Cheshire West Governance Association
Supporting the work of governors, trustees & clerks
Purpose
Cheshire West Governance Association (CWGA) is a voluntary, independent organisation established to support the work of governors, trustees and clerks in Cheshire West and Chester. We are affiliated to the National Governance Association.
Championing good governance
Provide networking opportunities for our members
Communicate to members
Our aims are to:
1. Champion good governance
- Continued links and open dialogue with the Local Authority at Executive meetings and networking events
- CPD - coach and mentor our members
- Support the local authority and other regional groups by providing guidance about training and advising our members of free training opportunities
- Provide a link between the Schools’ Forum and the Governors’ Forum
- Provide a link with the Cheshire West Education Improvement Board
- Maintain links with NGA
2. Provide networking opportunities for members
- Organise termly governor networking events
- Organise an annual conference
- Maintain affiliated links with the NGA
3. Communicate to members
- Maintain an up to date NGA microsite
- Social media presence
- Encourage feedback from our members
Annual Membership of the CWGA is open to all trust boards and local governing boards, in all categories of educational settings Cheshire West and Chester (CW&C). The annual subscription is £40 per trust/LGB and is payable in September. For further details email CWGA@cwgovernanceassoc.co.uk
Executive Officers 2024-25
| Chair | Debbie Tomkinson |
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| Vice Chair | Moira Griffiths-Parr |
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| Secretary | Chris Hampshire |
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| Treasurer | Andrew Canham |
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Other Executives
| Duncan Haworth |
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| Zoe Lochlin |
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| Susan Tomlinson |
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