Legal Volunteer Roles
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Please be aware this is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
The Trans Legal Clinic is the first trans-led specialist gender identity legal charity in the UK. At its core, the Trans Legal Clinic is a human rights practice because Trans+ rights are human rights and without the influence of trans+ and non-binary people many of the human rights which are enjoyed by our cisgendered counterparts would cease to exist as we know them today. The mission of the Trans Legal Clinic is simple; we provide free and accessible legal help to transgender and non-binary people in need. Our overarching vision is a society where all people have access to the legal resources required for gender self-determination and where gender diversity is not just accepted but embraced, with trans+ people equipped with the necessary legal tools to navigate the world in their affirmed gender.
We are currently recruiting for the role of Administration Manager, who will oversee the clinic's administrative operations and ensure the smooth functioning of our office and supports various departments. They will respond to the CEO and COO, and be responsible for the Administrative Coordinator and IT Coordinator. They must be regularly available remotely and in person on Saturdays 1-6pm.
The Administration Manager will:
- manage and optimise office procedures and resources to ensure efficient operations and a productive work environment.
- provide administrative support to management, including scheduling, correspondence, and document management.
- maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring compliance with GDPR and organisational standards.
- assist in budget planning and management for administrative expenses, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial accountability.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
- fine attention to detail
- good awareness of the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive data
- excellent communication skills
- great organisation and time management
Please be aware this is an unpaid volunteer opportunity. Trans Legal Foundation is a registered charity. Charity Registration number: 1209517
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Call for Applications for New Trustees
Safe Passage International is looking for people to join our Board of Trustees who are passionate about our mission to champion safe passage for people seeking asylum.
We would particularly welcome applications from people who have lived (personal) experience of having to leave their home and cross borders in search of asylum and from people from Black, Asian, and other Minoritised Ethnic communities.
We are particularly seeking expertise in the following areas:
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UK and, international / EU law and public policies on the subject of asylum-seeking and immigration.
Safe Passage International has offices in the UK, France, and Greece, and we welcome international applicants with the expertise we require.
Whether you have been a Trustee before or are considering a Trustee role for the first time, we want to hear from you!
About Safe Passage International
Safe Passage International (SPI) is a charity that champions the rights of people seeking asylum and displaced people as they flee persecution. We use the law to help them access safe routes to a place of safety and we work alongside them to campaign for change and build public support for safe passage for all.
We have a particular focus on supporting unaccompanied children and young people to reunite with family and reach protection in Europe, although we also work with adults and family groups too.
We are based in the UK, with small offices also in France and Greece. These offices are locally registered not for profit companies who are part of Safe Passage International, overseen by the international UK Board of Trustees.
Safe Passage International advances its mission through five main strands of work:
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providing legal advice to asylum-seekers and their family members to help them be safely and legally reunited;
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holding governments and decision-makers to account on their legal obligations to people seeking asylum;
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campaigning and advocacy with policy makers in Government, Parliament, and other authorities to provide safe and legal routes for people seeking asylum;
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helping young people seeking asylum to settle upon arrival and working with them to campaign on issues that they are passionate about;
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Improving public awareness of the need for safe routes.
How to apply
Please read the role description linked below for full information about becoming a Safe Passage Trustee and how to apply for this opportunity.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 at 11.59 pm
Interview Date: Wednesday, 4th December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The COO’s will hold overarching responsibility for the daily business operations of the clinic. The COO will ensure efficient and effective management of all operational aspects, including programme implementation, volunteer management, and process optimisation.
They will be responsible for the management team and all volunteers within the organisation.
They will be able to effectively:
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring programmes are delivered efficiently and effectively following high-quality standards
- Develop and implement systems and processes to improve operational efficiency and scalability
- Manage and mentor volunteers, fostering a positive and productive environment and ensuring professional development opportunities
- Assist in budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure operational sustainability and alignment with strategic goals
- Collaborate with the CEO in developing and executing the strategic plan, ensuring alignment between operational activities and the clinic’s mission and objectives
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A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. 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 organisation. 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!
