Trusteeship seminar on board MV Balmoral in Bristol on Tuesday evening 25 November 2014
Posted on: 25 Nov 2014This evening, Tuesday 25 November 2014, there will be a free seminar on board the MV Balmoral in Bristol giving insights about trusteeship and joining the board of a charity. Those searching for such roles as well as business people with an interest in helping out in the charity and arts funded sector are asked to attend.
There are 70 tickets available and to register please click here. The MV Balmoral is docked outside M Shed just across Princess Street Bridge and car parking is available at Wapping Wharf. The event is hosted by Getting On Board, a charity that helps promotes new leaders through trusteeship and speakers include:
Dr Richard Pendlebury MBE DL
Chief Executive of Emmaus Bristol and a trustee or founder of several charities over the past 25 years, including Changing Tunes, The Beacon Centre in Wales, Filwood Hope, Emmaus UK and Emmaus Preston. Richard is currently a trustee at the Temple Trust and was made an MBE for charitable services to the community in the New Year Honours list at the end of 2008.
Jos Moule
Trustee of Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal which fund raises for the Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Jos is a partner at law firm Veale Wasbrough Vizards and has previously served as a charity trustee on the boards of the Bristol Old Vic, Wildscreen and the Dolphin Society. He is the co-author of 'Charity Governance' published by Jordans.
Mike Zeidler
From Happy Bristol. Giving insight into how trusteeship can boost personal happiness.
Claire Ladkin
Trustee at Bristol Zoo, Founder of Ad Hoc Projects, running bespoke projects in the Bristol business community. With a marketing background, Claire brings commercial acumen to the governance of the Zoo. She also sits on the Regional Development Committee for The Prince’s Trust.
Sarah Embleton
Senior Associate (in the employment law team) at Burges Salmon LLP and a member of the board of trustees at Jessie May Trust since 2010. The trust is a Bristol-based charity that provides nursing care within the home for children with life-limiting conditions. Sarah provides, among other support, advice on HR and employment issues and is also a member of the charity’s finance and resources committee.
Recent research by Getting on Board revealed that being a trustee makes the UK’s professionals happier, more confident – and perhaps even richer. Through 200 trustee interviews, it established that the benefits of trusteeship are not confined to the individual, with employers benefiting from increased expertise, skills and stronger corporate social responsibility programmes. 98% of trustees would recommend the role, and 65% of all trustees’ state that a board volunteering role has improved their CV. 74% of polled women improved in confidence thanks to being a trustee, and 38% had new leadership aspirations as a result.
Board-level volunteering could do wonders for Bristol’s employers too. 85% of bosses said trusteeship is an effective and low-cost way for staff to develop skills. 62% of bosses believe that firms that encourage trusteeships among employees positively raise their corporate responsibility profile.
Getting On Board CEO, local businesswoman and charity leader Katherine Sparkes comments: “Trustees are vital for the smooth running and success of a charity. There are almost half a million charities in the UK, with many of them based in Bristol. Local charities are crying out for professionals who are able to give insight, advice and guidance to their senior leadership team. Whether you have skills as an accountant, hairdresser, teacher, lawyer, marketing manager or plumber, there is a local charity that would benefit from your experience on their board. We urge all curious Bristolians to attend the seminar and learn more about why trusteeship doesn’t just benefit our community, but also can put you on the path to greater professional success.”
Event information:
6:30pm -7:30pm on Tuesday 25th November 2014
MV Balmoral, Bristol Harbourside, In front of MShed, Prince St Bridge, Bristol, BS1 4RN
For any enquiries about this event please contact Sarah Holder on 07952 894 573 or email s.holder@gettingonboard.org.
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