Chair Of The Board Of Trustees Volunteer Roles

Aurora Nexus is a fast growing, innovative and forward-thinking health and social care charity, supporting individuals with Autism and Learning disabilities. The Charity is at a pivotal moment in its growth and development, with a new strategy being developed for launch in April 2025.

We are excited to be recruiting a new chair and new trustees to join our creative and committed small group of trustees and newly structured executive team, in leading the charity through a truly exciting time of growth and development.

As Chair you will be pivotal in Aurora-Nexus delivering its Strategy, Core values and objectives. You will work closely with the CEO, as both a leader, and providing support and guidance where needed, to ensure the safe and effective day to day delivery of the charities strategic and operational objectives. You will also be responsible for chairing the Board, leading with trustees in setting the course for the organisation’s values and how it delivers safely and sustainably against its charitable mission.

You will be an ambassador and advocate for the work carried out across Aurora Nexus, using your own skills, knowledge and experience to both promote and support its work.

Principal Responsibilities

As a Trustee and along with the Board of Trustees;

       You will have overall responsibility for the charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do.

· You will lead the charity and decide how it is run. Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives.

· You will use your skills and experience to support the Charity and help them achieve their aims.

· You will ensure the Charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.

· You will comply with the Charity’s governing document and the law.

· You will act in the Charity’s best interests.

· You will manage aurora nexus the Charity responsibly.

· You will act with reasonable care and skill.

· You will ensure the Charity is accountable.

· You will support the strategy in areas of Marketing/Fundraising, IT/Process, Legal/Regulation or social care knowledge.

Governance

· Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for the Charity.

· Encourage positive change where appropriate.

· Work within any agreed policies adopted by the charity.

· Ensure that the major risks to which the charity is exposed have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate these risks without the charity becoming risk averse.

· To ensure that the charity has a satisfactory system for holding properties and other assets and ensure that moneys are invested to the maximum benefit of the charity, within the constraints of the law and ethical and other policies laid down by the board.

External Relations

· Act as an ambassador for the charity.

· Represent the charity at external functions, meetings and events.

· Facilitate change and address any potential conflict with external stakeholders.

CHAIR- CPRE HERTFORDSHIRE

CPRE Hertforshire is a well-regarded environmental charity, dedicated to protecting, promoting and enhancing the Hertfordshire countryside.

You will help make a real difference with regard to the issues facing the local countryside. Your ideas and energy will help advocate for positive solutions, promote campaigns, and increase the charity's voice and reach to new audiences.

As Chair you’ll provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, an excellent team with a broad range of experience, and you’ll guide the future strategy, direction and development of the charity.

You will need to live in Hertfordshire and share our passion for the local countryside.

About Us

With Jesus. With each other. To the edges.

We are passionate about God’s mission and eager to see more and more people become followers of Jesus. For 225 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed across the globe. Often in ways we could not have anticipated. 

Founded by William Wilberforce and other members of the Clapham Sect group of activists in 1799, today CMS supports hundreds of people and partners in mission working together across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. We also train UK Christians for creative, ground-breaking mission in Britain. 

Context

With mission no longer being a “West to the rest” endeavour, and as Christianity has flourished in parts of the majority world, we have undertaken a prayerful review of our organisation, in order to discern our mission call for this generation.

We have rediscovered and been re-inspired by the pioneering spirit of our founders. We believe our calling for this time is to the “edges”: to the edges of society, the edges of church and to the edges of our comfort zones. To that end, we have been aligning our organisation and focus to play a catalytic role in facilitating movements of mission to and from these edges.

The Role

Taking a listening and reflective approach, as Chair you will draw out the diverse skills and wisdom among our trustees, ensure excellence in our governance, support the executive leadership in delivering our refreshed vision and play a role in strengthening our links with the Global Anglican Communion.

If you share our passion for following Jesus and making disciples at the edges, bring experience at board level, a highly relational approach and a global perspective, we would love to hear from you.

For more information see the job pack attached. Closing date 14 August.

Goals 4 Girls is a dynamic charity that leverages football as a powerful educational tool, empowering young women and girls from low-income communities to overcome barriers and excel in sports and education. Our programs focus on enhancing physical and mental well-being, improving school engagement, and supporting young women in making successful transitions into adulthood.

Goals 4 Girls (G4G) is thrilled to announce the search for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees. This is a pivotal moment for our charity as we continue to expand our impact, guided by our strategic vision to empower young women through sport & education. The Chair position is central to our governance & strategic direction, ensuring that we remain committed to our mission of breaking down barriers & fostering resilience & confidence among young women. We are eager to embark on this journey with a leader who is as passionate and dedicated to our cause as we are.

