05 February 2012

Each Trustee must have:
• integrity
• a commitment to the organisation and its objectives
• an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
• a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a Trustee
• strategic vision
• good, independent judgement
• an ability to think creatively a willingness to speak their mind
• an ability to work effectively as a member of a team

The board of Trustees will need skills and experience in the following areas:

• setting targets, monitoring and evaluating performance and programmes in commercial and non profit organisations
• financial management
• knowledge and/or experience of all or any of the following;
• economic development,
• community development
• facilities management
• legal matters
• fundraising
• recruitment and personnel management, including a knowledge of employment legislation public relations
• marketing
• computers and information technology
• campaigning
• education and learning