Governance documents

Our objects are enshrined in our Charter and Bye-laws which set out our charitable purpose and powers.

• Charter as amended by Privy Council on 4 May 2016
• Byelaws as amended by Privy Council on 14 July 2017

Our members are bound by our Code of Ethics and fitness to practise rules. This code covers everything from confidentiality to complaints and is central to how we conduct ourselves as an organisation.

• Code of Ethics

Our Board of Trustees is empowered to make Regulations and Operational Procedures to assist with our work.

• Board of Trustee election procedures
• Board of Trustees, supporting committees and advisory groups operational procedures
• Code of Conduct for governance office holders and associated operational procedures
• Code of Conduct for Trustees, Committee members and other office bearers
• General Regulations
• President, Vice-President and Honorary Members Operational Procedures