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Our mission is to help and support homeless and vulnerably housed people in and around the London Borough of Merton. We operate a twice-weekly Drop-in, currently welcoming 50-60 individuals each day, while our Winter Night Shelter provides a warm, dry place to sleep every night during the coldest nights of the year – this winter from 4 December until 10 March 2024.
Our current Secretary is retiring, having completed the maximum of nine years in the role. We’re now looking for an enthusiastic and committed volunteer for the role which covers the following positions:
- Company secretary
- Secretary to the Trustees
The current incumbent fulfils both roles but we would consider splitting the responsibilities if two complementary applications were received.
The Company Secretary & Secretary is a volunteer with an active role in the work of the organisation. The Faith in Action Merton Homelessness Project (FIAMHP) Board of Trustees, Company Secretary & Secretary, together with senior staff, form the Management Committee of the Charity.
Company Secretary’s responsibilities:
The Company Secretary keeps the organisation legal by:
• Working with Trustees to ensure that the Charity complies with its Articles of Association, charity law, company law, employment law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensuring that the Trustees are aware of the requirement to comply with relevant codes such as the Code of Conduct for Charity Trustees and the Charities Governance Code, and that these are adhered to.
• Ensuring that the Articles of Association reflect the current work of the Charity, liaising with the Charity Commission and Companies House as appropriate if an update is needed.
• Liaison with Treasurer as needed.
• Filing annual Confirmation Statements and other Company Returns including the annual Trustees Report & Accounts with Companies House and the Charity Commission by the due dates.
• Advising Companies House and the Charity Commission of changes to Company and Charity details by the due dates – this includes Trustee appointments and resignations.
• Maintaining the statutory records.
• Monitoring the composition of the Trustee board, and liaising with the Chair and other Trustees to ensure that new Trustees are recruited as necessary, so that all roles needed are covered. Organising new Trustee applications and interviews, and obtaining references.
• Organising and running the Annual General Meeting, and any other General Meetings required.
• Any other duties which may reasonably arise.
Secretary’s duties
The job of the FIAMHP Secretary is to assist the Trustees in the smooth running of the organisation by:
• Organising Management Committee meetings in consultation with the Chair and other Trustees: setting meeting dates and venues; producing meeting agendas, receiving and sending out meeting notices and papers, checking that meetings are quorate, taking meeting minutes, liaising with the Chair and other Trustees as necessary; sending out draft minutes.
• Assist with liaison between Trustees, Staff and Volunteers as needed.
• Awareness of the work of the organisation and the needs of its guests and service users.
• Ensuring that decisions and actions of the Board of Trustees are accurately recorded and implemented.
• Maintaining an appropriate and secure filing system so that all Trustee papers are retained and accessible.
• Assisting with Business Plan development and the Trustees’ Annual Report as required.
• Ensuring that Policies and Risk Register are filed and accessible to all who need access.
• Tracking progress with implementation of the organisation’s Business Plan.
• Ensuring that any correspondence for Trustees is brought to the attention of the Board.
• Any other duties which may reasonably arise.
The Company Secretary and Secretary must have:
● Commitment to the Charity and its work.
● Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of being a Company Secretary
● Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as Company Secretary and Secretary
● Strategic vision
● Good independent judgement
● Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
For more information about either post, please contact Bernie McAlister, Chair of Trustees.
Pecan is seeking an accountant and Christian to join the Board of Trustees as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance committee. See person spec.
Pecan is a community development charity based in Peckham. We work with the local community to help people find a way through seemingly impossible barriers to a better future.
Over the past 30 years, we’ve seen thousands of clients flourish through our programs, including: ex-offenders and their families, refugees and asylum seekers, young people and the long-term unemployed. We see our service users as people who need supporting – not problems which need solving.
We advocate for those we work with, challenging inequality and injustice at a local and national level to provide hope and belief in a better a future for our community.
Board meetings are held on 10-12 occasions annually on a weeknight at 6.30pm.
Meetings of the Finance committee are held quarterly at a time agreed between trustees and management.
The Treasurer, along with the other finance committee members and senior management, guides the financial and business matters of the charity in line with good practice and in accordance with our governing documents and legal obligations. There are no executive responsibilities within Pecan and the Treasurer will not be an employee.
Main responsibilities and duties - in addition to the general responsibilities of a Trustee and undertaken with other members of the Finance sub-committee
- To scrutinise and recommend budgets, accounts, financial policies, management accounts and financial statements to the board of Trustees after discussions with the Chief Executive, other senior staff, and other members of the Finance Committee, where applicable.
