ALT Practical ways to encourage a wider range of trustee applications. Holding your trustee meetings at a place and time that works for more people. Holding some trustee meetings remotely (check your governing document allows this) Showing your charity welcomes, includes and develops its trustees. Search "Finding and appointing new trustees" guidance for more.

ALT Illustration of a person using a magnifying glass to review profiles of candidates for trustee roles on a laptop screen. Text reads "Guidance: Finding and appointing new trustees" with Charity Commission logo.

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ALT Charity Commission CEO, David Holdsworth.

ALT Quote from David Holdsworth, Chief Executive Officer: "Charities provide vital services, support the most vulnerable, and make communities stronger, kinder, and more connected. And you - the trustees - are the beating heart that keeps all of this alive. This week is our change to shine a light on the work you do, to celebrate your dedication, and to say a heartfelt thank you."

ALT Illustration of a person holding a magnifying glass over candidate profiles on a laptop screen, symbolizing trustee recruitment for charities.

ALT Illustration of a person holding a magnifying glass over candidate profiles on a screen, symbolizing trustee recruitment for charities.

ALT Illustration of a person holding a magnifying glass over candidate profiles on a laptop screen, symbolizing trustee recruitment for charities.