Administrator And Events Volunteer Roles in Hammersmith, Greater London
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We are looking for a new Honorary Treasurer to join our diverse Board of Trustees. This is a key role within the organisation, offering a wonderful opportunity to make a difference to the lives of separated children arriving in the UK.
In addition to the general responsibilities of a Trustee, the Honorary Treasurer maintains an overview of The Separated Child Foundation’s financial affairs, monitors the financial administration of the charity and provides financial management advice and information to the Board of Trustees and to the Chief Executive.
Main responsibilities
• Making sure the charity keeps proper accounts
• Reviewing the charity’s financial performance
• Drawing up or reviewing policies for finance and investment
• Ensuring that the charity has robust and effective financial controls in place
• Liaising with external bookkeeping providers and with the charity’s Independent Examiner
• Reporting on financial matters where relevant
• Acting as a counter signatory on bank payments
• Liaising with external payroll provider regarding payroll preparation for new employees
• Ensuring our banking services are fit for purpose
Financial overview
• Act as the main interface between the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive on financial matters
• Advise the Board as necessary on its financial duties and responsibilities
• Maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial status and viability and provide overall financial management advice to the Board and to the Chief Executive
• Advise and monitor financial risks to which the organisation is exposed
• Oversight of and input into financial controls
• Involvement in the preparation of the Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts (TARA) and Annual Review
Strategic input and budget monitoring
• Work with the Chief Executive to draft 1-3 year budgets to deliver the strategic plan
• Advise on the financial implications of the strategic plan
• Support the Chief Executive’s review of monthly management accounts as needed
Additionally, the Honorary Treasurer is a key member of the Management Committee, which – amongst other duties – reviews and makes recommendations to the Board on staff pay in line with the charity’s policy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for an IT professional to join our Board and provide thought-leadership on our digital and IT strategy, including guiding us through Cyber Essentials accreditation. If you can help us use technology to improve our local advice service, we would love to hear from you.
As our digital and IT expert, you will work alongside the Chair, Chief Executive and the external IT support company we use to:
- Ensure our IT operating systems and equipment are fit for purpose
- Guide the charity through the work needed to obtain Cyber Essentials accreditation
- Advise how we can use technology to improve our service to clients
- Translate the risks and opportunities of IT for other trustees
- Take the lead in evaluating IT related proposals for the Board.
We need someone who either lives, works or studies in Elmbridge (or the surrounding area) and who has:
- Demonstrable experience of delivering IT and business change management
- Experience of IT strategy planning and execution
- A good understanding of cyber security including obtaining Cyber Security Accreditation
- A good understanding of Microsoft 365 multi-factor authentication
- Experience of business continuity and disaster recover planning
- A good understanding of risk management
- A commitment to the Citizens Advice organisation
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse board of trustees and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Experience of Citizens Advice work is not required.
Time commitment
Our trustees are expected to attend six board meetings each year. These normally take place on a Monday evening, at our office in Esher. Reading preparation for each board meeting will take around one-two hours. All Citizens Advice trustees are required to complete a small number of e-learning courses each year.
In addition, as the IT lead, you will need to have time to participate in various IT discussions with our management team and with the IT support company we use. This work may average around 1-2 hours a week.
What difference will you make?
People with good local knowledge and strategic vision can really help us to develop a service that meets the changing advice needs of our community.
More specifically, your input will help us to reach more people and provide more timely advice.
What's in it for the volunteer?
Citizens Advice is a well-respected and influential organisation. This is an opportunity to help develop this much-needed charity at a local level, really making a difference to people's lives.
As well as intellectual stimulation, the role will provide you with practical management experience of the voluntary sector to help develop your career.
Initial induction and training takes place in-house and through peer support but there is the opportunity to attend national Citizens Advice conferences and seminars. Travel expenses to these events are paid.
We are a business-like but friendly board, keen to welcome new members.
We exist to shape a society where people face far fewer problems.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Citizens Advice Esher & District is a well-established local advice charity that is seeking a HR professional to joins its trustee board and help deliver effective people management policies and plans. If you’re excited to help us have the right team in place to meet the advice needs of our local community in Surrey, we would love to hear from you.
