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Job title: Fundraising Trustee
Contract type: Contractor / Remote / Volunteer
Hours per week: 5-6 hours per month
Expenses: Any travel expenses will be paid at 25p per mile.
Flexible working: Yes.
Deadline for applications: 07/07/24
About Been There:
Been There is a small (but growing!) charity in the form of an app that connects people aged 18 and over with a vetted and trained mentor to help with any body image issues they may be experiencing. This gives them the opportunity to speak to someone who has ‘Been There’ themselves. Our Mentors are here to support, empower and, most importantly, listen.
About the role:
If you are an experienced fundraiser, we need your help! Been There’s Board of Trustees share ultimate responsibility for governing the charity and directing how it is managed and run. As a member of the Board, you will help set the strategic aims, objectives and direction of the charity. The skills and knowledge you bring will enhance the Board and support Been There in achieving its charitable objectives
As a Fundraising Trustee, you will play a key role within our charity in assisting the Board to develop an ambitious fundraising strategy and help us to further improve the effectiveness of our income generation so we can maximise the number of service users we can provide support to. You will help to ensure our fundraising is of the highest standard and that we are meeting our fundraising objectives as well as complying with our legal duties. Alongside relevant experience, you will also possess an ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritising multiple tasks, and will be a natural team player with excellent written and spoken English.
Board meetings are held every other month for 2 hours (two via Zoom and one per quarter in Kingston-Upon-Thames). If required, this role can be completely remote and you can attend the quarterly meeting over video call.
Role Summary:
· To assist the Board of Trustees to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Been There
· To guide, support, and challenge the Communications Manager and fundraising volunteers.
· To report to the Trustees on a regular basis, giving an update on fundraising achievements, plans, and progress.
· To ensure fundraising is of the highest standard and priority within a robust governance framework that meets all relevant legislation.
Main Responsibilities:
· Oversee fundraising to make sure it is carried out in legal, honest, and accountable ways.
· Strategically assess where fundraising fits into the overall charity strategy, and work with the Trustees to ensure effective income generation is being achieved.
· Contributing knowledge of fundraising techniques, best practice, and strategies.
· Assessing risks in new fundraising directions, alerting the Board of Trustees in a timely manner, as and when necessary, of key concerns.
· To report to the Board at a strategic level on the successes and challenges of the fundraising strategy.
· To help the charity further develop its fundraising capabilities through effective people and processes.
· On an ad hoc basis, to work with the Chair of Trustees and the Communications Manager, outside of the Trustee meetings, to support and develop the fundraising strategy.
Person Specification:
· To have substantial background as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels.
· A good understanding of fundraising within a small charity and the challenges facing small charities.
· Experience of diverse income generation practices.
· Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively.
· Ability to give constructive feedback and provide challenge.
· Experience in the charitable or voluntary sector.
· An ability to work to tight deadlines, ensuring prioritisation of multiple tasks.
· A natural team player with excellent written and spoken English
To apply for the Fundraising Trustee position at Been There, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
Thank you for your interest.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Been There is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
Context:
The Board of Trustees is jointly responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the integrity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, and legal and regulatory guidelines.
All trustees should also be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity.
The statutory duties of a trustee are:
● To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document.
● To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
● To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.
● To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
● To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
● To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
● To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
● To protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds.
● If the organisation employs staff, appoint the CEO and monitor his or her performance.
In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:
● Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
● Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
● Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
● Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
● Trustees are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement at the time of joining the board.
● As well as the various statutory duties, any trustee should make full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board make good decisions.
We are an app-based charity that connects people over 18 with a vetted and trained Mentor (who has also 'been there') to help with body image issues.
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Do you want to make a difference to the lives of local people with mental health conditions? We are looking a Trustee who can think strategically and complement the existing Board.
Mental Health Resource is a well-established, independent charity based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Our aim is to improve mental wellbeing in our community by enabling people to feel supported and valued, providing opportunities for social connections and by raising awareness of mental health. We deliver high quality and effective services across West Kent providing safe spaces and person-centred mental health support.
We provide comprehensive services with both a focus on short term and long-term mental health support, enabling people to access our projects for as longs as they want or need support. Our beneficiaries have complex and enduring mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harming, psychosis, schizophrenia and bi-polar and, on average, we work with over 900 adults and young people each year.
