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Help us make people’s experience of homeless temporary accommodation short, safe and healthy.
The Treasurer will support the Board to oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice, the
Constitution and legal requirements, and report to the Board at regular intervals about the financial position of the charity.
The Treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and are appropriate
for the charity. (Despite this all trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the administration of the charity).
Main responsibilities:
- To support the Board to oversee and to ensure appropriate presentation of budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements.
- To ensure appropriate presentation of accounts and records, ensuring that financial resources are spent in accordance with the charity’s policies, good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
Main duties:
- Liaising, where applicable with the CEO (or other appropriate member of staff).
- Supporting the Board to monitor the financial viability of the charity.
- Creating in conjunction with relevant senior staff sound financial instruments for the control of charity assets.
- Ensuring that staff create sound financial instruments for the control of charity assets.
- Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s Strategic Plan.
- Ensuring that the annual accounts are compliant with the current charities’ SORP.
- Ensuring close working relationships with the internal audit team and Committees of the Board.
- Ensuring that sound financial management is maintained and ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects.
- Acting as a counter signatory on charity cheques and any applications and receipts of funding (if necessary or mandated).
Those considering a role as Chair of the Board are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV and Expression
of Interest covering letter (one side of A4), which will be shared and considered by our Nominations and
Remuneration Committee. In your covering letter, please briefly outline your reasons for wanting to become a trustee, along with any specific experiences or skills that you feel are relevant; and why you feel they will be beneficial to Justlife and its beneficiaries.
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Pecan is seeking an accountant and Christian to join the Board of Trustees as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance committee. See person spec.
Pecan is a community development charity based in Peckham. We work with the local community to help people find a way through seemingly impossible barriers to a better future.
Over the past 30 years, we’ve seen thousands of clients flourish through our programs, including: ex-offenders and their families, refugees and asylum seekers, young people and the long-term unemployed. We see our service users as people who need supporting – not problems which need solving.
We advocate for those we work with, challenging inequality and injustice at a local and national level to provide hope and belief in a better a future for our community.
Board meetings are held on 10-12 occasions annually on a weeknight at 6.30pm.
Meetings of the Finance committee are held quarterly at a time agreed between trustees and management.
The Treasurer, along with the other finance committee members and senior management, guides the financial and business matters of the charity in line with good practice and in accordance with our governing documents and legal obligations. There are no executive responsibilities within Pecan and the Treasurer will not be an employee.
Main responsibilities and duties - in addition to the general responsibilities of a Trustee and undertaken with other members of the Finance sub-committee
- To scrutinise and recommend budgets, accounts, financial policies, management accounts and financial statements to the board of Trustees after discussions with the Chief Executive, other senior staff, and other members of the Finance Committee, where applicable.
- To ensure that proper accounts and records are kept, ensuring financial resources are spent and invested in line with the charity’s policies, good governance mechanisms, and legal and regulatory requirements
- To ensure that Pecan has appropriate reserves and investment policies.
- Liaising where applicable with appropriate members of the core management team responsible for the financial and operational activities of the charity.
- Attending and contributing to the work of finance committee in line with its terms of reference and reporting back to the board of Trustees verbally and in writing.
- Liaising with the charity’s auditors where appropriate and monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity.
- Ensuring that specific financial and organisational controls and systems are in place and adhered to.
- Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans.
- Ensuring that sound financial management of the charity’s resources is maintained and that expenditure and investment are in line with the charity’s objects.
- Reviewing the financial aspects of the charity’s risk register.
Person specification
● A Christian.
● Experience of financial management, planning and strategic influence.
● An understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
● The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
● Commitment to the mission and values of Pecan.
● Commitment to safeguarding the reputation and values of Pecan.
● Experience of board or committee membership in a charitable organisation.
● Skills and experience to strengthen the work of the committee in areas including fundraising, impact and evaluation, digital technology and administration.
● Being prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the Board
● Willingness to be available to staff to discuss issues related to the Treasurer portfolio.
Trusteeships
We are also seeking expressions of interest by the same date from people with similar experience interested in becoming a Trustee. We are currently particularly interested in recruiting new trustees with fundraising and/or buildings experience.
Trustees are required to sign Pecan’s Statement of Faith.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our Board as Treasurer as we continue our ambition to support more disadvantaged families and help transform their lives with the anticipation, enjoyment and memory of a holiday.
Location: 7-14 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4YR
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 4th November.
