Safeguarding Trustee Volunteer Roles in Bristol
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is a leading charitable organisation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and sustainable development of Scotland's historic buildings. Our mission is to safeguard architecturally and culturally significant buildings for future generations while ensuring they contribute to the vibrant life of our communities.
Our team has specialist skills in historic building preservation, fundraising, project management and property management. We also bring expertise in event management, building interpretation and in delivering educational programmes. So far, we have restored over 30 buildings and raised more than £30 million.
Following a recent review, we are seeking to appoint four additional trustees to join our strong and committed board. We are particularly interested in inspirational and dynamic applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:
· Strategy development and leadership
· Finance
· Heritage conservation
· Marketing
· Fundraising
· Property development
· Asset management
By joining SHBT as a Trustee, you'll have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Scotland's historic landscape. Your professional expertise and passion for our built heritage will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation and the preservation of Scotland's history.
Trustees serve a term of three years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further three years. Successful applicants will be expected to attend four meetings a year, either at one of our own buildings or another site of interest and will have over-arching statutory duties in respect of governance.
For more information on the work of SHBT please visit our website.
To apply, please send a summary CV together with a covering letter outlining how you will contribute to the Board.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a new Trustee to join our welcoming and dynamic team at an exciting time and to make a meaningful difference through our work supporting disabled people to live with greater independence.
Designability is a national charity who for over 50 years have created equality of opportunity for disabled people, by removing barriers to independence, enabling them to live the life they choose.
Following a person-centred design approach, and by including disabled people at each point of the design process, we ensure their ideas and lived experiences are taken onboard and that what we create reflects people’s needs as well as products and services they want to use. We are best known for the iconic Wizzybug powered wheelchairs for very young disabled children. To date, they have been loaned to over 1,400 children, typically aged between 14 months and 5 years, across the UK completed free of charge thanks to the support of our generous donors.
Designability has a strong leadership team and we appointed a new Chief Executive at the beginning of 2024 who has over 20 years of experience as a founder, leader and consultant in a wide range of start-ups, commercial, public sector and not-for-profit environments. As we come the end of the first year of an ambitious three-year strategy, we are in a strong financial position with healthy reserves, and celebrated the end of 2023 with a highly successful televised BBC Lifeline Appeal demonstrating the impact of our work to a new and wider audience.
Having reviewed the skills, experience and diversity of current trustees, we would welcome candidates with experience in the following area:
Clinical expertise with experience of working with disabled people. This could include experience gained through a senior position in occupational therapy, physiotherapy or rehabilitation engineering or rehabilitation medicine.
Working as a team, trustees have three main responsibilities:
· To set a clear direction for Designability.
· To make sure that the charity’s plans are being carried out appropriately.
· To ensure that the charity meets its legal responsibilities .
All new trustees take part in an induction programme with the Chief Executive and Directors of each department and are offered ongoing training and support.
You will be joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.
For an informal conversation about this role, please contact us through Charity Job.
To apply: Please submit a CV and covering letter/statement detailing why you wish to apply and how your skills and experience meet the criteria for the role.
Closing Date for applications: 31/07/24
Interview date: Successful applicants will be offered a mutually convenient interview date, following the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee
Are you interested in becoming a voluntary Trustee? We are looking for an experienced and committed individuals to play an essential role in the governance and development of a charity dedicated to supporting young people leaving care.
The charity provides support and expertise to local authorities around the country to set up and manage Local House Projects so that young people leave care in a planned and supported way.
Position: Trustee (voluntary)
Location: Remote, with travel to Crewe Cheshire
Time commitment: Four Board meetings annually which take place at the head office in Crewe. Plus an Annual Conference and an Annual Young Person’s event which trustees are expected to attend.
Contract: Trustees are appointed initially for three years. Thereafter they may be reappointed for two further terms of three years each after which trustees must step down.
Remuneration: The position is unpaid, though reasonable expenses (such as travel to meetings) are reimbursed.
