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A bit about this role
Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help. Life in a rescue environment is never ideal for any cat compared to a loving home. Our Cat Adoption Team Leaders support cat homing and as part of this they may lead a team of volunteer home visitors who collectively play an important part in matching our feline friends with their new families. Our Cat Adoption Team Leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Acting as the main point of contact within the branch for cat adoption enquiries via email / telephone and social media
- Supporting the adoption process through either homefinder questionnaires or a small team of home visitors
- Liaising closely with other branch volunteers to ensure information on cats being helped is correct and up to date
- Following up on any post-adoption queries
- Play an active part in the branch committee, being part of the branch team leading on cat adoption information and updates
- Collaborating with the Cat Welfare Team Leader to ensure the highest standards of cat care are applied in line with Cats Protection policy and procedures
A bit more information about this role and the team
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by leading and supporting a wider team of volunteers in cat adoption roles. You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and you will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Good knowledge of cats and cat welfare
- An appreciation of suitable homing environments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good record keeping and administration skills
- Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided
- Patience and the ability to handle sensitive situations with objectivity and pragmatism
- Willingness to be part of a team
- A positive, open approach with the ability to bring out the best in others
- Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+
Time expectation
The Cat Adoption Team Leader role is vital within our busy volunteer branches and centres. Our current volunteers spend around 10 to 12 hours per week in this flexible role, which can be shared by more than one volunteer if required.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
We are here to help people see the world through cats’ eyes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION
Job Title/Role: Chair
Department: Board of Trustees
Reports to: Board of Trustees (Collective)
Location: London or Remote
Contract Type: Part time
Salary: Expenses
Overview of the Organisation
The London Basketball Association (LBA) provides sustainable and regular participation in the sport of basketball whilst aiding and encouraging a variety of career paths for young people living in London’s most deprived and isolated communities.
What is LBA looking for?
The London Basketball Association is pleased to announce that an opportunity has arisen for a Board of Trustees Chairperson to join our intensely committed organisation.
The Board of Trustees Chairperson is a pivotal role within the organisation, tasked with holding the Board and Executive Team to account, to ensure the Charity hits its mission and longer term strategic visions. This is achieved by providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support, and, where appropriate, challenge the CEO and ensure that the Board functions as a unit to achieve agreed objectives.
Time Commitments: The Board of Trustees meet 6 times per year [bi-monthly]. Meeting may be held either in person and virtually. In addition to attending and chairing board meetings, this role is required for 3 hours, bi-weekly, to support the CEO, other board members and in order to fulfil the below responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
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Provide leadership to the LBA and its Board, ensuring maximum impact for its beneficiaries.
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Ensuring Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities and holding each Trustee to account where necessary.
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Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.
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Regularly review, collectively, ‘major’ risks and associated opportunities, and ensure systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities, and manage and mitigate the risks.
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Ensure the Board operates within its charitable objectives, and provides a clear strategic direction.
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Act as an ambassador for the cause and the charity and where necessary act as a spokesperson for the organisation.
Governance
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Appraise the performance of the Trustees and the Board on an annual basis.
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Ensure that the Board of Trustees is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead the charity effectively.
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Develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees.
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Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way.
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Encourage positive change and where appropriate, address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.
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Work within any and all agreed LBA policies.
Effectiveness
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Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision making process.
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Ensure that Trustees are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the LBA and that the Board takes collective ownership.
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Work closely with the CEO to give direction to Board policy-making and to ensure that meetings are well planned, meaningful and reflect the responsibilities of trustees.
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Facilitate change and address any potential external conflicts of interest.
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Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the CEO, ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
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Liaise with the CEO to maintain an overview of the Charity’s affairs, providing support as necessary.
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Conduct an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the CEO in consultation with other Trustees.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Knowledge
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Broad knowledge and understanding of the voluntary sector, in particular within the Sports sector, and current issues affecting it.
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Strong understanding of funding, fundraising strategies and grant management.
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Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues.
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Good understanding of charity governance issues.
Skills
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A strong and visible passion for basketball (or other sports) and commitment to the LBA, its strategic objectives and, ultimately, its cause.
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Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role.
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Strong tact and diplomacy skills, accompanied with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
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Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.
Experience
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Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
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Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within a charitable organisation.
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Successful track record of achievement through their career.
The London Basketball Association (LBA) is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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Why we want you
Local groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. Each group has a committee, who work together to plan the groups activities or fundraising - all in line with Parkinson's UK guidelines.
What you will be doing
- Keep up to date about the news and developments of Parkinson's UK more widely, sharing these with the group
- contributing ideas for fundraising, activities and speakers
- sharing experiences with the committee and connecting with the local community
- helping to prepare for and clear up after group meetings
- assisting at fundraising events and any activities arranged by the branch
- taking notes / minutes at meetings and events
The skills you need
- be a good communicator, as you will be working with a wide range of different people
- Honest; you'll know when to ask for help, or when tasks might be seen as less important, and able to share that with Parkinson's UK and your group
- be collaborative and team focused, as you will take part in regular meetings and discussions
- be motivated and reliable, and able to show patience and empathy when dealing with sensitive situations
What's in it for you
- Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, making new friends and building connections
- You'll be part of a pioneering organisation, committed to finding a cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - in your local area and beyond
- Gain valuable organisational, administrative and people skills
Disclaimer
It's important that people affected by Parkinson’s can trust us with their personal information. In this role you could be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete our Advanced Data Protection training. Your Parkinson’s UK staff contact can help you do this.
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We’re passionate about making the countryside in Berkshire a better place for everyone to enjoy. Our vibrant team of volunteers inspire people to care for the countryside and enjoy the benefits it brings wherever they live. We work to promote, enhance and protect the countryside in Berkshire. Could you help us to achieve our vision and ensure the long-term success of our charity?
Volunteering with us is a fantastic way to help us champion environmental issues such as the climate emergency, renewable energy, biodiversity and sustainable transport.
With your support we can do even more! As a trustee you’ll have an essential role in contributing towards the future direction of our charity. Ideally we need Berkshire based trustees which means that they either live or work in Berkshire and be familiar with the structure of the County to understand the communities they represent.
- need to be a team player with experience of working with or managing a team of volunteers.
- Support and provide guidance to Berkshire branch, making decisions and attend trustee meetings as required
Our friendly team will provide you with training and support to develop in your role. You’ll gain valuable skills and experience in charity governance.
As a trustee you’ll contribute towards decisions to develop our charity in line with our strategy and policy. You’ll also ensure our compliance with governance regulations.
We’re ideally looking for volunteers with some previous organisational management experience and a passion for environmental and countryside issues.
Please look at our other opportunities to find one that’s right for you.
What you will be doing
- Developing and implementing our strategic plan to help us to deliver our mission
- Supporting the effective and efficient administration of our charity
- Contributing investment decisions to ensure the financial sustainability of our charity
- Supporting the recruitment of volunteers, staff and contractors
- Ensuring we work within charity law and regulations
- Being a positive advocate for CPRE and encouraging others to support our work
- Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity
- We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE
The skills you need
- A commitment to CPRE policies, campaigns and initiatives
- An understanding of, or interest in, the charity sector
- Some experience of working in a strategic way - paid or voluntary
- Independent judgement and a creative approach to problem solving
- An understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of a trustee, or a willingness to learn
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be comfortable using them
- Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability including attendance at meetings
What's in it for you
- Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
- Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
- Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
- We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
- We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
- Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
- The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day at CPRE’s national office in London or a regional centre
- We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses
Disclaimer
Pl see website of CPRE Berkshire
We’re passionate about making the countryside in Berkshire a better place for everyone to enjoy. Our vibrant team of volunteers inspire people.
Citizens Advice Birmingham is a local charity dedicated to serving the people of Birmingham by providing them with advice and information on a wide range of subjects.
Citizens Advice Birmingham is seeking a financially qualified and/or experienced volunteer to join our Trustee Board as Honorary Treasurer.
What will you be doing?
The new Treasurer will join a committed board of trustees with many years’ experience. We are proud that we are a fit for purpose organisation with robust financial and performance management systems and, most importantly, a skilled and committed staff team.
As Treasurer you will work closely with our Finance Manager to monitor the financial administration of the organisation and report to the Trustee Board in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements.
We are looking for a financial professional with some knowledge or experience of charity finances, fundraising, financial consequences and pension schemes who can explain complex financial information in an accessible way.
The role will provide a great deal of satisfaction, supporting a local charity that has an excellent reputation for delivering quality advice services to the community. The position of Honorary Treasurer will also provide the opportunity to enhance your skill set, utilise your expertise and share your knowledge.
This is a voluntary role, but all reasonable expenses are reimbursed. We welcome applications from all sections of the community to enable us to have a diverse Trustee Board that reflects our clients and communities.
