Become a charity trustee

Trustees are the people responsible for ensuring that a charity or community organisation has a clear strategy, that it remains true to its original vision, and that it complies with all necessary rules and legal obligations. Collectively, trustees are known as the board and they have a number of formal roles and responsibilities, which include appointing key people and keeping a check on the organisation's finances and activities. Being a trustee is an incredibly important role, which makes a huge difference to the success and impact of charities of every size. Trustees look after a staggering £39 billion of funds for the 190,000 registered charities in England and Wales.

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Bring your passions and skills

From personal knowledge of a cause or the community a charity is working in, to professional skills and experience the charity needs, we all have a unique combination of expertise and perspectives to offer. Boards need people like you to bring new insights, vision and support.

Bring your passions and skills

Trusteeship is a great way to make a significant difference to a charity or cause you care about. As a respected and responsible role, it is also a brilliant route to developing new skills, gaining more experience and getting involved with new networks.

Charities and community organisations across the country need trustees like you! The Governance Hub, Charity Commission and Volunteering England have launched the Get on Board campaign to raise the profile of trusteeship, bringing in a new generation of trustees.

Tell me more

Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll set you up with your local Volunteer Centre, which will help you find a trustee opportunity that’s right for you.

We hope you find what you’re looking for on this site. And if not, just get in touch.




 
 
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