Trustees aim to add value to their organisation and have a positive impact on society, whilst at the same time getting personal and professional growth and challenge.  The role can be rewarding as well as challenging, as Trustees get to grips with the complexities of the charity sector and learn to manage the boundaries between the Trustee boards and the senior management team.

There is a lot of guidance for Trustees on their general legal and financial responsibilities (The Charity Commission and NCVO are good places to start).  But the role is much more than this and can feel lonely without peer support.

By joining the Trustees Forum you will have the benefit of the wisdom of up to twelve charity Trustees who wish to see you succeed.  There is no hidden agenda, just sharing common issues and giving and receiving new insights.

‘I have found the ella Trustees Forum meetings very helpful. The meetings are a very safe space to explore the role of trustees and discuss issues. The relaxed atmosphere gives the confidence to share ideas, offer support and learn from others. A very friendly and supportive group.‘ Noran, NechellsPOD

the benefits

Membership offers the opportunity and space for Trustees to gain confidence and engagement through a network of peers.  Through the forum they will:

  • Discuss any issues they may be facing in a confidential and non-judgemental environment, facilitated by the Chair.  This could be personal or it could be an organisational challenge or opportunity
  • Gain insight on key topics relevant to leadership in the charity sector from expert speakers
  • Be part of a group of likeminded peers where they can both learn to coach their peers and benefit from their support
  • Take a deeper dive into issues of relevance to the group.

‘I’ve found the Trustees Forum a very helpful way of airing challenges for my boards and frequently colleagues have suggested practical solutions.  The atmosphere is open and friendly, but we focus on important issues.’ Felicity, The Mighty Creatives and Upstart Projects.

membership delivers

The ella Trustees Forum is based on our tried and tested leadership development offer combining learning and support from both experts and peers.  Trustees are brought together to exchange ideas and resolve issues and challenges in a confidential and mutually supportive environment

The Core Elements of the Trustees Forum:

  1. Monthly meetings where the focus is on issue management using a proven, facilitated process, that is action and results oriented.  Members have the opportunity to raise issues and leverage the group’s experience and perspectives to identify potential solutions.
  2. Expert speaker sessions – access to all ella Forums speaker sessions.
  3. Workshops focusing on specific issues that matter to Trustees.  Expert input and facilitation with the emphasis on generating practical outputs that can be used to drive and inform actions.
  4. Individual Mentoring.
  5. An opportunity to attend the ella National Conference – meet other leaders and hear from world class speakers.

signing up for the Trustees Forum

Membership costs just £600 per year.

We invite anyone who is interested in membership to try out one or two sessions before deciding.  If you would like to be a guest at our next session, please click on the link below for the details, and to register:

Click HERE to register.

Don’t delay, encourage your Trustees to join today.  E-mail enquiries@ella-forums.org.

Chair

central forum chair

Gill Martin

Chair - Trustees Forum

Gill is an Organisational Development consultant, executive coach, and facilitator with over twenty-five years’ experience helping people, teams and organisations to perform at their best. She is passionate about developing resourceful and resilient leaders who can deliver individual performance at the highest level while creating a culture where everyone can find their place and purpose in order to thrive.

Gill has worked with leaders in the UK and Europe, and from a range of market sectors that includes organisations such as Roche, J Sainsbury, IMG, Innocent, Imperial College London, PRS for Music and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Gill enjoys working in partnership with her clients, acting as a coach and mentor as well as a consultant. She is equipped to use a wide range tools and techniques to help people and teams make sense of the world and her approach is always pragmatic, and action orientated.

Gill is passionate about her own development and her qualifications include, Level 7 ILM Executive Coaching qualification, Systemic Team Coaching Master Practitioner (Academy of Executive Coaching), Organisational Development Practitioner (Roffey Park); NLP Practitioner.