To celebrate Trustees Week we asked people who sit on charity boards what motivates them. From wanting to give back to their communities to meeting new people and learning valuable skills, trustees have explained why they’ve taken on their vital roles.
If you’re also a trustee please tell us why in the comment section below or tweet @GdnVoluntary with the hashtag #whyimatrustee.
@GdnVoluntary because I ❤ connecting w/others w/the same common goal&passion to #makeadifference @NPFoodbank #WhyImATrustee #TrusteesWeek
— Aimee Ling (@AimeeLLing) November 2, 2015
To be part of a cause, a movement, and to enable women in my area to access the services I need. #WhyImaTrustee @SuttonWomen #trusteesweek
— Emma Smith-Bodie (@SmithBodie) November 3, 2015
@GdnVoluntary I am proud to be a Trustee of @TwoRidingsCF because together we make a difference to local communities doing great work
— Maureen MacLeod (@macmacleod) November 2, 2015
#whyimatrustee to support a cause I believe in, helping people to bring about positive futures @ICAI https://t.co/4tdwFUzOs4
— Martin Gilbraith (@martingilbraith) November 4, 2015
I'm a charity trustee to share knowledge, fight stigma, help with development & have the #serviceuser voice heard. #whyimatrustee
— Fiona Art (@FionaArt) November 4, 2015
@GdnVoluntary I can use my Marketing and Comms skills to contribute to a cause I really care about (#mentalhealth). #whyimatrustee
— Rachel (@OpenMindMH) November 2, 2015
Everyone has Value. Everyone has the Potential to give back. That's why i am a trustee of #Windrush and @CityPraise #whyimatrustee
— Tessy Ojo (@Ttall) November 5, 2015
Katharine is our Honorary Treasurer and is a qualified chartered accountant #trusteesweek #whyimatrustee pic.twitter.com/gUj7MhBPZN
— RoyalTrinityHospice (@trinityhospice) November 5, 2015
@GdnVoluntary I use my finance skills for a local charity. Great to give something back @ashgate_hospice #WhyImaTrustee #Trusteesweek
— Malcolm Pope (@MalcPope) November 3, 2015
@GdnVoluntary #whyi'matrustee bringing expertise and strategic objectivity excites me.Being passionate for the cause isn't enough sometimes
— Lisa Turan (@cbitlisa) November 3, 2015
@GdnVoluntary I'm trustee @VS_T an Essex #charity & #socent cos they are part of glue holding sector together #trusteeweek #WhyImaTrustee
— 3rd Sector Futures (@3dSectorFutures) November 3, 2015
#WhyImaTrustee to actively work for causes I care about and help a great organisation to achieve its potential. It's not easy but I love it
— Jess Barrett (@JessBarrett227) November 3, 2015
I'm an @ioftweets Trustee & @thefrsb Director for high standards & excellent fundraising for a better world #Trusteesweek #whyimatrustee
— Mike Wade (@MikeWadeUK) November 3, 2015
I'm a trustee of @ActiononPoverty 'cos I believe all should have skills and chance to create a better life #trusteesweek #whyimatrustee
— Justine Williams (@justine_william) November 4, 2015
Get to put your skills & experience to new use, in a different context, & (cliché klaxon) to make a difference. #WhyImaTrustee #trusteesweek
— Sophie Goldsworthy (@Sophie_Gee) November 3, 2015
Because @PACEYchildcare supports the wonderful people who provide care and learning to help children thrive #WhyImaTrustee #TrusteesWeek
— Sarah Atkinson (@SarahHatstand) November 2, 2015
#WhyImaTrustee a way to use my skills, questioning mind and experience to help make an organisation stronger so it can help more people
— Susan Murray (@RamsayMurray) November 2, 2015
#whyimatrustee Chances to learn & grow. Giving back to community. Cross pollination across orgs and sectors #trusteesweek
— Jackie Pollock (@kievia) November 3, 2015
@DonnaJHart11 Trustee at @ExeterCAB #whyimatrustee I was so impressed with their work & the commitment of their volunteers, I wanted to help
— The Family Law Co. (@TheFamilyLawCo) November 5, 2015
#whyimatrustee I'm a trustee for the @DianaAward because young people should be recognised for all the brilliant things they do #trusteeweek
— Binda Bhudia-Patel (@BindaBhudia) November 3, 2015
If you are interested in finding out about how you can become a trustee, you can visit the Charity Commission website for more information about what’s involved.
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