As Trustees’ Week begins, Citizens Advice Scotland chair Simon Rennie pays tribute to the thousands of volunteers who help steer charities across the country — and calls on fresh faces to join their mission of supporting communities in crisis.

Monday marks the start of Trustees’ Week. This is an annual campaign designed to raise awareness and celebrate the vital role played by nearly one million people across the UK (180,000 in Scotland) who volunteer to sit on the Boards of – and run - our charities.

It’s also time to say Thank You to all of those people.

Thank You for using your skills and experience to help people in your community. Thank You for your guidance and support. Thank You for your commitment.

Trustees play a crucial role in supporting charities. They provide strategic direction, make financial........

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