Chair And Trustees Volunteer Roles

Adoption Matters Trustee Volunteer Role

We are seeking new Trustees to join our purposeful and dedicated Board of Trustees in our work to contribute to our organisation and the lives of the children and families. This is an exciting opportunity to join and support innovative, ‘Outstanding’ children’s charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies in the UK.

About us

Adoption Matters is registered children’s charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies in the UK. We recruit, train, support individuals and families as adopters, offer them ongoing support, and training for as long as they need it. We also provide support to birth families and adopted adults. We are the ONLY adoption service in the North West rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the last five consecutive inspections. We have recently launched a not-for-profit, therapeutic fostering agency, Foster Care Matters.

For more information on the management team and our board of trustees, please visit the Adoption Matters website. 

What we are looking for:

The person we are seeking should share our passion for meeting the long-term needs of vulnerable children and young people and for supporting their new families through adoption and fostering.

All board members should bring the following essential skills and values to the role:

Skills

· Excellent communications skills and an ability to persuade and influence to promote the interests of Adoption Matters

· Good listening skills and an openness to other views and feedback on own contribution

· Able to think differently, come up with new idea and challenge existing thinking.

Values and ways of working

· Commitment to Adoption Matters mission and values

· Commitment to bringing high standards of ethics and transparency to Adoption Matters governance.

In additions, we are looking for individuals who can bring at least one of the following specialisms to the board:

· Adoption/Fostering

· Finance

· Public Relations and Marketing

· Social Work

· Fundraising

Other desirable experience includes:

· Financial Management

· Charity governance, regulation and law

· Strategic Management

· Business Development

· Equality and Diversity

· Local Authorities

· IT

· Grant proposals

Additional information

Time Commitment

· Quarterly Board meeting -Trustees are expected to attend all meetings in person or virtually

· Board preparation and follow ups

· Sub-committee meetings (all trustees are expected to join at least one sub-committee). These sub-committees meet at least once per quarter

· There are occasional board strategy sessions. Recently these have comprised a single offsite day meeting per year

· Other relevant activities as required

Term Commitment

The term of appointment will be three years initially with a review of performance for renewal for a further three years and again after this period for a maximum of nine years. In exceptional circumstances, the term may go beyond this period.

Remuneration and Expenses

This position is unremunerated; however, reasonable expenses will be covered.

Our values are honest and fair, inclusive, flexible, ethical and celebrating difference; and these will hopefully be aligned with your own.

If you are passionate about what we do and believe you can add value to the current Board of Trustee’s in this Agency we would be very interested to hear from you.

What we offer in return

· Full training is provided, and the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the role satisfaction you’ve always wanted.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Adoption Matters, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our ambition is to create a culture that embraces diversity, promotes equality, and ensures inclusion for all. 

Our Commitments: 

1. Equality: We strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We are dedicated to eliminating discrimination and bias in all forms. 

1. Diversity: We celebrate the diverse perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our organisation. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our community. 

1. Inclusion: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and supported. We actively work to remove barriers and ensure that all voices are heard and valued. 

We are open to discussion of any adjustments or any flexible arrangements you may need at any stage of the process, and if you join us, we commit to supporting you to reach your full potential during employment. The only thing we assess within your application is how you have demonstrated your ability to meet essential job requirements.  

Together, we can build a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive future. 

What’s next? It’s easy! Follow the instructions below to apply! We can’t wait to hear from you!

How to apply

To apply please visit the Adoption Matters website to download the Trustee Recruitment pack and complete the application form and apply with a detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements together with a supporting statement (maximum two pages of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the volunteer Trustee Person Specification requirements before returning it via email along with a copy of your CV. 

Early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Post: FAO HR Department, Adoption Matters, 14 Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1AE.

Closing date:  12:00 (Mid-day) Friday 28th February 2025.

Interview date stage one: Call with Chair of Trustees

Interview stage one venue: Telephone call

Interview date stage two: Competency based interview with 2-3 trustees. (This will either be on line or in person.)

Interview venue stage two: TBC

Adoption Matters is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks and other relevant employment checks, including the right to work in the UK.

Please note that we only contact candidates selected for interview and we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications.

Property Trustee/Head of Property Committee

Overall Purpose

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

• To work with Pecan management to oversee the charity's property function.
• To help Pecan obtain best value from the property it owns on a freehold basis, while acting in line with the charity's objects.
• To help Pecan achieve best client value from all sites inhabited (as owner-occupier and tenant), while acting in line with the charity's objects.
• To ensure adequate oversight of the facilities management function within head office (as with all trusteeships, this is not an operational role).
• To chair the Property Committee 6-10 occasions annually.

