Governance and groups

The College is a registered charity incorporated by Royal Charter in 1995. We are governed by a Board of Trustees, elected by our College Council which is, in turn, elected by our members.

“Good governance is fundamental to a charity’s success. It enables and supports a charity’s compliance with the law and relevant regulations. It also promotes a culture in which everything works towards fulfilling the charity’s vision.” -  Charity Governance Code

In this section

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees ensures that we meet our financial and legal responsibilities as a chartered body with charitable status.

College Council

College Council sets the strategic and professional direction of the College, and ensures that we remain true to our principles and accountable to our members.

Lay Advisory Panel (LAP)

The Lay Advisory Panel (LAP) plays a vital role in encouraging the college to consider patients in all aspects of the development of its policies.

College Committees

Our committees play a major role in developing and implementing College policy, standards and regulations.