Chair And Trustees Volunteer Roles

Refugee Biryani & Bananas is looking for a Treasurer with a passion for financial management and accounting to join our Trustees Board to oversee the financial health of the charity and cement the financial literacy of the organisation at Board level. We are looking for someone with the skills, experience, energy and time to commit to our important work. Our Board is responsible for the governance of Refugee Biriyani & Bananas. The Board does not directly manage the day-to-day work, but provides oversight, shaping organisational strategy and supporting our staff and volunteers.

We are expanding our Board of Trustees to support the growth and future plans of our ambitious small charity. Board meetings take place every 12 weeks via video call, with opportunities for in-person gatherings throughout the year. Additional meetings may occasionally be required, either more frequently, in smaller groups, or one-to-one, depending on specific needs or exceptional circumstances.

The Treasurer will work closely with our team members including volunteers, other Trustees and with the CEO, advising on all financial matters including regulatory compliance. The Treasurer will be expected to attend Board meetings which last approximately an hour and a half every twelve weeks.

The Treasurer will:

● Actively participate as a key member of the Board of Trustees.

● Act as an ambassador for Refugee Biryani & Bananas

● Lead development of the annual budget and cash flow forecasting

● Support with fundraising and financial strategic planning

● Advise on all financial matters, including regulatory compliance.

● Oversee the development and observation of financial policies

● Advise the board on fund management and ensure an appropriate reserves policy

● Advise fellow Trustees on a regular basis of the financial status of the charity and where necessary recommend action.

● Support with financial processes such as Gift Aid collection and running Payroll

● Work with professional advisors including any contracted accountants

● Review financial transactions on a monthly basis via digital accounting software, Xero

● Arrange the compilation and agreement of Refugee Biryani & Bananas’ annual report

● Liaise and lead on the annual review of accounts by the independent examiner 

Become our new Treasurer – shape the future of Healthcare Leadership!

Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference? Do you have the financial expertise and leadership skills to guide our organisation into the future?

We’re looking for a new Treasurer to play a pivotal role on our Board of Trustees. Your expertise will help drive innovation, ensure financial stability, and make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of healthcare leadership.

Bring your passion for healthcare and your financial expertise together – join us today!

Why join us? 
FMLM is at the forefront of enhancing leadership across the healthcare system. As a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a forward-thinking organisation that supports, develops, and champions clinical leadership at every level.

Trustee responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of FMLM, ensuring it aligns with our mission to improve patient care through excellence in leadership.
• Provide expert insights and advice on key governance and operational matters.
• Collaborate with a dynamic, multi-professional Board committed to transforming healthcare leadership.

Why you? 
We need a Treasurer who:

• Is an expert in corporate governance.
• Has the required financial qualifications and experience.
• Is passionate about leadership and improving healthcare.
• Is eager to offer fresh perspectives and make a real difference.
• Is committed to FMLM’s mission of nurturing leadership at every level of healthcare.

Inclusive leadership
At FMLM, we believe great leadership comes from all communities and backgrounds, and we welcome diverse voices to help us build a more inclusive and sustainable future in healthcare.

Apply today
Join us in shaping the future of clinical leadership and management. 

See Candidate Pack for more information. 

Interview date: Friday 28 February – online via Microsoft Teams.
Start date: Immediate.
Term: Three years.

The Organisation
Tearfund is a Christ-centred INGO, founded in 1968. We have a huge vision: to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential. Tearfund’s role is to be a hugely effective, servant-hearted partner of local churches. We currently support 25,000 churches in more than 50 of the world’s poorest countries, and our aspiration is to equip 250,000 churches to be transformation centres for their communities and countries. The church is the largest civil society organisation on the planet, and we believe the church is the most powerful agent of holistic, transformational change in the world.
To find out more about the work Tearfund do, visit the website.

