You’re in good company!
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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Upcoming Events
Join an event to get support and take practical next steps to achieve your trustee goals.
International, Online
Help shape how youth voice is heard in Arts Sector governance! OVER 30s EVENT
International, Online
Details
Region: International
Date: 31 March 2023 at 11:00
Price: Free
The Young Trustees Movement, supported by Arts Council England, wants to meaningfully increase youth voice within arts charities.
Meet with other movement champions to inform how arts charities can meaningfully embed young people in their decision making.
Young Trustees Movement are leading on a project that aims to break down the barriers to youth voice within arts sector governance, and would like to hear the thoughts of movement champions like you!
We are holding consultation workshops to help us create practical recommendations for meaningful youth involvement.
This session is designed for people aged over 30 who are involved in arts charity governance and/or leadership and/or youth participation- for the consultation aimed at people aged under 30 who are interested or involved in arts governance / leadership, please see our events page.
International, Online
FREE - Young Trustees Movement Champion Training
International, Online
Details
Region: International
Date: 05 April 2023 at 11:00
Price: Free
A free 1 hour workshop that will leave you equipped to champion diversity on boards. This is held monthly, with new dates regularly added. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-trustees-movement-champion-training-tickets-123188392799
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 hello@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, England – South West
Bristol Community Arts
Trustee, England – South West
Details
Website: https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/
Added: 31 March 2023
Expires: 29 June 2023
Type: Trustee
Region: England – South West
Sector: Arts and Culture
You will help prevent people from becoming socially excluded, relieve the needs of people who are experiencing social exclusion and assist them to integrate more into society.
Whether you are an experienced Trustee or wanting to take your first step at Board level, we want to hear from you.
Trustee, England – London
United Nations Association UK
Trustee, England – London
Details
Website: https://una.org.uk/
Added: 31 March 2023
Expires: 15 April 2023
Type: Trustee
Region: England – London
Sector: International
We are looking to fill a few vacancies on our Board of Directors. In addition to financial, fundraising, and legal experience, we are looking for people who have expertise or familiarity with international affairs, organisational change, grassroots organising, and engagement with young people.
UNA-UK's vision is to build a global community connected in its pursuit of equality, sustainability, and peace. Our mission is to build movements for systemic transformation at the UN; and to advocate for UK action for global cooperation. Our values are boldness, intersectionality, accountability, and solidarity.
Treasurer, National
Hope for Children
Treasurer, National
Details
Website: https://www.hope-for-children.org/
Added: 31 March 2023
Expires: 28 April 2023
Type: Treasurer
Region: National
Sector: International
Hope for Children is an international development charity that passionately believes every child has the right to a happy, healthy and positive childhood. Almost half of the world’s children are vulnerable and living in poverty. We are changing this by making a safe and fulfilling childhood a reality for more of the world’s children. We are improving their access to education and healthcare, and empowering their families to support themselves whilst developing their confidence and self-esteem. Most importantly, we are giving them hope.
We are currently looking for a new Treasurer to join our team. The Treasurer will deliver a critical role as part of Hope for Children’s board of trustees, working closely with the CEO, Finance Officer, and Accountant to monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation. They will ensure the financial affairs of the charity are legal, constitutional, and within accepted accounting practice.