Big Change believes greater diversity will lead to greater results for young people, this applies to our Trustees as well. Our ambition is to bring together a group of people who bring a diversity of outlook, background, experience and expertise, which is valued and respected by all.
As Big Change’s work is focused on young people, it’s especially important that our own decision-making is informed by young people’s perspectives, which is equally valued alongside other relevant expertise.
Currently, the average age of a Trustee in England and Wales is 61, and only 1% of Trustees are between the ages of 18 and 24 despite making up 12% of the general population. As a sector, we can change this by involving young people at all levels to nurture the next generation of charity leaders. This is part of our aim in the recruitment of a young trustee.
We welcome applications irrespective of gender, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion and belief, and particularly from young people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those who are differently abled or have overcome challenging experiences.