Our Trustee Board is responsible for providing us with strategic thinking. As our Human Resources expert on the Board, you will work alongside the Chair, Personnel Sub-committee and Chief Executive to:
- Provide strategic and occasional operational advice on issues such as recruitment, employment contracts and remuneration
- Take a lead in reviewing the charity’s people management policies and procedures
- Advise on workforce planning and engagement to deliver our short and long term objectives
- Chair our Personnel sub-committee, setting the agenda for each six-monthly meeting and helping to prepare agenda papers
As a member of the Trustee Board, you will be responsible for:
● Maintaining an awareness of how our charity is operating
● Reading papers for Board meetings and attending six meetings per year
● Working on specific projects with other trustees or staff to further the strategic objectives of the charity
● Taking an active discussion during Board meetings and working with other trustees to:
- set policy and strategy direction, set targets and evaluate the performance of the charity
- ensure that all the finances and supporting financial control systems of the charity are in order
- monitor the financial position of the charity ensuring that it operates within its means and objectives
- monitor how well the service meets the needs of the local community
- ensure that the service plans for the recruitment and turnover of staff and volunteers
- review its own work and how effectively it operates including action for improvement
Person Specification
We need someone who either lives, works or studies in Elmbridge who has:
- HR experience with current knowledge of UK employment law, policy and practice, including compensation and benefits
- A commitment to the Citizens Advice organisation
- An understanding of the differences between managing the rights of employees and managing the rights of volunteers
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse Board of Trustees and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Experience of Citizens Advice work is not required.
Time commitment
Our Trustees are expected to attend six board meetings each year. These normally take place on a Monday evening, alternating between 5-7pm and 7pm-9pm, at our office in Esher. There is an option to join most meetings online, although we encourage meeting in person. Reading preparation for each Board meeting will take around one-two hours. All Citizens Advice Trustees are required to complete a small number of e-learning courses each year.
You will also be asked to Chair and prepare papers for our Personnel sub-committee which meets six-monthly, and to offer ad-hoc support relevant to your expertise.
What difference will you make?
People with good local knowledge and strategic vision can really help us to develop a service that meets the changing advice needs of our community.
More specifically, your input will help us to recruit and retain staff and volunteers and achieve a sustainable future. Without this, we risk having to cut our service to local residents and workers - and the most vulnerable members of society will have nowhere else to turn.
What's in it for you?
Citizens Advice is a well-respected and influential organisation. This is an opportunity to help develop this much-needed charity at a local level, making a real difference to people's lives.
As well as intellectual stimulation, the role will provide you with practical management experience of the voluntary sector to help develop your career.
Initial induction and training takes place in-house, online and through peer support but there some opportunity to attend national Citizens Advice conferences. Travel expenses to any events are paid.
We are a friendly Board, keen to welcome new members.
We exist to shape a society where people face far fewer problems.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We would love to welcome you as part of our volunteering team to support the activities in our new Shop and Post Office at the Soane Stable Yard. New products are being created which will appeal to visitors to the Soane Stable Yard and those taking guided tours of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Together with the Post Office, the new shop will also offer a vital service to staff, Pensioners and Pensioners' families and the local community. The new Shop and Post Office will open at the Soane Stable Yard in early September 2024. We will need help to prepare the Shop for opening during August 2024.
We are looking for volunteers with a friendly attitude who enjoy interacting with a variety of people, who are passionate about volunteering and happy to work as part of a team.
No Post Office services will be required to be undertaken by volunteers.
To provide Army veterans with the support and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the Nation and to safeguard their historic home
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you raise SSAFA’s profile in your local area? You just need patience and the ability to get on with a wide range of people and age groups, some basic I.T skills and good written and spoken English. If you think this could be he role for you, we’d love to hear from you.
What is a Publicity Coordinator?
Publicity Coordinators work with other branch volunteers to develop a Publicity Plan to raise awareness of SSAFA that reaches potential beneficiaries, volunteers, and funders.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our beneficiaries come from all walks of life and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan. We’d love the general public to understand what we do and how they can help us. We need to recruit volunteers that reflect our local communities and raise money to fund our work. Could you spare a few hours a week to help us raise awareness?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role is about building awareness so beneficiaries know who we are and how they can benefit from and access support, promoting volunteer opportunities and encourage people to raise finds and celebrate success. This means that on occasions, you might need to be present at events. As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but you can conduct the administration part of this role form home.
What would you be doing?
- Working with other branch volunteers to develop a publicity plan.
- Publicising SSAFA events.
- Work with Marketing/PR staff at central office to develop case studies of clients and volunteers and ensure that SSAFA branding and messaging are consistent.
- Develop and maintain networks with local press, TV and radio outlets through providing press releases, interviews, case studies etc.
- Working with the Digital Team at Central Office to develop and maintain a local on-line presence for the branch via a website and social media channels.
- Keeping a stock of SSAFA publicity materials and distributing them
- Liaising with PR staff at central office or on-call in the event of a PR/press situation.
- Supporting local and national campaigns to recruit new volunteers.
- Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA including all sections of the community in awareness raising
- Adhering to SSAFAs policies and procedures at all times, including safeguarding, volunteering policy, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
- Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others.
- Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
- Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role - communication and marketing workshops.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Access to a range additional e-learning courses as well as local opportunities for your personal and professional development.
- Local induction including assigning a person from the team who will be your main point of contact.
- Range of support from central and regional volunteer operations team as well as Marketing and Communication Teams based at our central office.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable people with good communication skills
- Good written and spoken English.
- Confident to deal with the public, potential clients, volunteers, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues – face-to-face, by phone, email or via social media
- Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address.
- Reliable attitude
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely in line with SSADA policies.
- Access to public transport or a car to get to meetings and events.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative).
Is a criminal record check required? No
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Could you raise SSAFA’s profile in your local area? You just need patience and the ability to get on with a wide range of people and age groups, some basic I.T skills and good written and spoken English. If you think this could be he role for you, we’d love to hear from you.
What is a Publicity Coordinator?
Publicity Coordinators work with other branch volunteers to develop a Publicity Plan to raise awareness of SSAFA that reaches potential beneficiaries, volunteers, and funders.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our beneficiaries come from all walks of life and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan. We’d love the general public to understand what we do and how they can help us. We need to recruit volunteers that reflect our local communities and raise money to fund our work. Could you spare a few hours a week to help us raise awareness?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role is about building awareness so beneficiaries know who we are and how they can benefit from and access support, promoting volunteer opportunities and encourage people to raise finds and celebrate success. This means that on occasions, you might need to be present at events. As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but you can conduct the administration part of this role form home.
What would you be doing?
- Working with other branch volunteers to develop a publicity plan.
- Publicising SSAFA events.
- Work with Marketing/PR staff at central office to develop case studies of clients and volunteers and ensure that SSAFA branding and messaging are consistent.
- Develop and maintain networks with local press, TV and radio outlets through providing press releases, interviews, case studies etc.
- Working with the Digital Team at Central Office to develop and maintain a local on-line presence for the branch via a website and social media channels.
- Keeping a stock of SSAFA publicity materials and distributing them
- Liaising with PR staff at central office or on-call in the event of a PR/press situation.
- Supporting local and national campaigns to recruit new volunteers.
- Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA including all sections of the community in awareness raising
- Adhering to SSAFAs policies and procedures at all times, including safeguarding, volunteering policy, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
- Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others.
- Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
- Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
- Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
What training and support would you receive?
- Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role - communication and marketing workshops.
- Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
- Access to a range additional e-learning courses as well as local opportunities for your personal and professional development.
- Local induction including assigning a person from the team who will be your main point of contact.
- Range of support from central and regional volunteer operations team as well as Marketing and Communication Teams based at our central office.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
- Volunteers will be covered by SSAFAs Public Liability Insurance whilst carrying out the role.
What are we looking for?
- Friendly and approachable people with good communication skills
- Good written and spoken English.