The Role
With other trustees you’ll be responsible for the governance of the organisation, its strategic development and ensuring the charity is well run. You’ll demonstrate what it takes to deliver effective services and be able to make good decisions. You’ll have a deep commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will value the lived experience and expert status of young people who are beneficiaries of the charity’s work.
Key responsibilities include:
· To commit to the vision and ethos of the charity
· To value the voice of young people and ensure it informs decision making
· To ensure the charity complies with its governing documents, charity and company law
· To contribute actively to giving clear strategic direction, setting overall policy, defining goals, and setting targets, and evaluating performance
· To safeguard the good name and reputation of the charity and be an effective ambassador
· To ensure the charity’s effective and efficient administration
· To ensure the charity’s financial stability
· To support and constructively challenge the senior management as a ‘’critical friend’’
About You
You need not have been a charity trustee before, but you will have a deep commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will value the lived experience and expert status of young people.
You will have skills and/or experience across a broad range of leadership and business roles and any of the following would be especially useful:
· Philanthropy and fundraising
· Business development
· Organisational change
· Law
· HR
· PR & Communications
The Board currently has five members and the charity are keen to recruit a minimum of two Trustees to build a more diverse team of people that reflects the needs of those supported. We actively encourage approaches from people of different ages, physical ability, sexual orientation, race and religious belief and those with care experience.
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WE'RE LOOKING FOR A NEW CHAIR OF OUR BOARD!
We’re looking for someone with a passion for making a difference to the lives of young people.
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001.We’re based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We’re well-known for our award-winning Teens and Toddlers programme.
In 2023, we launched our new five-year strategy, which entails growing our work so we can meet the needs of more children and young people. Now is an important time for our charity, and we hope that you will want to help us achieve our vision.
As the Chair of our Board, you’ll be an ambassador for the organisation and its work. You’ll share our vision of a world where all children and young people – no matter their background or challenges – can thrive and reach their full potential.
We also believe that diverse voices and perspectives are crucial to our decision-making being effective and equitable, and that our Board needs to represent the breadth of our work and the people and communities we work with.
We particularly encourage applications from:
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People from racialised communities
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People who are based in the North West of England
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Disabled people
Term
This is a three-year term, with the possibility of re-election for a further three-year term. Internal applicants must be eligible to complete the initial three-year term.
Time commitment
Trustees are asked to commit to four Board meetings a year (3 hours), and an away day. The Chair would be expected to commit more time (estimated at around 1-2 days a month) to cover extra duties such as meetings with the CEO and trustees and planning and preparing for the Board meetings.
The role
As Chair of Power2, you’ll have a passion for making a difference to the lives of children and young people.
Building relationships with the rest of our Board and our CEO will be vital to be successful in this role. Once appointed, you’ll be invited to attend a visit to one of our programmes to gain further insight into how we run our programmes and get to speak to our programme team.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This Trustee role is an exciting opportunity to add value and scale to what CPRE Leicestershire does and contribute to its success. We are looking to appoint a Planning Trustee with a passion for environmental and countryside issues and experience or knowledge of the planning system, with an understanding of organisational management.
In joining the CPRE Leicestershire team, you will:
- Use your skills and experience to make a positive difference to the countryside, environment, and local communities.
- Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team.
- Be invited to free training courses, workshops and the annual National Office conference and AGM.
What you will be doing
- Developing and implementing our strategic plans and policies to help us to deliver our mission.
- Managing CPRE Leicestershire’s approach to planning and related issues and developments across Leicester and Leicestershire.
- Organising responses to strategic planning and local plan consultations and significant planning applications requiring CPRE Leicestershire input and contributing to their preparation and submission.
- Updating CPRE Leicestershire about emerging planning, environmental, climate, biodiversity and transport issues, changes in national policies and national CPRE debates, policies and campaigns.
- If required, represent CPRE Leicestershire at Planning Committees, Appeals, Public Inquiries or Examinations and Public Meetings.
- Being a positive advocate for CPRE and encouraging others to support our work.
