
Chairs’ and Trustees Network
The Chairs’ and Trustee Network is a space for VCSE Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Trustees to come together, offer peer support, exchange information and get support in your role governing an organisation.
The Network meets online quatrerly, with a mailing list and WhatsApp group for communication and peer support between meetings.
Join the Chairs’ and Trustees Network
If you are on the board of a not-for-profit organisation in West Yorkshire, you can join our network. Membership is free, complete the membership form.
If you are a Director of a statutory organisation, a private business or a consultant then this network is not for you.
Email info@cabad.org.uk for any queries.
What does the network do?
This network is member-led. It operates under a Terms of Reference https://cabad.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Chairs-and-Trustee-ToR-FINAL.pdf with the secretariat support being provided by Community Action. Regular meetings consist of an expert speaker with Q&A, followed by a general discussion of what is keeping you up at night. From the general discussion, future expert speaker sessions are developed. Outside of meetings, members are invited to join a WhatsApp group (this is optional) so that regular updates and information relevant to Chairs and Trustees can be shared by Community Action; it also allows members to ask for peer-support on difficult topics or sticky issues between meetings.
How do I find out more?
Membership is now open and we’d be delighted to welcome you, please complete the membership form to get started.
Keep an eye on our Events Calendar for the next date of the Chairs’ and Trustees Network meetings.
Our Leaders’ Network
If you are a paid/volunteer leader in a not-for-profit organisation in Bradford district, you can join the Leaders’ Network. You will be joining a network of over 120 members on a mission to improve the sector we work in. Membership is free, complete the membership form.
Leaders’ Network meetings run 8-weekly, with a mix of online and face-to-face, morning and afternoon, and various venues across the district to give as many people as possible a chance to attend – as well as access to a WhatsApp group.
Email info@cabad.org.uk for any queries.