Wider trustee duties incl. the following:

• Ensure that the charity, and its representatives, function within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with the organisations’ governing document, continually striving for best practice in governance.
• To uphold the fiduciary duty invested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity.
• To take appropriate professional advice in all matters where there may be material risk to the charity, or where the Trustees may be in breach of their duties. This course of action will ensure the obligation to exercise their duty of care.
• To determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning.
• To avoid any personal conflict of interest.

Main Duties

• Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements, and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance to organisational activities contained therein.
• Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times.
• Promoting and developing the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society.
• Maintaining sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the organisation’s objects and that its investment activities meet accepted standards and policies.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources.
• Acting as a counter-signatory on charity cheques and any applications for funds, if appropriate.
• To maintain confidentiality about all sensitive/confidential information received.
• Whilst there is no formal requirement to live in or near south London, trustees are expected to attend in-person meetings on a small number of occasions each year, including at PECAN.

Accountable to

As trustees are responsible for the governance and functioning of the charity, they are accountable in varying degrees to a variety of stakeholders, including: service-users, members, funders, the Charity Commission, and Companies House. Close attention must be given to the governing document.

Skills

Building management; facilities H&S; surveying; property market understanding.

We already have a fantastic group of volunteers, helping in our charity shops, fundraising, fostering animals in our care and undertaking vital home assessments of potential animal adopters.  We want to grow this group and deepen our engagement with them.  If you have volunteer management experience, we would love to hear from you.

In April 2024, our branch expanded, encompassing our existing area of Lincoln, Gainsborough, Wragby, Witham St Hughs, Woodhall Spa and Horncastle and gaining new geographical areas including Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Louth and Mablethorpe. Our volunteer base is crucial to support our re-homing, run our charity shops and fundraising activities efficiently and we now have ambitious plans for our expanded area to ensure more mistreated animals can find their forever homes.

About us:

RSPCA Lincolnshire Mid, NE & Lincoln Branch rehabilitates and re-homes animals rescued by the RSPCA's national Inspectors. We also promote responsible pet ownership and hold animal action days such as for microchipping.

We currently run three charity shops and regular fundraising events, to support more than 100 animals escape cruelty and neglect, to find their forever home each year.

What you can bring to our board:

The Trustees make extremely important decisions for the branch, for example deciding on how to raise income for the branch, as well as meeting in sub-groups to consider important subject matters with recommendations being made to the full board of trustees.  Our branch is an extremely passionate branch with eleven trustees currently forming the committee.

We are looking for someone willing to bring their volunteer management experience to our board. We want to ensure we are communicating well with our volunteers and maximising opportunities for them to bring their skills and expertise to our branch activities through targeted engagement.  You will support our decisions around communications and events, volunteer activity planning, volunteer recruitment, training and performance management, and much more. 

You will live and/or work in our branch area in Lincolnshire, UK, to bring local insight to our branch decisions.

We meet monthly as a board, with most of these online but we like to also meet at least 3 times each year in-person, as well as support local fundraising events. 

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity, please contact the Chair, Sophie Easteal.

Are you passionate about wildlife in Cornwall?

 Would you like to join us in shaping and driving our vision for a wilder Cornwall?

If you answered “yes” to the above, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Cornwall Wildlife Trust is the leading conservation membership charity in Cornwall and as we take forward our new strategy for nature recovery in the Duchy, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed new Trustees who share our values and vision to join our Board of Directors and work with us to shape the future of conservation in Cornwall.

We are looking for up to three new trustees with skills, knowledge and senior level experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Conservation and environmental land management, particularly in relation to practical conservation activities and the engagement of diverse stakeholders in the delivery of our nature recovery vision, and with a critical understanding of the challenges and opportunities that face Cornwall’s nature conservation sector.
• Leadership and management involving responsibilities in areas such as financial control, governance and compliance, and advocacy and representation in either the private, public or not-for-profit sectors.
• Commercial/business sector development and income generation.

Our trustees work collectively as a Board with responsibility for governing and directing how the Trust is managed and run. The roles are voluntary and unpaid and whilst prior experience of the trustee role is not required (and training is available) we are looking for people who are willing and able to commit time to both a programme of regular meetings and ongoing engagement in a range of Board activities.  

Diversity within our Trustees group is essential. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic.

