How we are governed

Trustees are elected on a rotational basis at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Drawn from diverse business and professional backgrounds, they bring a broad range of experience and skills. They must not be not paid members of staff.

Shortly after the AGM they attend an induction course to familiarise themselves with their responsibilities. This covers their role as board members, the governance framework within Concern Worldwide UK, its humanitarian work and the risk environment.

The board meets at least three times a year.

Management

Day to day management of Concern Worldwide UK is the responsibility of the Executive Management Team. The principle that “management purposes, board decides, management implements, board monitors,” forms the basis of the board and management relationship. 

Policy, strategic planning and budgets are prepared by management for consideration and approval by the board.

Finance committee

The board appointed an Audit and Finance Committee, which is made up of the Honorary Treasurer, Vice Chair and one or more other trustees with relevant experience.

The Audit and Finance Committee have responsibility for the monitoring of the organisation’s financial systems and policies. This includes the audit and risk management systems.

Legal Status

Concern Worldwide UK is a limited company by guarantee and all of the trustees are also full directors of Concern Worldwide UK for company law purposes. The company is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity Number 1092236).