Ready to help shape the future of a charity? Discover how you can step into a trustee role with confidence.

Becoming a charity trustee is a powerful way to make a meaningful difference and apply your skills in a new context. This session introduces staff to the opportunities trusteeship offers, the responsibilities involved, and the support available through King’s to help you take the next step.

What to expect

At this session, you will:

• Hear from experienced trustees and charity leaders about their pathways into board roles
• Gain realistic insights into the responsibilities, challenges and rewards of being a trustee
• Learn how charity boards work and what skills and perspectives they look for
• Discover how the Aspiring Trustees Programme can support your development
• Take part in a Q&A with speakers and connect with colleagues interested in trusteeship
• Receive guidance on next steps if you’re considering joining a charity board

Register for your free ticket here

Click here for more information about how King’s Volunteering’s is supporting staff to become board-level volunteers.

Speakers

We’ll be joined by:

• Mila Bombardieri – Senior Continuous Improvement Manager at King’s and Trustee for Barking Mad Dog Rescue
• Lucy Ball – CEO of New Bridge Foundation
• Leon Ward – CEO of Money Ready and Chair of Let Me Know

The panel will be chaired by Naureen Abubacker, Head of Volunteering at King's.

Event Schedule

• 15.00 – Optional refreshments and welcome
• 15.30 – Information session, Panel discussion + Q&A
• 16.30 – Optional networking
• 17:00 – Event ends

About the Aspiring Trustees Programme

The session will include an introduction to the Aspiring Trustees Programme (formerly the Charity Board Leadership Programme), led by Leon Ward. Open to 20 staff members, this online course provides a practical and accessible introduction to charity trusteeship and helps build the confidence, knowledge and insight needed to serve effectively on a board.