Board Of Trustees Volunteer Roles

Would you like to join our board and help us protect and grow the Kingston Women’s Centre? The Clinical Trustee role ensures the Clinical practice of KWC staff and volunteers are kept in line with BACP ethical standards and KWC’s Policies and Procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategic 

·  To assist and advise in the formation of the KWC’s strategy with particular regard to ensuring KWC has the clinical expertise to deliver the strategy. 

2. Clinical 

·To offer advice and support to the Clinical Manager in the development of KWC’s clinical services.

·To support the Clinical Manager in the development of innovative and developmental concepts for volunteers, staff and service users where appropriate.

· To assist the Clinical Manager, staff, and Board members in networking within the clinical sector.

· Where needed to support the Clinical Manager in the recruitment of Supervisors.

· To make recommendations to the Board of appropriate clinical changes to KWC’s Policies and Procedures and controls.

· To ensure the Board receives appropriate information on the activities that affect the clinical running of KWC. 

3. Governance

· To ensure the Board is aware of its clinical duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with legislation and BACP code of ethics. 

· To ensure all clinical policies, procedures and any appointment of external clinical advisors are reviewed on a regular basis.

· To monitor and report to the Board and offer solutions to any clinical concerns.

5. Key Qualities/Experience 

· Experience in a Senior Clinical role; ideally currently working in counselling, psychotherapy and or supervising counsellors and psychotherapists.

· Experience in developing Clinical Services and of working within the community.

· Good communication/interpersonal and decision- making skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively and constructively as a member of the Board.

· Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role of Trustee.

· An understanding and acceptance of legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.

· Good independent judgment, strategic perspective, and vision.

Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is an independent and local non-profit organisation. Our purpose is “Sharing knowledge to transform lives”. By listening to the needs of our communities and clients, we act to provide accessible, high-quality information, advice and education to anyone who needs it. We empower individuals with the tools and support they need to build resilience and thrive. By working in partnership with national and local organisations, we’re able to advocate for a fairer society, amplifying the voices of those often unheard. We demonstrate and uphold our values: we care, we help, we excel and we challenge to achieve positive outcomes for the people we help. Last year we supported over 31,000 people across Leicester and Leicestershire, securing them £14 million in additional income. 

We are looking for trustees to join our board. As a trustee, you'll help us:

• Set our strategy and direction

• Ensure we’re financially sustainable

• Monitor our performance and impact

• Make sure we’re meeting the needs of our community

You don’t need specific qualifications but we’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about social justice, our purpose and our values

• A strategic thinker able to see the big picture and develop long-term plans

• A good listener and communicator

• Collaborative and willing to contribute their unique skills and experience 

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: governance, finance, fundraising, legal, HR or marketing would be particularly welcome.

This is a voluntary role, but the rewards are invaluable:

• Make a different in your community 

• Develop your skills, experience and gain valuable insight in the non-profit sector

• Work in a supportive and friendly environment with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers

• Be part of something bigger than yourself and help build a more resilient community in LeicesterShire

We'll cover your expenses: we value your time and commitment and want to ensure serving as a trustee is accessible to everyone.

Visit our website to read the complete trustee pack and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Our CEO is also happy to have an informal chat if you have any questions.

St Mary’s Hospital Almshouses is seeking to appoint several new Trustees. The Charity has a strong Christian ethos and is seeking new Trustees who will help the Charity build on its rich legacy.

Who we are

St Mary’s Hospital is a Christian foundation dating back to the 13th Century. The Charity was founded as a Medieval Hospital providing accommodation and support in the centre of Chichester.

Today St Mary’s provides 40 Almshouse lettings, has an extensive commercial portfolio and an annual turnover of £1m.

The Charity retains a strong Christian ethos and strives to address contemporary challenges whilst maintaining the traditions of its past.

The role

​St Mary’s Hospital is run by a board of Trustees who are appointed either independently or directly by the Chichester Cathedral Chapter. We now wish to appoint two, or potentially three, new independent trustees to join the Board during the Autumn of 2024.

St Mary’s has a long history as an almshouse charity. In recent years the charity has been administered by Chichester Cathedral though a service level agreement. Whilst maintaining a strong relationship with the Cathedral, the Charity is now operating more independently. This has strengthened the need for effective governance with particular emphasis on estate management, finance and HR.