About the Trustee roles
You would be working with other trustees who have different skills, knowledge and experience. It's an interesting role in which you can help formulate ideas about how we as an organisation can best address the challenges and opportunities that exist in an increasingly complex and changing environment.
We would love to hear from you if you have a true interest in helping to improve the lives of those with mental health conditions in our community, and especially if you have skills or experience in working in a charity or in finance. No experience of being a trustee is necessary.
You would be expected to attend and participate in six Board meetings per year which are held via Teams/Zoom and last 2-3 hrs. The Board is also supported by two sub-committees: Finance and Risk and Marketing and Fundraising, which meet four times a year, and trustees are encouraged to also be a member of one of the sub-committees.
For further information about the role, please see the Recruitment Pack (which is accessible after you click 'Quick Apply')
We provide safe spaces and person-centred support to improve people's mental wellbeing
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Produced Moon’s board is looking to grow later this year, as we add new voices to our Trustees. We’re looking for regular trustees as well as a trustee to take the office of Treasurer.
It is not essential to have sat on a board before, what we're looking for is people who connect with the work we do as a charity and our values of being caring, challenging, pluralistic, experimental and playful. You can read some more about what these values mean to us here.
We're also looking to find a Treasurer who has skills in finance, which of course can be from a myriad of backgrounds. Perhaps you're an administrator, work on payroll or manage budgets as a part of your job. Perhaps you're an accountant but haven't worked in the arts before. Either way, if you'd be interested in being our Treasurer and think you can help us here at Produced Moon, we'd love to hear from you.
Deadline: 8th August 5pm
If you would like to apply to be a Trustee, please read the full Trustee Recruitment Pack and then email us with the subject line ‘Board Recruitment’ with:
- your CV
- a short covering letter
We also welcome video or audio applications.
Please let us know if you would like to be considered for our Treasurer role when you apply.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Third Solutions are proud and excited to be working in partnership with The Kingsbury Charity to recruit a new Trustee.
The aims of the charity are to help the poor and needy of Kingsbury. The charity does this mainly through its almshouses, as well as by making grants to other charities. The almshouses provide subsidised accommodation for elderly local people who are of limited means.
The trustees play a vital role in making sure that the Kingsbury Charity achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the Kingsbury Charity has a clear strategy and that their work and goals are in line with their vision.
You will need to live in either Brent or Harrow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and provide advice on the Kingsbury Charity’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee Kingsbury Charity’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
- Review and approve Kingsbury Charity’s financial statements.
Experience, skills and qualities:
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities as trustees.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically and work effectively as a board member.
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
They are particularly keen to hear from candidates with skills, experience, expertise and knowledge in the Legal or Social care sector.
For more details on how to apply, please contact David Ryan – Recruitment Manager at Third Solutions.
Timelines:
The charity are interviewing on a rolling basis.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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Art History Link-Up is looking for a new Secretary Trustee to join the Board.
Our small Board currently comprises ten dedicated individuals, between them holding broad experience across several sectors and disciplines.
We are seeking to boost particular skills on the Board and are particularly keen to appoint a candidate with the skills below:
Secretary
- An individual with a legal background, or with sound knowledge of the area who can take the lead on compliance issues relating to constitutional, legal, regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Excellent organisational skills
The Board of Trustees has responsibility for:
- Providing strategic oversight and leadership, ensuring that Art History Link-Up pursues its stated objectives.
- Ensuring effective and efficient administration of the charity, including approving the budget, defining goals and targets, evaluating performance, and taking appropriate action to manage risk.
- Taking a limited but hands-on role to support the delivery of certain elements of the charity’s work (e.g. marketing, accounting, recruitment).
- Ensure resources are used effectively to ensure the overall financial sustainability of the charity in future years.
- Contributing to and safeguarding the reputation and values of the charity and our partners, being an excellent advocate for Art History Link-Up and the young people we work with.
- Supporting our employees, freelancers and volunteers to help them contribute positively and professionally to the development of the Charity and its programme.
- Ensuring that Art History Link-Up operates in accordance with the principles of good governance, complying with its Articles of Association, its safeguarding and recruitment policies, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
Successful candidates will be strong team players with a range of professional skills and personal qualities. You should share our determination to make the study and enjoyment of art history accessible to as many young people as possible.
Application
To apply, please provide:
A CV of no more than two sides of A4; this should provide details of your educational background, employment history, directorships and trusteeships, membership of professional bodies and details of any publications or awards and a supporting covering letter of not more than two sides of A4, setting out how you meet the criteria – please make sure you refer to the trustee responsibilities and person specification above.
Successful applicants will be invited to an interview with a member(s) of the Board at a mutually convenient time.
Our policies including our Recruitment, Volunteer, and Diversity Policies, are available to view on our website.
Deadline for applications 31st August 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about putting the voice of disabled children and young people centre stage? Do you believe that disabled children and young people have the right to a fulfilling life?
Bexley Snap are seeking a Chair for our Trustee Board. In addition to the core responsibilities of all Trustees, the Chair is overall responsible for ensuring the Board works well together and supports the organisation to fulfil its purpose.Specifically, the Chair will:
- provide leadership to the Board of Trustees to ensure the Board gives firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
- chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process.
- ensure the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.
- ensure that trustees are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the Charity and that the Board takes collective ownership.
- monitor that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.
- appraise the performance of the Trustees and the Board on an annual basis.
- monitor the Director's performance through robust bi-monthly supervisions and appraisals.
- be the final point of decision making for any appeals for disciplinary/complaints escalated to Board level.
- ensure our operational business plan is utilised as a dynamic , current, working document, used to achieve our strategic objectives.
- foster, maintain and ensure constructive relatioships exist with and between the Trustees.
Relevant experience
Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy with our mission to provide positive opportunities for disabled children and young people and their families in Bexley.
We are looking for someone who:
- has effective experience of leading a Board/management committee.
- has a high degree of emotional intelligence, showing empathy, tact and diplomacy to others with the ability to listen and engage positively.
- demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and bring people together.
- has a good undersanding of charity governance issues.
- has relevant experience as a parent, carer or professional.
- has a track record of commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
Bexley Snap's vision is to enable disabled children, young people and their families to lead full and fulfilling lives.
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About us:
The Olive Branch Counselling Service (reg charity 1140475) is based in central Winchester, serving the community of Hampshire over the last 27 years. We provide subsidised counselling services for adults (over 18) who are experiencing mental health issues, via weekly therapy sessions. Our beneficiaries have gone through a range of difficult lived experiences, including loss, abuse, poor health and the current cost of living crisis. We’re a small charity with 4 part-time staff and aim to help 300 people in 2024. We recently secured a multi-year grant from the National Lottery, putting us on a more secure financial footing for 3 years. We still need to raise a further £30,000 in 2024. We have 44 volunteer counsellors supporting our clients, who are committed to helping people in need, and in turn we support their continuous professional development by funding their counselling supervision.
Role overview:
The Olive Branch Counselling Service is welcoming Trustees to join our Board of Directors. Trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Olive Branch achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the service has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, the Trustees support and challenge the Clinical team to enable the charity to grow and thrive to achieve our mission.
Duties and responsibilities
• Support and guide our charity’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Approve operational strategies and policies, monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Oversee charity’s financial plans and budgets, monitor and evaluate progress.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Review and approve charity’s financial statements.
• Provide direct support to one or more operational functions, for example; treasurer, fundraising, clinical governance, training, external comms and engagement.
• Keep abreast of changes in our charity’s operating environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews of charity’s own governance by attending regular Board meetings.
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect charity’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of charity’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
• Board members have a collective responsibility with regards to governance and decision-making.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring their time, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to The Olive Branch Counselling Service. We particularly need help in accessing more funding opportunities through sponsorships, grants, community fundraising and local business links. If you have skills or expertise in areas such as communications and engagement, financial management, fundraising or governance, we would love to hear from you. Most important is having the time and being willing to be pro-active with directly supporting the work of the charity. You do not need previous charity governance experience - a full induction will be provided.
Personal skills and qualities
• Willingness and ability to accept responsibilities and liabilities as Trustees and to act in the best interests of our organisation.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our charity values, vision and mission. Terms of appointment
• Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for further terms to be approved by the Board.
