Trustee | Success Story Submission

Trustee | Success Story Submission
Thank you for taking the time to share your story. Trustees play a vital role in shaping and supporting third sector organisations across the Scottish Borders, and your experience helps us highlight the value of governance volunteering. By sharing your journey, you’ll help inspire others to consider becoming trustees and demonstrate the impact that skilled, committed board members can have on communities and causes. Please take a few moments to reflect on your role and answer the questions below - your insights are incredibly valuable.
1. What motivated you to become a trustee?
Tell us what inspired you to take on a governance role - was it a personal connection to the cause, a desire to give back, or professional interest?
2. Can you describe your role and responsibilities as a trustee?
Share what your trustee duties involve - such as strategic planning, financial oversight, policy development, or supporting the organisation’s leadership.
3. What skills or knowledge have you gained through your time as a trustee?
Think about any new or strengthened skills - for example, leadership, governance, financial management, legal understanding, communication, or strategic thinking.
4. What challenges have you faced as a trustee and how have you overcome them?
Please share any difficulties you’ve encountered in your role and the strategies or actions you used to address them. This helps us understand common challenges and learn from your experience.
5. What has been the most rewarding aspect of being a trustee?
Tell us about a moment or achievement that made you feel proud or fulfilled in your role.
6. How has your experience as a trustee impacted your personal or professional life?
Reflect on how serving as a trustee has influenced your confidence, career, networks, or personal growth.
7. Has your trustee role led to any new opportunities, including employment or board positions?
If your trustee experience opened doors to other roles or career paths, we’d love to hear about it - include details if possible.
8. What impact do you feel you’ve made within the organisation or community?
Share how your contributions have helped shape the organisation’s direction, stability, or community reach.
9. Would you encourage others to consider becoming a trustee? Why?
Offer your advice or encouragement to someone who might be considering a trustee role - what would you say to them?
10. Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience as a trustee?
Feel free to add any final thoughts, reflections, or stories that haven’t been covered in the questions above.

Photography
Photograph Information
Please upload a photograph to represent the success story.

If you don't have a suitable photograph you can share to represent your success story. Please see the following free stock photography resources:
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Photograph Upload (maximum of 5)

Upload a photo that reflects your role as a trustee. This could be a board meeting, community event, or a moment that captures your contribution to the organisation. Please ensure the image is JPG or PNG format, at least 1920px wide and a maximum of 1MB.
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Photograph Description and Permissions
Describe what’s happening in the photo and who is pictured. Please include the name of the photographer and confirm that you have permission to share the image, and that anyone shown has agreed to its use for promotional purposes.

Organisation & Contact Details
Organisation Name
Enter the full name of the third sector organisation where you currently (or previously) serve as a trustee. This is required to help us accurately represent your story.
Trustee Name
Provide your full name. This is required so we can attribute your story correctly and follow up if needed.
Trustee Email Address
Enter your email address. This is required so we can contact you to confirm details or request approval before sharing your story.
Trustee Telephone Number
Enter your phone number. This is required in case we need to reach you quickly to clarify or confirm any part of your submission.Format: 00000000000.

Terms & Conditions
By submitting photograph(s) to Borders Community Action, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

Ownership and Permission:
- The submitter confirms that they have obtained the necessary permissions from the photographer(s) to submit the photograph(s).
- The submitter grants Borders Community Action a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and distribute the submitted photograph(s) for promotional and other purposes.
Copyright Compliance:
- The submitter confirms that the submitted photograph(s) do not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of any third party.
- The submitter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Borders Community Action from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from any breach of this confirmation.
Responsibility:
- The submitter acknowledges that any violation of copyright laws is the sole responsibility of the submitter and not Borders Community Action.
- The submitter agrees that Borders Community Action is not liable for any misuse or unauthorised use of the submitted photograph(s) by third parties.
Usage Rights:
- Borders Community Action reserves the right to use the submitted photograph(s) in various media, including but not limited to print, digital, and social media platforms.
- The submitter will not receive any compensation for the use of the submitted photograph(s).
Termination:
- {organisationName} reserves the right to terminate the usage rights of the submitted photograph(s) at any time without prior notice.
By submitting this form, you agree to the above terms & conditions.
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Trustee | Success Story Submission

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