ARC Draft Minutes13 March 2026

This document contains the draft minutes from the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on 13 March 2026. During the meeting, members approved past minutes and confirmed that financial planning is now complete. They looked at the external audit plan for 2025/2026, highlighting a concern about pension information due to issues with the administration company. The committee also reviewed several internal audit reports, including those on how the organisation is run, the smooth launch of its new finance system, how new projects are started, and how grants are managed. They agreed on actions from these audits, such as future training for Board members and follow-up checks. Finally, they discussed future audit plans for 2026/2027, with a special focus on cybersecurity.