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Vacancy - Trustee
Are you passionate about issues affecting women and want to work to make a real difference to the community?
Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women – is looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual to join our board of Trustees.
Anawim is a Birmingham charity committed to working with and for women.
We offer gender responsive and trauma-informed support, to enable women to reach their potential. We do this through wraparound services including long-term specialist provisions alongside other practical resources, both in the community and in prison.
Our vision is for a world where women and girls are safe, free, valued, and empowered members of society.
We are based in a diverse area and seek to represent the women we work with, so we particularly welcome applicants from the Global majority.
Role: Trustees are pivotal in guiding Anawim’s strategic direction and ensuring we achieve our goals. You will provide strong governance, oversight, and support to the senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the charity is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the CEO and senior management in delivering Anawim’s strategic objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive board culture.
• Act as an ambassador for Anawim, promoting our work and expanding our network of supporters and partners.
• Oversee the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
What We Are Looking For:
• Understanding of governance, finance, and strategic planning.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for women’s rights and social justice.
• Ability to commit time to read papers in advance, attend board meetings and events and provide guidance as needed.
Why Join Anawim?
• Be part of a transformative organisation that makes a real impact in women's lives.
• Work with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers.
• Support an organisation with a strong reputation and a supportive community.
• Develop and share your expertise while contributing to meaningful change.
We would love to hear from you if you are ready to make a difference.
How to Apply:
Please email joy doal@ anawim .co .uk If you would like to visit and have an informal chat, or send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment @ anawim .co . uk.
Join us at Anawim and help us continue to provide hope, support, and opportunities for women, and to advocate for them, in Birmingham and beyond.
Anawim is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and lived experience and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. For more information about Anawim, please visit our website.
The board meets quarterly, sometimes hybrid but preferably in person.
The position is voluntary, out of pocket expenses can be covered.
A world where women are safe, free, valued and equal members of society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for volunteers to help us to deliver our programme of wellbeing activities and discussion groups as part of our Hub service, by interacting with clients and helping ensure that they feel welcomed and involved. These groups help enable our clients to identify their goals, to be supported in their recovery, to enhance wellbeing and provide clients with the tools and strategies to help them to manage their mental health.
Activities and responsibilities include:
- Help the group facilitator prepare and deliver activities
- Ensure that all clients are welcome to the group and positively encourage their continued participation
- Support clients in learning a new skill along with maintaining and growing the skills of clients who are already familiar with an activity.
- Assist with the smooth running of the group: chatting with clients and putting them at ease; listening to ideas and concerns and help ensure that the ground rules of the group are followed
- Help clients find the materials they need, as well as familiarising them with the facilities available at the location (toilets, fire exits and refreshments)
- Record attendance of each session and notify the Hub Manager of any client absence
- Flag up any client concerns to the Hub Manager at a post-group debrief
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee Board Vacancy
We are seeking a new trustee to join a friendly and enthusiastic board. As a students’ union we exist to make the lives of our 16,000 students’ better whilst at University. We have a broad and diverse membership of students spread across Oxfordshire and internationally making this an exciting challenge.
We are a registered, incorporated charitable company with an annual income of around £1.5m. The majority of our funding comes from an unrestricted grant from our parent institution, Oxford Brookes University. Being a membership organisation means that we are governed by our members, who determine our policy and lead the organisation. Every student who enrols at Oxford Brookes University is automatically a member of the union, meaning that our membership is both diverse, and constantly changing.
Like any charity, the key to our success is strong governance. What makes students’ unions unique is that we actively centre the lived-experience of our members at all levels of the organisation including the Trustee Board. Our Trustee Board is constituted of both students and external trustees, and four of the student trustees are elected annually by the membership to lead the organisation as employees. Brookes Union also has a small staff team of around 18 members of staff, who work to facilitate the officers in achieving their goals and supporting students through community building and representation activity.
Our Board usually meets in person quarterly (3-5pm on a Thursday, in Oxford) with online sub-committee meetings at different intervals. We also love it when trustees get more involved in the organisation - attending our awards ceremonies or just getting stuck in.
Being a member of a trustee board can be a hugely rewarding opportunity, and we are looking for people who are passionate about developing and supporting young people. Like other volunteer roles, you will get out of this experience what you put in, so we welcome applications from people who are able to give us their time and in return we offer:
- Broadening your understanding of organisational management including risk, finances, strategy, HR
- Building your professional and personal network
- Supporting a high-impact organisation which develops the lives of young people - our young trustees are inspiring and unlike any you will meet elsewhere.
- Access to specialist training and development
We understand that people join Boards for all sorts of reasons and we are more than happy to support you on your journey, and make sure that we work together to get the most out of your time with us.
About You:
Following a skills audit we are looking for a trustee with a strong background in equality, diversity and inclusion. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do - both with our employees and with our members.
Our People & Culture plan is underpinned by a Positive Psychology approach - we strive to be a positive work environment; we are a high-performing, inclusive organisation, delivering impactful results for our members.
We’ve done loads of excellent work on building a positive work environment and our next step is to master inclusion through equitable practice. The perfect candidate will have experience of strategic EDI change.
The Board membership changes every year as our elected student members are replaced, so we are looking for trustees who anticipate being able to remain actively engaged with the Board throughout the entirety of the advertised term. Our student trustees tend to have little to no previous experience at Board level, so we are looking for trustees who are able to coach and mentor these Board members whilst also discharging their own duties. Some experience of being a trustee is preferred.
However, we’re also very happy to hear from anyone who is interested in joining our Board - your motivation for joining and passion for leading with impact is equally as important as your skills and experience.
Trustee roles are unremunerated, though we can pay reasonable expenses as well as provide an induction and training programme. We are dedicated to ensuring that our Board meetings are inclusive and would be very happy to discuss any accessibility arrangements that would better suit the right candidate.
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Organisation Name
Clean Break Theatre Company
Organisation Overview
Clean Break provides theatre and writing based opportunities, including workshops from our studios in Kentish Town NW5 for women who have experience of the criminal justice system, or who are risk of entering it.
We work in a trauma-informed, women-only environment, creating opportunities for women to develop personal, social, artistic and professional skills.
Because our work is about highlighting women’s experiences and providing gender-specific services to women, all of our positions are open to women only (exempt under Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, part 1).
Directions
Buses: 46, 88, 134, 214, 393
Tube: Camden Town (northern line)
Train: Kentish Town
Overground: Kentish Town West
Role Title
Communications Volunteer
Responsible to
Communications Manager
Purpose/summary of role
Clean Break’s Communications team are looking for a volunteer to support the upkeep of their social media channels and website.
You will be working with our Communications Manger to plan, write, design and schedule social media and website content. We use our digital platforms to:
· Promote our artistic work and training opportunities
· Spread the word about our Members programme
· Support and comment on campaigns which support women who are criminalised
· Fundraise
· Advertise recruitment
· Raise the profile of Clean Break
The tools and platforms we use are:
· Hootsuite
· Microsoft Office 356 (including Planner)
· Canva
· Adobe
· X
· Django (website CMS)
You don’t need experience in using all these tools, just a willingness to learn!
Description of tasks
· Drafting copy
· Simple design for social media graphics
· Scheduling and posting social media content
· Video editing (optional)
· Opportunities to support project-based work
Time Commitment
We are looking for someone to be able to support us for between 4 – 7 hours a week.
Skills and Qualifications
· No qualifications needed
Skills:
· Confident writing in English
· A good eye for design
· Ability to manage a schedule
· Ability to take initiative
· Understanding of the importance of organisational reputation
· Knowledge and interest in either theatre, the arts, women’s sector or supporting people with experience of the criminal justice system
Disabled access
Yes. Wheelchair accessible
Training and Induction
You will be trained and inducted by our Communications Manager
Expenses
Yes. Travel and Lunch
Recruitment Method
CV, informal discussion, reference, trial period, DBS Basic
The post is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Vacancy: Chair of Trustees for Anawim
Are you passionate about issues affecting women and want to work to make a real difference to the community? Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women - is looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual to join us as the Chair of Trustees.
About Anawim:
Anawim is a Birmingham charity committed to working with and for women. We offer gender-responsive and trauma-informed support, to enable women to reach their potential. We do this through wraparound services including long-term specialist provisions alongside other practical resources, both in the community and in prison. Our vision is for a world where women and girls are safe, free, valued, and empowered members of society. We are based in a diverse area and seek to represent the women we work with.
Role: Chair of Trustees
As the Chair of Trustees, you will be pivotal in guiding Anawim’s strategic direction and ensuring we achieve our goals. You will lead our Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the senior leadership team to provide strong governance, oversight, and support.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and inspire the Board of Trustees to fulfil its governance responsibilities.
· Ensure the charity is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
· Support the CEO and senior management in delivering Anawim’s strategic objectives.
· Foster a collaborative and inclusive board culture.
· Act as an ambassador for Anawim, promoting our work and expanding our network of supporters and partners.
· Oversee the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
What We Are Looking For:
· Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally within the charitable or public sector.
· Strong understanding of governance, finance, and strategic planning.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
· Passion for women’s rights and social justice.
· Ability to commit time to attend board meetings and events and provide guidance as needed.
Why Join Anawim?
· Be part of a transformative organisation that makes a real impact in women's lives.
· Work with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers.
· Lead an organisation with a strong reputation and a supportive community.
· Develop and share your expertise while contributing to meaningful change.
A world where women are safe, free, valued and equal members of society.
Join the board of ACRE, which champions vibrant, sustainable and inclusive rural communities, and help it achieve its ambition that no one should be disadvantaged by where they live.
Location: In-person meetings usually take place in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, twice a year, and other meetings are held online
Closing date: Monday 16th September
ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) is an independent charity formed in 1987 with the aim of improving opportunities for people and communities in rural England. Today, ACRE works to create thriving, inclusive and economically active rural communities which have access to the services they need. We are the national body of the ACRE Network – England’s largest rural grouping of community support charities. Our work includes the coordination of nationally funded projects, programmes and research and contributing to public policy-making that impacts rural communities.
We work hard and want to maintain close relationships with our members and support them by providing insights into the issues facing rural communities and the changes that are required. With our members and data from across the country, collected through over 35,000 community groups each year, we work with government departments and other national bodies such as the Rural Coalition to ensure policies take into consideration rural community need. We provide nationwide advocacy and collaborate with our members to support local initiatives and deliver projects and programmes that secure a better future for everyone in the countryside.
We function as a membership body and manage the government’s strategic investment in the ACRE Network. ACRE is currently funded mainly by Defra as the core network of support for rural community projects and to help rural communities recover from the pandemic. We are commissioned by the government to deliver a country-wide programme to support the development of rural affordable housing. We are exploring the development of new digital solutions that benefit our members and our end beneficiaries.
It is an exciting time to join with a newly appointed Chief Executive and a new government. We are about to begin work on developing our latest strategy which will see us grow, develop and increase our impact. We are looking for up to three new trustees to join us, who share our commitment to supporting rural communities and ensuring the voices of local people are heard.
We are looking for people who can bring diverse backgrounds, experiences and views to the board. It is key that our board represents our society, and we are looking to develop our board’s lived experience of rural life and ensure it is diverse in terms of age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender balance and cognitive diversity. We are especially interested to hear from those currently under-represented on the board such as young people, people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with lived experience of rural disadvantage.
We are also looking for trustees who can bring different professional experiences to the board. This might include but is not limited to, finance, commercial acumen, experience of partnerships between the corporate and charity sectors, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), community building and engagement, transport, utilities, housing or digital connectivity and communications.
The board meets quarterly with an annual strategy away day and an AGM. Board meetings are usually held in person twice a year and virtually twice a year. There are opportunities to engage with our executive and our membership throughout the year. We expect the time commitment, inclusive of board meetings, preparation, and ad hoc discussion with the executive and board to be the equivalent of up to a day a month.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close on Monday 16th September.
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Centre 404 is a prominent and successful charity with an excellent reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families.
Centre 404 is based in London, and we currently work across seven London boroughs:- Camden, Islington, Haringey, Enfield, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets and Brent. Our services also operate across satellite bases, residences and offsite activities. The management of these services are predominantly managed from our community centre and offices based on Camden Road, from which we deliver many groups, activities and community events.
This is an exciting time to join the Finance Committee during our current five-year strategic plan, where we outline our intentions to consolidate our reach and deliver even greater impact to the people we support.
Centre 404 has three main areas of service delivery: Independent Living & Specialist Services, Supporting Families, and Learning and Leisure. These services deliver practical and emotional support to children and adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism, as well as their families, through person centred support in line with Centre 404 values. Central make up the fourth service, providing compliance, comprehensive support, development and company administration to enable direct service delivery.
We are now seeking a volunteer to join the Finance Committee whose purpose is to review the organisations financial position and activities and offer advice and support on all financial matters of the organisation to the Board of Trustees. We are keen to hear from individuals with experience as outlined in our role description.
Centre 404 has a diverse workforce and is committed to developing and maintaining a Committee structure that is representative and reflective of London communities. We particularly welcome applications from female applicants within the BAME community and disabled applicants as this is currently underrepresented.
Location: 404 Camden Road, Islington, London N7 OSJ
How to apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover statement addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. We would also appreciate if you could take the time to complete an equal opportunities form..
Want to know more? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for an informal discussion about the opportunity.
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Could you help us run our fabulous Charity?
Dementia Friendly Keighley (DFK) is seeking people of all backgrounds, and ages to support the overall running of this essential organisation and help us on our journey to make Keighley, ‘Dementia-Friendly’.
We are a small but impactful charity, at the heart of our diverse community, offering a much-used and well-respected service to people living with dementia and their family, friends and carers in the Keighley area. We are at the start of an exciting new era in our history and we need you to help us succeed!
We are looking for people to be part of our Board of Trustees. Don’t worry if you don’t know what that means, we can provide full training and support. Being a trustee is a very rewarding voluntary role and can help with career advancement in the charity or care sector.
We are especially (but not only) interested in people who might be starting a career in finance and would like to develop their skills and knowledge of the charity finance role.
If you are interested, please download the PDF and talk to us about arranging an informal meeting or conversation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The charity Lewisham Citizens Advice Bureau is a member of the national Citizens Advice (CitA) organisation. We deliver free, impartial and confidential advice to those who live, work or study in the London borough of Lewisham Lewisham – Citizens Advice Lewisham (‘CAL’).
We are currently seeking three trustees to join our dynamic charity board. Previous trustee experience is preferred but not required for this role. We are particularly looking to appoint one new trustee with finance experience, one new trustee with experience in an advisory role and one trustee who is part of our local community (resident of the borough of
Lewisham). We are a highly engaged board who is passionate about ensuring our charity makes a big difference to Lewisham residents, especially to the most vulnerable people. We work in a collegiate way, respecting the diverse viewpoints board members bring to the table and hold ourselves to high professional standards.
Trustee duties and responsibilities
Each individual member of the Trustee Board has a responsibility to contribute to the discharging of the board's duties. They do this by:
● Governing the charity in the best interest of the clients and in line with the governing documents
● Actively contributing to setting strategic direction to enable development of the charity and delivery of its charitable objects, setting policy and targets, monitoring and evaluating performance, and ensuring effective oversight and risk management of the charity’s activities. This includes visiting Citizens Advice Lewisham to get to know the team and being aware of the service in action.
● Taking responsibility for their own learning and development
● Maintaining confidentiality about any sensitive or confidential information received
General Trustee skills and qualities
We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with finance skills or knowledge, advice knowledge or experience and those with lived experience of our services. We are also keen to hear from young applicants who may be interested in
developing their skill and experience.
● Ability to meet time commitment
● Effective communication skills and willingness to constructively challenge, ask questions, and participate actively in boardroom discussions
● Ability to think creatively and strategically, and exercise good, independent judgement in the best interest of the charity and its beneficiaries
● Ability to build productive respectful relationships with other Trustees, staff and volunteers
Time Commitment and availability to attend required meetings and adhoc matters arising
● Quarterly evening Trustee Board meetings (each 2 hours plus prep) to be attended in person
● One annual Trustee Board awayday
● Liaison with Chair, CEO and colleague Trustees by phone, e-mail, Slack or Skype (occasional)
● Day-time visits to our offices to understand our work and engage with staff/volunteers (occasional)
● Two annual stakeholder events including the Annual General Meeting
● Join a subcommittee (up to 4 meetings a year)
● Where required, leading independently on key projects
Diversity
We seek candidate Trustees from all backgrounds so that our board represents the diversity of our community. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
As services are delivered in a small geographic area applicants should ideally live, work or study in, or near, Lewisham or have some local knowledge of the area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Little Cell of Mine Foundation
Little Cell of Mine Foundation empowers individuals with sickle cell disease through healthcare, mental health support, and entrepreneurial training.
Little Cell of Mine Foundation addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals living with sickle cell disease. These include limited and often inadequate access to specialized healthcare, recurrent pain crises that disrupt daily life and productivity, and the financial burden associated with ongoing medical expenses. Additionally, the foundation recognizes the psychological impact of the disease, including isolation, anxiety, and depression. By providing comprehensive support, from healthcare and mental health services to economic empowerment programs, we aim to improve the overall quality of life for those affected by sickle cell disease.
Little Cell of Mine Foundation offers a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges faced by individuals with sickle cell disease.
To combat the issue of limited healthcare access, we collaborate with medical professionals to provide essential healthcare services, including regular check-ups, pain management, and access to specialized treatments. We also advocate for increased government support for sickle cell disease care.
To alleviate the financial burden, we offer financial assistance for medical expenses and provide entrepreneurial training through our Empowering Warriors program, enabling individuals to generate sustainable income.
Recognizing the psychological impact of the disease, we provide free mental health services, including counseling and support groups, to foster emotional well-being and resilience.
By addressing these challenges holistically, we aim to improve the overall quality of life for individuals with sickle cell disease.
Join us in making a difference! Become a volunteer at Little Cell of Mine Foundation and help us empower individuals with sickle cell disease. Your skills and compassion can change lives.
Project Grant Researcher/ Writer
Role Description: As a Grant Researcher and Writer, you will play a crucial role in securing funding to support our mission of improving the lives of individuals living with sickle cell disease.
Responsibilities:
Research potential grant opportunities aligned with the foundation’s goals and objectives. Develop compelling grant proposals that effectively communicate our mission and impact. Gather necessary data and information for proposal development. Ensure timely submission of grant proposals and maintain accurate records. Collaborate with program staff to gather information and support proposal development. Contribute to the development of grant-seeking strategies. We are looking for individuals with strong research, writing, and organizational skills. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the sickle cell community while gaining valuable grant writing experience.
Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 3-5 months remotely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ref: V232 | Support Group Volunteer | Bexhill
We’re looking for one Support Group Volunteer over the age of 18 years old, based at The Pelham, Holliers Hill, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2DD, but some volunteering can be done remotely.
You’ll be volunteering on occasional Fridays, with additional time for administration work.
As a support group volunteer, you will help with the running of the group. The role is designed to suit the needs of the group, and the skills of people offering support. If you enjoy getting to know your community, working with others and making a real difference then this is the role for you.
The volunteer will be
· A people person, with good listening skills
· A great communicator who enjoys meeting new people
· Good at putting people at ease
· Reliable and organised
· Passionate about supporting people affected by stroke
· IT literate, have good administrative and record keeping skills and be able to follow relevant policies
A DBS check is required for this role.
Interested in this role?
Find out more by downloading the role description for the Support Group Volunteer role.
If you are interested in this role please find more details on our website link.
We want to reduce barriers to inclusion. Help us understand who’s applying for and getting roles with us by completing our Equal Opportunities Form. This helps us continue to identify anything that’s getting in the way of people looking to join us. This information does not form part of your application.
About Us
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives.
To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles.
If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Introduction
Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a Non-Executive Director for Elizabeth Finn Homes. The company is at an incredibly exciting moment in our journey to become the UK’s most loved care homes – filling later life and care careers with joy, community and kindness. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a leading provider of high quality care for the elderly, while supporting a vital mission to combat poverty across the UK.
Elizabeth Finn Homes is not just a care provider that fills later life with joy, community and kindness. Our mission extends far beyond the grounds of our homes. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Turn2us, a national charity building financial security for some of the most vulnerable in the UK, Elizabeth Finn Homes plays a crucial role in this cause. The profits and rental income generated by our homes go straight to Turn2us so that it can offer direct financial support, high quality information and strengthen communities.
We are looking for two experienced and enterprising Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to join our Board of Directors who have a passion for elderly care and a commitment to social impact. You could bring your expertise in clinical excellence, strategic insight, financial strategy and performance and be instrumental in our growth, development and maximising our contribution to Turn2us. Our new NEDs will play a pivotal role in guiding the company's strategic direction, ensuring robust governance, and upholding the values and standards that are integral to our operations.
In particular, we are seeking a clinical candidate and a finance candidate who may each enhance our Board’s experience and expertise in order to support our clinical governance and dementia strategy, and our financial oversight and business growth. We are looking for people who would join our clinical governance subcommittee and chair our finance subcommittee of the board.
Equity, inclusion and diversity are critical to our ability to deliver excellence. We need our board to be diverse, inclusive and to reflect our communities of staff, residents and their families. If you’d like to be part of a team determined to do our very best for our residents, staff, and in the fight against poverty, we’d be thrilled to hear from you.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to join Elizabeth Finn Homes. Together we can build a brighter future for all of us.
Warm regards
Thomas Lawson, Chair
Company Overview:
Our Vision at Elizabeth Finn Homes is to be the UK’s most loved care homes, filling later life with joy, community and kindness. Our Purpose is to create loving homes where people in later life and those who care for them can flourish, working together for a fairer society. We are an optimistic, future facing company, excited about our next chapter where we can continue to build our services, lead innovation in the care sector and ensure our homes are inclusive places to live and work. We have recently finalised an ambitious new five-year strategy which sets out our plan to work even more closely with our charity owner Turn2us, and become a highly profitable values-led care home business with social purpose at its heart.
Our Homes
We run eight high-quality residential and nursing care homes across England – including homes in Devon, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Suffolk and Worcestershire. We are proud that 100% of our homes are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC, and our group holds a 9.8 average customer review rating on carehome. co . uk . With a commitment to excellence in care, we aim to provide a supportive, nurturing environment where residents can enjoy the highest standard of living. Our homes offer a range of services tailored to meet individual needs, delivered by dedicated and compassionate professionals.
Our People
Our c700 staff based across England are led by an experienced and talented senior leadership team and work within a company that has a reputation for excellence and great working conditions. Our regular staff surveys report high levels of employee satisfaction, as does our rising Glassdoor rating of 4.2/5.
Our Values
In early 2024 we launched our new values, co-produced with our staff and residents.
Bring love. We’re always here for each other, giving and receiving meaning through warmth, kindness and compassion, treating everybody with loving care and keeping everyone’s happiness close to heart.
Welcome all. We all have something valuable to offer, so we celebrate differences and encourage individuality, in a place of community, support and respect, where everyone feels they truly belong.
Inspire more. We’re motivated by an ambitious determination to achieve more every day, creating inclusive places to live and work, spurred on by an infectious energy to help everybody feel more joy and live better – You’re our inspiration.
Act with purpose. We take responsibility and do exceptional work for the most important of reasons – enriching the wellbeing of everyone we care for and giving back to the society we all share – You matter.
Our Guiding Principles
Our guiding principles provide a lens through which we make our decisions and deliver our objectives. These echo and build on the guiding principles of our charity owner, Turn2us. They are:
· EDIB: we champion equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
· Human rights: we uphold human rights.
· Net Zero: we are environmentally conscious and ambition in our decisions.
· Celebrating Age: we celebrate age all ages and stages of life.
· Turn2us: we amplify and uphold the work and values of Turn2us.
Our unique charity ownership model
Elizabeth Finn Homes is a wholly owned subsidiary of Turn2us, a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially. Each year, we support the charity with 100% of our profits, as well as paying rent to deliver care in their beautiful properties.
The Turn2us story began in 1897, when Elizabeth Finn set out to help people struggling to make ends meet. 125 years later, the charity still works with and for people experiencing financial insecurity by offering high quality information and support, strengthening communities through place-based programmes and helping to build a fair economy through systems change.
Over the last ten years, Elizabeth Finn Homes has returned rent and annual profits totalling an average of £4million each year to the charity, underpinning its vital work supporting struggling families across the UK. We’re proud that although we are run on a commercial basis, at Elizabeth Finn Homes, business success translates directly into social good.
Job Description: Non-Executive Director (NED) - Elizabeth Finn Homes
Position: Non-Executive Director (NED)
Company: Elizabeth Finn Homes
Location: Hybrid: We hold meetings at our eight homes across London, at our Central London offices, and virtually
Type: Voluntary, part-time – approximately eight days per year.
Remuneration: This is an unremunerated voluntary role. All reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Oversight: Provide independent oversight and contribute to the development of the company’s long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with its purpose, values, and business objectives.
- Governance: Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, integrity and ethics, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the highest standards of safeguarding practice and oversight, and effective risk management.
- Performance Monitoring: Oversee the performance of the executive management team, offering support and constructive challenge to ensure the company meets its strategic goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as an ambassador for Elizabeth Finn Homes and Turn2us, engaging with key stakeholders including residents, families, regulators, and partners to promote the organisation’s vision and reputation.
- Financial Stewardship: Contribute to financial oversight, ensuring that the company’s financial resources are managed effectively and sustainably.
- Quality Assurance: Champion high standards of care and ensure continuous improvement in the quality of services provided across all homes.
- Ethical Leadership: Uphold and promote the company’s commitment to our values and guiding principles alongside ethical practices, inclusivity, and resident-focused care.
Required Skills and Experience
- Board-Level Experience: Previous experience as a Non-Executive Director or similar senior leadership role, preferably within the commercial healthcare, social care, or not-for-profit sectors.
- Strategic Insight: Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and implementation of organisational strategies.
- Governance Expertise: Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and practices, with experience in risk management, compliance, and financial oversight.
- Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of the commercial health and social care sector, including current trends, challenges, and regulatory environment.
- Leadership: Proven ability to influence and provide constructive challenge and support to senior executives, combined with a collaborative approach to decision-making.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to Values: Alignment with the purpose, vision and values of Elizabeth Finn Homes, with a genuine passion for improving the quality of life for residents.
- Professional Expertise: Relevant clinical, care or financial qualifications or experience.
Key Competencies:
- Compassion and emotional intelligence
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Financial management
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance and improvement
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building
- Professional and personal integrity and a deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Time Commitment
The role requires a commitment of 0.5-1 days per month, including attendance at board meetings, sub-committee meetings, and occasional visits to care homes.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Elizabeth Finn Homes as a Non-Executive Director.
Deadline for applications: 4pm on the 17th September 2024
First interview dates (virtual): 25th September, 30th September, 2nd October
Second interview date (in person, London): 7th October
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and responsibilities of a Non-Executive Director at Elizabeth Finn Homes. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as the company continues to evolve and grow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Ref: V233 | Support Group Volunteer | Cuckfield
We’re looking for three Support Group Volunteers over the age of 18 years old, based Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, West Sussex, RH17 5EL.
You’ll be volunteering for around 3 hours every Wednesday morning as a regular commitment, with occasional outings.
As a support group volunteer, you will help with the running of the group. The role is designed to suit the needs of the group, and the skills of people offering support. If you enjoy getting to know your community, working with others and making a real difference then this is the role for you.
The volunteer will be
· A people person, with good listening skills
· A great communicator who enjoys meeting new people
· Good at putting people at ease
· Reliable and organised
· Passionate about supporting people affected by stroke
· IT literate, have good administrative and record keeping skills and be able to follow relevant policies
A DBS check is required for this role.
Interested in this role?
Find out more by downloading the role description for the Support Group Volunteer role.
If you are interested in this role please find more details on our website link.
We want to reduce barriers to inclusion. Help us understand who’s applying for and getting roles with us by completing our Equal Opportunities Form. This helps us continue to identify anything that’s getting in the way of people looking to join us. This information does not form part of your application.
About Us
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives.
To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles.
If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We would love to welcome you as part of our volunteering team to support the activities in our new Shop and Post Office at the Soane Stable Yard. New products are being created which will appeal to visitors to the Soane Stable Yard and those taking guided tours of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Together with the Post Office, the new shop will also offer a vital service to staff, Pensioners and Pensioners' families and the local community. The new Shop and Post Office will open at the Soane Stable Yard in early September 2024. We will need help to prepare the Shop for opening during August 2024.
We are looking for volunteers with a friendly attitude who enjoy interacting with a variety of people, who are passionate about volunteering and happy to work as part of a team.
No Post Office services will be required to be undertaken by volunteers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
UpRising and Shropshire Wildlife Trust are looking for young people, aged 18-25, to take part in an Environmental Leadership Programme (ELP2).
On ELP2 you will gain the KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, NETWORKS and CONFIDENCE to reach your leadership potential through delivering a group campaign on an environmental issue of your choice!
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Want to make a change in your community, but don’t know where to start?
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Want to be surrounded by others who also care about the environment?
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Want to make the environment a priority to the people in power?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, ELP2 is for you!
Who are we?
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UpRising is a youth leadership development organisation and recognised as a pioneering charity promoting issues of social mobility and equality.
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Shropshire Wildlife Trust has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature.
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Thanks to National Lottery players, UpRising's expertise in engaging underrepresented youth will be combined with Shropshire Wildlife Trust's experience in outdoor learning to create ELP2.
What is ELP2?
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ELP2 is an exciting Environmental Leadership Programme that focuses on Nature Connection and behavioural change.
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It's a FREE opportunity to take part in a 9 month programme, designed specifically around current environmental topics.
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This flexible, hybrid programme will feature knowledge and skills sessions, access to exciting organisations and speakers, in-person meet ups and the chance to run a campaign - supported by our staff and expert volunteers.
What do I need to know?
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No experience necessary - just an interest in the environment and a desire to enact positive change.
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9 month programme running from October 2024-July 2025.
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Supportive environment in which to thrive.
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Hybrid programme, which will include visits to Shropshire Wildlife Trust's site, Parliament, West Midlands Combined Authority and more.
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Online sessions via Zoom, with all information recorded so you can go back to it whenever you like.
What will I get out of it?
An understanding of how to:
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Create change in your local community and beyond.
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Develop a stronger personal connection with nature.
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Forge connections with like-minded peers.
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Take leadership and environmental skills into the professional world.
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Find a pathway into potential green careers.
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Take your place within a wider network of change-makers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.