- Confident to deal with the public, potential clients, volunteers, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues – face-to-face, by phone, email or via social media
- Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address.
- Reliable attitude
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely in line with SSADA policies.
- Access to public transport or a car to get to meetings and events.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.
Minimum Age: 18
Safer Recruitment: SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate. Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.
References Required: Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative).
Is a criminal record check required? No
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
Youth Advantage UK is looking for someone who can take us to the next level, helping to mange efforts of becoming a registered charity.
Requirements
- Charity registration experience or good knowledge on registration of charities
- Note taking and record keeping experience
- Trustee relations experience
- A good knowledge of UK law particularly relating to charities and volunteers
Responsibilities
- To register the organisation as a charity with the Charity Commission and manage or carry out the associated work
- To manage the organisations legal affairs
- To support trustees
- To ensure the constitution is adhered to
- To keep records of trustee meetings
- To maintain official records
- To ensure the organisation is acting properly in accordance with its purpose and constitution
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
As a Trustee you must:
- Always act in the best interests of GMWSA exercising the same duty of care that a prudent person of business would in looking after the affairs of someone for whom they have responsibility.
- Act as a group and not as an individual
Duties of a Trustee Board Member:
- Ensure that GMWSA complies with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- Ensure that GMWSA pursues its objectives as defined in the Strategy and Business plans
- Ensure that GMWSA applies its resources wisely and applies ‘best value’ principles
- Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the CEO in setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- Contribute actively to Board Meetings and other appropriate events and activities
- Safeguard the reputation and values of GMWSA
- Ensure the financial stability of GMWSA
- Ensure that the accounts are audited in the manner prescribed by Charity Commission regulations, and any recommendations of the auditors implemented
- Ensure that GMWSA has an appropriate reserves policy
- Be assured that the financial resources of GMWSA meet its present and future needs
In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, scrutinising board papers, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, evaluation or other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise.
Person Specification-
Each Trustee must:
- Have commitment to the mission and values of GMWSA
- Show willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- Act with integrity and have a willingness to speak their mind
- Employ a strategic vision
- Have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
- Have the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of GMWSA.
Minimum time commitment:
- Trustees are expected to attend an induction meeting with the Chair of the Board and the CEO prior to attendance at their first Board meeting.
- Trustees are expected to attend all Board meetings, which are 6 time per year, online and in person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Start date: November/December
Who We Are
M4RD is a UK charity that is advancing rare disease training for medical professionals. The aim of our work is to help reduce diagnostic delay and improve patient experience for those impacted by rare conditions.
We work with an extensive network of patients, carers, advocates and advocacy groups to deliver training to medical schools, foundation schools, royal colleges, hospitals and trusts.
The charity is small and consists of a friendly group of staff and Trustees. The work can be intense but is very rewarding, as the charity responds to the needs of the rare disease political landscape.
Please take a look at the M4RD website for more information on our team, and our work.
Why Join Us
At M4RD we are not just talking about change; we are making it happen - as evidenced by the attitude change towards rare disease training in healthcare driven by M4RD for the last five years. By becoming a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare for people with rare conditions. Working with a dedicated team committed to systemic change in medical education, you will bring skills, experience, and knowledge that will support M4RD in achieving their objectives.
Open Trustee Positions (multiple Trustees & Chair)
We are expanding our board and seeking individuals with specific expertise to help us achieve our mission. Our new Trustees will be passionate about supporting the charity to deliver its objectives, and have skills and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Income generation
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Lived experience of a rare condition
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Healthcare education
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Clinical practice
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Lived experience of health and/or social inequality
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Lived experience of societal marginalisation
Key Responsibilities - Chair of the Board of Trustees
In addition to the general responsibilities of a Trustee, duties of the Chair include:
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Providing leadership to the organisation, and the Board, by ensuring everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes in order to benefit the public
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Chairing and facilitating board meetings
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Giving direction to board policy-making
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Ensuring decisions taken at meetings are implemented
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Representing M4RD at functions and meetings, and acting as a spokesperson as appropriate
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Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
With the Chief Executive:
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Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required
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Setting agendas for board and other general meetings
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Continuous development of the Board of Trustees
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Addressing conflict within the board and within the organisation
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Liaising with the Chief Executive to maintain an overview of the organisation’s affairs, and to provide support as appropriate
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Leading the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the Chief Executive
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Sitting on appointment and disciplinary panels
Why this Role is for You
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You are passionate about the landscape of rare disease.