Duties
- To assist in ensuring policy and procedure across the organization is applied correctly
- To maintain up to date records of important documents and policy
- To assist senior management and trustees in meetings
- To provide admin support to the Head of Governance
- To assist in maintaining GDPR compliance
Requitements
- Formal legal education or experience in the legal sector
- Note taking experience
- A good knowledge of GDPR
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 organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
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We are looking for a well organised and methodical person to take on the role of Company Secretary and Trustee. The successful candidate will be able to take good minutes and have good administration skills and be able to ensure compliance with statutory duties and reporting.
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and in this respect the company secretary will have some specific duties under company law and common law in their capacity as company secretary, including preparing and filing annual returns with Companies House in addition to those required by the Charity Commission. The general duties and responsibilities of the company secretary include:
· Maintaining the register of trustees / directors and secretaries, the register of trustees’ and secretary’s interests
· Being familiar with the charity’s governing document, the legal responsibilities of charities under the Charities Act 2009 and the charity’s internal governance rules
· Helping to ensure that charity trustees file all relevant statutory returns and information with the Charity Commission and Companies House, to include annual reports and changes to the charity’s details and/or trustee details
· Ensuring that the Council of Trustees are aware of the requirements to comply with the relevant codes such as the charity’s Code of Conduct for Charity Trustees and the Charities Governance Code
· Ensuring that for those Trustees who are also company directors that they are aware of the requirements to comply with the requirements of a company director to:
o follow the company's rules, shown in its articles of association
o keep company records and report changes
o file company accounts and company tax return
o inform other shareholders if they might personally benefit from a transaction the company makes
o to pay any Corporation Tax due
· Ensuring that decisions and actions of the council of trustees are accurately recorded and implemented
· Tracking progress with the charity’s risk register/ business plan/ strategic plan and making sure any correspondence for the charity trustees is brought to the attention of the council
Registered Charity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Oak National Academy is an independent public body, funded by the Department for Education. We help improve the quality of curriculum teachers teach and pupils access, and lower teacher workload from lesson planning. We achieve this by providing free access to thousands of teacher-made, fully-sequenced teaching resources, aligned to the national curriculum, and inspiration and advice for schools on how to design their own curriculum.
We are looking for new members to join our Board sub-committees.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your valuable input and expertise, ensuring that the committee’s work aligns with Oak's strategic goals and operates under strong governance frameworks. This in turn will help ensure Oak achieves its mission: to improve pupil outcomes and close the disadvantage gap by supporting teachers to teach and enabling pupils to access a high-quality curriculum.
We have a number of roles available across our four committees:
- Finance, Audit & Risk Committee: Oversees Oak’s financial management, risk control, internal audit, and ensuring that Oak adheres to public sector financial regulations and value-for-money principles.
- Remuneration & HR Committee: Oversees Oak’s pay and benefits structure, ensuring that remuneration policies are transparent, fair, and in line with public sector guidelines.
- Curriculum Committee: Ensures Oak’s curriculum and resources support the improvement of educational outcomes and help to close the disadvantage gap.
- Product Committee: Responsible for the strategy, development, and oversight of Oak’s digital products. The committee ensures that Oak’s online platforms and resources are innovative, user-focused, and aligned with its educational mission.
Our committees support the Board in the fulfilment of its functions. This includes ensuring effective arrangements for governance and compliance processes, providing strategic support and challenge and monitoring results and impact. They are an essential part of helping us achieve our strategic aims.
Responsibilities
- Attend and actively contribute to at least 3 virtual committee meetings a year, providing informed input based on your area of expertise.
- Work effectively with other Committee members to support the team in delivering against Oak’s strategic goals.
- Monitor performance against agreed targets and provide support, advice and challenge to the executive team on their delivery.
