All schools have a governing body of some sort, albeit with various names depending on the type of school and the country it is in. School governors are the largest volunteer force in the country and most Local Authorities have more school governors than they employ teachers. Governors can play a key role in improving the educational opportunities offered to pupils by working with the headteacher and staff to shape the ethos of the school, raise standards and support the teaching and learning that happens.
Recruiting suitable people as school governors (or members of Parents' Councils in Scotland) can sometimes be tough, and schools in more deprived areas often struggle to form a full governing body.
Churches are very diverse organisations and may well have people who have suitable experience and expertise to join your school governors. Some church members will consider becoming a governor at a local school as one very effective way of supporting that school and offering you their skills for the benefit of the school community.
If your school has a vacancy coming up on the governing body, try approaching the local churches for a suitable person to join or stand for election.