Being a trustee is a rewarding role with important responsibilities. Whether you are new to trusteeship or an experienced trustee, these resources provide practical guidance, useful information and tools to help you understand your responsibilities, strengthen your knowledge and make informed decisions to support your organisation’s success.
Read our other Trustees Week articles: A Trustees Experience and Could you make a difference as a trustee?
General Trustee Resources
Reach is the single largest source of trustees in the UK: charities appointed 1,387 trustees through us in 2025 alone. Our pool of prospective trustees has a wide range of expertise and is strikingly diverse – 60% of our community are under 40, and 50% from ethnic minorities.
https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/build-dynamic-trustee-board
Trustees Unlimited is a leading resource of trustees and board roles for not-for- profit organisations. They offer support for Trustees, from recruitment to information.
https://trustees-unlimited.co.uk/
How to recruit trustees for your charity – A practical guide by Getting on Board
Leading Trustees Week, with events in person and online, and resources.
https://trusteesweek.org/events/
5 Minute Guide Videos by Charity Commission
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDcZdIZx5BY&list=PLk0PpZkQFBZ5_P_AW9Tkq_5d5bvLw3WQ0&index=2
UK membership association dedicated to supporting chairs and boards to lead their charities well and achieve the most impact in society. We have over 1700 members – including chairs, co-chairs, vice-chairs, and trustees.
Events, training and resources and peer support/mentoring for Chairs and Trustees.
CIC (Community Interest Corporation)- Specific Resources
Official guidance on CIC formation, legal requirements and reporting.
Community Interest Companies Guidance – GOV.UK
Free online network membership, CIC guidance, templates, peer support and access to its funding support programme. Some specialist bid-writing support is limited and subject to selection.
https://www.cicassociation.com/
Free public guidance on governance, finance and organisational management. Free membership is available to eligible organisations with annual turnover below £50,000.
https://www.ncvo.org.uk/help-and-guidance/
School Governor-Specific Resources
Boards for Education (formerly Governors for Schools) connects schools, academy trusts, colleges, and education charities across England and Wales with skilled, independent volunteers. https://boardsforeducation.org.uk/
The Key is the country’s most trusted provider of knowledge and know-how to education leaders determined to make a difference.
https://schoolgovernors.thekeysupport.com/
Offers guidance, articles, research and resources on effective governance.
https://www.nga.org.uk/about/become-a-governor-trustee/