For more information about the Trust, the role and responsibilities of a charity trustee and the work of our Board please  download the attached recrutiment pack. 

Prior to application we invite interested candidates to arrange an informal discussion with Oliver Blount, Chair of the Board.

To arrange an informal discussion about these roles please contact Joanne Greaves, Head of People & Culture.

Following this, formal applications for appointment to our Board should be made in the form of your CV and a covering letter by midnight on the 28 February 2025.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Title: Trustee (Fundraising & Development)

Reporting to: Chair of the Board

Salary: Voluntary unpaid position

Times: 4 Trustee meetings annually and 1 AGM (Weekday/Evening)

Location: The charity is based at Mornington Centre, Stanley Street, SE8 4BL (Where possible meetings can be attended remotely) 

About Us

South East London Arts Network, operating as Arts Network, is a charity based in Lewisham offering free membership through referrals for adults living with severe mental health support needs. We are reaching and empowering individuals through creative engagement, fostering community and a wider understanding surrounding mental health. 

We support people to achieve their personal goals through creative activities, exhibitions, and events that enable participants to learn new skills, increase self-confidence, and develop relationships.

We constantly seek to battle stigma and discrimination by presenting our work and practice to medical practitioners, key stakeholders, and the general public.

Further information can be found on our website.

Role

Arts Network are looking for a Trustee / Directors (hereafter referred to as Trustees) who can help move the organisation forward and fulfil our ambition to be the leading visual arts charity for people with severe and complex mental health support needs. This Trustee will also have relevant experience in fundraising and development and be an ambassador for Arts Network, and who can help to maximise the potential of our charitable aims and to lead the organisation in this next stage of its development – including our growth across Southwark. 

Role specifics: Fundraising and Development Trustee

• Develop a fundraising strategy with the CEO and the Board of Trustees.
• Identify fundraising opportunities and assess potential.
• Establish partnerships and networking opportunities to develop long-term relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop a strategy to help promote the visibility of the charity.
• Ensure fundraising is compliant with the charity’s legal and ethical obligations.
• Develop a code of practice for fundraising standards.
• Report on fundraising and development matters at quarterly Trustee meetings.

This list is by no means exclusive and does not necessarily pre-determine the profile of successful candidates. Those who can bring other skill-sets and new perspectives are also welcome to apply.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Under Company Law, Trustees have certain legal, financial and fiduciary duties and must also comply with charity law. The requirements of some funding bodies also place responsibilities on Trustees. Even though many of these duties are delegated to management staff, and the Board is called upon to make clear decisions about such delegation, the ultimate responsibility for every aspect of the Company’s operation lies with the Board of Trustees. It is therefore important that all Trustees ensure that they understand the history of the organisation and its current situation and keep abreast of issues that might affect the organisation. 

Personal Attributes

The general expectation of all Trustees is:

• An enthusiasm for the work of the organisation - attend exhibitions/events hosted by Arts Network.
• A commitment to carry out the duties of a Trustee.
• Attendance at a minimum of 3 out of 4 of the Board of Trustee meetings a year having read any papers circulated in advance.
• A commitment to work with other Trustees and management team in helping to fundraise for the organisation.
• Either utilising professional or personal contacts and/or proactively engaging in fundraising projects and campaigns.
• A commitment to be well informed about the work of Arts Network.
• In order to be an effective advocate and by preparing for and contributing at meetings.
• Good professional networks and the willingness to offer these where appropriate.
• Providing support and assistance for management staff with their contacts.
• The ability to work as a member of a team and a willingness to state personal convictions and, equally, to accept a majority decision and be tolerant of the views of other people.
• Contributing to good governance and building relationships across the Board and with staff.
• A willingness to deal openly with colleague Board Members and management staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• A preparedness to offer personal and business skills and experience to support the work of the management team when required.
• The ability to treat sensitive information confidentially and an understanding of which issues to maintain as confidential.

Application Process

Please provide the following:

1. Either a covering letter or a short video clearly outlining how you meet the requirements of the post. Letters should be no longer than one page and videos should be no longer than 3 minutes.

2. A CV including details of two referees 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. Selected candidates will then be invited to attend a creative workshop with our members (also known as our beneficiaries).

Arts Network recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and people with lived experience. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and they can contribute to our future.

Arts Network particularly welcome applications from people who identify as disabled, of the Global Majority and/or people from a lower socio-economic background, as these people are currently under-represented throughout the arts and mental health sector and reflect our community.

