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 for a term of up to three years 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.

Trustee elections

Applications for 2026 trustee elections are now open

Cycling UK is recruiting new trustees to our 2027-29 board to help direct Cycling UK’s strategy, enabling and inspiring people from all backgrounds and abilities to experience cycling’s joys and benefits.

We are keen to have as diverse and inclusive a board as possible, with people coming from a wide range of backgrounds, locations, and perspectives. This will enable us to have a distinct and progressive outlook on societal issues, a deeper understanding around barriers to cycling and allow us to have a balanced approach to decision making.

We welcome applications from the underrepresented groups in cycling with specific reference to younger people, underrepresented ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Details of the process and the skills and experience we are looking for this year can be found in the trustee application pack.

The deadline to apply is 9am on Thursday 2 July 2026.

Details of the shortlisted candidates and their election statements will be sent to members of Cycling UK in the October/November edition of Cycle magazine when voting will be opened. There is one UK-wide constituency, and every member with voting rights has a vote in the elections for each trustee vacancy which can be done either by post or online.

For further queries please contact [email protected].