Board Boost: THE TRUSTEE ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME

Our flagship programme Board Boost has been specifically designed for young trustees aged 30 and under who are looking to take the next step up in governance. It involves a blend of:


Whether you're looking to build confidence, take the lead on projects or even to apply for a Vice-Chair or Chair position, Board Boost providers the training & support environment to take your leadership skills to the next level.

Programme Overview


Duration

3 months, with sessions running on weekday evenings

Format

Online training sessions & 1:1 mentoring

Cost

£995.00 per person

Next Cohort

Sessions start early February 2027 with key dates released shortly

What You'll Learn

Board Boost is designed to equip the next generation of trustees with the skills, confidence, and frameworks they need to transform their charity boards and create lasting impact.

Module 1: De-Coding Power in the Boardroom

This session helps trustees map hidden boardroom decision-making structures, identify & navigate challenging organisational cultures, and understand themselves as peers on an equal footing with other board members.

Module 2: Knowing Your Value as a Young Trustee

Learn to audit your personal strengths, protect yourself against tokenism, and translate your unique lived experiences into  strategic contributions.

Module 3: Finance for Values-Driven Trustees

This module focuses on building confidence in analysing financial documents while ensuring that financial strategies, investments, and procurement align with a charity’s core values.

Module 4: Using Curiosity as a Superpower

In this session participants will practice using constructive curiosity and strategic questioning to uncover assumptions and challenge board decisions effectively.

Module 5: Building Your Leadership Ecosystem

Being a leader isn’t ever easy or simple.  In this session participants will reflect on their place within the broader young trustee movement while mapping out key support networks, allies, and personal wellbeing strategies.

1:1 Mentoring

Participants will be matched with a Young Trustees Movement-approved mentor who, over the course of three weeks, will help them scope a particular governance or professional development project that will be beneficial to their trustee journey.

Group Work

Through interactive group work, you’ll practice real-world skills to navigate tricky board dynamics and handle pushback with confidence. Working closely with your peers, you’ll learn how to handle tough conversations, support your allies, and use equity-focused strategies to drive a charity’s mission and ensure real impact.

Programme Wrap-up

Hear from young trustees across our Movement and  celebrate completing our trustee accelerator Board Boost. You’ll discuss how to implement everything you’ve learned, where to find extra support, and how to stay connected with our Movement.

Ready to Sign Up?

Board Boost is our programme for young trustee ready to take a step up in governance. If that sounds like you, click the button below to register your interest and join a powerful movement of young trustees transforming charity boards across the UK.

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