Thanking our Trustees
Our Board of Trustees oversees our strategic direction and monitors how we deliver our objectives. The diverse members of our Board, including those with lived experience of CF, combine their experiences and expertise, and work with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to achieve our vision.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Trustees for their work and dedication and for the time, commitment, and effort they bring to the Trust. Their input is valuable and the Trust wouldn’t be what it is without them.
“I wanted to become a trustee of a charity which means so much to me. I’ve always raised money for cystic fibrosis” – Neil’s story
We caught up with Neil to hear more about what it means to be a trustee, his hopes for the future of CF, and why listening to music in a field is his happy place.
“If you have the right people behind you, you can move mountains” – Michelle’s story
In September, our Trustee Michelle Shore, who has cystic fibrosis (CF), took on an epic challenge, walking the English coastline from Filey to Robin Hoods Bay to raise vital funds for Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Working with Our Trustees: Rebecca Brooker
As part of my role at the Trust, I am fortunate to work and support our Trustees. The Trustees are all senior volunteers who give their time to ensure good governance of the Trust.
Trustees attend Board meetings and various committees. Their commitment extends beyond the meetings - they read the papers in advance and in some cases, take part in pre-meetings beforehand.
Trustees also contribute by helping to recruit senior staff, taking part in conferences and events, and providing advice in their areas of expertise.
I am the main point of contact for all Trustees, with a particular focus on supporting the Chair of the Board. This includes coordinating the Chair’s regular meetings with the Chief Executive and arranging meetings with other Trustees. I also help Committee Chairs coordinate their meeting arrangements.
I begin working closely with Trustees as soon as they are recruited, supporting them through the Trust’s induction process, which requires a considerable amount of time.
Trustees give a great deal of their time in supporting the Trust and even take on fundraising challenges themselves. This is alongside their own work and personal commitments. Many are based across the country and travel to attend in-person meetings. Together, they bring a wide range of specialist knowledge and experience to the work of the Trust.
I feel I have come full circle as all current Trustees have been recruited since I started at the Trust 10 years ago and sadly some have, or are, coming to the end of their Trustee tenures.
I am grateful for the time and support our Trustees give, which helps contribute to the smooth running of the Trust. This is my thank you to every one of our Trustees.
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