I am retiring at the end of this month after forty years in the wonderful world of recruitment. I still have a couple of Trustee roles to fill so the website will stay up for a few more weeks. Have you thought about becoming a Trustee? Head over the to Trustee Recruitment Page and see […]
Invitations will be going out shortly for the BoardTalk Lunch on the 26th March which will be held at Age UK Plymouth in Mount Gould. Our topic will be What’s keeping you awake at night? We’ll be sharing our common challenges and (hopefully) our collective wisdom and experience. Sarah Pryce will be our facilitator. If […]
The Westcountry Rivers Trust is looking for two new Trustees. Formed in 1994, the Trust was established to restore Westcountry rivers. Measures to protect rivers can help to save money for farmers, lower costs for water companies, boost tourism, reduce the need to dredge estuaries and even benefit human health. Everything the Trust does is […]
This small charity plays an essential role in their local community, a place where people can find warmth, friendship and help, whatever their age or socio/economic status. The small staff team and brilliant volunteers are based at their HQ in Paignton where you will also find the café, charity shop and counselling rooms. The charity […]
Wednesday 15th October 2025, Cullompton Community Centre, EX15 1JX (plenty of parking at the back of the Centre) 12.15 Arrival, tea, coffee and chat 12.45 Lunch – cold meats, quiches and salads, cake, fresh fruit. 1.15 – 2.00 Round room discussion and more chat Discussion Topic: Is your Reserves Policy working for your charity? Our […]
Navigate is a dynamic small charity delivering great results. Do take a look at their website https://www.navigatecharity.org.uk/about-navigate/ and see what they have been up to The Board meets quarterly in Taunton and there will be other ad hoc opportunities to get involved.
Our BoardTalk event has been running for nearly fifteen years in one format or another. This is a chance for Trustees and other charity leaders to get together and discuss and debate areas of governance, share bright ideas and discuss the challenges of running a charity. Over the years, these have taken place at various […]
Great to see this one today at the BoardTalk Lunch, we never fail to make each other laugh and can be quite professional at times. It was lovely to see some familiar faces and also some new ones and , as usual, the Cullompton Community Centre really looked after us. Looking forward to the next […]
If you are a new to the role or have been a trustee for some time, Hawkins Charity Consultancy offer trustee induction and training tailored to your needs. Whether you are looking for an ‘beginners guide’, or a refresher a few years in, these relaxed and informative sessions are built around your needs and can […]