Become a Trustee and Give Back to the Community

If your New Year’s Resolution was to make a difference but you haven’t quite decided what that looks like, and you don’t have loads of time, have you considered becoming a trustee or NonExecutive Director?

Joining the Board of a local charity or not-for-profit organisation is a great way to not only give back to your community, but to also grow your career prospects.

If there is a cause or charity that you care about and are passionate to support, it’s not just financial donations that can make a difference, but your time and expertise. Often, they will be looking for people who are passionate and if you have a skill or experience, that is even better.

You don’t have to be older or well off to be a Trustee, research has shown that the more diverse the Board, the better decisions are made. Many forwardthinking organisations are actively recruiting based on lived experience.

If time constraints have put you off in the past, as an indication, most Boards meet every quarter for a couple of hours and there might be an hour’s worth of reading before and after the meeting.

If you’d like to find out more about becoming a Trustee, email rachel@cffc.co.uk