Appointed Trustee Volunteer Roles

Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high-quality art in Kent and Medway. As we continue to build upon and develop our ambitious work, we are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to join our existing board, alongside new trustees including those living with dementia. 

Who are we looking for?

In conducting a wide search, we’re hoping there will be people who put themselves forward that we may never otherwise have been in touch with. So, if you don’t see yourself represented here, please do put yourself forward; this is in no way an exhaustive list. We are keen to hear from people with lived experience of dementia, whilst also recognising that other life experiences may give you insights and understanding that could help the organisation to develop. 

• Do you have experience of working in or supporting larger charity structures, the health and social care sector, or fundraising and philanthropy?
• Are you an artist or arts sector leader?
• Are you living with dementia, or supporting someone with a dementia diagnosis? 
• Are you a disabled person and/or someone who in other ways has rights under the Equalities Act 2010?

Length of service: This is typically an initial three-year appointment; you may choose to stand down or be re-appointed after this time.

Time commitment: There is a board meeting each quarter, one of which is also our AGM. We’d anticipate contact between meetings, typically via email. We will also have an annual away day.

Recompense: This is a voluntary position; Bright Shadow reimburses expenses incurred whilst carrying out trustee duties.

Personal development: Training, support, and mentoring are available to all trustees.

Key responsibilities as a trustee: 

• Champion the values and work of Bright Shadow, including but not limited to our position as a disability equality driven, anti-racist organisation
• Ensure that Bright Shadow pursues our stated objects (purposes), as defined in our Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governing document, and does so complying with relevant charity law
• Ensure that Bright Shadow runs well, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
• Ensure our financial stability through good governance
• Bring strategic influencing skills and contacts

And additionally, as Chair: 

• Provide leadership to the organisation and the board 
• Chair and facilitate board meetings, including agenda setting with the Chief Executive 
• Support the Chief Executive including through an annual appraisal
• Represent Bright Shadow at functions and meetings, and act as a spokesperson as appropriate 
• Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making 

What’s next?

One or both of the following steps may be useful to you:

1. Reach out to us for more info and to arrange an informal conversation.
2. Arrange to come along to a Zest session, and get to know more about our work

To apply, please send in your CV with a covering note about your interest, and whether you would like to be considered as a trustee, or as Chair.

We will review interest and interview as appropriate on a rolling basis; we intend to invite shortlisted candidates to our next board meeting in October 2024.

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.

We exist so that every young person feels empowered to speak about their mental in school and at home.

Mind of the Student (MOTS) gives young people the confidence to speak about their mental health. We do this by delivering a school-wide mental health programme and community-led services which equips young people with the knowledge, confidence and skills to recognise and address their own mental health needs.

Mind of the Student is currently recuriting two new trustees to join the Board, who have experience in corporate funding, and charity governance. We look forward to receiving your application.

Roles and responsibiilties

• Ensuring that Mind of the Student complies with our governing document, charity law, any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensuring that Mind of the Student pursues its objects as defined in our governing document.
• Giving strategic direction to Mind of the Student.
• Safeguarding the reputation and values of Mind of the Student.
• Ensuring the financial stability of Mind of the Student.

In addition to the above, trustees use their specific skills, knowledge and experience to help the board reach sound decisions.

Skills and experience

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following areas:

• Experience of working with young people in relation to education, mental health or physical wellbeing.
• Diverse connections within medium to large corporations who have direct corporate social responsibility links.
• Governance, including holding leadership positions in the charity sector or serving on a trustee board.
• Charity grant-making, including membership of grant-making panels or committees.
• Pro-bono support of charities and connecting expertise.
• Lived experience of youth work or engaging in the youth sector.
• Lived experience of mental health.

We are looking for trustees who:

• Have a deep commitment to Mind of the Student's mission, and ambition for the charity to make a significant positive difference for young people.
• Have a specific interest in mental health.
• Are able to work well as part of a diverse team of trustees, with the interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Have excellent communication skills with an instinct to listen first and the confidence to challenge supportively.
• Are problem-solvers who use evidence to make judgements and decisions.

Payment

This is a voluntary role and trustees receive no remuneration. Reasonable expenses can be claimed in line with Mind of the Student's expenses policy.

