Next week is the annual celebration of Trustees' Week. There are nearly 1 million trustees in the UK, all of whom freely offering their time and expertise to support charities. Trustees' Week is an opportunity to show our appreciation for their dedication.
The theme for Trustees' Week 2024 trustee recruitment and retention, highlighting a common challenge shared by many charity boards. NCVO know that strong, active and full trustee boards are key to the success of an organisation, and hope to offer support for this area of trusteeship in particular.
Whether you're an experienced trustee, new to the role, or a staff member looking to show your thanks and support to your board, there's lots going on for Trustees' Week that you can get involved in.
Free Events & Training this Trustees' Week and beyond
Monday 4th November
12:00 - 13:00 - Young Trustees Movement: Create a diverse, inclusive and effective boardroom - click here
Tuesday 5th November
10:30 - 12:00 - NCVO Trustee recruitment and retention report launch - click here to see the event and join the waiting list
12:00 - 13:00 - Young Trustees Movement Community Cafe: The Launch - click here
Wednesday 6th November
10:00 - 11:15 - Third Sector Lab: Digital Trustees Matchmaking Event - click here
17:00 - 18:30 - Burton Sweet: Trustees' Week Reception in Bristol - click here
18:00 - 19:30 - Advice Services Alliance: Tools for Trustees of Black, Asian, Ethnic or Refugee advice provider agencies- click here
Thursday 7th November
10:00 - 11:15 - ICAEW: What’s the best legal form for your charity or social business? - click here
12:00 - 13:00 - Young Trustees Movement Champion Training - click here
Tuesday 12th November
18:30 - 20:00 - Spark Somerset Trustees' Forum: Charity Finance for Trustees - click here
Wednesday 20th November
12:30 - 13:30 - Property Compliance Webinar for Governors/Trustees - click here
Paid Events
Wednesday 27th November
10:00 - 16:00 - Association of Chairs: Dynamic Duo – balancing the roles between Chair and CEO - click here
17:00 - 18:15 Association of Chairs: Chairing Essentials - Building the board you want - click here
09:30 - 16:15 - DSC It's Tough at the Top: Good Leadership Matters - click here
Getting on Board recently announced the sad news that they will be shutting their doors. Their brilliant annual programme, Festival of Trusteeship, will be running for the last time this Trustees' Week. All sessions are now sold out on Eventbrite - you can view the collection here. However, recordings from their Trustee Learning Programme can be watched on their YouTube channel here.
Trustee Recruitment - Where to advertise?
3SG's Jobs Page shares local trustee adverts. 3SG members can post an advert for the discounted rate of £20, non-members can advertise for £60. This includes weekly promotion across our newsletters and social media. Click here to upload your Trustee vacancy, or email contact@3sg.org.uk
Reach Volunteering provides a trustee recruitment service for charities, free of charge or at low cost.
Other Resources
3SG's Leaders' Network - Subscribe to updates on our Leaders' Network, which meets regularly and is designed for those in leadership roles in the local Third Sector, including trustees.
Free charity trustee training from Institute of Chartered Accountants In England and Wales
The Charity Commission's Essential trustee guide (England and Wales)
The Charity Commission: Duties of a Trustee (England and Wales) Infographic
Cranfield Trust blog: The role of Trustees at a time of crisis
Trustees Unlimited 'Step on Board' and 'Thrive on Board' programmes
Find out more about Trustees' Week on the official website: https://trusteesweek.org/
If there's anything you'd like to see us offer regarding support for Trustees and Trusteeship, please don't hesitate to get in touch via contact@3sg.org.uk
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