- Ensure Committees operate within the limits of their authority, including in accordance with the Nolan Principles and the code of conduct for board members of public bodies, and abiding to conditions relating to the use of public funds. This includes being seen as politically impartial and consideration of conflicts of interest.
- Ensure high standards of corporate governance are observed at all times and that Oak remains compliant with its statutory, legal, and regulatory obligations.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- The ability to make strategic, evidenced based decisions by drawing on and applying the latest information or research.
- Exceptional communication skills to support the ability to build effective relationships at senior level and/or between organisations.
- The ability to drive forward the work of an organisation at non-executive level, with a successful track record in the public, voluntary or private sectors of ensuring that strategic objectives are achieved.
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of public service, including the ethical use of public funds.
- Experience and knowledge that will contribute to the functioning of a Committee.
Candidates ideally will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of experience in one of the following areas:
- Expertise in evidence-based curriculum and/or pedagogy
- Teaching or school leadership
- Digital/Technology
- Commercial
- Legal
- HR
- Executive leadership
We are also looking for candidates to demonstrate the following generic committee leadership skills
- Governance
- Statutory compliance
- Performance management
- Diligence
- Risk management
- Integrity/ethics
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about supporting unpaid carers in Wiltshire and Dorset? We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic trustees to help shape the future of our charity! As a trustee, you’ll steer our strategic direction, work closely with our senior leadership team, and ensure we’re making a real difference. We’d especially love to hear from you if you have expertise in health and social care, income generation, marketing and communications, and volunteer management – though this isn’t an exhaustive list!
Some of the key responsibilities of a Trustee include:
– Set and monitor our goals and strategic plans
– Ensure we comply with all legal and regulatory standards
– Safeguard the charity’s finances and prevent fraud
– Attend approximately 4 board meetings a year
If you’re passionate and ready to contribute, we want to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Become, the national charity for children in care and young care leavers, is here to make a difference to individual lives right now, and to improve the care system as a whole for future generations. We believe that young people who’ve experienced care should have the same chances as everyone else to live happy, fulfilled lives. We put young people at the heart of everything we do – helping them to be powerful agents of positive change in their own lives, in the care system and in society.
Due to recent and forthcoming planned retirements we are now seeking three new Trustees to join our diverse and dynamic Board of Trustees.
As a Trustee you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our charity and work with other Trustees and the staff team to help us deliver our mission of helping children in care and young care leavers to unleash their potential and to make the care system the best it can be.
This is an important and exciting time to join Become as we finalise our new five year strategy with lots of ambition for the coming years.
Our target is to have at least half of our Board members who are care-experienced. We also actively seek to bring diversity of perspectives and experience, and welcome applications from younger people, those with disabilities, those from racially-marginalised backgrounds and LGBTQ+ communities. Gender balance is important to us so we particularly encourage women to apply.
We are particularly seeking Trustees who have experience in the areas of Human Resources (HR), Fundraising, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), and Legal.
Please see the role description for further details.
This is an unpaid role, but we provide expenses for travel and subsistence.
If you are interested, please send a CV and covering letter by close of play on Friday 8 November 2024 telling us why you're applying and how you meet what we’re looking for to us by e-mail.
There will be a two stage interview process:
- Interview with young people (online) – Tuesday 19 November
- Interview with Trustees (and with the Chief Executive) – Thursday 28 November
The Board of Trustees interview will take place in person at 88 Old Street, London, EC1V 9HU.
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The charity for children in care and young care leavers.
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About Us
Islington Law Centre provides high quality, free, independent advice and legal representation to enable people to improve their lives; and seeks to influence law, policy and practice.
We work with people on low or no incomes, who could not afford to pay for a lawyer.
Our passion is fighting poverty in Islington and beyond by giving specialist legal help to the most vulnerable people. We believe that access to justice is the cornerstone of any fair and equitable society.
What will you be doing?