If you have financial skills and knowledge and are interested, or you know someone who might be interested, in joining our Trustee Board, please contact us via Reach for more information.
What are we looking for?
You’ll need to:
- understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities as trustees
- have financial qualifications or experience
- have some knowledge or experience of charity finances, fundraising, financial consequences and pension schemes
- be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
- have good listening, verbal and written communication skills
- be able to exercise good independent judgment and if necessary to make difficult recommendations
- have excellent good numeracy skills to understand accounts
- be able to explain complex financial information in an accessible way
- be willing to learn about and follow Citizens Advice Birmingham’s aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection
- be willing to undertake training in your role
What difference will you make?
As our Honorary Treasurer, you make a positive impact for people in your local area by ensuring Citizens Advice Birmingham is sustainable and meeting the needs of the community
Time Commitment
Around 5 hours/month. The Trustee board usually meets in the evening. You may need to attend other meetings occasionally.
Before you apply
If you have financial skills and knowledge and are interested, or you know someone who might be interested, in joining our Trustee Board, please contact us via Reach for more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) is a leading diocesan multi academy trust in Derby City and Derbyshire. We are seeking new finance trustees to join us as we continue on our journey.
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: Reasonable expenses paid in accordance with the policy
Time commitment: Approx. one day per month
Closing date: 9 a.m. Wednesday 4th September
About Derby Diocesan Academy Trust.
Established in 2014, and built upon Christian values and ethos, the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) has grown into a thriving and effective family of 33 Church and non-Church schools, with two new free schools in the pipeline. The DDAT consists of infant schools, junior schools, primary schools, and one secondary school. Based in the East Midlands region of England, DDAT enjoys a strong and productive relationship with the whole of its family of schools, but also benefits and supports schools and organisations across Derby and Derbyshire. Within the DDAT family, there are over 7,500 children and young people, and more than 1,000 members of staff. DDAT and DDAT2 merged in February 2024 and has an annual income of £53m.
About the role.
As a Trustee for DDAT, you play a crucial role in overseeing the effective governance and administration of the Trust. Your responsibilities extend to ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies such as the Charity Commission and the Department for Education, safeguarding Trust assets, and utilising our resources responsibly to achieve our mission. As a Trustee, you hold ultimate accountability for the Trust’s actions and decisions.
Beyond your fiduciary duties, you are a custodian of our ethos and values, ensuring that the leadership team embodies our vision to deliver public benefit. Trustees should exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in their decision-making, seeking professional advice where necessary, especially in areas requiring specialised knowledge. Collaboration with other Trustees to make informed decisions is essential to promoting the Trust’s long-term success and avoiding conflicts of interest.
Your role involves contributing to the strategic development of the Trust while maintaining responsible management practices that align with our objectives. Trustees play an active role in setting the strategic direction of the Trust, implementing policies to safeguard assets, and promoting the Trust’s growth and sustainability. As a Trustee, you will have a direct impact on the success of our schools, so it is essential that you are passionate about providing the best opportunities for our children and staff and possess the strategic leadership skills to support and challenge our leaders effectively.
Who we are looking for.
We are seeking Trustees with a robust background in finance, accounting, or financial strategy. You will work closely with the Trust’s Finance and Resources Committee or Audit and Risk Committee to ensure effective management of our financial resources and compliance with regulatory standards. Our Trust is dedicated to maintaining a financially stable and transparent organisation, and your role as a Trustee with financial expertise will be crucial in guiding our financial policies and practices as we grow.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 4th September.
Are you passionate about providing a world where every child can learn grow and flourish? Are you looking for an opportunity to help you grow your leadership skills?
The Organisation
The Winch is a charity working with local young people in Camden and nearby areas since 1973 so we’ve got decades of experience in our community.
Our mission is to help each child succeed regardless of their circumstances. We build long-term relationships from an early age with children, young people and their families, often facing huge challenges. We work with them as individuals, stand by them as they grow up into adults and show we are in their corner. At its core, the Winch is a place for people to explore their potential, find their purpose, follow ambitions and live the life they deserve.
What will you be doing?
The Winch operates two main facilities; its main offices in Swiss Cottage and Belsize Community Library. The Winch is facing some important decisions about our main offices and the potential development of new facilities under a section 106 agreement in an adjacent, private development. This has important implications for the charity – both in practical terms, but also because the children and young people we support have a strong emotional connection to our location.
