Lucy Rhodes from Bates Wells gives a clear, friendly practical introduction of what it means to be a charity trustee – covering what charities do, why their purposes and legal structure matter, and how the Charity Commission fits in. She outlines the key duties, how to manage risks, and the personal rewards of trusteeship, while pointing you toward useful guidance and resources.
Future-proof your charity’s governance with strategic board succession planning. Learn how to build resilient, diverse boards for lasting impact.
Explore the highlights from the 2025 Charity Governance Awards and discover how small charities are leading the way in trustee leadership and governance excellence.
Charity leadership can be incredible. There is nothing quite like working with purpose and being able to see the positive impact of your efforts. Yet, it is fraught with challenges.
Many professionals assume that trusteeship is reserved for those at the pinnacle of their careers. In reality, trusteeship is an invaluable opportunity for professionals at all levels
In this guide, our Executive Search Consultant, Emily, shares some insights into how to find the right Trustee role for you in the Charity Sector.
The four-day working week has been gaining traction across the charity sector, but what does it really look like in practice?
Applying for a charity board role requires a unique approach compared to executive roles. The cover letter should be more values-based, reflecting your passion and desire to support at strategic level.
We want to celebrate the 18 Shortlisted charities and 6 winners of this year’s Charity Governance Awards, who showed exceptional charity governance.
This year 18 inspirational UK charities have been shortlisted for one of six awards, in categories including ‘Board Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’, ‘Transforming with Digital’ and the inaugural category: ‘People in Governance’.