Trustees’ week is an annual event to showcase the great work trustees’ do and it provides an opportunity for everyone to get involved and make a difference. It is a time to say Thank you to our trustees for playing a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about VAL’s work.
We asked some of our trustees’ what it meant to be a Trustee for them, here are some of the responses we received:
Linda Jones, the Chair of VAL’s board of trustees, talks about how the role of a charity trustee can be a rewarding experience as well as a vital one for charities. There are lots of ways to support charities, including volunteering. Many could not provide the breadth and quality of services without their volunteers.
Whilst the critical work is the delivery of our services, the charities could not exist without trustees, and are stronger as a result of effective planning and financial management. What I have learned is that the role of a trustee is an important one and plays a critical role in the health and development in any charity.
Read Linda’s blog here.
I have been a Trustee for VAL since June 2016
Being a trustee of VAL has allowed me to utilise my professional expertise for a cause that I am passionate about. For me that is the health and wellbeing of people of Leicester and Leicestershire. By a trustee, I am able to fulfil ambitions and goals that I feel make a real difference to the community we live in.
During my time as a trustee, l have met great people with the same passion as mine- to help the people in local communities to change their lives for the better. – Cleto Mudhefi VAL Trustee
I don’t have the skills to fundraise but I can use my knowledge and background in finance and accountancy to help the organisation to help its service users. There are so many charities in the sector that are crying out for trustees to assist with governance and to bring commercial sector experience to their organisations.
I currently sit on four trustee boards and I am really passionate about what we do, but we need more people to get involved as trustees. Why not see how you can help others improves their lives for the better?
Mohamed Esat, VAL’s Treasurer, writes about his experience of being a trustee and what made him decide to become a trustee.
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Becoming a trustee is an exciting opportunity to benefit society and really make a difference. It can be a hugely rewarding, important and exciting role. Trustees not only give their time, skills and experience to a good cause, they can learn new and useful skills too.
We are seeking three new trustees to help strengthen the Board, who share our vision and demonstrate a deep commitment to providing a range of essential support to people in need. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
Find out more and how to apply here.