St Mary’s has a strong balance sheet and enjoys a healthy income from its commercial property portfolio. Trustees have expressed aspirations to ensure that the legacy of this is used to tackle contemporary issues, especially in relation to housing need and homelessness, whilst maintaining its fundamental Christian ethos.

The Charity employs three staff (2 WTE) including a Custos, who conducts daily services in the Medieval Chapel and provides pastoral support to residents.

For an informal discussion about the roles please contact the Clerk

Role Overview:
As a Trustee with a focus on legal and ethics, you will provide crucial guidance to ensure DiMHN operates within the law and adheres to the highest ethical standards. Your expertise will help safeguard the charity’s reputation and ensure compliance with all legal requirements, while promoting ethical practices in all aspects of the charity’s work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Oversight:
  • Provide guidance to DiMHN relating to its governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
  • Provide legal advice and support to the Board on a range of issues, including governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
  • Review and advise on the charity’s policies and procedures.
  • Ensure formal/paid legal input is taken when required (this role is an advisory/guidance one, not to formally act in a legal capacity)
• Risk Management:
  • Identify and assess legal and ethical risks, advising the Board on mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure that DiMHN has appropriate policies in place to manage risks related to legal and ethical issues.
• Governance:
  • Ensure the Board’s decision-making processes comply with legal requirements and ethical best practices.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of DiMHN’s strategic plan.
  • Assist in maintaining effective governance structures and processes.
• Trustee Responsibilities:
  • Act in the best interest of DiMHN, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
  • Attend and actively participate in Board meetings and sub-committees as required.
  • Ensure that DiMHN pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.

Person Specification:

• Experience and Skills:
  • Proven experience in a legal role, ideally with experience in charity law and governance.
  • Strong understanding of ethical standards and practices within the charity sector.
  • Experience in risk management and compliance. 
  • Ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide clear, practical advice.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Commitment to the mission and values of DiMHN.
  • Strategic vision and independent judgement.
  • Integrity, objectivity, and accountability.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.

Time Commitment:

• Approximately 8 - 12 hours per month, including attendance at Board meetings (typically every 6 weeks).

Location:

• Most board meetings take place online, using Teams.
• We aim to have three in-person meetings - one full day strategy meeting, and two board meetings.
• You would be expected to attend our annual conference

Term:

• Trustees are appointed for a term of 3 years, with the possibility of renewal.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

At the Design in Mental Health Network (DiMHN), we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity brings strength and innovation to our organisation, and we are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is fair and accessible to all, and we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate any individual needs.

We actively seek to improve representation and participation of underrepresented groups within our organisation and encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to help us better reflect the communities we serve and to enhance our understanding of the issues faced by those with lived experience of mental health challenges.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will do our best to meet your needs.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE UK BASED, WE CANNOT SUPPORT OVERSEAS APPLICATIONS AT PRESENT. 

Wanstead and Woodford Migrant Support is recruiting passionate

People to join its Team

If you share our belief that everyone, no matter where they are from or what their background is, should be treated with dignity and respect and have equal opportunity to achieve their potential, we want to hear from you.

About us

Motivated by Christian faith, Wanstead and Woodford Migrant Support (WWMS) is a small charity in North East London that provides free immigration advice and advocacy for people seeking asylum, refugees and other vulnerable migrants.

Many of the people that we support have experienced insecure immigration status, homelessness or risk of homelessness, poor physical and/or mental health, difficulties finding employment and money issues. We are currently developing our provision to include more holistic support for those who access our services.

To find out more about our work, please visit our website.

Skills and experience

We are looking for passionate people who will help us to build a vibrant board, and who:

· are able to work effectively as a team and participate at the heart of decision making

· have lived experience of the issues our clients face, or have worked with people experiencing one or more of these issues

· will actively seek and promote equal opportunity for migrants

We would welcome applications from someone who could support us with one or more of our current priorities:

· to identify suitable funders and make applications; and develop a fundraising strategy that will make our work more sustainable

· to recruit a paid volunteer coordinator; and recruit more volunteers to productive and fulfilling positions

About the role

This is a voluntary position.  Previous experience as a trustee is not necessary as training will be provided.  We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds.

We are looking for people who have time to commit to the organisation. Volunteer trustees are expected to prepare for and attend our regular board meetings, that are held four times per year. We also ask that contribute to other meetings and projects when you can.

To find out more about what it means to be a trustee, see: ‘The essential trustee’. 

