Governance

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We believe that in order to make real organisational change, we must include governance. Boards need to be supported to work inclusively and model what we want to see in the wider organisation.

INTEGRITY, COLLABORATIVE, INTENTIONAL

We understand how governance works


Being a board member is an important role. Board members volunteer their time to bring their expertise to support and advance your organisation. At the same time, traditional board practices can be contrary to inclusive practices and exclude some people from being able to participate.

Our work with boards is informed by research and collaborative work with organisations which work specifically on board development. In addition, our Director, Shonagh Reid, is Chair at Mishmash Productions and Vice Chair at Talawa. This means she is able to bring her expertise not only as a consultant, but also as a practicing board member to this aspect of our work.

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Inclusive Governance

Our work with your board can include reviewing and creating governance documents through the lens of EDI, delivering training on EDI topics, delivering a complete review of governance practices and producing an action plan, and facilitating board away days.

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Organisations We’ve Worked With

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  • "The Inclusion Series was superb. The pace was just right, and our governors found it very beneficial."

    Sujal Zaveri, Enfield Local Authority

  • “We chose Spotlight Inclusion to deliver EDI training to our trustees and local governors because we wanted something beyond just compliance and our legal position, which could be accesses relatively easily online. Shonagh delivered in full with two excellent sessions covering issues such as natural bias and the application of EDI to our culture. Not all attendees shared the same beliefs but Shonagh managed to focus us on dignity and respect which kept us together as a team. Thoroughly recommended!”

    St Barnabas Cof E Multi Academy Trust

Work With Us

Consultancy

COLLABORATION, ADVICE AND STRATEGY


Training

INFORMATIVE, EMPOWERING AND ACTIVE LEARNING