Facts & Figures
Are you looking to become a Trustee, and want to learn more about what to expect on your journey? Here are some key stats from the The Awareness and Effectiveness of Charity Trustees in England and Wales.
- Average age of a trustee is 61
- 64% of trustees are male in charities with budgets less than 5million GBP
- 72% of trustees are male in charities with budgets more than 5 million GB
- 71% of Chairs are men
- 75% of trustees have incomes above the national household median
- 70% of trustees were asked to join the board by the Chair or a fellow board member
- Only 5% had been recruited by responding to a job posting online
If a diverse, representative & impactful board is the objective, you have to stop relying in your own networks to recruit future trustees.
This is why Meristep exists – to help bridge that gap to find talent you want as a trustee. Get in touch if you want to help progress The UK’s trustee demographic.