Governance

Contribution-led, transparent and accountable.

Steering Council

A seven-member Council covering coordination, governance, finance, membership, professional development and partnerships.

Working Groups

Membership, Student Support & Welfare, Professional Development, Projects & Partnerships, and Finance & Governance.

Clear controls

Recorded decisions, conflict declarations, restricted financial controls, privacy and safeguarding arrangements.

Governance framework

NISPiD’s operating framework includes the following controlled instruments:

  • Founding & Operating Charter
  • Steering Council Terms of Reference
  • Council Member Acceptance & Conflict Declaration
  • Membership & Code of Conduct
  • Student Support Fund Policy & Application Procedure
  • Financial Controls & Donations Procedure
  • Privacy Notice & Data Handling Procedure
  • Safeguarding & Welfare Procedure
  • Mentoring Programme Guide

NISPiD publishes approved public versions or summaries of these instruments. Confidential operational records and sensitive registers stay access-restricted. See all policies.