Strong governance supports better decision-making, effective oversight and sustainable growth. Whether you are preparing for significant change, responding to increasing stakeholder expectations or seeking assurance that your governance arrangements remain fit for purpose, an independent governance review provides valuable insight into the effectiveness of your current framework.
Many governance reviews focus on policies and procedures – Bridgehouse goes beyond this. In our full governance reviews, we assess whether governance frameworks are not only compliant but also embedded in day-to-day decision making across your business.
how behaviours, decision-making and accountability support effective governance.
Whether it is clearly defined, communicated, and aligned with strategic objectives
How effectively risks are identified, escalated, and managed across the business.
Whether the design and operation of key governance controls provide meaningful oversight.
Whether governance reporting provides effective early warning flag so proactive action can be taken before issues escalate.
This holistic approach enables us to recommend practical improvements so your board can strengthen governance culture, enhance resilience, improved stakeholder confidence and support sustainable growth.
The QCA Corporate Governance Code is the primary governance framework for AIM listed companies, with 92% of AIM-traded companies applying the Code [1]. Our reviews consider both compliance and the quality of application against the Code’s ten principles across three themes:
For companies with Main Market ambitions, we also assess readiness against the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 and identify likely governance development areas.
Our reviews examine governance culture as well as compliance, providing assurance that frameworks are genuinely embedded in how your organisation operates.
We focus on demonstrating genuine application of the QCA Code rather than compliance for complianceās sake.
We understand how the QCA Code sits alongside MAR and AIM Rules obligations and investor expectations, providing integrated advice rather than siloed compliance assessments.
Every Bridgehouse recommendation is designed to be actionable, achievable and valuable, making a genuine difference to board effectiveness and stakeholder confidence.
You gain objective insight into governance strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
Our complimentary Governance Health Assessment will give you a governance maturity score and help you identify opportunities to strengthen governance, improve board effectiveness and support future growth.
Our full independent Governance Review is a deeper dive, tailored to your organisation. helping you assess whether governance frameworks are not only compliant but also embedded in day-to-day decision making across your business. We’d also share practical improvements so your board can strengthen governance culture, enhance resilience, improve stakeholder confidence and support sustainable growth.
Speak to a governance specialist if you’re unsure how to move forward and would like some guidance from our expert team.