Our 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place online on Tuesday 22 September at 1pm. Both members and non-members are invited to attend to hear about CEE’s activities and impact over the year, and learn about our priorities and plans for the rest of 2026 and into 2027.

CEE members will also be invited to vote for directors and on other items, in accordance with one vote per organisation.

The AGM will include:

• Approval of the draft Minutes of the 2025 AGM
• Overview of activity since the last AGM and our priorities for the next year
• Approval of CEE’s 2025 draft accounts 
• Election of directors

Our final agenda and supporting documents will be posted here on Tuesday 8 September. 

Our Articles and Bye-Laws can be accessed here.

Member organisations that are not able to attend virtually will be able to vote on-line from 10am on Tuesday 8 September, when you will be sent the link to vote and details of director nominations. The deadline for online voting will be 7pm on Monday 21 September, in accordance with one vote per organisation. 

Join our board

We are seeking individuals to join our board who are willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will help to broaden our diversity of thinking. We are particularly in need of a new board member who is willing to fulfil the role of Treasurer.

Non-executive directors are responsible for leading CEE in a manner that supports CEE’s vision and mission. The board operates under an agreed Code of Conduct. 

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Act within powers set out in CEE’s articles of association
• Ensure the financial stability of CEE
• Scrutinise quarterly board papers and annual reports
• Monitor and evaluate the chief executive and executive team
• Represent CEE at events on occasion
• Contribute to and promote the success of CEE
• Exercise independent judgement, reasonable care, skill and diligence
• Communicate effectively and provide all information necessary for the Board to function properly and make informed decisions
• Use any specific skills, knowledge and experience to help the board reach sound decisions
• Avoid conflicts of interests and recuse oneself when conflicts arise

We recognise that diversity is an asset and our aim is to drive inclusion into every area and activity of what we do. In our commitment to continue to diversify our staff, board and programmes, we are keen to hear from those who identify as: being from the global majority/UK minority; LGBTQIA+; living with a disability; or those that come from an underrepresented group.

To find out more about the role and how to apply, click here.

The deadline for applications is 10am on Tuesday 1 September.