We can provide support with adjustments to help someone to apply for this role. If necessary, please get in touch with the CEO Kate Price to let us know how we can help you. This will not influence your application. 

Deadline for applications: Midday on Friday 14th February 2025

Start date for successful candidate: March 2025

Successful applicants will be notified of interview in the week beginning 17th February 2025, with interviews taking place in the last two weeks of February 2025. 

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 National Fire Chiefs Council is looking for a new Independent Trustee to join its Board of Trustees to help drive forward the strategic direction of the NFCC.

This is an exciting time to be joining, with the independent Chair of Trustees, Nick Ross CBE now in his second year in role and with the charity moving forward with ambitious plans for the future.

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Ltd is a registered charity representing the professional voice of the United Kingdom’s fire and rescue services.

Its purpose is:

• to lead, co-ordinate and support effective prevention, protection and emergency response to reduce the loss of life, personal injury and damage to property and the environment which can arise from fire, accident, major incidents and other emergencies.
• to support fire and rescue services in transforming their role to meet changing demands and resources for the benefit of the society.
• to promote effective service delivery working with partner organisations, governments, private sector bodies and the community.

As a charity, NFCC is governed by a Board of Trustees, supported by the Chiefs Council who lead on establishing strategies and policies for fire and rescue services, and developing standards, tools and guidance in the furtherance of the NFCC’s objects.

We are now seeking an individual from outside of the fire sector to join our board.  Initially serving a term of three years, renewable for one further term, the time commitment will be up to 10 days per year.

We are particularly seeking applicants with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Strategic Human Resources and organisational change
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and culture change
• Commercial and business development

The role is unremunerated, but Trustees may be paid all reasonable travelling, hotel and other out of pocket expenses incurred in connection with Trustee meetings.

The Charity has a newly established Nominations Committee which is overseeing the recruitment process of all Trustee vacancies and interviews for this Trustee position will be conducted by members of the committee.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please email Helen Nightingale so that this can be arranged. All informal approaches will be treated confidentially.

To apply for the position please click on 'apply via Website' which will take you to the NFCC website. Click on the 'Apply now' button at the bottom of the page. You will need to complete the short application form and email this along with your accompanying in CV to Helen Nightingale by Wednesday 12th February 2025.  

**Please note, if both the application form and CV are not received, it may risk your application not being shortlisted**

Oasis Local Charity Trustee – North East Board

We are seeking new Trustees who can bring a range of skills and experiences that will help us to move closer to our vision of community - a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential.

Joining our North East Board you would become a trustee overseeing our local charities in Sheffield, Grimsby and Scunthorpe.

Founded in 1985, Oasis' vision is for community - a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. We have developed a unique and successful Community Hub model, which brings everyone together to ensure people’s needs are met holistically. Our experience shows that integrated models involving local people, schools, professionals, statutory agencies, churches and other charities are vital in transforming lives and communities.

The Community Hub concept has been replicated across England and in other countries worldwide. Our work in the UK includes running over 20 local Community Hub charities. We don’t just do things for people, we work alongside them with the aim of helping everyone reach their full potential.

As a Trustee, you will have responsibility for:

• Critiquing and agreeing strategy
• Income generation
• Project oversight
• Safeguarding the Oasis ethos and reputation

We are also seeking a new Chair who would have the following additional responsibilities:

Our unique governance structure, means that you have additional support to ease the burden that can be associated with local trusteeship, freeing you up to focus specifically on those tasks outlined above.

We are looking for people who:

• Have a passion for community transformation and the vision of Oasis
• Are able to ask challenging questions
• Have time to attend four meetings year, with occasional extraordinary meetings when required.
• Are local to Sheffield, Scunthorpe or Grimsby.

We are also seeking to appoint a new Chair of the board who in addition to the above will:

• foster and maintain productive relationships with and among individual trustees.
• create a positive environment for a high performing team.
• chair meetings effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision making process.

We encourage diversity amongst our Trustees, and we would applications from a diverse range of people in the community.

We are committed to provide a training and support package to our Trustees.

To apply or find out more please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.

Deadline for applications 28th February 2025

Co-opted Bristol SU Trustee (non-student) 

What’s the role?

