Charities - Getting The Right Mix

Trustees are responsible for controlling the management and administration of charities and therefore carry out a vital role. It is important that the trustees have an appropriate mix of skills and experience. However, since trustees cannot be remunerated for the execution of this role it can sometimes be difficult for organisations to attract suitable candidates.

What is a 'strong board'?

The Charity Commission considers a 'strong board' to be one of the hallmarks of an effective charity. Its guidance states that a charity should demonstrate this by:

• ensuring that the board is constituted in accordance with the charity's governing document
• identifying the mix of skills, knowledge and experience necessary for that particular charity