Register of interests (academies)

Academy trusts must publish a register of interests online. Read up on the requirements, and use our template declaration form and register to make sure you've got everything covered.

Last reviewed on 29 September 2022
School types: Academy · School phases: All
Ref: 5205
Contents
  1. What you need to do: in summary
  2. Use GovernorHub to streamline the process
  3. What counts as an interest?
  4. Template declaration form and register

What you need to do: in summary

Your trust must:

  • Keep a register of the relevant business and pecuniary interests of members, trustees, local governors and senior employees. This is to make sure your trust is transparent and open
  • Identify relevant material interests arising from close family relationships
  • Publish the register online
  • Keep the register up to date at all times

This is explained in paragraphs 5.45 to 5.48 of the Academy Trust Handbook (ATH).

Use GovernorHub to streamline the process

Let your governors/trustees know they can add their declarations of interest to their GovernorHub profile

You can also download your whole board's declarations of interest to help you create your register - find out how here.

What counts as an interest?

The ATH requires you to declare:

  • Directorships, partnerships and employments with businesses
  • Trusteeships and governorships at other educational institutions or charities
  • Interests arising from relationships with other members, trustees or local governors 
  • Interests arising from relationships with trust employees