Explore this section to understand the value of diverse governance in the heritage sector. It includes advice on inclusive board recruitment and retention, culture change and organisational change and supporting board members.
How Do We Support Our Board Members Through Times of Challenge and Change?
Advice on protecting the wellbeing of trustees facing challenges.
How Can We Respond to Negative Online Feedback as a Board?
Advice on managing harassment as a heritage board and as individuals.
What is Impostor Syndrome and How Do Board Members Overcome It?
A guide to recognising and tackling persistent feelings of self-doubt and lack of belief in skills, knowledge and ability.
How Can We Embed Inclusion as a Priority?
How to embed inclusion, diversity and equality across your organisation without relying on staff or volunteers with lived experience expertise.
How Do We Report Specific Issues of Online Harassment, Racism, Homophobia, and Other Hate Speech?
Guidance on how to report specific issues of online hate speech and who to report them to.
Guidance for organisations on best practice in recruiting and including more diverse members on their boards.
Guidance for organisations on developing trustee onboarding documents and procedures such as trustee handbooks and information packs.
Advice about how to communicate the benefits of being on a heritage board to potential trustees.
Guidance on the gold standard for retaining board members.
Practical advice on the ways organisations can support their staff to become board members and the benefits of doing so.
Advice for heritage organisation boards looking to develop their inclusive practices by understanding the barriers faced by under-represented groups.
Guidance on how to set up shadow boards, board shadowing programmes and trainee board member placements.
Whether you're applying or recruiting, discover the skills and experience potential members of heritage boards can develop.
Changing Board Practices to Be Inclusive and Welcoming to All
A case study drawing on the experience of the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) in changing their board practices.
Improving Everyday Board Practices
A case study on improving everyday board practices to welcome everyone, drawing on the experience of Heritage Trust Network.
Keeping a Board Fresh and Ready to Meet Future Needs by Setting Terms of Office
A case study on setting terms of office, drawing on the experience of Historic Buildings and Places.
Recruiting Trustees Who Bring New Perspectives
A case study highlighting 6 practical steps towards adding new perspectives to your board.
Establishing a Young Members Board
A case study about supporting organisations to survive and thrive by establishing a Young Members Board.
6 Steps to Recruiting Inclusively for Heritage Boards
A case study drawing on the experience of Historic Buildings and Places.
Making Board Opportunities Inclusive by Removing the Need for Previous Board Experience
A Collections Trust case study on recruiting people with no previous board experience.
