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Interested in applying to be a trustee but not sure how to present your experiences? Got questions about what sorts of things are relevant to mention when applying to be a trustee?

Colette Harrison our Development Officer, Sector Development was part of a webinar from the Young Trustee Movement answering these very questions. Our aim is to improve the diversity of boards in our area. You can watch the video above or if you have any questions you can contact Colette.

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