We are looking for a Trustee who can help develop and lead our property strategy on behalf of the Board. Ideally, you will bring experience of property development and/or negotiating the commissioning and delivery of significant capital projects.
What are we looking for?
The role of Trustees at the Winch is to work collectively with the Board to:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Winch
- Enable the Winch to pursue its mission and objectives, as defined in its governing documents;
- Through the CEO, to hold the executive team to account for the delivery of the Winch’s mission, strategy and goals;
- Safeguard and advance the reputation of the Winch;
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Winch;
- Appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor their performance;
- Act as ambassadors for the Winch, and broker opportunities through their networks to further the mission of the Winch;
- Ensure that the Winch complies with all governing documents, charity and company law, and all relevant legislation and regulations;
- Act in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries.
What difference will you make?
Your life experience, knowledge, and skills are invaluable to ensure that we can continue to fulfil our mission.
As a trustee, you'll play a crucial role within The Winch team by:
- Setting our direction and purpose
- Promoting and consistently acting in the best interests of our charity
- Facilitating connections with our communities
- Providing support to our dedicated staff who manage and run the charity
When recruiting trustees, we are looking for those who are:
- Able to represent and speak for the Winch
- Able to offer constructive challenges and think creatively
- Passionate and committed to our mission, vision and values
Time Commitment
Mostly outside office hours
Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month
Before you apply
Shortlisted applicants will be sent application questions before moving to the interview stage.
We’re aiming to keep to the timetable outlined below so that we can have the new Trustee on Board by November 2024.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Application deadline: 18th September
- Interviews: From September 18th - 11th October
- Onboarding Checks: From 11th October - 13th November
- Board member formerly appointed: 14th November
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Opportunities for Every Passion and Skill.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Diverse Roles: Fundraising, Companionship, Events Planning, Content Creation and more.
Training Provided: Comprehensive support to ensure confidence.
Flexible Hours: Volunteer as little or as much as you can.
Community Impact: Make a real difference and grow personally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Managing content for the charity's social media platforms, monitoring performance and establishing and/or maintaining active social media accounts, in addition to researching and creating creative content for different social media channels.
What will you be doing?
- Creating and managing daily social media posts across all social media platforms e.g. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.
- Develop new, engaging warm-hearted content to increase interest and attract supporters.
- Working in conjunction with the Marketing Manager and CEO, be responsible for posting original, high-quality content (twice per week) to improve our brand presence, grab the attention of our target audience and drive growth.
- Assist with creating our new social media strategy
What are we looking for?
- Clear understanding of social media platforms.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive can-do attitude.
- Knowledge of marketing and public relations is also desirable.
Skills, experience and qualities needed
- Creative Skills
- Administration
- Canva Experience
- Commercial Awareness
- Creating Calendar
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Fundraising
- IT Skills
- Marketing and PR
- Research
- Team Working
- Written Communication Skills
Time commitment and expenses:
- 1-3 hours per week, either in or out of office hours.
- We request a minimum commitment of 3 months volunteering.
What difference will you make?
Joining our team will give you the opportunity to:
- Contribute to a good cause that shares the same values as you.
- Use and share your skills.
- Gain new skills and work experience.
- Expand your network and social skills,
- Be part of a friendly team of people
- Make a big difference to our organisation and the lives of our beneficiaries.
- Never underestimate the power of your voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK Sutton (AUKS) is an independent, local charity with a turnover of around £1.4m. The charity is a brand partner of Age UK, and as such benefits from membership of a network of similar independent charities across the UK, whilst being able to maintain a focus on local issues in the London Borough of Sutton. The charity delivers a mixture of ‘on demand’ services, commissioned services, social and community activities, and is increasingly involved in local influencing and strategy. In recent years, Age UK Sutton has undergone steady growth and transformation. We have a solid foundation, enjoy a positive culture where our values are central to all that we do and have consistently great feedback from our staff satisfaction surveys.
