Frequently Asked Questions

Is it FREE to join Boards123?

  • Yes - Our global community is growing and we want you to join us.

  • The best way to get started is to subscribe to our mailing list.

  • Just pop your email address into the box below and click Subscribe.

  • You will instantly become a member of our global community and start o receive news, articles, industry trend information, upcoming events, offers and more direct to your Inbox.

  • Subscribe today.


What is included in the PAID membership plans?

  • Boards123 is building our Global ESG Community.

  • When you join, you will become an active and engaged member of our community.

  • Boards123 offers a range of software, services and training.

  • During your 1:1 onboarding call, you can select which plan works best for you:

    • Digital Only

    • All-Access (Digital and In Person Support)

  • Each plan offers:

    • Board assessment

    • Board training

    • ESG impact assessment

    • Our proprietary cloud-based ESG Dashboard.

For more information on each plan book a call using the button below.

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Does Boards123 offer a trial period?

  • We only want you to join the plan that fits your needs.

  • We offer a FREE membership and a PAID membership.

  • Boards123 recommends you sign-up with the FREE membership plan to get started.

  • Part of the FREE plan includes a 1:1 call with Boards123.

  • You may decide on the call that you wish to upgrade to a paid plan.

  • Your time on the FREE plan period is considered your trial period.


I am a CEO. Is Boards123 right for me?

Yes - Boards123 is built for CEO’s who report into Boards of Directors.

  • You may be a seasoned CEO who is working with a legacy board.

  • You may be a new CEO who is building a new board of directors for the first time.

  • Boards123 supports CEO’s in your journey to ensure you have the right skills and the right performance metrics in place for your board.

  • Boards123 supports CEO’s in your journey to reduce time spent in bad meetings and improve how your board works.

  • Boards123 supports CEO’s in your journey to align the board duties with the overall objectives of the company.

  • Boards123 will drive your board to a sustainable leadership model, which demonstrates good governance and commitment to ESG goals.

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I run a social enterprise, non-profit or Co-Op. Is Boards123 right for me?

Yes - Boards123 is built for CEO’s who report into Boards of Directors.

  • This makes Boards123 the perfect fit for the VCSE Sector of Social Enterprises, Non-Profits and Co-Operatives.


Can I sponsor a board?

  • Yes - You can pre-pay for an annual membership to Boards123 and assign it to a charity of your choice or we can match you up to a charity from our waiting list.

  • Charities, Social Enterprises and Co-Ops are under pressure to deliver more impact for less money.

  • However, the need to make sure they are ticking all their governance and compliance duties in increasing.

  • By SPONSORING A BOARD, you can:

    • support their board

    • support the staff

    • demonstrate good governance

    • improve board performance

    • improve board skills

    • improve impact

    • help them secure donations and funding

  • Boards123 will provide you with a certificate of recognition to demonstrate your commitment to ESG’s and CSRs

  • To learn more about how to sponsor a board click here <>

Sponsor a Board - Get In Touch

Can I sponsor building diversity on boards and new board member?

  • Yes - You can pre-pay for an annual subscription to Boards123 and assign it to a person of your choice or we can match you up to a person from our waiting list.

  • If want to help build diversity, equality and inclusion on boards, this is a great way to get started.

  • By SPONSORING a new board member, you can:

    • BOOST the student or graduates self-confidence

    • BOOST the student or graduates CV and career opportunities.

    • support diversity, equality and inclusion in the boardroom.

    • support BAME and LGBTQ+ representation on boards

    • improve board performance through diversity on boards

    • make a positive impact the UN SDG’s 5- gender and 16

  • Boards123 will provide you with a certificate of recognition to demonstrate your commitment to ESG’s and CSRs

  • To learn more about how to sponsor a board click the button below.

Sponsor Diversity - Get In Touch

I am a funder. How can I use Boards123 for the groups I fund and monitor?

  • Funders: Make Boards123 part of your funding offering.

  • Once you award funding, you can include an annual subscription to Boards123.

  • This will give you peace of mind that the charity has a best practice governance management system.


I am a student or recent graduate. Is Boards123 right for me?

  • Are you ready to boost your CV or resume?

  • Did you know that by joining a board of Directors, you can demonstrate leadership skills, build your network and improve your critical and strategic thinking?

  • If you would like to join a board and need help to find a board, we can help you get started.

  • The first steps it to sign-up to our FREE Membership program.

  • You can also click here to sign-up to our ‘Find A Board’ program.

Find A Board

Where are Boards123 newsletters and blogs and events?

To view the Boards123 newsletters, blogs, resources and events, you first need to sign-up to the FREE Membership Plan

Once you sign-up as a FREE membership plan, you will have access to all the Boards123 newsletters, blogs, resources and events.


How do I sign-up to an event?

To sign-up to a Boards123 events, you first need to sign-up to the FREE Membership Plan

Once you sign-up as a FREE membership plan, you will have access to all the Boards123 newsletters, blogs, resources and events.

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