Fredian Shield
Fredian Shield Governance. Built for the Boardroom.
Our Services

Governance Across
Every Dimension

Six service areas. One independent consultancy. Practical governance frameworks that work in the boardroom — not just in the filing cabinet.

The Approach
Beyond Advisory. Into Delivery.

Fredian Shield works with regulated organisations to design and implement governance frameworks that actually operate — across technology, AI, financial controls, ISO standards, and board-level leadership. Every engagement moves beyond advice into delivery and embedment.

We cover six interconnected service areas. Engagements can address a single priority or be structured as an integrated programme — always scoped collaboratively, always priced with transparency.

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Focus
Regulated & Public-Facing Organisations
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Standards & Frameworks
EU AI Act · ISO 27001 · ISO 9001 · UK Governance
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Governance Level
Board & Senior Leadership
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Commercial Model
Day-Rate · Collaboratively Scoped
Service Areas
What We Deliver

Six interconnected service areas — delivered individually or as a coordinated governance programme.

01

IT Governance

Policies, frameworks, and oversight structures that give boards genuine visibility and control over technology risk, investment, and performance. We map governance against recognised frameworks and build the decision-making structures your organisation needs to oversee IT effectively.

IT governance framework design Policy suite development Technology risk oversight Board reporting structures Vendor & investment governance
02

Digital Transformation

Strategy, delivery leadership, and change management for organisations navigating significant technology-driven change. We help boards and senior leaders understand what transformation actually requires — and build the governance structures to oversee it effectively throughout the programme lifecycle.

Transformation strategy & roadmap Programme governance design Change management frameworks Benefits realisation oversight Stakeholder engagement structures
03

Financial Governance

Controls, compliance frameworks, and reporting structures that satisfy boards, auditors, and regulators. We design the oversight mechanisms that make financial decision-making transparent, accountable, and audit-ready — from internal control frameworks to board reporting.

Internal control frameworks Financial reporting structures Compliance gap analysis Audit readiness review Board financial oversight design
04

ISO Compliance

Gap analysis, implementation support, and certification readiness for ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 9001 (quality management). We work with your team from initial assessment through to audit-readiness — building the management systems, policies, and operational controls the standards require.

ISO 27001 gap analysis ISO 9001 gap analysis ISMS implementation support Policy & procedure development Certification readiness review Internal audit preparation
05

AI Governance

EU AI Act alignment, risk assessment, and policy frameworks for organisations adopting artificial intelligence. We assess how AI is currently being used, identify unmanaged risks, and build the governance structures and policy suite that boards need to oversee AI responsibly and compliantly.

EU AI Act gap analysis AI risk assessment AI governance framework Acceptable use policies AI procurement & vendor risk Board-level AI oversight structures
06

Board & Leadership Enablement

Governance training, board briefings, and NED support that equips leadership to ask the right questions and make informed decisions. Whether it's a one-off board session on AI risk or an ongoing advisory relationship supporting a Non-Executive Director, we work at the governance layer where accountability sits.

Board governance training AI & technology briefings for boards NED advisory support Governor & trustee sessions Governance effectiveness review
What You Walk Away With
Tangible Outcomes

Organisations that engage Fredian Shield come away with governance that actually works — not just documentation that passes the next audit.

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Audit-Ready Governance Frameworks

Board-aligned, documented, and built to stand up to regulatory scrutiny and external assessment.

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Reduced Risk Exposure

Measurably lower risk across legal, regulatory, and reputational dimensions — with the evidence to demonstrate it.

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Boards That Can Govern Effectively

Leadership equipped with the structures, briefings, and information flows to exercise genuine oversight.

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A Foundation for Continued Compliance

The processes, policies, and capability to maintain governance maturity long after the engagement ends.

Starting Point
Assessment & Gap Analysis
Ideal for organisations that want a clear picture of their current governance position before committing to a wider programme.
By Enquiry
  • ✓ Current-state governance review
  • ✓ Gap analysis against relevant standards
  • ✓ Risk and exposure identification
  • ✓ Prioritised remediation roadmap
  • ✓ Board-ready summary report
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Most Common
Core Programme
Framework Design & Implementation
For organisations ready to move from understanding their risk position to building governance that actually operates.
By Enquiry
  • ✓ Everything in Assessment
  • ✓ Board-aligned governance structure & roles
  • ✓ Full policy suite development
  • ✓ Decision-making pathway design
  • ✓ Stakeholder briefing & sign-off support
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Full Programme
Assessment, Design & Embedment
End-to-end delivery — from initial assessment through to embedded governance and a capable, confident organisation.
By Enquiry
  • ✓ Everything in Core Programme
  • ✓ Process design & implementation
  • ✓ Audit-ready assurance structures
  • ✓ Leadership and board enablement
  • ✓ Post-embedment review & documentation
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Let's Start with a Conversation

No obligation. No jargon. Just a clear picture of where you stand and what good governance looks like for your organisation.

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