Annual Board Evaluation Survey

When to use this

Sent annually; results aggregated by an external facilitator every 3 years (per UK Corporate Governance Code). The form below is the in-house version for years 1 and 2.

What’s included

• 1. Composition and capability
• 2. Information and papers
• 3. Meetings
• 4. Decisions and outcomes
• 5. Culture
• 6. Committees
• 7. Your role
• 8. Open question

What to customise before you use it

• Replace Date with your real meeting, project, or stakeholder details.

# Annual Board Evaluation Survey

**Confidential.** Submit to the Company Secretary by [Date]. Results aggregated; no individual responses shared.

## 1. Composition and capability
- Does the board have the right mix of skills and experience? (1–5)
- Are any skill gaps emerging? (free text)
- Is the board's diversity (cognitive, demographic) appropriate? (1–5, comments)

## 2. Information and papers
- Are board papers the right length and depth? (1–5)
- Do you receive papers in time to prepare? (1–5)
- What information do you wish you had that you don't? (free text)

## 3. Meetings
- Is the agenda well structured? (1–5)
- Is the Chair effective at managing time and discussion? (1–5)
- Do meetings reach clear decisions? (1–5)
- Is there enough time for strategic discussion vs operational reporting? (1–5)

## 4. Decisions and outcomes
- Are major decisions of the last year being implemented well? (free text)
- Is the board challenging management constructively? (1–5)

## 5. Culture
- Are dissenting views welcomed? (1–5)
- Is there sufficient candour in the room? (1–5)
- Is the relationship between Chair and CEO healthy? (1–5)

## 6. Committees
- Do committees report effectively to the main board? (1–5)
- Are committee remits clear? (1–5)

## 7. Your role
- How well are you contributing? (free text)
- What development would help you contribute more? (free text)

## 8. Open question
What is the single most important change this board should make next year?

**Submitted by:** (anonymous unless you wish to be identified) ___________