Governance Review for Churches & NFPs
A clear, staged review of your board structure, constitution, and governance practices — so your church or not-for-profit knows exactly where it stands, and what to do about it.
What Your Review Covers
- Board and committee structure
- Constitution and governing document alignment
- ACNC governance standards compliance
- Policy documentation and gaps
- Meeting protocols and decision-making records
Built for both boards we work with
Church boards and NFP boards face different obligations — but both need the same thing: clarity on where they stand.
For Church Boards
Whether you're navigating ACC affiliation, trust structures, or safeguarding obligations, we review your governance against both ACNC standards and your denominational requirements — so your board and congregation are protected.
For NFP Boards
From funding conditions to grant compliance and reporting obligations, we assess your governance structure against ACNC standards and the specific requirements tied to your organisation's funding and purpose.
How your governance review works
Every church and NFP is different, so the depth of a review varies — but every engagement follows the same clear shape, from first contact to fixed.
Free 13-Point Compliance Assessment
We start with a no-obligation review across 13 key compliance and governance areas — the same starting point for every church board or NFP committee we work with.
A Straightforward Conversation
We walk you through what the assessment found, in plain English — no jargon, no scare tactics. You'll understand exactly what's working, what's at risk, and what needs attention.
A Review Scoped to You
If a deeper review makes sense, we scope it to your actual structure — church board or NFP committee, large or small. No generic templates.
A Plain-English Findings Report
You receive a clear, prioritised report: what needs fixing first, what can wait, and why — so your board can make decisions with confidence instead of guesswork.
Support Putting It Right (Optional)
If you'd like help implementing the recommendations, we can support you through it — at your pace, not ours.
Nearly two decades of audit and compliance experience
Cross Inspired Solutions was built on hands-on audit and accounting experience, not general business consulting applied to the sector as an afterthought. Co-founded by Matt Williams and Kim, we bring over 40 years of combined audit and accounting experience — plus active involvement in church ministry — to every engagement, so we understand both the compliance requirements and the pressures a volunteer board is actually working under.
25+ years as an auditor (Matt) and 20+ years as an accountant (Kim)
Bachelor of Commerce and deep familiarity with ACNC governance standards
Active in church ministry — we understand this world from the inside, not just on paper
Before you get started
It depends on the scope agreed after your free assessment — a small church board review can move quickly, while a larger NFP with multiple committees takes longer. We'll give you a clear timeframe once we've scoped your specific review.
The 13-point compliance assessment is completely free with no obligation. If a deeper review is needed, we'll quote based on the scope of your organisation before any work begins — no surprises.
Yes — evenly. Our review approach flexes to your structure, whether that's a church board navigating denominational and ACNC obligations, or an NFP board managing funding and reporting conditions.
You receive a plain-English findings report with prioritised recommendations. From there, implementation support is optional — you're free to action the report yourselves, or have us support you through it.
Start with a free assessment
See where your church or NFP stands across 13 key compliance and governance areas — at no cost, with no obligation.
Claim Your Free Assessment