Islington Law Centre is a charity providing free legal advice and casework in specialist areas of social welfare law. We advise on housing, immigration, welfare rights, education and debt and run an out-of-hours clinic for limited civil litigation matters for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Time Commitment:
- Mostly outside office hours, mainly at home
- Estimate of time needed: 0-5 hours / month
- We have 6 Trustee meetings per year.
What are we looking for?
- For the Treasurer position - A qualified accountant or having skills in relation to issues set out under the Role description above.
- Commitment to the organisation with willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to perform an effective role.
- Strategic vision and ability to think creatively.
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Good, independent judgement.
- Tact and diplomacy, impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adherence to Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
What difference will you make?
Your life experience and professional skills can make a real difference to people accessing justice within Islington.
Joining our Board of Trustees may be your next challenge, helping you build your knowledge and skills.
You would be involved in a number of strategic decisions with the opportunity to deliver some specific project work from time to time.
Before you apply
Please send us a message on the Reach platform and we will send you a short application form to complete.
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Michael Roberts Charitable Trust (MRCT), a cornerstone of Harlow's community support network, is seeking four passionate and dedicated practicing Christians to join its Board of Trustees.
MRCT provides vital services to those in need in and around Harlow. These services include the Harlow Foodbank, Maybury Open Door (drop-in centre), Bump to Five (baby bank), Harlow Community School Uniform Exchange, the Bounty Club Community Supermarket, the Hive Community Forum and the Community Cafe.
We rely on the commitment of our Trustees to ensure responsible governance and continued impact, all motivated by our strong Christian ethos. Currently, we are seeking to recruit new trustees to bring extra skills and experience to our board.
As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the MRCT. Your expertise will be vital in guiding the Trust's strategic direction, overseeing financial management, and ensuring compliance with UK charity law.
Key tasks:
- Embrace the organisation’s vision, mission and values.
- Ensure the charity complies with its governing document and charity law.
- Ensure focus on strategy, performance, risk and assurance rather than operational matters.
- Act with integrity, making objective decisions without undue influence by special or personal interests.
- Ensure openness and accountability, build public trust and confidence in MRCT’s work and legitimacy in representing beneficiaries and stakeholders.
- Uphold collective responsibility of the board.
- Commit sufficient time and energy to the role of trustee and make reasonable use of own skills and experience to support the work of the board and MRCT.
- Ensure an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to their local Christian church. Our ideal candidates would:
- Share our passion for supporting the Harlow community.
- Possess strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
- Be an effective team player with excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrate the 7 principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
- Able to commit the time and effort required.
- Bring relevant capabilities that help the board perform its role effectively and achieve MRCT’s vision.
- Pray for and thus actively contribute to the Trust's work.
MRCT would particularly welcome applications from those with experience in one (or more) of the following areas:
- Finance: To provide guidance on financial best practice.
- Marketing & Communications: Helping to raise awareness of the Trust's work and attract new supporters.
- Human Resources: Providing guidance on recruitment, management, and development.
- Volunteer Management: Providing guidance on recruitment, management, and development of volunteers.
- Fundraising: Providing insight with regard to effective fundraising strategies.
- Legal: experience or knowledge of Charity Law.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) is a life-saving charity. We work to save lives, reduce and prevent disability, and reduce suffering from critical illness and injury, by delivering a first-class pre-hospital emergency medical service to the people of Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.
The Essex Air Ambulance was launched in 1998 as a double paramedic service and became the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) in April 2007. Since the introduction of doctors in 2008, our aim is to bring the hospital to the patient when they need it the most. We have over 60 clinicians and air crew members who operate out of our two airbases; the recently refurbished Earls Colne and our state-of-the-art new airbase in North Weald. Our two charity offices in both locations employ circa 90 passionate staff, with a close, family-style culture and we have over 450 dedicated volunteers. EHAAT also runs nine charity shops spread throughout the region together with a donations centre based in Stevenage, all operating through a mixture of paid staff and volunteers.
