The debate rages on about whether charity sector  board members should be paid or not.   The majority view is that trustees should not be paid.  The Charity Commission has made it possible for board members to be paid for services.  The position still remains that board members cannot be paid simply by being a trustee.   My view is that even if there is a power to pay trustees, it does not necessarily mean that the power should be used.  Even when it is used,  there should be  clear criteria  about why payment is  being made,  how  performance will be  measured and how under-performance can be addressed.   Trustees  need to be applauded for what they  do.  Recognition of effort  is important and every board should find a way to highlight and spotlight contribution.  The most important aspects in my view  are  about  motivation, appreciation, celebration, contribution and engagement.  Seeing the vision achieved is about keeping the eye on the prize, the bigger picture and the input of trustees goes a long way in making this happen.