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You have the skills and experience M4RD is looking for.
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You are prepared to challenge systemic inequities within healthcare and medical education.
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You are ready to make a long-term commitment to improving the lives of people impacted by rare disease.
Time Commitment: The expected time commitment is:
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2 online meetings per month with the CEO;
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4 online Trustees meeting per year;
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1 face to face strategy meeting or event; and
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Some ad hoc committee work.
However, we are also keen to invite those who are passionate about the charity's work and able to support in other areas.
Please take a look at the Job Description for more details on this role.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please apply through Charity Job, attaching your CV and Covering Letter sharing
why you’d like to become the M4RD Chair of the Board of Trustees, and what you can bring to the role.
We will be accepting applications until 5pm on Wednesday 9th October 2024,
and successful applicants will be contacted by the end of October.
Interviews will be held on 6th, 7th, & 8th November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
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We’re looking for a motivated finance professional to provide financial direction to our local advice charity and help us improve our long-term financial sustainability. If you’re excited to help us grow and strengthen our resilience so that we meet the advice needs of the diverse communities we serve, we would love to hear from you.
The Treasurer is an officer of the Trustee Board and not a paid member of staff. The purpose of the role is to ensure that the charity’s finances and supporting financial control systems are robust and comply with relevant regulations.
The role works closely with the Chair of the Trustee Board, the Chief Executive and the volunteer Financial Accountant.
The Treasurer is responsible for chairing the Finance sub-committee, including preparing the agenda and arranging for the production of the minutes of each quarterly meeting,
Treasurer main duties and responsibilities
Financial accounts
· Every quarter, review entries on Xero made by volunteer Financial Accountant (
· Review quarterly management accounts prepared by volunteer Financial Accountant before submitting report to the Trustee Board
· Ensure that year-end accounts are prepared to in compliance with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) Accounting for Charities and submitted by the deadline to Charity Commission and Companies House, and make arrangements for them to be independently examined as required
Budgets and planning
· Prepare annual budget and obtain Trustee Board sign off each March
· Review and update forecast of annual outturn
Financial control and compliance
· Comply with the charity’s financial policies and procedures
·Liaise with the CEO to prepare costings for any funding bid applications
· Ensure capital expenditure authorisations and limits are followed, and prepare expenditure justifications where appropriate
· Ensure that money received is spend only on the purposes for which it was given and ensure that reports and accounts demonstrating this are submitted to funders
· Submit regular financial reports to national Citizens Advice as required, and meet all financial obligations of the Citizens Advice Membership scheme
Relationship with Trustee Board
· Provide financial advice as required to the Chair and Trustee Board
· Explain, guide and advise the Board on the key assumptions and financial implications of the budget, operational and strategic plans
· Keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
· Ensure that all Board members have a clear understanding of the accounts presented at meetings
· Ensure that the organisation has an appropriate reserves policy and a realistic budget that meets the service’s needs
· Provide input to the risk register process
· Present accounts at the Annual General Meeting in an accessible way
· Chair the Finance sub-committee, preparing the agenda and arranging for the production of the minutes for each quarterly meeting
Treasury
· Act as key contact on the charity’s bank accounts
· Transfer money between savings bank accounts to optimise interest income
· Maximise the interest on savings by comparing available interest rates
· Review investments (in conjunction with other trustees)
· Review and update cheque signatory and electronic payment authorisation
· Authorise salaries and PAYE payments to HMRC
Other (annual)
· Review reserves policy
· Prepare salary review (in conjunction with Personnel Committee)
· Review office insurance policy
· Review Gift Aid claim prepared by volunteer Financial Accountant
We exist to shape a society where people face far fewer problems.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Marie Curie Companion Service is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.
