Digital Trustees - Matching tech professionals with third sector boards
Digital Trustees helps charities find skilled people who can bring digital, data, design, cyber, AI and technology confidence into the boardroom.
We work with teams in organisations and membership bodies to create impactful tech volunteering opportunities.
Through our cohort model we prepare charities, train professionals, create thoughtful matches and support both sides after the introduction - so digital expertise becomes part of good governance, not a one-off conversation.
Digital Trustees x The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland September 2026 Cohort
Secure a fully funded place on the Digital Trustees Sept 2026 Cohort and get practical support to strengthen your board with digital, data or design expertise.
Across two focused sessions, up to 30 organisations will work with the Third Sector Lab team to understand what digital skills their board needs, build confidence around digital governance, and connect with skilled tech professionals who are ready to serve as trustees or board advisers.
We have supported hundreds of charities, social enterprises, CICs and community groups to find the right digital, data or design expert for their board.
Applications close 21 August 2026.
Cohort sessions will take place on:
- 15 Sept 2026 10am - 12pm
- 22 Sept 2026 10am - 12pm
What the cohort includes:
Practical board-level learning
Understand why digital belongs on every board agenda, and how to make it part of your organisationā€™s culture, strategy and decision-making.
Digital maturity tools
Benchmark where your organisation is now, identify gaps, and get a clearer picture of the skills and confidence your board needs.
Support to shape the right role
Define what kind of digital trustee or board adviser would add most value ā€” whether your priority is data, design, cyber security, AI, digital inclusion, systems, service design or digital transformation.
Tailored matchmaking to skilled Digital Trustees
Connect with experienced digital, data and design professionals who are interested in supporting a charity board.
Access to the Digital Trustees community
Join an online community offering peer support, practical resources and shared learning from other charities and trustees.
Follow-up guidance
Get support after the match to help your new trustee settle in, understand the organisation and make a useful contribution early on.
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