We are
the extended workbench of your governance function
Consulting & Advisory
Consulting and advisory services play a pivotal role in ensuring effective boardroom governance by offering invaluable external perspectives, specialised expertise, and unbiased guidance. Boards of directors face complex and dynamic business landscapes, where strategic decision-making and risk management are paramount. Consulting and advisory professionals bring a wealth of experience and industry insights that complement the diverse skill sets of board members. Their objective analyses aid in identifying potential blind spots, evaluating strategic options, and addressing emerging challenges.
CoSec-on-Demand
Our interim support service is now known as CoSec-on-Demand. Our new offering allows you to get Company Secretaries who are experienced and ready to join your team instantly – for as long or as little as you need them. They fall outside of IR35 so you don’t have to worry about payroll or factoring. It is as easy as marking the timesheet. Whether you need somebody for a few hours or somebody for a regular long term arrangement, we can help. Some of our clients even add us to their risk register, so we can step in whenever they need at short notice. If you need extra help for specific projects or somebody to fill the gap whilst your new hire onboards – our team can help.
Training & Coaching
Our training and coaching services are indispensable for governance professionals as they equip them with the necessary skills, knowledge, insights and hands on skills to excel in their roles and navigate the intricate landscape of corporate governance. In an era of evolving regulations, stakeholder expectations, and rapidly changing business dynamics, governance professionals need to stay updated and adaptive. Training programs provide a structured framework to understand the latest governance practices, compliance requirements, and ethical standards. Moreover, personalised coaching fosters professional growth by offering tailored guidance.
Bespoke solutions that work for your organisation & culture
we don’t tick boxes; we empower you to create the boxes to tick.
We get a lot of love from the little guys
We are not a law firm, and we are proud of this fact. We do not bill by the hour or offer out of the box solutions which come with out of the box pricing.
Our pricing structures are designed for you and are proportional, allowing you to accurately forecast fees for both one off projects and retainer-based services. We empower you to co-create, outsource or take the DIY route in crafting.
An extension of your workbench
Our consulting, advisory and training solutions are here to assist you. Whether it is incorporating a new governance code, listing on the stock exchange to on demand governance support. We can aid with current governance trends, benchmarking and staying ahead through horizon planning.
Our Services
What we can do for your business
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Corporate Reporting and AGM
The Annual General Meeting with your owners and corporate reporting, is mandatory for most organisations and stands an opportunity to demonstrate transparency and share progress during the year and provide an update on future plans.
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Corporate Reporting and AGM
The Annual General Meeting with your owners and corporate reporting, is mandatory for most organisations and stands an opportunity to demonstrate transparency and share progress during the year and provide an update on future plans.
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Corporate Reporting and AGM
The Annual General Meeting with your owners and corporate reporting, is mandatory for most organisations and stands an opportunity to demonstrate transparency and share progress during the year and provide an update on future plans.
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Board evaluation
Leadership sets the tone and timbre which then permeates throughout the organisation to create your culture. Board evaluations give leadership the opportunity to ensure that they are able to provide insight, foresight and oversight.
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Board Pack Efficiency
Board Pack Efficiency – Board packs can become very cumbersome over time and a director’s time is often limited. Reviewing countless pages of peripheral material creates inefficiencies and reduces clarity of thought.
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Code Benchmarking
Are you anxious about you governance framework and your compliance against applicable corporate governance codes? Our experienced in-house consultants will help.
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ESG
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting and investing is gathering increased momentum. ESG is the umbrella term for purpose led, sustainable and responsible organisations.
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Governance Framework
The long-term performance and success of an organisation is a direct result of its approach to leadership, management and the culture; it’s people.
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Governance Health check
Our business health check analyses the governance framework of an organisation to ensure it is robust, effective and efficient. No stone is left unturned.
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Governance Projects
Whether you want to grow your business, secure investment, AIM / FTSE list or completely restructure; we provide the level of support your board and management team need.
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Interim Support
There are c10,000 qualified senior company secretaries in the UK, the demand outweighs the supply. With our experienced professionals you get instant relief and someone who can tackle the workload from day one.
