Trustee Code of Conduct

• A u3a is advised to adopt a Trustee Code of Conduct which is an agreement between a u3a and individual committee members which clarifies the standard of behaviour expected in the performance of their role.
• u3a Trustees must work together as a team and are collectively responsible for controlling the management and administration of the u3a.
• Trustees should make themselves aware of guidance from their charity regulatory authority. This is recommended whether or not the u3a is a registered charity.
• Trustees must comply with charity law (as required by the relevant regulatory authority).
• Trustees are expected to know, follow and promote the Principles of the u3a movement (available on the u3a website).
• Trustees must always act in the best interests of the u3a and the u3a movement, strive to uphold its reputation and never do anything which could bring the u3a or the u3a movement into disrepute or expose it to undue risk. 
• Trustees must use their u3a’s resources responsibly and only to further its stated charitable purpose.
• Trustees are expected to reflect the current organisational policy of their u3a, regardless of whether it conflicts with their personal views.
• Trustees are expected to abide by their u3a’s governance procedures and practices.
• Trustees must never derive any pecuniary benefit (including benefits in kind) from being a Trustee and must notify the Chair of any gifts received. 
• Trustees should inform the Chair before accepting an invitation to speak on behalf of the u3a
• Trustees are expected to always treat fellow committee members courteously and maintain a respectful attitude towards the opinions of others.
• Organisational, committee and individual confidentiality must always be respected.
• All committee members must satisfy the relevant regulatory body’s requirements for being Trustees.

Adopted by Dorchester and District u3a Committee:  8th January 2024
​Review Date: January 2027