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Lead the Future of Education in Africa | Trustee

Hope Africa Trust seeks a visionary and passionate leader to support our Board of Trustees and guide the organisation in its mission to transform education across the African continent.

Certainly! Here's an attempt at a more compelling job description for the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Hope Africa Trust, focusing on attracting top talent:

About Hope Africa Trust:

Hope Africa Trust is a pioneering organization dedicated to revolutionising education in Africa. We are driven by an unwavering belief in the transformative power of education to unlock human potential and build a brighter future for all African children. We are not just building schools; we are cultivating a generation of empowered learners, critical thinkers, and global citizens.

Mission:

To provide a world-class education for every African child, fostering an environment of excellence, equity, and opportunity.

Role Purpose:

As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will be the visionary leader who sets the strategic direction for Hope Africa Trust. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in Africa, ensuring the organization achieves its ambitious goals, and maximizing its impact on the lives of countless children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion Transformative Education: Support the Board in developing and implementing a bold and innovative vision for education in Africa.
• Drive Strategic Growth: Oversee the CEO and senior leadership team in the execution of the organisation's strategic plan, ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence.
• Cultivate High-Impact Partnerships: Build and nurture strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, government officials, academic institutions, and community leaders.
• Foster a Culture of Excellence: Inspire and lead a high-performing Board of Trustees, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Advocate for Change: Be a passionate advocate for quality education in Africa, raising awareness and mobilising support for the organisation's work.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven track record of successful leadership in the non-profit, education, or a related sector.
• Deep understanding of educational challenges and opportunities in Africa.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in fundraising and resource development.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice and a passion for improving the lives of children

About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) 

Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) is recognised for its work to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning, connecting key actors and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.  

Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible.  We undertake knowledge management, research, and advocacy to support national governments, civil society, UN agencies, donors and academic organisations, and communities of practitioners. Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states. 

ENN has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, bilateral donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website.

What we do 

ENN’s work includes our “Field Exchange” publication that provides up to date information from research, programme learnings, and news from the sector, generated by practitioners, and distributed to our large network of researchers, practitioners and policy makers globally.   We have projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Maternal and Adolescent Nutrition and support for Small and Nutritionally at-risk Infants under six months & their mothers and also manage a peer-to-peer forum offering timely answers to the questions challenging those on the front line of providing services to treat and prevent malnutrition in the world.  ENN does not directly implement programmes but works to improve the effectiveness of all nutrition practitioners by helping to shape policy and practice at global and national levels.

Our Funding

ENN receives funding from governments, UN agencies, private foundations through grants and agreements, as well as contributions from partners. 

This Role

The Emergency Nutrition Network needs to expand its funding base.  To do this we would like to open funding potential from the private and corporate sectors, new foundations and other funders that may have an interest in working to improve nutrition for people in emergency and high malnutrition contexts.  

The work will involve identifying potential funding sources, developing relationships and helping to finesse opportunities that can match ENN with potential funders.  This will be closely supported by the CEO and technical team.

The position will report to the Technical Director (Operations & Platforms)

About You

We are looking for someone who would enjoy the challenge of working with a charity to raise funds to provide support for projects and practitioners working in difficult and resource poor situations to treat and prevent malnutrition.  

If you have experience in the private or corporate sector, and skills that you believe could enable you to fundraise, we would love to hear from you.

Terms and Conditions

Hours of work: fully flexible/negotiable

Location: Oxford area ideally, but the work does not need to be office based, so other locations should be workable.

Remuneration: This is a voluntary or pro bono position, however, reasonable expenses can be reimbursed for travel and subsistence in line with ENN’s policies.

To apply

Submit a brief CV as well as a short covering letter setting out how your past experience demonstrates your suitability for the role. 

For further information:

If you would like to discuss this further, please send an email to the CEO, Nigel Tricks.

Please note: ENN does not intend any employment relationship to be created from this voluntary position, either now or at any time in the future.

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.

Job Purpose

One Place London is a community interest company located in West London engaged in Acting for Film and Music Recording workshops for young people aged 14-25, unemployed or at risk of getting involved in crime. This is a key role at One Place London supporting the MD management of a busy personal diary, correspondence and broader administrative support for the MD in his capacity as Managing Director and Chair of One Place London CIC.

The role holder will also support the Workshop team as the Project Administrator – responsible for a range of admin duties relating to staff wellbeing & socials, project equipment & spaces and the general enquiries email address.

Responsibilities

• Acting as point of contact for escalated emails and phone calls by responding, passing on messages or highlighting them for attention

• Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments

• Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation

• Organising a variety of projects and events

• Reminding two Directors of important tasks and deadlines

• Compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence

• Ad-hoc tasks to support Directors

Requirements

• Graduate calibre of candidate, with excellent communication and organisation

• Smart personal business presentation

• Previous PA experience is preferred

• Strong project management and coordination ability

• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills

• Excellent MS Office skills

• Remote work

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities

• Flexible/Agile Working, Hourly pay rate during the workshops on a Contract/ Self-Employed basis.

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees.

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.

CARA works with adults, young people and children from across Mid and North Essex and Uttlesford. Over the last 10 years, CARA has grown significantly. Our client numbers have more than quadrupled and we have developed a wide range of services for victims and survivors of all ages and genders. We currently have a team of 36 full and part-time staff and over 20 sessional counsellors.

CARA is looking to recruit new trustees to our Board. As a CARA trustee, you will have the opportunity to be involved with a forward-thinking and fast-developing feminist charity. Our Board of trustees provide strategic direction and governance to CARA, overseeing our finances and management, working closely with the Senior Management Team. CARA’s Board of Trustees are also registered as our directors for the purposes of company law.

CARA has recently undertaken a Governance Review, and we are currently working to implement the recommendations from this review to ensure we are following best practice in charity governance.

Our existing Board members have a wide range of skills and expertise, but to ensure CARA’s effective governance we are particularly looking to recruit new trustees with the following skills and experiences:

• Law and legal compliance

• Experience as a CARA service-user

We would also be interested in hearing from people with skills and experience in the following areas:

• Best practice in charity governance

• Campaigning

• Charity management

• Experience in the Women’s Sector

• Financial skills e.g. accountancy, auditing, scrutinising financial information

• Fundraising and income generation, including fundraising strategy, bid writing and grants and trusts

• Networks and connections with relevant stakeholders.

People from Black and minoritised ethnic backgrounds are under-represented on CARA’s Board of Trustees, and we particularly welcome applications from people from these groups. Applications from survivors of sexual violence are always welcome.

For more information or to arrange an informal chat about being a CARA Trustee, please contact Helen Parr, CEO or Vicky Beckwith, Chair of Trustees. 

Trustee Role Description

Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that CARA achieves its core purpose. They oversee our overall management and ensure that CARA has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision, culture and values.

Trustees are responsible for:

1. Supporting and providing advice on CARA’s mission, vision, goals and activities.

2. Approving CARA’s strategy and organisational policies.

3. Overseeing CARA’s financial plans and budgets.

4. Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

5. Ensuring that key risks are identified, monitored and controlled effectively.

6. Reviewing and approving CARA’s financial statements.

7. Providing support and challenge to CARA’s CEO.

8. Keeping abreast of changes in CARA’s operating environment.

9. Contributing to regular reviews of CARA’s governance.

10. Scrutinising Board papers and attending Board meetings adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.

11.Using independent judgement to promote and protect CARA’s interests.

12.Contributing to the broader promotion of CARA’s aims and reputation by applying their skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

Person specification:

1. Willingness and ability to understand and accept responsibility and liability as a trustee and to act in the best interests of CARA.

2. Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively and collaboratively as a board member.

3. Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.

4. A strong personal commitment to feminism, anti-racism, equality, diversity and inclusion.

5. A demonstrable commitment to CARA’s vision and mission.

6. Willingness to lead according to CARA’s values and to foster CARA’s organisational culture.

7. Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act and make key decisions as a group and not as individuals.

Terms of appointment of trustees

• Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term of office, with potential for re-appointment for 2 further terms to a maximum of 9 years. Reappointment is subject to satisfactory performance and contribution.

• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Time commitment (Estimated at 0.5 day per month):

• Attending 6 Board meetings annually, including some face-to-face meetings. 100% attendance is expected, except in emergencies.

• Attending strategy days or other strategic sessions, as agreed.

• There will be times when trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance or presenting externally. All trustee appointments will be conditional on an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, and satisfactory references.

If you are interested in the role, for more information or to arrange an informal chat about being a CARA Trustee, please contact Helen Parr, CEO or Vicky Beckwith, Chair of Trustees. 

Are you vegan or vegetarian? Do you think it is important that older people should have access to quality vegan/vegetarian food when in need of care? Would you like to ensure that older people can find trustworthy information and advice on healthy eating and rights while sustaining their vegan or vegetarian diet?

Vegetarian for Life (VfL) is the only UK charity specifically dedicated to supporting older vegans and vegetarians. Our trustees work with the CEO and 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.

To prepare for changes in our board membership during 2025 we are seeking new trustees. Experience of business development including income generation would be particularly welcome.

 We also seek someone who can lead the board and bring experience of:

• Charity Governance (as a trustee/chair).

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. To find out more about the charity visit our website.

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.

Managing content for the charity's social media platforms, monitoring performance and establishing and/or maintaining active social media accounts, in addition to researching and creating creative content for different social media channels.

What will you be doing?

• Creating and managing daily social media posts across all social media platforms e.g. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.
• Develop new, engaging warm-hearted content to increase interest and attract supporters. 
• Working in conjunction with the Marketing Manager and CEO, be responsible for posting original, high-quality content (twice per week) to improve our brand presence, grab the attention of our target audience and drive growth.
• Assist with creating our new social media strategy 

What are we looking for?

• Clear understanding of social media platforms.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of marketing and public relations is also desirable.

Skills, experience and qualities needed

• Creative Skills
• Administration
• Canva Experience
• Commercial Awareness
• Creating Calendar
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• IT Skills
• Marketing and PR
• Research
• Team Working
• Written Communication Skills

Time commitment and expenses:

• 1-3 hours per week, either in or out of office hours.
• We request a minimum commitment of 3 months volunteering.

What difference will you make?

Joining our team will give you the opportunity to:

• Contribute to a good cause that shares the same values as you.
• Use and share your skills.
• Gain new skills and work experience.
• Expand your network and social skills,
• Be part of a friendly team of people
• Make a big difference to our organisation and the lives of our beneficiaries.
• Never underestimate the power of your voice.

Thank you for your interest in supporting Headway – the brain injury association (charity no. 1025852), otherwise known as Headway UK.

This empowering charity has for more than 40 years been improving the lives of individuals and families affected by brain injury.

Whether it is providing a listening ear or expert guidance via our nurse-led helpline; increasing the confidence of brain injury survivors to become more independent with the safety net provided by our bespoke identity card scheme; or supporting a UK-wide network of independent local Headway charities and volunteer-led branches, the work we do changes lives.

About the role

The Chair provides leadership to the charity’s board of trustees, ensuring it operates efficiently and in accordance with the charity’s mission, vision, and values. They oversee governance and support the charity's management in achieving its strategic objectives. A key aspect of this role will be leading the board through a period of modernisation. This requires extensive experience in change management, as well as in building cohesive relationships among trustees, senior leadership, and stakeholders.

A key aspect of this role will be leading the board through a period of modernisation. This requires extensive experience in change management, as well as in building cohesive relationships among trustees, senior leadership, and stakeholders.

Interested?

Download our trustee recruitment pack to find out more about this opportunity.

Role Profile

Safe Passage International is looking for people to join our Board of Trustees who are passionate about our mission to champion safe passage for people seeking asylum. 

We would particularly welcome applications from people who have lived (personal) experience of having to leave their home and cross borders in search of asylum and from people from Black, Asian, and other Minoritised Ethnic communities. 

We are particularly seeking expertise in the following areas:

• UK and, international / EU law and public policies on the subject of asylum-seeking and immigration.

Safe Passage International has offices in the UK, France, and Greece, and we welcome international applicants with the expertise we require.

Whether you have been a Trustee before or are considering a Trustee role for the first time, we want to hear from you!

About Safe Passage International

Safe Passage International (SPI) is a charity that champions the rights of people seeking asylum and displaced people as they flee persecution. We use the law to help them access safe routes to a place of safety and we work alongside them to campaign for change and build public support for safe passage for all.

We have a particular focus on supporting unaccompanied children and young people to reunite with family and reach protection in Europe, although we also work with adults and family groups too.

We are based in the UK, with small offices also in France and Greece. These offices are locally registered not for profit companies who are part of Safe Passage International, overseen by the international UK Board of Trustees. 

Safe Passage International advances its mission through five main strands of work:

• providing legal advice to asylum-seekers and their family members to help them be safely and legally reunited;
• holding governments and decision-makers to account on their legal obligations to people seeking asylum;
• campaigning and advocacy with policy makers in Government, Parliament, and other authorities to provide safe and legal routes for people seeking asylum;
• helping young people seeking asylum to settle upon arrival and working with them to campaign on issues that they are passionate about;
• Improving public awareness of the need for safe routes.

About our Board of Trustees

Joining the Safe Passage International Board means playing a leading role in a charity that supports people seeking asylum to access safe routes and reunite with family. By contributing your skills and perspective, you have the opportunity to support them to find safety. 

SPI is run by a Board of Directors known as Trustees. The Trustees work on a voluntary basis to uphold the core purpose of the charity, set its strategy, and protect its reputation. They are also responsible for overseeing the charity’s finances and ensuring that the charity’s activities fulfil its aims and are in line with charitable rules and regulations.

SPI’s existing Board currently has ten Trustees who between them have expertise by experience and / or knowledge and experience in the areas of safeguarding and casework, campaigning and advocacy, EU policies and law, finance, HR, leadership development, public policy, and governance.

It is very important that the Board’s decision-making is informed by the perspectives of people seeking asylum. We value the powerful insight that lived experience brings to the Board. We also respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to. 

What support will you receive?

We welcome applications from people without prior experience of being a Trustee, as well as those who have been on Boards before. As part of our commitment to supporting a diverse and effective Board we will provide you with:

• Full induction
• Training sessions
• Guidance
• An experienced Trustee to buddy with   you
• Expenses (travel to meetings)

What is a Trustee at Safe Passage International expected to do?

The overriding duty of all charity trustees is to advance the purposes of their charity as well as several basic legal duties. You can find out more about Trustees’ legal responsibilities here.

As a new Trustee, you will be a full and equal Board member. The Board of Trustees works closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team of Safe Passage International to achieve its mission, and is responsible for providing support, guidance, and decisions in the following areas:

• Leadership: appointing the Chief Executive, supporting them in their role and holding them accountable.
• Accountability: ensuring that Safe Passage International is transparent and accountable to the public, our beneficiaries, and our donors about the way we carry out our mission and the way we spend the funds our supporters entrust to us.
• Strategic thinking: helping the charity to set goals and objectives, and work towards achieving them.
• Financial Oversight: including a formal review of the charity’s annual budget and supporting the Senior Leadership Team in financial management and organisation.
• Fundraising: including helping the charity to gain access to potential donors and supporters and providing general advice on areas of fundraising.
• Guidance and Support: including advising, where appropriate, the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team in areas such as employee management, strategic choices, and legal requirements.

Time Commitment and Expectations: If selected to join Safe Passage Internationals Board of Trustees, you will be expected to:

• Attend a range of training sessions prior to your first board meeting
• Attend 4 Board Meetings per year, plus one Strategy Day (in person where possible, otherwise   electronically).
• Read required Board documents before each meeting and be ready to ask questions and actively contribute to the Board’s discussion
• If requested, ad-hoc meetings on particular subjects
• Join a sub-committee to contribute to a specific area
• Attend occasional meetings with members of the public, for example with Safe Passage International’s supporters, or with politicians and policymakers
• Be an ambassador for the charity and for young people seeking asylum
• Collaborate and work with Safe Passage International’s staff as required. The successful appointee will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS or criminal record check, but a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to being appointed to this role.

Safe Passage International’s Board members are appointed for a term of three years, which can be renewed. Throughout your time as a Trustee, we are committed to supporting your growth and offer access to relevant courses and development opportunities to help you build your skills and maximise your impact

Like all other charities, Safe Passage International’s Board members are volunteers. The role is therefore unpaid. However, SPI will pay for your travel to meetings and other necessary expenses.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying to become a Trustee and would like to find out more about our work and existing Board, we would be pleased to set up a conversation with our Chair of Trustees. Similarly, if you are excited by the idea of becoming a Trustee but are unsure if you have the right experience, we encourage you to reach out to discuss the role and the skills and experiences you think are relevant.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a Cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the following points:

• Why you wish to join the Safe Passage International Board
• What skills and experiences you would bring to the Board, with reference to those listed in the role profile, including lived experience of seeking asylum

Email applications with the Email Subject Line: First name, Surname, Trustee Application. Attachments should be titled First name, Surname Cover Letter or CV.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 at 11.59 pm

Interview Date: Wednesday, 4th December 2024

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.

Level= are delighted to be supporting a pioneering charity based in Manchester, in their search for a dedicated Chair to steer the governance and strategic direction of the organisation.

Founded in 2005, the charity is dedicated to harnessing the power of sport to uplift disadvantaged communities. They partner with Sport England and Sport Wales, supporting a network of over 1600 organisations to provide accessible sports opportunities. Their vision is to create healthier, safer, and more successful communities through sport, with a focus on equity and inclusion.

Role Overview:

This is an unpaid, strategic leadership role with reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. As Chair, you will play a key role in ensuring effective governance, supporting the Executive team in setting vision and policy, and promoting impactful change within the organisation.

As Chair you will:

• Lead the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance and strategic oversight.
• Create a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and shared decision-making among trustees.
• Collaborate with the Executive to set vision, values, and strategic policies
• Monitor organisational performance and ensure financial sustainability
• Safeguard the culture, reputation, and values of the organisation.

Who We're Looking For:

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• An empathetic and inclusive leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experienced in leadership roles within values-driven, charitable organisations, ideally with governance experience.
• Passionate about the role of sport in transforming young lives, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
• Committed to creating equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, with a demonstrated ability to lead in these areas.
• Knowledgeable about the duties and legal responsibilities of trusteeship.

The Package:

The Chair role is unremunerated, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to travel, subsistence, and accommodation will be covered.

This position requires a commitment of at least two days per month and involves heading three online Board meetings and three in-person awaydays annually. The Chair will also engage with the Chief Executive and other Executive team members on governance and strategy, and attend key events and gatherings.

Why Join them?

The charity's mission is to provide sporting opportunities to disadvantaged communities, ensuring that everyone has the chance to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. They are a passionate team committed to making a difference.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Process:

This role is being managed by Level=. Level= is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the process:

• Your CV will be used for information purposes only and will not be a determining factor in the shortlisting process.
• Shortlisted candidates will complete a series of anonymised work-related questions designed to assess problem-solving skills, knowledge, and experience. These will be reviewed by a diverse panel.
• Feedback will be provided to all candidates at the end of the process.

If you have accessibility requirements or need further support, please contact Level=.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5^th February 2025 at midday, and the deadline for submission of the work-related questions Thursday 6^th February 2025 at midnight.

If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to understand our process further, please contact level=

Similar roles include Board Chair, Trustee Chair, Non-Executive Director, Governance Leader, or Charity Chair.

Could you share your expertise to enable people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health issues to live gloriously ordinary lives?

Have you got credibility and passion to make a difference?

If the answer is yes, why not consider becoming a FitzRoy Trustee?

About us

FitzRoy is a pioneering national charity, providing a range of support to people who need support to enable them to live independent lives. Our vision is a society where people are treated as equals within inclusive communities and empowered to ensure their rights and aspirations are met.

About the role

As a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to influence our development, and with the other members of our Board, you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity.

We are seeking two new trustees from communities currently under-represented on our board, specifically those with Black or Asian heritage and women. We value a range of mixed voices and aspire to a governance which reflects the diversity of our workforce and the people we support.

Trustee experience or experience in the charity or social care sector is not required, and training and mentorship will be available to those interested in developing their leadership skills through being a Trustee.

At this time, we are particularly interested in speaking to people with knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

• Clinical/health/mental health

• Fundraising

We encourage applications from those with a personal experience of learning disabilities, autism or mental health issues.

In return If you are able to commit your time and energy you will be rewarded by being part of a forward thinking charity dedicated to transforming lives of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues. This is a voluntary role, with paid travel expenses requiring approximately one day per month of your time.

Settled is a 5 year old award winning UK-wide charity that has strong ties to grassroots communities and a growing public profile, highly regarded by senior figures in government departments, embassies and NGOs.

It provides expert advice and champions the rights of EU citizens living in the UK following the upheavals of the Brexit vote, it has a supportive team and a strong volunteer base with a distinctly European flavour and operates in over 20 languages.

2 of Settled's remarkable founding trustees have stepped down at the end of 2024 and we are looking for fresh talent to join our friendly board.

Please consider joining us!

Our Trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity.

 They also ensure that The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the exclusive team to enable The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our charitable purpose:

To promote humane behaviour towards reptiles and amphibians by

providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for reptiles

which need care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor

circumstances or Ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining

to reptile and amphibian welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among reptiles.

All Trustees of The Sussex Reptile Centre are required to:

· Ensure that the organisation pursues its stated charitable objects as defined in the Governing Document, establishing a clear vision, set of values and strategy and ensuring that there is a common understanding of these by trustees, staff and associated personnel.

· Ensure that operational plans and budgets support the vision and strategy.

· Ensure that the Charity complies with the Governing Document and any relevant legislation and/or regulations. Such legislation includes:

-Animal Welfare act 2006

-Charities Act 2011

In addition to this, the trustees shall ensure that collaboration with the local authority is sought to obtain any appropriate licensing required under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 including any future changes requiring specific licensing for animal rescue centres.

· Support and provide advice on The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre ’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.

· Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.

· Oversee The Sussex Reptile Rescue’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.

· Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

· Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.

· Review and approve The Sussex Reptile Rescue’s financial statements.

· Provide support and challenge to The Sussex Reptile Rescue’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.

· Keep abreast of changes in The Sussex Reptile Rescue operating environment.

· Contribute to regular reviews of [charity name]’s own governance. Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.

· Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect The Sussex Reptile Rescue interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.

· Contribute to the broader promotion of [charity name]’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

4.What we are looking for

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.

5.Personal skills and qualities

· Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interest of the charity.

· Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.

· Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussions

· A strong personal commitment to reptile and animal welfare

· Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.

· Willingness to lead according to our values of educating, rescuing and rehoming sick, injured and unwanted reptiles within the county of Sussex and surrounding areas.

6.Qualifications & Experience

We are inclusive on the Trustees and welcome applications from anyone who is interested who has experience with animals and reptiles, but also need individuals with specific experience and qualifications to join our trustees.

· Accounting and tax

· Charity Law

· PR & Marketing

· Animal Welfare

· Fundraising

· Management

Are you a passionate conservationist eager to use your skills to make a real impact on ocean health? Do you thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments and want to contribute to a forward-thinking charity that drives tangible change? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Head to our website for full details and to apply.

At Tir Natur we are passionate about our vision of Cymru, where wild nature and communities thrive and ecosystems are restored. We want to buy land to create Wales' largest rewilding project.  This will help meet our aims to advance the improvement and conservation of the physical and natural environment.  Rewilding will restore the natural processes that create resilient ecosystems and enhance biodiversity and bio-abundance.

Tir Natur (Nature’s Land) was established in June 2022 in response to the escalating nature and climate emergencies that we are facing, including loss of biodiversity and extreme weather events. According to the State of Nature Report 2023, 1 in 6 species is now at risk of extinction in Wales with 2% of the 3900 species assessed already lost. Since 1994, Wales has seen a 20% average drop in species abundance, a shocking trend that must be reversed.  The report calls for ‘a rapid increase in rates of both ecosystem restoration and targeted species recovery action’ while acknowledging that the scale of current activity will likely see Wales fall far short. 

We came together to take action as the scale of ambition to implement recovery and climate mitigation work in Wales are not sufficient. Tir Natur will purchase of a large area of land in Cymru to demonstrate the processes involved in large-scale ecosystem restoration.  We will support nature to enhance resilience, enabling it to adapt to current and future challenges including climate change.

We will showcase the cascading benefits of putting nature first, from re-animating natural carbon cycles, to holding water back on the land, protecting communities and farmland downstream, and improving the physical and mental health of society through reconnecting people with wild nature.

We are a growing charity, and we are capturing the imagination of people from a wide range of backgrounds, as can be seen from the runaway success of our recent crowdfunder.  We are united by a conviction that proposed actions are inadequate, that we need to act now, and that Nature cannot wait. 

As a Trustee you will play a key role to ensure that Tir Natur continues to meet its aims and achieves success in its aspirations.  You'll have a shared responsibility with 6-10 fellow board members to play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction, ensuring compliance and supporting our CEO. You'll work with the Board to shape policy, monitor financial stability, identify and manage risks, and champion our cause.

The Board meets 6 times per year which usually take place virtually in the evening (though once or twice per year these will be in person or hybrid meetings for which reasonable expenses will of course be paid).  To undertake the role effectively there will be additional time and involvement required.

You may have skills in the following areas:

· Governance

· Finance

· Risk management

· Fundraising and Marketing

· Business

· Culture & People

We particularly welcome people from Welsh backgrounds as we want our board to be more representative.

This is an opportunity to be part of this growing movement, to have a lasting impact on the challenges we face with falling biodiversity and a warming climate and to use your skills and knowledge to support the charity.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a trustee.