Our Trustees have independent control over, and legal responsibility for, ACT’s management and administration. They play a very important role and come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing with them different skills and experiences from their varying careers. Anglia Care Trust is governed by our board of Trustees who meet at least four times a year. As well as the main Board, we have three board committees who meet on a quarterly basis: Governance, Finance, Human Resources Our Trustees are a diverse group of people who understand, support, and are committed to ACT’s charitable objectives. They represent a range of skills and experience, drawn from different walks of life, enabling them, as “critical friends,” to take a close interest in ACT’s work, to contribute ideas, to make judgments, to offer constructive criticism and to help ACT establish its vision. In addition to attending the committees and board meetings, our Trustees attend our service user forums which are held at least 6 times a year. It is at these meetings that our service users can inform the board of their view on current and future services, ensuring their views are heard at board level and inform and influence the strategic direction of the charity. Our Trustees also attend staff and volunteer events to keep up to date with the team. Our Trustees are elected and are subject to ACT’s safeguarding procedures, including the obtaining of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our Trustees tell us their role is rewarding for many reasons – from making a difference to the charity by using their time, skills, knowledge and abilities, to gaining new experiences and making new relationships.