The Role:
In addition to the specific requirements for the Treasurer set out below, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they:
•  Are a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church and willing to affirm Tearfund’s statement of faith, with some understanding of the evangelical constituency of the churches in the UK and Ireland;
•  Have an understanding of good governance and some governance experience;
•  Have a reasonable understanding of the developmental and theological issues relating to Tearfund and a strong commitment to justice for poor people.

Person Specification:
•  Will have significant experience in financial management in a senior role in one or more large and complex and international organisations and have appropriate formal qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA.
•  Will have a reasonable understanding of financial management and accounting in a charity context.
•  Will have significant experience overseeing risk management.
•  Will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of effective governance in a charity context and have experience of a governance role.
•  Will be able to build a supportive and constructive relationship with the COO and the Head of Internal Audit.

Further Information
For comprehensive information about Tearfund, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Document.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about joining Tearfund and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:

•  An up-to-date CV
•  A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role, and confirmation that you can affirm Tearfund's statement of faith.

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group). 

All applications should be emailed to Trustees Unlimited.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter, Managing Partner - Charities.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th February 2025 
Interviews with Tearfund: w/c 24th March 2025 (TBC)

Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services is a registered charity providing a range of services to adults and children fleeing domestic abuse across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Having recently undertaken a governance review we currently have a vacancy for a volunteer to join the Board of Trustees who ideally has had some experience of being involved at a board level. 

The skills and expertise we will consider particularly are:

• Finance
• Safeguarding

We would welcome any applicants from ethnic minority groups and in addition those who have had some previous experience in chairing meetings or have been a chair of another organisation in the past.

Board meetings are at present held in Norwich approximately six to eight times per year for a maximum of two hours in the evening.

Other information:

• Expenses: paid in accordance with the Leeway volunteer expenses policy and following provision of receipts
• Insurance Cover: Trustee Indemnity Insurance in place
• Training: Trustee induction and ongoing training
• Recruitment method: Application form and skill-based Interview process

Applicants must support and have awareness of the aims and purposes of Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services. 

• Closing date Friday 14th March 2025

Please see email when you click to apply to get an application form. Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure Barring /DBS check.

The secretary's role is to ensure our Foodbank charity runs smoothly and efficiently, and complies with all relevant laws and regulations. As secretary you will be responsible for the following areas:

Governance

You will be responsible for the charity's governing document, and ensure that the trustees' actions are in line with it. You will ensure that all appropriate policies and procedures are in place and advise the board on the legal and regulatory implications of the charity's strategic plan.

Meetings 

You will plan trustee meetings, including the AGM, and any sub-committees. You will also be responsible for preparing agendas, booking rooms and supporting the chair and minutes secretary.

Compliance 

You will ensure the charity complies with all relevant laws and regulations, including health and safety, the Charities Act 2009 and the Charities Governance Code and you will also help trustees file statutory returns with the Charities Regulator. You will also ensure that the Charity and Trustees are appropriately insured, negotiating cover to obtain reasonable value.

Records 

You will maintain registers of members, trustees, and secretaries, and keep other legal documents, such as insurance policies.

Communication 

You will liaise with the chair and operations manager, and communicate with the board about compliance requirements.

Public relations 

You will help oversee aspects of public relations where needed. 

Southend East Community Academy Trust has a total of six schools within 1.5-mile radius of each other:

• Shoeburyness High School
• Hinguar Community Primary School
• Thorpedene Primary School
• Bournes Green Infant School
• Bournes Green Junior School
• and Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School

All schools were judged 'Good' at their last Ofsted inspections and serve a diverse catchment area, covering different communities and needs. There are some areas of severe deprivation and others of relative affluence. For example, Shoeburyness High has 48% pupil premium - as measure of deprivation - with high numbers of children in care, high numbers of SEND (Special Education Needs and Disability) including c.80 pupils with Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs). SECAT is ambitious to grow further, preferably with the future addition of another secondary school.

All schools are within their budgets and the trust has suitable reserves. The current board has a good mix of expertise and skills, with good diversity in age, gender and ethnicity. This includes two trustees who are parents of children in some of the schools.

