Trustees
Trustees are the driving force behind all Charities. Ensuring they understand their role and responsibilities and have a good mix of skills is vital to the smooth running of any organisation.
The guides and links below provide a good overview of most areas which might be of interest. Please select from the list below to find out more.
1. The Essential Trustee Guide
A comprehensive guide from the Charity Commission detailing the roles and responsibilities of a Trustee
2. The Essential Trustee: 6 main duties
Charity Commission short visual guide of the 6 main duties of being a Trustee.
Useful Links
Charity Trustee Welcome Pack
As a new charity trustee, this guide from the Charity Commission will help you in your role. It can also be used by existing trustees to refresh knowledge and skills.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charity-trustee-welcome-pack
Conflicts of Interest: A guide for Charity Trustees is available to help them understand the basics, and the Charity Commission expects them to deal with conflicts of interest facing them or their charity.