How does Asthma UK ensure that its staff and volunteers are qualified to run an organisation funded by voluntary donations?
Asthma UK professionally recruits staff into paid roles in the same way that other organisations do. Applicants are attracted through internal and external advertising in relevant publications and by using specialist recruitment agencies. New members of staff are recruited if they match the specific skills, knowledge and experience required for the role, following assessment by application form and an interview process. All staff are regularly reviewed and appraised against set targets. Recruitment of trustees is by an electoral process amongst the members. To find new candidates to become trustees we advertise in Asthma Magazine, other Asthma UK publications and if appropriate, in the national press. Occasionally we also use specialist recruitment agencies. This recruitment process may be designed to encourage applicants with specific skills, or from under-represented groups, to ensure the Council of Trustees has an appropriate mix of skills and experience. Any remaining gaps may be a
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