Finding New Trustees - What charities need to know (CC30)

Finding New Trustees

The recruitment, selection and subsequent induction of one or more new trustees into a charity can strongly influence how effective the charity is in the future. Where all works well, it can lead to a balanced and effective trustee board and a well governed and effective charity. However, where these processes are weak, the ability of the trustee board to manage the charity may be affected, and in the worst cases it can lead to major problems for the charity and its beneficiaries.

This guidance from the Charity Commission answers some of the more common questions on how to recruit, select, appoint and induct trustees, and sets out a framework for the recruitment process.