Governance and delivery

Choosing the right governance model is one of the most consequential decisions a project will face. Get it wrong and even a well-funded, well-designed project can struggle to deliver. We help clients identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate structure for both the delivery and operational phases — giving funders and stakeholders confidence from the outset.

We also recognise the growing role that volunteers and local communities play in sustaining projects over the long term, and ensure this is considered in our assessment process where relevant.

Governance models we assess include:

• In-house management
• Trust or similar independent body
• Private management company
• Existing non-governmental organisation
• Community Interest Company (CIC)
• Hybrid model — where specific elements such as catering are delivered by third-party specialists

How we evaluate governance options

Our assessment process brings together stakeholder consultation, a review of team skills and experience, and the development of a shared vision. We identify key risks associated with each option and apply a structured scoring matrix across a broad range of criteria — ensuring the recommendation is evidence-based and defensible, not just intuitive.

Governance assessment is included  in the majority of our business planning projects we work on.

How can we help?

Do you need help to review and assess governance options? If you do please don’t hesitate to phone or email Richard Linington on 07866 742628