Trustees
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT)
Location: In person attendance at Earls Colne or North Weald, Essex for Board meetings and online attendance at subcommittee meetings
Hours: Ability to give on average 1 day per month commitment
This is an unremunerated position, but reasonable expenses can be claimed
The Trustee role at EHAAT is a hugely exciting one. Unlike NHS emergency services, EHAAT is a charity providing a free life-saving service, 24/7, by helicopters and by rapid response vehicles. As a Trustee, you will play a pivotal role to ensure that we continue to deliver our life-saving service. We are an exciting and complex organisation, with clinical, aviation, charity and retail teams.
The role of Trustee will be to support EHAAT’s continued growth and to help drive the charity forward, shaping our strategy for the future.
We are seeking two Trustees who have:
- A commitment to EHAAT, its vision and values
- Commercial experience in a leadership capacity at a similar or larger organisation
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
- Desirable for at least one of the appointees: an accountancy qualification
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust is committed to achieving greater diversity across the team, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, please view and download the appointment brief by clicking the ‘Appointment Brief’ button located on the role on the Prospectus website.
Deadline for applications: Midnight Monday 18th November 2024
Interviews with Prospectus: 25-29th November 2024
Interviews and engagement meetings with EHAAT: 4th December 2024
The successful candidate will be invited to attend the 11th December 2024 Board with a view to being co-opted onto the Board at that meeting.
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It Gets Better UK envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals. We strive to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ people and to provide positive and reassuring messages to LGBTQ+ youth.
Founded in 2010 in America, the It Gets Better Project has since grown into a global movement, with affiliated charities in 20 different countries. We launched in the UK in October 2018 and have grown significantly since then. Our rapidly expanding organisation now includes a newly appointed staff team consisting of a CEO and a Volunteer Coordinator, alongside a dedicated team of volunteers across the UK.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking dynamic and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. We are particularly looking for expertise in the following key areas:
Key areas of expertise and desired backgrounds
- Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Fundraising:
- Experience in securing and managing corporate partnerships, preferably within the charity sector. Knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and strategic fundraising initiatives that drive financial support and long-term relationships.
- Experience in securing and managing corporate partnerships, preferably within the charity sector. Knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and strategic fundraising initiatives that drive financial support and long-term relationships.
- Charity Law:
- Extensive knowledge of UK charity law, with experience in providing legal advice on governance, compliance, contracts, and safeguarding within a charitable context.
- Extensive knowledge of UK charity law, with experience in providing legal advice on governance, compliance, contracts, and safeguarding within a charitable context.
- Small Charity Growth and Development:
- Proven track record in leading or advising small charities through periods of growth. Expertise in strategic planning, resource management, volunteer engagement, and scaling operations sustainably.
- Proven track record in leading or advising small charities through periods of growth. Expertise in strategic planning, resource management, volunteer engagement, and scaling operations sustainably.
- Community Engagement and Advocacy:
- Deep understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, with experience in community organising, advocacy, or public engagement. Ability to build strong relationships with community stakeholders and effectively represent the charity’s mission.
Whilst these are key areas we are looking to recruit for, we are also looking for other individuals who share a commitment and passion for our mission, and have other skills they believe could help further our reach and impact.
Roles and responsibilities
As a trustee, you will play a critical role in guiding our strategic direction, ensuring good governance, and supporting the delivering of our mission. Your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Oversight: Collaborate with fellow trustees and staff to develop and implement strategies that align with the charity’s goals and ensure its sustainable growth.
- Advisory Role: Provide expert advice in your area of expertise, whether that be corporate partnerships, legal matters, charity growth, or community engagement.
- Support and Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting our work and engaging with key stakeholders to advance our mission.
- Operational Input: While our board is transitioning from an operational to a more strategic focus, trustees will still be expected to take on functional roles as needed, especially in areas where the charity requires additional support
Qualifications and skills
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ youth and can bring the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing equality and inclusivity within the LGBTQ+ community.