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Subsidiary Governance
Subsidiaries can support expansion into new countries and markets, help mitigate risk and set the company up for future asset or business divestments without affecting the overall group.
The Numbers
Company Statistics
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Meetings minuted
Our team of experienced ex-in-house consultants have worked across various industries equipping them to handle any situation without hesitation.
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Boards Evaluated
Across all international jurisdictions our supportive team has helped boards of all sizes face ever evolving challenges.
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Awards won
Our visionary thinking blended with practical solutions has been recognised by awarding bodies across the globe.
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Poor decisions made
Good governance is the right people in the right room talking about the right things at the right time with the right information.
Our wonderful team
Amazing people making amazing things
Erika Eliasson-Norris FCG
CEO
As the CEO and Founder of Beyond Governance, Erika envisions a future where governance is not just about oversight and regulation but about fostering a culture of responsibility, accountability, adaptability, and long-term vision. Under her leadership, Beyond Governance is redefining the paradigms of corporate governance…
Andrew Harvey-Wrate FCG
Governance Director
Andrew is a flexible and up-front Governance Professional with over 35 years’ experience in Aerospace and Defence, Financial Services and Commercial Real Estate in various FTSE listed companies as well as in Charity. Andrew worked at Persimmon plc where he Deputy Company Secretary and acted as board secretary…
John Davies - ACG
Governance Director
John is a forward thinking and relationship focussed Governance Professional with over 25 years’ experience in a range of sectors including Travel & Leisure, Food Producers, Media, Property, Healthcare, and Financial Services in various FTSE listed and unlisted companies. Immediately before joining Beyond Governance…
Juliet Dearlove - LLB
Governance Director
Juliet is an adaptable and analytical Solicitor with over 25 years’ experience in the field of Governance in Automotive, Financial Services, Investment Trusts and Veterinary Services in various FTSE listed, AIM listed and unlisted companies. Juliet worked at JP Morgan for ten years and was responsible for The Mercantile Investment Trust …
Victoria Garvin - FCG
Governance Director
Victoria is a dynamic and versatile Governance Professional with over 20 years’ experience, primarily within the highly regulated financial services sector. Victoria worked at Aviva plc where she led the global group-wide governance function and oversaw the development and implementation of governance practices across the group.
Lisa Keeling - ACG
Governance Advisor
Lisa is an industrious and thoughtful Governance Professional with over 12 years’ experience in FMCG, Architecture and Financial Services in various FTSE listed and unlisted companies. Lisa worked at Close Brothers Group plc where she was responsible for supporting subsidiary governance and administering the transition…
Jonathan Saunders - ACG
Governance Advisor
Jonathan is a proactive and conscientious Governance Professional with over 7 years’ experience in Company Secretarial practice, including in Investment Trusts, Renewable Energy, Real Estate, Insurance and PFI/PPP project companies in various FTSE listed and unlisted companies.
Lisa Attenborough
Non-executive Chair
With a career history in delivering integrated communications strategies and plans to alter perceptions, drive behavioural change, elevate influence and increase return on investment. She is a strategic advisor as well as a respected senior operator alongside with considerable commercial and marketing experience.
Case studies
Some of our projects details
The key question is how boards of NHS organisations can assure themselves that their governance process and frameworks are sound and that it is fully informed with all the evidence it needs in order to sign off annual governance statements.
Overview of AIM listing process
This overview is not intended to be exhaustive and provides a summary of what a company may expect when choosing an Initial Public Offering (IPO), as a means to raise capital and embarking upon the process of seeking admission to AIM.
Board Effectiveness Reviews
A Board Effectiveness Review is an assessment process that seeks to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of a company’s Board of Directors. The review’s ultimate goal is to ensure that the board is functioning optimally and is aligned…
Testimonials & Awards
What our clients said
Listed Company Governance Professional of 25 years
“Just wow! Beyond Governance came in at short notice and provided us with support for our AGM at a challenging time for us. Beyond Governance over delivered in every way; they were a sounding board for me, an exceptionally safe pair of hands and a pleasure to work with.
Nothing was too much trouble, they were my eyes and ears on the ground and identified ‘pinch points’ before they became a problem; something only experts of many years can do. Most of all their support alleviated pressure points in my role enabling me to focus on other pressing matters.