Meetings

All trustees tend to join one committee, either Curriculum & Pupil Matters or Finance, Audit & Risk. The board meets four times a year - these meetings have been mainly virtual but there is a clear desire to move to more (if not all) face to face.

Remote access will still be available but likely to become the exception rather than the norm. Meetings held at Trust HQ (SS3 9NP).

The Trust's requirements

The trust is seeking to fill two Trustee vacancies who will be able to allocate 6-8 hours per month.
The first will be someone with a background in education, while the second priority is for HR skills. Ideally, they are looking for keen volunteers who will be interested in committee chair roles as part of longer-term succession planning. The trust has two committees, Curriculum & Pupil Matters and Finance, Audit & Risk. However, this is not an immediate need.

What difference will you make?

Volunteering on an academy trust board is deeply rewarding as it allows you to impact the life chances 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 your local community by strengthening education. As well as looking for new opportunities to give something back to society, you may be looking for opportunities 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 pro bono

People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Governing boards should represent the communities they serve, as well as wider society. We welcome interest from underrepresented groups 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 children, from school finance all the way through to staff and pupil recruitment. It’s essential that boards possess a broad set of beliefs, experiences, and ideas to inform their final judgements. We believe that true representation at board level enables all children to fulfil their potential.

Our partner brings together over 75 organisations, advocating for and with children to drive positive change in youth justice in England and Wales - underpinned by social justice, children’s rights and a focus on positive long-term outcomes.

Due to recent and planned retirements they are seeking a Treasurer and two Trustees to join their Board of Trustees, who have independent control over, and legal responsibility for, how the organisation is governed.

The Treasurer will guide and advise the Board in the approval and review of annual budgets, accounts, financial statements and investments, and advise them on the financial implications of their decisions. They will also be available to provide strategic advice to support the chief Executive Officer’s day-to-day financial management of the organisation.

The Board meets quarterly in London (with some remote attendance possible), and the Treasurer will also chair the financial sustainability sub-committee which also meets 4 times a year, online.

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This is an exciting opportunity to help lead Big Leaf Foundation in the next phase of its development, as we transition our self-employed contractors to employee contracts and explore new multi-year core funding opportunities to build greater sustainability in our work. We are looking for someone with direct experience in financial management and/or charity finance and fundraising to fill this role. Ideally you will have experience of moving people onto employee contracts. You will use your skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference to the lives of displaced young people in Surrey.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the treasurer include:

• Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements.
• Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board.
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters.
• Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate ethical funding policy.
• Ensuring that there is no conflict between any funding sources and the aims and objects of the charity.
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission.
• Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented.
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
• Ensuring the accounts are presented in a coherent and easily understandable way in our annual review.
• Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required.

In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:

• Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
• Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
• Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

BRACE Trustee Ltd, Director: Finance & Accounting

Overview

BRACE is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission under the number 297965. In June 2022, BRACE was incorporated and BRACE Trustee Limited (registered in England and Wales under the number: 14199100) became the sole corporate trustee of the charity. At that point, the then trustees of BRACE became the first Directors and members of BRACE Trustee Limited and, as Directors of that company, are responsible for ensuring that it complies with its obligations as the sole corporate trustee of BRACE. 

BRACE is a small and dynamic charity funding 22 dementia research projects across the South West of England and Wales. We are seeking a new Director to join BRACE Trustee Ltd, bringing expertise in finance / accountancy to support our vital work. If you are looking to make a difference in the fight against dementia, please consider joining our team.

As part of the role, you will be expected to attend 3-hour quarterly meetings in Bristol, contribute towards supporting the charity outside of the meetings and, where possible, attend some external events.

About The Bike Project

The Bike Project matches newly arrived refugees without the means or money to get around with the thousands of abandoned bikes in the UK. We’ve been doing this since 2013 and remain focused on ensuring that refugees and people seeking asylum can save money, feel more connected to their community and lead happier and healthier lives. 

