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Board Self Assessment for the United Kingdom

Board Self Assessment Template for England and Wales

A Board Self Assessment Template is a structured document used under English and Welsh law to evaluate the effectiveness, performance, and compliance of a company's board of directors. The template provides a framework for assessing board composition, decision-making processes, risk oversight, and governance practices in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code and relevant legislation. It enables boards to identify areas for improvement and demonstrate commitment to good governance practices.

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What is a Board Self Assessment?

The Board Self Assessment Template serves as a critical governance tool for organizations operating under English and Welsh law. It is designed to facilitate regular evaluation of board performance, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The template should be used annually or bi-annually to assess various aspects of board functionality, including composition, strategic oversight, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This document helps organizations maintain high standards of corporate governance while meeting their obligations under the UK Corporate Governance Code and related legislation.

What sections should be included in a Board Self Assessment?

1. Board Composition Review: Assessment of board size, diversity, skills mix, and independence

2. Board Effectiveness: Evaluation of board meeting effectiveness, decision-making processes, and strategic oversight

3. Risk Management: Assessment of risk oversight and internal control systems

4. Stakeholder Engagement: Review of engagement with shareholders and other stakeholders

What sections are optional to include in a Board Self Assessment?

1. Committee Performance: Assessment of board committees - recommended for larger organizations with formal committee structures

2. ESG Oversight: Evaluation of environmental, social, and governance oversight - recommended for companies with specific ESG commitments or requirements

What schedules should be included in a Board Self Assessment?

1. Individual Director Assessment Forms: Templates for individual director self-assessment

2. Skills Matrix: Analysis of board members' collective skills and expertise

3. Action Plan Template: Framework for documenting and tracking improvement actions

4. Governance Compliance Checklist: Checklist against relevant governance codes and regulations

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

England and Wales

Publisher

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Document Type

Evaluation Form

Cost

Free to use
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Industries

Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations in the UK, particularly focusing on directors' duties and responsibilities that need to be assessed in board performance

Corporate Governance and Insolvency Act 2020: Recent legislation that updated corporate governance requirements, including measures that should be reflected in board assessment criteria

Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring equality and diversity considerations in board composition and decision-making processes

UK Corporate Governance Code: Financial Reporting Council's key governance framework providing principles for board effectiveness and good governance practices

Wates Corporate Governance Principles: Governance principles specifically designed for large private companies, providing assessment criteria for board effectiveness

Charity Governance Code: Specialized governance framework for charitable organizations, relevant if the organization is a charitable entity

FCA Requirements: Financial Conduct Authority's regulatory requirements for board oversight and governance in regulated entities

PRA Requirements: Prudential Regulation Authority's requirements for board effectiveness in regulated financial institutions

Listing Rules: Specific governance requirements for publicly listed companies that need to be incorporated into board assessment criteria

Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific governance requirements that vary depending on the company's industry

IoD Guidelines: Institute of Directors' guidance on board effectiveness and best practices for board self-assessment

FRC Guidance: Financial Reporting Council's detailed guidance on board effectiveness and evaluation processes

ICSA Guidelines: Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators' guidelines on governance and board assessment practices

UK GDPR: Data protection requirements affecting how board assessment data should be collected, stored, and processed

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, governing the handling of personal information in board assessments

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