Established as a Higher Education Institution in 2001, the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama is charitable company limited by guarantee.
The Conservatoire directs overall strategy for each of its schools through a process of consultation. This relationship between the Conservatoire and its schools is set out in a financial memorandum and an operating agreement and agreed with the governing body of each school. Within this agreement, each of the schools remains a legally autonomous institution.
The Conservatoire holds ultimate accountability for the proper use and stewardship of the public funds it receives. Its main tasks are to:
- plan, deliberate and take decisions about the Conservatoire’s development
- liaise with the Higher Education Funding Council of England (HEFCE) over funding, reporting and other relevant matters
- manage the relationship with the schools
- promote the interests and establish the presence of the Conservatoire
The activities in support of the Conservatoire’s functions consist mainly of:
- deliberative meetings of a governing board, sub-committees, an academic board and working groups
- preparation of policy and other relevant papers
- maintaining records
- data collection, analysis presentation and reporting
- financial planning and management
- overseeing joint projects, conferences and performances
- administration of the above
