In a statement, the commission said: "For some youth organisations it will often be appropriate for young people under the age of 18 to be on the board."
Only charities formed as companies limited by guarantee can have under-18 trustees, rather than those that are trusts or unincorporated associations. The commission recommended that no more than half the trustees be under 18.
The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services asked the commission to issue a statement on young trustees on behalf of its members. The council aims to appoint two under-18 trustees from its youth forum, which advises the board.
Andrew Hind, chief executive of the commission, said: "With 85 per cent of all trustees 40 or over, this presents a great opportunity to encourage younger people to lead charitable projects."
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