Trustees’ Week is a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. Thank you for the time, commitment and effort you bring to your community to help it thrive.
First of all we’d like to thank our wonderful board for all of the incredible work they put into our organisation and the social enterprise landscape within Edinburgh!
Bob Giulianotti – Treasurer (Out of the Blue Abbeymount)
Emma Galloway (Balerno Village Trust)
Helene van der Ploeg (Grassmarket Community Project
Kim Harding (Edinburgh Festival of Cycling/The Bike Station)
Dr Sam Ross (The Melting Pot)
Finlay Clarkson (Space @ Broomhouse Hub/Coorie)
Governance is the Board’s responsibilities in setting the strategic direction and culture of the organisation and ensuring it is well led and managed, to achieve its objectives.
Before you begin recruiting new trustees, it’s important to take a step back and evaluate the current strengths and gaps on your Board.
Start by identifying the skills, experience, and perspectives already present on your Board
Once you’ve mapped out your current Board’s capabilities, this should help you identify any critical skills missing and establish if you have diverse perspectives and lived experiences that reflect your beneficiaries.
Recruiting Trustees
Volunteer Edinburgh offer information on and support with volunteering and opportunities in Edinburgh. On their website you can advertise for trustee roles or apply to be a trustee.
TrusteeConnect‘s primary purpose is to bridge the gap between individuals who have the potential to become trustees and organisations in need of diverse and skilled board members.
Get in contact with them to find the perfect match for your organisation with the skills and experience required to take you into the future.
