Building Future Board Talent

How an Associate NED Role Strengthened Governance at Cornwall Housing.

At Public Leaders Appointments, we believe that strong boards are not built by experience alone, but through the intentional development of future talent.

In 2025, we were appointed by Cornwall Housing as its Board recruitment, beginning with the recruitment of two Non-Executive Directors. The brief was clear: to strengthen governance across the People & Culture and Audit, Finance & Risk Committees. However, as the search progressed, a broader opportunity emerged – one that would ultimately deliver both immediate impact and long-term value.

Formed in 1992, Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum (CVSF) exists to connect, support and promote the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Cornwall. 

Previous trustee recruitment had been done by word of mouth and personal approach. However the new CEO felt that with several vacancies on the board, a more focused approach was needed, and that this was also the perfect opportunity be proactive around increasing diversity…

Supporting continued growth through strategic finance appointments

Securing the financial leadership Buckles Law needed to support its next stage of growth,

Effective financial leadership can be instrumental in helping organisations manage growth, strengthen decision-making and prepare confidently for the future.

We were initially appointed by Buckles Law to identify an experienced finance consultant who could provide strategic advice and support the Board through its next stage of development. Following the success of that appointment, we were subsequently asked to lead the search for a new Finance Director, creating an opportunity to strengthen the firm’s senior leadership while bringing the financial and commercial expertise needed to support its continued growth.