Trustees week is from the 9–13 November 2026

Trustees’ Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the people who give their time, knowledge and experience to help guide charities across the UK.

At the Brain & Spine Foundation, our trustees play an important role in helping shape the direction of our charity and supporting our work to improve the lives of people affected by neurological conditions.

What do charity trustees do?

Being a charity trustee involves much more than attending board meetings. Trustees are responsible for overseeing a charity’s work, helping to set its strategic direction and ensuring it is well governed and managed.

They provide guidance, challenge and support, helping to make sure that decisions are made in the best interests of the charity and the people it exists to support.

Trustees also bring valuable skills, knowledge and experience from a range of professional and personal backgrounds. This diversity of perspectives helps charities consider different viewpoints, make informed decisions and plan for the future.

Meet our trustees

Our Board of Trustees brings together a range of professional expertise and personal experiences, all united by a commitment to the work of the Brain & Spine Foundation.

Their backgrounds include law, finance, marketing, healthcare, business and lived experience of neurological conditions.

Some of our trustees have a personal connection with the charity through their own experiences or those of people close to them. Others bring professional expertise and a passion for making a difference to the lives of people affected by neurological conditions.

Together, they help provide the leadership, oversight and guidance that support the charity’s work.

You can find out more about the people who make up our Board of Trustees on our Meet the Team page.

Helping us make a difference

The Brain & Spine Foundation provides professional information and support for people affected by more than 600 neurological conditions. Through our Helpline, peer support groups, health information, research and campaigning, we work to ensure people feel recognised, respected and supported.

Our trustees help us stay focused on this mission, bringing their experience and perspectives to the decisions that shape our future.

During Trustees’ Week, we want to thank all our trustees for the time, commitment and expertise they give to the Brain & Spine Foundation. Their contribution helps us continue working towards a better future for everyone affected by neurological conditions.

Thank you to our trustees for everything you do.