The Chair of the Board of Trustees will lead the strategic direction and governance of Goals 4 Girls, ensuring the charity achieves its mission of breaking down economic barriers within sports and education for girls. This role requires a leader who is not currently serving as a chair or trustee on another board, therefore able to dedicate and commit to Goals4Girls. The Chair will oversee the charity’s governance, strategic development, and financial management while embodying the values and passion for empowering young women and girls as well as complying with the Charity Commission and other regulatory bodies requirements.

This is an active role, where time will need to be invested regularly outside of meetings to support this small charity so would suit an individual who has the availability to fulfill this requirement. Please note that we unable to accept applications from individuals who already have trustee committments at another charity. 

Application Process: Please view the full role specification document attached below for further information. 

Interested candidates should email a CV & a one-page cover letter detailing their suitability & qualifications for the role.

Please note that this is a voluntary role and only expenses will be reimbursed. 

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

Join Our Mission: Become All Ways Network Chair of the Board of Trustees!

Are you a visionary leader passionate about empowering Muslim charities? We're seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to take on the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees for our charity.

Deadline: Tuesday 20th August 2024
Location: Remote/mainly London based with some travel

About Us: We are a registered charity committed to supporting and uplifting Muslim charities, providing essential resources and guidance to help them thrive towards obtaining grants. Our mission is to create a positive impact within our communities, fostering growth, development, and unity.

What You'll Do:

• Lead our Board of Trustees with strategic vision and integrity.
• Oversee governance and ensure the charity's mission and values are upheld.
• Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team to drive impactful initiatives.
• Act as an ambassador for our cause, building relationships and networks.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in the charity/non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by Muslim charities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to our mission and values.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact in the community.
• Work with a team of dedicated professionals.
• Lead meaningful projects and initiatives.
• Enhance your leadership skills and experience within this unique organisation.

Ready to take on this rewarding challenge? 

How to Apply: Please read our JD for the role and submit an up to date CV and cover letter that details your suitability for the role and explains how you meet the person spcification.

PECAN is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees as the previous Chair has stepped down after many years of devoted service. Under PECAN’s governing articles of association its trustees, including the Chair, are appointed for a three-year term, which may be renewed for a further two terms (so a maximum of nine years’ unbroken service).

Key tasks:                              

The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support the management team and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the CEO.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the organisation and the Board by ensuring that everyone remains focused  on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes to provide greater public benefit.
• Chair and facilitate board meetings, oversee and ensure proper record-keeping
• Ensure that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.
• Give direction to board policy-making.
• Ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic plan, and that there is a common understanding of these by the management team and the Trustees.
• Develop the Board of Trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
• Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.
• Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.
• Encourage positive change where appropriate and address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.
• Act as an ambassador for the cause and the Charity.
• Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
• Address conflict within the Board and within the organisation and liaise with the CEO to achieve this.
• Foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees.
• Liaise with the CEO to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate.
• Lead the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the CEO.
• Sit on appointment and disciplinary panels where required.

With the CEO:

• Plan the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, for example annual general meeting.
• Set agendas for board and other general meetings.
• Ensure that the Board receives sufficient and timely information to make informed decisions.

Relationship with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the wider management team:

• Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the CEO ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
• Support the CEO, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.
• Ensure regular contact with the CEO and develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.
• Liaise with the CEO to maintain an overview of the charity’s affairs, providing support as necessary.

About you:  

PECAN is a Christian charity whose values are kindness, belief and hope. There is a requirement for all Trustees, including the Chair, to sign a statement of belief. The CEO is also required to be a Christian.

In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair should have the following qualities:

• Leadership
• Experience of committee work, including at least one previous Trustee role.
• Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage
• Good communication and interpersonal
• Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect
• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team
• Empathy

It would be desirable to demonstrate experience of the Chair role and/or be willing to join the Association of Chairs to increase their knowledge that will help with the role.

The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology (TIMP), trading at Tavistock Relationships (TR) is looking to recruit a Chair of the Board of Trustees.
 
The Chair of Trustees is a key role in our organisation. Your leadership and commitment will ensure we continue to meet our aims and objectives. Please see the job description for full role details. 

Tavistock Relationships has been helping individuals, couples and families since 1948, and now provides more than 20,000 therapy sessions to individuals and couples every year, online and in person. 

The Brain Charity is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to provide inclusive leadership as the Chair of the Board of Trustees. This pivotal role involves supporting and challenging the Chief Executive, leading the Board to function cohesively, and serving as an ambassador and public face of the Charity. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to our mission, significant leadership experience, and excellent communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with neurological conditions and their families. Join us in championing neurodiversity and advocating for change. For more information, please see the full job description.

