clerking and governance

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At AMF, we know that strong governance is at the heart of organisational success. Our governance and clerking services are designed to give charities, schools, academies and Trusts the confidence that their boards are supported, compliant, and able to focus on strategic priorities. 

Professional Clerking Services

Our experienced clerks provide much more than accurate minutes. They ensure meetings run smoothly, decisions are recorded properly, and boards have the right information to fulfil their duties. We offer: 

• Administrative and organisational support to keep governance efficient.
• Independent advice on governance and procedure, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Guidance for Chairs and Trustees, supporting confident and effective decision-making.
• End-to-end meeting management - from agenda planning and paper circulation to detailed, timely minutes. 

Governance Professional Support

For Trusts seeking deeper expertise, our Governance Professionals provide additional capacity and assurance. We can:

• Review and maintain governance structures, terms of reference, and schemes of delegation.
• Oversee compliance systems (e.g. declarations of interest, statutory registers, policies).
• Support Trustee training, induction and skills audits. 
• Monitor board effectiveness and provide quality assurance of governance processes.

Flexible Service Options

Every organisation is different. That's why we provide a flexible range of services, from clerking support for individual boards and committees, through to full governance professional services. Options include: 

• Clerking for Trust Boards and Committees
• Governance Professional services for compliance and assurance
• School Clerk Guidance - frameworks and training for local clerks
• Comprehensive Clerking Services