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We explore trustee diversity with a series of interviews featuring five different trustees. How important is board diversity? And could you be a trustee?

by CrisTiberian last modified Jan 25, 2011 11:33 AM

Listen to the full podcast, lasting 4 mins 39 seconds

Raising awareness about trustee diversity

Our series of podcasts aims to inspire people from all walks of life to think about trusteeship as an exciting, rewarding volunteering opportunity but also to highlight the importance of diversity on charity boards. 

Trustee interviews - in full

Our five trustees talk candidly about how they got involved in this work, how it has enriched their lives, and how to get the most out of a fantastic volunteering opportunity.

Barrie Collins, trustee of Centre for Tomorrow's Company

Barrie Collins imageAge: 64
Background:
Barrie Collins is a former management consultant and trustee of Centre for Tomorrow’s Company. He became the chairman 18 months ago after having served as the treasurer of the charity.

Listen to Barrie's story in full and ask him a question.

Damien Clarkson, trustee of Young Achievers Trust

Damien Clarkson imageAge: 26
Background:
Damien is a professional marketeer and is marketing and communications trustee at Young Achievers.

Listen to Damien's story in full and ask him a question.

Jacqueline Williams, trustee of ACORD

Jacqueline Williams image Age: 47
Background: Jacqueline is a trained lawyer and accountant, and runs her own consultancy. She is a trustee of ACORD (Agency for Cooperation in Research & Development) 

Listen to Jacqueline's story in full and ask her a question.

Edward Pickering, trustee of Relate in Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow

Edward Pickering imageAge: 32
Background:
Edward was a commercial consultant before becoming manager of Advice Line (the Citizens’ Advice telephone service). He is a trustee of Relate in Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow.

Listen to Edward's story in full and ask him a question.

Virginia Low, trustee of the Stuart Low Trust

Virginia Low imageAge: 65
Background: Virginia comes from the USA and used to be a school governor. In 1999 she set up the Stuart Low Trust in memory of her son. Stuart killed himself because he couldn’t find the help he needed to cope with schizophrenia.

Listen to Virginia's story in full and ask her a question.

More on trustees...

Here are our top five pages about becoming and being a trustee:

1) Becoming a trustee - where to find vacancies

2) Trustee Matching Event - views about the role of trustees and what to think about when considering becoming one.

3) Understanding what a trustee is.

4) The responsibilities of charity trustees.

5) In the Chair podcasts - series of interviews with chairs of boards.

We'd like to thank the Small Charities' Coalition for their help and assistance with this project.

 
 
 
 

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