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There are a number of sources out there to support you in recruiting and retaining good trustees.  Here is a guide below, please do contact us with feedback on which ones you find useful:

CTN - The Charity Trustee Network
A national service where you can search for trustee opportunities anywhere in the UK if you are interested in becoming a trustee, or where organisations can register for free as a member of trusteenet and post your own board vacancies.  The website also includes useful resources (on the left hand side) on the recruitment and induction of trustees, other places to advertise your vacancy, and information for people thinking about becoming a trustee. http://trusteenet.org.uk/jobs-search

Trustees Unlimited
'Trustees Unlimited' is a joint-venture between Bates Wells & Braithwaite, NCVO and Russam GMS.  It was established in 2009 to help not for profit organisations recruit high quality trustees in a rigorous and cost effective way. It has over 1,000 individuals interested in becoming trustees, from across the public, private and voluntary sector, and can help you to attract a diverse pool of potential trustees for a small charge. www.trustees-unlimited.co.uk/ncvo/ .

The new NCVO Trustee Bank
A free arena to advertise or view trustee vacancies, as well as find a mass of online support.  Trustee Bank features information on how to become a trustee and to help you in your role on a trustee board. www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/trusteebank  

Further Sources:

Trustee Recruitment Toolkit (download PDF), NCVO - This free toolkit outlines the key steps in the trustee recruitment lifecycle to help your organisation recruit and induct trustees and management committee members. It includes templates and tips to make the process as easy as possible for you.

Trustee Recruitment for small organisations, NCVO - online resource specifically for the needs of smaller organisations. They include six easy steps and 10 downloadable templates to help your organisation overcome the issues associated with recruiting trustees to smaller organisations. Find out more.

The Charity Commission are also promoting the role of younger trustees and have produced some research and guidance to help your organisation engage with younger people www.charitycommission.gov.uk/Publications/rs23.aspx

Trustee and government information centre, NCVO - A mass of information and guidance covering all kinds of issues relating to Trustees.

The good trustee guide, NCVO - A best selling publication, now in its 5th edition, introductory pack for new board members or as a refresher for long-serving trustees. Get comprehensive information about your role as a trustee and guidance on developing an effective trustee board.

Case Studies, KnowHow NonProfit - Interviews with five very different types of trustee – from young to old - and talking you through their motivation behind taking up a trustee role, the mix of skills and people that make up a board, the responsibilities that come with the job, and the rewards that make it worth their while, both professionally and personally. Their aim is to inspire people from all walks of life to think about trusteeship as an exciting, rewarding volunteering opportunity but also to highlight the importance of diversity on charity boards. There is also advice on how to become a trustee and how to be good at it.