Companion volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support. These sessions can take place both in person and over the phone.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING.
Your role will include some of, but not be restricted to, the following tasks:
- Carry out weekly visits with the person(s) you’re supporting, as agreed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator. This could be in a variety of settings, e.g. family home, a care home or in the community.
- Provide one-to-one companionship and support. For example:
- Offering a listening ear and spending time engaging in every-day conversation, activities or hobbies with the person you are supporting.
- Driving clients to pre-arranged health or social care (e.g. to medical appointments) or taking short trips out.
- Helping with small, daily tasks, e.g. making tea or accessing the internet.
- Allowing carers to have a short break.
- You may be supporting your client’s family or carers before or
during bereavement. This may involve offering emotional
support, signposting to relevant local support services or finding out
information as requested
(This is only an outline as support will vary according to individual needs. Companion
volunteers do not provide nursing or personal care, or offer counselling or advice)
- Keep your manager informed of any changes to the situation, or any significant happenings in connection to the person you’re supporting and/or their family, either in person or by phone
- Submit regular visit reports to your manager and update relevant computer systems as required
- Be reliable and committed to regularly spending time with someone and offering support
- Attend individual sessions with your Volunteer Co-ordinator, training and group events as required
- Represent the Marie Curie Helper service positively to those using the service
THE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED.
- Commitment and reliability - able to keep appointments and volunteer for about 3 hours a week
- Patience, empathy and emotional stability
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Respect for an individual’s privacy, dignity and independence
- Willing to be flexible to the needs of the individual
- Ability to operate within the boundaries of the role
- A friendly and sensitive approach with strong skills around building rapport and empathy
- Excellent listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others
- Respect for individuals, regardless of their disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment
WHAT YOU CAN GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY.
- An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment
- An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
- Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
WHAT WE ASK OF YOU.
- To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role
- To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines
- To complete an induction and any training related to the role
- Complete mandatory training and role related renewals, as requested
Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Marie Curie will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our volunteers and/or service users.
ABOUT US
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Family Thing Dance is a small but growing charity that provides inclusive dance classes for people with learning differences and diverse abilities. We are looking for Trustees to join our Board to offer governance and support to grow the charity.
The dance base is commercial dance and hip-hop. Family Thing's mission is to provide opportunities for empowerment, support and a sense of belonging using dance as a vehicle to reach these aims.
Family Thing is passionate about providing these dance opportunities for everyone. There are many reasons why. Mencap lists the main benefits of taking part in leisure activities as improving physical and mental health, personal social skills, self-worth and confidence, and social attitudes (Mencap, 2019). Yet despite these widely understood benefits, only 16.8% of people with a learning disability take part in a sport or physical activities at least once a week, compared with 39.9% of the general population (Sport England, 2018). Additionally, there is a great deal of evidence that inactivity is a major contributing factor of ill health in people with learning disabilities. Only 9% of participants in a 2016 review met the minimum recommended guidelines for physical activity (Dairo et al, 2016).
We know that organisations like Family Thing play a role in the well-being of people with learning disabilities by providing activities that promote good physical health as well as positive psychological and social stimulation, and offers a way to overcome situations such as loneliness and anxiety. We know that a positive impact of Family Thing is the increase in social engagement and improvements in physical and mental well-being for those who participate in our classes.
Activities: Family Thing offers free or subsidised, supportive, fun and creative dance classes to diverse groups of children, young people and adults. During each session, dancers are invited to create their own ‘dance hero persona’, and have opportunities to express themselves as individuals with the support of the group. There is a focus on strengthening their sense of community through the concept of “supporting your crew”. As defined by those who attend the groups, the overall aim is to create a “big family” that’ll dance altogether basically!
What are we looking for?
At this particular time we are keen to find people with a financial services background and someone who may be willing to take on the role of Treasurer in due course and/or someone with marketing skills, including digital marketing.