- Safeguarding the good reputation and values of our charity .
What is in it for you
- Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside.
- Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team.
- Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience.
- We will support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training.
- We will give you a reference for your future work or volunteering.
- Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference.
- The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day.
In common with all charities, our trustees have a duty to ensure that the charity complies with its constitution and with charity law. This means ensuring the charity is addressing the purposes for which it is set up for the public benefit, and no other purpose. Trustees will have an opportunity to play a part in setting the strategic direction of the charity and to work together to decide how to best enable all to contribute to achieving its purposes. Trustees need to use sound judgment, to make balanced and informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term; to avoid any personal conflicts of interest; and to act with reasonable care and skill.
More information is available from The Charity Commission via their website.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for skills and experience in the following areas (please ensure your application cover these points):
- An understanding and experience of the planning system.
- Strong interest in the countryside and a commitment to CPRE policies, campaigns and initiatives.
- An understanding of, or interest in, the charity sector, including the legal duties and responsibilities of a trustee, (or willingness to learn).
- Some experience of working in a strategic way.
- An interest in investigative work, with an eye for detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be comfortable using them.
- Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability including attendance at meetings.
- Some awareness of current environmental issues and a commitment to campaign for the protection of the countryside and the work of CPRE.
- Commitment to work within the values of CPRE: Open, Connected, Trusted and Inspirational.
This role is available provisionally for up to a three-year term, with a maximum of two three-year terms.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trustee and Audit Committee Chair
Education for Industry Group
Education For Industry Group specialises in the creation and operation of industry-led specialist education and training to deliver highly-skilled, job-ready graduates to the sectors it serves. The Group comprises four business divisions: Fashion Retail Academy, London College of Beauty Therapy, EFI Training and EFI Awards. United by a common goal to create and deliver outstanding vocational and academic education in partnership with industry, each division operates independently whilst accessing centralised functions across Marketing, Finance, Operations and Student Services.
The Group is a Registered Charity and also a Company Limited by Guarantee.
Our Board of trustees/directors has overall responsibility for the Group, with strategic responsibilities that include:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- Supporting and holding the CEO to account for the Group’s performance, including the quality of education and the progress of students;
- Overseeing the financial performance of the Group; and
- The safety and wellbeing of its staff and students.
The Board comprises a mix of senior executives from industry, educationalists and other professionals. We are currently seeking to recruit a new trustee/director with experience of audit and risk management, and with the capacity and capability to serve as Chair of the Group’s Audit Committee. The Audit Committee advises the Board on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s systems of internal control and its arrangements for risk management, regularly reviewing the Risk Register and providing oversight of the Group’s engagement with its external auditors.
The overall qualities and attributes that we are seeking include:
- Proven leadership experience, to help guide the Group in a business-like manner through current and future challenges;
- Passion and enthusiasm to serve; and
- The commitment and flexibility to be able to devote sufficient time to this important role.
The commitment that we expect of a trustee is to attend six in-person Board meetings (each lasting c. 3 hours) per annum. Two of these are part of full day programmes that include additional time spent on meeting students, liaison with industry and strategic matters, which helps trustees to be connected and informed and to gain further from the experience. Additionally, the Audit Committee, comprised of a smaller group of trustees, typically meets three time per annum for meetings of up to 2 hours – normally online.
The roles of our trustees/directors are non-executive and the roles are unremunerated, but they present a great opportunity to ‘give something back’, the excitement that comes from engaging with emerging talent, and networking opportunities with retailers and education specialists. Recent expansion in the Group’s activities and a forthcoming relocation to new state of the art premises in central London make this a particularly exciting time to get on board.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our learners. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete DBS checks.
Black and Minority groups are currently underrepresented and applications from individuals in these groups will be particularly welcomed.
Futher Information:
Further information about EFI Group is available on our websites.
How To Apply:
To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter to Graham Cooper, Secretary to the Board.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you believe in empowering survivors of domestic abuse? If so, we invite you to become the chair of trustees for our well-established domestic abuse charity.
