UKPGA and CRSA Forum

UKPGA www.policygovernanceassociation.orgThe UK Policy Governance® Association (UKPGA) was originally established as the UK Policy Governance Group in October 2005, and subsequently incorporated as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee in April 2006. The association is principally concerned with promoting owner-accountable, ethical and effective governance using the Policy Governance® system originally developed by Dr. John Carver. 

The UKPGA is governed by a board comprising entirely of ‘non-executive’ directors – Caroline Oliver (Chair), Richard Baker, John Bruce, Vijay Mistri, Paul Moxey, Susan Rogers and Ray Tooley. The UKPGA has strong links with the International Policy Governance Association (IPGA). Caroline Oliver is a founding member, former Chair and current CEO of the IPGA

 Policy Governance® is an internationally registered service mark of John Carver. Registration is only to ensure accurate description of the model rather than for financial gain. The model is available free to all with no royalties or license fees for its use. The authoritative website for Policy Governance is www.carvergovernance.com

CRSA Forum 

The CRSA Forum is an independent group formed by enthusiastic Governance and risk practitioners who value the ability to share experiences and learn lessons from each other.   Originally set up in the early 1990s to develop CRSA (Control and Risk Self Assessment) workshop techniques, it has evolved over the years to meet the challenges of corporate governance and risk management. CRSA is particularly relevant to the human aspects of governance and risk and can be a key tool for understanding and assessing culture and behaviour in organisations.

The Forum benefits from a wide network of practitioners and experts who offer their time and knowledge freely so that collectively we can all better manage risk (including strategic financial, environmental and operational risks) in our organisations.   Members are drawn from a wide range of organisations, from investment banking and insurance to public and not for profit enterprises.  Members share their successes, experiences, concerns and frustrations in a positive enabling environment and also help each other outside of the more formal meeting structure such as assisting less experienced members with risk meetings in their organisation. In keeping with the values of the group, membership is open to all practitioners irrespective of experience or qualifications.