Why become a charity trustee?

Trusteeship is a great way to use your professional skills and life experiences to make a difference to a cause you believe in. Volunteering as a charity trustee can help you to:


  • Enhance your CV 
  • Develop your personal and professional skills 
  • Learn about charity management and strategies 
  • Connect with your local community 


Trustees are at the heart of every voluntary organisation. They are key decision-makers and have important legal responsibilities. Without trustees, it is impossible for a charity or organisation to carry out its aims, improve its services and meet its objectives. 


Further information about becoming a charity trustee can be found here on the Spark Somerset website. If you need further support, please get in touch via Live Chat.

Quote: Being a Trustee enables me to use my professional skills and experiences to help play a role in shaping the future of the organisation and its beneficiaries. In return, it supports my own continuous personal development

Current Trustee roles

Trustee of the Charity
Organisation role · 0–4 hrs/month
Taunton
Trustee of the Charity
We are actively seeking trustees to support the development and governance of our board.Posted by In The Mix Project
Trustee
Organisation role · 1–4 hrs/Week
Taunton
Trustee
The North Taunton Partnership requires a Trustee to join it's governing board.Posted by North Taunton Partnership
Trustees
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Frome
Trustees
Has the lockdown helped you to rethink your priorities, do you have spare time to support a local charity?
Posted by The Pod
Chair
Organisation role · 4–8 hrs/Week · Starting from 1 Apr 2021
Yeovil
Chair
Unique opportunity to steer and develop the county team which fundraises for and supports children and adolescents with mental health issues throughout SomersetPosted by Somerset Family Counselling Trust
Trustee
Organisation role · Flexible hours
From home
Trustee
Escapeline is looking for new trustees to bring further expertise and experience to the Board. This is an unpaid, part-time position within our small team.Posted by Escapeline
Trustee
Organisation role · Flexible hours
From home
Trustee
Are you passionate about helping people with mental health issues? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the role of Trustee with WATCH.Posted by WATCH CIC
Young Trustee of In The Mix Project
Organisation role · 0–3 hrs/month
Taunton
Young Trustee of In The Mix Project
A chance to influence and take part in shaping and growing a charity for young peoplePosted by In The Mix Project
Trustee
Organisation role · 1–6 hrs/month
Flexible location
Trustee
South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) want to strengthen their Board of Trustees with up to 4 new Trustee appointments. Posted by South West Advocacy Network (SWAN)
Trustee Treasurer
Task
Westonzoyland
Trustee Treasurer

To provide support and guidance to the Board of Trustees, charity director and finance staff and have an overview of the charity's finances and strategy.
Posted by Ups and Downs Southwest
Trustee - Treasurer
Organisation role · 3–10 hrs/month
Bridgwater
Trustee - Treasurer
Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees as we seek to expand our facilities and range of activities of our Men's Shed Posted by Somerset Levels and Moors Shed (SLaMS)
Trustees & Volunteers
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Trustees & Volunteers
Climate Action Taunton is currently actively recruiting trustees. We are looking to grow and are looking for people to help us do this. Posted by Climate Action Taunton
Seeking a Trustee with Financial Expertise
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Bath
Seeking a Trustee with Financial Expertise
We're seeking a dedicated trustee with expertise in charity finance, to support and strengthen our financial operations. Posted by Evolve Music
Charity Treasurer
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Nov 2024
Minehead
Charity Treasurer
We are looking for a treasurer for our small active group. We are a registered charity so experience would be useful but not essential as training can be given.Posted by Minehead Dementia Action
Join our Board as volunteer Treasurer
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 9 Mar
Flexible location
Join our Board as volunteer Treasurer
We need your fresh perspectives and financial know-how to help us support and strengthen voluntary and community groups in Somerset! Posted by Spark Somerset
New
Trustee Vacancies
Organisation role · 7–15 hrs/month
Wincanton
Trustee Vacancies
The role of our Trustees is to ensure that the Balsam Centre is fulfilling its mission to help people lead healthy, happy lives, supporting our Executive Team. Posted by The Balsam Centre

Trustee stories

Read first hand accounts of what it's like to be a charity trustee

Michelle's story

Anyone can become a Trustee, regardless of their age or background! Michelle’s trustee career began in her ...
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Terence's story

I just couldn’t give up on life when there are others to whom I could offer my many years of experience to ...
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Sara's story

"My personal experiences have instilled a strong desire to ‘pay it forward’ and ensure that others have the ...
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Louise's story

"Trusteeship gives me a focus and a sense of achievement and has enabled me to meet loads of fantastic ...
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Photo of Karuna at an event

Karuna's Story

“Being part of the team here has allowed me to learn, form deep friendships, make a small difference towards ...
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Photograph of Grahame

Grahame's Story

Grahame is Chair of Trustees at Spark Somerset and has a career spanning health and social care, education, ...
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