- To ensure that proper accounts and records are kept, ensuring financial resources are spent and invested in line with the charity’s policies, good governance mechanisms, and legal and regulatory requirements
- To ensure that Pecan has appropriate reserves and investment policies.
- Liaising where applicable with appropriate members of the core management team responsible for the financial and operational activities of the charity.
- Attending and contributing to the work of finance committee in line with its terms of reference and reporting back to the board of Trustees verbally and in writing.
- Liaising with the charity’s auditors where appropriate and monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity.
- Ensuring that specific financial and organisational controls and systems are in place and adhered to.
- Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans.
- Ensuring that sound financial management of the charity’s resources is maintained and that expenditure and investment are in line with the charity’s objects.
- Reviewing the financial aspects of the charity’s risk register.
Person specification
● A Christian.
● Experience of financial management, planning and strategic influence.
● An understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
● The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
● Commitment to the mission and values of Pecan.
● Commitment to safeguarding the reputation and values of Pecan.
● Experience of board or committee membership in a charitable organisation.
● Skills and experience to strengthen the work of the committee in areas including fundraising, impact and evaluation, digital technology and administration.
● Being prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the Board
● Willingness to be available to staff to discuss issues related to the Treasurer portfolio.
Trusteeships
We are also seeking expressions of interest by the same date from people with similar experience interested in becoming a Trustee. We are currently particularly interested in recruiting new trustees with fundraising and/or buildings experience.
Trustees are required to sign Pecan’s Statement of Faith.
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About Nurse Lifeline
Founded in 2020, Nurse Lifeline is the UK’s first national, free, confidential, and peer-led listening service for all nurses, midwives, students, healthcare support workers, and their friends and families. Our charity was developed collaboratively by frontline nurses driven to support the mental health and emotional well-being of their colleagues. We provide a safe space for our community to offload and decompress with professionals who share their experiences and understand the pressures they face.
We are now seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join our Trustee Board to support the next phase of our growth. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a young, impactful organisation committed to improving the well-being of those in the nursing and midwifery professions.
Responsibilities of all our Trustees:
- Governance: Ensure that the charity operates within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in accordance with its governing document, striving for best practices in governance.
- Strategic Direction: Contribute to determining the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategy.
- Financial Oversight: Oversee the effective and efficient administration of the charity, ensuring its financial stability.
- Engagement and Representation: Actively engage with other Trustees and represent the organisation appropriately, bringing your personal experience and perspective to the role.
- Decision-Making: Evaluate performance against agreed goals and targets, participate constructively in meetings, and contribute to collective decision-making processes.
- Conflict of Interest: Declare any conflicts of interest while carrying out your duties.
- Advocacy: Advocate for the charity’s mission through your networks and support its efforts to raise awareness of its services.
- Additional Contributions: Participate in other tasks as they arise, such as attending charity events and supporting organisational initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements:
- A demonstrable commitment to the vision, purpose, ethos, and values of Nurse Lifeline.
- A commitment to improving the mental and emotional health of our beneficiaries.
- A commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity – with the ability to treat all people fairly, honestly, and with respect.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – with the ability to listen, influence effectively, and demonstrate clear reasoning.
- Experience of leading teams and building supportive relationships – with a collaborative approach to decision-making.
- Strategic thinking – the ability to operate strategically, be held accountable, and hold others accountable for the benefit of Nurse Lifeline.
- Impartiality and confidentiality – the ability to demonstrate fairness and respect confidences.
- Knowledge of the Voluntary, Community, or Charity Sector.(Desirable)
- Previous experience in a governance role (Essential)
- Must be a registered Nurse or Midwife (Essential).
How to Apply
If you are interested in volunteering as a Trustee for Nurse Lifeline, please send an current CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages of A4) explaining why you are interested in the role, any relevant experience, and how you meet the essential criteria outlined above.
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We’re recruiting a Treasurer to provide strategic leadership over our continued financial growth to support our ambitious new strategy to be launched in 2025.
We’re seeking a Treasurer to join our board of trustees and work with our CEO to ensure the financial stability and growth of Camcycle. You will be a committed and enthusiastic supporter of cycling in and around Cambridge and a member of Camcycle. This does not mean you need to cycle very far, very often or indeed at all, but rather that you understand the benefits large-scale everyday cycling can have for our society and environment. (If you are not currently a member you can join in advance of submitting your trustee nomination form).
Ideally, you will have a formal accountancy qualification and/or practical experience with charity finances. You will also understand the dynamics of a small high-performance organisation, and be able to work with a variety of stakeholders including staff, other trustees, volunteers, members, donors and other partners. Our Treasurer will not be expected to get involved in day-to-day financial operations.