Who we are
Family Holiday Charity helps families get time away together, often for the first time ever.
There are more than 2.5 million families with dependent children in the UK who cannot afford to have a holiday. Not a fancy holiday at an all-inclusive resort but a holiday that would cost about £600.
In fact, it’s around a third of families for whom this kind of holiday is simply out of reach. We know that the very same families are often dealing with mental or physical ill-health, domestic abuse, bereavement, a disability or are kinship or young carers.
They NEED a holiday more than most.
About the role
Family Holiday Charity is seeking a Treasurer to work alongside the Finance Director, Senior Leadership Team and other Trustees to guide the charity’s financial strategy and ultimately ensure the charity delivers its mission and vision.
The Treasurer will also chair the Audit and Risk Committee, collaborating with fellow trustees to manage risk, support income generation and align financial strategy with the charity’s mission.
The Treasurer ensures that the Board have oversight of the charity’s financial affairs, promoting its financial viability and compliance with legal obligations.
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for supporting all families to get time away together.
You’ll have a strong background in financial management and commercial income generation, as well as an appetite to explore new opportunities to diversify our income and grow our impact. Prior involvement in charity finance, fundraising, or pension schemes would be helpful but isn’t essential.
You’ll be comfortable chairing meetings and will promote a collaborative team environment.
We welcome applications from people with a broad range of backgrounds and from all sections of the community.
Time commitment
We’ll ask you to participate in four two-hour Board Meetings per year, either in person at our office in London, which has a lift, or remotely. They are in Feb, May, Aug and Nov on Thursday evenings from 5-7pm.
We also get together for a strategy day in September which is held on a weekday in London, and you’d need to attend that in person. We can support with any access needs for in-person meetings.
The Audit and Risk committee also meets four times a year, two weeks ahead of the Board meetings. Meetings are virtual and scheduled for two hours.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 4th November.
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Become a Trustee of Buglife!
Position: Trustee
Location: UK (Remote/Hybrid meetings)
Application Deadline: 17 November 11.59pm GMT
Salary: Volunteer role
Join us in our mission to protect invertebrate species and promote a wildlife-rich planet. We are seeking Trustees to join our board.
About Buglife
Buglife is Europe’s only charity dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates. We aim to stop the extinction of these vital species and foster sustainable populations through habitat protection, species recovery, and advocacy.
Role overview
As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the organisation’s management and administration, contributing to strategic decisions that support our vision of a thriving natural world.
Please see the Trustee Recruitment Pack for more details on our website.
Skills specification
We are looking for a diverse range of skills to enrich our board. While previous trusteeship experience is not required, any of the following areas of expertise would be valuable:
- Change management: Revising and recreating strategies; changes in leadership, restructuring organisations; globalisation.
- Community engagement: Engaging communities in rural and urban areas; developing memberships.
- Conservation: Studies and/or practical experience of conservation in the UK, particularly invertebrates.
- Digital communications: Digital communications and/or marketing; social media growth; digital campaigns.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Lived experience of an identity marginalised in the UK; developing or contributing to better EDI practice both internally within an organisation and/or wider engagement and communications.
- HR: HR management and expertise; organisational procedures; employment law.
- Legal: Legal duties of trustees and best practice in governance; charity law and compliance.
Role commitment
- Attend three half-day meetings and one full-day meeting per year, along with preparation time for board materials.
- Participate in occasional additional meetings and committees.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to attracting a diverse board and encourage applications from young people, people of colour, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
As part of our commitment to attracting and considering a diverse pool of candidates, we are operating a Guaranteed Interview Scheme which means that all candidates who are people of colour and/or people with disabilities, who share this information with us via the candidate survey and opt in to the scheme will be met for a first stage interview if they have experience or training in any of the skills specified. This will be a 15-minute online interview with one of the recruitment team.
We are also specifically looking for young people (18-30) interested in trusteeship and have created two shadow trusteeship roles. The successful candidates will help us shape the shadow trusteeships in terms of the time commitment they can make to the board and the areas of governance they would like to be more engaged in. This will be discussed during the interview. As a new initiative, we will be trialling the shadow trusteeship programme for one year, after which the shadow trustees can decide to become full members of the board.
How to Apply
Please complete the candidate survey when applying for role on our website to help us measure diversity (and opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you are eligible)
- We invite you to apply for these roles in your own unique way be that cover letter (no more than 450 words) or something more creative letting us know what skills or experience you have that aligns with the ‘skills specification’ above.
