25 years of impact in education governance

Transforming education governance

Since 1999, we’ve supported nearly 40,000 volunteers into school governance roles. This work has positively impacted on the educational experiences of nearly 40 million children in England and Wales. To mark our 25th anniversary as a charity, we’ll be celebrating the volunteers and partners who have made this level of impact possible.

But with an estimated 20,000 vacancies on governing boards in England and Wales, our work is far from finished. If you’re a prospective volunteer, partner, or school in need, we hope you’ll join us on our journey to support – and strengthen – the education sector.

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Reflections from our CEO, Hannah Stolton

Marking 25 years of Governors for Schools, our CEO Hannah Stolton reflects on the journey so far. Namely, the incredible impact our volunteers have in schools across England and Wales.

For the past 25 years, we’ve had the privilege of supporting volunteers from all walks of life to make a difference in education by stepping up as school governors or academy trustees. These roles – and the dedication they require – often go unnoticed. And yet, for every child to receive an impactful education, school governance volunteers work behind the scenes to ensure their needs are met. To those volunteers, and the schools, trusts, and partners we’ve worked with along the way, we say thank you…

Hear from our volunteers

Our volunteers each have a unique story—a reason that drives them to dedicate time and expertise to education governance. Together, they bring new perspectives, champion children’s needs, and help schools rise to today’s challenges.

To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on these incredible individuals. Discover why they chose to make an impact and what keeps them committed to improving education for each and every child.

Corporate partnerships strengthen education governance

Since our inception, corporate partnerships have played a key role in providing additional resources, expertise, and opportunities to schools in need. Through these collaborations, we enable highly skilled volunteers to make an impact in the education sector.

By partnering with us, companies are not only helping to fill governance vacancies but are also playing an active role in shaping the educational landscape. From providing professional development for volunteers to helping schools address their specific challenges, corporate partners have become champions for education governance.

To celebrate 25 years, we spoke to KPMG about the ongoing impact of our partnership.

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