About Us:
Independent Choices Greater Manchester provides advice and support for survivors of domestic abuse in Greater Manchester. We offer a confidential helpline that offers survivors information about their legal options for safety, housing options, refuge availability, safety planning, contacting, and reporting to the police as well as emotional support, aimed at breaking the cycle of abuse and empowering survivors to take control of their lives through informed choices. Our helpline is accessed by survivors, friends and family and professionals who support survivors.
Position Overview:
As a chair, you will play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction and governance of our organisation. Your insights, expertise, and commitment will direct us to fulfil our missions and aims. There will be a supportive onboarding process from the existing long-standing and experienced chair and continual support from the well-established board members.
You will:
- Provide leadership to the board of trustees, ensuring effective governance and oversight.
- Ensure we comply with our governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Oversee our financial health and sustainability, alongside the manager and treasurer.
- Support and appraise the performance of the manager.
- Lead the organisation to develop our vision, mission and values and help identify new opportunities to meet these.
- Develop the board of trustees to make the most of existing skills and experience and build capability and diversity.
- Champion evidence-based approaches to decision-making using data and evaluation from our programs to meet the needs of survivors and provide feedback to funders.
- Where relevant use your network to raise awareness of our work and advocate for the needs of domestic abuse survivors within the community.
- Collaborate with trustees to provide strategic direction regarding the charity’s services, finances, legal, HR, communication, and partners/ stakeholders engagement.
- Ensure the board of trustees uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of governance and decision-making.
- Liaise regularly with the Manager
Knowledge and Experience:
- Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Experience in governance and working with or on a board of trustees.
- Understanding of the charity sector.
- Experience and a thorough comprehension of the trustee role, coupled with the readiness and dedication to invest the required time, preparation, and effort to fulfill trustee duties effectively.
- Understanding or openness to learning about the intricate nature of domestic abuse and its effects on individuals, families and communities.
- Creativity and innovation in problem-solving, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and excellence.
Abilities and skills:
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- A proactive mindset, with the willingness to dedicate time and effort to furthering the charity’s mission.
- Have a commitment to the role for at least 36 months.
- Ability to give around 8 hours per month, additional to the role.
Join Us:
If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference, we welcome your application to join our board of trustees as a chair.
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TRUSTEE - VOLUNTEER ROLE
We are looking for volunteers to join our new startup at Unlock YOUR Potential in the volunteer role of TRUSTEE (Remote), where you will attend regular quarterly Trustee meetings via Zoom and be able to commit to 3 hours per month as part of the TRUSTEE duties.
About Us:
Unlock YOUR Potential is a brand new dynamic and impact-focused startup charity committed to empowering individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission is to provide meaningful programmes that span employment, education, life skills, mentoring, personal development, and holistic support. We believe in building new pathways for those seeking positive change.
Role Overview:
As a Volunteer, Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction and governance of our new startup social mobility charity. Your expertise and commitment will contribute to our mission of unlocking potential and transforming lives. This is a remote position with meetings taking place via Zoom.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Unlock YOUR Potential by carrying out essential Trustee duties.
- Collaborate with fellow trustees to develop and review long-term strategies, policies and plans.
- Uphold effective governance practices.
- Actively engage in board meetings and decision-making.
- Represent Unlock YOUR Potential externally. Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and partners.
- Carry out regular Trustee duties within your 3 hours per month.
- Support, advise and assist the CEO and Team, ensuring they have all the needed resources to carry out their roles.
- Assist and in some cases lead on income generation, such as grant/bid writing.
Qualifications and Attributes:
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. While specific qualifications are not mandatory, we value the following attributes:
- Passion for Social Impact: You believe in creating opportunities for those facing socio-economic challenges.
- Collaborative Approach: You appreciate teamwork and value diverse perspectives.
- Strategic Thinker: You can envision long-term goals and contribute to effective planning.
- Excellent Communication: You can articulate our mission compellingly to various audiences.
