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Charity trustee resignation

Published: 30/06/2025
Updated: 30/06/2025

A charity trustee can resign at any time, but the resignation must be in writing and properly recorded. The charity’s governing document may also outline specific procedures that must be followed when a charity trustee steps down.

If a charity trustee becomes disqualified, they must stop acting as a charity trustee immediately and resign.

The length of time a charity trustee can serve is usually set out in the charity’s governing document.

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