Why a bike matters - Most people seeking asylum in the UK are not allowed to work and instead receive an allowance of less than £50 per week to live on. If housed in a place where meals are provided, they get even less – only £8.86 per week. People need to travel regularly to get to Home Office or solicitor appointments and to access other vital services - but travel is expensive. With a typical bus pass costing £20 per week many are forced to make impossible choices. A donated bike can be truly transformative for someone in this situation - it provides a free, sustainable mode of transport, but moreso, it can enable a sense of connection, independence and joy.

The Opportunity

The Bike Project is recruiting four dedicated and dynamic individuals to join the Partnerships and Development Board. We are looking for contributors with a strong commitment to The Bike Project's vision, mission, and values, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in line with the strategy agreed by the board. 

This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise and engage your networks to guide the organization’s partnerships, expand its reach, and support fundraising efforts, contributing to the charity’s long-term growth and success.

Ideally the candidate will have experience in at least one of the following areas: 

• Retail or professional services
• Media, digital, marketing 
• The bike industry
• CSR/ESG experience
• Access to an engaged network 
• ​Lived experience of being a refugee in the UK

Together, we can empower refugees with the freedom and independence of a bicycle. 

Help shape the future of patient care 

We're looking for a Treasurer to join our dedicated Trustee Board at The Patients Association. If you're keen to make a real difference to healthcare while putting your financial expertise to good use, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us 

The Patients Association is a leading campaigning charity that champions patient and public concerns across the health and social care sector. We work in partnership with patients, carers and a diverse range of organisations, including the NHS and other charities, to ensure the patient voice is heard and their needs are met. Through our helpline and online resources, we provide vital information to thousands of people each year about the health and social care system.

The Role at a Glance

Title and team: Honorary Treasurer, Trustee Board

Meetings: Quarterly Board and Finance Committee meetings

Duration: 3-year term

Location: Hybrid - mix of virtual and London-based meetings

Type: Voluntary role (reasonable expenses covered)

About you

You will bring strategic financial expertise and an understanding of charity finance and governance. While knowledge of the healthcare sector would be brilliant, it is not essential. We’re looking for someone who brings fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to enable us to do our best work.

 Key Responsibilities

• Guide our financial strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and stability
• Monitor financial health and risk management
• Chair the Finance Committee, fostering collaborative and strategic discussions
• Work closely with our Chief Executive on financial planning
• Help shape our organisational direction, steering us towards impactful outcomes
• Ensure our financial controls and compliance are robust and efficient.

Why Join Us?

By joining The Patients Association, you’ll be part of an organisation aimed at making a significant difference to patients' lives. You’ll work alongside a committed team of trustees and staff, sharing your expertise where it matters most. Be part of the positive change in the NHS and help us strengthen the partnership between patients and healthcare providers.

Get in Touch 

Interested in joining us? Send us your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages.

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.

Join our board and together make it possible for people with myeloma to live longer and better lives.

Location: London and Edinburgh

Time commitment: The equivalent of a day a month

Closing date: Monday 17th February

Who we are.

At Myeloma UK, we are making it possible to live longer and better lives with myeloma. Through research and treatments, we find new ways to a cure. As the only UK charity focused exclusively on myeloma and related conditions, we have transformed treatment and care over the past 25 years, helping quadruple life expectancy for many patients. But we need to go further, faster – because people with myeloma can’t wait. We are uniquely placed as an organisation to improve the lives of people affected by myeloma by investing in innovative, life-changing research, advocating for patients to get access to new treatments on the NHS, and providing free information and support services to patients and their families.

We are at a pivotal moment in our journey. Our new strategy, developed in collaboration with the myeloma community, alongside clinical, research, and policy leaders, focuses on three core areas: preventing myeloma, treating myeloma, and living well with myeloma. In the first year of this strategy, we have already made significant impacts: Convening global leaders in early-stage myeloma to investigate prevention, securing the provision of three next-generation treatments on the NHS, and launching the Myeloma UK Survivorship grant of up to £170,000 to fund research into improving patients’ quality of life. There is more work and achievements to come.

