Azari Foundation
Governance protects purpose when programmes become complex.
Azari Foundation requires governance that can protect philanthropic intent, manage conflicts, oversee resources, safeguard participants and challenge programme decisions when evidence changes.
Purpose and authority
Governance should define the Foundation’s mandate, who approves programmes and grants, who can commit resources and which decisions require escalation.
Clarity is particularly important where work intersects with other Azari businesses.
Conflicts of interest
Personal, family, commercial or group relationships can create real or perceived conflicts.
Relevant interests should be disclosed and managed through recusal, independent review or other proportionate measures.
Risk oversight
Programme, financial, safeguarding, data, partner and reputational risks require different forms of oversight.
A risk register is useful only if it leads to decisions and follow-up.
Evidence and challenge
Governance should receive information that is accurate enough to challenge whether a programme is working.
Positive stories should not crowd out weak indicators or implementation problems.
Records and accountability
Material decisions, approvals and changes should be documented so the Foundation can explain what it decided and why.
Institutional memory supports both accountability and learning.