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Legal Status 

Further Education Colleges were incorporated under The Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (FHEA). On 31st August 2017 City of Westminster College and the College of North West London, merged to form United Colleges Group. The College Group is an exempt charity for the purposes of the Charities Act 2011. The Corporation (governing body), through the Executive, provides strategic leadership to the College Group. It operates within the powers provided under the Further and Higher Education Act of 1992 and subsequent education legislation and in accordance with its Instrument and Articles of Government. These set out the Corporation’s composition, internal powers, responsibilities, duties, and procedures. The Corporation has also agreed on rules for the conduct of business which are known as Standing Orders.

  • UCG Instruments and Articles
  • UCG Standing Financial Instructions
  • UCG Standing Orders Jan 2022

Public Benefit

In setting and reviewing the College’s strategic objectives, the Corporation has had due regard for the Charity Commission’s requirements on public benefit. In delivering its mission, the College provides the following identifiable public benefits through the advancement of education:

  • Delivery of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
  • Provision of a broad and enriching programme of learning opportunities focused on helping students acquire essential work experience and employability skills.
  • Embracing of the diversity and achievement of every individual to ensure that they are valued and respected.
  • Responding to the needs of our local communities to bridge the gap to employment for adults and NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
  • Promotion and active support of volunteering in the local community.

Responsibilities

The Corporation is responsible for:

  • The determination and periodic review of the educational character and mission of the institution and the oversight of its activities
  • Publishing arrangements for obtaining the views of staff and students on the determination and periodic review of the educational character and mission of the institution and the oversight of its activities.
  • Approving the quality strategy of the institution
  • The effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and the Corporation and safeguarding their assets.
  • Approving annual estimates of income and expenditure
  • The appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of the pay and conditions of service of the holders of senior posts
  • Setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff.

Corporation Meetings

The Corporation meets approximately each term. Governors have agreed that members of the public may be able to attend all or part of these meetings. If you are interested in attending any meeting to observe the business of the College Group’s Corporation, please contact the Director of Governance on 020 7258 2952 or email governance@cwc.ac.uk for further details.

Committee Meeting Dates 2021/2022

Minutes of previous Corporation Meetings are available below:

  • 2021-10-13 Corporation Minutes
  • 2021-07-07-corporation-minutes
  • 2021-03-31-corporation-minutes
  • 2020-12-16-corporation-minutes
  • 2020-09-23-corporation-minutes
  • 2020-07-08-corporation-minutes
  • 2020-03-30-corporation-minutes
  • 2019-12-18-corporation-minutes
  • 2019-11-23-corporation-minutes
  • 2019-11-21-corporation-minutes
  • 2019-10-16-corporation-minutes
  • 2019-04-03-corporation-minutes
  • 2018-12-17-corporation-minutes
  • 2018-10-10-corporation-minutes
  • 2018-07-04-corporation-minutes
  • 2018-06-27-special-corporation-minutes
  • 2018-04-30-corporation-minutes
  • 2018-03-28-corporation-minutes

Corporation Committee Structure

The Corporation has the power under the Articles of Government, to delegate certain functions to the CEO  and to its committees. The Corporation conducts its business through a number of committees. Each committee has terms of reference which have been approved by the Corporation.

Minutes of committee meetings, except those deemed to be confidential, are available from the Director of Governance by emailing governance@cwc.ac.uk or at the following address:

United Colleges Group
Paddington Green Campus
25 Paddington Green
London
W2 1NB

    Corporation Committee Membership

    Committee Membership 2021-22


    Audit Committee

    • 2021-07-09 Audit Committee Minutes
    • 2021-10-20 Audit Committee Minutes
    • 2021-03-10 Audit Committee Minutes
    • 2020-03-04 Audit Committee Minutes
    • 2020-10-14 Audit Committee Minutes
    • 2019-03-25 Audit Committee Minutes
    • 2020-05-10 Audit Committee Minutes
    • 2018-12-05 Audit Committee Minutes
    • 2018-06-13 Audit Committee Minutes


