Corporation committees are advisitory. The majority of decisions will still be approved by the Corporation Main Board. Exceptions may be made through the delegation authority of the Corporation. The Instrument and Articles of Government specify those responsibilities that are non-delegable.

Any committee, other than the special committee may have members who are co-opted members, drawn from outside the Corporation because of their skills and experience.  

City of Bristol College Corporation has the following sub-committees:

• Audit Committee
• Finance and Resources Committee
• Curriculum and Quality Committee
• Remuneration Committee
• Search and Governance Committee

Subsidiary companies of City of Bristol College:

• Bristol Professional Services – Company Number: 03443177

• South West Apprenticeship – Company Number: 07866797

• Partners in Business Limited – Company Number: 02272993