Please ensure you have read the special statement about the future of the Governance Code, as published by the Governance Code Working Group in February 2021 and May 2019, prior to reading on further.
Downloads & Resources

The following six documents have been developed to give organisations a greater understanding of the principles and best practices in response to the most frequently asked questions about aspects of the Code.
Reminder: the following archived documents are for reference only.
Reminder: the following archived documents are for reference only.
- Download Governance Code for Type A Organisations Only
- Download Checklist for Type A Organisations only
- Download Governance Code for Type B Organisations Only
- Download Checklist for Type B Organisations only
- Download Governance Code for Type C Organisations Only
- Download Checklist for Type C Organisations only
Download the Governance Code composite document (featuring A, B, C)
- Glossary of Terms >>
- Stewardship Guidelines >>
- Protocol for Use of the Governance Code logo >>
- Guidance Note on the Role of the Company Secretary >>
- Director Terms of Office Guidance Note >>
- Download the Governance Code brochure >>