Peter David Robertshaw-Corbett 🎈’s Post

🌟 Reflections on the Festival of Trusteeship 2025 (so far!) 🌟 I’ve been attending the Festival of Trusteeship 2025, hosted by Eastside People from 3rd–7th November via Zoom. This is my first time experiencing the festival in my 10 years on a board, and I’ve already gained so much insight and inspiration. So far, I’ve attended sessions on the future of trusteeship, crisis management, governance hacks, and the youth trustee panel. Some highlights: Future of Trusteeship: Learning about the Charity Governance Code 2025 and the work of the Charity Commission gave me fresh perspective on trustees’ responsibilities. Crisis? Sorted!: Communicate early and openly, and ask for help — invaluable strategies for tough times. Governance Hacks: Tools like post-it notes and the RACI chart (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) can really transform board meetings. Fun fact: there are over 170,000 charities and nearly 1 million trustees in the UK! Youth Trustee Session: The confidence, passion, and lived experience shared by young trustees lifted my spirits and reminded me how valuable diverse voices are on boards. The festival so far has been inspiring, supportive, and thought-provoking — and I’m really looking forward to tomorrow’s session on “Unlocking the Next Generation of Trustees” and the remaining sessions on Friday! A huge thank you to Penny Wilson, the Festival Director, all partners and sponsors, the speakers and panelists, and every attendee asking questions and connecting. Your efforts make trusteeship meaningful and energizing. I hope to see an even bigger festival next year, and I encourage anyone involved in or considering a board role to join — the insights and energy are invaluable. #Trusteeship #Governance #Leadership #Charity #YouthLeadership #FestivalOfTrusteeship #EastsidePeople #Trusteeweek2025