Stephen Bull, Head of Governance and Company Secretary, National Housing Federation
“At the National Housing Federation we see excellence in governance as being at the heart of every effective housing association. Our updated code of governance emphasises the importance of boards and their control over affairs in a challenging operating environment.
I am, therefore, pleased to recognise the introduction of the Governance Standard as the means by which boards can benchmark the effectiveness of all aspects of governance in their organisation. The Governance Standard dovetails with the Federation’s Code of Governance and our other governance products. I believe the Governance Standard enables boards to make governance a tangible, accessible and manageable part of their ongoing business agenda. Achievement of the Governance Standard enables boards to be confident in the robustness of their governance arrangements.”
Emma Tarran, Partner, Governance and Charities Team, Trowers & Hamlins, International law firm
"The Centre for Partnership is developing a standard that promotes good governance and enables self-assessment supported by accreditation and benchmarking. The fact that it has been developed by and with housing associations, rather than outside the sector, will make it an attractive option for many."
Dave Proctor, Chair, Housing Association Board, Incommunities
"With the assistance of the Centre for Partnership’s specialist advisory team across a range of standards, we have been able to identify where improvements need to be made at both management and governance levels which I am confident will transform our organisation from top to bottom."
