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.
The four committees that support the trustee board
John is a member of our audit and risk committee
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
The rules about volunteers from overseas, including who can and can’t volunteer and what the restrictions are
How to write a volunteer agreement without creating an employment contract
What to include in volunteer induction training to help new volunteers get started
How to support, supervise and get feedback from volunteers to improve their experience
How to keep volunteers engaged and retain them at your organisation
How to recognise and address problems or issues with your volunteers
How to dismiss a volunteer with fairness when other ways to solve a problem haven’t worked
Find out how other organisations have developed ways to engage young people in their volunteer programmes.
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
Make sure you offer the right volunteer training to help your volunteers do their roles