‘I didn’t think I had time to be a trustee, but I’m so glad I proved myself wrong’

In the last in our series for Trustees Week 2025, Tony Rowan explains what he’s gained from volunteering as a charity trustee in Liverpool and the difference it’s made in his day job, too.

‘Being a trustee? I’m giving back to a charity that changed my life’

Almost 1 million people in the UK volunteer as charity trustees – for all sorts of reasons. As Trustees’ Week 2025 continues, Jamie Bennett explains how a life-changing experience motivated him…

From serving in the Army to giving back as a charity trustee…

Guy Davies isn’t just a co-founder of Charity Intelligence. He’s a former member of the British Army and an experienced trustee. As Trustees’ Week 2025 continues, he shares his story.

‘Being a Trustee gives me far more than I could ever give in return’

As Trustees’ Week 2025 gets underway, Julie Preston shares the story of her trusteeship and explains how much this voluntary role enriches her life…

Monday update

Fridays Insights

Refreshed guidance to protect your charity from fraud and cybercrime

Fraud can affect any charity and is one of the most common types of abuse within the sector. Meanwhile, cyber fraud is a key area of concern for many organisations that handle money and personal data.

Case Study: Providing ‘invaluable’ support to the North West Air Ambulance Charity

Support for trustees from the Charity Commission

We all want to feel confident in our roles and know we’re doing a good job. And as a charity trustee, there’s a lot to learn but no universal training programme or support...

Everything you need to know about the Charity Commission

Everything you need to know about the Charity Commission We explore how history of the Charity Commission, the role of the Commission in today’s society, how the Commission registers and regulates the charity sector, and so much more.