A Guide to Trustees' Week 2025

Trustees' Week runs from November 3rd - 7th and marks the annual celebration of trusteeship in the UK. There are nearly 1 million trustees, and this week is an opportunity to come together to celebrate their contributions, recognise their commitment and offer ongoing support for individual trustees and boards to thrive.

Throughout Trustees' Week there is a variety of training and events taking place, and resources shared, to help trustees in our communities feel supported and celebrated.

This year the focus is on 'Celebrating the power of good governance', an important theme made even more relevant by the upcoming update to the Charity Governance Code.

Whether you're an experienced trustee, new to the role, or a staff member looking to show your thanks and support to your board, there's lots going on for Trustees' Week that you can get involved in.

Free Events & Training this Trustees' Week and beyond

Tuesday 4th November

• 12:00 - 13:00 (Online): Governance trends 2025: What's changing and why it matters - Book Here.

• 12:30 - 13:30 (Online): Risk it for a biscuit: Are trustees playing it too safe? - Book Here

• 13:00 - 14:00 (Online): Trustees' Annual Report: Preparing for the Charities SORP 2026 - Book Here

• 16:30 - 17:30 (Online): How to close well: Tips for trustees navigating charity closure - Book Here

• 18:00 - 19:00 (Online): New to the board? How to make an impact from day one - Book Here

• 18:00 - 20:00 (Online): An introduction to being a charity trustee - Book Here

  
  

Wednesday 5th November

• 11:30 - 12:30 (Online): Crack the "Code of Governance" and Strengthen your Board - Book Here

• 12:00 - 13:00 (Online): Champions Training (Young Trustees Movement) - Book Here

• 12:00 - 13:00 (Online): Engaging with the new Charity Governance Code: the how and the why for smaller charities - Book Here

• 12:30 - 13:30 (Online): Challenge accepted: how to disagree well on boards - Book Here

• 14:00 - 15:30 (Online): Board behaviours workshop - Book Here

• 16:30 - 17:30 (Online): Trustee Transformed: bold ideas from the front line - Book Here

• 18:00 - 19:00 (Online): Young trustees wanted: Unlocking the next generation - Book Here

• 18:00 - 20:00 (Online): Recruiting charity trustees - Book Here

Thursday 6th November

• 10:00 - 11:30 (Online): AI essentials - Book Here

• 11:00 - 12:30 (Online): Digital Trustees: Strengthening Boards in a Digital Age - Book Here

• 3SG EVENT - 12:00 - 13:00 (Online): Navigating Board Challenges with Resolution Space - Book Here

• 12:30 - 13:30 (Online): Who's missing from your board? Inclusive approaches to finding trustees - Book Here

• 14:00 - 15:00 (Online): The new Code of Fundraising Practice - key responsibilities for trustees as the new code comes into effect - Book Here

• 16:30 - 17:30 (Online): Behind the scenes: What trustees should know about being a charity CEO - Book Here

• 18:00 - 19:00 (Online): How to build your confidence as a trustee - Book Here

Friday 7th November

• 12:30 - 13:30 (Online): Strategy that sticks: tools and tips for trustees - Book Here

• 16:30 - 17:30 (Online): How to not be a prat on a board - Book Here

Monday 10th November

• 09:00 - 13:00 (Online): Small charities: preparing for change - Book Here

Trustee Recruitment - Where to advertise?

3SG's Jobs Page shares local trustee adverts. 3SG members can post an advert for the discounted rate of £20, non-members can advertise for £60. This includes weekly promotion across our newsletters and social media. Click here to upload your Trustee vacancy, or email contact@3sg.org.uk 

Reach Volunteering provides a trustee recruitment service for charities, free of charge or at low cost.

Other Resources

3SG's Leaders' Network - Subscribe to updates on our Leaders' Network, which meets regularly and is designed for those in leadership roles in the local Third Sector, including trustees.

• Trustees' Week Supporter Resources

• Free charity trustee training from Institute of Chartered Accountants In England and Wales

• The Charity Commission's Essential trustee guide (England and Wales)

• The Charity Commission: Duties of a Trustee (England and Wales) Infographic

• The Charity Commission: 5 minute guides

• Cranfield Trust: Trustee skills audit checklist

• Cranfield Trust blog: The role of Trustees at a time of crisis

• Association of Chairs Guide: A Chair's Compass

• Reach Volunteering: The Trustee Recruitment Cycle

• DSC blog: How to be the perfect trustee

• Trustees Unlimited 'Step on Board' and 'Thrive on Board' programmes

Find out more about Trustees' Week on the official website: https://trusteesweek.org/

If there's anything you'd like to see us offer regarding support for Trustees and Trusteeship, please don't hesitate to get in touch via contact@3sg.org.uk