Experience
- Experience of the dance community (desirable but not essential)
- An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and a desire to support those with learning differences and diverse abilities
- Leadership experience (desirable but not essential)
- Experience of delivering strategic organisational change (desirable but not essential)
It is not necessary to have previous board experience as training and support can be given
Skills
- A commitment to the Family Thing
- A willingness to devote half a day a month to this work and be able to attend the bi-monthly board meetings
- Good, independent judgement
- An ability to think creatively
- A willingness to speak your mind and communicate well
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- An understanding of safeguarding practices
- Some experience of charity finance and fundraising is desirable, but not essential (and candidates do not need prior experience as a charity trustee)
- Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising activities relevant to voluntary and community organisations (desirable but not essential)
Attitude
- Honest, open and trustworthy with an understanding of the duty of candour
- Respectful of confidentiality procedures
Special Conditions
The post requires the ability to attend online meetings and occasional face to face events. All expenses will be reimbursed.
What difference will you make?
We are interested in potential Trustees who can bring experience across of range of areas. At this particular time we are keen to find people with a financial services background and someone who may be willing to take on the role of Treasurer in due course and/or someone with marketing skills, including digital marketing.
We are also keen to hear from people who can bring experience in any of these areas:
- working with charitable organisations
- developing strategy;
- project management;
- fundraising and grants management;
Bringing skills in any of these areas will make a huge difference to the work Family Thing is able to provide.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role of a Home-Start Trustee
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, befriending and practical help to families with young children who are under stress in their own homes, helping to prevent family crisis or breakdown. Trustees collectively oversee the work of the organisation and are legally responsible for all aspects of its operations.
Within the Board, individual Trustees have specific roles that enable them to use their individual skills and experience to lead in particular activities. Each role has specific responsibilities that a Trustee will lead on to enable the Board as a whole to operate more effectively.
Home-Start Barnet (HSB) Trustees give a high level of commitment and reliability in their roles and work very closely with the staff team to enable HSB to deliver a high quality and well-respected service. Trustees are empowered to make well informed decisions through training and reporting systems.
What do Home-Start Trustees do?
Trustees work collectively, to hold HSB in trust for current and future beneficiaries by:
- Attending quarterly Board meetings and any additional sub-committee meetings to keep informed and plan an active role in decision making for Home-Start Barnet
- Providing leadership and direction for the charity within the ethos and values of HSB
- Ensuring that the charity has a clear mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these
- Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard
- Being responsible for the effective performance and management of the charity
- Ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, the objects of the charity, the governing documents and quality standards
- Undertaking an ambassadorial role for Home-Start
- Attending ongoing support and training sessions as necessary to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the role
What are the responsibilities of a Home-Start Trustee?
Home-Start asks all Trustees to commit to the Home-Start ethos and to understand and implement relevant Home-Start’s policies which will be explained at the Trustee induction.
Trustees work collectively to:
- Set the strategy and undertake the strategic management of the charity
- Ensure that the charity pursues its objects as defined in the governing documents
- Ensure the charity accounts for its activities to its funders, the relevant Charity Regulators, its members, the local community and others
- Ensure that the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
- Ensure the financial stability of the charity
- Ensure proper accounting records are kept
- Ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds
- Ensure that the major risks to which the charity is exposed are reviewed annually and managed
- Ensure the organisation has appropriate risk assessment procedures in place and appropriately mitigates against perceived risks
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity
- Approve the charity’s policies
- Ensure the charity fulfils its responsibilities as a good employer and is an effective manager and supervisor of staff and volunteers
- Ensure the charity is appropriately insured
- Protect and manage the property of the charity
- Monitor and evaluate the work of the charity and to contribute to quality assurance self-assessments and reviews
- Safeguard the good name and ethos of Home-Start Barnet
What Duties are involved in being a Trustee?