Hours

Trustees are expected to attend four trustee meetings each year of two-hours each. In addition, attendance at other ad-hoc meetings and discussion may be required. Total time commitment is expected to be up to two hours per month.

Location

Board meetings are held at Bower Park Academy, Havering Road, Romford RM1 4YY, ideally in person but can be attended online.

Each trustee is appointed on a three-year term.

Do you want to utilise your strong leadership skills to have a positive impact on the strategic direction and governance of a charity?

Are you passionate about developing people and fostering good relationships?

Do you have the time and willingness to get involved in steering the work of a charity to provide invaluable support to its community?

Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC) is looking to appoint a leader with the passion and vision to Chair our Board of Trustees, ensuring we effectively fulfil our strategic goals and direction.

Who we are

Alex TLC provides invaluable support and information to people affected by leukodystrophy.

Leukodystrophies are genetic disorders that mainly affect the white matter of the central nervous system (i.e. the brain or spinal cord). There are more than 100 different known types of leukodystrophy, including some so rare they only affect one or two individuals.

Established in 2004 we are an internationally recognised centre of excellence and the only UK charity providing support and information to people affected by any of the leukodystrophy conditions worldwide.

Our expectations of you

In the role of Chair, you will be instrumental in ensuring effective and strategic governance of the Charity. Your collaborative efforts with our Board of Trustees will play a pivotal role in promoting inclusivity, driving excellent, well-rounded and considered decision making and ensuring our sustained success and progress.

We are looking for a Chair to join the Board immediately. You will be required to attend a minimum of 3 board meetings per year, review documentation in advance and maintain regular and responsive communication with the CEO outside of meetings. Mentorship can be arranged to support the transition into the role.

This is a voluntary and unremunerated position.

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We will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to remove barriers to this post. If you have any additional support or have any access or communication needs throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. 

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is a leading charitable organisation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and sustainable development of Scotland's historic buildings. Our mission is to safeguard architecturally and culturally significant buildings for future generations while ensuring they contribute to the vibrant life of our communities.

Our team has specialist skills in historic building preservation, fundraising, project management and property management. We also bring expertise in event management, building interpretation and in delivering educational programmes. So far, we have restored over 30 buildings and raised more than £30 million.

Following a recent review, we are seeking to appoint four additional trustees to join our strong and committed board. We are particularly interested in inspirational and dynamic applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:

· Strategy development and leadership

· Finance

· Heritage conservation

· Marketing

· Fundraising

· Property development

· Asset management

By joining SHBT as a Trustee, you'll have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Scotland's historic landscape. Your professional expertise and passion for our built heritage will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation and the preservation of Scotland's history.

Trustees serve a term of three years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further three years. Successful applicants will be expected to attend four meetings a year, either at one of our own buildings or another site of interest and will have over-arching statutory duties in respect of governance.

For more information on the work of SHBT please visit our website. 

Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. We support, advocate for, champion and connect carers across the UK, so that no one has to care alone.

Our values

Carers are at the heart of everything we do. We are:

Attentive

• we welcome everyone and are always supportive and ready to help
• we listen carefully and respond with expertise and understanding.

Ambitious

• we’re courageous and innovative, aiming high and seeking out new ideas and opportunities that take us forward
• we are always learning and improving, pushing boundaries to increase our impact.

Achievers

• we are passionate about what we do and tenacious in our pursuit of change
• we adapt to new challenges and are always striving for excellence
• we love to collaborate and enjoy working with others to reach our goals.

Trustee role description

The duties of a Trustee are to:

• contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy and defining goals
• to set targets, and evaluate performance against agreed targets
• ensure that Carers UK complies with and pursues its objects as defined in its governing document, the Articles of Association
• safeguarding the good name and values of Carers UK
• ensure that Carers UK complies with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• ensure the financial stability of the organisation
• ensure that Carers UK applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects, ie the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
• protect and manage the property of the charity and ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds
• ensure the effective and efficient administration of Carers UK
• ensure the organisation acts within employment and health and safety laws
• appoint the Chief Executive and monitor their  performance.

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 including the annual election of the Officers (Chair, Vice-Chairs and Treasurer)

Additional duties may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives and other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise, and positively representing the organisation.

Person specification

Trustees, collectively and individually, have ultimate responsibilities for the charity. To be effective each Trustee must have:

• a commitment to the organisation
• a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort including attending meetings
• strategic vision
• good, independent judgement
• an ability to think creatively
• a willingness to speak their mind
• an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
• an ability to work as part of a team
• appreciation of Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Nations Trustee role description

We are specifically looking for two Nations Trustees, one each for Northern Ireland and Wales. In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the Nations Trustee will be expected to ensure that the Carers UK Board is informed on key issues affecting carers in the respective Nations. 

In order to discharge this responsibility, the Nations Trustee will be expected to: 

• attend the quarterly Nation Committee meetings and the Annual Conference
• establish working relationships with the Director of Devolved Nations, and with the Chair and other members of the Nations Committees
• represent Carers Wales and Carers Northern Ireland at some external events
• sit on recruitment panels as required.

Person specification 

• Sound knowledge of the relevant Nation’s issues, the devolved responsibilities held by the relevant Government, its diversity and geographical challenges
• A willingness to understand the work being delivered in the relevant Nation, context, key priorities and aims
• Be a Welsh/ Irish language speaker, or willing to learn (desirable)
• It is essential that the Trustee lives in the relevant Nation and is willing and able to travel to Cardiff/Belfast and London with some overnight stays required. 

Commitment 

10-12 days per annum.

How to apply

Please email us to request a copy of the full candidate pack. 

Please submit a CV outlining your experience, employment and volunteering history and any Trustee, non-executive or public service roles you currently have or have had in the past.

Please also submit a 500-word statement based on the Person Specification. You should clearly explain your ability and/or experience in relation to the criteria in the Person Specification.

Please also submit the Candidate Summary Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and the Declaration of Eligibility with your application. These start overleaf. 

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to provide us with the names and addresses of two people who can provide references.

Applicants are required to declare any unspent criminal convictions. The Charities Act disqualifies people convicted of offences involving dishonesty or deception (unless the conviction is legally regarded as spent), undischarged bankrupts and those disqualified from company directorship from acting as charity Trustees.

Closing date for applications: 15 September 2024 5pm

Interviews dates:  October, dates to be confirmed. 

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.

“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.”

We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

We are looking for additional trustees to help Uttlesford Food Bank meet demand for our services. Experience of strategy development, press/PR and/or charity governance would be extremely useful.  We welcome applications from current volunteers and partner agencies, but are also keen to hear from candidates not currently working with us who want to help their local community.

We would like to have greater representation from South Uttlesford and would encourage applicants from Dunmow, Stansted and the surrounding areas.  We would particularly like applicants who may have used a foodbank and experienced some of the issues our clients face. We are looking for a balance between those who know us already and those who will bring fresh thinking to the board.

By supporting the governance of the food bank, you are part of a team providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Uttlesford Foodbank.

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.

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

World Habitat is an organisation with a unique insight and opportunity to improve housing around the globe. In a world which is beset with problems, World Habitat focusses on solutions. We find innovations that tackle the world’s major housing challenges and help them scale up so they can become mainstream. We act as a catalyst strengthening organisations that develop solutions supporting them to scale up to help more people facing housing injustice.

We are a UK-based charity with a diverse global reach and an exiting future. Over the last 50 years we have developed a large and engaged international housing network that give us a unique global insight into emerging housing ideas and programmes.  

We have recently adopted an ambitious strategy guided by a theory pf change which will steer our work over the next decade. In order to implement our new strategy and deliver our ambitious future we are using this opportunity to bring new skills and perspectives onto our experienced and committed board. We are looking for:

• An individual with strategic finance skills and a knowledge of financial investments who will chair our Finance and Investment Committee
• A trustee with communications skills, particularly in an international context
• A trustee who will expand our knowledge of housing in the least developed countries, and an understanding of the Climage Emergency and how it affects low-income communities.

We don’t expect candidates to bring experience in all of these areas.

World Habitat’s office is in central Leicester; Board meetings are held in person in Leicester, most meetings are held on a hybrid basis and there is the facility for trustees to attend online.  