 

Role title: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Remuneration: The role of the Chair is voluntary, although expenses for travel etc may be claimed

Location: The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR

Time commitment: Equivalent of approximately 2-4 days per month throughout the year (see below)

Role reports to: The Board of Trustees

 

 

Background to The Brain Charity

Life for any of us can change in an instant. Experiencing a road traffic accident, a major stroke or being diagnosed with dementia can happen completely unexpectedly and can change our lives forever.

There are hundreds of different neurological conditions including stroke, brain tumour, brain injury, Alzheimer’s and many rarer ones too.

The Brain Charity offers emotional support, practical help and social activities to anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends and carers. 

 

 

About The Brain Charity

The Brain Charity is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, dedicated to supporting individuals with neurological conditions and their families friends and carers through the provision of information and advice, emotional support services and activities, including through a specialist Neuro Gym on site. The Charity also campaigns for change and champions neurodiversity, in particular through improving workplace neurodiversity.

Governed by a Board of Trustees, the Charity is committed to excellence and leverages the expertise and skills of its Trustees to ensure it remains at the forefront of its field.

Based in Liverpool, The Brain Charity operates locally in the Liverpool City Region but has a significant national impact through its online outreach and support services.

Purpose of the role

The Chair will provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, holding the Board, of which they are part, as well as the Chief Executive and the Executive Team, accountable for the Charity’s mission and vision.

The Chair will support and challenge the Chief Executive as appropriate, leading the Board to operate as a cohesive unit in close collaboration with the Chief Executive and the Executive Team to achieve agreed objectives.

They will also serve as an ambassador and public face of the Charity alongside the Chief Executive.

 

 

Key responsibilities

 

Leadership

· Lead the Board of Trustees in setting and maintaining the vision, mission, and values of the Charity.

· Develop the strategic direction and framework of the Charity in conjunction with the Board and Chief Executive.

· Facilitate the Board in stimulating excellent, well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.

· Support the Trustees in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities to deliver effective governance of the Charity.

· Support the Chief Executive in ensuring the Charity operates within its charitable objectives.

External role

· As required, act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the Charity in stakeholder and media opportunities.

· As required, represent the Charity at external functions, meetings, and events.

Governance

· Oversee the continuing development of the Board.

· Foster constructive relationships with, and between, Trustees and the Executive Team.

· Oversee succession planning as the Charity strives to reflect all relevant skill sets, experience and knowledge within the Board.

· Lead the Board in appropriately delegating to its sub-committees and to its Chief Executive.

 

Relationship with the Chief Executive and wider Executive Team

· Establish a strong and effective working relationship with the Chief Executive to support them in achieving, whilst also holding them to account in regard to agreed strategic objectives.

· Engage in regular contact with the Chief Executive and other key members of the Executive Team to maintain oversight of the Charity’s affairs.

· Conduct an annual appraisal of the Chief Executive’s performance against objectives.

· Support the Chief Executive in undertaking appropriate and relevant professional development.

 

Terms of the role

Tenure is reviewed / renewed on a 3 year basis.

For guidance, the Chair of the Board is expected to:

· Attend 10 - 15 meetings per year, comprising 4 Board meetings (quarterly), 1 Board awayday, plus optional/potential sub-committee and/or steering group meetings (quarterly) dependent on skills and interest.

· Represent the organisation at periodic events run by, or in partnership with, the Charity.

· Meetings are generally held in person at The Brain Charity Centre in Liverpool. Our Centre is fully accessible with parking available on site.

Trustees are not paid for carrying out their duties on behalf of Charity; it is a voluntary role. They can however claim reasonable travel expenses in line with our Volunteer Expense Policy.

 

 

Person specification

· A commitment to the mission, values & objectives of The Brain Charity – Essential.

· Extensive experience in a leadership role – Essential.

· Ability to provide inclusive strategic leadership and vision - Essential.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Essential

· Experience in governance and working with, or part of, a Board of Trustees - Essential

· Ability to support senior leadership in decision making - Essential.

· Understanding of the challenges facing the charity sector, particularly within health and social care setting, and for neurological conditions – Desirable

 

Application information

We are an award-winning charity and have received The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade given by the Crown to third sector organisations.

If you are passionate about our cause and would like to become part of a vibrant and diverse team, we would love to hear from you.

The Brain Charity prides itself on being an open and diverse place to work and we openly encourage those from minority groups to apply.

Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 2 August 2024.

Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place early-mid September 2024, with an opportunity for the successful candidate to observe the current Board at its quarterly meeting in October 2024. Date for formal adoption of the post will be agreed by the Board of Trustees thereafter.

