The CGIUKI North West branch would like to invite you to a networking coffee group we are hosting on 21st October 2025. Join us in a relaxing environment to informally meet and chat with others within the local CGIUKI network. Have a coffee and share stories, skills, knowledge and expertise. Guests are welcome.

This interactive course provides practical guidance on how to overcome most problems faced by minute takers and to achieve accurate minute taking.

In recent years, diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) have been recognised as essential to organisational success, innovation and societal progress. Yet today, we are witnessing a shift in tone — from political pushback to budget cuts — that risks rolling back hard-won gains. Join us as we explore why DEI remains vital, not just as a moral imperative but as a driver of resilience, competitiveness, and trust in a volatile global environment

An essential insight into the principles and practices of charity governance.

The Yorkshire and Humber Branch are hosting a social and networking event in Leeds. The night promises to provide you with opportunities to mix and mingle with other Governance professionals from across the city and region.

Values play a crucial role in shaping the behaviour, culture, and performance of individuals and institutions within the public, private and third sector. These values serve as guiding principles to ensure we act ethically, responsibly, and in the best interest of the public. Join us for this panel session where we delve into the values in governance.

A one-day course for new directors, board advisors and those seeking to freshen their knowledge.

This intensive governance course, delivered by experts, covers the essential knowledge and activities of the successful company secretary in a PLC.

Board performance reviews, also known as board effectiveness reviews or evaluations, are a critical tool for organisations to continuously improve governance and board-level decision making. If performed well, they enable boards and individual directors to improve the quality and effectiveness of their discussions and decisions. This training course supports those with board review experience who are either looking to develop their skills as an internal board reviewer or develop an external review offering as a consultant. It will use practical examples and peer-to-peer learning to help delegates think through the whole board review process from initial engagement to implementing outcomes and offer ideas for maximising the value of board reviews to everyone who participates in them.