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Authenticity in action – embedding lived experience in charities
Reflections by Suneet Sharma Embedding lived experience is key to entrenching equity of representation, beneficiary voices and ensuring you remain engaged with the right stakeholders in fulfilling your…
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Recruiting and retaining young board members
Amena Dove, a board member for the Sex Education Forum, shares her insights on being a young board member, and things to bear in mind when looking for…
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Engaging young trustees
Emrys Green, Chair of The Institute of Leadership, shares a personal reflection on two decades of involving younger people in governance. How to engage young trustees, and why…
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Embedding disability inclusion on charity boards
Reflections from a peer learning session, by Stephen Bunbury In January 2025, I had the privilege of facilitating a peer session for London charity chairs and co-chairs, hosted…
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The chair’s role in elevating diverse perspectives
Heather Paterson, Chair of trustees for Proud Changemakers, explains how chairs can elevate diverse voices and ensure that lived experiences shape board decisions and culture. All stories matter…