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The AGC is marking Trustees Week - celebrating the huge number of dedicated individuals who give their time, energy and expertise to serve charities and not-for-profit organisations as trustees across the Bailiwick.
This week-long series has already celebrated the work of numerous trusts including Stephen James OBE, who was recently appointed Chair of Les Bourgs Hospice, after decades assisting local good causes.
Philip Le Pelley, Olly Duquemin, Harriet Gowan, and Fiona Bateson have also been praised for their work supporting charities.
Mr Le Pelley is a Trustee for the Guernsey Sailing Trust LBG. He joined the charity in early 2024, bringing his experience of a 20+ year career in Financial Services in both Guernsey and Singapore to the organisation.
Mr Duquemin has previously been involved in charity boards since 2017, including the Youth Commission and Citizen’s Advice.
Ms Gowan joined the Guernsey Community Foundation as a trustee one year ago while Ms Bateson has also been a trustee for the Guernsey Community Foundation as well as the Nature Commission.
Today we look at the work of Tamiza Pledge:
Ms Pledge is a Trustee for Guernsey Caring for Ex-Offenders.
She explained what work they do:
"Guernsey Caring for Ex-Offenders (“GCFEO”) is an independent Christian charity with a vision to reduce re-offending by helping ex-offenders (of any faith or none) re-integrate into society.
From humble beginnings, GCFEO has grown tremendously over the last 10 years and now, it supports ex-offenders through a number of different services.
As GCFEO grows, the board of trustees is responsible for making sure its activities stay focused on the strategic vision of reducing re-offending through providing practical and emotional support to ex-offenders.
We hold quarterly meetings and it is my responsibility to record minutes as accurately as possible to reflect discussions and decisions. I didn’t feel comfortable writing minutes to start with, but I received lots of support from my fellow board members and now they have become a lot easier to write.
I lived in Nairobi, Kenya, and am of Indian descent and that brings diversity and a different perspective to the board. Every Trustee has a role to play, and collectively we cover all aspects of Governance and Law, and act in the best interests of the Charity.
The meetings are very consensual and we all show respect to each other, giving everyone a chance to speak and valuing each other’s opinions. We are always taken aback, when Mary (who manages the Volunteers and the Team) tells us how appreciative all our working partnerships and agencies are of the work we do and how much GCFEO is making a real difference in our little island community."
To come tomorrow... Tamiza Pledge, a Trustee for Guernsey Caring for Ex-Offenders.
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