Be Inspired
There’s no better way to find out what it means to be a trustee than by hearing straight from the horse’s mouth!
Bringing experience to charity
Sushila is a mother of 2 in her early forties, who recently changed careers from senior corporate management to running her own business as a personal development trainer. She is also now a trustee at Birmingham Focus on Blindness. (read more)
Getting the most from trusteeship
Brent Thomas co-founded and runs PrimeTimers, a charity that helps other charities to grow. He has also been a trustee for the Family Welfare Association for the last two years. (read more)
Passion making a difference
28 year old Nana was born in the UK, but brought up in Ghana. She came back to the UK nine years ago and, with a group of friends, was inspired to set up the Korle-Bu Family Fund helping children in Ghana. (read more)
Sharing and gaining skills
Lucy Caldicott is on the board at Vauxhall City Farm, which has given her a more rounded involvement across the whole running of an organisation, and she has used her fundraising skills regularly. (read more)
"Discussions at trustee board meetings can be very varied – from choosing between buying a cow or a sheep, to developing a three year strategy and business plan!"