Trustees of the week

"The biggest asset a new trustee has is a new perspective and the ability to ask innocent questions about why things are being done the way they are"

"The more Trustees feel rewarded by their efforts, the more they are willing to put in"

"It is wonderful to help to make things happen both in terms of the organisation and, especially, for the people we are supporting"

"Take time to learn about the organisation you are governing, the people you are employing and the trustees you are working with"

"Learn from those already in the role. Take pains to understand accounts. Have your own opinions rather than colluding with the status quo".

"I do not get involved for recognition but to satisfy myself, the desire comes from an inner drive to make a positive contribution in the society"

"A fresh line of thinking can be invigorating to the charity - and learning new skills and tackling new topics can be very rewarding for the trustee"

"Talk to other Trustees and become familiar with how things are run: talk to the Staff and get their points of view"

"I .. wanted to find ways to help people less well off who were struggling with the caring role"

"I would suggest that building relationships with individuals and the board as a whole is one important key in being effective"