Time Commitment:
Approximately 3 hours per month. This includes quarterly board meetings and additional tasks as needed. Trustees are appointed for an initial 1-year term, with the option of renewal after the term comes up.
Join Us:
If you are passionate about making a difference, ready to contribute your skills, and eager to serve our community, we invite you to apply. Together, we can unlock potential and create positive change.
Unlock YOUR Potential is an equal opportunity organisation.
Unlock YOUR Potential
- Breaking Barriers
- Unlocking Potential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an ambassador and spokesperson for the organisation! We would like someone that is interested in leading the Board in providing strategic direction, setting overall policy, defining goals and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
Additionally, the roles involves:
- Ensuring that Action Hampshire complies with charity and company law and its own Articles,
- Chairing and facilitating board meetings, ensuring good decision-making and follow up, and a culture of collective responsibility and decentralised leadership
- Fostering respectful relations within the Board and across the organisation that reflect Action Hampshire’s values and ensure clarity on the respective roles of staff and trustees
- Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
- Enabling the development of the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
- Developing and maintaining good relations with key stakeholders as appropriate.
With the Chief Executive:
- Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, including Annual General Meetings
- Enabling all sub committees and any ad hoc working groups to report their work and any recommendations to the Board
- Agreeing agendas for board and general meetings
- Building a strong relationship with the Senior Leadership Team
- Enabling Trustees to engage regularly with staff and contribute appropriately in supporting their work
- Ensuring, through regular contact, the support and appraisal of the performance of the Chief Executive, including their professional development
- Membership of appointment and disciplinary panels
Our Interim Chair says, "I was an admirer and user of Action Hampshire’s services for many years as a CEO of a local charity, and for the last 6 years have been involved as an Action Hampshire Trustee. At a time when the voluntary and community sector, and the people they serve are under severe pressure, Action Hampshire’s promotion and support for a healthy, vibrant sector has never been more needed.
Trustees and staff share a vision of community-led action; the power of true partnership; the channelling of voluntary effort; and of public service defined by its values and directed at offering hope and practical support to the most vulnerable.
Our Trustees are diverse, focussed, clear about our role, supportive, deeply committed to the work of Action Hampshire, and very proud of our brilliant staff team.
We are a year into the delivery of our 3 year strategy, moving towards financial sustainability, a uniquely coherent identity, and a healthy and supportive staff culture in which people feel in control of their work; and we’re aiming to use all the benefits of technology to become more digitally smart, connected, informed, efficient and so even more effective.
If you share this vision, have the sort of leadership qualities we describe, and if, like us, you are inspired by Action Hampshire’s history and potential, we would love to hear from you."
We work collaboratively in support of strong, connected and equitable communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Our Team as a Voluntary Trustee - Specialising in Governance!
Are you passionate about making a difference and shaping the future of active travel in the East Midlands? Do you possess expertise in governance and a drive to contribute to the success of a established charity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About Us:
For over two decades, our charity – which is dedicated to improving lives and the environment through active travel - has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable modes of transportation, positively impacting the lives of over a million individuals across our region. From encouraging cycling and walking to advocating for safer infrastructure, we are dedicated to creating healthier, greener, and more vibrant communities.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a voluntary trustee with specialised knowledge in governance to join our dynamic team. As a trustee, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction of our organization, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Your expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding our mission and values while fostering innovation and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic oversight in governance matters.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Support the strategic direction of our charity.
- Participate actively in board meetings and decision-making processes.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in governance, preferably within the charitable sector.
- Strong understanding of charity legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A commitment to promoting active travel and sustainable lifestyles.
- A commitment to attending quarterly meetings which are online and are no longer than 2 hours each, plus ad-hoc infrequent online meetings, approximately up to 10 hours a year.
Why Join Us:
- Make a tangible impact: Contribute to a cause that transforms communities and improves lives.
- Professional development: Gain valuable experience and expand your network in the nonprofit sector.
- Collaborative culture: Work alongside passionate individuals who share a common vision and values.
- Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of a voluntary role that fits around your existing commitments.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to make a difference and help shape the future of active travel, we would love to hear from you.
Join us in our mission to create a healthier, happier, and more sustainable world through active travel! Together, we can pave the way for a brighter future. Apply now and be a part of something truly extraordinary!
Canterbury Food Bank, one of the largest charities of its kind in the UK, is recruiting new trustees.
The food bank was set up over a decade ago with an objective to end hunger and tackle poverty.
We’ve made a start, but we’ve still got a long way to go.
Last year the charity provided enough food to make 132,000 meals for people in the district who are suffering financial hardship.
Trustees have overall control of the charity and are responsible for making sure it's doing what it was set up to do. They are volunteers and have board meetings once a month.
Previous trustee experience is not necessary. Lived experience of poverty, volunteering, community involvement and passion are as valued as work-based knowledge and skills
Interested?
Please take a look at the broader explanation on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
AUGIS is a surgical association for members who work within UGI surgery in the UK and we are looking for a Lay Trustee Member (who does not work in the field of surgery) to join our Council to help develop our strategy and development for both the short and long term.
The objectives of AUGIS is to improve the delivery, the results and outcome of conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver and biliary tract requiring surgical treatment, through training objectives, fostering developments in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, promoting educational and academic objectives and liaising with other surgical and academic bodies. The establishment of high quality training programmes throughout the UK as a fundamental component of the Association’s activities.
Lay Trustee Role
Responsibilities
- ensure that Council exercises control over the strategic direction of the AUGIS, and that the performance of the association against its strategic objectives is properly assessed on a regular basis
- ensure that the AUGIS maintains its long-term financial sustainability, safeguards its assets, and operates proper mechanisms to ensure effective internal control, risk management and value for money
- contribute to debate and to make their knowledge, insight and expertise available to Council as needs and opportunities arise
- act fairly and impartially at all times, in the interests of the AUGIS as a whole, using independent judgement and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
- ensure AUGIS’ growth and regular review of Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity and Sustainability policies and strategy
- ensure that the AUGIS conducts its affairs in accordance with its status as a charity and its public benefit objectives
- accept collective responsibility for the decisions reached by Council.
Expectations:
The Lay Trustee member of Council, acting in a non-executive capacity, are expected to:
- attend meetings of Council and participate in discussions, acting as a “critical friend”, contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of AUGIS strategy going forward
- question intelligently, debate constructively, challenge rigorously and decide dispassionately, listening respectfully to the views of others, inside and outside meetings of the Executive/Council
- serve as a Trustee and attend meetings of at least two Council Meetings per year and when requested Executive Meetings
- attend some of the formal or informal events of the AUGIS, as may be organised from time to time
- act as an ambassador for the AUGIS, promoting its activities in the wider community including, for example, assisting with legacy activity and corporate interaction
- attend any induction and training as may be required by the AUGIS to carry out effectively the role of a member of Council
- contribute to regular reviews of the effectiveness of Council, both collectively and individually
- submit an annual Register of Interests and Statement of Edibility declaration, and ensure that the AUGIS is notified promptly of any material changes to these details as may arise during the year.
Person Specification:
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and an understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Chief Executive. (Essential)
- Understanding and commitment to promoting and improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all sectors. (Essential)
- Understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and commitment to promoting and improving sustainability and development.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst maintaining an independent perspective. (Essential)
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the values of accountability, probity and openness. (Essential)
- Confident and effective communication skills. (Essential)
- A track record of being able to process details quickly and get to the heart of an issue. (Essential)
- Significant experience of board or committee membership in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation. (Desirable)
- Demonstrable knowledge of financial matters and accountancy. (Desirable)
- A proven track record of achievement within a related business environment.(Desirable)
- Experience of guiding and directing an organisation through strategic and structural growth during a period of significant external pressures and change (Desirable)
Experience and skills
- Senior level experience in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation;
- Board membership experience
- Strategic leadership
- Confident and effective communicator
- Knowledge and experience of the healthcare sector (not essential)
Practicalities of Appointment
Term of office: Three years.