If you would like to learn more about the role of Treasurer or express interest in the position please get in touch. We will arrange a conversation with our CEO, Chair of the Board or Chair of our Finance Subcommittee to discuss the role.
Who we are and what we do
Camcycle (Cambridge Cycling Campaign) is a high-profile and influential local charity working for more, better and safer cycling, for all ages and abilities, in and around the Cambridge region, where half the population cycles at least once a week. We are democratic and member-led, with over 1,700 members and many volunteers.
Our funding is derived from membership subscriptions, donations, grants from grant-making bodies, corporate partnerships, advertising and merchandise sales. We have five permanent members of staff, periodic interns and freelancers and many active volunteers including our board of trustees. In 2025/2026 we expect to complete our transition to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Our Finance Subcommittee of trustees and staff oversees the financial processes and operations of the organisation. Our CEO and Finance Assistant run our day-to-day finances and we have plans to add a Finance Director or similar role to the team in the near future.
Camcycle’s work includes:
- Responding to planning applications and public consultations.
- Organising events including our Cambridge Festival of Cycling, the Reach Ride with 1,000 participants, stalls at community events, workplace information sessions and campaigning meetings.
- Publication of print and digital cycling advocacy materials including leaflets for students, our quarterly magazine and blogs and social media posts.
- Making representations to the media and public bodies such as the council in the interest of a wide diversity of people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities who are cycling for general transport purposes in the greater Cambridge region.
Read more about our work and our finances in our latest annual reviews and find out more about becoming a Camcycle trustee.
Our values
Camcycle is: Inclusive, Informed and Influential
Our work is: Positive, Practical and Professional
Camcycle works for more, better and safer cycling for all ages and abilities in and around the Cambridge region.
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Trustee Role Description
Purpose of role:
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Wandsworth Care Alliance (WCA).
Scope and objectives:
Trustees have a duty individually and collectively to:
- Determine the overall direction and development of WCA through good governance and clear strategic planning.
- Ensure that WCA pursues the objectives defined in its governing documents, and complies with charity law, company law, employment legislation, and with all other relevant legislation, constantly striving for best practice in governance.
- Uphold the financial responsibilities invested in their position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in WCA.
- Ensure that WCA uses its resources in pursuit of its charitable objects.
Main duties:
- To contribute actively to the Board’s role in providing direction for WCA, in setting overall policy and in maintaining a framework of good governance and accountability, and in evaluating performance against agreed targets.
- To give clear direction, leadership, guidance, and advice to the WCA director and staff.
- To safeguard the good name and values of WCA and to act as an ambassador for the organisation.
- To provide vision, inspiration, and support to the WCA director and staff.
- To ensure the effective and efficient administration of WCA.
- To ensure the financial stability of WCA.
- To appoint the director and monitor his/her performance.
- To use specific skills, knowledge, or experience to help the Board of Trustees to reach sound decisions.
This may involve:
- Scrutinising Board papers;
- Contributing to or leading Board discussions;
- Acting as a board champion for a particular area of WCA’s work;
- Identifying and focusing on key issues;
- Providing guidance on new initiatives;
- Being part of a working group.
Duty of care:
Each Trustee will:
- Apply reasonable care and skills as a Trustee, using their knowledge and experience to ensure that WCA is well run and efficient;
- Be ready to consider the need for external professional advice on matters where there may be material risk to the charity, or where the Trustees may be in breach of their duties;
- Safeguard the good name and values of WCA.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality about sensitive information received in the course of responsibilities as a Trustee.
Each Trustee will:
- Ensure that the charity is and will remain solvent; keeping informed of the charity’s activities and financial position;
- Avoid undertaking activities that might place the charity’s property, funds, assets or reputation at undue risk.
Each Trustee is required to act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to the charity and must always bear the interests of WCA in mind.
Section 72(1) of the Charities Act 1993 disqualifies anyone who:
- Has been convicted of an offence involving deception or dishonesty unless the conviction is spent.
- Is an un-discharged bankrupt.
- Has previously been removed from trusteeship of a charity by the court or the Charity Commissioners.
- Is under a disqualification order under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.
It is an offence to serve as a charity trustee while disqualified unless the Charity Commission has given a waiver under section 72(4) of the Charities Act 1993.
Accountability:
The law imposes a duty of care on Trustees to act responsibly and prudently in all matters relating to their charity and to act in the best interests of the charity.
WCA is a registered Charity and Company Limited by guarantee and Trustees are therefore accountable to the members, the Charity Commission, and to Companies House (as company directors).
Suitability as a WCA Trustee will include many of the following:
- Commitment to Wandsworth Care Alliance (WCA).
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
- Availability to attend meetings regularly.
