Board composition and recruitment for the public and third sectors: guidance and tools

This short guide has been developed to support the boards of organisations operating primarily for a public and social purpose, and their advisors, who are interested in:

• benchmarking the capabilities and competencies of their board
• the recruitment of new non-executive directors.

The purpose of the paper is to provide independent practical advice and tools to help ensure the boards of these organisations are established, equipped and developed in a way that meets expectations of good governance and stands up to scrutiny.