We’re enhancing our ability to address emerging and unmet needs while implementing comprehensive plans to reach more people, improve engagement, and grow our income as right now, the vast majority of our income is from donations. Through our innovative research programs, advocacy work, and comprehensive support services, we unite researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients in our mission to find a cure while ensuring no one faces myeloma alone.

About the role.

We’re seeking a Trustee to join our Board in 2025 and assume the role of Treasurer in 2026 as our current Treasurer ends his term in 2026. As Treasurer, you’ll play a crucial role in leading Myeloma UK into the next stage of our development, providing strategic financial leadership during an exciting period of growth and change. You’ll lead the Board’s duty to ensure financial resources are controlled, invested, and economically spent while advising on the financial and risk management implications of our strategic plans.

Working closely with our Chair, Board, and executive team, you’ll take an active role in our governance structure, including chairing the Finance and Audit Committee. You’ll build an effective relationship with our CEO and Director of Finance, providing both challenge and support as we pursue our ambitious goals.

Who we are looking for.

Ideally, you will bring substantial experience in commercial and financial management at a senior, strategic level, either as a finance professional or a senior business leader with financial and investment expertise. You’ll have experience chairing meetings and an excellent understanding of best practices in governance. Your personal and professional credibility will command confidence with the Board and stakeholders.

Most importantly, you’ll be collaborative and highly inclusive, fostering trust and valuing different perspectives throughout with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You’ll ensure all voices are heard and respected. Your unwavering dedication to fostering an equitable environment will enhance our board culture.

We’re looking for a clear and independent thinker with sound judgment and an appropriate approach to risk. Your excellent influencing and negotiation skills will be complemented by your solution-focused mindset and ability to see the big picture while remaining pragmatic. As an intellectually curious individual, you’ll be comfortable navigating complexity while building strong relationships through your high emotional and cultural intelligence.

Experience serving on the Executive Leadership Team of a growing organisation would be valuable, as would prior experience as a charity Trustee. An appreciation of the wider health, social, and political landscape, along with knowledge of charity fundraising practices, would be advantageous.

Time commitment.

The role offers a balanced mix of virtual and in-person engagement designed to maximise effectiveness while being mindful of trustees’ time. The Board meets quarterly, with two online meetings (approximately 3 hours each) and two significant in-person gatherings that form the cornerstones of our governance calendar. Our November board meeting is in London and includes a full-day session where we engage in board development and conduct strategy sessions. The second in-person meeting takes place in Edinburgh each May – a rich, one-and-a-half to two-day residential event combining formal board meetings with strategic planning, board development work, and our annual staff awards celebration.

As Treasurer, you’ll chair the Finance and Audit Committee, which meets online four times a year. Traditionally, there’s also a monthly catch-up with the Finance Director – this can be conducted virtually or in person, depending on location and preference. Overall, including reading board papers and ad hoc conversations, we expect the time commitment to be the equivalent of a day a month.

We provide comprehensive onboarding support, which can include listening to our Information Line calls to understand our frontline services, briefing sessions with Executive Leadership Team members, and deep dives into our research and services – all designed to bring our mission to life and ignite your passion for our cause.

This is an unremunerated voluntary position, though reasonable expenses, including overnight accommodation for the Edinburgh meeting, will be reimbursed.

Join us in our mission to transform the lives of people affected by myeloma. Together, we are the cure.

Please click 'Apply’ 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 17th February 2025.

For over seventy years the Osteopathic Foundation (formerly the Osteopathic Education Foundation) has been supporting osteopathic education, research, and development through our grant-giving programmes. Since 2000, we have distributed over £1 million of support to advance osteopathic practice in its contribution to patient care.

We are seeking a new non-executive to join our committee to aid this important work.