What WWMS will provide you

· the chance to make a real difference to the lives of those that we support

· induction and buddy with another experienced trustee

· payment of expenses

· training and networking opportunities with like-minded organisations

· experience in making strategic decisions and developing skills in organisational manage   

Join the board of Christian Aid, a global movement of people, churches, and local organisations. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, and the mighty of heart.

• Location: Christian Aid, 35-41 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7RL
• Time commitment: Circa 1-2 days a month
• Closing date: Monday 23rd September

Who we are.

Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. For over 75 years, we’ve fought poverty and turned hope into action. Although founded by the church and rooted in Christianity, we’ve always helped those in need, regardless of religion, ethnicity or nationality.

For over 75 years, we’ve worked with local partners and communities to alleviate poverty, fight injustice, respond to humanitarian emergencies, campaign for change, and help people claim the services and rights they are entitled to. We work with some of the world’s most vulnerable communities in 29 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean.

In 2022/23, we funded 275 projects in 14 countries, worked directly with 2.9 million people and indirectly with over 17 million people, and raised a total of £90.6 million, of which £47 million was used for humanitarian programming and £27.9 million for development programmes.

There is more to do. It is a challenging time globally and we are responding everyday with pace and innovation. More than 75 years on from our foundation following the Second World War, we have again faced a huge, forced movement of people in Europe, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We have rapidly mobilised fundraising and programme response, which has allowed us to work effectively with our partners across Ukraine and neighbouring countries.

We are living in a period when inequalities are widening, conflict and violence are leading to violations of rights, and environmental destruction threatens our homes. There is an urgent need to rethink our approaches to poverty, this demands deep structural change, but also a real change in ourselves as an organisation. Although we have experienced a decrease in institutional funding, the issues we work on are urgent, and the pressures facing our sector can be a challenge. But we have experienced gradual recovery of voluntary income, and there is more we can do. This gives us the space to continue to be strategic about rebuilding our institutional income and grow our programmatic work worldwide which includes emergency response, peace-building, health, land rights, tax justice, accelerating localisation through partnership, gender equality and helping communities adapt to climate change.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking to appoint four new Trustees who are passionate about the work of Christian Aid and have a personal commitment to our values. Trustees are responsible for setting the strategy, ensuring good governance, and determining our vision. Our trustees offer senior expertise, support and challenge to one another and our team whilst being critical collaborators and, at times, acting as a sounding board.

In this recruitment round, we are looking for up to four people to join our board. We are looking for two trustees with professional expertise in the following areas:

• Finance
• Fundraising or income generation

We want to welcome a Trustee onto the Board who brings experience and knowledge of fundraising and/or income generation and developing new ways of growing organisations. An ideal candidate may have a background in various sectors including, but not limited to, B2C Marketing, CSR, commercial and business, banking, investments, financial services, or someone with senior leadership and fundraising experience in the charity sector. This person can support us as we grow our income and focus our approach to development and engagement with our donor base.

We are looking to appoint a trustee who is a senior, financially qualified individual. We seek a commercial, strategic, visionary leader who can support and challenge us and has senior leadership experience, for example, as a CFO. With a new Finance and Corporate Governance Director and a period of change and development, we are excited to welcome new Trustees to the board who can bring their skills and experience to support us.

We are also looking for two additional trustees to join our Board. We would particularly welcome trustees with experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Experience of living and/or working in the geographical areas we work in (Africa, Latin-American and the Caribbean, Asia and the Middle East)
• Humanitarian and development work
• Marketing and digital experience
• Youth engagement
• Pentecostal or Orthodox Christian denominations

The Board meets 4 times a year, which includes 2 residentials. The residentials usually require an overnight stay, and one may be outside of Central London. Our board meets annually for our AGM. All dates are decided in advance and planned for the year. Both the Finance and Fundraising Trustees will join our Finance, Fundraising and Investment Committee, which meets 4 times a year, usually virtually for 2-3 hours.

We expect the time commitment to be circa 1-2 days a month which varies throughout the year and is inclusive of attendance at Board meetings, membership of one or more committees, preparation for board meetings as well as ad hoc conversations with Board members or senior staff between formal meetings and attendance at events throughout the year. In addition, it has proved valuable for trustees to travel overseas occasionally to visit partners and see Christian Aid’s work at first hand. The term is initially 4 years which can be renewed. The successful individuals’ appointments will be ratified later this year.

