The 海角社区 and Training Foundation鈥檚 Board are the charity鈥檚 trustees. The Board oversees the work of the ETF. It sets strategic direction; ensures proper financial and governance arrangements are in place; and ensures that the ETF remains focused on delivering successful outcomes for its beneficiaries.
In addition to the Board of Trustees who oversee the success of the organisation, as a charity the ETF also has 鈥淢embers鈥. The Members of any charity have an important role in holding trustees to account and providing a degree of challenge to a charity鈥檚 Board (they are akin to shareholders in a profit making company, but have no financial interest). The Members of the ETF are representative organisations who have a unique stake in ensuring that FE professionals get the support and development they need and deserve. The Members of the ETF are the company Members for the purposes of company law.
The ETF鈥檚 Members also provide the organisation with strategic insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Members have a meaningful role in the stewardship of the ETF. Externally, the Members advocate for the ETF and spread awareness of the organisation鈥檚 work helping build understanding and support. The six Members are the (Founding Member), (Founding Member), (Founding Member), the , and the .
If you have any questions regarding ETF鈥檚 governance, please contact the Company Secretary, Gina Hobson.
If you are seeking governance support visit our 海角社区 and Governance Programmes pages.