Trustees (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

Join SUNSHINE and Make a BIG Impact!

We are SUNSHINE, an inspiring grassroots community charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.

At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring people at the heart of everything we do.

We can’t do this alone—we need you!

We’re seeking volunteers to take on the essential role of Trustee, who will oversee our charity’s governance and be a guiding light in SUNSHINE’s leadership, combating social isolation and nurturing our young charity.

We are especially interested in people with experience in the following areas;

1. Lived Experience: Trustees who have personal experience with social isolation or loneliness can provide us with valuable insights and empathy and guide us on our journey, especially when making key decisions.

2. Community Engagement and Partnership Building: Experience in community development and engagement would help us  reach the communities we serve and help us build and maintain strong community connections and partnerships.

3. Fundraising and Financial Management: Trustees with skills in fundraising, budgeting, and financial oversight can help ensure the charity’s financial health and sustainability, especially in getting hands on to write funding grant applications to help us generate income or to lead on fundraising events to help us kickstart our charity.

4. Governance and Compliance: Knowledge of charity governance, legal requirements, and compliance would help us ensure the charity operates within the law and follows best practices.

5. Strategic Planning: Trustees should be able to contribute to the strategic direction of the charity, helping to set goals and develop plans to achieve them.

6. Marketing and Communications: Experience in marketing, public relations, and communications can help us to raise awareness of the charity’s mission and attract support, as well as expand our reach to those who need our support.

We also accept applications from people from other backgrounds and experiences who can really help our brand new start-up charity make a real difference.

As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in our transformative mission. Your role will involve:

• Governance Guardian: Oversee the governance of our charity, ensuring we operate within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Strategic Advisor: Provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure our charity’s objectives are met.
• Fiduciary Steward: Monitor our financial health and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve our mission.
• Advocacy Ambassador: Represent SUNSHINE, advocating for our cause and building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Leadership Mentor: Support and mentor our team, embodying the values of SUNSHINE and fostering a culture of excellence and empathy.

We are looking for those with a Heart of Gold who resonate with our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.

If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply.

We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives