'In whom we trust?' The experiences of trustees in learning disability charities. (17th December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Daly, Siobhan; Biddle, Paul; Brandon, Toby; Slack, Richard
• Is Part Of: Voluntary sector review. Volume 9:Number 3(2018)
• Page Start: 293
• Page End: 309
• Publication Date: 2018-12-17
• Subjects: TRUSTEES -- LEARNING DISABILITY -- VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE; Voluntarism -- Periodicals; Voluntarism -- Research -- Periodicals; Associations, institutions, etc -- Periodicals; 361.3705
• DOI: 10.1332/204080518X15428929056308
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-8056

Abstract

Abstract : The purpose of this article is to explore the experiences of volunteers who are trustees in learning disability charities. Addressing a gap in the study of charity governance, we consider (a) what it means to be a trustee, (b) what trustees do and (c) what it is like to be a trustee. We argue that the complexity of the trustee volunteer experience suggests a need for a dynamic understanding of trusteeship. Drawing on Saward's work (2006, 2009, 2010), we discuss 'what is going on in trusteeship?' and the experiences of trusteeship as a series of representative claims. This is particularly pertinent to charities that work with and/or for people with learning disabilities where questions of representation are highly complex and politicised. The article presents a novel perspective on trusteeship to further our understanding of how trustees negotiate and address the demands of the position.