EMCC UK

July 2020

Overarching ambition; our vision is to…

Define, shape and promote best practice in mentoring, coaching and supervision in the UK for our members,

communities and for the benefit of society

• ProfessionalAt the heart of everything that we do is our Code of Ethics and Competency Framework which we use to set standards, and quality measures to enhance professional practice.

• SupportiveWe provide support through information, guidance, resources and opportunities for coaches and mentors to continuously develop their capability. We enable networking and communities, forums and partnerships, to sustain and progress good practice in Mentoring and Coaching.

• Inclusive We welcome any Mentor and Coach into EMCC and offer support appropriate to their needs as part of our inclusive approach.

• ProgressiveWe engage with leading experts and advisors for the benefit of our members. We conduct research and work with thought leaders to progress Mentoring and Coaching in the UK and with our partners in Europe. We continually strive to achieve and maintain the highest standards across all countries within which we operate.

Our values guide what we do and shape our priorities:

What is our business?

EMCC UK is a professional membership organisation which encourages excellence & progression for mentors, coaches & supervisors

Which means:Membership: we add value to our members practice – building communities & connecting people, enabling rich conversations & support, sharing & learningExcellence: we provide leadership to advance & guide ethical & quality practice – through practical frameworks, pathways & resourceswe raise professional standards – through accreditation credentials & awards, partnering with experts & providersProgression:we progress practice & advance the profession - through insightful knowledge exchange & research, quality resources, learning & development opportunitieswe influence; as passionate ambassadors, & working with organisation & academic partnerships & future focused projects we encourage debate & challenge through special interest & topical forums

Our operating model:

• EMCC UK was registered with companies house on 16th November 2005, we are listed as a Professional Membership Organisation

• EMCC UK and EMCC Global share the same ethos, EMCC UK is the membership element and is a separate legal entity from EMCC Global

• EMCC UK Articles of Association – govern our operations (see appendix)

• Volunteer Model – in the main we operate a volunteer model;Directors are volunteers and are registered with companies house, they are both

accountable and responsible for the businessDirectors normally have a 3 year tenureDirectors are voted into post by the membershipA board of governors hold Directors to account and are the interface with members (see next slide)Governors tend to have a 2 year tenureAn independent Finance Director is paid to manage and advise on the financial accountsA company is contracted to provide membership servicesOperations is a contracted serviceNetworks and other project work is delivered using volunteersAll volunteers are members of EMCC and have signed charters pledging to operate to EMCC policies and ways of working

Elected:1 President6 Governors

Appointed:1 FinanceDirector

EMCC UK Governing Body

CompanyDirectors including

Non-Execs

Subscription Members

Day to day control

Authority via Articles

Accountability

EMCC UK(company limited by

guarantee)

Elections

Governance

How we are structured:

Operations Contractor –

Sarah

Membership Services

Social Media Contractor –

Simon Jenkins

Claire Davey Chair

Sheila Udall Deputy

Tim Dench

Mark Robson

David Sleightholm

Vacancy

EMCC UK Members

The Board

Governor Members

ProfessionalSupport

President Rita Symons

Governance Director

Peter DuffellFinance Director

Professional Development

DirectorPaul Crick

Knowledge Exchange DirectorVacancy

Membership Engagement

Director Vacancy

Development Director

Mark Ellery

Overview of Roles & Responsibilities

OperationsCommunities &

Connections

• Networks/Forums/ Groups• CPD – events, PO portfolio• Volunteer engagement

and onboarding• Special Interest Groups• Membership Services

Professional Development

Leadership, Professional Standards

• Ethics, Quality Practice• Credentials; Accreditation,

Awards• Pathways; coach, mentor,

supervisor• Resources; frameworks

(competencies)• EQA Providers

Knowledge Exchange

Advance Profession & Influence

• Knowledge exchange• Research• Resources - tools, case

studies, podcasts etc.• Learning & Development• Ambassadors; speakers,

writers • Organisation & academic

partnerships, project engagement

• Topical Groups

Governance & Compliance - Meeting Legal & Ethical Requirements: Legal & Legislative Management, General Data Protection, Privacy & Complaints, Intellectual Property, Financial Management, Contractual Management & Recruitment

Engagement: Presence, Profile, Reputation & Memberships;Member Value Proposition, Engagement & Communications, Marketing, Brand Management, Channel Management – Membership Optimisation

Development: Strategies for Growth;Membership growth, strategic partnerships, income generation, collaborations