• This is a voluntary position, reasonable expenses incurred whilst carrying out Olive Branch duties can be reimbursed.
• Time commitment varies depending on duties, approximately 1-2 days per month to cover meetings, tasks and liaising with staff/partner organisations.
• Circa 6-8 Board meetings annually, either in person at The Olive Branch office or remotely via Zoom/Teams.
• Annual General Meeting is usually held mid-June in central Winchester.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee
Are you interested in becoming a voluntary Trustee? We are looking for an experienced and committed individuals to play an essential role in the governance and development of a charity dedicated to supporting young people leaving care.
The charity provides support and expertise to local authorities around the country to set up and manage Local House Projects so that young people leave care in a planned and supported way.
Position: Trustee (voluntary)
Location: Remote, with travel to Crewe Cheshire
Time commitment: Four Board meetings annually which take place at the head office in Crewe. Plus an Annual Conference and an Annual Young Person’s event which trustees are expected to attend.
Contract: Trustees are appointed initially for three years. Thereafter they may be reappointed for two further terms of three years each after which trustees must step down.
Remuneration: The position is unpaid, though reasonable expenses (such as travel to meetings) are reimbursed.
The Role
With other trustees you’ll be responsible for the governance of the organisation, its strategic development and ensuring the charity is well run. You’ll demonstrate what it takes to deliver effective services and be able to make good decisions. You’ll have a deep commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will value the lived experience and expert status of young people who are beneficiaries of the charity’s work.
Key responsibilities include:
· To commit to the vision and ethos of the charity
· To value the voice of young people and ensure it informs decision making
· To ensure the charity complies with its governing documents, charity and company law
· To contribute actively to giving clear strategic direction, setting overall policy, defining goals, and setting targets, and evaluating performance
· To safeguard the good name and reputation of the charity and be an effective ambassador
· To ensure the charity’s effective and efficient administration
· To ensure the charity’s financial stability
· To support and constructively challenge the senior management as a ‘’critical friend’’
About You
You need not have been a charity trustee before, but you will have a deep commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will value the lived experience and expert status of young people.
You will have skills and/or experience across a broad range of leadership and business roles and any of the following would be especially useful:
· Philanthropy and fundraising
· Business development
· Organisational change
· Law
· HR
· PR & Communications
The Board currently has five members and the charity are keen to recruit a minimum of two Trustees to build a more diverse team of people that reflects the needs of those supported. We actively encourage approaches from people of different ages, physical ability, sexual orientation, race and religious belief and those with care experience.
Other roles may include; CEO, Charity CEO, Social Enterprise, Director of Volunteering, Trustee, Trust, Director of Strategy, CFO, COO, Head of, Director, Fundraising Director, Head of Marketing, Director of Marketing, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Head of HR, HR Director, Compliance, etc #INDNFP
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Secretary/Trustee
Who we are:
We are a long-standing (33 years) local charity, based in Ashford, providing friendly advice, companionship and volunteering opportunities for anyone in our part of Kent who is socially isolated, lonely, or would welcome support with their mental health and wellbeing. We arrange 3 free drop-in sessions per week at Ashford Parish Rooms, at which our service users participate in a wide range of activities including crafts, singing and art therapy. We also offer food and beverages from our pop-up healthy eating café and dedicated door-to-door transport where required.
Due to an upcoming retirement we are now seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.
About the Role:
The Secretary will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of meetings of the Trustee Board, providing assistance and support to the Chair. They will also be involved in monitoring compliance to the legal and regulatory requirements affecting the charity and its activities, and ensuring that the Trustees’ decisions are acted upon and that all decisions made by the Trustees are in accordance with the governing document, reflect the objects of the charity, and continue to provide public benefit. They will liaise with the Chair and the charity team to ensure that events such as the AGM and Trustee Board meeting are scheduled and administered, with accurate minutes taken and circulated and agreed action points implemented.
It is expected that all Trustees will be able to attend our Trustee meetings in Ashford, which are held at least once a quarter, as well as the AGM and ideally a small number of other functions eg fundraising events.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
Good time management and keeping to deadlines
Good level of IT skills (email, Microsoft Word)
Ability to take minutes of meetings
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Willingness to commit sufficient time to the Secretary role
Eligible to be a Trustee
Desirable:
Previous experience of working with/for a charity, or being a charity trustee or involved with the adult social care/health sector, would be an advantage but is by no means essential.
