Becoming a charity trustee

Volunteering as a charity trustee can be a rewarding and great way to make a difference to and support a charity you care about. But how do you go about becoming a trustee, and what does it entail? In this Q&A Sue Shaw, Volunteer Development Coordinator at Community Works, will talk with Amy Lishman, Head of Member Engagement at Brighton Chamber, about what it means to be a charity trustee, how to find the right opportunities and what’s involved.

If you’re thinking about volunteering as a trustee in 2021, this Q&A session is for you.

Amy and Sue will discuss:

• Who can be a charity trustee? Are there any notable exclusions?
• What are the legal responsibilities of being a trustee?
• What are the best ways to find out about available trustee positions?
• Why do people become a trustee?
• How much time is involved?
• Are there common skills and attributes that charities are looking for on boards?
• What are charities doing to actively encouraging applications from a diverse range of candidates?

You can submit questions in advance to daisy@brightonchamber.co.uk or ask them at the event via the zoom chat function.

FAQs

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