- Strategic vision.
- Good, independent judgement.
- Ability to think creatively.
- Willingness to participate actively in discussions, listening to others and con- tributing accordingly.
- To use professional experience and any technical skills and knowledge to contribute to Trustee decision making.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Ambassadorial ability and willingness to represent WCA in a range of situations.
- Experience of involvement in community or residents’ groups and/or in building community involvement.
- Commercial awareness including, but not limited to: marketing, branding, fundraising and social media.
- Skills and experience within finance or communications.
- Valuing diversity, with experience and/or knowledge of minority issues and perspectives.
- Capacity to pursue potential sources of charitable investment in WCA.
- Willingness to take part in training and learn new skills.
Person specification
Trustees should possess:
- Commitment to Wandsworth Care Alliance (WCA);
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort. This will include attending a minimum of six out of the eight Board meetings a year, plus additional related meetings, in addition to the Annual General Meeting;
- Contribute to WCA Strategic vision;
- Good, independent judgement;
- Ability to think creatively;
- Willingness to speak their mind, and to lead and contribute to discussions enabling their professional experience to contribute to trustee’s decision- making;
- Willingness to use their experience and or specific technical skills for work areas reserved for Trustees;
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and the governance role;
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team;
- Ambassadorial ability;
- Chairing skills or the willingness to develop them.
If you are interested in the role, please apply with your CV.
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.
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In late 2023, the Cathedral adopted a new governance structure under the Cathedrals Measure 2021 and became a registered charity with the Charity Commission in March 2024.The new Chapter must consist of between nine and twelve members and is led by the Dean as Chair. The other members are: four residentiary canons (two executive and two non-executive); the senior non-executive member (SNEM), and five other non-executive members, including the Chair of Finance and two elected at the annual meeting of those on the Cathedral’s electoral roll.
Following a successful initial round of appointments, we are now looking for people who are willing to build on the commitment, enthusiasm and energy of members as the Cathedral diversifies its strategic thinking.
Portsmouth Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Sea, has been the seat of the Bishop of Portsmouth since the creation of the Diocese of Portsmouth in 1927. It has a distinctive history and role in a great maritime city, and serves a diverse diocese that stretches from the Isle of Wight to East Hampshire.
Portsmouth Cathedral is a member of Inclusive Church. We are committed to growing in diversity and inclusion and seek to reflect this in Chapter, welcoming and encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. The role contains an Occupational Requirement, in line with the Equalities Act 2010, in that the successful candidates will be a practising Christian: either a communicant member of the Church of England, or of a church with which it is in communion. An enhanced DBS check (child and adult workforce) will be required.
A full induction programme and ongoing training in offered to enable members to deliver their responsibilities.
Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis.
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About Nurse Lifeline
Founded in 2020, Nurse Lifeline is the UK’s first national, free, confidential, and peer-led listening service for all nurses, midwives, students, healthcare support workers, and their friends and families. Our charity was developed collaboratively by frontline nurses driven to support the mental health and emotional well-being of their colleagues. We provide a safe space for our community to offload and decompress with professionals who share their experiences and understand the pressures they face.
We are now seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join our Trustee Board to support the next phase of our growth. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a young, impactful organisation committed to improving the well-being of those in the nursing and midwifery professions.
Responsibilities of all our Trustees:
- Governance: Ensure that the charity operates within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in accordance with its governing document, striving for best practices in governance.
- Strategic Direction: Contribute to determining the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategy.
- Financial Oversight: Oversee the effective and efficient administration of the charity, ensuring its financial stability.
- Engagement and Representation: Actively engage with other Trustees and represent the organisation appropriately, bringing your personal experience and perspective to the role.
- Decision-Making: Evaluate performance against agreed goals and targets, participate constructively in meetings, and contribute to collective decision-making processes.
- Conflict of Interest: Declare any conflicts of interest while carrying out your duties.
- Advocacy: Advocate for the charity’s mission through your networks and support its efforts to raise awareness of its services.
- Additional Contributions: Participate in other tasks as they arise, such as attending charity events and supporting organisational initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements:
- A demonstrable commitment to the vision, purpose, ethos, and values of Nurse Lifeline.
- A commitment to improving the mental and emotional health of our beneficiaries.
- A commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity – with the ability to treat all people fairly, honestly, and with respect.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – with the ability to listen, influence effectively, and demonstrate clear reasoning.
- Experience of leading teams and building supportive relationships – with a collaborative approach to decision-making.
- Strategic thinking – the ability to operate strategically, be held accountable, and hold others accountable for the benefit of Nurse Lifeline.
