Testimonials from Trustee Exchange 2009
Governance issues were debated in depth facilitated by knowledgeable leaders.
Edward Thornton-Firkin, Elizabeth Fitzroy Support
Useful, lovely, stimulating-always lots to learn from other experiences.
Caroline Cock, Charity Commission
The day was educational.
George Stevenson, Casualties Union
Case study session was excellent.
Jim Weller, Seap
Conversation with colleagues was delighting, factual information was succinct and extremely relevant.
Pam Wisher, Gedling CVS
A useful prompt for me as a trustee and a great networking opportunity.
Gill Stewart, Barnardo’s
The best and most appropriate conference for many years.
Annette Gale, Early Break
I enjoyed all the breakout sessions I attended and also meeting trustees from other organisations.
Sarita Sharma, YMCA Wolverhampton
Essential attendance for new trustees and very useful for updating all trustees.
Siobhan Gilmour, Ms Society
Excellent opportunity to network with people outside my normal networks and engage directly with the charity commission for first hand advice.
Margaret West-Burnham, Chartered Institute of Purchasing
Very informative and lots to take away and think about. Lesley Martin, School Library Association
Very informative, great for new and existing trustees. Good to help expand understanding and challenge self.
Rachel Harvey, Family Rights Group
Chance to meet some amazing people- astonishing amount of experience present.
Wendy Bosler, Cats Protection
Interesting content and many of the workshops encapsulated where we are.
Lynn Kemp, Heart of England Care
Excellent networking and I particularly enjoyed the case studies and workshops but the speakers were also excellent.
Sue Edwards, Red Kite Learning
Very useful to meet with other trustees and chief execs. Stephen Vickers, VTCT
Stimulating and credible case studies. Opening session by Julia Unwin thought provoking and inspirational.
Roger Paffard, Sue Ryder Care
Very practical; good networking.
John Battersby, Wirral Autistic Society
A good opportunity to exercise the mind on governance matters.
Philip Sayer, Mcch Society
Interesting workshop very useful and enjoyable. Would welcome more of this type of future conferences.
Ann Cooke, Mcch Society
Excellent event thank you. Very worthwhile investment of time.
Joy Allen, The Fostering Network
An excellent opportunity to discover that I am a more effective trustee than I previously thought but sadly not yet as effective as I ought to be.
Peter Hards, Open Sight
An excellent opportunity to step back and think about the big picture, to share experiences and to draw on the content for future action planning.
Sarah Portway, Meningitis UK
Excellent opportunity to learn from others particularly with the way the sessions were presented.
Pauline Harrison, Central Council of Physical Regeneration
Excellent case studies certainly made you think if put in that situation how you cope.
Anthony Peake, Casualties Union
Helped me make sense of doing governance rather than talking about it.
Kristine Knox, Motor Neurone Disease Association
Challenging case studies made you think about and understand your responsibilities.
Judith Ward, Casualties Union
I enjoyed the opportunity to share experiences.
Elizabeth Mehdevy, Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation
Case studies and group working was the highlight.
Mike Brown, Step By Step
Useful, enjoyable and challenging.
Mike Ricketts, Bromley Mind
The whole day felt very inclusive and interactive. Well done!
Sarah Phillips, Victim Support
A good day with plenty of good information.
Liz Taylor, Social Care Association
Stimulating, informative, enjoyable, friendly - I sadly missed some of Julia’s speech, but found the final words from Sir Roger wrapped up the day beautifully.
Linda Laurence, Directory of Social Change
A really useful discussion. It introduced a range of interesting ideas e.g. the 5 S’s.
Wesley Harcourt, Advice UK