Time commitment: On average 6 to 8 days per year with four (two hour) Board of Trustee meetings per year + subcommittees, occasional strategy days and events.
Remuneration: The role of a Trustee is not remunerated, but reasonable out of pocket expenses, agreed in advance, are paid.

The term of appointment is three years; most Trustees serve two three-year terms on our Board.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please download the attached brief for more information. We encourage confidential conversations with our recruitment partner Anna Jay, MD of Public Leaders Appointments in advance of your application. 

For full details and instructions on how to apply, please download a copy of the candidate brief.

Closing date: Midnight, midday, Thursday 29th August 2024, quoting reference ‘World Habitat’.

Interviews (in person): 17th September 2024

Trustee

We're looking for a Trustee to be part of a school trust which is focused on providing children with the best possible education through collaborative working.

Position: Trustee

Salary: This is a voluntary role however expenses can be paid in line with the allowances policy

Location: Derby

Closing date: 30th July 2024

Time commitment: Around 10 meetings a year, mostly in the evening.

 

About the role:

As a Trustee, you will be responsible for governing a charitable company and directing how it is managed and run. Trustees must also ensure that the trust complies with all legal and statutory requirements. Trustees should seek the advice of the board’s governance professional and other professional advice as appropriate.

The trust board works closely with the CEO and other executives. The CEO and colleagues are responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the trust and its schools, whereas the role of the board is strategic.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Determining the trust's mission, values, and long-term ambitious vision.

· Deciding the principles that guide trust policies and approving key policies.

· Appointing and appraising the senior executive leader and making pay recommendations.

· Working with senior leaders to develop a strategy for achieving the vision.

· Ensuring that stakeholders are involved, consulted, and informed as appropriate.

· Ensuring that all schools in the trust deliver a broad and balanced curriculum such that pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and adult life.

· Taking ownership of the trust’s financial sustainability and ensuring effective resource management across the trust.

About you

You need not have been a charity trustee, or school governance before, but you will have experience in participating and decision-making at a senior level; independence of thought and judgement; a strong belief in the ethos and values of the charity and time to commit. A background in education would be helpful but all professional backgrounds are useful.

Contributions to the trust board

 

Trustees should ensure that they are making a positive and meaningful contribution to the board by:

 

· Attending meetings (typically around 10 meetings each year), reading papers and preparing questions for the senior executive leader in advance.

· Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with senior executive leaders and colleagues on the board of trustees.

· Getting to know schools within the trust, including visiting occasionally during school hours.

· Undertaking induction training and developing knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.

About the organisation

The organisation is a trust that was formed to provide opportunities for collaboration, support, and challenge for the schools of Derby while allowing each school to retain its identity and accountability to its local community. 

Other roles you may have experience with could include: Senior teacher, Headteacher, 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 etc.

Overview of the role:

Warwick District Foodbank are seeking to recruit Trustees with an interest in helping others, who are willing to uphold the food bank’s values, and who can bring life experience to the board of trustees. As a Trustee you will play a vital role by ensuring that we are meeting the demand for our services, providing help and support to people in crisis in the local community as well as providing strategic direction for the charity.

Trustees ensure that the food bank acts in conformity with its purpose and with charity legislation, and that good governance, best practice policies and rigorous financial supervision are in place. They will be required to work collaboratively, with other trustees and with the staff and volunteers of the foodbank, and other external agencies.

Responsibilities:

•  To join the Board of Trustees in ensuring the effective performance of the charity’s legal, regulatory and governance responsibilities in accordance with its constitution and its Objects as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). 
• There are general responsibilities that the Trustee board undertakes together, including to:
• Ensure that the Foodbank has in place a clear strategy, plans, vision & values.
• Ensure that the charity is accountable, is actively complying with statutory reporting and accounting requirements and the law, and that financial dealings are systematically accounted for and on time, independently examined and made publicly available.
• Develop effective ways to communicate with staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, funders, partners and the wider public; encourage transparency and accountability.
• Help promote the Foodbank as widely as appropriate, including to audiences of potential funders and beneficiaries.
• Ensure appropriate financial plans and budgets are in place; monitor contractual agreements with external partners that award money for core costs and additional projects.
• Ensure the Foodbank has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice; including employment, health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Ensure an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Trustees may also undertake additional work for the charity between meetings subject to their availability and skill set.