Board members are expected to be active Christians to help lead, direct and develop Christian Aid. We value and encourage diversity of the Board and welcome people from all sections of the Christian community. We are also open to this person being based internationally or in the UK.

We are especially keen to invite applications from candidates with current lived experience in the Global South and candidates who will help to ensure that the Board is diverse.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close on Monday 23rd September.

You must live a short commutable distance to South West Birmingham, UK

Skills for a Chair:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to think creatively and solve problems
• Able to motivate others and encourage participation
• Able to handle and resolve conflict effectively
• Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.
• Able to maintain independent and objective judgement
• Willing to actively design and contribute to the strategic vision of the Group
• Willingness to take decisions which will further the work of the Group

The responsibilities of the Chair:

• Objectively and impartially chairing and facilitating Trustee Board meetings.
• Acting as the Chair of the relevant Scout Council.
• Planning the annual cycle of Trustee Board meetings and setting the agenda for Trustee Board meetings.
• Monitoring that decisions and actions agreed at Trustee Board meetings are implemented.
• Working closely with the GSL / relevant Commissioner to ensure there are long term and short term goals and the role the Trustee Board can play in helping to achieve these.
• Providing direction for the Trustee Board.
• Ensuring that all Trustees have been briefed and inducted into their roles, receive appropriate training, and are aware of their status as charity trustees.
• Addressing and resolving conflicts that arise.
• Membership and attendance of any working groups or sub-Committees set up by the Trustee Board, where appropriate.
• For District and County/Area/Regional Chair, acting as the final appeal point for appointment disagreements between the Appointments Advisory Committee and District or County/Area/Region Commissioner.

General Trustee Board responsibilities:

• To be a full and active participant in Trustee Board meetings and activities.
• To uphold the responsibilities of a Trustee Board as outlined in The Scout Association’s Policy Organisation and Rules.
• Willingness and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee for the Group, District or County/Area/Region.*
• Contribute to the strategic aims and future development of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.
• An understanding of their own role, and the role of others on the Trustee Board.
• A commitment to understanding and forming opinions on the key discussion points and responsibilities of the Trustee Board.
• Willingness to complete various tasks which support the work of the Trustee Board and aims of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.

Are you passionate about wildlife and nature? Are you looking for a purpose- driven Trustee role? Do you have a background in HR and an interest in developing people? Unique Trustee role at a leading Swan rescue charity offers the chance to be the ‘wind beneath the wings’ of these beautiful birds, who we rescue, rehabilitate and release back into their natural habitat.

What will you be doing?

As Trustee – HR Lead, you will play a crucial role in developing our most precious and important asset: our people. You will gain valuable experience in the non -profit sector and contribute to the growth of a unique and valuable wildlife charity. This role involves engaging with an interesting and varied group of people from many different backgrounds (fellow Trustees, full and part-time site staff and Volunteers).

This is an unpaid Trustee position. We understand the importance of work-life balance and value your time. Your commitment can be tailored to fit your schedule. You’ll be working with a passionate and friendly group of Trustees and while we all work hard, we learn lots and have fun doing it!

About Swan Lifeline

Swan Lifeline is the oldest registered charity devoted entirely to the care of sick and injured swans in the Thames Valley and surrounding areas and has cared for over 30,000 sick and injured swans. We are based on the magical Island setting of Cuckoo Weir Island in Eton, Berkshire, SL4 6SS. Our aims are to RESCUE, REHABILITATE and RELEASE injured swans, and we are able to provide shelter and treatment for up to 180 at a time, returning them to the wild as soon as possible.

What are we looking for?

As our As Trustee – HR Lead, you would play a leading role (with input from fellow Trustees) in developing our HR strategy and policies. You would also be responsible for helping us recruit, train, manage and develop our staff (Full-time staff, Trustees and volunteers).

What difference will you make?

As a small charity with currently 3 employees and 20 Volunteers your skills and experience would be an invaluable addition to our board of trustees as we seek to grow and do more. Without the right balance of skilled and dedicated staff and volunteers, we cannot support swans who desperately need our help and face an uncertain future because of the Nature emergency and Avian flu. The team you build and develop will be the driving force behind continuing to sustain Swan Lifeline for the future.

Experience and Skills

We are looking for the following qualities, attributes, skills and experience:

General qualities and attributes

• Passion for animal welfare, and Swan Lifeline’s core mission.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of empathy suitable for personal, informal team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple work streams at any one time.
• Ability to lead independently but be part of a team.

