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The Quiet Power of Trusteeship: Reflections from a Year with SIDCN
By Ubbah Othman Trustee Week is more than a celebration: it’s a moment to recognise the people quietly shaping impact behind the scenes. Trustees don’t always get the spotlight, but their guidance, decisions, and steady commitment keep charities moving forward. For me, it’s a time to reflect on what that responsibility truly means, and what I’ve learned from watching it in action through my time with SIDCN. A Year of Observation and Inspiration Spending the past year, shadowi


Diversity, Passion, and 57 Applications: Amber Reflects on SIDCN's Trustee Search
You may have noticed that SIDCN has recently been on the look-out for new trustees. Amber Shotton, SIDCN's Chair of Trustees, shares insights, encouragements and lessons learned from the process... SIDCN’s trustees serve a two-year term, renewable up to three times, and as I approach the end of my second term as Chair, succession planning is at the forefront of my mind. One of the key priorities for me is ensuring SIDCN continues to have a diverse mix of Trustees as well as f


SIDCN Fest: Line-up, Programme & speaker info
This year’s SIDCN Fest is just around the corner! It's taking place online on 25th June and we would love to see you there. Registration...


SIDCN partner with AidEx 2025
AidEx and Development2030 return to Palexpo, Geneva on 22-23 October 2025 to welcome over 3,000 attendees from UN Agencies, the EU, Red...


SIDCN Trustee Space
Thank you to those that joined our second Trustee Space forum (formerly known as governance forum) led by our trustee Janine and Ian...


Read our 2024 Impact Report
It's here! We're really pleased to share our 2024 Impact Report, which you can read below. Inside you'll find highlights from a...


Looking back & thinking ahead: 2024 review
Well it’s been another busy year and things are really moving forward at pace now for SIDCN and our members. What have we been up to? We...


SIDCN AGM 2025 - Friday 31st Jan
We're excited to let you know that our AGM is taking place on Friday 31st January, so please pop the date in your diary and register...


Strengthening Connections: Enhancing Networking and Collaboration Among SIDCN Members
Building a vibrant and supportive community requires continuous improvement, and your feedback from our member survey has provided...


SIDCN Small Charity Fest 2024 - Headline Speaker Announced
Join us on 27th June 2024 for our 2nd free online event as part of Small Charity Week. You can expect peer learning opportunities,...


SIDCN AGM 2024 - Friday 26th Jan
Exciting News! Our AGM is almost here. Join us at the SIDCN Annual General Meeting on January 26, from 1:00 pm GMT. We will dive into...


SIDCN Small Charity Fest
Join us on 21st June 2023 for our free online event as part of Small Charity Week. You can expect peer learning opportunities, speakers,...
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