- A CV (no longer than two sides of A4).
Webinar
We will be holding a webinar to talk to interested candidates and answer your questions about trusteeship on 10 November, online at 6-7pm BST, before the application deadline 17 November 11.59pm BST. This will be an opportunity to ask us questions about Buglife and trusteeship and figure out if we would be a good fit for you.
Details of how to register for the webinar are available on our website under jobs.
If you cannot make this webinar but would still like to find out more before applying, please email us and we will do our best to arrange an alternative opportunity.
Expenses
While this role is unpaid, Buglife will cover travel expenses to meetings, overnight accommodation, and other necessary costs incurred while fulfilling trustee duties.
Join Us
Help us save the small things that run the planet. Your expertise can make a significant difference in conservation efforts.
Please see the Trustee Recruitment Pack on our website.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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ECL has been established for 30 years and exists to enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Through our enrichment activities at local community centres, we help people have fun, make friends, learn new skills and be themselves. Our aim is to reduce social isolation for people with learning disabilities and/or autism and to improve feelings of self confidence and self worth. The people who attend our sessions are also developing life skills in a safe and trusted setting, supported by a team of volunteers who are sensitive to their needs.
The governing structure of the charity means that we have a Board of Trustees who meet quarterly to ensure that the organisation is being run efficiently, effectively and compliantly.We are currently looking for a Company Secretary to join the Board and fulfil the following functions:
- Administration and compliance
- Preparing for board meetings, four times a year
- Taking meeting minutes
This role is expected to require half a day per month to meet the above requirments.
Experience in the legal, accounting or other professional sectors would be an advantage to this role, however it is not a necessity for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy status. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently underrepresented within the organisation, including but not limited to people from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and people from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.
We exist to enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and thoroughbred breeding industry. We are seeking an advisory committee member who shares our vision that everyone from the horseracing and breeding industry and community feels supported and has the opportunity to thrive.
The Racing Welfare group – including our housing association, Racing Homes – has exciting times ahead as we seek to secure long-term sustainable funding for our core services and plan the expansion and reorganisation of our housing portfolio.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for the work that we do and who is familiar with the challenges of running a national organisation.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking to add to the expertise that we have on either the Finance Investment & Audit committee or the Housing Committee (Racing Homes) through enthusiastic individuals who are looking to develop their own skills and experience. We are particularly look for those with:
· Experience and expertise in charity audit and statutory compliance, preferably someone who has held a senior position in an audit firm or is otherwise familiar with charity SORP; or
· Professional experience with construction projects and the build environment; or
· Legal expertise in the property or social housing sector.
Please note, as this post will involve governing and advising on services that have direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature it will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure. We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.
What will you be doing?
Our committees meet up to four times a year - usually twice via video-call and twice in person. The meetings are currently routinely attended by at least three trustees along with other advisory committee members, as well as relevant members of the Executive Team. The meetings are held to discuss strategic matters, as well as report on significant current challenges or issues, and to assist the main board with high level decision making.
There will also be the requirement to undertake a committee member induction which we anticipate being a one-off one-day commitment. Each year, in addition to the committee meetings we anticipate another two days commitment would be required.
We invite committee members to join the Charity for an initial period of three years with the possibility of Trusteeship after one year.
What difference will you make?
Demand for Racing Welfare and Racing Homes’ services is higher than ever and in common with the charity sector as a whole funding those services is increasingly more challenging.
Racing Welfare continues to review, improve and expand a large portfolio of welfare and wellbeing services which make a significant difference to the lives of individuals working in horseracing, their employers, the horse racing industry and in turn, communities and society.
Racing Homes currently has 165 units of accommodation housing young people, working age staff and retirees from the Racing industry. We have housing schemes in Newmarket, Lambourn, Middleham and Malton and have advanced plans for new schemes in two of those locations, providing more than thirty additional new units of accommodation.
What is in it for you?
You will enjoy working alongside and learning from an inspiring and knowledgeable team of executives, committee members and trustees. You will have the opportunity to develop your board member skills and there may be opportunity to progress to a trustee position after 12 months.
Applications will close on 18th November 2024.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
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Traumaform CIC is a West Wales based non-profit organization specializing in therapies for trauma-related issues such as Complex Trauma and PTSD.
We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and committed people with a range of skills to support our organization in its ongoing development.
You will have the opportunity to make decisions that will impact people’s lives and make a real difference to those suffering from the effects of trauma.
