Trustees

What is a trustee?

Trustees oversee everything a charity does, from setting the strategy to being responsible for its work and finances.

They're volunteers with big responsibilities but being a trustee is a rewarding way to make a difference.  As a trustee, you'll develop new skills and experience whilst contributing your ideas and knowledge to an organisation.

What do trustees do?

Some need professional expertise, such as healthcare,  finance, fundraising  or IT but you don't need to be a specialist to be valuable.  Fresh perspective, commitment, common sense and a passion for the core values of the charity.

Depending on the size of the charity, trustees will usually meet formally four to eight times a year.  Between meetings, you'll be expected to read papers and keep up to date with what's going on. You will also be expected to network amongst your own contacts, to raise awareness of your chosen charity.  You may be asked to take on other commitments (usually tailored to your own area of expertise) such as overseeing speacific projects or areas of work.

How can I join?

We currently do not have any vacancies to become a trustee at the moment but please contact our Chair of Trustee's Nigel Scarfe to register your interest, putting in the subject line Wessex Heartbeat Trustee Enquiry