The purpose of the College Board is to hold the Executive to account and to ensure the long-term success of the College of Policing. It sets the strategic direction and the values of the College and ensures that the College meets its obligations to the public, police services in England and Wales, policing partner organisations, the Home Secretary, and Parliament. 

The Board ensures that the governance and structure of the College has the right level of accountability and transparency to win the confidence of the public, police services, policing partners and Parliament. Board members will shape the values and culture of the College and guide it through the next phase of its development as the professional body for policing.