Trustees are ultimately responsible for leading our non-profit organisation and deciding how it is run. They play a very important role in helping to develop Traumaform’s work.
Why volunteer as a trustee for Traumaform?
Volunteering as a trustee can be very rewarding. It’s a fantastic way to contribute to other people’s well-being – to ‘give something back’ – but also to develop your own skills in a number of areas:
- Leadership
- Negotiating
- Strategic planning
- Organisation
- Networking
We particularly encourage applications from people who reflect those supported by Traumaform. For example, if you have lived experience of trauma, have mental health needs, or are perhaps a parent, relative or carer for somebody with mental health needs, we would love to hear from you.
Previous experience as a trustee is not necessary as training will be provided.
Traumaform Trustee Role Description
We are looking for people whose values align closely with those expressed in our mission statement, who are keen to take our work forwards by helping to guide the development of our organisation and provide strategic input.
This is a voluntary position, expenses will be paid, and Governance training will be provided. As trustee you will be attending our board meetings 5-6 times a year, which may be in person but can also be online.
Desirable:
One or more of the below:
- Accounting/financial experience
- A legal background
- An educational background
- Business management experience and skills
- Knowledge and experience of community engagement
- Lived experience of trauma and/or mental health
- Awareness and understanding of trauma
- Some understanding of symptoms of PTSD and Complex PTSD and their co-occurring disorders
Essential:
- A desire to make a difference
- Demonstrating passion for Traumaform’s work
- Compassion for those suffering from the effects of trauma
- Commitment to attend board meetings either online or in-person
- Ability to work as part of a team
- A flexible, open approach
- An empathic and non-judgmental attitude
- Contributing to Traumaform’s development through innovative and creative ideas
If you can spare the time, if you want to gain experience, if you want to contribute to community benefit, or expand your horizon and feel you have something to offer Traumaform as a trustee, you are welcome to get in touch.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
The closing date for applications is Monday 11th November 2024 at 5pm.
Interviews will be held on Zoom between Wednesday 13th November – Wednesday 21st November 2024.
The first board meeting will be held on Sunday 24th November 2024. It is important that you can attend this meeting – if you wish to apply but are unable to attend, please make this clear when applying.
Offering affordable, long-term therapy to those affected by Complex Trauma or PTSD and their co-occurring disorders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Brighton Youth Centre are looking for Trustees, if you have an understanding of the importance of Youth Work, delivering Young People's lives, and are looking to join a board of trustees, please read on!
Would you like to play a significant role in supporting the emotional and social development of children and young people and breaking down barriers to inclusion? Do you have a particular passion for the arts and creativity? Our Trustees play a vital role, not just promoting our work but helping to define and develop it.
(Voluntary - unpaid. Reasonable travel and other expenses reimbursed)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
We are looking, in particular, for one or more of the following skills/experience to complement our existing Trustees.
- Treasurer
- Legal
- PR/Communications
- HR
- Fundraising (Major Donors)
You don't need to have been a trustee before as training will be provided. We’re very open to hear from all applicants!
At Brighton Youth Centre we embrace diversity. We feel passionate that our Trustee board should be truly representative of the people it serves. We’re therefore encouraging applicants from all backgrounds and (especially those) from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We are also keen to add more voices from younger trustees or non-male backgrounds, helping us better reflect the demographic we serve.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU:
We recognise volunteering with us as a two-way process and are keen to ensure you get the most out of your time with us.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
We provide opportunities for training and development including child protection, Trustee Training as well as chances to improve your public speaking.
ACCESSIBLE MEETINGS
We want all of our meetings to be accessible to all, therefore our meetings and papers will be written and spoken about in simple language. Additionally. any actions required such as closed captions and extra induction support shall be offered as and where required.
We endeavour to circulate board papers 2 weeks before the meetings and are always open to new ideas and ways to make our Board as accessible as possible.
TO APPLY:
Please email us with
- Your CV or LinkedIn URL
- A short covering letter (max 1 side of A4) OR a short video explaining what you think you would bring to the role.
MORE ABOUT BYC:
About Us
Established in 1917, Brighton Youth Centre is Brighton's leading youth project, with 100 year history of delivering services in the city. It's a thriving hub of activity providing a central hub for the city's youth work and attracting over 1500 young people every year from across the city.
It is truly a citywide resource for young people who come from every area of the city to access it's services. It is also notably very effective in engaging older teenagers: 57% of our young people are age 16+.
