Welcome to www.CompassDisabilty.org.uk

Becoming a Trustee

Charities exist to create a better society. They operate for many different purposes, and in many ways. But they are united by their visions of a world without poverty, cruelty, disease, injustice or inequality. In England and Wales charities have long been a mainspring of positive social change. Behind them stand their Trustees, who have the ultimate responsibility for running them.

You are probably reading this because you are interested in becoming a Trustee. At Compass Disability Services your skills and energy will help to make a difference to other disabled people. You will become responsible for the charity’s mission, for its property, finances, policy and the employment of any staff or volunteers. But don't panic we have a Chief Executive Officer who deals with all these matters on a daily basis.

Being a Trustee can be hard work, but trusteeship should be rewarding and provide many opportunities for personal development. As you give your skills to the running of the charity, you will at the same time gather new skills and experience.

You would of course be joining a team of Trustees. The team is diverse and has a good mix of skills with people who understand the needs to be served, and others with business and management experience.

If you would like more information on becoming a Trustee please contact us or you can print an application form and send it to us

Click here for a Trustee Application Form.pdf