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THE YOUNG TRUSTEES IN LONDON PROGRAMME

This Trustees' Week, we're very excited to announce that applications are now open for our Young Trustees in London Programme. The fully funded programme will provide governance training & 1:1 mentoring to 15 young people aged 18-30 who currently live, work or volunteer in London. 

Funded by the City Bridge Foundation, the programme aims to support young Londoners who are interested in trusteeship to apply for their first governance positions. 

  • Online training modules
  • 1:1 mentoring
  • Group work & mock boardroom scenarios

What We'll Cover

We'll take you through a range of governance-related areas to give you a solid foundation upon which to build your trustee application.

Governance BASICS

Get to grips with how charity regulation works in the UK and the legal roles & responsibilities of trustees within this.

STRATEGY & PLANNING

Learn how trustees set strategic direction, as well as the distinction between strategy vs. operations when it comes to governance.

Building Confidence

Gain a deeper knowledge & understanding of what confidence is, how we can work on it as a skill and how to deal with imposter syndrome.

Charity Finances

Learn how to read & digest a charity's financial accounts, as well as important things to look out for as someone who holds financial responsibility for the organisation.

Finding the Right Role

Start your search for a trustee role with some handy tips & tricks to know before applying. Learn how to spot red and green flags when looking at trustee opportunities.

Interested in applying?

If you’re a young person between the ages of 18-30 who lives, works, studies or volunteers in London and you’re interested in trusteeship, this programme is for you. Places are completely free thanks to the City Bridge Foundation, but they are limited. 

Please click on the below application form to see the full list of programme dates, confirm you can attend, and begin your application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone who is aged 18 – 30 (inclusive) and lives, works, studies or volunteers in London can apply. No prior experience of being on a board is necessary. We particularly encourage applications from individuals and communities currently underrepresented on charity boards, including young people from the global majority, disabled people, care leavers, LGBTQ+ people, and working-class young people.

The programme will run for 12 weeks, with sessions happening weekly and their lengths varying. You can check the application form for the full details.

The core training sessions will take place online, but we will host an in-person session towards the end of the programme to give everyone the chance to meet.

Yes, it is completely free!  Thanks to funding from the City Bridge Foundation, your training, materials, and support are fully covered.

While the programme does not automatically place you onto a board, it actively connects you with London-based charities looking to recruit young trustees. You will leave with the knowledge, network, and confidence to find, evaluate, and apply for board vacancies that match your passions.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 13th December. Unfortunately late submissions won’t be accepted, so we encourage submitting your application early.

If you have any questions, require the application in an alternative format, or need any adjustments, please reach out to our team at [email protected].