The Board leads on the governance and assurance framework of the association. It defines and ensures compliance with our values and strategic objectives.
It prioritises how we use our resources and monitors the performance of the management team who run the company day to day. Within that overall purpose, the roles and responsibilities of the Board are:
- Strategic direction
- Asset management
- Scheme approvals
- Financial management
- Staffing matters
- Governance and decision-making
- Board arrangements
- External relations
Alison Thorne
Chair of the Barcud Board
Alison is an experienced Non-Executive and Chair, having chaired a wide range of committees and currently Chairs the National Dance Company of Wales and previously Chaired Chwarae Teg. She is currently the Senior Independent Board member for the WRU and builds on her equality work as the Wales Lead for Women on Boards and as an Independent Panel Member for Public Appointments for the Welsh Government.
