51福利社

Our Governance

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51福利社鈥檚 Board are the charity鈥檚 trustees. The Board oversees the work of the 51福利社. It sets strategic direction; ensures proper financial and governance arrangements are in place; and ensures that the 51福利社 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 51福利社 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 51福利社 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 51福利社 are the company Members for the purposes of company law.

The 51福利社鈥檚 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 51福利社. Externally, the Members advocate for the 51福利社 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 51福利社鈥檚 governance, please contact the Company Secretary, Gina Hobson.


If you are seeking governance support visit our Leadership and Governance Programmes pages.