Thank you for reading this page.

Being a charity trustee is one of the best things you can do in life to help people and your community. It is also personally rewarding to feel that you are doing good for others and, even better, when they appreciate your efforts on their behalf.  It sets an example for others to follow, particularly if you have kids.    

 

The choice is yours, but please recognise there really is a need for volunteers to step forward and work together.   And it looks good on your CV too!!

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You can find out more about being a trustee from the Charities Commission.   

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By law, trustees have to be eligible and, if elected, you will have to declare that you:  

• are willing to act as a trustee of the organisation

• understand your organisation’s purposes (objects) and rules set out in its governing document

• are not prevented from acting as a trustee because you:

  • have an unspent conviction for one or more of the offences listed here

  • have an IVA, debt relief order and/or a bankruptcy order

  • have been removed as a trustee in England, Scotland or Wales (by the Charity Commission or Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator)

  • have been removed from being in the management or control of any body in Scotland (under relevant legislation)

  • have been disqualified by the Charity Commission

  • are a disqualified company director

  • are a designated person for the purposes of anti-terrorism legislation

  • are on the sex offenders register

  • have been found in contempt of court for making (or causing to be made) a false statement

  • have been found guilty of disobedience to an order or direction of the Charity Commission