- Relevant professional experience in one or more of the key areas listed above.
- Strong strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to high-level decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Willingness to dedicate time and expertise to the charity’s success.
Time commitment
- The Board meets at least four times a year.
- It is expected the trustees spent at least two hours a week on their duties.
- As we continue to transition our board to a more strategic focus, trustees may be asked to support operational tasks on an as-needed basis.
Equality and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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It Gets Better UK envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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One In Four is looking for a new treasurer. We are a charity providing specialist support for survivors of sexual abuse, domestic abuse or violence in childhood or as adults.
Who we are
One in Four is one of the UK’s leading counselling support charities, with over 24 years’ experience of specialising in the long-term recovery support for adults and children who have a lived experience and survived sexual abuse and violence. We provide professional training for those working with survivors, advocacy and education of the public in the nature of sexual abuse and its effect on those who have been subject to it.
The role
Your role as treasurer will be to
– Monitor the financial standing of the charity and report to the Board regarding cash-flow forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
– Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.
– Act as a counter signatory for on-line payments and applications to funders, and ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.
– Liaise with external auditors on financial issues and ensure that the organisation’s finances are responsibly managed and invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves.
Qualities of a Treasurer
Essential
- Qualified accountant with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge.
- Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes.
- Competent use of IT skills.
- Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
- Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Good communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices.
- Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
- Skills and experience in one or more areas of non-executive governance and management, e.g. strategic planning, business management, financial/accountancy, understanding of HR issues, experience of Trusts or other grant-giving bodies, particularly fundraising and legal knowledge.
- A team-oriented approach to problem-solving and management.
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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
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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HiDDEN is seeking a passionate independent Chair to spearhead our network in celebrating and preserving Greater Manchester's hidden heritage and unique stories.
Job Description
HiDDEN is a supportive network celebrating unique and rare heritage, believing that we are stronger together. Our vision is to be recognised as a champion of hidden heritage, increasing the preservation and visibility of rare stories and collections across Greater Manchester. HiDDEN values passion, inclusivity, knowledge sharing, and environmental responsibility.
Following a comprehensive review and with support from a Heritage Compass grant, HiDDEN has developed a new 'members agreement' to guide the network's future.
The members have expressed a clear desire for an independent Chair to lead HiDDEN, providing strategic leadership and ensuring the network continues celebrating and preserving Greater Manchester's hidden heritage, rare collections, and unique stories.
The Chair will play a pivotal role in driving the network's growth and impact, working collaboratively with both members and volunteers to achieve these shared goals.
Job Requirements
Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within the heritage, cultural, or nonprofit sectors.
Experience in governance, strategic planning, and decision-making processes.
Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing small heritage organisations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to facilitate inclusive discussions and achieve consensus.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to act impartially and mediate conflicts.
Passion for heritage and a commitment to HiDDEN's values of inclusivity, knowledge sharing, and environmental responsibility.
Willingness to commit 1-2 days per month, including participation in bi-monthly planning meetings.
Enthusiasm for working with a network of small to medium volunteer-led organisations to achieve shared goals.
Job Responsibilities
Ensure alignment with HiDDEN's purpose, vision, and values.
Oversee the adherence to the HiDDEN Code of Conduct.
Facilitate the annual review of the members' agreement and the Code of Practice.
Chair bi-monthly HiDDEN planning meetings, fostering inclusive and balanced discussions.
Guide decision-making processes to achieve majority consensus in line with network objectives.
Lead the development and refinement of HiDDEN's strategic initiatives.
Advocate for the network's sustainability, identifying opportunities for growth and impact in the cultural sector.
Collaborate closely with Manchester Histories, the identified organisation for project management, to ensure effective implementation of strategies and initiatives.
Represent HiDDEN at national and regional conferences, events, and within the heritage sector.
Act as an ambassador for HiDDEN, promoting its mission and objectives to external stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with key partners and funders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.