New research from the Charity Commission and Pro Bono Economics shows the vast majority of trustees are “immensely positive” about their experience, with 8 in 10 trustees likely to recommend the role to others.
This comes at a time when Civic Voice is actively recruiting new trustees with specific skills sets and experiences, to complement the board at a time of renewal. CEO Rob Hattersley reports that there a several excellent potential trustees in the pipeline, but more are still needed.
Over half of young trustees said trusteeship supported their career development, while older trustees said it gave them the opportunity to give back. The research suggests movement towards gender parity on trustee boards, with 43% of trustees now female compared to 36% in 2017.
Findings suggest some boards could benefit from more people with certain skills including legal, finance, anti-fraud measures and marketing.
This is the most comprehensive survey ever undertaken of trustee motivations and skills. Building a better picture of the experience of trustees helps the Commission, policy makers and the sector better understand the skills, motivations and backgrounds of existing trustees, and engage the broadest possible pool of trustee talent.
Read the full report from Charity Commission and Pro Bono Economics