Trustees and fundraising: a practical guide

With overall responsibility and accountability for a charity, every trustee has a role to play in ensuring that their organisation fundraises legally, responsibly and effectively, always treating the public fairly and with respect.

As a trustee, you may not need to be a fundraising expert, but you do need to know that it is being done properly. You will also want to be confident that your charity’s fundraising strategy will secure a sustainable future and enable the organisation to achieve its objectives.

This means having oversight of the fundraising programme, supporting fundraisers in their role and ensuring that everyone within the organisation understands its importance and impact.