Trustee Forward - Developing Trustees, Growing Impact
Our new governance project to provide additional support to new trustees and aspiring chairs in Richmond upon Thames launched in March 2025. In partnership with Richmond Foundation, it offers targeted training, mentorship and peer support. Find out more.
Take a look at our simple presentation of what a trustee is - including key responsibilities, why you should consider volunteering as a trustee, what’s required, how to find the right role and support you can access (click on the title above to open the presentation)
Reporting Serious Incidents
Trustees are responsible for reporting serious incidents - this briefing provides a simple guide.
What is a Trustee?
Trustees are a vital part of any charitable organisation. This specialist volunteer role offers the chance to guide and develop an organisation’s success. The support we offer includes:
• Trustee Recruitment Evening: this annual event takes place in the Autumn and is a fantastic informal way to find out more about being a trustee if you're looking for a local opportunity, or meet potential new trustees if you're an organisation. The 2024 event took place on 25 September and was our biggest yet, with 30+ local charities participating on the evening.
• Trustee Recruitment (ongoing): contact our volunteering service if you’re interested in a role or you are looking for new trustees – email volunteer@richmondcvs.org.uk or call 020 8843 7940.
• Trustee Training: we offer two-part introductory sessions, if you’re a new trustee, want to refresh your skills or are simply thinking about taking a role on. Check our Training and Events page for upcoming dates or get in touch with training@richmondcvs.org.uk.
• Richmond Trustee Network: come to one of our network meetings held up to four times a year for local trustees to offer informal networking, learning and peer support.
Contact us
Email us at volunteer@richmondcvs.org.uk to find out more or subscribe to our e-news for regular updates.
Download our briefings
Take a look at our full range of suggested resources including those relating to governance on our Briefings and Resources page.
