Good Governance Awards for Northern Ireland 2017

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1 Good Governance Awards for Northern Ireland Terms and Conditions Please read the below Terms and Conditions and tick the box to confirm that you understand them before proceeding: Terms and Conditions The awards will be administered by Chief Officers 3rd Sector (CO3) on behalf of the VSB Foundation. VSB Foundation, CO3 and Volunteer Now will appoint a Judging Panel to make an assessment of the entries. The judges decision is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entered into. All entries must be accompanied by a completed application form, which will be acknowledged by . The individuals who reach the finals of the awards agree to take part and assist with any promotional activities or PR supporting the awards, for this and future awards. The judges have the right to withhold an award if they feel the entries are not of sufficient merit. Nominees will be notified by ; if nominated individuals have not heard from us by the 29 September 2017, they have not been selected. Closing date for entries is Friday 8 September 2017 at 4pm. Entries received after this date will not be accepted. All entries must be submitted via this application form. The nomination process is for the whole board and not for one particular individual as good governance is a collective responsibility. By submitting your entry you are confirming that the information it contains is correct. If the information is found to be inaccurate the nomination will be withdrawn. All eligible entries will receive automatic membership to the CO3 Trustee Network complimentary for one year for two Trustees per board. * Yes, I agree with the Terms and Conditions outlined above. 1. Please indicate which turnover bracket your organisation falls under: 0-500, , Board Award Nominee Contact Details 2. Organisation s name: * 3. Organisation s website:

2 4. Address: * 5. address: * 6. Office telephone number: * 3. Contact details of the person who is completing the nomination form. 7. Name: * 8. Position: 9. Organisation s name (if applicable) : 10. Organisation s website: 11. Address: *

3 12. address: 13. Telephone number: * 4. About the organisation that is being nominated. 14. What is the classification of your organisation? Company limited by Guarantee Charity (awaiting registration by the Charity Commission for N.Ireland) Charity (registered with the Charity Commission for N.Ireland) Unincorporated Association Community Interest Company (CIC) Trust Social Enterprise Other (please specify): 5. Over 500,000 turnover brackets 15. From your latest set of annual accounts please tell us which income band of your organisation. * 500, , , , , , , , ,000-1 million 1 million + 6. Under 500,000 turnover brackets 16. From your latest set of annual accounts please tell us which income band of your organisation. *

4 0-100, , , , , , , , , Please provide up to 300-words to support your application, reflecting on how your organisational practice fits with Principle 1 of The Code of Good Governance Principle 1 An effective board will provide good governance and leadership by understanding its role and responsibilities. The members of the board are equally responsible in law for board actions and decisions. They are collectively responsible and accountable for ensuring that the organisation is performing well, is solvent and complies with all its obligations in terms of: Setting and safeguarding the vision, values and reputation of the organisation. The rules set out in the governing document. Their legal duties. Their stewardship of assets. The organisation s operating environment. The structure of the organisation. Overseeing the work of the organisation. * 18. Please provide up to 300-words to support your application, reflecting on how your organisational practice fits with Principle 2 of The Code of Good Governance Principle 2 An effective board will provide good governance and leadership by working well both as individuals and as a team. The board will have a range of appropriate policies and procedures, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to enable both individuals and the board to work effectively. The board will plan for its own development and renewal by: Finding and recruiting new board members to meet the organisation s changing needs in relation to skills, experience and diversity. Providing suitable induction for new board members. Providing all board members with opportunities for training and development according to their needs. Periodically reviewing their performance both as individuals and as a team. * 8. Principal Please provide up to 300-words to support your application, reflecting on how your organisational practice fits with Principle 3 of The Code of Good Governance Please note

5 that this question should only be filled in if your organisation turnover exceeds 500,000. Principle 3 An effective board will provide good governance and leadership by ensuring delivery of organisational purpose. The board has ultimate responsibility for directing the activity of the organisation and delivering its stated purposes. It will do this by: Ensuring organiastional purposes remain relevant and valid. Providing public benefit. Developing and agreeing a long term strategy. Developing operational plans and budgets. Monitoring progress and spending against plans and budgets. Amending plans and budgets as appropriate. Evaluating results, assessing outcomes and impact. Maintaining a positive working relationship with volunteers and staff including the most senior member of staff. *