CharitEpulse: Navigating the responsibilities and rewards of being a charity trustee
In this special edition of CharitEpulse, the trio have an in-depth conversation about what it’s like to be a charity trustee. Drawing on their personal experiences, they discuss:
- The role and purpose of trustees
- Risks and responsibilities involved in trusteeship
- Motivations for becoming a trustee
- Personal benefits from being a trustee
- Pathways to becoming a trustee – being approached vs. applying
- Advice for new trustees
- What makes a good trustee
- Fears and challenges trustees face
Listen time: 26 minutes
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Speakers
Charles Mesquita
Charities Director
Catherine Rustomji
Partner at Shakespeare Martineau
James Saunders
Partner at Moore Kingston SmithSubscribe to trustEnews
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