- Ability to build relationships with others on the board and with internal/external stakeholders.
- Ability to think strategically, a willingness to ask questions, debate and work collaboratively to achieve good decision-making.
- A willingness to foster and understand good charity governance, financial and risk management.
- Empathy with the mission and values of Ormiston Trust in reaching and supporting young people and families.
- Credibility in your field and ability to use expertise to further the strategic aims of Ormiston Trust.
Specific Trustee Qualities 2025
- Education: enrichment from a national or regional perspective.
- Youth sector student voice advocacy and/or family and/or community engagement or services.
- Strategic partnerships.
- Evaluation and impact.
- Entrepreneurship and innovation.
Time Commitment (circa 10 days a year)
- Preparation and attendance at four Board meetings in Central London each year.
- Term of office is for 4 years, potentially renewable for a further four years.
- The following Board sub-committees are in place and have their own additional time commitments. Directors may be asked to join a Sub-Committee where it covers a topic that’s considered to be their area of their expertise and knowledge.
- Finance Sub-Committee is arranged four times a year and usually takes place as a teleconference.
- Grants Committee is arranged four times a year and usually takes place as a teleconference.
- In addition to Board Meetings, other contact – usually electronic or by telephone – may be necessary to make ad hoc decisions as appropriate.