Our Board and Committees

Shaping the strategic direction

Our Board of Trustees play an essential role in shaping the strategic direction of Brunelcare. The Board sits at the top of the charity’s governance and assurance systems and is responsible for:

  • Setting the strategic direction of the organisation;
  • Establishing and maintaining high standards of corporate governance;
  • Ensuring the delivery of the aims and objectives of the organisation through effective challenge and scrutiny of performance;
  • Monitoring progress against the delivery of strategic and annual objectives;
  • Acting as custodians and financial stewards of the charity.

On the board

    Our board committees

    The Board is clear that robust governance is reliant upon effective and efficient Board Committee arrangements. Such arrangements ensure a balance of focus is maintained between strategic development, gaining assurance and scrutiny, and driving the right culture.

    The Board has established the following Committees:

    • The Audit, Risk and Finance Committee;
    • The Remuneration, Nomination and Workforce Committee; and
    • The Performance, Quality and Experience Committee.

    The current membership of each Committee is detailed below. Membership is kept under review to ensure that this presents an appropriate skill set to monitor, address and lead on areas aligned to each Committees’ remit and the ongoing risks the Charity faces.

    • Audit, Risk and Finance Committee

      Brunelcare’s Audit, Risk and Finance Committee supports the Board by:

      • Reviewing and providing advice to the Board on the adequacy of the Charity’s key governance documents;
      • Monitoring budgeting arrangements and ensuring robust financial management is undertaken, including related strategies and policies;
      • Reviewing risk management processes and control environments;
      • Monitoring the Charity’s internal audit process, planned review areas and actions for improvement;
      • Reviewing and approving the Charity’s financial statements and the annual report;
      • Advising the Board on where, and how, its system of assurance may be strengthened and developed further; and
      • Working with the other committees of the Board to provide assurance that governance and risk management arrangements are adequate and fit for purpose.

      The Committee is made up of at least three non-executive Board members. At least one member of the Board will have recent and relevant financial experience. The Chief Executive Officer and Director of Finance are not members of the Committee but attend the meeting. The Committee meets at least four times a year.

      The Committee’s Terms of Reference are available here. These are reviewed annually by the Board.

      The Committee’s Annual Report for 2024-25 can be found here. This details work undertaken by the Committee in the year and how it has met its Terms of Reference.

    • Remuneration, Nomination and Workforce Committee

      Brunelcare’s Remuneration, Nomination and Workforce Committee supports the Board by:

      • Providing assurance to the Board in relation to the Charity’s arrangements for the remuneration, terms of service and contractual arrangements for employees;
      • Providing advice to the Board on the remuneration and terms of service for Board Members, the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Executive Team;
      • Providing assurance on the development and delivery of workforce strategies;
      • Regularly reviewing the composition of the Board and its Committees;
      • Ensuring arrangements in relation to remuneration and nomination are effective and comply with relevant Codes of Governance; and
      • Reviewing remuneration and workforce related policies and monitoring their implementation.

      The Committee is made up of at least three non-executive Board members. Members of the Executive Team and external advisors may be invited to attend all or part of meetings. The Committee meets at least twice a year and otherwise as required.

      The Committee’s Terms of Reference are available here. These are reviewed annually by the Board.

      The Committee’s Annual Report for 2024-25 can be found here. This details work undertaken by the Committee in the year and how it has met its Terms of Reference.

    • Performance, Quality and Experience Committee

      Brunelcare’s Performance, Quality and Experience Committee supports the Board by:

      • Providing advice and assurance on the effectiveness of arrangements in place to achieve the Board’s strategy, aims and objectives;
      • Monitoring performance against quality and safety measures, culture and operating models;
      • Reviewing the experience of residents and customers to ensure this is positive and improving, and to ensure that Brunelcare complies with applicable regulations and standards including the Consumer Standards set by the Regulator for Social Housing (RSH), Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, Health and Safety Regulations and continuous learning;
      • Ensuring high quality, safe and effective services are being delivered across all parts of the Charity;
      • Ensuring that the Charity remains compliant with relevant safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and mental health legislation; and
      • Monitoring the effectiveness of processes and systems to safeguard information and associated governance arrangements.

      The Committee is made up of at least four non-executive Board members. Members of the Executive Team are invited to attend meetings of the Committee on a regular basis. The Committee meets at least four times a year, however additional meetings may be held if urgent business is required to be taken forward between scheduled meetings.

      Outside of the formal meeting programme, the Committee Chair, and other Committee members, maintain a dialogue with key individuals involved in the Charity’s performance and the delivery of quality services and good resident and customer experience.

      The Committee’s Terms of Reference are available here. These are reviewed annually by the Board.

      The Committee’s Annual Report for 2024-25 can be found here. This details work undertaken by the Committee in the year and how it has met its Terms of Reference.

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