Annual Review 2011-12

Management and governance

NIACE is a charity, limited by guarantee, and a member-led, non-governmental organisation, with a direct concern across England and Wales (NIACE Dysgu Cymru). We are privileged to have HRH The Princess Royal as our patron. NIACE’s policy is decided by its members and developed through our strategic plan.

• NIACE’s Company Board has overall responsibility for all activities and operations. The Company Board Directors are the Trustees of NIACE, and are elected at the appropriate Annual General Meeting.
• Our Policy and Strategy Committee consists of members elected by and from the corporate and individual members of NIACE and develops and agrees the policy stances of the organisation.
• Our Resources Committee is responsible for the general management of the organisation, in particular finance, personnel and accommodation. It consists of representatives of the Company Board and members co-opted for their expertise.
• Our Audit Committee consists of representatives of the Company Board and members co-opted for their expertise, and is responsible for ensuring appropriate procedures are in place to mitigate risk within the organisation.
• The NIACE Dysgu Cymru Management Group is responsible for overseeing the management of NIACE in Wales.

• Our membership is made up of individual and corporate members, ranging from universities, colleges and local authorities to the BBC, the National Federation of Women's Institutes, the Trades Union Congress and the Ministry of Defence.

NIACE Company Board

Our Management Team