Probably the most widely available training session is around governance and trustee responsibilities.

These are essential for board members but what they often don't cover is the doomsday scenario.

When circumstances leave the board struggling to cope, for whatever reason, they need an injection of skill and support immediately.

Empower have a substantial track record providing critical intervention, when you need it.

Our priorities are to:

• Protect the board
• Safeguard the organisation and, where possible preserve jobs

We work with you to:

• Establish the financial viability of the organisation
• Manage the reputation of the organisation
• Engage partners and key stakeholders
• Liaise with funders to minimise clawback
• Work with auditors where appropriate to ensure compliance
• Engage staff, undertake consultations and restructures if required
• Provide clear lines of reporting to the board to ensure they are in possession of all the facts and provide unbiased professional advice on the issues and solutions

We have intervened to preserve a range of organisations, even those at risk of dissolution, with excellent results.