Primary responsibilities of the Trustee – HR Lead

• Build a mid and long-term strategy for people.
• Develop our Volunteer offer and strategy.
• Advise and develop onboarding, training and development strategies.
• Review and update compliant People-related policies and data.
• Stay informed about HR/Charity best practices, and emerging trends.
• Develop an informative induction programme for new Volunteers.
• Working with the Volunteer Manager implement regular Volunteer outreach & satisfaction reviews to assist in long-term retention.
• Develop low-cost but high impact CPD programme for staff.

Trustee responsibilities

• An understanding of trustee legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities.
• Safeguarding the reputation of the charity.
• Ensuring financial stability of the charity.
• Ensuring SLL has a long-term strategy to achieve its objectives.
• Ensuring SLL has effective policies and procedures to achieve its goals.
• Actively participate in Trustee meetings and shared workload.
• Comply with charity law, our constitution, and other relevant legislation.
• Use your specific skills and expertise to help good decision making.
• Be an active Board member exercising our responsibilities and functions.

The role:

Protection Approaches is looking for a new chair of trustees to lead, challenge, and inspire us at an exciting time of growth and possibility. We are looking for a proven leader with previous board experience, who understands how to lead established non-profits through transition. We need a strategic thinker who is able to make difficult decisions but who is also open minded, able to listen, and able to find consensus. Somebody who has the ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and is able to create an inclusive environment in meetings and in the charity where all are heard. Our chair will have an understanding of the work that Protection Approaches is engaged in and share our belief that the prevention of identity-based violence as a shared responsibility that stretches through governments to communities to individuals.

About Protection Approaches:

Founded in 2014, Protection Approaches is a fast-growing, dynamic, London-based charity that works locally, nationally, and internationally. We seek a world where everyone accepts and respects each other, regardless of identity. We want to change the way the world thinks about identity-based violence – and by so doing, change how we respond to and prevent it. From our local programmes in communities to challenge hate crime to our global efforts to confront mass atrocities and genocide, we believe that this mission is not only possible but probable, and are dedicated to doing the long-term, difficult work necessary to make it sustainable.

Specifically, we:

• Work on the local level towards community led change, collaborating with communities on tackling marginalisation, building resilience, and research.
• Work on the national level towards state level change, whether on domestic or foreign policy. Our atrocity-prevention programme has led efforts that have transformed the UK approach to crimes against humanity and genocide while our domestic Stronger Communities programme has opened up funding for community-led solutions.
• Work on the multilateral and global level to transform how identity-based violence is understood and responded to within our international system.
• Conduct training courses on identity-based violence, hate crime and atrocity prevention.
• Across all these areas, we undertake, commission, and coordinate research to ensure that the programmes we develop and implement are supported by evidence and in line with global best practices.

For more information on the role, application process and Protection Approaches please download the recruitment pack.

We are looking to recruit new Trustees to help us delivery our new exciting strategy.

We thrive on difference - sadly rape and sexual abuse affects everyone in all of communities - as a Trustee Board we want to reflect all those individual characteristics and life experiences so that we can respond most sensitively to the needs of everyone who uses or would like to use our services.

Where you live, how old you are, whether you work and if so what you do, whether you have been a Trustees before or whether you consider yourself a leader are not the characteristics that will make you a good Trustee at Birchall. Sharing our belief and having passion and energy to help the organisation achieve that, is what matters. 

Being a Trustee at Birchall is a rewarding and exciting experience. We currently have 44 team members - a mixture of employed and freelance across Cumbria, North Lancs, East Lancs, and the Fylde Coast, and numerous volunteers and people with lived experience involved in our services,

You'll join a strong team dedicated to supporting people affected by rape and sexual abuse. Each year we campaign, fundraise and offer educational programmes as well as wellbeing services and group work activity sessions.

At Birchall, we work in a trauma informed way, which means we realise the widespread impact of trauma and understand potential paths for recovery. Our services allow people to work on a deeper level and address the trauma they have experienced. We are committed to the highest standards of governance as a Trustee Board and we will ensure you have the training and support to participate fully and to feel prepared and empowered as a Trustee.

We have a challenging strategic plan but wow what a difference we can make to individuals and communities if we achieve that.

