Effective governance is key to a successful organisation. For Westward as a business, this means having: • a streamlined board structure; • board members with diverse skills and experience; • leadership and direction to achieve our vision and values; • the highest degree of integrity across the organisation; • focussing on our priorities - see How well are we doing?; • clear accountability and transparency - follow this link to find out about how we spend our money and what we are doing to drive performance and efficiency.