Radojka Miljevic, a partner at management consultancy Campbell Tickell, will become the new independent chair of the Charity Governance Code steering group.
The steering group is made up of several infrastructure bodies, which collaborate on maintaining and developing the Charity Governance Code.
Miljevic will take over this voluntary position in February from Rosie Chapman, who has been chair of the group for the last six years.
Funding from Barrow Cadbury Trust and The Clothworkers’ Company enabled the group to conduct a “rigorous and transparent recruitment process” with the recruitment agency Green Park. The final stage of the process involved presentations to a stakeholder panel and an interview involving the code steering group and independent members.
Miljevic: ‘We have lots of important work to do’
Miljevic has served on different types of boards and has many years of governance, management and research experience across a variety of sectors. She is currently a partner at management consultancy Campbell Tickell, leading governance and strategy work.
Miljevic said: “I am thrilled at the opportunity to support the voluntary sector through the Charity Governance Code.
“We have lots of important work to do to increase engagement with - and support uptake of - the Code, particularly among small charities.
“We must also ensure the continued relevance of the Code through regular review, further developing of the EDI principle, and highlight the role of charities in addressing the climate crisis. I am lucky to build on what's already been achieved by steering group colleagues and the outgoing chair.”
During her time as chair Chapman has overseen two iterations of the Code, in 2017 and 2020. This included a significant reworking of the principles of the code and the inclusion of the equality, diversity and inclusion principle for the first time.
Chapman said: “I’m delighted that the steering group following an open and transparent recruitment process, in line with best practice, has led to this appointment. Radojka will bring a fresh and new perspective to the role and I know, as my term comes to an end, that her passion for good governance will promote and take the Code to the next level.”
Steering group: ‘Looking forward to more charities adopting the Code’
Members of the Charity Governance Code steering group welcomed Miljevic to the role.
Jenny Berry, crisis and governance lead at ACEVO, said: “The Code is such an important tool for charity leaders to focus and support them towards effective governance, and has developed greatly under Rosie’s leadership. With Radojka, our new chair in place, I am looking forward to strong engagement and more charities adopting the Code.”
Rosalind Oakley, chief executive at the Association of Chairs, added: “We are pleased to welcome Radojka as the new independent chair of the Charity Governance Code. Her leadership will help us increase the impact of the Code in encouraging good governance.”
Louise Thomson, head of policy (NFP) at the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI), said: “Radojka’s skills and experience will be critical as we conduct a full review of the group’s membership and the Code. As charity governance continues to evolve, Radojka’s role will be integral to monitoring the Code, ensuring it addresses the challenges facing the sector.”
Dan Francis, lead governance consultant at NCVO, said: “We are excited to work with Radojka. Her passion for the role, depth of governance expertise and her appreciation of the challenges facing all charities, will ensure the Charity Governance Code continues to evolve whilst remaining relevant and practical.”
Mair Rigby, governance and safeguarding manager at WCVA, said: “WCVA is delighted to welcome Radojka’s appointment as the new chair of the Charity Governance Code steering group. As a member of the group, we look forward to working with Radojka to promote the use of the Code to charities in Wales.”
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