James has worked in the charity sector since 2001
Dr Singh has a background in general practice, specialising in medical law, ethics and patient safety
Ruth is chief executive of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Dr Kumar is an interdisciplinary social science academic, an equalities consultant and a disability activist
Jude works with our board to help them consider the opportunities and risks of using AI
Philippe is Head of Foreign Exchange at the Bank of England and an active charity trustee.
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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