The main criteria we are looking for is someone who is enthusiastic about the work we do here at Birchall and is keen to get stuck into being on a board. We know that this will mean you will come with great ideas and thoughts. We all have different experiences from many walks of life and feel like there is so much that would be beneficial for us to learn from.

As a trustee, some of the things you could support us with are:

Championing our vision to live in a world free of rape, sexual abuse and sexualised violence

Be involved in various sub committees, bringing your expertise and knowledge

Support our financial planning and accounts

Monitor the risks to the organisation and ensure we are putting in steps to manage them Oversee our safeguarding processes

Grow the voice of people with lived experience within our governance

Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a trustee (we can organise training for this)

Lead on making sure the Birchall is well governed and complies with its constitutional and charitable objectives

We’re not expecting you to do all of these things, but if there is anything on this list that speaks to you or sparks your interest, and you feel passionate about what we do and want to get stuck in, We would love to hear from you. Don’t think you can’t make a difference – together we can! 

 If you'd like to apply, we just want to hear 2 things from you:

1. A bit about who you are and what experience you have (this doesn't have to be paid employment!). What are some interesting things you've done in your life?

2. A quick explanation of why you're applying for the role. What makes this sound interesting to you?

tutti frutti is an exciting and dynamic touring theatre company specialising in work for children aged 3+ years and their families. We tour newly commissioned plays regionally, nationally and internationally. We have developed our touring profile abroad and are currently planning our fourth tour of the US. We work with artists that are specialists in making work for children and creating visually exciting, engaging and meaningful theatre. These artists also work with us on our Tutti Frutti Club – a free creative arts programme for children based in the Harehills and Bumantofts areas of Leeds.

‘Leeds-based tutti frutti has a reputation as one of the most inspired ensembles specialising in work for very young children’ – The Guardian

Mission: to delight children with magical and meaningful theatre

We are a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England and funded by Leeds City Council. We are a charity and a company limited by guarantee and we have reserves of twelve months operating costs. Our values sit under the headings: working together, children and family, to be the best we can be, and change is possible.

We are seeking new Trustees to complement the experience of our existing Board and to work closely with the core team to realise our artistic programme and determine the development of the company over the forthcoming years. We are looking for passionate, individuals who are willing to share their energy and skills to help us navigate a challenging climate and come on an exciting, creative journey.

We welcome diversity in all its forms, and we positively encourage deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, those from the Global Majority, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or as working class or face barriers due to socio-economic status. 

We seek new Board members with specific expertise (but not exclusively) in finance and in marketing and communications (including data collection and analysis and social media).

What will you get out of it?

• A rewarding experience - helping a creative company prosper and be successful.
• Being ‘at the centre of the action’, helping to support strategic decisions about the things that matter and enable the company to thrive.
• Putting your skills and experience to good use by supporting the company’s mission and vision.
• The personal learning and satisfaction that comes from applying your skills and experience in a new context.
• Attendance at Tutti Frutti performances and events.
• Training to be a Trustee

Role: Trustee Board Member & Finance Committee Chair

Voluntary / Homebased

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 40,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up. 

Jon Egging Trust – Inspiration, Teamwork, Leadership, Employability

Why you should join the JET family:

JET is in an exciting stage of expansion and national recognition, and we are always looking for fresh thinking and positive ideas to enhance and further energise our committed board of trustees and committees. Being a Trustee of JET is a rewarding and fulfilling role:

· Opportunity to work with and learn from like-minded, experienced and accomplished trustee colleagues 

· Driving towards a common goal of helping grow the quality and reach of a brilliant and unique, established charity  

· Networking opportunities among JETs corporate, military and individual partners and supporters as we develop our work with and through them

The most effective Boards benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people.

What the Finance Trustee role entails:

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Trustee to join our Board and become a member and chair of our Finance Committee (FC), with specific skills and expertise in financial management, ideally bringing charity finance experience.

Our Trustee Board is the legal entity, which is ultimately responsible for everything that the Trust does and is accountable for the organisation's financial regularity and all other aspects of propriety. Trustee Council is made up a group of volunteers who hold the financial and legal responsibility for everything the Trust does. They bring a wide range of knowledge, expertise and experience to the charity and are responsible for approving our strategic plans, annual budget and Annual Report & Accounts.

The Finance Committee (FC) is a sub-committee of our Board that assures we have suitable financial systems and controls in place, that they are working effectively, and that risks are properly identified, managed, mitigated and reported. FC is currently chaired by a long serving member of the Board.