“My favourite part of the week is coming to BYC, having a conversation with the youth workers and interacting with all the activities put on for the day. I enjoy making new friends and having a space that really feels like my own where I can really be myself and not have to worry about judgement.” Young Person
Brighton Youth Centre is a safe space where all the young people have the freedom to be themselves, come together, learn from each other, and challenge themselves to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of their community. We place their voices, aspirations, and concerns at the heart of everything we do because we believe all children and young people deserve to be taken seriously.
We work with over 20 partner organisations and projects who use the centre as their base including specialist services for young people who are care experienced, on the autistic spectrum, LGBTQI+, asylum seekers, experience mental ill health or homelessness such as Brighton and Hove Pupil Referral Unit, Allsorts Youth Project, YMCA Downslink and Mascot, and youth arts and creative industries organisations like Southeast Dance, Block Builders, Miss Represented and Art In Mind.
Brighton Youth Centre (BYC) is an exciting hub of activity open to all Young People between 5 – 19, with a focus on the 13-19 age group.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HEALTHPROM TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT
HealthProm works to support vulnerable children, women and families disadvantaged by poor health, disability, social exclusion and forced displacement. We work in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Afghanistan and with migrant communities from those regions in the UK.
Following a strategic review last year we are in the process of building up HealthProm’s activities and addressing the operational challenges of working in the region. We need an effective and active Board to support the work of our staff and partners.
We are planning for the succession of long-standing trustees. We are also aiming to strengthen the Board with new skills and experience. We are looking in particular for trustees with:
- experience in mobilising resources and fundraising
- engagement in countries of the region where HealthProm is involved, particularly Afghanistan.
- experience in sectors and issues in which HealthProm are involved: maternal and child health, social care, fostering, disability, child protection, children’s rights, parent advocacy, palliative care, early childhood intervention, inclusive education
There are exciting and demanding challenges ahead but we have the passion, belief and ambition to meet them. If you share our belief and commitment to improving the lives of communities living in challenging circumstances, I very much look forward to hearing from you.
The role
Trustees will join a small and active trustee Board supporting the effective delivery of HealthProm’s current programmes and guiding its future strategy and direction.
Time commitment
Every trustee is expected to prepare for and participate in HealthProm Board meetings in person or by skype (currently four per annum, each lasting three hours and held in London), and may also be asked to serve on one of its sub-committees.
In addition to this formal role we are looking for trustees who are able to dedicate some time to support staff in certain projects, initiatives or areas in which they have specialist skills, knowledge or experience.
HealthProm trustee appointments are unpaid but travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Overall Objective
With other trustees, to be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of HealthProm, developing the charity’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
· To take part in formulating and regularly reviewing the strategic aims of HealthProm, and evaluating performance against agreed targets
· To ensure that the policy and practices of HealthProm are in keeping with its objectives and its memorandum and articles of association (and any variations thereto) and that these are carried out by management.
· To ensure compliance of HealthProm with statutory and legal requirements
· To ensure that HealthProm functions within the legal and financial requirements of the Charities Commission and Companies House and strives to achieve best practice
· To ensure that the income of HealthProm is spent solely for the purposes as laid out in its objectives
· To act in the best interest of HealthProm at all times
Main duties
· To assist the Chair as an active member of the Trustee Board in exercising its responsibilities and functions
· To participate in meetings of Trustees, whether Board or committee meetings and in other exchanges as needed, ensuring HealthProm’s policies and concerns are reflected in their deliberations
· To be familiar with the operations of HealthProm to ensure that a critical and informed view can be maintained, and participating in appropriate training sessions.
· To contribute specific skills and contacts to support HealthProm.
· To promote HealthProm to as wide an audience of donors and beneficiaries as possible
Person specification
You should be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of the following criteria within your written application. These will be explored with you further at the preliminary interview stage, along with the additional criteria listed below. We are keen to ensure diversity on the Board.
The successful candidates will be able to give evidence of:
1. An understanding of, empathy with, and commitment to HealthProm’s vision, mission, values
2. Proven experience and expertise in at least one of the following:
· Resource mobilisation and management; institutional fundraising
· Knowledge of the region in which HealthProm operates
· Sectoral areas in which HealthProm is involved:
4. Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and an understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Director of Operations
5. The ability to work effectively as a collegiate member of a board while contributing an independent perspective
6. Some experience of board or committee membership in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation
7. Links to a network of current and relevant contacts
You should also be able to demonstrate:
1. An understanding of, and commitment to, the values of accountability, probity and openness.
2. An ability to process detail and get to the heart of an issue.
3. Confident and effective communication skills with a range of audiences and ability to act as an ambassador for the organisation.
