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About DAISY
DAISY is a collection of disability and mental health focused arts organisations which promote and celebrate the great artistic work being created in Surrey. The organisation strives to develop the South East as the lead region in the UK for disability and deaf cultural activity, making Surrey a welcoming and inclusive place for all artists to practise. DAISY works with Disabled Artists and its member organisations to share skills and resources. We work with cultural partners across Surrey to put on exhibitions, create artworks and increase the awareness and status of Disability Arts.
The Role
In this voluntary role, you will be joining our five other Directors - Laura Jones (Co-Artistic Director of Stop Gap), Hayley Bull (CEO of Bloomin’ Arts) and Julie Hoyle (Artist) and Leah Zakss (Freelance Arts and Music Consultant), Cara Flowers (Artistic and Managing Director of DAISY) - to help DAISY to raise awareness of the incredible art being created in Surrey by Disabled Artists.
Having recently launched a number of new initiatives and under different management, DAISY is entering a new phase of its development and growth and as a Non-Executive Director, you will have the chance to make a real difference to the Disabled Artists we work with. We are looking for a number of people to join our board with, ideally, a background or interest in one or more of the following: finance, fundraising, organisational development, governance and the arts. DAISY is currently in the process of transforming from a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a board of Directors to becoming a registered charity (CIO). When this happens, the Directors will then become Trustees.
Potential profile:
● Our priority is to recruit someone with lived experience of a disability, in order to offer diverse perspectives and to represent the people we work with.
● Close connections with the County of Surrey or nearby.
● A passion for the Arts, ideally Disability Arts and/or Social Justice
● A clear understanding and alignment to our values of equality and inclusivity for all
● A big picture thinker with a collaborative approach who will understand the challenges of operating as part of a unified Board
As a Director of the DAISY board, you will be expected to meet every few months for an online meeting to discuss future decisions. Other tasks may be required as deemed appropriate but to date these have been fairly light-touch. In order to ensure we are the right fit for you, we ask that you attend at least one Directors meeting with a review before officially becoming a DAISY Director. We will endeavour to provide you with a welcome pack to ensure you have all the information you need to make that decision.
We are keen to hear from applicants with lived experience of disability. As a disability arts organisation it is important to be able to represent the people we work with.
If you are excited by the potential of working as part of our Board and helping us to realise our ambitions, then we look forward to receiving your application and meeting with you in due course.
To apply
Please send us a letter (no more than 1 page) outlining why you want to join our board and what you can add. We don’t need a career history but please include this if relevant. You can send a video submission if preferred.
Please send us a letter (no more than 1 page) outlining why you want to join our board and what you can add. We don’t need a career history but please include this if relevant.
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About GNDR
We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR). Established in 2007, we are now a network of more than 1,800 organisations in over 130 countries. We work together to prevent hazards like floods, droughts, earthquakes and infectious diseases from becoming disasters where people lose their lives, incomes and assets. We listen to communities that are most at risk, strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations, and advocate for risk-informed development and localisation.
The day-to-day management of GNDR is carried out by a Secretariat of 32 employed staff, led by the Executive Director, currently based in Teddington, South West London, with two thirds of the staff located in regions around the world. It is a registered charity and company under UK law and has five trustees. Meetings with the GNDR Global Board of Regional Representatives occur on a quarterly basis. Trustee meetings are held online three times a year, and trustees do not have to be UK based. We are looking for an additional trustee with finance experience to join the governance of this exciting network.
Main purpose of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees has ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of GNDR, ensuring it is solvent, complying with UK charity law and delivering its objectives, as detailed in GNDR’s Articles of Association.
More information can be found in the GNDR Governance Manual available on our website.
Overall scope of the role
Each trustee member is recruited for their particular skills and perspectives and they should be proactive in supporting the Trustee Board, the Global Board and the Secretariat by using those skills. Trustees serve a minimum of three years.
Individually, trustees have the following responsibilities:
- To be true to the values of GNDR and act as a role model while serving as a trustee.
- To safeguard and reflect GNDR’s vision and ethos, strategy and policies at all times.
- To build strong, collaborative working relationships with other trustees and Global Board members
- To remain aware of the duties of a charitable trustee as outlined by the Charity Commission
- To sign a Declaration of Interests each year
- As appropriate, to make introductions for GNDR staff for promotional and fundraising purposes
- As appropriate, to speak for GNDR at events, whether in-house or public, whether at GNDR’s request or on the back of the trustee’s own engagement
For this particular trustee role, we are especially keen to hear from individuals from a risk and finance background – ideally with an accounting or finance qualification.
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
- Experience of successfully dealing with strategic issues
- Sound judgement and ability to think corporately and strategically; ability to handle competing priorities and making informed decisions
- Interest in international development and relief, with a focus on disasters
- Experience of working with international accounts, risk management or fundraising
Desirable criteria:
- A good knowledge of relevant general legislation and statutory requirements, including charity law, employment law and/or health and safety law
- A thorough knowledge of financial management, accounting best practices for UK and compliance with the associated regulation
- UK-qualified Chartered Accountant
- Good networker and able to leverage professional networks in support of GNDR objectives when required, in particular for contract development and funding opportunities
Remuneration
The post is not remunerated; i.e. it is a voluntary and unpaid position.
Expenses
All out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed; this will include reimbursement of travel costs to all meetings, mobile or home telephone calls on trustee business, printing and photocopying costs at home on trustee business and all other reasonable costs incurred whilst carrying out the duties of being a GNDR trustee.
Trustees may, at their discretion and without setting any precedent for future activities, choose not to claim expenses if they wish to support the charity in this way.
GNDR will also pay for trustee indemnity insurance.
Terms of office
The term of office is three years. Trustees may serve additional terms of office, subject to agreement from the Board of Trustees.
Expected time commitment
The time commitment for this post is expected to be at approximately five days per annum plus preparation time, including attendance at all trustee meetings (three meetings per annum of 2-3 hours each) and Global Board meetings (four meetings quarterly including a three-day face-to-face meeting), and membership of one of GNDR’s working groups (either Finance and Audit or Resourcing, depending on expertise, meetings 1/4 day each, four per annum).
Optionally, attendance at our bi-annual global summit (two days plus international travel), at trustee training events (circa one day per annum) and other one-off events, meetings and planning days as required.
Training and development
GNDR will provide an induction programme for all new trustees, as well as an opportunity to meet Secretariat staff.
Our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion
At GNDR, we are committed to fostering a truly diverse and inclusive culture based on our core values of openness, trust, accountability and mutual respect.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities without discriminating against any characteristics. This includes ethnicity, race, gender, religion or belief, language, abilities, nationality or citizenship, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status or any other status.
Find out more about our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
How to apply
Please follow the link to our website below. We will require you to submit a brief cover letter and CV outlining how you meet the criteria described in the job specification.
Why Apply for Our Trustee Role?
Make a Difference: By joining us, you’ll directly impact lives. Your decisions will shape our programs and services.
Strategic Influence: As a trustee, you’ll guide our vision, ensuring we stay true to our mission.
Network and Learn: Connect with fellow trustees, industry experts, and community leaders.
Personal Growth: Develop leadership skills and gain a sense of purpose.
Flexible Commitment: We value your time and understand your other commitments.
What’s in It for You?
Purpose: Fulfilment through meaningful work.
Connections: Expand your professional network.
Learning: Gain insights into governance and non-profit management.
Impact: See tangible results from your contributions.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
We are aiming to respond to and acknowledge each application that we receive. However, providing individual feedback may not always be possible.
If you haven’t heard from us after two weeks from the closing date, please assume that, on this occasion, your application was unsuccessful.
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The Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership is a great local charity looking for a volunteer to work as Assistant Treasurer supporting the financial operations of the charity. We provide practical and emotional support to refugees, asylum-seekers and other vulnerable migrants in our community. We have a pool of around 80 dedicated volunteers helping a caseload of around 150 individuals and families affected by immigration issues at any given time.
Treasurer role description
What will you do?
- complete an introduction for your role.
- maintain an awareness of how the Partnership operates.
- Maintain the accounting records of the Partnership to include the following:
- Arrange payment of all expenditure items through online banking and bank any income received by way of cash or cheque;
- Maintain a detailed record of all income and expenditure split between restricted and unrestricted and analysed under appropriate headings;
- reconcile the bank account at regular intervals but at least monthly;
- prepare the monthly payroll including all PAYE and NIC requirements;
- submit the monthly returns to HMRC and to the pension provider;
- maintain record of all gift aid donations and submit gift aid reclaim to HMRC at least twice a year;
- prepare regular management accounts for presentation to the trustee board; and
- prepare a simple budget each year.
- read papers for trustee meetings and attend each meeting.
- explain, guide and advise the trustees on the key assumptions and financial implications of the Partnership’s budgets, operational and strategic plans.
- ensure that the Partnership has an appropriate reserves policy and a realistic budget that meets the needs of the Partnership.
- ensure that annual accounts are prepared in compliance with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) Accounting for Charities and submitted by the deadline to the Charity Commission and make arrangements for them to be audited or independently examined as required.
- present accounts at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in an accessible way for volunteers and staff.
- keep the trustee board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
- monitor the Partnership’s income and expenditure position and present accessible reports to ensure trustees understand the accounts and implications.
- Ensure that the charity's financial integrity is sound.
- work together with other trustees and staff to further the strategic objectives of Partnership, including developing a fundraising strategy.
- take an active discussion during trustee meetings and work with other trustees to set policy and strategy direction, set targets and evaluate the performance of the Partnership.
What do you need to have?
You’ll need to:
- have some financial experience.
- some knowledge or experience of charity finances, fundraising, financial consequences and pension schemes.
- be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own.
- have good listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- be able to exercise good independent judgment and if necessary to make difficult recommendations.
- good numeracy skills.
- be able to explain complex financial information in an accessible way.
How much time do you need to give?
It is difficult to say how much time the role involves as the work fluctuates from month to month and during each month. However, on average we would anticipate an average of around 5 hours per week. In addition, the trustee board usually meets every other month in the evening. The role will be mostly remote however some meeting attendance is required.
Please send in your most current CV or you can complete the application form. For more information please get in touch.
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Royal College of Nursing
External Advisers, Remuneration Committee
Unremunerated
The RCN is the largest professional association and union of nursing staff and students in the UK.We promote nursing interests, represent and campaign on behalf of our members and the people they care for. We’re also a leading player in the development of nursing policy and practice.
External Advisors provide independent and objective specialist knowledge and skills to help shape and inform the work of the RCN Committees. The RCN Group Remuneration Committee has a Group wide remit on all staff matters and strives to maintain the highest possible standards of corporate governance. Responsibilities of the Committee include:
- Advising on any proposals for major changes to the remuneration package
- Critically evaluating the performances of the General Secretary & Chief Executive.
- Review the remuneration trends across the RCN and work closely with the Group Finance and Investment Committee on staff numbers, general levels of salary increase and overall cost within the organisation.
We are looking for someone with a strong HR background – that has been involved in working with complex organisational structures and governance boards. Strong candidates will:
- Hold current, specialist and in-depth HR knowledge and experience, and the development of remuneration packages for executive staff.
- Have high-level communication, leadership and influencing skills, able to foster an effective inclusive culture across the Committee structure.
- Hold an understanding of contemporary HR / People Management practices (reward, grading, recognition, organisational design, organisational change, recruitment, selection etc).
For further information, and to find out how to apply, please visit the role on the Propsectus website by clicking the apply button above.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 14th July
The Exeter Students’ Guild is looking for Trustees to join our Board. We currently have 2 vacant positions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Trustees are essential to the effectiveness of the Students’ Guild. Trustees have the ultimate legal responsibility for keeping the organisation focused on its purpose and directing the strategy (working with staff). They also have financial oversight, are responsible for resources, and are expected to ensure the organisation stays within the law.
We are looking for 2 Trustees to join our dedicated board, alongside 13 other Trustees made up of those with external professional experience, Student Trustees with lived experience as Exeter students, and Officer Trustees who are democratically elected to represent student voice.
Our Trustees are appointed for an inital term of 4 years, with the option of a second term. This is a volunteer role, with reasonable expenses being paid to cover your attendance at meetings and events.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- Exprience or knowledge in one of the following: Higher Education, Senior Leadership, Students' Unions or Marketing
- A good understanding of the issues affecting students in the UK
- An understanding of the principles of good governance
SKILLS
- The ability to ask questions and challenge the status quo
- Sound judgement and the ability to think strategically and commercially, handle competing priorities and make informed decisions
- The ability to build positive, strategic relationships with people at all levels
- Able to respond positively to challenging situations and solve problems creatively, as part of a collective leadership team
VALUES AND ATTITUDE
- A demonstrable commitment to our values
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and able to engage with people from all backgrounds and at all levels
- Passionate about championing the Guild and its impact, locally and nationally
INTERESTED?
Please read our Trustee Recruitment Pack for more information.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply via our online portal,
You will need to have ready an up-to-date CV and will be asked to provide responses (max 300 words each) to the following questions:
- Tell us why you’d like to join the Exeter Students’ Guild as a Trustee - how do your personal values align with the Guild’s core values?
- What knowledge, abilities, and experience can you contribute to our Board’s collective skills?
- How would your knowledge, abilities and experience add value to the Guild Trustee Board and support the staff team in achieving the vision and 5 Year Strategy?
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
If you have any questions or queries about the role, please drop an email to Dani Alexander - her email address can be found on our website careers page.
Helping students to Love Exeter.
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Make a lasting impact on future generations and an inner London community
Based in Islington, the Central Foundation Boys School is a popular, high-performing, voluntary-aided comprehensive school for boys aged from 11 to 16, with a successful co-educational Sixth Form. The Central Foundation Schools For London supports the Boys School and appoints the majority of the governors.We are working together to appoint a new Foundation Governor to join the governing body this autumn.
The successful candidate will join a governing body comprising 18 members. It is critical that the successful candidate has a keen interest in the school and is prepared to play an active part in the governing body’s work to help improve outcomes for pupils. As well as being members of the governing body itself, members are expected to participate in one additional sub-committee: Teaching & Learning; Pay & Personnel; Finance; or Premises/Health & Safety. Members are also expected to act as a link governor for one faculty. Link governors act as liaison between the governing body and a particular faculty, including meeting with relevant teachers and visiting the department from time to time. In addition, there are a range of other ad hoc circumstances where governor involvement is necessary.
The governing body plays a key role in the school’s governance and is responsible for, or involved in, many significant decisions concerning the school. The governing body has 3 core functions. They:
- Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of our school;
- Hold the executive leaders to account for the educational performance of our school and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
- Oversee the financial performance of our school and make sure its money is well spent.
The successful candidate will join the governing body this autumn. The members come from a wide range of backgrounds and professions and includes members appointed by the staff of the school, parents and the Islington Local Authority. A majority of the governors are appointed by the Central Foundation Schools of London, an Educational Charity which supports two schools in inner London, ourselves and the Central Foundation Girls School in Tower Hamlets. This appointment will be a joint appointment by the Foundation and the school governing body.
At this time, we are particularly interested in individuals who have had experience in law, human resources or are experienced at a senior leadership level in a large company, charity or public sector organisation. We encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disability, or age.
For more information please click 'apply via website' to be redirected to the Foundation Website
It is a very exciting time in the life of the school with an extensive building project recently completed.
Through an exceptional Central Foundation education, every student learns, develops, and grows so they can reach their full potential.
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Save the Family offers temporary housing and round-the-clock support to homeless families with complex needs, shaped through a history informed by trauma.
What qualities do Trustees need?
Above all a Trustee must be committed to the aims of Save the Family and to helping vulnerable homeless families to overcome their problems and restore their lives.
What are we looking for in a Treasurer?
Understanding of Charity Finance with a background in financial management and/or accounting. Awareness of voluntary sector funding arrangements, income generation, and financial planning would be an advantage.
This role would suit an individual committed to making an impact in the work of this Charity and supporting our aspirations for growth and sustainability.
For an informal conversation please contact Bekk Kennedy-Escott to arrange this.
Think you can help?
If you would like to apply, please email Bekk Kennedy-Escott for an information pack.
Please contact us for full information pack, and to arrange an informal chat with the CEO / Chairman of the Board.
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We are looking for a team player, who is able to support our board to grow the charity over the next few years. Our aim is to break down barriers which prevent people accessing the arts – as well as enriching our community with our workshops, community events and gallery space. We are a passionate and dedicated team in need of support embedding new procedures, strategies and development plans to help the charity grow. We welcome hand-on trustees who wish to come and help at workshops and events, but this is not expected or a requirement of the role.
If you have a background in any of the following it would be very useful for our board: charity experience, marketing and communications, human resources, inclusion and diversity and/or finance. Previous trustee experience is not necessary and we are actively seeking applications from all ages and backgrounds. Having a board with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences will enable SCIP to improve decision making to be more inclusive whilst having better understandings of potential barriers people have experience accessing arts. SCIP are focused on working with people who share our vision and values.
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We Are REMIX!
Introducing REMIX, a vibrant new youth charity that’s being set to EMPOWER, INSPIRE, and TRANSFORM the lives of young people across London. At REMIX, we believe in the boundless potential of our young people, and we’re dedicated to unlocking it through a suite of evidence-based programmes tailored to nurture essential life skills and personal development.
Our mission is to craft a future where every young individual has the opportunity to thrive. We’re committed to providing dynamic youth work and community-based activities that resonate with the hearts and minds of our young people, supporting them with their healthy lifestyles, essential life skills and personal growth and development, ready to shape their futures.
As a new startup youth charity in London, we need the guidance, help and support from a volunteer with UK accounting or financial experience who is driven, proactive, solution focused and able to help provide governance and strategic direction, as well as financial mangement and controls to our brand new youth charity as our Treasurer on our Board of Trustees. We are seeking a Treasurer to dedicate a few hours each month to be a guiding force and exemplary leader at REMIX.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setup and maintain accurate financial records and financial mangement systems, and prepare monthly financial statements and financial documents.
- Assist in budget preparation and financial planning with the whole Board of Trustees.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards set out by law and legislation, following good practice standards set out by the Charity Commission and HMRC.
- Support fundraising initiatives and manage financial transactions, including being a key signatory on our bank account.
- Other duties and responsibilities required by a Treasurer of a small charity.
We’re Looking For Someone With:
- A commitment to the mission and values of REMIX.
- Strategic vision and sound judgement.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing guidance, help and support to REMIX and the CEO.
- Strong organisational and numerical skills.
- Experience in UK finance or accounting.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Drive, proactive tendancies and who is solution focused.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we strive to make meaningful and impactful change. Together, we’ll create a tapestry of opportunities and new experiences that not only address the holistic needs of young people but also celebrate their unique talents and aspirations. REMIX is here to write a new narrative for youth empowerment—one where every young person is an architect of their own destiny.
REMIX
EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.
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Many Tears Animal Rescue (MTAR) was set up in 2004 by Sylvia and Bill Van Atta in Carmarthenshire, South Wales. The organisation, originally a not-for-profit company, became a registered charity (No: 1192227) in 2020. Whilst we primarily take in and rehome ex-breeding dogs who are no longer required, those on "death row" in the pounds and those whose owners are no longer able to keep them, our doors are open to any animal needing our help and protection, hence if you visit the centre, you may also see a few cats and the odd horse and donkey.
With the help of our staff, and wide network of fosterers and other volunteers, we provide a safe and loving environment to help all our dogs adapt and find permanent, loving new homes. All potential adopters are interviewed and homes vetted and we do our utmost to find the right home for each dog. The rescue has grown considerably since it first opened and now homes in excess of 3,000 dogs a year.
MTAR provides all veterinary care and behavioural rehabilitation needed to deliver our Mission – to offer a safe haven for any animal in need, to treat them with respect and dignity, to love and care for them until the ideal home is found for them.
MTAR’s Board of Trustees currently consists of 5 Trustees and we are currently looking to welcome two more members into our existing team. We would particularly like to receive expressions of interest from people with the following skills sets:
· HR
· Legal
· Animal welfare / veterinary professionals
· Accounting / finances
We are a friendly, supportive team and if you have any of the above professional qualifications, we would love to hear from you if, like us, you would like to support the staff, volunteers and ourselves to continue to save lives and bring happiness to the animals in our care, as well as their adopters.
Please contact the Board of Trustees for further information, an informal discussion or to submit your application, detailing why you wish to join us and your areas of expertise and experience to:
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Many Tears Animal Rescue Trustees
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Actively Interviewing
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Are you someone with the courage to make tough decisions? Do you possess inspiring leadership qualities?
We want people with energy, passion, and commitment to join our board of trustees and lead us into a brighter future.
Roles available: Chair of Trustees, Treasurer and Secretary to the Board, plus additional trustees with expertise in fundraising, strategy, finance and communications.
You should have the following skills and experience:
- Experience of being a trustee.
- Experience and understanding of charity governance.
- A strategic thinker, able to set the agenda and pace for change.
- Experience of representing an organisation both internally and externally.
- An advocate - able and willing to champion Salusbury World’s work through personal networks, social media, and other channels.
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Harrow Food Bank is part of the Trussell Trust - a network of over 1300 food bank centres in the UK. Between April 2022 and March 2023, food banks provided almost 3 million food supplies to people in crisis.
Harrow Food Bank requires two Trustees to support the Chair and current members who can support the existing Trustees:
Administrator / Secretary: to lead on all the administrative duties of the food bank and Trustee Board, ensure all meetings are conducted within the legal requirements and a record of all meetings maintained. Key roles & responsibilities:
1. Arrange and communicate dates for all Trustee Meetings, circulating papers in advance
2. Follow up on the agreed actions from meetings and keep an accurate ‘action log’
3. Ensure all stakeholders are informed of the AGM and that the AGM report is submitted to all relevant bodies
Treasurer: to lead on the financial affairs of the foodbank and to ensure that they are conducted within the required legal accounting and good practice conventions. Key roles & responsibilities:
1. Ensure that the Food Bank has proper systems for budgeting, financial controls, insurance and reporting
2. Produce and present regular finance reports for the Trustees Board Meetings
3. Maintain accurate financial records as report in a timely manner to all relevant bodies
Whether you are an experienced trustee or wanting to take your first step at Board level we would like to hear from you.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for people to join our board of trustees to help take Cheltenham Almshouses and Aid forward. We would particularly welcome those with experience of building maintenance and development of new properties, health and safety, finance and investment, risk control, social care and marketing.
Many of the properties we own are of older stock and there is a constant challenge to keep the buildings well maintained and up to standard, in line with health and safety requirements whilst providing comfortable and affordable living.
We have recently built four new wonderful apartments within a conservation area and may possibly in the future look at extending our current stock of properties with more new builds.
We have a healthy balance sheet and would look to new trustees to guide the charity with new investment opportunities.
At present we have little presence on social media and would welcome a trustee on board who could help us in this field and ultimately give us the presence we so need. By maintaining a wait list this reduces the risk of void apartments and subsequent decrease in income.
We provide housing to many people who are working but cannot afford the market rents, for those retired who want to live in well maintained, peaceful communities. Some of our beneficiaries may need help with more personal matters such as benefit applications, liaising with social services, the clerk will deal with these aspects directly but additional knowledge of areas such as benefits and pensions would be immensely valuable to our beneficiaries, some of whom may not have any family members nearby to support them.
Many thanks for your time reading this.
What are we looking for?
- Communications and Marketing
- Building and conservation, property and maintenance
- Health and Safety within housing
- Finance
- Leadership
- Legal
What difference will you make?
This is an amazing opportunity to give a small amount of time, whilst knowing you are making a real difference to the lives of our residents.
With you on board as a trustee we can ensure that the Almhouses continue for many, many more years, helping those less fortunate by providing safe well maintained homes in wonderful communities, while ensuring the long term financial stability, governance of the charity and to help formulate the vision for the future.
Before you apply
Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Interviews will be in person at a convenient location, representatives from the board of trustees will be present with the Clerk.
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Spark! are a growing youth employment charity and are seeking to strengthen our Board through the appointment of 5 new trustees with a passion for supporting young people in to pathways towards meaningful and sustained employment and rewarding careers.
We are particularly looking for trustees who can demonstrate skills or experience in one or more of the following areas to enhance our Governance.
- Finance and accounting
- Local authority
- Education sector
- HR and training
- Central Government and campaigning
We are also seeking Young Trustees (under 25 years old) to represent youth voice on our Board. Ideally this will be someone with relevant lived experience and/or someone who has participated in Spark! programmes.
We also welcome candidates with links to our priority areas of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow, and from those with backgrounds that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
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Based in the heart of North Edinburgh, Pilton Community Health Project (PCHP) is Scotland’s oldest health project and has served local people and their families since 1984. We work alongside local people to improve their own health and wellbeing and, in turn, create a happier, more resilient community.
In 2021, we launched our Community Wellbeing Programme in response to the compounding effects of the global pandemic on local people already affected by health inequalities. The New Economics Foundation’s Five Ways to Wellbeing underpins and drives our work, helping identify ways we can rebuild individual and community capacity. The Five Ways are key actions to improve wellbeing: connect with people, be active, take notice, keep learning and give back.
PCHP’s board meets from 6-8pm on the last Monday of every month, providing essential support and guidance for the management of the charity. Our board members are responsible for the strategy, direction and sustainability of the organisation, allowing staff to carry out their activities. The board is non-executive in its role, in that it is not involved in direct service delivery, rather it is there to review, guide, advise and oversee, ensuring that our staff team is performing well and in line with agreed policies and procedures.
Board Members are not paid for their duties but are able to claim the cost of travel to and from meetings and other PCHP events. The rewards are that your time, effort and commitment really do make all the difference to our organisation and the services we provide to the community.
We are seeking to appoint new board members with specific skills, to enhance and diversify our existing board membership. Successful candidates will have excellent knowledge and experience of one or more of the following areas: fundraising, finance, marketing or HR.
PCHP is Scotland’s oldest community health project. We work alongside local people to improve their own health, wellbeing, happiness and resilience.
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