Why you should Apply:
You will be using your skills, knowledge and experience to help ensure Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella continues to be an important part of the local community, providing mental health and social support. Although this is a voluntary position, reasonable out of pocket expenses will be paid.
For more information, and if you would like us to call you for an informal chat about the role, please email our Chairperson, Edwin Chambers. Contact information can be found when you click on the blue "How to Apply" button above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The world's first bricks-and-mortar museum dedicated to vaginas, vulvas and the gynaecological anatomy are recruiting a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.
As Treasurer, your responsibilities will be:
- Attend monthly Board meetings and an annual planning day
- Fundraising
- Fulfilling administrative, financial and legal requirements
- Willingness to familiarise yourself with the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Be a challenging advocate, as well as diligent and passionate about the mission and work of the Museum
The majority of responsibilities can be carried out remotely, although occasional in-person meetings in London are required and we encourage trustees to visit the museum and meet their fellow trustees and the wider team of staff and volunteers.
There is no need to have trustee experience to apply. However, an interest in the promotion of intersectional feminism is necessary. The Vagina Museum holds and promotes the values of equality, diversity and inclusivity and we are seeking trustees who would be ambassadors to these values. We particularly welcome applications from Black and Asian people, and people who are trans or identify as non-binary as they are underrepresented on the current board.
To apply, please download the application pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to join our board and help us protect and grow the Kingston Women’s Centre? The Clinical Trustee role ensures the Clinical practice of KWC staff and volunteers are kept in line with BACP ethical standards and KWC’s Policies and Procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Strategic
· To assist and advise in the formation of the KWC’s strategy with particular regard to ensuring KWC has the clinical expertise to deliver the strategy.
2. Clinical
·To offer advice and support to the Clinical Manager in the development of KWC’s clinical services.
·To support the Clinical Manager in the development of innovative and developmental concepts for volunteers, staff and service users where appropriate.
· To assist the Clinical Manager, staff, and Board members in networking within the clinical sector.
· Where needed to support the Clinical Manager in the recruitment of Supervisors.
· To make recommendations to the Board of appropriate clinical changes to KWC’s Policies and Procedures and controls.
· To ensure the Board receives appropriate information on the activities that affect the clinical running of KWC.
3. Governance
· To ensure the Board is aware of its clinical duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with legislation and BACP code of ethics.
· To ensure all clinical policies, procedures and any appointment of external clinical advisors are reviewed on a regular basis.
· To monitor and report to the Board and offer solutions to any clinical concerns.
5. Key Qualities/Experience
· Experience in a Senior Clinical role; ideally currently working in counselling, psychotherapy and or supervising counsellors and psychotherapists.
· Experience in developing Clinical Services and of working within the community.
· Good communication/interpersonal and decision- making skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively and constructively as a member of the Board.
· Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role of Trustee.
· An understanding and acceptance of legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
· Good independent judgment, strategic perspective, and vision.
Our aim is to provide counselling and therapy for women of all backgrounds in and around Kingston Upon Thames in a warm, safe and caring environment
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.
Job title: Trustee / Non-Executive Director
Salary: Voluntary - reasonable expenses are reimbursed
Location: Remote – Quarterly Board meetings are a mix of in person and online.
A full list of duties and responsibilities are available in the Trustee recruitment pack.
About us
The Emerging Futures CIC and Thrive Social Housing group inspire and empower people affected by addiction to make positive changes to their lives. We believe in equality, social justice, and strive to overcome the stigma associated with substance misuse so that everyone feels valued and respected.
We provide people with safe homes where they can connect with others, find rewarding things to do and be motivated to pay it forward.
The Emerging Futures behaviour change programmes provide a confidential space to share the lived experiences of addiction, which build confidence and resilience.
Our accredited coach training develops passionate and skilled volunteers, helping people reconnect with their community and achieve a better future.
About the role
We are recruiting new trustees and non-executive directors to our Board to play a vital role in making sure that the group achieves its core purpose.
Our trustees and non-executive directors oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that there is a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.
Just as importantly, they support and challenge the CEO and executive team in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs, to enable Thrive Social Housing and Emerging Futures CIC to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission.