    Governance, Search and Remuneration Committee

    • 2021-05-19 Governance, Search and Remuneration Committee Minutes
    • 2021-09-29 Governance, Search and Remuneration Committee Minutes
    • 2021-01-27 Governance, Search and Renumeration Committee Minutes
    • 2020-09-30 Governance, Search and Renumeration Committee Minutes
    • 2020-05-20 Governance, Search and Renumeration Committee Minutes
    • 2020-01-29 Governance, Search and Remuneration Committee Minutes
    • 2019-09-25 Governance, Search and Remuneration Committee Minutes

    Finance and General Purposes Committee

    • 2021-06-30 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes
    • 2021-05-26 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes
    • 2021-03-17 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes
    • 2021-01-20 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes
    • 2020-10-07 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes
    • 2020-07-01 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes
    • 2020-05-18 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes
    • 2020-03-25 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes
    • 2020-02-12 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes
    • 2019-03-20 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes
    • 2018-10-03 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes
    • 2018-06-06 Finance and General Purposes Committee Minutes

    Search and Governance Committee

    • 2019-05-22 Search and Governance Committee Minutes
    • 2019-02-27 Search and Governance Committee Minutes
    • 2018-11-07 Search and Governance Committee Minutes Part 2
    • 2018-11-07 Search and Governance Committee Minutes
    • 2018-09-26 Search and Governance Committee Minutes Part 2
    • 2018-09-26 Search and Governance Committee Minutes
    • 2018-06-27 Search and Governance Committee Minutes
    • 2018-06-04 Search and Governance Committee Minutes Part 2
    • 2018-06-04 Search and Governance Committee Minutes
    • 2018-02-28 Search and Governance Committee Minutes

    Teaching, Learning & Skills Committee

    • 2021-10-20 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes
    • 2021-06-08 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes
    • 2021-03-23 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes
    • 2020-11-10 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes
    • 2020-06-08 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes
    • 2020-03-16 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes
    • 2020-02-10 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes
    • 2019-06-03 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes
    • 2019-03-04 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes
    • 2018-11-21 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes
    • 2018-06-20 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes
    • 2018-03-05 Teaching Learning & Skills Committee Minutes

    Corporation Vacancies

    We are always keen to hear from people who might be interested in joining the Corporation. All Governors offer their time voluntarily and are expected to attend not only formal Corporation and relevant Committee meetings but also training events and less formal occasions such as exhibitions and performances. The responsibilities are considerable but the value of contributing to the success of the College Group and especially of its students is immense.

    The appointment of new Governors is a formal process based on clear criteria, set by the Search and Governance Committee. We seek a balance of skills and experience to enhance our operation and we review our specific needs whenever a vacancy arises.

    Experience of the FE sector is not a requirement but some familiarity with current issues affecting FE would be helpful. We positively welcome applications from women, disabled people and those of ethnic minority background.

    If you might be interested in contributing as a Governor to United Colleges Group now or in the future, do contact the Director of Governance on 020 7258 2952 to discuss any opportunities informally.



    Register of Interests

    A register of Corporation Members' (Governors) and senior managers’ interests are maintained and can be inspected upon request to the Director of Governance on governance@cwc.ac.uk or 0207 258 2952

    The Corporation requires all Governors to comply with its Code of Conduct for Corporation Members.

    UCG Code of Conduct

    List of Governors

    Tony Johnston
    Chair of Corporation

    Franklin Asante
    Vice Chair of Corporation

    Stephen Davis
    CEO, Group Principal and Governor

    Alex Fyfe
    Independent Governor

    Lee Horsley
    Independent Governor

    Matthew Green
    Independent Governor

    Colin Smith
    Independent Governor

    Angela Drisdale-Gordon
    Independent Governor

    Ross Mackenzie
    Independent Governor

    Amish Nathwani
    Co-opted Governor

    Laura Griffin
    Independent Governor

    Derrick Betts
    Independent Governor

    Norman White
    Independent Governor

    Desmond Bishop
    Staff Governor

    Elom Tay
    Co-opted Governor

    Natalie Dweh
    Independent Governor

    Max Maalimey
    Staff Governor

    Grainne Brankin
    Independent Governor

    Nadia Babar
    Co-opted Staff Governor


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