Trustee

1. Prepare for and participate in regular Board meetings, normally four per year and one
annual away day. These will either take place face-to-face in Bolton or Rochdale or
virtually.
2. Uphold and promote the values of the Bond Board in all professional and personal
dealings.
3. Act with integrity and avoid any personal conflicts of interest or misuse of charity funds
or assets.
4. Contribute to the development of the strategy to ensure the future health and success
of the Bond Board.
5. Contribute to the development of policies relevant to the running of the organisation.
6. Ensure that the Bond Board complies with the law, and with the requirements of the
Charity Commission, Companies House including the preparation and filing of reports
and accounts.
7. Ensure that the Bond Board complies with the requirements set out in its Memorandum
and Articles of Association and by-laws.
8. Appoint and support the Bond Board’s Chief Executive Officer, monitor his/her
performance, and set and review remuneration.
9. Ensure that the Bond Board remains solvent.
10.Use the Bond Board’s funds and assets reasonably, and only in the furtherance of its
objects.
11.Avoid undertaking activities that might place the organisations funds, assets, or
reputation at undue risk.
12.Take special care when investing the funds of the Bond Board or borrowing funds for
the Bond Board.
13.Use reasonable care and skill in their work as trustees, using their personal skills and
experience as needed to ensure that the Bond Board is well run and efficient.
14.Consider getting external professional advice on all matters where there may be
material risk to the organisation or where the trustees may be in breach of their duties.
15.In addition, trustees should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have
to help the board reach sound decisions.