Trustee Recruitment: Barriers and Opportunities
30th April 2026
Recruiting charity trustees has long been a challenge, but recent research suggests the scale of the problem may be even greater than many in the
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Recruiting charity trustees has long been a challenge, but recent research suggests the scale of the problem may be even greater than many in the
Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June 2026) is a great time to celebrate volunteering, thank your supporters, and encourage new people to get involved. It is also a useful
The Charity Commission has updated two key pieces of guidance for trustees: CC20, which covers fundraising responsibilities, and CC40, which relates to fundraising for emergencies.
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