We provide
Our in-depth understanding of what works within an organisation’s culture allows us to deliver creative solutions tailored for each client’s unique objectives.
Our services
We can carry out a gap analysis against the following codes:
- UK Corporate Governance Code;
- QCA Corporate Governance Code;
- Wates Corporate Governance Principles;
- Charity Governance Code;
- Sports Governance Code;
- Nolan principles; and
- National Housing Federation Governance Code.
The robust gap analysis would involve listing out each of the provisions and/or principles of the code relevant to the code your company has chosen to comply with. We will carry out an analysis of how you comply with the code or areas of non-compliance.
This would include:
- Where you are now;
- Identifying the gaps; and
- What action is needed to achieve compliance.
This will involve gathering evidence of the current state of compliance with the code and recommendations on areas of improvement to fully comply or where there are any non-compliance gaps, an action plan of what is required to fill the gaps.
We can also assist in preparing a board paper on code compliance with recommendations on next steps on what is required from the board to fully comply.
When codes are refreshed we can provide an analysis of the changes from the old and new code and provide recommendations for compliance including if there are any gaps.
We can also apply the same gap analysis principles to any other code where there is a compliance requirement.
Our expertise
Our experienced team of Governance Professionals have all held complex in-house roles with over 175 years combined experience. We have worked with clients of various sizes to assist with governance code compliance and deliver creative solutions tailored for each client’s needs and objectives.
We are equipped with the practical know-how to ensure your corporate governance code compliance will be much more than just achieving minimal requirements.
We are uniquely positioned to assist boards, fellow Governance Professionals, and Company Secretaries with code compliance that can deliver efficiencies and enhanced decision making.
Our specialised knowledge, in a real-life situation
Our client, a listed software developer, wanted to have comfort that they were applying the UK Corporate Governance Code effectively.
They were already reflecting, through their annual reporting, that the Code was being applied and wanted external validation to support this statement.
We conducted a full audit of their reporting against the Code requirements including a review of documentation and discussed the same with various internal parties to verify the strength of their statements.
They received a comprehensive RAG ( red, amber, green) rated report that their Company Secretarial / Governance Team could use to strengthen their reporting further and enhance their governance. We identified areas in their existing reporting where, based on existing practices, they were already doing more than they disclosed.
Our client, the CFO, was delighted that our verification confirmed their existing processes and procedures were well embedded, that their governance arrangements were appropriately articulated and that there were fuller disclosures they could make based on practises they forgot they were doing.
Our Experts
Juliet Dearlove LLB
Governance Director Beyond Governance Juliet is a qualified solicitor and member of the law society, and holds over 25+ years of experience in Governance. Juliet has worked for FTSE 250...
Lisa Keeling ACG
Governance Advisor Beyond Governance Lisa has over 11+ years company secretarial experience at FTSE listed companies.Lisa was Senior Company Secretarial Assistant at Close Brothers...
“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, and 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.
Listed Company Governance Professional of 25 years
Our Services
What we can do for your business
01
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.
02
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.
03
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.
04
Code Benchmarking
Are you anxious about you governance framework and your compliance against applicable corporate governance codes? Our experienced in-house consultants will help.
05
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.
06
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.
07
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.
08
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.
09
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.
10
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.
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.
Case studies
Some of our projects details
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