Do something reMARKable - spotlight on charity trustees

This week is National Trustees' Week which aims to highlight the importance of trustees and promote their contributions to various charitable organisations.

Every day this week, we are going to answer a frequently asked question about trustees! So keep an eye on our MAKE YOUR MARK UK LinkedIn page. Feel free to pose your own question for us to answer!

??3 benefits to your businesses - employees becoming a trustee

1. Supercharged Skills: When your team gets involved as charity trustees, they're not just making a difference, they're also developing their leadership and decision-making skills. Think win-win! ??
2. Feel-Good Factor: When your work family becomes part of a greater purpose bigger than your 9-to-5 job, it's like a morale rocket launch! It's like having your own real-life superheroes right in the office! ??
3. Community Impact: Spread the corporate social responsibility (CSR) love! When your business backs your team's charitable efforts, it's a heartfelt signal of your commitment to the community. That's like sending out a beacon of goodwill to customers and future team members. ??

??3 benefits to you - becoming a trustee

1. Personal Growth: Being a charity trustee is like embarking on a personal growth journey. You'll gain confidence, leadership skills, and a deep sense of purpose.??
2. Network Magic: When you step into the world of charity trusteeship, you'll meet amazing people who share your passions. It's like expanding your social circle with inspiring friends and mentors, and who knows what opportunities might come your way! Remember, its not what you know, it's who you know!??
3. Heartwarming Stories: Your trustee role will bring you heartwarming stories of lives positively impacted by your efforts.??

??How we can help charity boards

We've worked with lots of different charities, their board of trustees and senior managers to help:

• uncover the organisation's core values
• identify key strategic priorities
• provide trustee role training to understand their responsibilities
• leveraging their networks especially for fundraising
• provide executive coaching to help overcome obstacles and challenges

And that's just the tip of the iceberg!

We've collaborated extensively with trustee boards from various charitable organisations, including Mums In Need , ROTHERHAM ABUSE COUNSELLING SERVICE LIMITED , SCCCC , b:friend , Citizens Advice Sheffield (Sheffield Citizens Advice and Law Centre) & Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) .

"Mark and I worked together on facilitating a workshop with all the trustees and CEO to set the vision, intention and strategy for the next 3 years of the charity...Mark’s enthusiasm and passion are energising, and his perspective and insights are very helpful for any charity looking for clarity and support to maximise their impact!" (Daniel Burton, Former Chair of Trustees b:friend)

If you would like a chat about how we may be able to help you and your organisation,?book a free discovery call here.

?? Mark Smith | MAKE YOUR MARK UK

Helping businesses & charities to be better

P.S. Have you heard our latest podcast episode 'Mentoring Matters'? Mark interviewed Tracy Viner from Sheffield Chamber of Commerce . She imparts advice and insights for individuals contemplating a shift from the corporate world to the charity sector. Becoming a trustee would give yet more valuable experience to help with this transition.