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Trustee Support

Trustees (sometimes called board or committee members) play a vital role in guiding voluntary and community organisations. They help set a clear strategy, ensure activities align with the organisation’s vision, and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Being a trustee can be incredibly rewarding. It’s a chance to:

• Shape the direction and work of an organisation you care about

• Use your skills and experience for a good cause

• Learn from others and grow your knowledge

• Be part of a passionate and diverse team

Working with others who bring different ideas and perspectives is often one of the most enjoyable and inspiring parts of being a trustee.

Support for Boards and Committees

Are you part of a voluntary or community organisation in Bridgend County Borough? We’re here to help you strengthen your board and plan for the future.

We can help you:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of trustees

• Develop resources and processes to induct new board members

• Support ongoing development and training for existing members

• Find new trustees to bring in fresh skills and perspectives

• Create and implement strategic plans for your organisation

• Connect with other groups facing similar challenges to share ideas and solutions

📩 Need support?
Email our Third Sector Relations team at bavo@bavo.org.uk — we’re here to help.

What are the benefits of getting involved?

As a volunteer trustee, you will:

• build your CV;
• gain experience for future jobs;
• help your community become a better place to live;
• develop or expand your business management skills;
  develop your strategic, operational and financial planning knowledge and expertise;
• build your network;
• make new friends;
• receive training

Trustee Network

BAVO hosts quarterly network meeting for trustees to share effective practise and ideas with each other and to keep up to date with good governance and funding opportunities. These meetings also provide the chance to network with fellow trustees.

Trustees find the meetings to be really useful and supportive. Meetings are currently held both in-person and online via Teams.

Click below for more information:

Check out all of the Networks & Forums available below:

Trustee Audit

One of the essential requirements for good governance in any organisation is for its trustee board or committee to have a good mixture of skills and experience across the team as a whole.

A good way of checking out what your Board or Committee currently has (and hasn’t /needs) is to undertake a skills audit.

Click to download our Trustee Skills Audit

A BAVO staff member can help your Board or Committee work through this exercise; simply contact our Development Team to make arrangements by calling 01656 810400 or E: bavo@bavo.org.uk