The F & A Committee meet 3 times a year to support the Trust board in the discharge of its responsibilities for financial systems, operational controls, governance and risk, including health and safety.

Members

• Dave Cadwallader
• Jon Everard
• Robert Wyn Jones
• Gina Donaldson
• Duncan Jacques
• Maria McMahon

Duties

• To consider policies and procedures to ensure that the Trust maintains proper accounts and related records
• To consider and monitor the Trust’s financial plans to ensure they reflect the strategic plan of the Trust.
• To provide oversight on internal controls
• To receive annual internal audit reports
• To receive and monitor strategic risk registers
• To manage responsible office function
• To appoint external auditors

The committee covers:

1. Value for money

2. Budgeting and strategic plans

3. Expenditure

4. All financial procedures

5. Audit (internal and external)

6. Health and safety

7. Asset Management

8. Property Management