You should have broad experience and a practical attitude with a proven track record, ideally in the charitable sector, with experience in one or more of; fund & financial management, familiarity with higher education & research, reviewing grant applications, and/or fundraising.

Osteopathic or medical experience is not a prerequisite for this role, but interest in health and patient care is welcome.  

The Committee meets quarterly online/in person to approve grants, monitor investment performance and report on activities. Please see the attached role specification for full details of the responsibilities.

If you are interested in this opportunity to shape the development of UK Osteopathy, please submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how you meet the role specifications by close of business on Friday 14th March. Interviews will take place in late March.

About the Foundation

The Osteopathic Foundation (oF) has a proud history of supporting the development of osteopathy spanning over 40 years. Initially established as the Osteopathic Education Foundation to support students in financial need, it is today under the trusteeship of the Institute of Osteopathy (iO), during which time its impact has extended significantly to support the advancement of the osteopathic profession in its contribution to patient care.

The iO, as the lead body in the profession, has a clear and mandated mission to improve patient care by supporting and developing the education and practice of osteopathy, and universal access to osteopathic care.  The purpose of the Foundation complements this mission, by making a positive impact in building and supporting the work of stakeholders in the profession and funding high impact programmes in education, research and development.

Missing People is recruiting volunteers with expertise in Safeguarding to sit on our charity Safeguarding Panel. The Panel meets four times a year and assists the charity’s work by acting as critical friends - providing scrutiny, challenge and support to staff around safeguarding best practice.

The Panel is chaired by a Missing People Trustee and meetings are attended by Missing People’s Director of Services and Senior Managers, who present current projects, challenges and work for discussion. 

Description

Someone is reported missing every 90 seconds in the UK. Missing People is the only UK charity dedicated to reconnecting missing people and their loved ones. Our services include:

•  A free and confidential helpline, available 7 days a week, for missing people and their loved ones,
• A specialist family support and counselling service,
• Case publicity to support loved ones with sharing appeals,
• Specialist services for children and young people, and their loved ones, experiencing exploitation,
• Commissioned Return Home Interview services for young people at particular risk,
• Research, consultancy and training for professionals working around the issue of missing.

Our vision is that every missing person is found safe, and it is through the services above that we aim to safeguard and protect children and adults. True to our charity values, we offer confidentiality in order to build a relationship of trust, and we aim to empower our service users, respecting a person’s right to be missing and working with them to keep them safe.

Due to the complexity of the missing experience, we are always looking to improve our systems, processes and practice in relation to safeguarding. We cannot do this effectively without ‘critical friends’ who support the team to evaluate current work by asking the right questions and sharing external expertise.

We are currently recruiting new Safeguarding Panel members. Panel members are asked to:

• Attend and actively participate in Panel meetings - the Panel meets four times a year, usually for one hour. Meetings takes place via video call, and currently, meetings take place on Monday afternoons from 3-4pm.
• Read papers in advance of meetings - these are sent out in advance of the Panel meetings. Preparation for each meeting varies but is never more than 1-2 hours.
• If Panel members are interested, there are also additional opportunities to get further involved with the charity’s work. This is entirely optional.

What impact will you have?

Your input will support Missing People to recognise risk and protect children and adults effectively, safely and within a culture that is always acting on any opportunities for learning. This is vital to our work of providing a lifeline and meaningful support to all individuals and communities impacted by missing.

About the volunteer

We are looking for volunteers with:

• A strong understanding of safeguarding principles and practice, especially within the voluntary and/or statutory sectors.
• Experience of working with children and/or adults in areas such as exploitation, homelessness, mental health, modern slavery, refugee and migrant justice, social care, suicide prevention and victim support.
• Alignment with the ethos of Missing People’s services: to respect the agency of individuals, protect confidentiality and anonymity, and work alongside individuals, wherever possible.
• The ability to ask key questions and provide scrutiny and support to Missing People staff and volunteers (Trustee Panel Members and other Panel Members).
• Commitment to attend quarterly Panel meetings for a period of 3 years (a three-year term).