Making the most of trusteeship
Mike Eastwood goes back to basics and sets out his essential guide for trustees considering taking up the mantle of governance
The role of a trustee is a unique one. You have the decision-making powers of a CEO to influence the causes you support, without having to get bogged down in the day-to-day responsibilities of doing the actual work. The caveat is that you are legally responsible, accountable and liable for the activities of the organisation. If you are a trustee or work with trustees, it is important to know what trustees can and can’t do especially in a small organisation where the distinction between governance and management easily gets blurred.
Author: Mike Eastwood
Mike Eastwood is the author of several books for the Directory of Social Change (DSC) and two of his popular titles Charity Trustee’s Handbook and Writing Better Funding Applications have been revised and updated in 2010.
Mike is currently director of operations for Liverpool Cathedral and diocesan secretary.
Former roles have included chair of NAVCA and CEO of the Directory of Social Change
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