Mentor to Trust Programme at Sculpt

Are you a current or former charity trustee looking to inspire the next generation of trustees? Do you have a few hours this autumn to contribute to making a positive impact on a young person? Join us in becoming a mentor to a young person interested in charity leadership during our six-week training programme, Trust in You, starting at the end of October 2024. 

What is the programme about? 

Trust In You is a programme funded by City Bridge Foundation and delivered by Sculpt UK which aims to develop young people's skills around leadership and governance, and working in the charity sector. During the six-week programme, young people attend training sessions around becoming a trustee, and are partnered with a mentor. 

Programme dates: 23 October 2024 to 27 November 2024. 

Why is supporting young aspiring trustees important? 

We know, from research by the Young Trustees Movement, that less than 3% of trustees in the UK are under 30 and we are on a mission to change this! 

• Many charity boards lack diversity. Young people bring fresh perspectives and help charities stay responsive. 

• Young people are the future leaders driving social change. There is high interest in trustee positions from young people but a lack of development opportunities. 

• Young people don’t feel heard. There is growing demand to increase youth agency in addressing the challenges they face. 

How can you get involved? 

We are looking for current or former trustees to be mentors for our young participants during the six-week programme. You’ll share your insights and experiences, provide valuable guidance, and support our young people work towards their goals. Don’t worry If you have never been a mentor before - we offer a mentoring guide as well as check-in calls with the programme lead at Sculpt UK who can guide you through this process. 

What will you be committing to as a mentor? 

We are looking for trustees who will be able to provide at least 2-3 mentoring sessions for our aspiring young trustees during the programme. These sessions can be online or in person. Where possible, this can also include providing them the opportunity to sit in on one of your board meetings (for a non-confidential section). This will help our aspiring trustees better understand the dynamics and language in board meetings. 

Other ways to get involved 

We are also looking for leaders in the charity sector and / or trustees to come and join one of our sessions where we have a panel of charity leaders and trustees speak about their work and experiences, share learnings, and answer questions from our aspiring young trustees. 

Next steps 

If you are interested in becoming a mentor or joining our trustee panel on the programme or have any questions, please appl! We look forward to working with you to empower young people with the skills and confidence to lead in the charity sector!