One-day Trustee Recruitment Workshop (CPD accredited)

Ensuring that your trustee body remains quorate (i.e., has the minimum number of trustees in accordance with your governing document) and effective can be a challenging task.

In fact, our members tell us that trustee recruitment is one of the biggest challenges they face today.

Finding people who are interested in becoming trustees is the first challenge; finding the right people with the right skillset can sometimes feel impossible. The Almshouse Association hopes that we can help you overcome some of the obstacles you are facing in building a robust and effective Board of Trustees

We have created a CPD accredited workshop that has been designed to actively engage delegates in a structured process aimed at strengthening your trustee recruitment efforts. It offers valuable resources such as templates and practical connections, alongside guidance on advertising opportunities and statutory requirements. Additionally, it encourages honest reflection on whether your charity board truly represents the communities you serve.

2025 workshop venues and dates  –  click here to access a booking form

Objective of the Workshop: To enable delegates to learn about, apply best practice and feel confident in recruiting trustees for their almshouse charity.

During the day, you will:

  • be actively involved
  • review a robust trustee recruitment process
  • gain understanding of the statutory requirements for finding new trustees
  • complete and take away templates specific to your charity
  • Network with peers from local almshouse charities and discuss your recruitment challenges.

In the workshop, you will:

  • explore strategies to overcome challenges in recruiting trustees
  • review a skills audit and identify the types of individuals who are suitable for serving as trustees
  • agree the contents of a recruitment pack, including a role profile and application form
  • design an advertisement and establish where your charity can advertise
  • consider the steps of due diligence, including conducting interviews, providing inductions, and planning for succession.

At the end of the workshop, you will take home a recruitment handbook that includes the materials you create during the workshop, ready for immediate use in your charity upon your return.

Arrival from 09:00, the workshop will run from 09:30 – 16:30. Places per delegate cost £110 and include refreshments throughout the day, a light lunch and all workshop materials.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing admin@almshouses.org

Get ready to find your next trustees – book a workshop place – click here

posted 10 December 2024