About the role
The Board of Age UK Sutton comprises eight Trustees including the Chair. There are currently two vacancies, providing an opportunity for new people with a desire to support a vibrant, ambitious charity to join this highly effective Board. Boards govern effectively by:
- Focusing on their governance responsibilities
- Being clear about the role of the Board vs the role of the Executives - and fostering good relationships between both
- Ensuring the Board itself operates effectively
As an Age UK Sutton Board member, you’ll be an ambassador for the organisation and its work. You’ll share our vision to help the most disadvantaged in the local community
Requirements/Person Specification
We are looking for new Trustees with experience in the following areas, to complement the broad skill base of the current Board members:
- HR and employment law
- Communications, marketing and/or PR
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting Age UK Sutton in the recruitment for this role. Please ensure you read the candidate information pack which contains important detail about the role before applying. Click here to apply by submitting your CV and cover letter. Please use the cover letter as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following:
- Why are you interested in a trustee role at Age UK Sutton
- How you can contribute to the Board as a trustee. Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the Person Specification.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Age UK Sutton is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of the people we aim to support. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
The closing date for applications is Monday 9 September 2024 and interviews will take place the following week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Why we want you
Local groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. The friendly faces and warm welcome provided by branch volunteers means attendees get the most from the group, with the activities on offer running smoothly.
What you will be doing
- Core to group meetings, you'll help set up the venue, offering a warm welcome to all attendees
- Assist with fundraising events
- Getting involved in the activities the group offers - joining in to get the most out of these for you too
The skills you need
- Good communication skills
- Supportive; able to listen to the needs of people with Parkinson's, and reflect these to the group to shape the support provided
- Honest; you'll know when to ask for help, or when tasks might be seen as less important, and able to share that with Parkinson's UK and your group
What's in it for you
- You'll make new friends and meet new people, both in the branch and in the local community
- You'll be making a real difference for people affected by Parkinson's in your community
- Developing valuable organisational and people skills
- You'll be part of a movement of people improving the lives of people affected by Parkinson's
- You'll be able to take part in the activities of the group
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Abbeyfield Ewell Society have provided housing for elderly people in Ewell for over 60 years.
We have a supported sheltered hous in West Ewell, the day to day operations are run by our dedicated team but we are looking to expand our team of Trustees and volunteers to ensure we can support our team and our residents.
If you would be interested in helping us move forward with please get in touch
We are recruiting a volunteer to join our Board of Trustees
What will you be doing?
City Catering Southampton (CCS) is proud to be the UK’s first charitable catering company. We are all about improving people’s lives through the delivery and promotion of wholesome, nutritious food. We are skilled in delivering delicious meals for the city’s vulnerable adults and school-age children across Southampton – meals that support their wellbeing, their growth and development, and therefore their ability to truly thrive. We have an outstanding track record and are proudly accredited by Food For Life for our school meals.
Our ‘why’ is to help support Southampton’s health and wellbeing, through the services we provide and the surplus that we generate and as such our vision and our business model is unique in the industry.
Having established ourselves as a strong, flexible, and profitable independent business, we are now moving into a phase of recovery following a turbulent 18 months, and we are seeking committed individuals to join our existing Board of talented Trustees. Our desire is to further expand the range of Trustees skills that we can draw upon, to help lead us through this exciting next stage in the company’s development.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference by contributing their skills, enthusiasm and lived experience of the challenges facing our beneficiaries to our existing Board. We need you to help us turn our aspirations into reality.
We need Trustees who will join our Board ready to contribute actively and make a real and positive impact on the organisation’s future. We need Trustees that will give strategic direction; help set overall policy; help define goals and set targets; help evaluate performance; and help ensure the charity’s effective and efficient administration and financial stability. We need Trustees who fully understand the importance of being able to access a nutritious meal.
We want a wide range of people from different sectors and communities on the Board and seek to be representative of the diverse population of Southampton. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity – we would welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly keen on bringing a Trustee onto the Board with knowledge or experience in Finances or schools – as one of the key areas of focus for good governance.
Time commitment: 6 – 10 hours a month. Meetings usually held on a Monday.
What are we looking for?
We are particularly keen on bringing a Trustee onto the Board with knowledge or experience in Finance or schools – as one of the key areas of focus for good governance.
There is no need to have trustee experience to apply; your passion, enthusiasm and dedication is what we value most.
What difference will you make?
Trustees are expected to prepare for and attend up to six Board meetings a year, plus our AGM; Trustees also need to be available to contribute advice and support on an ad hoc basis, as needed by the business, and get involved in committee meetings, focusing on People, Audit & Risk, Finance, and Charitable Impact
Becoming a charity trustee is an amazing way to give back to the causes you love, connect with your community, boost your career, confidence, happiness, and health.
There is no need to have trustee experience to apply; your passion, enthusiasm and dedication is what we value most.
