HOW THE BOARD SPENT ITS TIME We measure the time spent on strategy, governance and operational performance at each meeting. Over the year, the biggest part of our time was spent on strategy, followed by governance and operational performance, which the Board considers to be appropriate. Minutes of all Board and Committee meetings are taken by the Company Secretary and circulated for comments and approval. Any unresolved concerns raised by a Director are recorded in the minutes. Areas of Board focus Purpose and strategy • Purpose, ambitions and strategy • Climate change and sustainability • Culture and values • Capital structure and dividend policy • Budget and future financial plan • Tax strategy • Competitor reviews Governance and risk • Board succession • Gender pay statement • Board independence, composition and diversity • Diversity and inclusion • Investor feedback via advisers • Health and safety • AGM voting and feedback • Ethical sourcing and modern slavery • Repayment of Covid-related government support • Cyber security and data protection • Stakeholder engagement • Corporate governance and audit reform • Feedback from National Colleague Voice • Colleague reward and fair pay Operational • Technologyroadmap • Talent,succession and capability • Plan to grow and deepen customer base • Brilliant stores • Plan to accelerate growth • Smarter operations and stock flows • Customer operations and post-sale service • Product strategy DUNELM GROUP PLC ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2021 117 GOVERNANCESTRATEGIC REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENTSOTHER INFORMATION