Our flagship programmeBoard Boosthas been specifically designedfor 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.
Online training sessions
1:1 mentoring (with a YTM-approved mentor)
Interactive mock boardroom scenarios & group work
A couple of years ago even the idea of being a trustee was very daunting to me, but Board Boost gave me the confidence & skills to challenge & better myself.
"From a personal perspective, I was lacking in confidence when the programme started as I had recently returned to work from maternity leave. This programme gave me a real boost."
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.