In addition, Trustees are expected to:

• Act with reasonable care and skill, giving their time, thought and energy to their role;
• Serve as an additional promoter of the foodbank in the community; and
• Adhere to the vision and values of the charity and its code-of-conduct.

About you:

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:

• A knowledge of and commitment to the work of Warwick Foodbank.
• A knowledge and passion for your local community.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning the needs of the foodbank’s beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers.
• Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity.
• Sound, independent judgement and an ability to think creatively.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• Founded as a Christian charity, Warwick District Foodbank welcomes any volunteers who are sympathetic to this Christian ethos.

Whatever your background, we want to make sure you are supported and empowered and enjoy your time volunteering with us. We know that having volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds, with varying experiences, can help to make what we do as effective as possible. As such, we welcome all applicants regardless of age, religion or beliefs, disability, ethnic background, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We also encourage those with lived experience of poverty to apply

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 :

• Lead the development and review of the charity's strategic plan, collaborating with fellow trustees and senior management to set ambitious goals and objectives.

• Monitor the implementation of the strategic plan, regularly assessing progress, and providing guidance to optimize impact.

• Establish clear metrics and indicators to measure the charity's performance and effectiveness in achieving its mission.

• Analyze data and insights to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in the charity's programs and initiatives.

• Support the Charity Director and senior management in aligning their strategies with the overall mission and goals of the charity.

• Collaborate with other trustees to ensure all aspects of the charity's operations are in line with its strategy and values.

• Stay informed about the external landscape and developments in the charity sector, incorporating relevant trends and best practices into the charity's strategies.

• Provide expert advice on impact assessment methodologies, helping the charity understand and communicate its outcomes to stakeholders.

• 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. 

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.

Overview of the role:

 Warwick District Foodbank are seeking someone with experience of working in a financial role to join the Board as a Trustee, who will be able to advise on financial matters, ensure we meet our financial obligations and help us build a sound financial strategy as we move forward. As a Trustee you will share collective responsibility for the governance of Warwick District Foodbank and all decisions made by the board, ensuring the organisation is well run, fulfils its mission, ensuring compliance with charity law and that the charity is open and accountable.

Responsibilities

All trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction for Warwick District Foodbank, ensuring alignment to our values, defining goals, setting organisational policies, agreeing financial plans, evaluating the charity’s performance and ensuring good relationships amongst the trustees and with the senior staff.

 All Trustees:

• Ensure that the Foodbank has in place a clear strategy, plans, vision & values.
• Ensure that the charity is accountable, is actively complying with statutory reporting and accounting requirements and the law, and that financial dealings are systematically accounted for and on time, independently examined and made publicly available.
• Develop effective ways to communicate with staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, funders, partners and the wider public; encourage transparency and accountability.
• Help promote the Foodbank as widely as appropriate, including to audiences of potential funders and beneficiaries.
• Ensure appropriate financial plans and budgets are in place; monitor contractual agreements with external partners that award money for core costs and additional projects.
• Ensure the Foodbank has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice; including employment, health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Ensure an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Specific to the Treasurer Trustee:

• Oversee the financial affairs of the foodbank, ensuring that they are conducted with probity and transparency.
• Ensure the board receives sufficient information to carry out its financial responsibilities.
• Ensure that the charity has robust and effective financial controls.
• Ensure appropriate financial policies.
• Ensure an annual budget is provided for board approval.
• Review management and statutory accounts are produced on time.
• Ensure that organisation risks are reviewed by the board annually.
• Be part of any sub-groups to the Board as appropriate

About you:

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst support the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a financial role such as a qualified & experienced accountant or banker. However, previous experience as a charity treasurer is not essential.
• Passion for our vision and goals.
• Independent judgement and ability to think strategically.
• Able to work effectively as part of a trustee team, contributing and considering others views.
• Demonstrate the 7 Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Able to commit the time and effort required.
• Bring relevant capabilities that help the board perform its role effectively and achieve Warwick District Foodbank’s vision.
• Understanding and commitment to principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Founded as a Christian charity, Warwick District Foodbank welcomes any volunteers who are sympathetic to this Christian ethos.