As Chair of Local Families with Bleeding Disorders (LFWBD), I’m proud to mark Trustees’ Week by celebrating the incredible work of our trustee team.
Trustees’ Week is about recognising the dedication, commitment, and collaboration that go into ensuring a charity not only survives, but thrives. Behind every fun family day, every picnic, every day out or Christmas lights tour, there’s a small but hardworking team making sure everything we do is safe, sustainable, and effective. This includes not only our Trustees, but very much our committee members too.
Being a trustee isn’t just about helping to organise events — although that’s a big part of what makes LFWBD so special. It’s also about making sure we comply with important financial and legal responsibilities, and working together to shape the strategic direction of the charity. It takes shared passion, a mix of experience, and a lot of behind-the-scenes effort.
Trustees come to the role for different reasons, often shaped by personal experiences or the experience they have to offer that will help make a difference in building a stronger charity. What we share is a belief in the value of community, connection, and making a difference to families living with bleeding disorders.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Sarah and Sandra, my fellow trustees, for everything they do. Your time, energy, knowledge and care have helped shape LFWBD into the supportive, trusted charity it is today.
Together, we’ve built something meaningful — a place where families can find not only support, but also friendship. And that’s something to be incredibly proud of.
Happy Trustees’ Week to all those who give their time to lead with heart.