In this episode of CharitEpulse, Charles Mesquita and James Saunders are joined by special guest Joe Saxton, Chair of the Association of Chairs. Together, they unpick the findings of a major consultation involving over 600 charity leaders, exploring what really matters to today’s boards.

During the episode, they discuss:

• Trustee governance and Board effectiveness
• Legal duties vs practical demands of trusteeship
• Diversity, inclusion and recruitment
• Board culture and behaviour
• Rethinking trustee support
• Sector-wide challenges and the missing roadmap
• The role of the Association of Chairs

Joe recently wrote an article for our latest Review for Charities titled "A great board is the beating heart of every charity". Read the article here: https://www.quiltercheviot.com/4a8bba/siteassets/documents/newsletters/qc-review-for-charities-october-2025.pdf

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