CST Governance Practice
Insight - Assurance - Connection
Bringing together CST’s governance knowledge, expertise and community to strengthen trust governance.
The CST Governance Practice brings together everything we do to support and strengthen trust governance: our sector insight and thought leadership, practical guidance, professional development, trust support and professional community.
Our understanding is shaped by the trusts we work with and represent, and by CST’s wider policy and advocacy work. We use that insight to develop practical resources, learning and support, while creating opportunities for trustees, governance professionals and trust leaders to learn from each other. What we learn through those relationships continually informs our thinking and our work with the sector.
Whether you are new to governance or an experienced governance leader, the CST Governance Practice is here to help you reflect, connect and continually strengthen governance in the context of your trust.
Guidance and thought leadership
Whatever stage of your governance journey you are on, our governance guidance helps you define priorities, deepen understanding, design effective approaches, strengthen assurance and drive improvement. Developed by sector experts and informed by trust practice, our resources provide practical support to help governance leaders make informed decisions and build effective governance.
Tools and frameworks
Our practical tools and frameworks translate CST’s governance thinking into approaches that trusts can apply in their own context. They help trustees, governance professionals and trust leaders ask the right questions, understand what is working and identify where governance can be strengthened.
Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for next gen governance; it was inspiring. The way in which you deftly moved us forward in our thinking and skilfully managed our deliberations was brilliant. I think that I can speak for us all when I say that we concluded the session feeling energised and enthused about the work that lies ahead. For all of that I am deeply grateful.
Governance training
Build your knowledge and confidence through our governance courses and expert masterclasses.
From foundational governance knowledge to specialist topics and emerging issues, you'll find opportunities to support your continuing professional development.
The breadth & depth of the course was excellent and very thought provoking. Jackie presented clearly & concisely. Guest speakers added value on each occasion
Trust Development Services
Every trust's governance journey is different. We provide tailored governance support, advice, reviews and facilitation to help trusts strengthen governance, improve board effectiveness and navigate organisational change.
Whether you're reviewing governance structures, improving board effectiveness or planning organisational change, we can help.
The review has provided an excellent foundation on which we can adapt our governance structure to meet the evolving context of the trust.
Connect and learn with governance peers
Governance is strengthened when people learn with and from each other. We create opportunities for trustees, trust members, governance professionals and trust leaders to share experience, explore common challenges and contribute to wider thinking about trust governance.
Governance and trustees professional community
Connect with fellow chairs, members, trustees and governance professionals from across the sector.
Join the community
The Chairs Table
A dedicated space for trust chairs to discuss challenges, insights and leadership.
Book your place at the table
CST Governance conference
Explore trust governance together and gain valuable insights at our annual governance conference.
Explore the conferenceMeet the CST Governance Practice team
The CST Governance Practice brings together colleagues from across the organisation with expertise in governance, professional learning and trust development, working as one team alongside our wider network of specialists and partners.
Need help or have a question?
Whether you're looking for governance guidance, professional development, trust support services or membership information, our team is here to help.
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