The Downswood Community Association
have managed this Community
Centre since 1990
and is a registered charity - No: 298218.
Ever thought of becoming a Charity Trustee? Charity trustees are the people legally responsible for the overall management and decision-making in a charity (they might be called something else - a member of the management or executive committee, a governor, a director etc). Trustees are volunteers. What do trustees do? Trustees are responsible for the direction and performance of their charity.If a charity has few or no staff they may be directly involved in the day-to-day running of the charity. If it is a larger charity staff will usually carry out the work of the charity and the trustees will be responsible for monitoring and controlling their activities. It can be a challenging role. If something goes wrong in the charity's work or finances the trustees bear ultimate responsibility - both legal and financial. But it can also be extremely interesting and rewarding, giving you the chance to exercise existing skills and develop new ones. Who can be a trustee? No-one under the age of 18 can be appointed as a trustee, and some people are disqualified by law from acting as charity trustees. This includes: anyone who has been convicted of an offence involving deception or dishonesty, unless the conviction is spent, anyone who is an undischarged bankrupt, anyone who has previously been removed from trusteeship of a charity by the court or the Charity Commissioners, anyone who is under a disqualification order under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986. What are the qualities needed to be a trustee? "Trustees need to be able - and willing - to give time to the efficient administration of the charity and the fulfilment of its trusts. We recommend they be selected on the basis of their relevant experience and skills and must be prepared to take an active part in the running of the charity." Before becoming a trustee ………………………… Make sure that you find out as much as possible
about a charity before becoming a trustee. Meet other trustees and ask about
the charity's activities, finances and funding.
Interested? Please ring John: (01622) 862730.
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