For more information on Emerging Futures, the role of our trustees and non executive directors, and a person specification, please download the recruitment pack below.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role via our website.
Key dates and deadlines
This is a two-stage process.
The initial stage will involve meeting CEO and executive team, with a final interview with board members to be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.
Sunday 4th August - Deadline for applications
Thursday 8th August – Longlisted candidate invitations to interview issued
Monday 12th August – Longlisted candidate interviews
Friday 16th August – Interview feedback, shortlisted candidates given date for final interview
Emerging Futures works across the country with people affected by homelessness, drug and alcohol problems and physical and mental health needs.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support (OBS) is a small charity (a charitable incorporated organisation or CIO) providing free direct breastfeeding support to the families of Oxfordshire - via a mixture of virtual one to one appointments, in-person sessions, Zoom groups, a private Facebook group, antenatal workshops and work targeted at groups that are under-represented. Although founded as an independent charity in 2018, OBS’s work is a continuation of 12 years of breastfeeding support under the Baby Café umbrella. OBS is well known and respected in the community, with strong and valuable relationships with other service providers in the NHS, Local Authority and voluntary sectors. OBS is committed to being an actively anti-racist organisation, with a focus on social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of all backgrounds, gender identities and life experiences to become trustees.
OBS is seeking to recruit a trustee to responsible for strategy and impact for a period of 2-3 years. In addition to the responsibilities of a general trustee, the strategy and impact trustee will :
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Lead the development and review of the charity's strategic plan, collaborating with fellow trustees and senior management to set ambitious goals and objectives.
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Monitor the implementation of the strategic plan, regularly assessing progress, and providing guidance to optimize impact.
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Establish clear metrics and indicators to measure the charity's performance and effectiveness in achieving its mission.
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Analyze data and insights to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in the charity's programs and initiatives.
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Support the Charity Director and senior management in aligning their strategies with the overall mission and goals of the charity.
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Collaborate with other trustees to ensure all aspects of the charity's operations are in line with its strategy and values.
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Stay informed about the external landscape and developments in the charity sector, incorporating relevant trends and best practices into the charity's strategies.
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Provide expert advice on impact assessment methodologies, helping the charity understand and communicate its outcomes to stakeholders.
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Ensure that the charity's decisions are evidence-based and driven by commitment to maximizing positive social and environmental impact.
This work is likely to involve around six hours per month.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Direct Reports: CEO
Commitment: Approximately 2-4 days per month throughout the year.
Remuneration: The role of Chair is voluntary, although expenses for travel may be claimed.
Overview
Charity Purpose
- Raise funds for research into the cause, prevention and management of dementia.
- Allocate funding to university research project meeting the highest academics standards.
- Raising awareness of dementia.
Objective
- Holds the Executive team and the Board to account to:
- remain focussed solely on the BRACE stated purpose
- remain compliant with all English and Welsh laws and the regulations of the Charity Commission. - Support the Chief Executive in ensuring both the Board members and Executive team work closely together to achieve the agreed strategic objectives.
- Act (in partnership with the Chief Executive) as an ambassador and the public face of BRACE.
Charity Structure
- BRACE the charity has a sole Trustee “BRACE Trustee Limited”. All members of the Board are Directors of BRACE Trustee Limited and act as Trustees of BRACE. There are up to 15 directors of BRACE Trustee Limited who for reasons of clarity are called Trustees.
- The Chair and Trustees are usually appointed for a fixed term of 4 years which can be renewed once, enabling Trustees to serve for a maximum continuous term of 8 years.
Meetings
- Board meetings are held 4 times a year plus 1 awayday. Each meeting is +/- 4 hours.
- There are currently 3 sub-committees of the Board (Scientific Advisory Committee [SAC], Finance and HR). The 3 sub-committees meet no more than one month before the board meetings either in person or on Zoom. SAC reviews applications for grants and makes recommendations to the Board for approval.
- Board Meetings are generally held in person in the Bristol area, online or hybrid meetings are not encouraged but can be facilitated.
How to Apply
If you would like to know more about the role, have an informal discussion or apply, please contact:
Chair of Trustees, Jane Dare
CEO, Chris Williams
Together we will defeat dementia.