What we ask of you and your time:

Our Board meets at least every 3 months remotely/virtually via Teams. Board meetings tend to be held on weekday evenings lasting approximately 1.5 hours, normally starting at 6pm. Board papers are circulated 1-week prior to each meeting to enable plenty of time to read through and ask questions prior to the meeting.

Our Finance Committee meet at least every 3 months, around a week in advance of the Board. Again, these meetings are remote/virtual, generally lasting 1.5 hours, normally on a weekday afternoon.

The role is meant to be compatible with a full-time job and caring responsibilities, and we always aim for trustee input to be as flexible and time-efficient as possible. We are always open to new ideas to make our Board and Committee rhythm accessible and reasonable for our members.

We welcome individuals who have:

· Strong empathy with JET’s mission.

· Significant experience of strategic financial leadership, ideally including charity finances.

· Demonstrable experience of working at a senior leadership team or Board level.

· Good, unprejudiced judgement and strategic vision.

· An understanding, awareness, and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how they could contribute to JET’s lifechanging work and why they would like to join as a Trustee. For more information please take a look at our latest Trustee Annual Report: JET Trustee Annual Report and Accounts FY23 Signed

If you have any additional questions or would like an informal chat with the Director of Operations and Finance, please contact through our website

Child and adult at risk protection policy statement:

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

We are working in partnership with The Salisbury Museum (a registered charity), located within the Cathedral Close at The King's House, a grade I listed building. The museum houses significant archaeological collections, including prehistoric material from Stonehenge; the Pitt Rivers’ Wessex collection; and a fine medieval collection including finds from Old Sarum, Clarendon Palace and the city itself. In addition, the museum has fascinating displays of costume and ceramics, and regular temporary exhibitions. The Salisbury Museum is also part of Wessex Museums, an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO).

The Board is now seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees. The Chair will lead the Board, fostering an environment for collaboration, good decision-making and effective governance. We believe the most impactful boards are ones that benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. The museum therefore welcomes interested applicants from all parts of the community and particularly those with a strong regional connection.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Commitment to the purpose and ambition of The Salisbury Museum.
• Experience of working with or as part of a Board of Trustees.
• An understanding of fundraising in the charitable sector, and familiarity with the cultural landscape in Salisbury and/or region.
• Willingness and ability to engage and promote the interests of the museum in both the local and wider community.
• Willingness to be available to staff, volunteers and other trustees for advice and enquiries.

The Chair is expected to attend monthly Board meetings and other meetings at the museum (average one per month). They would also be invited to attend and represent the museum at partnership events, meetings and functions. The term for this role is three years with the option for reappointment for a further three years. 

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and a supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 9th September 2024

Interview with The Salisbury Museum: 23rd September onwards 

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by the 13th September prior to shortlisting.

Abortion Talk is at an exciting time in our short history. We’ve been running for three years now, and we’ve successfully established our volunteer-led Talkline service, and developed a range of workshops. Now it’s time for us to focus on developing our services, improving our infrastructure and growing our income, so that we can build on our early successes and do even more to challenge abortion stigma. 

We’ve recently developed our first three-year strategy, which sets out our objectives for this next phase in Abortion Talk’s history. To help us put this plan into action, we need people on our board with the skills, values and time to help us achieve our ambitious goals for the future. Following an audit of our current board members’ skills, we’re recruiting:

• A treasurer. 

• A trustee with a digital services background, to help us develop our Talkline. 

• A trustee who can support our business development and income generation from sales, to provide strategic leadership on the sale of our workshops and diversifying our income away from time-limited grants. 

• A trustee with a background in volunteer management and strategy. Experience in growing a small charity would be a bonus.

What being on the board involves 

All Abortion Talk trustees are responsible for ensuring that we: 

• focus on our objective to end abortion stigma, overseeing the implementation of our three-year strategy. 

• comply with our governing document (i.e. our charitable objects), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulation.

• apply our resources only in pursuing our charitable objects and for the benefit of the public.

• evaluate the success of our three-year strategy against agreed targets.

• protect the pro-choice, feminist and inclusive values of our charity. 

• effectively govern the charity, which includes making sure we have the proper policies and procedures in place. 

• ensure financial stability. 

Full details and role profiles for the specialist roles available on our website. Interviews are scheduled for w/c 7 October.