Governance
Reviewing and Supporting Governance to support Boards, partnerships, and organisations to lead clarity and shared purpose.
Making governance meaningful – creating confident Boards, open conversations and strong partnerships.
Good governance isn’t just about policies and paperwork – it’s about people, purpose and how things get done.
At Miova, we believe that how things are done sets the tone for what gets done. That’s why we help organisations, partnerships and places build strong, trusting and effective governance – the kind that supports collaboration, sparks conversations, and gives everyone clarity and confidence in direction.
Whether you’re a community organisation wanting to reflect and refresh, an Active Partnership looking to strengthen how you work together, or a leisure trust wanting to build stronger connections and purpose – we bring insight, experience and a supportive approach to help you see things differently and make good governance feel meaningful, practical and energising.
Why it matters
Strong governance builds the foundation for lasting change. It gives clarity of purpose, strengthens relationships, and creates confidence in how decisions are made.
When governance is open, inclusive and values-led, it enables Boards and partnerships to focus on what matters most – people, purpose and impact. Creating the right environment for innovation and learning, helping organisations and places adapt, grow and lead with integrity.
How we can help
Every organisation and place is different, our approach combines assurance on governance practice with insight into culture and relationships. We can support with:
- Governance Reviews – providing a clear, independent view of how your governance is working, highlighting strengths and identifying opportunities to evolve.
- Governance Support – helping you strengthen ways of working, build trust, and create confident, effective leadership together.
Meet our Specialist Governance Team
Dr Jon Argent and Dr Marg Mayne jointly lead and deliver our governance practice. They each have over 25 years experience on both sides of the Board table; as Board Chair and Trustee, and as CEO and Executive Director. Steeped in the world of physical activity and sports management, Marg and Jon are knowledgeable and widely networked in the independent charity, not-for-profit and community sectors. They are forward looking and committed to Board and organisational learning and development, having had direct experience of leading organisational change themselves.
Jon is a multi-skilled strategic leader with a comprehensive track record in the sport, physical activity, leisure, and wellbeing sectors.
Dr Marg Mayne is an executive with over 25 years’ experience in successfully developing and leading not-for-profit organisations, national and international.