The Sensory Integration Network (UK & Ireland) clarified its legal and governance structure in response to member concerns.

Key points:

Legal status: Since 2004, SI Network has operated as a private company limited by guarantee, legally named Sensory Integration Network (UK & Ireland) Limited.

Membership distinction:

The legal members of the company are the five Directors.

General network members (e.g., clinicians, therapists) are not legal members of the company.

Governance update:

The Board reviewed and updated its Articles of Association in line with the 2006 Companies Act.

The new structure includes roles in Education, Research, Membership, Business Operations, and Chair.

The update aims to simplify and modernise governance, focusing on academic and business skills to manage the organisation.

AGM requirements:

Under current UK company law, AGMs are not mandatory.

If held, AGMs would involve only the Board (the legal members).

Rationale for change: The changes were made in response to the evolving education landscape and funding changes, aiming to keep SI Network legally compliant and fit for purpose. Read more…