- Impartiality and confidentiality – the ability to demonstrate fairness and respect confidences.
- Knowledge of the Voluntary, Community, or Charity Sector.(Desirable)
- Previous experience in a governance role (Essential)
How to Apply
If you are interested in volunteering as a Trustee for Nurse Lifeline, please send an current CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages of A4) explaining why you are interested in the role, any relevant experience, and how you meet the essential criteria outlined above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ADCH is pleased to invite applications for the role of Honorary Secretary on our Board. This rewarding Trustee position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact, contributing your expertise and passion to our mission. Please note that it is a voluntary, unremunerated role.
What skills and experience are you looking for?
We are seeking a highly organised, methodical, and detail-focused individual with a solid understanding of charity governance, ideally gained through a leadership role in the voluntary sector. The Honorary Secretary will play a key role in preparing and supporting the AGM and elections, monitoring terms of service, and acting as the guardian of the Constitution. A key requirement is a strong working knowledge of the Constitution, or a willingness to develop this knowledge, in order to advise the membership, Board, and central team on operating in line with it.
Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a dedicated Board. Additionally, the candidate should align with ADCH’s values and ethos, embedding these principles into their approach and decision-making.
How to apply
To apply for the Honorary Secretary position, please send your application via email before 5pm on Monday 30th September.
In your email, please include:
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Full Name and Contact Details
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Supporting Statement (up to 400 words):
We are keen to learn how your skills, experience, and values align with the role. This may include details such as your governance experience, familiarity with constitutions and regulatory compliance, organisational skills, and your connection with ADCH’s mission, vision and values.
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Declaration of Interests:
Please also declare any interests relevant to the Trustee position, for example your current employment, any recent employment in other animal welfare organisations and any roles – whether paid or unpaid – that you may hold in any other relevant organisations.
By submitting your application, you confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for trusteeship and are able to fulfil the necessary commitments.
ADCH values diversity and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment. We warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures, as we believe that a diverse team enriches our organisation and enhances our ability to fulfil our mission.
Further details about the role are available in the attached candidate pack.
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We're recruiting for new members of ReachOut's Board of Trustees, as well as members of our governance committees.
If you’re passionate about supporting young people from under-resourced communities to thrive, and you have the skills and experience to help shape and guide our organisation to achieve our vision, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re currently recruiting for the following roles:
- Trustees.
- Committee members for our Programmes and Impact Committee and Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
For more information on the roles please download our information pack.
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Are you a Clinical Supervisor interested in supporting counsellors and therapists?
Burning Nights CRPS Support has a highly skilled counselling and therapy team who provide counselling and psychotherapy to adults and children who have been affected by a debilitating pain condition, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This team is expanding rapidly and we are now looking for a volunteer Clinical Supervisor to join this team ensuring we can continue the provision of our vital emotional support services to this community. We would ideally like to take on a Clinical Supervisor - one supporting the therapists who deal with adults.
All our Counselling and therapy team help to develop our growing mental health support service for patients, families and carers affected by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). As a volunteer with the CRPS Counselling & Therapy Service, your skills and experience as a Clinical Supervisor will be providing support to therapists who offer therapy to vulnerable individuals, many of whom are isolated and in need of mental health support.
Depending on your qualifications, skills and experience, you will provide Supervisor support for counsellors or psychotherapists who provide counselling support or specialist services, such as general talking (person centred) therapies, integrative therapists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for CRPS patients, their loved ones and carers. The service currently offers specialist support to anyone over the age of 5 who is affected by CRPS.
Key Tasks and Objectives
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Facilitate Clinical Supervision one to one and group sessions on a monthly or fortnightly basis (online)
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Administer this supervision from invitation through to record keeping
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Maintain appropriate clinical records of all work and to report, along with any concerns on individuals or their practice to the Chair of Trustees
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Commitment to ongoing supervision of supervision practice at Burning Nights CRPS Support as well as engaging in separate own personal supervision as/if appropriate
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Work flexibly as part of a small team as necessary to provide maximum coverage for supervision, such as in the event of emergencies
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Abide by all Burning Nights CRPS Support policies and procedures
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Adhere to BACP, BABCP (or other appropriate therapies governing body) Ethical Framework
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
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Psychotherapy/Counselling qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a similar field
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Qualification in Clinical Supervision - ideally level 7 or above (could also suit experienced counsellors who require a placement during Clinical Supervision placement, or experienced counsellors wishing to gain experience in supervision)
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Accreditation/registration (or working at the level of or towards this qualification) as a Supervisor with BACP/HCPC/BAPT or equivalent
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Significant proven experience of supervising individual counsellors/psychotherapists from a range of training backgrounds
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Appropriate and proven clinical experience of working with clients with a range of difficulties including complex medical health issues, loss and bereavement. Ideally experience of working with clients living with or affected by chronic pain or chronic conditions
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Willingness to engage in any Burning Nights CRPS Support training
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Understanding of issues regarding confidentiality and management of risk within a counselling service
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Good administrative skills
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Understanding of the voluntary sector
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Commitment to on-going engagement in personal supervision
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Knowledgeable of and committed to equalities’ provision
Desirable:
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Appropriate and proven clinical experience of working with clients living with or affected by chronic pain or chronic conditions
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Being able to supervise therapists who work in therapy such as CBT, ACT, EMDR etc
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Experience of working within a low-cost / free voluntary sector counselling setting
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Experience of working within the voluntary charity sector
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.