4. A willingness to devote the time and effort required to effectively discharge the duties of this role.
The Timetable
The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th November 2024.
Preliminary interviews will be arranged in the week beginning 2nd December 2024
How to apply
To apply for this role, please provide the following:
· a short introductory statement demonstrating your motivation for this role and explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role
· a comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role, and including details of two referees.
All of these documents should be forwarded by email to Tanya Buynovskaya, Director of Operations. If you have any specific questions regardignt his role, please contact Tanya by e-mail.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please provide the following:
· a short introductory statement demonstrating your motivation for this role and explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role
· a comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role, and including details of two referees.
All of these documents should be forwarded by email to Tanya Buynovskaya, Director of Operations. If you have any specific questions regardignt his role, please contact Tanya by e-mail.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a difference? We're looking for a dedicated Honorary Treasurer to oversee the financial well-being of our charity.
The Honorary Treasurer will monitor the financial standing of the charity and support the Board in the review of all financial matters and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
They will Chair the Finance & Resources Sub-committee and feed into the charity’s financial risk-management process, reporting financial health to the Board of trustees at regular intervals. They will also advise on fundraising, income, and development of unrestricted funds of the charity.
The Treasurer will act as a counter signatory on payments and applications to funders, and work with the Accountants and Executive Team to ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.
They will provide input to ensure 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
- Knowledge of charity SORP
- 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
- Committed to our 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 to management
Time commitment and location
- Currently the Board meets at least six times a year and the Treasurer is expected to be available at key points in the accounting cycle
- Board meetings are every 2 months (2-3 hours approx. per meeting)
- You will chair the Finance & Resources sub-committee which meet at least quarterly, online (1-2 hours approx. per meeting)
- Ideally meetings will take place in person although online and hybrid options are available
To express an interest in this role or have an informal discussion please contact us directly.
To establish a variety of accessible and inspiring creative spaces that provides benefit to the community, creative sector and local economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a Clinical trustee to help CLAPA reach the next stage of its journey, with the clinical skills, knowledge and expertise to help drive the organisation forward.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the CLAPA’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
You would be joining our board at an exciting time, as we create and implement our new 5 year strategy for 2025-2030.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Reach Volunteering, we're supporting ACCM (UK) in the recruitment of new Trustees for their Board.
ACCM (UK) is a brilliant Bedford based charity established in 2008 with the aim of empowering communities and individuals across Bedfordshire and bordering regions, particularly those who are vulnerable, by offering culturally sensitive advice and support to improve physical and mental health and access to key services. Their work is focused on supporting those in the community who face additional barriers and can be excluded.
Their commitment is to reach out extensively and engage with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and other vulnerable communities. They promote awareness of their rights, assist in improving their English language skills and provide a social network to help them become familiar with the social and economic environment in and around Bedfordshire.
To aid their growth and governance, they are looking to add a number of new Trustees to their Board.
What will you be doing?
- Trustees volunteer to provide leadership and ensure good governance.
- The Board of Trustees makes decisions and sets policies.
- The Trustees oversee policies, finances, personnel, and promote the charity’s brand.
- The Trustees are supported by paid staff who plan strategies, workplans, and budgets.
- Trustees ensure compliance with laws and funder requirements.
- The role requires a commitment to the charity’s goals and governance.
- ACCM (UK) currently has four Trustees and is seeking to appoint more as needed.
Time commitment:
- Board meetings are held four to five times a year with the capacity to either attend online or in person. It is expected that Trustees will attend at least one board meeting in person.
- ACCM hold regular events throughout the year and it is expected that Trustees will attend a number of these annually to meet with the communities we support as well as staff and volunteers.
What are they looking for?
ACCM are looking for individuals who have a strong empathy with their mission and welcome applications from candidates with knowledge and background across the following areas:
- Finance and investments, preferably with an accountancy background. An understanding of charity finances would be desirable but not an essential.
- Fundraising, including grants, as well as major donors and/or corporate partnerships.
- Human Resources and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Mental Health and Social Care: Experience in mental health services, social work, or community health.
- Legal and Governance: Expertise in charity law, compliance, and governance.
- Marketing and Communications: Experience in public relations, media outreach, and digital marketing.