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Scrutinising board papers in advance of meetings
- Approving the strategic plan annually and monitoring progress against it
- Determining and approving the annual budget and monitoring progress against it
- Preparing and approving the annual report and accounts
- Ensuring compliance with the Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance system
- Acting within the spirit and in accordance with Home-Start’s equality of opportunity and diversity policies and procedures
- Signing acceptance and understanding of the Home-Start Safeguarding/Child Protection Code of Conduct annually
Individually to:
- Regularly attend Board meetings
- Play an active part in the trustees’ meetings and deliberations
- Exercising due care and attention and using reasonable skill in dealing with the charity’s affairs
- Use own skills, knowledge and experience to help the trustees reach sound decisions
- Avoid any conflict of interests and declare areas where they may arise
- Reflect annually on the board’s performance and your own performance as a trustee
- Take part in Quality Assurance self-assessments and reviews
- Ensure that major decisions and policies are made by trustees acting collectively
- Work within the organisations policies and procedures
What is the time commitment?
- Attendance of quarterly Board meetings held at HSB offices
- Attendance at the Annual General Meeting
- Attendance of any sub-committee meetings for any additional work taken on
- Attendance of training when required
- Work at home to deliver the requirements of the role (estimate 3 hours a month)
What will Home-Start do for me?
In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive:
- Excellent preparation for your role, through the induction programme course
- Information required for you to fulfil the role appropriately
- Opportunities for self-development and ongoing training
- Social events and the opportunity to get more involved in the charity if you would like (e.g., fundraising, promotional events)
- The opportunity to be involved in a vital local service and to be part of a national network
This is exciting and rewarding work which requires energy, commitment, reliability, creativity and a sense of humour.
Person Specification
Essential
- Time to commit to meetings, preparation and additional tasks to fulfil the role of Trustee
- Understanding of and commitment to Home Start Barnet’s work and ethos
- Reliability
- Have a positive, non-judgmental attitude to working with people of any gender, family status or sexual identity, or who are from any ethnic origin, culture, or religion, or who may have a disability
- Have a clear understanding of the confidential nature of the service and safeguarding in the context of family support
- Have good communication skills including an ability to listen
- Have a warm and open personality and a sense of humour
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Be prepared to attend any training needed to deliver the role.
Training can be provided if there is no prior knowledge or experience of the following:
- Understanding of the Legal responsibilities of a Trustee
- Understanding of effective charitable Governance
Desirable
- Local knowledge
- Knowledge and experience relevant to the operations of Home-Start Barnet
- Role specific experience to inform an aspect of the Board of Trustee’s responsibilities
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.
Mulberry Schools Foundation is looking for a Finance Trustee to support it in its next stage of development. The Foundation was set up by the Mulberry Schools Trust and builds on its work to create exceptional educational opportunities.
Who we are
Mulberry Schools Foundation is the charitable arm of Mulberry Schools Trust, established in 2019. The Foundation is creating exceptional opportunities for children and young people facing disadvantage, strengthening their capacity to make a difference in their world. We support, develop and champion young people and their families in the Trust’s schools, its partner schools and its local and global communities through a wide range of commissioned and funded work.
The role
We are looking for an individual with financial experience at a senior corporate level to become the designated Finance Trustee for Mulberry Schools Foundation. The candidate is expected to be a qualified accountant and may have investment experience. Experience of charity funds would be helpful but not essential. We can provide training. Commitment to support MSF’s mission and values is essential. There are currently six Trustees and the board meets three times a year. Meetings are usually held at Mulberry School for Girls, E1 2JP, but occasionally are held remotely for convenience. Trustee terms are four years.
The Foundation has recently resumed operational activity and intends to grow its funds significantly over the coming months and years. The finance team of MST provide the operational financial administration for the Foundation. The Finance Trustee will support the Foundation’s Trustees with oversight of the financial reporting and management of the Foundation’s funds and with identifying and attracting funding partners. The Foundation is particularly interested in securing a large sponsor for its endowment fund.
The successful candidate will:
· be passionate about creating opportunities for those from disadvantaged backgrounds
· have professional expertise in finance and an accounting qualification
· have experience at a senior level
· be commercially astute and comfortable with fundraising
· be willing to leverage their own networks for the Foundation
· be a strong ambassador for the Foundation and its stakeholders
· have the energy, time and commitment to fulfil the role
Mulberry Schools Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment as a Trustee will be dependent on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate, and Barred List Check.