Question 1

How do I know I could provide something valuable on a board?

Accepted Answer

The skills/knowledge that are needed on a board are diverse and vary from org to org. The only way to know if you have something to offer is to come along :)

Question 2

I've never been on a board before, can I still join?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!!!

Question 3

Can more than one person from an organisation looking for a board member attend?

Accepted Answer

Space is pretty limited at the castle. Contact us closer to the time and enquire. There might be room for more than one person from your organisation to join.

Question 4

Do board members get paid?

Accepted Answer

Board members and Trustees are volunteer positions.  It's down to each organisation whether they can cover travel costs or offer any perks. Come along and find out!

Question 5

What if I'm not picked for a board on the night?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry, your skills might not fit these particular organisations, but we will keep you on file for other organisations.

Question 6

Who is doing the 'Speed Dating'?

Accepted Answer

Both the organisations looking for a board member and those looking to join the board will have 10 minutes to chat and you will be 'dating' each other :)

Question 7

What if we're not a good fit?

Accepted Answer

That's ok. These things happen. This will be the first of many sessions.

Question 8

I don't have a business yet, can I join?

Accepted Answer

This event is for folks who already have an asset locked business. If you need help setting up your business, you can always book a free 30-minute discovery call with our consultancy team consultancy@thecirclecic.org.uk

Question 9

What does it mean to be asset locked?

Accepted Answer

An “asset lock” is a way of ensuring that the assets of a company or society can never be cashed in by or transferred to private individuals or other companies for their own advantage.

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