This opportunity is part of the King's Edge Summer Skills Programme
Programme overview
The Student Trustee Training Programme is an intensive three‑week online training course running in July 2026, designed to prepare you to join a charity board as a first‑time trustee.
Delivered in partnership with King’s Volunteering and the Young Trustees Movement, this programme is open to 15 King’s College London students who are interested in becoming a trustee or learning more about what trusteeship involves.
The course provides a practical and supportive introduction to charity governance, equipping you with the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to take on leadership roles in the charity sector.
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About the Young Trustees Movement
Only 1% of trustees in the UK are aged 30 or under, despite this group representing around 37% of the population. The Young Trustees Movement exists to change this by championing young voices in leadership and supporting more diverse, inclusive charity boards. Their work focuses on age diversity as part of a wider call for greater equity in boardrooms.
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What you’ll learn
The programme covers key aspects of trusteeship, including:
- What trustees do and how charity governance works
- Understanding charity finances and financial responsibility
- Confidence, curiosity, and managing imposter syndrome
- Moving from “good” to “great” governance
- Managing risk, change, and crisis situations
- Leadership on charity boards
- Finding the right trustee role and submitting strong applications
You’ll gain insight into charity structures and regulation, while also developing self‑awareness, confidence, and clarity about where your skills and values fit.
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Programme format
A full programme schedule, can be found here: https://bit.ly/YTMSchedule
Dates: Wednesday 1 July – Thursday 16 July 2026
Format: Online
Sessions: Six core half‑day training sessions plus student‑led Action Learning Sets (ALS)
Trainer: Rachel Parry (Young Trustees Movement trainer and trustee at Conflict and Environment Observatory)
Who can apply?
- Open to all King’s students
- Priority given to students aged 30 and under
- Ideal for those with little or no previous trustee experience
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How to apply
Apply by Sunday 31st May using the application form: https://forms.office.com/e/ynh7q2MSPp
You will be asked to answer two questions (500 words maximum each):
1. Why are you interested in this training programme, and what do you hope to gain?
2. Which of the 13 charitable purposes resonates most with you, and why? (See: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charitable-purposes/charitable-purposes)
Applications will be used to assess your availability, motivation, interest in the charity sector, and alignment with the Young Trustees Movement’s values.
You will be notified of the outcome during the week beginning Monday 8th June.
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What’s expected of you
- Attend and actively participate in all sessions
- Organise, facilitate, and take part in Action Learning Sets
- Be able to access Zoom for all sessions
What you can expect
- Interactive, engaging online training (with plenty of breaks)
- Support to help you feel ready to apply for trustee roles
- Ongoing connection with the Young Trustees Movement, including access to their digital hub
Data note
If you accept a place, your name and email address (King’s and personal) will be shared with the Young Trustees Movement for programme delivery purposes only.
Questions?
Email volunteer@kcl.ac.uk with “Young Trustees Movement training” in the subject line.
Event ID: 01974-B8X9X