Trustees – Deciding Together

You can obtain valuable input on strategy at local and national level, by having people with personal experience as Trustees of organisation-wide boards. People can influence and participate using their specialist knowledge and skills, while gaining a deeper insight into the organisation's strategic direction.

Case study

Sarah Rae has been a Mind trustee since 2011. She explains the ways her involvement has benefited her and Mind. Read more...

"Working with Mind has been a richly rewarding experience which has led to personal growth and skills development. My involvement has never felt tokenistic, it has it has given me a great sense of purpose and played an enormous part in my ongoing recovery."

Things to consider:

• How much time will potential Trustees need to commit?
• What are the terms of membership?
• How will you recruit people with specific skills in addition to personal experience, if you need to?

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