The Christie Foundation Trust Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Annual Report & Accounts 2021-22

Statement of compliance: NHS Foundation Trust Code of Governance

Corporate governance is the means by which a Board of Directors leads and directs their organisation so that decision-making is effective and the right outcomes are delivered. In the NHS this means delivering safe, effective services in a caring and compassionate environment in a way that is responsive to the changing needs of patients and service users. The NHS Foundation Trust Code of Governance sets out best practice principles and processes to assist NHS Foundation Trusts to achieve this goal. The main areas are: Leadership Every NHS Foundation Trust should be headed by an effective Board of Directors. The Board is collectively responsible for the performance of the NHS Foundation Trust. The general duty of the Board of Directors, and of each Director individually, is to act with a view to promoting the success of the organisation so as to maximise the benefits for the members of the trust as a whole and for the public. Effectiveness The Board of Directors and its Committees should have the appropriate balance of skills, experience, independence and knowledge of the NHS Foundation Trust to enable them to discharge their respective duties and responsibilities effectively. Accountability The Board of Directors should present a fair, balanced and understandable assessment of the NHS Foundation Trust’s position and prospects.

significant risks it is willing to take in achieving its strategic objectives. The Board should maintain sound risk management systems. Relations with stakeholders The Board of Directors should appropriately consult and involve members, patients and the local community and the Council of Governors must represent the interests of Trust members and the public. Details regarding how the Trust has applied the Code principles and complied with its provisions are set out throughout the annual report. The disclosures required by the NHS Foundation Trust Code of Governance in relation to the Board of Directors, Council of Governors, Membership, Nominations Committee, Risk and Audit Committee are also included within the Annual Report. The disclosures required by the Code in relation to the Remuneration Committee are contained in the remuneration report. During 2021/22 The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has applied the principles of the NHS Foundation Trust Code of Governance on a comply or explain basis. The NHS Foundation Trust Code of Governance, most recently revised in July 2014, is based on the principles of the UK Corporate Governance Code issued in 2012.

The Board of Directors is responsible for determining the nature and extent of the

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