Strategic Board: Governance-Level HR and Workforce Advisory Support

What the Strategic Board Package Includes

Includes all services within Foundation and Governance Plus, plus:

• Board-level advisory support
• Governance and people risk reviews
• Serious incident advisory support
• Independent investigation oversight
• Trustee advisory on workforce matters

Board-Level Advisory Support

Trustees carry ultimate responsibility for governance and oversight.

Under the Strategic Board package, we provide direct advisory input to trustees and senior leaders on workforce matters that carry legal or reputational risk.

This may include attendance at board meetings where appropriate, structured briefing notes and documented advisory input.

Governance and People Risk Review

We conduct structured reviews of workforce risk, policies and processes to identify gaps, inconsistencies or exposure areas.
This provides trustees with reassurance that:

• Policies remain appropriate
• Processes are defensible
• Documentation standards are robust
• Risk areas are clearly understood

Recommendations are practical and proportionate to the size and nature of your organisation.

Serious Incident Advisory Support

Where workforce matters escalate to serious concern, trustees require clear and timely advice.

We provide structured guidance where issues may have safeguarding, reputational or regulatory implications. Our role is to support appropriate decision making and documented oversight.

Independent Investigation Oversight

For sensitive or high-risk matters, independence may be essential.

Under the Strategic Board package, we can provide oversight of investigations to ensure procedural fairness, clarity of scope and defensible reporting.

This strengthens governance assurance and reduces reputational exposure.

Trustee Advisory on Workforce Matters

Charities at this level often require advisory input beyond day-to-day HR handling.

We support trustees on:

• Workforce restructuring
• Complex employee relations risk
• Policy framework alignment
• Governance documentation
• Escalated volunteer concerns

Our approach is measured, evidence-based and aligned with trustee duties.

Who the Strategic Board Package Is Suitable For

This package is appropriate for:

• Medium to large charities
• Organisations with regulatory scrutiny
• Charities with complex volunteer and employee structures
• Boards seeking proactive workforce risk oversight
• Organisations managing sensitive or high-profile matters

It provides a comprehensive and governance-aligned HR framework.