Together, they provide the strategic oversight, financial accountability and mission leadership that allows the College to do what it does best: ‘To educate and form the whole person’.
As a Catholic college in the trusteeship of the Diocese of Salford, our governance reflects our values. The Governing Body exists to oversee the strategic direction of the College and ensure that, everything it does, stays true to the Xaverian mission.Â
Safeguarding the Catholic mission and educational character 
of the College, in partnership with the Diocese of SalfordÂ
Overseeing and approving the strategic direction of the College, whist ensuring the high standard of teaching, learning and student achievementÂ
Ensuring the College is financially sustainable and its resources are well managedÂ
Overseeing the appointment and terms of employment of senior staffÂ
Supporting and challenging the leadership team to continually improve outcomes for studentsÂ
Safeguarding the Catholic mission and educational character 
of the College, in partnership with the Diocese of SalfordÂ
Our committeesÂ
The Governing Body meets at least five times each academic year. Its work is supported by a number of sub-committees who have specific responsibility for the following functions:Â
The Audit Committee meets three times a year and oversees internal controls and financial systems, supported by two independent firms of auditorsÂ
The Finance, Personnel and Resources Committee meets 
five times a year, and looks the budget, staffing and management of the College estateÂ
The Quality and Standards Committee meets four times a year to monitor student achievement and the quality of teaching and supportÂ
The Remuneration Committee meets at least once a year to review the pay of senior post-holders
