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Great work is already being done. Lots of organisations have young trustees on their boards already. Here are just a few amazing charities that are part of the movement.
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International, Online
Young Trustees Movement Champion Training
International, Online
Details
Region: International
Date: 19 July 2022 at 11:00
Price: Free
A free 1 hour workshop that will leave you equipped to champion diversity on boards.
About this event:
When 1/12 trustees are named either John or David and fewer than 3% of trustees are under 30. It’s no secret that board diversity is an issue.
Join us in changing that. The first step is attending this workshop.
By the end of our 1 hour workshop you will:
Be able to articulate and understand how young trustees can enable organisations to navigate uncertainty, future proof decisions and reflect the interest of their communities . Have a framework to understand how to approach diversity on boards. Be able to run a session with a board to plan practical and achievable next steps. What attendees have said about the training:
"Excellent training session, bringing together folks from the sector & aspiring young trustees. Something we're very keen prioritise as we expand our board" - Jon Arnold, CEO of Tiny Tickers "Feeling inspired after joining an amazing training". Ediane de Lima, Consultant at the Social Change Agency "I just became a Young Trustees Movement Champion! In this role I pledge to ensuring that young people are represented in the decision making of @S4TP_BigIdeas. I highly recommend the training." -Jen Baughan, CEO of Solutions for the Planet Optional extra hour:
There will also be an additional hour after the session where you will have access to a non-judgemental space, where you can talk through challenges, concerns and any other barriers to meaningfully recruiting and inducting young trustees.
Thanks to our funders we can offer this workshops for free. Please note we cap tickets so that we can make these sessions meaningful - if you book your ticket please be mindful of this.
This event will be held on Zoom and you will receive the login details in a confirmation email. If you need any support registering for, or accessing, the event please contact lois@youngtrusteesmovement.org.
We look forward to meeting you! Together we will double the number of young trustees by 2024.
Website: www.youngtrusteesmovement.org
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-trustees-movement-champion-training-tickets-123188392799
International, Online
Young Trustees Movement Champion Training
International, Online
Details
Region: International
Date: 15 August 2022 at 11:00
Price: Free
A free 1 hour workshop that will leave you equipped to champion diversity on boards.
About this event:
When 1/12 trustees are named either John or David and fewer than 3% of trustees are under 30. It’s no secret that board diversity is an issue.
Join us in changing that. The first step is attending this workshop.
By the end of our 1 hour workshop you will:
Be able to articulate and understand how young trustees can enable organisations to navigate uncertainty, future proof decisions and reflect the interest of their communities . Have a framework to understand how to approach diversity on boards. Be able to run a session with a board to plan practical and achievable next steps. What attendees have said about the training:
"Excellent training session, bringing together folks from the sector & aspiring young trustees. Something we're very keen prioritise as we expand our board" - Jon Arnold, CEO of Tiny Tickers "Feeling inspired after joining an amazing training". Ediane de Lima, Consultant at the Social Change Agency "I just became a Young Trustees Movement Champion! In this role I pledge to ensuring that young people are represented in the decision making of @S4TP_BigIdeas. I highly recommend the training." -Jen Baughan, CEO of Solutions for the Planet Optional extra hour:
There will also be an additional hour after the session where you will have access to a non-judgemental space, where you can talk through challenges, concerns and any other barriers to meaningfully recruiting and inducting young trustees.
Thanks to our funders we can offer this workshops for free. Please note we cap tickets so that we can make these sessions meaningful - if you book your ticket please be mindful of this.
This event will be held on Zoom and you will receive the login details in a confirmation email. If you need any support registering for, or accessing, the event please contact lois@youngtrusteesmovement.org.
We look forward to meeting you! Together we will double the number of young trustees by 2024.
Website: www.youngtrusteesmovement.org
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-trustees-movement-champion-training-tickets-123188392799
Trustee Vacancies
Lots of charity boards are recruiting now! Take a look at current vacancies and find the role that’s right for you.
Trustee, Scotland
Elpis Trust
Trustee, Scotland
Details
Website: https://elpiscentre.org.uk/
Added: 30 June 2022
Expires: 17 July 2022
Type: Trustee
Region: Scotland
Sector: Welfare
Are you an enthusiastic person who is committed to women's rights, tackling social inequality and improving outcomes for young people?
Are you interested in joining a dynamic and progressive organisation with a passion for supporting young women to have the best chance in life?
If this sounds like you and you have free time, skills and enthusiasm to put to good use, why not become a Board Member / Trustee for Elpis Trust in Glasgow
Trustee, Wales
Peak Cymru
Trustee, Wales
Details
Website: https://www.peakcymru.org/
Added: 30 June 2022
Expires: 31 July 2022
Type: Trustee
Region: Wales
Sector: Arts and Culture
Peak Cymru is seeking new Trustees who will bring enthusiasm, imagination and commitment to our board. If you believe in positive futures for rural Welsh communities, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for individuals who will widen the range of skills, knowledge and perspectives within our board. Our current workforce and leadership is predominantly white and degree educated, which does not reflect the diversity of lived experiences where we are working. We especially encourage applications from people whose heritage, identity or voice are not commonly represented in the arts and culture sector and / or in rural communities including people from global majority identities and backgrounds.
Most importantly we want people who bring enthusiasm, imagination and commitment to the role of Peak trustee. If you value creativity as an essential tool in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you
Trustee, England – East of England
River Waveney Trust
Trustee, England – East of England
Details
Website: https://www.riverwaveneytrust.org
Added: 29 June 2022
Expires: 31 December 2022
Type: Trustee
Region: England – East of England
Sector: Environmental
The River Waveney Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to improving the River Waveney, its tributaries and catchment, making it a better place for people and wildlife.
We are seeking 4-6 additional volunteers to join our board of trustees. We are looking for passionate, dedicated and committed individuals who are keen to make an active contribution to the Trust. We would like to recruit a diverse range of new trustees and welcome applications from younger candidates and those with transferable skills from other roles. We are particularly interested in individuals with skills in fundraising, communications, charity governance, larger river restoration projects, CDM and community projects.
We meet 6 times a year for a full trustee meeting with occasional sub-committee meetings in-between. Meetings are usually held in Harleston, Norfolk, so we ask that you are able to reach this location, although some are still held online. We meet in the evenings at 7pm.