What is a Trustee?
A trustee is a member of the board or management committee. They may be known as trustees, directors, board members or management committee members. If the charity is also a company limited under guarantee, then the trustees are also directors of the charity.
Who can become a trustee?
Anyone can be a trustee, regardless of how junior or senior you are in your career, whether you’re in paid employment or not, regardless of your ethnicity, class, gender orientation, sexuality or any other difference. Boards thrive when they have a diversity of skills, knowledge, age and experience on their board.
Why Become a Trustee?
Being a trustee can be rewarding and enjoyable. It is a great way to be involved in a community or cause which matters to you. Trustees come from all walks of life and being a trustee can help you meet new people, change your community for the better, learn new skills or use your existing skills in a new context.
How to Become a Charity Trustee
If you are thinking about becoming a trustee and want to know more, we have provided some links below for your reference.
What are the different roles? (click on title of role for more information)
The essential trustee: What you need to know, what you need to do. This guidance explains the key duties of all trustees of charities in England and Wales, and what trustees need to do to carry out these duties competently.
Looking for a Trustee role or looking to recruit a Trustee? Click on the links below.
If your organisation is looking for addtional support when it comes to recruiting Trustees, why not speak to Karen Chillman or Mary Lawrence.