Governance Design & Review
Good governance isn’t about bureaucracy. It’s about decisions being made by the right people, in the right way, for the right reasons.
At IOLIS A R C, we help organisations across Wales and the wider UK strengthen their governance frameworks so they can act lawfully, confidently, and in the public interest. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing structure, we work with boards, committees and leadership teams to design governance that’s clear, robust, and fit for purpose.
Explore your current framework and discuss areas for improvement – no obligation.
Keeps you ticking over – not ticking boxes
Governance is not just a diagram or terms of reference. It is how your organisation takes responsibility, how it balances competing pressures, and how it gives stakeholders reason to trust in its decision-making.
We work with:
- Charities and not-for-profits
- National and regional sport governing bodies
- Regulated public interest organisations
- Public-private partnerships and community trusts
- Boards, audit committees, and sub-committees
Our clients often approach us when they are restructuring, applying for funding, responding to challenge, or seeking greater board confidence in a particular area.
How We Can Help
We offer a full range of governance design, diagnostic and support services:
- Designing or refining board and committee structures
- Developing terms of reference and delegation frameworks
- Clarifying roles and responsibilities (executive and non-executive)
- Supporting governance reviews, including self-assessments
- Advising on codes of governance and regulatory expectations
- Policy alignment (risk, safeguarding, equality, continuity, etc.)
- Supporting constitution reviews or rulebook reform
- Mapping decision-making processes and assurance pathways
- Addressing governance gaps in response to incidents or scrutiny
- Preparing for funding applications or public accountability reviews
Whether you need light-touch advice or a full governance overhaul, we bring experience, rigour and discretion.
What Makes Our Approach Different?
- Independent, non-judgemental perspective
We help you make sense of what’s working, what’s not, and what’s legally or strategically necessary. - Sector-aware
We understand how governance operates in practice—under financial constraints, policy shifts, volunteer leadership, and political visibility. - Flexible and proportionate
Not every organisation needs the same level of governance infrastructure. We’ll help you identify what’s essential, what’s helpful, and what’s overkill. - Legally informed
Our advice is backed by deep legal understanding—but delivered in plain terms and always with implementation in mind.
Governance Should Support, Not Obstruct
Effective governance should give your organisation clarity, agility and credibility. It should support delivery and accountability—not slow things down or create unnecessary formality.
Whether you’re preparing for a change in leadership, responding to a funder’s concerns, or trying to streamline decision-making, we can support you with insight and care.
Book a Governance Consultation
Let’s talk about where your governance sits today—and where you’d like it to be.