How to become a trustee

The board’s role is to govern Cycling UK and provide overall strategic direction to achieve its aims. The fundamental responsibility of trustees is to look after the resources given to Cycling UK by individuals and organisations, and ensure that these resources are used effectively to achieve the particular purpose for which they were given.

At least eight trustees must be members of Cycling UK, elected by the membership. The board may also co-opt trustees to fill gaps in skills, knowledge and experience.

Each elected trustee serves for a term of up to three years. They may put themselves forward for re-election, subject to a maximum three consecutive terms of office. We hold elections each year, as one or more of our existing trustees comes to the end of their term. Co-opted trustees are reappointed on an annual basis for a maximum of nine years.

All trustees share the same core duties, irrespective of whether they are appointed or elected officers. Trustees must act as a group, not as individuals.

Voting for the 2024 trustee elections has now closed

Cycling UK is recruiting new trustees to our 2025-27 board to help direct Cycling UK’s strategy, enabling millions more people to cycle. We are keen to have as diverse and inclusive a board as possible, with people coming from a wide range of backgrounds, places and perspectives.

As well as a passion for cycling, our trustees must have the essential skills, knowledge and experience required to become an effective trustee.

Details of the candidates who stood in the elections can be found on the 2024 trustee elections ballot paper.

Voting has now closed for the 2024 trustee elections. Results will be announced on this page and in the December 24/January 25 edition of Cycle magazine.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Elections 2024 ballot paper