• Role: Co-opted Bristol SU Trustee (non-student) 
• Hours: Approx 10 - 15 Days per year
• Voluntary: Reasonable expenses reimbursed when carrying out trustee duties
• Location: Bristol and Online but Trustees need to be able to commute to Bristol for meetings.
• Requirements: There is a requirement for in person meetings and events with some opportunities for attending online (see applicant pack for more details)
• Duration: 3 years (with potential for another 2 terms of 3 years)  
• Closing Date: Thursday 13 March 2025, 5pm
• Interviews:  Monday 24 – Wednesday 26 March 2025 

Help shape our future and improve the lives of 32,000 people.

This is an exciting time to join Bristol Students’ Union. We are about to implement a new strategy; we have a new Co-opted Trustee Co-Chair and are currently undertaking a governance review. 

We’re becoming more digitally connected, and embracing the opportunities and challenges that our new Temple Quarter campus brings. As a Trustee, you’ll be crucial in helping shape this journey as well as addressing pressing issues such as: 

• Access to education  
• Mental Health 
• Accommodation  
• Race inequality 
• Poverty 
• Inclusivity 
• Internationalisation 

Ultimately, you’ll be involved in providing strategic, financial and governance oversight to help achieve our vision of “a Union for all students”

Who we’re looking for 

Experienced trustees - or experience of being either a senior manager or having significant leadership or governance experience – is essential. This is due to the nature of our board: as a membership organisation, we have a strong representation of student voice through officers and student trustees. They are almost always first-time trustees and will benefit from co-opted trustees with strong insight and experience in leadership, governance and strategic decision making. 

We value and are looking for committed and engaged trustees. However, whilst we’re relatively open in terms of skillsets, ideally, you’ll have expertise in one or more of these areas:

• Legal especially charity/company law
• Charity governance
• Digital/tech 
• Data
• Enterprise

Most importantly, you’ll be committed to making a difference to the lives of our 32,000 members and around 400 clubs and societies.

Please note, this role is not open to current University of Bristol students or anyone who has been one within the last two years. Student trustee opportunities and other student leadership roles will be available in the March 2025 election. 

Who we are

Part business, charity and membership body, Bristol SU is an enjoyable and rewarding place to work.  87% of our people recommend us as a good place to work. Our professional team do something extraordinary every day.

They support student leaders to:

• Give students a voice in their education and help shape their academic experience.
• Get the most out of their student experience.
• Make the change they want in the world.  

We’re a registered charity, and company limited by guarantee.  We turnover circa £6 million and have a diverse team of 86 colleagues working alongside our student leaders to make change happen.    

We have appeared in the Inclusive Companies top 100 list and have won several awards for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, including best Students’ Union. We also won a Third Sector Excellence Award at the 2018 Investors in People Awards and received accreditations for Investors in People and Disability Confident.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to life at Bristol SU. We approach our work with positivity and celebrate our diverse and unique communities. Our people are proud of our values and care about creating diverse and supportive communities that are inclusive of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and experience. 

Bristol SU strives to have an inclusive culture and an environment for all, underpinned by respect and compassion. We want to be a place where everyone feels welcomed, included, supported, valued and safe. We recognise that people from some backgrounds/ identities may face additional barriers. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team by offering two guaranteed interview schemes – a scheme for people of colour and a scheme for disabled people.

The Bristol SU Board 

You can see our current board here. It consists of: 

• 4 elected students  
• 7 elected full-time officers
• 4 co-opted trustees  
• 1 nominated trustee (through university).  

Trustee meetings and subcommittees occur in person (some opportunity for online as well) but the events (training and awayday) are in person in Bristol. 

How to apply and key dates

To read the applicant pack and to apply, please go to the Bristol SU website.

Closing Date: Thursday 13 March 2025, 5pm

Shortlisting: Monday 17 - Tuesday 18 March 2025

Interviews:  Monday 24 – Wed 26 March 2025 (these may change)

For general enquiries, or to arrange an informal chat with one of our Co-Chairs, please email Suzanne Doyle, Governance and Learning & Development Manager and clerk to the Board of Trustees.

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.

About the role

Breakthrough T1D is the type 1 diabetes charity, improving lives until we find the cure.  We fund research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes.  We also provide information and support for children and adults living with the condition at all stages from diagnosis and beyond.  We give a voice to people with type 1 diabetes and campaign for an increased focus on and funding for research to find the cure.  Internationally we have funded £1billion of research so far.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our Board as Directors (Trustees) for an initial three-year term.  You must be committed to helping us achieve our charitable objectives and adding real value to our work.

All those who join our Board, are expected to work with our Chair and CEO to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of Breakthrough T1D.  We have ambitious strategic goals and are keen to work with those who have knowledge and energy to help our CEO and her senior management team in their delivery of operational plans.

We are especially keen to hear from people with:

• Knowledge and experience of working with and/or influencing government and regulatory processes for adoption and reimbursement of new treatments
• Knowledge or experience of working within finance in a treasurer, resilience or audit and risk capacity
• Knowledge or experience of capital appeals fundraising

Currently we have six trustees and Chair who oversee our activities including a very experienced and qualified Treasurer and a trustee generating income mainly from Charitable Trusts. We have a paid team of 10 part time and one full time all directly delivering our services. 

We need someone who can publicize our five services to the local area and particularly attract more volunteers particularly for car driving. We are using social media, have a web site and use the local newspaper and local area magazines that also have web sites to exploit.

Our accompanied volunteer car driving involves taking older people to hospital, GP clinics, dentist, social clubs, to shopping. One to one befriending involves a volunteer visit to their home. Over the last two years we have taken on three new projects for older people, three community cafés each week in the Basingstoke area, a handyperson service and gardeners.

We have around 130 volunteers, 55 volunteer car drivers, accomplishing around 3,000 tasks a year and 50 befrienders. We ask for charitable contributions for driving and a modest charge for handyperson and gardening. We are supported mainly by charitable trusts; our costs are around £150,000 a year. Our Report and Accounts for year ending March 2024 is available through our web site and via the Charity Commission.

The driving service is organized by 5 part time paid coordinators working from a small office in the Orchard using phones, e mail and a client/volunteer CRM database. We reimburse drivers at 45p a mile for each journey they make. 

We are very well known in the Basingstoke area having been in operation for 27 years, gaining the Queen’s Award. We are a Strategic Partner with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Our transport service ensures older people with limited mobility and no local family can get out and about and reach activities that would otherwise be denied to them. Accessing medical services to maintain good health is essential with possible diagnosis and early treatment. Cafés provide a welcome break for older people to get out and about with entertainments organized as well as snacks. Handyperson and gardening enable people to live better and longer in their own home.

I can provide more detail to an interested person.

Peter Robson, Trustee

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.

Home-Start South Wiltshire offers support, friendship, and practical help to parents with at least one child under 5 through our network of trained volunteers, who visit families in their homes. We believe children need a happy and secure childhood and that parents play the key role in giving their children a good start in life and helping them achieve their full potential.

We are urgently looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees, oversee our financial affairs and help shape our future growth.

You will ideally (although not necessarily) be:

· A qualified accountant

You will have:

· Proven experience in a financial management role.

· Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely, including to those who may have little or no  experience of finances and budgeting.

· Commitment to the values and mission of Home-Start South Wiltshire.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We actively encourage applications from candidates known to be under-represented in the charity sector – including Black, Asian and other Ethnic groups and disabled candidates. Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for them to complete the recruitment process.

For an informal discussion with the current Finance Lead or for an application pack and form, please contact Jacqui Scott.

We will respond to candidates as they apply and reserve the right to keep this post open until it is filled.

What’s the role? 

Role: Co-opted Bristol SU Trustee (non-student)

Hours: Approx 10 - 15 Days per year 

Voluntary: Reasonable expenses reimbursed when carrying out trustee duties 

Location: Bristol and Online but Trustees need to be able to commute to Bristol for meetings. 

Requirements: There is a requirement for in person meetings and events with some opportunities for attending online (see applicant pack for more details) 

Duration: 3 years (with potential for another 2 terms of 3 years)   

Closing Date: Thursday 13 March 2025, 5pm 

Interviews:  Monday 24 – Wednesday 26 March 2025

Help shape our future and improve the lives of 32,000 people.   

This is an exciting time to join Bristol Students’ Union. We are about to implement a new strategy; we have a new Co-opted Trustee Co-Chair and are currently undertaking a governance review.

We’re becoming more digitally connected, and embracing the opportunities and challenges that our new Temple Quarter campus brings. As a Trustee, you’ll be crucial in helping shape this journey as well as addressing pressing issues such as:  
  

• Access to education   

• Mental Health  

• Accommodation   

• Race inequality  

• Poverty  

• Inclusivity  

• Internationalisation  

Ultimately, you’ll be involved in providing strategic, financial and governance oversight to help achieve our vision of “a Union for all students” 

Who we’re looking for  
Experienced trustees - or experience of being either a senior manager or having significant leadership or governance experience – is essential. This is due to the nature of our board: as a membership organisation, we have a strong representation of student voice through officers and student trustees. They are almost always first-time trustees and will benefit from co-opted trustees with strong insight and experience in leadership, governance and strategic decision making.

