Being a Trustee is very rewarding. As a trustee, you are part of a team and will have the opportunity to apply your unique skills and experience while learning from others.
The clear and obvious benefit to being a trustee is the contribution you will make to a great cause, supporting the work of unpaid carers. An additional advantage for you of taking on a trustee role is the wealth of knowledge gained through strategic experience which can be hard to come by in your day to day paid role.
A trusteeship is a fantastic way of getting a head start, giving you the opportunity to develop and hone your critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills as well as developing vital strategic sensibilities and team working skills. The added value of a trusteeship will enhance your CV, giving you an immediate and powerful impact to progress your career, opening doors to new responsibilities and more senior job prospects.
At Crossroads Care Surrey, we are on the search for new people with relevant and transferrable skills in keys areas including accounting & finance, digital marketing & fundraising, and clinical care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Bi-monthly board meeting and attendance at the Annual General Meeting.
- Participate in strategic planning & policy decision-making.
- Support the senior management team, adding value, expert advice; and
- Play a pivotal role in supporting Crossroads to remain sustainable by getting involved to support the charity’s fundraising strategy.
For a Trustee pack or to have an informal chat call 01372 869 970 or email enquiries@crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk
Have you ever thought about becoming a trustee, but not too sure what it entails? Read our blog and find out more about the vital role that trustees have within a charity, and what the benefits are of becoming one.
What is a trustee?
A trustee is a volunteer who serves on the governing body of a charity. They play a very important role in making sure that a charity is doing what it is set up to do. Trustees use their skills and experience to support the charity and help them to achieve their aims.
What does a trustee do?
Some of the key responsibilities of a trustee include:
- Ensuring the charity is achieving its aims
- Participate in strategic planning and setting the direction of the charity
- Support the senior management team, adding value and expert advice
- Look after the charity’s finances
- Take care of the charity’s assets
What are the benefits of being a trustee?
- Give something back – As a trustee, you play an important part in shaping the work and strategic direction of the charity. Not only is being a trustee a rewarding way to help your community, but it also enables you to contribute your skills and expertise to a cause that is important to you.
- Be part of a team – Being a trustee means working closely with people from diverse professional backgrounds. It provides a great opportunity to gain new insights and to learn from other trustees.
- Develop skills and experience – Improve your CV by gaining valuable non-executive board experience, and learning new skills within a leadership role. This could open doors to new responsibilities and more senior job prospects.
You can read more in The Essential Trustee (a guide from the Charity Commission).