Time commitment: Estimated to total the equivalent of 3-5 full days per year, including any involvement in the work of relevant Council committees.
Remuneration: Appointments to Council are in the nature of public service appointments and no remuneration is made.
Expenses: Lay members of Council are eligible to claim reimbursement of travelling expenses for attendance at meetings of Council and any committee or other body to which they are appointed. In addition to the above, travelling expenses will also be reimbursed in respect of any necessary duties arising from membership of Council or other bodies. This would include, for example, fact-finding visits to another institution, participation in induction and development events, and attendance at briefing meetings with officers. All claims will be dealt with on the same terms and conditions as apply to AUGIS staff.
Application Process
We will require all applicants to complete an application form setting out how they meet the required qualities of the role, and return it with a CV to Nichola Bartlett at AUGIS. We will convene a shortlisting panel to consider who will be invited for interview, with the candidate who best fits the criteria will be recommended for appointment, with Council making the final decision.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 31st July 2024
Interview date: 14th August 2024
Location: London/Online
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our ambition is to continue to develop outstanding services that meet the needs of our community; if you want to be part of our future, we would love to meet you to discuss this further.
The Trustee Board is crucial to the successful running of the Home-Start Southwark. The Board, in partnership with the CEO and senior executive team, ensures that the organisation operates effectively, setting its strategic vision and supporting the delivery of business plans and key objectives. The Treasurer role is to oversee the charity’s financial and risk management processes; monitor the charity’s income, outgoings and cash-flow forecasting; and maintain a strategic overview of the organisation’s financial resources.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a varied and interesting role in which you will play an important part in supporting ETS and its growth. The Fundraising Officer will develop and coordinate our community fundraising (individual giving and events) and support the Director/ Trustee in charge of Strategy and Fundraising, with running other fundraising applications where applicable.
The role also involves developing new areas of fundraising (e.g. corporate; major gifts; mid-level giving). Providing new ideas and innovation to support our phases of growth and in doing so be an important member of our team. This is predominantly a fundraising role which may overlap with reporting and data management responsibilities. We hope this position will move into a paid position, once we achieve our targets with the three phases of growth.
All applicants must be living in the UK
Our mission is to fulfil the above vision throughout the world, as God opens doors, in accordance with the Great Commission of Jesus.
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Would you like to gain experience of volunteering with a non-profit and supporting people with mental health conditions? We are looking for passionate and dedicated people to take part in our 12-week placement program.
About the Placement
Over the course of 12 weeks you will recieve training in a wide variety of topics relating to mental health and support services, as well as the opportunity to work directly with people living with a range of mental health conditions including BPD, PTSD, Bipolar, anxiety and depression.
As well as our bespoke training covering confidentiality, safeguarding, mental health awareness, emotional regulation and trauma, you will have the opportunity to run support groups, provide befriending and undertake a 4-week independent project relating to mental health and support services, as well as the opportunity to get involved in outreach and community engagement.
About You
You don't need any experience, just a passion to learn more about mental health and be able to commit to the length of the program. This is a fully remote placement program, so you will need a computer with reliable broadband, the equipment to participate in Teams calls and a quiet space to join calls and groups. You will also need to provide 2 references and preferably have a DBS certificate on the update service.
Time Committment
This is a 12-week program, each week you will be required to attend 2hrs of training/workshops which are held on Monday evenings, and 1 support group session per week which is held on Sunday evening.
Places are limited, apply today
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your CV, develop new skills and knowledge, meet like-minded people and increase your understanding of mental health. At the end of the placement we will provide you with a final personalised report summarising your placement achievements and personal growth, and provide you with a certificate of achiement, and can provide references on request.
Download the info pack to find out more. Places are limited so please apply as early as possible. Applications for the next placement will close on August 31st, interviews will be held week commencing 2nd September and placement begins on September 16th.