We value and are looking for committed and engaged trustees. However, whilst we’re relatively open in terms of skillsets, ideally, you’ll have expertise in one or more of these areas: 

• Legal especially charity/company law 

• Charity governance 

• Digital/tech

• Data 

• Enterprise 

Most importantly, you’ll be committed to making a difference to the lives of our 32,000 members and around 400 clubs and societies. 

Please note, this role is not open to current University of Bristol students or anyone who has been one within the last two years. Student trustee opportunities and other student leadership roles will be available in the March 2025 election.

Who we are 

Part business, charity and membership body, Bristol SU is an enjoyable and rewarding place to work.  87% of our people recommend us as a good place to work.    Our professional team do something extraordinary every day. They support student leaders to: 

• Give students a voice in their education and help shape their academic experience. 

• Get the most out of their student experience. 

• Make the change they want in the world.   

We’re a registered charity, and company limited by guarantee.  We turnover circa £6 million and have a diverse team of 86 colleagues working alongside our student leaders to make change happen.     

We have appeared in the Inclusive Companies top 100 list and have won several awards for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, including best Students’ Union. We also won a Third Sector Excellence Award at the 2018 Investors in People Awards and received accreditations for Investors in People and Disability Confident. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to life at Bristol SU. We approach our work with positivity and celebrate our diverse and unique communities. Our people are proud of our values and care about creating diverse and supportive communities that are inclusive of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and experience.

Bristol SU strives to have an inclusive culture and an environment for all, underpinned by respect and compassion. We want to be a place where everyone feels welcomed, included, supported, valued and safe. We recognise that people from some backgrounds/ identities may face additional barriers. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team by offering two guaranteed interview schemes – a scheme for people of colour and a scheme for disabled people. 

The Bristol SU Board  

You can see our current board here. It consists of:   

• 4 elected students   

• 7 elected full-time officers    

• 4 co-opted trustees   

• 1 nominated trustee (through university).   

Trustee meetings and subcommittees occur in person (some opportunity for online as well) but the events (training and awayday) are in person in Bristol.  

How to apply and key dates 

To read the applicant pack and to apply, please go to the Bristol SU website. 

Closing Date: Thursday 13 March 2025, 5pm 

Shortlisting: Monday 17 - Tuesday 18 March 2025 

Interviews:  Monday 24 – Wed 26 March 2025 (these may change) 

For general enquiries, or to arrange an informal chat with one of our Co-Chairs, please email Suzanne Doyle, Governance and Learning & Development Manager and clerk to the Board of Trustees

King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity raises funds to make a real difference to patients, staff and families at both King George Hospital in Ilford and Queen’s Hospital in Romford.  

What will you be doing?

To work with the Chair of what will be a newly independent charity to lead it into its new future as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). You will work with the charity’s staff and partners to shape and deliver a bright future, building on the best of the current charity.  You will contribute to effective governance and leadership, ensuring the charity sets an ambitious strategy, achieves its goals, operates within the legal framework, and adheres to the charity's mission and values, all with reference to the Charity Governance Code.

The charity is particularly keen to recruit experience and expertise in a range of areas including fundraising, finance, healthcare, or human resources, and people with local knowledge.

Estimate of time needed: 3-7 hours / week

What are we looking for?

Essential Criteria

Commitment: A strong commitment to the charity’s mission and values – keen to contribute to improving health and care, particularly for the communities of Barking, Havering and Redbridge.

Integrity: High ethical standards and a commitment to acting in the best interests of the charity.

 Governance understanding: Knowledge and understanding of governance and the role of a trustee.

Strategic vision: Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of the charity’s strategy.

Financial literacy: Basic understanding of charity finance and budgeting.

Team player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support collective decision-making

Desirable Criteria

Experience: Previous experience as a trustee or in a senior governance role.

Network: Established network and ability to leverage contacts for the benefit of the charity.

What difference will you make?