An informal conversation, or an opportunity to visit The Charity with the current Chair, another Trustee or the Chief Executive can be arranged upon request.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS Check.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chair of Trustees – Friends of The Connection

About The Friends

The Friends of The Connection is an independent charity which is run by volunteers with the support of a part time administrator.  The charity is dedicated to supporting the work of The Connection at St Martin’s with homeless and vulnerable people in central London. The money we raise goes to The Connection with very little spent on administration.  Our current membership is about 900 individuals registered as Friends living in the UK and abroad.  Of these around 600 are regular donors.  On average over the past five years, Friends have contributed around £350,000 every year to the work of The Connection, including legacies.

About the Role

The new Chair will be expected to take the lead in these continuing discussions recognising the role that the Friends can play in raising awareness of The Connection, generating income from an increased membership and through fundraising activities at a local and community level.

A key aspect of the role will be considering how to attract new Friends, especially younger people, either organically or via targeted routes. The Friends wishes to increase the amount of money it raises for The Connection and also to heighten awareness of the work of The Connection.  Discussions are taking place between both charities as to how this can best be achieved.  The new Chair will play a key role in those discussions.

More details about the Friends and this role can be found in the attached trustee recruitment pack and role profile

Closing Date: Monday 12th August
Interview Date: Early September

As TRAIN's Chair, you’ll lead our Board of Trustees, and oversee the work of our CEO ensuring we deliver brilliant outcomes for the young people we support every day!

Your tasks include:

• Leading our Board meetings
• Supporting our CEO and staff team
• Shouting about our work, and act as our biggest advocate
• Helping make sure our Board fulfils its responsibilities and requirements

***DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED TO 2 AUGUST***

Are you passionate about putting the voice of disabled children and young people centre stage?  Do you believe that disabled children and young people have the right to a fulfilling life?

Bexley Snap are seeking a Chair for our Trustee Board.  In addition to the core responsibilities of all Trustees, the Chair is overall responsible for ensuring the Board works well together and supports the organisation to fulfil its purpose.Specifically, the Chair will:

• provide leadership to the Board of Trustees to ensure the Board gives firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process.
• ensure the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.
• ensure that trustees are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the Charity and that the Board takes collective ownership.
• monitor that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.
• appraise the performance of the Trustees and the Board on an annual basis.
• monitor the Director's performance through robust bi-monthly supervisions and appraisals.
• be the final point of decision making for any appeals for disciplinary/complaints escalated to Board level.
• ensure our operational business plan is utilised as a dynamic , current, working document, used to achieve our strategic objectives.
• foster, maintain and ensure constructive relatioships exist with and between the Trustees.

Relevant experience

Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy  with our mission to provide positive opportunities for disabled children and young people and their families in Bexley.

We are looking for someone who:

• has effective experience of leading a Board/management committee.
• has a high degree of emotional intelligence, showing empathy, tact and diplomacy to others with the ability to listen and engage positively.
• demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and bring people together.
• has a good undersanding of charity governance issues.
• has relevant experience as a parent, carer or professional.
• has a track record of commitment to promoting equality and diversity.

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.

Chair and Trustees - Open Door Charity

The Open Door Charity is a community response to homelessness, working in partnership with key players in the St Albans area. Its mission is to ensure that full and effective support is available to prevent rough sleeping and help former rough sleepers to be healthy, safe and rebuild their lives.

Headway Derby is a small but growing voluntary organisation with ambitious plans for future expansion of its services. We operate as a registered charity.

Role Description: Chair of Trustees
Responsibilities:
1.Strategic Leadership:
Provide leadership to the charity and its Board, ensuring maximum impact for beneficiaries.
Ensure Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for effective governance.
Set a clear strategic direction for the Charity.
Regularly review major risks and opportunities.
Ensure sound financial health of the charity.
2. Governance:
Encourage positive change where appropriate.
Address and resolve conflicts within the Board.
Appraise the performance of Trustees and the Board annually.
Regularly refresh the Board to maintain a balanced skill set.
3. External Relations:
Act as an ambassador for the cause and the charity.
Maintain close relationships with key stakeholders.
Represent the charity at external functions and events.
Facilitate change and address potential conflicts.
4. Efficiency and Effectiveness:
Chair Board meetings effectively and impartially.
Ensure Trustees are fully engaged in decision-making.
Assist in recruiting new Trustees.
Take the lead on the General Managers annual performance evaluation.
5. Time Commitment
The role will take around 6 - 8 hours a month.
Board Meetings are held every six weeks in person or online. Usually on a Tuesday evening 17:00 - 19:00. Additional time will be required for preparing for meetings and responding to any on-going issues relating to effective running of the Charity.
Monthly line management of Headway Derby’s General Manager.

Trustee roles are open to all applicants. Headway Derby is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based solely on a
person's merit, skills, experience and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, age, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.