Governance & Stewardship

The Association

HOPSA UK is committed to strong governance, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of its work — serving Holy Child alumnae across the United Kingdom and Ireland since 1988.

1988

Year Founded

Elected Executive Committee

Ad-hoc Committees

37+

Years of Alumni Unity

Our Governance

Accountability in Action

The association is led by an elected Executive Committee responsible for providing strategic direction, overseeing finances, approving initiatives, and ensuring that all activities align with the association's constitution and values.

Governance Framework

Principled Leadership & Collective Decision-Making

Decisions are made collectively and ethically, with conflicts of interest managed appropriately and the interests of the association and its beneficiaries prioritised. HOPSA UK operates with transparency at every level — from financial reporting to member communications.

How We Operate

Executive Committee & Committees

HOPSA UK operates through elected executives and ad-hoc committees that support the association's mission across key areas of activity.

Education & School Projects

Scholarships, bursaries, infrastructure support, and initiatives that strengthen Holy Child School and College.

Wellbeing & Welfare

Member support programmes, welfare initiatives, and compassionate outreach to communities in need.

Membership & Engagement

Alumnae recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement to strengthen the HOPSA UK network.

Events & Fundraising

Reunions, galas, charity walks, and fundraising activities that unite members and support our causes.

Finance & Compliance

Budgeting, authorisation, monitoring, and reporting to ensure responsible stewardship of association funds.

Communications

Internal and external communications, publicity, branding, and consistent messaging across all platforms.

Financial Oversight

Financial oversight is exercised through established processes and procedures that include budgeting, authorisation limits, access controls, monitoring, and reporting — ensuring that funds are used responsibly and for approved purposes.

Budgeting & Planning Authorisation Limits Access Controls Monitoring & Reporting

Our Heritage

A Legacy Since 1988

HOPSA UK was conceived at a reunion of nine past students on 14th February 1988 — a gathering that became a lasting commitment to stay connected, support one another, and give back to Holy Child School and College. Today, that founding spirit continues under principled governance and elected leadership.

View Leadership History

Our Roots

Holy Child Institutions

HOPSA UK exists to support and celebrate the schools that shaped us. Learn more about Holy Child School and Holy Child College in Ghana.

Holy Child School

The secondary school in Cape Coast, Ghana — home to generations of Holy Child alumnae who carry its values of excellence and service.

Visit holychildshs.org

Holy Child College

The college in Sekondi, Ghana — continuing the Holy Child tradition of empowering women through education and character.

Visit holychildcollege.edu.gh

Engage with HOPSA UK

Learn more about our governance framework or become an active member of the association.

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