An effective board is central to organisational performance, accountability and long‑term value creation. Our UK Board Evaluation, Board Effectiveness Review and Board Performance Review services provide independent, externally facilitated insight to help boards and committees improve effectiveness, meet UK governance expectations and demonstrate assurance to investors, regulators and stakeholders.
We are proud to be a Member of The International Register of Board Reviewers (TIRBR), reflecting our commitment to independence, confidentiality, professional competence and meaningful follow‑up in every board and committee performance review we deliver.
We provide externally facilitated board performance reviews and board and committee effectiveness reviews for UK organisations that require objective, confidential and practical insight.
Our independent board reviews go beyond compliance, helping boards strengthen decision‑making, challenge, oversight and overall effectiveness.
UK governance expectations are evolving rapidly. An external, formal and comprehensive Board Evaluation or Board Performance Review is widely regarded as best practice every two to three years, supported by annual internal board self‑assessments.
Key drivers include:
A Board Evaluation – also referred to as a Board Effectiveness Review, Board Performance Review or Board and Committee Performance Review – is a structured, independent external assessment of how effectively a board and its committees operate.
In the UK context, a high‑quality board performance review typically examines:
- Board and committee structure, composition and skills
- Board culture, behaviours and dynamics
- Quality of decision‑making and constructive challenge
- Oversight of strategy, risk and internal controls
- Information flows, reporting and board support
Our externally facilitated board reviews focus on how boards function in practice and where targeted improvements will deliver the greatest impact.
Our approach reflects leading UK practice among TIRBR‑registered board reviewers: independent, tailored and focused on practical outcomes rather than a templated board review process.
Key elements of our methodology
- Independent external Board Evaluation led by experienced governance professionals
- Board and committee performance reviews, including audit and risk committees
- Assessment of board culture, behaviours and decision‑making quality
- Confidential one‑to‑one director interviews and structured questionnaires
- Clear, prioritised recommendations with a practical action plan
- Optional follow‑up to support implementation and progress
Each Board Effectiveness Review is bespoke, reflecting your organisation’s size, sector, regulatory environment and governance framework.
- Independent and confidential board and committee performance reviews
- Practical insight to improve board effectiveness and decision‑making
- Identification of strengths, skills gaps and governance blind spots
- Independent assurance to investors and stakeholders
- Support for high‑quality corporate governance disclosures
Our UK Board Evaluation services are delivered on a fixed‑fee basis, with evaluations typically starting from £5,000.
Our Board Evaluation, Board Effectiveness Review and Board Performance Review services are tailored for:
- UK listed companies
- Large private companies and group boards
- Subsidiaries and regulated entities
- Financial services organisations
- Public sector bodies, charities and not‑for‑profit organisations
- Professional Bodies and Membership Organisations
- Educational Institutions
- NHS and Healthcare Organisations
- Housing Associations and Social Enterprises
We align each Board Evaluation, Board Effectiveness Review and Board Performance Review with the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies, FCA and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) requirements (including the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR)) for financial services organisations, relevant NHS and Care Quality Commission (CQC) governance frameworks for healthcare bodies, and other applicable regulatory and sector-specific governance standards.
If you are considering an external, independent Board Evaluation, Board Effectiveness Review or independent board performance review, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
Request a confidential proposal today to improve board and committee effectiveness with an independent, externally facilitated board review.