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The Let’s Play Project is a highly regarded and professionally run charity in Banbury, Oxfordshire, that provides play and leisure opportunities to disabled young people between the ages of 5 and 25. We are looking for a Treasurer to join our board of trustees who all unpaid volunteers.
We meet 4 times a year as a Board and undertake a broad range of projects (big and small) in the interim. You will also be chairing a Finance subcommittee that meets to regularly to focus on details of the charity finances.
Come and meet us, let us share our vision and aspirations - and we guarantee there will be plenty of fun and challenges but equally you will feel how your input makes a difference in the lives of our young people and their families.
Enable children and young people with additional needs to have freedom to grow, express themselves and belong, by providing fun, safe play
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What does Mountain Training England do?
We are the awarding body for qualifications in walking, climbing and mountaineering leadership in England. We also administer two personal skills schemes, one for walking and one for climbing.
Our Vision
To promote a diverse and active outdoor society, supported by inspirational leaders, instructors and coaches.
Our Mission
To inspire, enable and develop people in walking, climbing and mountaineering through the provision of nationally and internationally recognised skills training and leadership qualifications.
Role Description – Honorary Treasurer
The Honorary Treasurer is a key voluntary post within Mountain Training England and the wider network of related mountaineering organisations. As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer shares the responsibility for overseeing the management of the organisation and implementing the strategic objectives of its members.
The Treasurer has an oversight role over all aspects of financial management, working closely with other members of the Board of Trustees to safeguard the organisation financially. They act as an informed reference point for the Chair and other Trustees.
Although it is the Treasurer’s responsibility to ensure proper financial records and procedures are maintained, much of this work is delegated to the Finance and Audit Sub-committee and paid staff.
Our annual statement of accounts can be seen at Companies House.
Role of Mountain Training England Treasurer
- The Treasurer oversees the financial matters of Mountain Training England in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements of the Charities and Companies Acts and reports both quarterly to the Board and also to the Members at three Council meetings per year about the financial health of the organisation.
- The Treasurer ensures that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are in place.
- The Treasurer takes the lead on the formulation of policies for finances, reserves and investments.
Specific Responsibilities
- To oversee/verify and present budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements to the Board and Members after discussion with the Finance Committee.
- To ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
- To ensure that full and accurate accounts and records are kept.
- In conjunction with the Executive Officer maintain sound financial management of MTE’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects.
- To ensure compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Companies and Charity legislation and contractual agreements with external agencies such as funders and statutory bodies
- Chairing the Finance and Audit Committee in line with its terms of reference and reporting back to the Board.
- Present the annual statement of accounts to the Members at the Annual General Meeting.
- To liaise with designated staff about financial matters
- Advising on the financial implications of MTE’s strategic and operational plan.
- Liaising with the independent examiner to ensure that the annual accounts are compliant with the current Charities Statement of Recommended Practice.
- Ensure any recommendations of the independent examiner are implemented
- Contribute to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
- Advise on reserves policy and investment policy
- Ensure that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of MTE or partner organisations
- Ensure that MTE has sufficient liquidity to meet its future commitments.
Commitment
As Treasurer you will chair the Finance & Audit Committee, which meets quarterly. You will also be expected to attend four Board meetings and three Members’ Council meetings per year.
Occasional attendance at MTUKI Council meetings and Finance Planning Group meetings is required.
Role Description – Adventure Activities Sector Trustee
Non-executive Trustee with experience/understanding of the Adventure Activities Sector.
Mountain Training England (MTE) is looking for the right person to join a Board of eight Trustees. The Trustees share the responsibility for overseeing the management of the organisation and implementing the strategic objectives of its members.
Who are we looking for?
We seek a person who has an excellent knowledge of the wider mountaineering, climbing and hillwalking sector, and experience of the Mountain Training qualifications, and who can contribute to the Board’s work in developing and implementing national strategy to support competent leadership and participation in these activities.
Applications are open to anyone who believes they fit the requirements in the person specification.
Role Description
The role of the Board is to set the strategic direction of the organisation, to oversee the implementation of that strategy and to ensure that the organisation is governed to the highest standards.
Trustees’ Roles & Responsibilities
- Set the values of MTE with a clear vision and mission statement
- Set the strategy of MTE
- Oversee the work of the management team
- Risk management & monitoring of internal controls
- Finance planning and monitoring
- Policy framework
- Governance
Additional Responsibilities
As well as the above collective duties, you will be expected to use your skills and experience to advise the Board and the Member organisations. For example, this may involve producing papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues and providing advice and guidance.
Commitments
The Board of Mountain Training England meets four times a year. There are a further three meetings of Members per year. See separate document explaining the time commitments.
Trustees also participate in sub-committees and special project groups such as the Finance sub-committee, the Screening committee and Award Review groups.
Trustees serve for a term of three years and are re-elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. At the end of the first three-year term of office Trustees are eligible for re-election for one further term of three years. From time to time the positions of Treasurer, Vice-Chair and Chair become subject to renewal. Applications are invited and the Members appoint at the Annual General Meeting.
Term
Trustees serve for a maximum of three years and are re-elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. At the end of the first three-year term of office Trustees are eligible for re-election for one further term of three years. From time to time the positions of Treasurer, Vice-Chair and Chair become subject to renewal. The Trustees nominate these positions from the Board and the Council votes to approve them at the AGM.
Expenses
Reasonable travel, parking and subsistence expenses are paid to Trustees, in line with MTE expenses policy.
How to apply
Please send your CV together with a letter/personal statement giving your reasons for wishing to become a Trustee of Mountain Training England.
- Applications are welcomed after 2 September 2024.
- A webinar for interested applicants will be held on the evening of Tuesday 1st October at 7pm. For anyone interested in attending, please contact us and you will be emailed the joining details.
- The closing date for applications is 6 October 2024
- Interviews (online) will held as follows:
- Treasurer role – Evening of 14 October 2024
- Adventure sector role – Evening of 15 October 2024
- MTE Council to receive details of successful candidates and accept nominations – 23 October 2024.
- Induction to role and organisation – November/December 2024.
- Successful candidates to attend first Board meeting in January 2025.
If you have any questions about the roles and would like to talk to one of the Trustees, please email us and we will arrange for a call back to you.
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.
Dynamic, courageous, supportive, inclusive. Here at SIFA Fireside, we live our values each and every day. We want to ensure that people in Birmingham who are experiencing, at risk of, or in recovery from homelessness are given the opportunity to take back control and lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
We currently have up to 4 trustee vacancies. We are looking for talented people who align with our values and support our mission.
Why become a trustee for SIFA Fireside?
We want SIFA Fireside to be in an excellent position to drive forward its strategic vision by maintaining effective succession planning. That means ensuring the people we have on our board of trustees are committed to helping the charity move forward and do the right thing by the people it exists to serve.
What would be your responsibilities as a trustee?
- Explore all avenues of funding and activities that can contribute towards our targets.
- Reflect our values and help enhance our work with your talent and skill.
- Demonstrate your understanding of our fundamental principles and provide strategic oversight.
What specific skills are we looking for?
- Social media and Website design
- Marketing and Campaigning
- Income generation and fundraising
- Experience in the private sector
- Social Care and/or Mental Health
What are the trustee time commitments?
The Board currently meets eight times each year with a mix of formal business meetings and seminars/workshops. While it is difficult to quantify the exact time commitments required, the annual requirements for a Board Member is 12 days per year. There are also potentially up to two away events each year to enable the Board to have strategic discussions outside of the formal board business and all Trustees are expected to attend.
Full details are included in the Trustee Information Pack, available at the link below.
SIFA Fireside is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring its board of trustees reflects the background, experience and identity of the community we support. This includes people with lived experience of homelessness. We welcome applications from people who have not been a Trustee before. The Chair and CEO are happy to offer support and mentoring for the right candidate.
If you share the same values as us and if you have the vision and passion to help improve the lives of Birmingham’s most marginalised people, then we want to hear from you.
If you would like to take a look around SIFA Fireside to see first-hand how we support homeless and vulnerably housed adults in Birmingham, please contact Natalie Allen our CEO.
To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter to martinmolloy as detailed in the Trustee Information Pack.
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 11th October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the opportunity
We are seeking committed vegetarians and vegans to join our volunteer board of trustees.
Vegetarian for Life (VfL) is the only UK charity specifically dedicated to supporting older vegetarians and vegans. If you share our belief that all older people should be enabled to maintain their chosen diet and lifestyle, have access to trusted information on healthy eating and rights, and enjoy good quality food wherever they live, this role may be of interest to you.
Our trustees work with the CEO of VfL and its operational team to ensure good governance and realise the strategic aims and development of this unique charity. VfL has experienced sustained growth and impact since it was formed in 2007 and is highly respected for the breadth and quality of its work across care, advocacy, and catering sectors.
We are a small board who regularly review skills and experience across our membership to ensure we optimise our effectiveness in supporting the charity. In anticipation of members completing their tenure in 2025, including our present chair/vice-chair, we seek new trustees to sustain VfL’s success and progress in the years ahead. While interested in diverse backgrounds, we would be especially keen to hear from those with specific experience in any of the following:
- Working in health, nutrition, social care relating to older people (voluntary or statutory sector).
- Previous or existing role as trustee of a charity or organisation connected to supporting older people.
- Roles relating to capacity building or business development.
The role of trustee is a voluntary one although expenses are paid when incurred in connection with the role. The board meets quarterly, mainly via video conferencing but with at least one meeting a year in Manchester where VfL is based. Full board meetings are held on a Saturday. Some communications occur between meetings (usually by WhatsApp or email) and occasionally additional (short) meetings are required to make decisions timeously – these will always be scheduled by arrangement with members.
To be considered for this role
You should have the skills and experience outlined above and be committed to the aims of VfL. You should be able to articulate the contribution you believe you can make to furthering these aims.
Our Vision for 2025
Business Development
- 1 in 6 UK care homes will be a member of VfL’s UK List. 1 in 100 will be VfL accredited. The first port-of-call for help and advice for those supporting older veg*ns.
Research and Policy
- A key voice in the 'choice and dignity' debate about care homes and their residents.
Supporter Services
- Responsive to the wishes, hopes and aspirations of all veg*ns in later life across the UK. Their first port-of-call for help and advice. Actively supporting the trends for reduction in meat consumption across all age groups.
To apply
Please send a covering letter along with a CV of no more than 2 pages FAO Chair, Dr Barbara Sharp. We usually offer an informal chat about the role to applicants in the first instance prior to a formal recruitment process including interview.
Vegetarian for Life is the UK charity working on behalf of older vegans and vegetarians.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you have extensive experience of fundraising, there is a volunteer opportunity here for you which offers a chance to make a difference at Ampleforth Abbey in its mission to the Church and society in the 21st century.
What will you be doing?
The Ampleforth Abbey Trust wishes to appoint a trustee with fundraising expertise and experience who will be able to align fundraising with the charity’s overall Strategic Plan and ensure effective income generation.
As the specialist fundraising trustee, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Ampleforth community by setting and monitoring the Trust’s strategic direction to ensure sustainable delivery of core objectives.
Main duties:
- Fundraising strategy: provide expertise, advice and guidance to align fundraising within the charity’s overall Strategic Plan to ensure effective income generation
- Fundraising Steering Group: work with the Chair of the board and invited experts on a Fundraising Steering Group
- Donor engagement: collaborate with the monastic community and the board of trustees to develop and monitor a donor engagement plan
- Compliance and Risk: ensure compliance with legal requirements, assess risks in fundraising planning, alerting the Board of Trustees in a timely manner about any concerns
- To report to the Board at a strategic level on the successes and challenges of the fundraising strategy.
What are we looking for?
- Clear demonstrable and evidenced empathy with support for Ampleforth Abbey Trust’s mission and ethos;
- Experience of participating in the oversight or management of organisations and an understanding of organisational operational and effectiveness issues;
- Experience (professional or non-executive) in strategic philanthropic development and fundraising and an understanding of the key opportunities for the Trust in this area;
- Willingness to use different experiences to support the Trust, and to act as an ambassador;
- A capacity for independent thought, judgement and expression - balanced by influencing skills with an ability to advise and challenge on a constructive and open basis;
- A warm, collegiate and diplomatic style with the ability to take tough decisions when required;
- Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills;
- Able to give sufficient time on a voluntary basis;
- Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, alongside a personal commitment to core principles of opportunity, openness, transparency and respect for others;
- Experience in a non-executive role.
What difference will you make?
Through your fundraising experience you will have a pivotal role in providing expertise, advice and guidance to align fundraising within the charity’s overall Strategic Plan to ensure effective income generation; collaborate with the monastic community and the board of trustees to develop and monitor a donor engagement plan; and report to the Board at a strategic level on the successes and challenges of the fundraising strategy.
Before you apply
Please provide a CV and a cover letter containing the contact details of two referees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.