Trustees Week - Community First Yorkshire

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Trustees’ Week 2026: Celebrating those who help make it possible

Trustees Week | 9-13 November 2026

Behind every charity are people helping to shape its future. Trustees give their time, share their skills and experience, and help organisations make a positive difference in their communities.

This Trustees’ Week, we’re celebrating the dedicated people who help guide charities and community organisations across Yorkshire.

From first-time trustees to experienced board members, we’re shining a spotlight on their stories, their motivations and the difference they make.

Join us as we celebrate trusteeship, share inspiring experiences and explore the support available to help boards flourish.

Meet our trustees

Five members of Community First Yorkshire’s Board share what inspired them to become trustees, what the role means to them and why they’re passionate about making a difference.

In trustees we trust: The value of trusteeship

Could becoming a trustee help you develop as a leader?

In this episode of our Ordinary Extraordinary Leaders podcast series, Shahida Iqbal, Director of Manar Associates, shares how her experience as a trustee has strengthened her leadership skills, broadened her perspective and supported her personal development.

Discover why trusteeship can be just as rewarding for the people who volunteer as it is for the organisations they support.

Press play to hear Shahida’s story.

A portrait of Shahida Iqbal for the Ordinary Extraordinary Leaders podcast episode on board governance, produced by Community First Yorkshire.

Lived experience makes a difference

Meet the trustees of Coastline Sight & Hearing

At Coastline Sight & Hearing in Scarborough, every trustee has experience of sight or hearing loss, bringing first-hand understanding to the people and communities they support.

In this short film, Tony Mollica, Dave Tayne and Sally Sutton share how lived experience helps shape the organisation, why trusteeship builds confidence and connection, and the difference it makes to those involved.

Watch their story and discover the value of lived experience in trusteeship.

Our support for trustees

Helping your board feel confident and supported

Whether you’re new to trusteeship or have years of experience, you don’t have to navigate the role alone.

Our team can help with governance, trustee responsibilities, policies, planning and training, giving your board the knowledge and confidence to support your organisation’s future.

We understand the challenges that come with running a charity or community organisation, from making important decisions to managing change and planning ahead. Whether you need a quick answer to a question or more tailored guidance, we’re here to help you and your fellow trustees feel informed, supported and ready for whatever comes next.

Contact our team