Trustees' Week 2026

Trustees' Week takes place annually from 9th to 13th November. Trustees' Week is a chance to us as a Charity to thank and celebrate our wonderful Trustees. 

We thought we would share some information about what a Trustee is and how you can become one. 

What is a Trustee? 

Trustees are a very important group of volunteers who have legal responsibility for the planning and management of a charity. Trustees lead a charity and decide together how it is run. They are responsible for making sure their charity does what it was set up to do. 

What does a Trustee do? 

Trustees work together to make sure their charity:  

• has clear priorities and plans 

• follows its purposes (does what it was set up to do) 

• has the money it needs and manages its resources responsibly 

• operates effectively 

• follows its rules and the law 

As a charity trustee, you should expect to attend trustee meetings and make decisions about your charity. Most trustee roles require just a couple of hours a month, though the role varies by charity size. We ask our Trustees to attend approximately 8 meetings per year, plus occasional strategic or sub-group sessions. 

In smaller charities, trustees may run operations. In larger charities, trustees focus on strategy while staff handle daily work. 

Benefits of becoming a trustee 

Becoming a trustee provides an opportunity to play a vital role in the charity sector. Charities cannot do their job without them. Being a trustee can help you develop skills in leadership, problem solving and decision-making. It can also help you expand your professional network and enhance your career prospects.  

The role of being a trustee is incredibly rewarding, and you can closely support a cause that means a lot to you. 

Who can become a charity trustee 

Almost anyone can be a trustee. You should not need special qualifications or years of charity experience, But you must be aged 18 or over. 

Charities are often looking for a mix of skills, backgrounds and real-life experiences on their boards to help strengthen their collective expertise and decision-making. 

Who are the Trustees at Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough? 

Board of Trustees:   

• Tony Clark (Chair) 

• Susan Dewing 

• Joanne Pope 

• Stephen John McGregor 

• Karen Mignon 

• John Holdich OBE 

• Adrian Paul Kirby 

• Jeremy Alexander 

Chief Executive: 

• Melanie Pittock 

 Our Trustees do an incredible, vital job supporting our charity. We want to thank our board of Trustees for volunteering their time and their commitment to our charity. The difference you make doesn't go unnoticed.