We would happily work with the Beyond Governance team again; a truly exceptional team of governance professionals who know the technical and human aspects of governance like the back of their hand!”
Managing Director and Big 4 Corporate Transaction expert of 30 years
“The team at Beyond Governance conducted a Board evaluation and worked with the Vice-Chair on chair appraisal. The outcome of these enabled further, board-led, improvements. For example, a new training programme was introduced, strategy conversations were elevated and amplified, and the quality of board and management interactions deepened resulting in enhanced challenge; we have a much stronger team dynamic as a result.
The board and I would not hesitate to recommend Beyond Governance for a thorough, sensitive review which supports our future plans.”
Governance Professional of 20 years
“From the start Beyond Governance’s recommendations enabled governance to begin to flow again and decision-making became easier to a level we did not appreciate was possible. Streamlined board and committee papers and packs make meetings more productive and succinct.
We now have forward planners embedded in our processes, giving clearer visibility on future activities and agenda planning. As a result of the recommendations and implementation Beyond Governance brought, we have transformed our ways of working, opened my eyes to what is possible (I can’t believe we didn’t do this years ago) and brought clarity and efficiently to our board and governance practices.”
Governance Professional of 5 years
“As a budding Governance Professional, I am always looking for opportunities to develop and grow in my career. The 1:1 Governance Coaching sessions were with a true expert who (dare In say it, was more knowledgeable than my manager). These sessions gave me tools I can use to develop my soft skills as well as uprate my technical knowledge to become a key member of my team. I cannot recommend their willing ears enough.”
Start-up Founder and CEO of 10 years
“We invited Beyond Governance in to carry out a governance code review and learnt a lot from the experience. We do not need to comply with a code but we used the review to understand the next level of governance for us commercially. We were particularly interested in their feedback on streamlining the board and benefited greatly from their insights from other companies”
Listed Company Governance Professional of 30 years
“Beyond Governance has brought a fresh way of thinking and lots of new ideas to our annual report process. I thought they would be good, but I didn’t think they would be this good! Beyond Governance are not your typical consultancy, they have many, many years of wisdom on the ground and respond effortlessly to questions others might need to research, their knowledge is extensive.”
Large Charity CFO and Big 4 Corporate Finance expert of 30 years
“The work Beyond Governance did for us was transformational. They supported on strategic governance projects and ran the business as usual with a level of skill that required no oversight. Their work has singlehandedly taken our governance function to the next level. The board, management team and I are so grateful for what they have helped us achieve.
Beyond Governance arrived two days before the quarterly Board Meeting (we had a gap in recruitment and needed someone in quickly) and they took the whole process in their stride. The team were reassuring, subject-matter experts, as well as friendly, approachable and supportive people to have ‘at the table’.“
Environment and Sustainability Officer of 10 years
“We made the decision to obtain B Corporation status and contacted Beyond Governance to get advice on the legal amendments required to the articles of association and governance requirements. They were prompt, professional and friendly. The changes went through smoothly and we will not hesitate to use Beyond Governance in the future or recommend them to anyone.”
Chief of Staff and Group Company Secretary of 15 years
“The team are knowledgeable, experienced and deliver governance advisory support that truly aligns with our business operations. The team brings new perspectives, they have supported us through a period of board and management change, and most importantly strengthen and uplifted our governance framework. We seriously considered using the Big 4 for our governance framework but when we saw what Beyond Governance offered and how quickly they understood our business and culture we were convinced; we have not been disappointed.”
Listed Company CFO of 20 years
“When we approached Beyond Governance, we’d already used another supplier who had put a very inexperienced person on our account to support us on our subsidiary governance work. This was not the case with Beyond Governance, their team had more years’ experience than our own. They were proactive in identifying cost savings and we quickly felt they were part of our team. We could not recommend them enough; they’re true super stars!”
Managing Director of Medium Sized Company of 20 years
“We are now set for our next phase of growth, thanks Beyond Governance. Your review identified areas of concern our investors had raised, but you brought the creative solutions and implementation of non-bureaucratic governance, this has greatly enhanced our reputation in the market.”