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Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is an independent and local non-profit organisation. Our purpose is “Sharing knowledge to transform lives”. By listening to the needs of our communities and clients, we act to provide accessible, high-quality information, advice and education to anyone who needs it. We empower individuals with the tools and support they need to build resilience and thrive. By working in partnership with national and local organisations, we’re able to advocate for a fairer society, amplifying the voices of those often unheard. We demonstrate and uphold our values: we care, we help, we excel and we challenge to achieve positive outcomes for the people we help. Last year we supported over 31,000 people across Leicester and Leicestershire, securing them £14 million in additional income.
We are looking for trustees to join our board. As a trustee, you'll help us:
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Set our strategy and direction
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Ensure we’re financially sustainable
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Monitor our performance and impact
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Make sure we’re meeting the needs of our community
You don’t need specific qualifications but we’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about social justice, our purpose and our values
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A strategic thinker able to see the big picture and develop long-term plans
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A good listener and communicator
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Collaborative and willing to contribute their unique skills and experience
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Experience in one or more of the following areas: governance, finance, fundraising, legal, HR or marketing would be particularly welcome.
This is a voluntary role, but the rewards are invaluable:
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Make a different in your community
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Develop your skills, experience and gain valuable insight in the non-profit sector
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Work in a supportive and friendly environment with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers
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Be part of something bigger than yourself and help build a more resilient community in LeicesterShire
We'll cover your expenses: we value your time and commitment and want to ensure serving as a trustee is accessible to everyone.
Visit our website to read the complete trustee pack and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Our CEO is also happy to have an informal chat if you have any questions.
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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!
Youth Advantage UK is looking for someone who can take us to the next level, helping to mange efforts of becoming a registered charity.
Requirements
- Charity registration experience or good knowledge on registration of charities
- Note taking and record keeping experience
- Trustee relations experience
- A good knowledge of UK law particularly relating to charities and volunteers
Responsibilities
- To register the organisation as a charity with the Charity Commission and manage or carry out the associated work
- To manage the organisations legal affairs
- To support trustees
- To ensure the constitution is adhered to
- To keep records of trustee meetings
- To maintain official records
- To ensure the organisation is acting properly in accordance with its purpose and constitution
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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Who are LRMN?
We offer refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants a specialist and holistic service. We advocate for people’s rights, campaign for wider change, meet their basic needs and help them improve their wellbeing.
Main Roles
- Provide administrative support for the LRMN’s Housing & Welfare Benefit team including
- processing referrals and liaising with partner organisations and referral agencies.
- Provide administrative and casework support for two Housing & Welfare Benefit Advisors as required.
Specific Duties
- Explain LRMN’s services to partner agencies and their clients.
- Support staff and clients from partner agencies to make referrals to LRMN.
- Triage referrals to ensure that caseworkers can provide an efficient and speedy
- service and coordinate their access to support.
- Ensure that caseworkers have the information they need to support clients by collating
- information and documents from clients.
- Ensure that all necessary forms are completed and signed by clients.
- Provide administrative support to caseworkers, ensuring that case notes and
- documents are saved appropriately.
- Act as a liaison between staff from partner agencies and LRMN.
- Signpost clients and staff to other services in the area as appropriate.
- Alert staff and management in both LRMN and referral agencies of any safeguarding
- concerns.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
- By volunteering with LRMN, you will:
- Make a difference to the lives of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees living in south-east London
- Be part of a diverse, knowledgeable and proactive team in an organisation that has been running for over 25 years
- Gain experience of admin work in a business environment
- Gain an understanding of the issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers and migrants
- Have regular support and supervision from the Housing & Welfare Benefit Supervisor
Is there induction and training?
Yes, we provide a comprehensive induction to all new volunteers. This covers roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, record keeping and use of our client management system (Advice Pro).
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
- Friendly and approachable and can manage professional boundaries
- Excellent at communicatin
- Proactive and able to use own initiative
- Organised and methodical in their work
- Respectful of client confidentiality
- Experienced in working with multicultural communities
- Able to use their digital skills to make referrals and manage online systems
LRMN is committed to equality and diversity. We pride ourselves on having a diverse team with a range of experiences. We encourage people with lived experience of the asylum and/or immigration system to apply. If you need additional support to apply or volunteer, please contact us.
What commitment do you need to make?
We ask volunteers to commit to volunteering one day a week during office hours (Mon-Fri) for at least six months.