Governance and risk management framework

Case Study

Governance and risk management framework

Cabhrú appointed Campbell Tickell to review its governance policies and procedures, as well as its risk management arrangements.

The Brief

Cabhrú is an Approved Housing Body in the Republic of Ireland. Established in 1965, they provide accommodation to older persons in 175 properties across Dublin.

Cabhrú appointed Campbell Tickell to review its governance policies and procedures, as well as  its risk management arrangements. This was to ensure they reflected best practice and met the requirements of the Charities Regulator and the regulatory standards, set out by the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority.

Campbell Tickell was commissioned by the Cabhrú Housing Association’ to undertake a review of our Governance and Risk Management Framework. The purpose of the review was to assist Cabhrú to enhance its existing governance policies and procedures and related mechanisms in order to embed best practice throughout the organisation to ensure that Cabhrú is fully compliant with both the Charities Regulator’s Code of Governance and the new AHBRA Standards pertaining to Governance, published in December 2021.

Pat Doherty

Operations Manager, Cabhrú

The Campbell Tickell team worked closely with the Board and senior management during this review. Their understanding of the Approved Housing Body sector, the regulatory environment we exist within and strategic challenges facing an organisation of our size was second to none. The methodology they used during the project was easy to understand and thorough.

Pat Doherty

Operations Manager, Cabhrú

The final report and recommendations within the report was clear to understand and achievable. They produced revised documentation, in particular a new Strategic Management Framework that will support the organisation in ensuring that we are meeting best practice in Governance and meeting the compliance requirements of our stakeholders. The review concluded with a well facilitated Away Day for the Board which was informative and well delivered.

Pat Doherty

Operations Manager, Cabhrú

Since the initial engagement on the review of our Governance, following competitive tendering processes, they have been commissioned to carryout a review of our Financial Controls and the Development of our Strategic Plan

Pat Doherty

Operations Manager, Cabhrú

Our Approach

Our work included:-

01

Reviewing existing documentation and seeking the views of Trustees and senior management. Identifing areas of strength and areas where improvements could be made.

02

Drafting a new Trustee Handbook setting out the governance arrangements.

03

Working with Cabhrú to design a new Board and Committee structure with appropriate terms of reference.

03

Drafting a new risk management framework and working with Cabhrú to set up a detailed strategic risk register.

03

Facilitating a detailed training session on the revised governance and risk management arrangements for Cabhrú’s Trustees at their Away Day.

The Results

The new governance arrangements and risk management framework have enabled Cabhrú’s Board to focus on strategic matters with more detailed scrutiny provided by the Committees.

They are now better able to identify and manage the strategic risks facing the organisation and are well placed to continue to serve their customers.

Since our work on governance and risk, we have also helped the organisation review and revise its financial policies and controls and are currently helping to develop its five-year Strategic Plan.

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Key Contact

If you would like to discuss our work, please get in touch.

Doug Wynne

Senior Consultant

+44 (0)208 830 6777

Governance and risk management framework

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