In this thoughtful reflection, Mary Agbesanwa takes us inside the experience of stepping into trusteeship as a young person, exploring imposter syndrome, confidence, and the often underrated skills that develop through governance and leadership roles.

We’ve been changing boardrooms since 2019. For Trustees’ Week (9-13 November), we need your help to take our work to the next level. If you’re aged 18-30, have a connection to London, and are passionate about youth-led action, read on.

In this blog, Alisa shares her journey into becoming a trustee in her 20s, breaking down the realities of getting started, navigating recruitment, and building confidence in spaces where young people are often underrepresented.

We’re delighted to welcome Joe Hayman as Interim CEO of the Young Trustees Movement. Please join us in welcoming Joe to the role as he supports the movement through an important period of transition. Read on to learn more about his journey to Young Trustees Movement, his belief in the transformational power of youth leadership, and his plans for the months ahead.

This year, Young Trustees Movement is excited to be launching Across the Board, a brand new training offer for charity boards which aims to equip chairs & trustees with the knowledge and tools they need to embrace working with, recruiting and retaining young people.

We’re so happy to welcome Amber Amoo-Gottfried to the Young Trustees Movement as one of our trainers! Amber is a youth empowerment advocate and learning designer for social change. Their work combines intersectional, interdisciplinary, and intergenerational approaches to build inclusive social and climate action through a community-led approach