Saskia is responsible for delivering a more connected, collaborative and impactful offer for members.
Leigh oversees our brand communications, membership services, policy and public affairs programmes.
Kate leads financial operations.
Nick leads our organisational transformation strategy.
Adrian leads people and culture.
Our board of three honorary officers and eight trustees
Angela is chief executive of Kensington and Chelsea Social Council
Chris is the chief executive of the NSPCC
Emily is head of insight and strategy at Breast Cancer Now
Georgina is chief executive of the Neurological Alliance
At a time of crisis, charities want and need to be able to give their all to supporting people who need it most. They cannot do that if they have to suspend their work or close altogether.
Volunteering rates have remained stable over the last few years. In 2018/19, 22% of people regularly volunteered with a group, club or organisation. While the pandemic is unlikely to influence the overall numbers of people volunteering in the UK, we will
Learn how to keep clear records of who holds decision-making authority.
Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located
Learn more about the key areas boards and trustees are responsible for
All trustees must take responsibility for decisions that benefit their charity
All trustees are responsible for shaping the culture of their board and charity
Trustees must make sure their charity’s money is safe and used properly
Trustees should think carefully about how to secure income for their charity
Seven steps to help trustees manage risk in their charity
Trustees need to make sure their charity follows employment law and has clear volunteer management processes
Guidance on Charity Commission, Companies House and serious incident reporting