National Governance Association
Also known as: National Governors' Association, The National Governors' Council, Nga
The encouragement and maintainance of good school governance, and the support, by the provision of relevant information and other means, of school governors
Activities & Mission
The encouragement and maintainance of good school governance, and the support, by the provision of relevant information and other means, of school governors
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,355,365 | £3,080,841 | £3,080,841 | £903,813 | £903,813 | 43 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,305,568 | £3,229,840 | £3,229,840 | £606,638 | £606,638 | 46 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,856,564 | £3,212,239 | £3,212,239 | £497,447 | £496,622 | 49 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,691,479 | £2,412,073 | £2,412,073 | £842,671 | £841,846 | 49 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,679,629 | £2,357,547 | £2,357,547 | £540,119 | £540,119 | 41 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Governance Association
What does National Governance Association do?
The encouragement and maintainance of good school governance, and the support, by the provision of relevant information and other means, of school governors
How much income did National Governance Association report in 2025?
National Governance Association reported total income of £3.36m and reported expenditure of £3.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Governance Association?
National Governance Association has a program ratio of 91.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Governance Association registered as a charity?
National Governance Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 1998 as charity number 1070331. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs National Governance Association?
National Governance Association is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Governance Association operate?
National Governance Association operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is National Governance Association a registered charity?
Yes — National Governance Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070331.
Details
102 Colmore Row
BIRMINGHAM
B3 3AG
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- National Governors' Association
- The National Governors' Council
- Nga
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated