Fundraising Volunteer Roles

Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent is committed to making later life better for everyone in Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent. We have an active board of Trustees from a range of different backgrounds who continually provide guidance and support to the charity.The Trustee role offers an exciting opportunity to get involved in an engaging, decision making role which contributes to the strategy, financial strategy and day-to-day management of the organisation.

Our existing Board has a diverse range of experience and skills and we are looking to grow and develop these to support the organisation in the future.  We are particuarly interested in hearing from people with experience and/or knowledge of the following areas:

• Financial Management (including investment planning/management accounts) 
• Estate Planning
• Charity Retailing
• Fundraising / Income generation Fundraising

This is not an exclusive list of skills as each new Trustee brings their own valuable skills and experience.  We are keen to develop our Board's diversity and appreciate that the role of a Trustee is new to some people.  If you would like an informal chat about what the role involves please contact us.

About Remap

Remap is a UK charity with 65+ branches across the country. We design and build devices for disabled people. Our engineers give their time for free. Charity funds are used to reimburse material costs and travel expenses.

Role Description

Surrey Remap have a new vacancy for the voluntary position of Fund Raiser.

The successful candidate will identify funding opportunities and plan funding applications. This will include attending courses and taking part in networking events that will enable the local funding landscape to be understood and from that develop an approach strategy. Then following confirmation with the management team draft funding applications.

This role will form a key role within the Surrey Remap management team and include attendance at team meetings and writing reports on fund availability and associated analyses. Because the team members’ locations are spread across a wide area of Surrey, meetings will normally be conducted via Zoom.

Specific experience in fund raising is not essential. An enquiring mind, a friendly investigative approach to business and excellent communications skills are essential. All members of Surrey Remap must have DBS clearance which will be arranged by Remap Central Office. Applicants must be 18+.  The post will require working from home with the usual computer facilities and skills associated with Microsoft Office.

There are no specified working hours. The Fund Raiser may devote as many hours as are available and necessary to achieve objectives.

Applications

We have a simple recruitment process. You can apply online. There will be an interview with the Chair and a chat with a fund raiser specialist at Central Office will follow.

We will then request two references. Once they are received, Central Office will arrange DBS clearance.

 
About the opportunity 

This role involves providing talks to a variety of groups, schools and organisations within your local area, raising awareness of the charity and promoting our fundraising activities. 

There is no minimum commitment. Times can vary, and you can choose which talks you attend. Talks mainly take place during the week, with some evenings and weekends. The length of each talk will vary depending on the group’s requirements. 

Talk requests are handled by our fundraising team, however you can secure your own talks if you wish. 

By volunteering you will:

• Be a valued member of our charity. 

• Meet like-minded people. 

• Have fun by joining a friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive team of volunteers. 

• Visit some fantastic locations throughout the UK. 

• Become an invaluable part of our team and whatever time you can give, will help us to continue our life-transforming work. 

‘Without the continued hard work and support from our volunteers, we would not be able to provide our clients with our life changing dogs’ 

What is involved 

• Giving talks about the charity to groups, schools, and organisations local to you.

• Raising awareness of Canine Partners and what we do.

• Handing out literature, taking donations, cheque presentations and directing people to our website. 

• Use your great customer service skills to enhance people’s interactions with the charity. 

• Meet people of all ages and backgrounds. 

• Raising awareness of volunteer opportunities with the charity. 

What we require from you 

• Age 18 and over. 

• Attendance at an annual speaker training session. 

• Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit different locations. 

• A polite, confident, and personable manner. 

• Experience of public speaking or delivering presentation to small groups. 

• Comfortable using Powerpoint presentations and showing YouTube videos. 

• Excellent customer service skills. 

• Most opportunities require standing for the duration of the session and/or being in a busy environment. Please advise us if you have any concerns about this, and we will do our best to support you. 

Support and Training 

• Training on our systems and processes 

• Public liability insurance cover when attending talks. 

• Reimbursement of expenses 

• Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group 

• A point of contact who will support you in your role. 

• Volunteer clothing and ID badge. 

Westplain Foundation

Our mission is to uplift and support the most vulnerable members of our society, with a special focus on single mothers, young girls, and youths in Nigeria and Africa. We are driven by the conviction that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, deserves the opportunity to lead a fulfilling and dignified life.

At Westplain Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of compassion and community. Established with a heartfelt commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of single moms, young girls, and youths in Nigeria and across the African continent, our NGO is dedicated to fostering empowerment, education, and holistic development.

Project Manager

Role Description

Westplain Foundation is a Non-profit Organization and our mission is to uplift and support the most vulnerable members of our society, with a special focus on single mothers, young girls, and youths in Nigeria and Africa. This role will include planning, managing, and delivering impactful projects while securing funding through grants and other fundraising initiatives. The role involves developing strategies, writing grant applications, and ensuring the smooth execution of community-centered projects aligned with the Foundation's mission to empower vulnerable groups across Africa.

Weekly Time Commitment

2-3 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role

6+ months

Key responsibilities:

- to lead applications and other volunteers supporting in applications 

- to ensure only correct and accurate information is added to grant application forms

- to fill out grant funding applications, ensure they are reviewed by others and submitted

Duties:

- to work with volunteers from across the organisation in order to gather information to support the writing of applications for Grant Funding

- to complete Grant application forms, inputting correct and supporting details

- to carry out tasks as assigned in relation to applications for Grant Funding

- to review criteria of funds and advise as to requirements of funds in depth then add relevant information inline with this as appropriate

Requirements: 

- to have experience in Grant Fundraising

- to have some experience of writing an application for Grant Funding 

- excellent IT and English literacy abilities

- Good communication skills and ability to work with others well

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organization. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.

Why we need you!

Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organization. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organization who is looking to help young people in the UK.

We are ShelterBox.

ShelterBox is made up of people who believe in shelter as a human right – that shelter from the chaos of disaster and conflict is vital. No ifs. No buts. We work to change this by providing emergency shelter and essential items after disaster.

We don’t believe that one size fits all. We work hard to understand the impact of each emergency and the need this creates within individual communities.

ShelterBox was founded by volunteers over 20 years ago and volunteers still play a vital role in the work we do. Last year our volunteer ShelterBox Ambassadors in the UK engaged with over 30,000 people, raising awareness and funds to support us in this vital work.

Become a ShelterBox Ambassador and join a network of humanitarians across the globe who want to see that no one is without shelter.

ShelterBox is committed to working towards a future where no one goes without shelter, but we have our work cut out for us. In 2022, over 113 million people were displaced by conflict and disaster. Some projections suggest that this figure will grow to 200 million within 10 years.

In this Ambassador role, you will be amplifying the voices of the people affected by disaster and conflict, by sharing their stories. You will also be raising awareness and understanding of the disaster relief work we do. The ripple effect of your talks will lead to individuals fundraising and increase communities’ engagement with ShelterBox. Without people like you, we would not have the capacity to reach new audiences or to spread these important stories.

Who are you?

- Passionate, caring, motivated, wanting to make a difference.

What could you do?

- Give talks, attend events, organise activities, support with our campaigns.

What impact will you have?

- Raise funds, raise awareness, recruit other ambassadors.

What will you get in return?

- Meet like-minded people, receive training and support, gain experience and satisfaction, a flexible role to suit you.

Want to know more?

· You will need to be self-sufficient, as this is primarily a lone working role. However, there will be opportunities to connect with other volunteers and ShelterBox throughout the year.

· We’ll never pressure you into taking on a talk or activity. All we ask is that volunteers take part in 8 activities throughout the year.

· You may need to be able to drive or use public transport but it is not essential. You could give talks online instead on platforms such as Teams and/or Zoom.

· You can make the role your own, by adapting talks and creating your own opportunities. We can support you if you have an idea how to use your network of contacts or local knowledge to create your own local fundraising event.

· We are committed to creating a culture in which equity, diversity and inclusion are championed and valued across our international organisation and in all our work, and the personal responsibilities we are all expected to uphold as part of our roles here.

What to expect from us.

· Online training (both onboarding and ongoing opportunities).

· A t-shirt, name-badge, and other materials.

· Access to our Volunteer Resource page where you’ll find digital guides, case studies of people we have helped, resources for your chosen activity (including pre-prepared PowerPoint presentations and notes for Speakers).

· Access to and training in using our online portal to manage your diary and sign up for talks and events in your community.

· Buddying and shadowing opportunities with other volunteers.

· Support and guidance from a dedicated and passionate team who believe in the importance of volunteers.

· Fortnightly newsletters with the most up-to-date information.

Next steps.

We ask everyone to complete an application form, which is followed up with an informal interview (by phone/Zoom/Teams). If you and I both feel it’s a suitable role for you, we will take up references and then organise an induction for you.

Thank you for your interest in joining the ShelterBox family. 

International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) is a UK-registered animal welfare charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need.

Our first project, established in 2009, is based in Borneo where we provide a lifeline to thousands of dogs and cats every year in need of veterinary care and support. Our companion animal projects and support programmes for other species have since developed in other parts of the world, including Romania, Penang Island, the Philippines, and Tanzania.

Our Auctions for Animals team is looking to expand and requires a passionate admin volunteer to help us continue to run successful online fundraising events. Ensuring our monthly auction records are kept up-to-date and communicating with our supporters and donors will be your main priority. You will also be supporting our team with other admin needs and contributing to our social media presence. 

Experience of Google Workspace would be an advantage along with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently. As our main auctions are run through our facebook group so you must have an active account. 

We would ask that you can commit 1-3 hours per week, and while some tasks may be time sensitive, your hours can be flexible and can fit around your other commitments.

If you would like to help us increase awareness of IAPWA’s work and raise vital funds, we would love to hear from you.

Are you a forward-thinking financial leader passionate about scaling startups globally? Do you believe in combining financial expertise with mentorship and teamwork to build a lasting legacy? If so, Unify Giving (UG) is looking for a CFO to join our mission of revolutionising direct charitable giving. 

As our CFO, you’ll play a key role in driving our financial strategy, ensuring operational efficiency, and helping us scale globally. We’re looking for someone approachable and collaborative, with a passion for educating and leading, who will work hand-in-hand with the leadership team to achieve our vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Growth & Banking: Identify the best banking options and guide UG through evolving its business model as we scale, ensuring flexibility and sustainability.

Fundraising & Financial Planning: Develop financial forecasts, drive fundraising campaigns, and craft strategies that demonstrate our company’s growth potential and financial health.

Equity Management: Oversee the company’s equity structure, ensuring strategic share allocation that balances stakeholder interests and supports long-term growth.

Cash Flow & Liquidity: Ensure we maintain optimal liquidity, effectively manage working capital, and strategically plan cash flow to meet operational needs.

Financial Reporting & Compliance: Lead the preparation of internal accounts, tax returns, and required filings. Oversee tax planning and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Who You Are:
•⁠  ⁠A proactive financial strategist with experience in startups and fundraising.
•⁠  ⁠Someone with a passion for mentorship and making finance approachable.
•⁠  ⁠A leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to driving global growth.

*This is a volunteer role to be reviewed at specific company milestones*

Tom’s Trust, a children's brain tumour charity, is looking for two new trustees to join our Board.

Although our office is based in Cambridge, where we were founded and where we provided our first service, we have grown from a regional to a national charity and want our Trustee Board to reflect that. We operate a hybrid meeting approach which supports this ambition to expand our Board.

We are particularly seeking trustees in the Oxfordshire or Liverpool areas, where our newest services are based, to work with our current Trustee Board of eight who work closely with our Senior Leadership Team to provide expertise and oversight of our ambitious strategy. Details of the Board are on our website.

We recognise the need to reflect, understand, and network, in each new region for which we provide a service and want to talk to enthusiastic individuals who have the professional skills, connections and understanding to help. Trustee roles are not paid, but Trustees will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses, including travel expenses. Trustee meetings are currently on a Monday evening every two months and these are hybrid with Trustees dialling in or attending in person. We have a number of subcommittees to support the main board, including clinical, fundraising, marketing and communications and finance.

In seeking new Trustees, the Board has the following objectives:

1. To make sure that the Board has the experience and skills in line with future priorities.

2. To gain different perspectives on the potential for Tom’s Trust and for its services.

3. To widen our network of contacts and support in new areas to help us support more families and new services.

Tom’s Trust is a growing and ambitious charity. Candidates must:

• Be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the North West and its strengths and challenges;
• Be willing to support our Team with contacts and ideas as they work hard to get the public to understand our work in the area;
• Support fundraising efforts to find new support to allow our service to continue, contribute to the development of fundraising strategies, and assist in securing resources for our programs and initiatives;
• Understand and uphold charity governance principles and the role of charities;
• Be comfortable working with fellow Trustees and professional staff in a collaborative team, able to negotiate and discuss complex ideas in a respectful way to reach a majority decision;
• Have empathy for the need to help families whose child has been affected by a brain tumour.

If this role resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.

About Tom’s Trust

Tom's Trust is the UK's only charity dedicated to providing mental health support to children and young people, with brain and other central nervous system tumours, and their families. We believe that every child with a brain tumour should have access to the mental health support that they need, as well as their loved ones. Approximately 500 children aged 0-19 are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year. That’s nearly 10 children per week. Many children experience serious mental health issues such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression, as a result of their tumour, and 62% of children who survive a brain tumour will then live with life-long disabilities (such as blindness, hearing loss, lost motor-function or learning disabilities).

Tom’s Trust clinical psychologists support hundreds of families, working within hospitals in the East, North East, North West and now starting in Thames Valley; helping children from diagnosis, through their brutal treatment and as they return to life at home. Our team is also there to support a family if their child is dying or has sadly died from this devastating disease. It is our mission is to provide psychological support to children with brain tumours and their families in every area of the UK that needs us.

Lead transformative sports initiatives and wellness programs that promote both mental and physical health. As the Sports and Wellness Programme Manager at Barawak, you will champion initiatives that empower our community to achieve holistic well-being.

Role Description

Introduction to the Sports and Wellness Programme at Barawak

Energize your service to the community with purpose at the forefront of Barawak's Sports and Wellness Programme, where we embrace the transformative power of physical activity and mental resilience. In direct alignment with our objective to nurture a community in peak health, this service line is a catalyst for change, advocating for holistic wellness and mental health. Our strategic vision is to launch groundbreaking sports and wellness initiatives that do more than just engage the body; they invigorate the mind and nourish the spirit.

Our mission through this service line is to offer a sanctuary of health and well-being that resonates with our broader vision of a community where every individual thrives. By integrating innovative sports programs and mental well-being activities, we're not only enhancing personal health but also fostering communal vitality. This initiative is a pledge to our community—a commitment to a future where wellness is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives, empowering the Afro-Hebrew community to soar to new heights of achievement and fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and execute the Sports and Wellness strategy and service line: Improve physical health and mental well-being through sports and related activities by launching novel sports and wellness initiatives that prioritize agility and holistic health.

• Forward-thinking initiatives: design and launch innovative sports and wellness initiatives that promote physical agility and holistic health within the community. These should include sessions for mental and physical well-being like football, exercise, and self-defence classes.

• Make discretionary referrals to subsidised counselling.

• Offer subsidised programmes for mental and physical wellbeing: champion mental health awareness by offering subsidised programs for mental and physical well-being, including access to wellbeing workshops.

2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of thefrequency and attendance of sports, counselling and wellness sessions; and the self-reported improvement in participants' mental and physical health after sessions. Provide this data to the Governance Team and Trustees on request.

3. Collaboration with Verticals Teams: 

• Partnership Development & Collaboration Team: Coordinate with this team to identify and establishalliances and partnerships with local, regional and global organisations, businesses, councils, and thegovernment to acquire Sports and Wellness resources, speakers or information.

• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Sports and Wellness service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Sports and Wellness service.

• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Sports and Wellness service delivery.

• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Sports and Wellnessservice across social media, press, and community events. 

4. Governance Team Interaction: Provide regular updates and reports to the Governance, Secretariat & Performance Reporting team. Ensure programmealignment with Barawak policies, procedures, strategy and objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Sports and Wellness service impact and effectiveness.

Person Specification:

• Skills: Strong organisational and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and adept at working in a collaborative environment. Eagar to learn new skills.

• Attributes: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Afro-Hebrew community in the UK. Commitment to Barawak's values of helping out, sticking together, and staying strong. Ability to work flexibly and respond to evolving community needs.

• Commitment: Passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families dealing with poverty. Innovative thinker with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.

Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.

Join our board as a trustee: help us navigate a path to a sustainable future

 Are you passionate about making a difference and equipped with the skills to guide a small charity through challenging times?

CMV Action are seeking proactive and committed trustees to join our board and support us in building a sustainable future.

About CMV Action

CMV Action is the only charity in the UK providing support and information to families affected by congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). Congenital CMV is the most common viral infection that can affect babies before birth, with potential long-term health impacts such as hearing loss, developmental delays and vision loss. It can also cause miscarriage and stillbirth.

As many as 1 in 200 newborn babies are born with congenital CMV.  The majority of these will not have any symptoms.  However, around 1 in 1,000 born in the UK every year will have permanent disabilities as a result of congenital CMV – around 900 children every year.  As congenital CMV is a relatively unknown condition, it is a common misconception that it is rare.  It is in fact more common than Down’s syndrome, Toxoplasmosis, Spina Bifida or Cystic Fibrosis.

What we’re looking for

 We welcome application from everyone, and are particularly interested to hear from individuals who share our values and can bring the following skills and experience to our board:

• Proactive and strategic thinkers: You are purposeful about the directions you choose and willing to explore new paths to drive our charity towards self-chosen outcomes.
• Experience in finances, fundraising, marketing or strategy planning: Your expertise in charity finance, fundraising strategy, business development, or organisational change will help us build a sustainable future.
• Collaborative leaders: You excel in building strong relationships and working effectively with a diverse range of people and organisations.
• Evidence-based decision-makers: You value research and expert advice, using robust evidence to guide strategic decisions that achieve the best outcomes.
• Committed to accountability and transparency: You act with integrity, ensuring our charity operates openly and ethically.
• Advocates for inclusivity: You are dedicated to ensuring that our work is accessible and equitable for all, embracing the diverse needs of the community we serve.

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public
• Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
• Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
• Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
• Processing sales and serving on the till
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
• Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
• A team player
• Friendly and helpful
• Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

This is a fantastic role to get involved locally and be at the forefront of solutions to help save nature in the Exeter area.

Join us as the volunteer leader of the RSPB Exeter & District Local Group and lead a group of enthusiastic members who are passionate about supporting the RSPB and exploring local wildlife. The group runs a full programme of activities, from outdoor walks and indoor talks to fundraising events. As the group leader, you will primarily lead the group and oversee the programme. You will be part of a friendly and helpful committee that share the same vision of bringing members closer to nature. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to use your leadership skills to make a valuable contribution to the work of the RSPB.

If you want to have an informal chat about the role, please ask for Richard, the current group leader. We’d love to hear from you.

Positively UK is recruiting new Trustees

Positively UK is a registered UK charity providing peer-led support, advocacy, and information to everyone living with HIV. We help people manage all aspects of their diagnosis, care, and life with HIV. We are a peer lead peer run charity and 90% of our staff are living with HIV. Our vision is a society where people with HIV live happy, healthy, and stigma-free lives. Our mission is to empower and support people living with HIV with the knowledge, tools, and connections they need to live fulfilling lives and reduce the stigma surrounding HIV. Positively UK’s Board of Trustees consists of eight members whose experiences range from lived experience and HIV activism to academic, financial, and clinical backgrounds. 

We are now looking for three new Trustees to join the Board. Ideally, the new board members will have experience in one of the following areas: legal, finance, fundraising, marketing. We are looking for people committed to use their networks to advance Positively UK’s mission and vision. 

Trustee Role Description 

A Trustee shares the responsibility for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives, and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. 

Trustees advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Positively UK to support the organisation’s mission and needs. 

Primary responsibilities 

• Ensuring the charity and its representatives function within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with Positively UK’s constitution 
• Upholding the fiduciary duty invested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity. Determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning. 
• Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries, and future beneficiaries at all times. 
• Promoting and developing the charity for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society. 
• Maintaining sound financial management of the charity’s resources 
• Ensuring the expenditure is in line with the organisation’s objectives, and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies. 
• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, acting as a counter-signatory on charity cheques and any applications for funds as requested. 
• Interviewing, appointing and performance monitoring of senior staff. 

Expectations 

• Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and at special events as able. 
• Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary. 
• Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by Positively UK’s mission, objectives, and programmes. 
• Help communicate and promote Positively UK’s activities widely 
• Be familiar with Positively UK’s finances and financial needs. 
• Understand Positively UK’s policies and procedures. 

Length of term 

• Two years, which may be renewed indefinitely. Proposal and approval are ratified at the Annual General Meeting in November. 

Meetings and time commitment 

• The Board of Trustees meets every two months (online or at Positively UK’s offices). The November meeting is combined with the Annual General Meeting. 
• Trustees are asked to attend additional meetings as representatives of Positively UK as they are determined. 

Accountability 

Trustees (individually) and the Board (collectively) are responsible and liable for the governance and functioning of the charity. They are accountable to a variety of stakeholders, including service users, members, the Charity Commission, and Companies House.