Trustee Week 2025 takes place from 3–7 November, celebrating the vital contribution trustees make to charities across the UK.
It’s a time to recognise their leadership, commitment, and impact in strengthening governance and driving positive change.
Join the celebrations by sharing stories, hosting events, and thanking your trustees for all they do.
To help you get involved and access useful materials, please see the links below.
Charity Purposes and rules | Making decisions at a charity | Managing charity finances |
Managing conflicts of Interest |
What needs to be sent to Charity Commission | Safeguarding for charities and trustees |
Charity trustee: declaration of eligibility and responsibility | Sample trustee appointment letter |
Trustee Recruitment, Selection, and Induction pack: Lloyds Bank Foundation |
How to become a Charity Trustee Guide: Getting on board |
A guide to recruiting Black and Asian charity trustees: Getting on Board |
How to Diversify your Charity’s board: Getting on Board
How to recruit a trustee: Getting on Board | Chair tole description template: Association of chairs |
Getting young people onto trustee boards |
12 Questions about digital for trustees | Understanding the roles of a digital trustee |