Charity Trustees are those responsible for the running of a charity, giving direction and making strategic decisions. It’s a responsible role, but people from all walks of life are needed, as if trustees are all from the same socio-economic background with similar experiences, a board will be lacking in different perspectives and innovation.

Trustees play a critical role in steering a charity and ensuring operational effectiveness. Traditionally, trustees have been seasoned professionals, with years of experience, but there is a growing recognition that people of all ages and from all backgrounds can have something equally valid to contribute to trustee boards. Bringing younger people into your charity can be a positive move for all concerned! Currently, less that 3% of charity trustees are under the age of 30, making it difficult for boards to be truly representative.