Trustees of the week

"Be clear about what you want to do, commit to it and enjoy sharing your time with others in a worthwhile cause".

"Find out as much as you can about the organisation before you attend the first meeting so you don’t feel completely in the dark!"

"Talk to everyone, access the Charity Commission’s website and trusteenet.org.uk so that you're well prepared..."

"Corporates are seeing the value in having their employees take on non-executive roles outside their organisation..."

"Get a ‘grass roots’ feel of the organisation and maintain it – it makes a difference".

"Visit head office, meet the staff and find out what they do."

"Every trustee needs to open their contact database to support an organisation’s objectives..."

"Every organisation has a duty to communicate clearly and effectively with all its stakeholders".

"Keeping up to date with trustee responsibilities is an ongoing challenge".

"The demands have grown and this is a factor in attracting new trustees."