CharitEpulse: Trusteeship and the future of charity boards
In this episode of CharitEpulse, James Saunders and Charles Mesquita are joined by special guest Joe Saxton, Chair of the Association of Chairs. Together, they unpick the findings of a major consultation involving over 600 charity leaders, exploring what really matters to today’s modern charity board.
During the episode, they discuss:
- Trustee governance and board effectiveness
- Legal duties vs practical demands of trusteeship
- Diversity, inclusion, and recruitment
- Board culture and behaviour
- Rethinking trustee support
- Sector-wide challenges and the missing roadmap
- The role of the Association of Chairs
Joe recently contributed an article to Quilter Cheviot’s latest Review for Charities, titled “A Great Board is the Beating Heart of Every Charity.” Read the article here.
The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube.
If you have any questions or feedback for the panel, please contact James directly.
