Council of Governors members
Foundation Trusts have a Council of Governors which is made up of appointed governors and elected public and staff governors.
With the support of our members, our governors ensure our work is in keeping with our values, meeting the needs of our local residents and supporting all who use our services to make us successful.
If you would like more information about the Council of Governors please contact the Trust Secretary, Suki Chandler on suki.
Council of Governors elections - nominations now open
Governors play a vital role in making sure that the Trust and its services are being run effectively and have direct influence on strategic decision-making.
If you are aged 16 years or over and a member of Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust you can run for governor.
There are 4 public governor vacancies open for election, representing:
- Richmond – 2 vacancies
- Merton – 1 vacancy
- Sutton – 1 vacancy
Read our notice of election.
Nominations are open from Monday 31 March to Wednesday 30 April 2025.
To vote in the Council of Governors elections, individuals need to be signed up as a Foundation Trust member prior to the closing date for election nominations.
Find out more and submit your nomination on our online election portal.
If you have any questions, contact the Corporate Governance team who will be happy to help: krft.
Council of Governors meetings
The Council of Governors meets quarterly. To access the papers for this meeting, please visit our Publications and Papers pages.