Jade Cook

Provides education, support and networking opportunities for directors, company secretaries, governance advisers and risk managers

Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland was founded in 1891. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. It is a professional body dedicated to governance professionals, British company secretaries, and those working across corporate, public, and not-for-profit sectors. The institute offers internationally recognized qualifications, including the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme, Foundation Programme, and specialized apprenticeships such as the Governance Officer Apprenticeship. It provides career pathways and supports professionals at all career stages through a continuing professional development framework, which includes webinars, training courses, conferences, and publications. Members have access to resources such as technical briefings, guidance notes, blogs, podcasts, and subject hubs on topics like ESG, risk management, and artificial intelligence. The institute also offers accreditation services, tailored training, consultancy, governance solutions, career support, and networking opportunities, aiming to promote better governance and improved decision-making.