As a Trustee, you will have
- Induction, access to training, and reimbursable expenses
- Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
- Opportunities to network with senior professionals
- Influence to shape innovative projects
- The chance to improve the nutrition of people and communities
Before you apply
- Please apply through Reach in the first instance and provide a covering letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience Shortlisted candidates will be asked to have an informal meeting with the Chair of the Board of Trustees and our CEO.
- Please contact us via Reach with any questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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- Role: provide HR oversight, analysis and strategic guidance to the CEO and board
- Liaises with: Chair, CEO, trustees, committees, external stakeholders
- Location: Cambridgeshire area/remote
- Voluntary role: reasonable expenses paid
- Time commitment: 0-5 hours per month (estimated), mostly outside office hours
- Term: negotiable, e.g. interim/three years/extendable by re-election
- Application closing date: 31st October 2024
About Us:
Evolve Counselling is a long-established charitable social enterprise, providing low cost, affordable or funded mental health counselling to adults in Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. Our professional counselling community is made up of 50 – 60 qualified self-employed practitioners, working part-time to deliver talking therapies both online and in person.
We deliver around 500 counselling sessions per month to a broad range of individuals, many of whom would not otherwise be able to access therapeutic support. Evolve also provides supervision, reflective practice, critical incident support, and mental health awareness and related training to organisations and businesses large and small.
We are in the early stages of developing ambitious growth and innovation programmes, so this is a perhaps the most interesting time to be part of Evolve since we started in the 1970s. Opportunities for new Trustees to make their mark are considerable.
What We’re Looking For:
We are searching for an experienced HR specialist who can support our board, committees, and the CEO as we move through our next strategic stage of consolidation, then growth. Although long-established and successful, Evolve is reshaping itself and your HR expertise will be instrumental in positioning our charity to successfully meet the ever-growing demands and opportunities for supporting good mental health in our communities. Please note, a background in counselling is NOT a prerequisite for this role. Training will be available in general charity governance and in specific areas such as charity finance.
Your skills and knowledge, whether gained in the charity or commercial worlds, in a corporate HR Department, or a specialist consultancy, will help us to plan and “do the right thing” for our small staff and our self-employed counsellors, as we grow.
Including quarterly board meetings, committee sessions (at present virtual), a face-to-face AGM event, away days, and regular meetings with our CEO and the trustees, we anticipate a flexible time commitment of around 0-5 hours per month
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders have the important role of coordinating, encouraging and supporting teams of volunteer fosterers and cat carers. They make sure volunteers with direct cat care roles are happy and confident, and provide advice and guidance when needed. This incredible teamwork means we can help more cats and kittens in need.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Volunteering alongside colleagues including the Branch Coordinator, Cat Welfare team, Branch Development Manager and Vet team to ensure that CP cat care policies, procedures and standards are applied
- Supporting fosterers to follow Cats Protection cat welfare policies and procedures
- Acting as the main point of contact within the branch for cat welfare and ensuring that welfare updates are shared and implemented effectively
- Ensuring that accurate and up-to-date records of all cats helped are maintained, using specified Cats Protection systems
- Attending relevant Cats Protection volunteer training sessions and encouraging other volunteers to do likewise
- Recruit, induct and support all branch fosterers and cat care volunteers, using Cats Protection processes
- Represent the branch at relevant meetings
- Play an active part in the branch committee, being part of the branch team leading on cat adoption information and updates
- Collaborating with the Cats Protection Cat Adoption Team Leader to ensure the highest standards of cat care are applied in line with Cats Protection policy and procedures
A bit more information about this role and the team...
Northumbria Cats Protection is run by a small team of dedicated, cat-loving volunteers.
In 2023, our amazing team of volunteers helped over 130 cats: 38 cats and kittens found their 'furever' homes, 90 feral cats were trapped and neutered and our fabulous local vets delivered 436 treatments to cats.
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will significantly contribute to improving the lives of cats and kittens by leading and supporting other volunteers in direct cat care roles. You will develop new skills, expand knowledge, meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- A willingness to follow Cats Protection policies and procedures
- Basic knowledge and experience of cat welfare
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to engage with people on all levels to build strong and effective relationships
- A willingness to develop themselves and others and to update knowledge and skills as necessary
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support provided
- The ability to handle sensitive issues with objectivity and pragmatism
- Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+
Time expectation
The time for this role will vary depending on the number of volunteers and cats in care. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders usually give between 10 to 12 hours a week. This is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we meet as part of our activities.
We are here to help people see the world through cats’ eyes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.