As a trustee, you will play a pivotal role in guiding resources and funding towards initiatives that elevate patient care and boost staff efficiency. Recent examples highlight the meaningful impact trustees have made:

 Recent examples include:

• Purchase of a da Vinci surgical robot
• RITA devices (reminiscence interactive therapy activities) used in our elderly care wards. This unique touch screen system is pre-loaded with entertaining content to keep patients engaged and active during their hospital experience.
•  A  VeinSight vein finder in our Sunflower Suite for cancer services, which offers a real-time digital map of a patient's veins. This innovative tool helps locate small, scarred, and difficult-to-find veins, and has been shown to enhance patient care and save valuable time for staff and patients.
• Supplies for orientation tea parties, designed to improve engagement and occupational performance for patients with dementia and delirium through a variety of activities.
• A revamped children's playroom that has been transformed into a tropical underwater sanctuary, featuring an interactive play wall.
• Music therapy resources aimed at supporting stroke patients in their recovery journey.
• Environmental improvements such as creating spaces for parents to rest and be present for their children

Before you apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter outlining their suitability for the role with reference to the person specification.

As more than one post maybe available this is a rolling recruitment campaign with each application considered on receipt.

To arrange an informal chat, contact us via the Reach platform.

Altus Education Partnership is seeking two educationalists with specialisms in primary and secondary (including post-16) education to join the board of Trustees. The candidate/s should have a strong understanding of school improvement, and an understanding of the latest Ofsted framework would be an advantage. The Trust welcomes applications from all backgrounds but would particularly welcome applications from those from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Trust Board meetings are held four times a year on a Wednesday, typically 5pm-7pm. Meetings are held in-person at the Trust’s Headquarters in Rochdale centre, although the option to join remotely can be facilitated in exceptional circumstances. Occasionally meetings will be held at one of the schools to align with Trustee site visits. The Trust board also have the following committees:

• Finance & Resources (x3 meetings per year)
• Audit & Risk (x3 meetings per year)
• Education Standards (x5 meetings per year)

It is expected that the new Trustee will bring their expertise to the Education Standards committee. The new Trustee would not be expected to Chair the committee.

A full induction programme with meetings with the CEO, CFO and Chair of the Board along with a full training package will be available online and via local providers for the new Trustees joining the board. Successful applicants will also receive access to Governors for Schools ‘The First 100 Days as a Trustee’ eLearning, devised in partnership with CST.

About Altus Education Partnership

Altus Education Partnership is a four school Trust based in Rochdale (two secondary schools, one primary and Rochdale Sixth Form College). The Trust aims to build a family of inclusive academies from early years to 18 in Rochdale and its surrounds, with the memorandum between Rochdale Sixth Form College and Hopwood Hall College forming the cornerstone of the Trust’s strategy. The Trust has an ‘all-through’ strategy, with the vision of there being one 'level three' provider (Rochdale Sixth Form College) with a number of secondary and primary schools operating as main feeder schools. The Trust has formed an eligibility criteria to assess schools waiting to the join the Trust against and are mindful that educational and economic efficiency remain a priority. 
 
The Trust has a commitment to working with Rochdale schools, regularly working with local schools in various supporting capacities. The Trust is due to expand to five schools in 2025 with an Outstanding primary school joining, and a further two schools in current talks about joining Altus. Altus also enjoy good relationships with Rochdale Local Authority. 
 
Current priorities for the Trust include focused support for it’s secondary schools, one of which is currently graded ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted and another is overdue it’s inspection and both schools serve areas of considerable deprivation. The Trust has a dedicated school improvement team to provide additional support alongside the Education and Standards Committee. 

What difference will you make? What’s in it for the volunteer?

Volunteering on an academy trust board is deeply rewarding and impacts the lives of hundreds, even thousands, of young people. Academy trusts support schools to give children a better future. For young people to have the best possible opportunities in later life, it’s vital we have individuals with the right expertise leading schools and holding executive teams accountable. Becoming a Trustee is a fantastic opportunity to give back to communities by strengthening education.

Becoming a Trustee is also an opportunity for you to build your experience in strategic decision-making at senior level or demonstrate your ability to perform in a non-executive position as part of a portfolio career. 

All roles are volunteer/pro bono in nature.

Governing boards should represent the communities they serve, as well as wider society. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply to ensure academy trust boards are diverse in background, skillset, and thought.

Diversity is a powerful instrument for effective governance. Trustees are required to make choices that impact the daily lives of students, from school finance all the way through to staff recruitment and pupil admissions. We believe that true representation at board level enables all students to fulfil their potential.

Further Information

We strongly recommend that you review information about the trust both via their website, and also on Companies House, Get Information About Schools and the Schools Financial Benchmarking Service.

For essential reading, please visit the resources for academy trustees section of Governors for Schools website, where you will find the Academy Trust Governance Guide, Academy Trust Handbook and the free eLearning, ‘Becoming a Trustee’.