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Vacancy: Chair of Trustees for Anawim
Are you passionate about issues affecting women and want to work to make a real difference to the community? Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women - is looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual to join us as the Chair of Trustees.
About Anawim:
Anawim is a Birmingham charity committed to working with and for women. We offer gender-responsive and trauma-informed support, to enable women to reach their potential. We do this through wraparound services including long-term specialist provisions alongside other practical resources, both in the community and in prison. Our vision is for a world where women and girls are safe, free, valued, and empowered members of society. We are based in a diverse area and seek to represent the women we work with.
Role: Chair of Trustees
As the Chair of Trustees, you will be pivotal in guiding Anawim’s strategic direction and ensuring we achieve our goals. You will lead our Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the senior leadership team to provide strong governance, oversight, and support.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and inspire the Board of Trustees to fulfil its governance responsibilities.
· Ensure the charity is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
· Support the CEO and senior management in delivering Anawim’s strategic objectives.
· Foster a collaborative and inclusive board culture.
· Act as an ambassador for Anawim, promoting our work and expanding our network of supporters and partners.
· Oversee the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
What We Are Looking For:
· Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally within the charitable or public sector.
· Strong understanding of governance, finance, and strategic planning.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
· Passion for women’s rights and social justice.
· Ability to commit time to attend board meetings and events and provide guidance as needed.
Why Join Anawim?
· Be part of a transformative organisation that makes a real impact in women's lives.
· Work with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers.
· Lead an organisation with a strong reputation and a supportive community.
· Develop and share your expertise while contributing to meaningful change.
A world where women are safe, free, valued and equal members of society.
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We are looking for a new Clinical Trustee to help us deliver our purpose - to give every local child with a life-threatening condition and their family access to professional care and improve their quality of life from the point of diagnosis.
It is our mission to achieve our purpose by:
· Providing professional care and support
· Reaching every child with a life-threatening condition as soon as possible to give their families informed choices about accessing our services; and
· Raising the money we need and targeting those resources in the best way to make the biggest impact.
With a dedicated team of almost 300 staff and more than 600 volunteers, we support over 650 families every year by providing respite care, antenatal and neonatal support, end of life care and immediate care after death, sibling support, and counselling and bereavement support from our two hospices based in Oswestry (Shropshire) and Conwy (North Wales).
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in making sure our charity is well run in the interests of the children and families we are here to support. You will also ensure we deliver our purpose by setting the strategic direction, managing the performance, and having responsibility for the governance of Hope House Children’s Hospices.
Ideally you will be:
· An experienced medical or nursing professional, with a background in general practice, obstetrics, paediatric care, or palliative care
· Motivated to help the charity deliver its purpose most effectively and for public benefit
· Motivated to actively support the charity to raise the money it needs
·Committed to good governance; to follow the Trustee’s Code of Practice and adopted principles of the Charity Governance Code at all times and to uphold the legal responsibilities of trustees
· Committed to serving a minimum three-year term as a trustee and to giving sufficient time to carry out your responsibilities effectively, including actively participating in face to face board and committee meetings (normally held in our Shropshire hospice)
· Reflect the charity’s values in your way of working and behaviour
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role:
The Counter-Trafficking team at HBF is a small but very busy team; it works with people who have been trafficked for all forms of exploitation and supports them in their involvement in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), asylum and criminal justice systems. The Counter-Trafficking programme provides access to vital ongoing contact and safeguarding support for clients to ensure that they are kept safe and that their risks from others are minimised. The team takes a holistic approach which is tailored to the specific needs of clients, who have experienced human trafficking for sexual exploitation, forms of forced labour and/or criminal exploitation, amongst others. As a Counter-Trafficking volunteer, you will be trained to take an active role in the administrative and casework load of the team, and to help to provide pastoral support for our clients. This includes online filing, collating case materials (legal, clinical and other) to provide client chronologies, supporting the process of counter-trafficking assessments and other appointments, meeting remotely and in person with clients and engaging in tasks required to support the team. This is a fast-paced role, vital for the proper functioning of the team. You will be exposed to very traumatic information, but you will have careful, friendly supervision from a positive staff team in all aspects of your work.
Main tasks and activities:
• Entering client data into our CMS database.
• Supporting Counter-Trafficking team staff with organising and booking client appointments.
• Collating legal and other case materials, writing up clients’ chronologies and drafting letters.
• Follow up calls with clients and/or professionals involved in cases.
• Meeting remotely or in person with clients alongside Counter-Trafficking team staff members.
• Taking clear and comprehensive notes at meetings with and about clients.
• Researching and collating key data and information for clients and the staff team.
• Attendance and minute taking at various professionals meetings.
• Administrative tasks as required by the team.
Skills and Experience Needed:
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the objectives of the Helen Bamber Foundation.
• A demonstrable empathy for our clients, including asylum seekers, refugees and survivors of torture and trafficking.
• Awareness of the challenges that our clients may face.
• A high level of understanding of the duty of confidentiality when considering the sensitive information that the Counter-Trafficking team handles.
• A respect for the principles of diversity and human rights.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Willingness to learn quickly and ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable using Office 365 (in particular Outlook, Word, Excel). Desired:
• Experience of working with asylum seekers, refugees and survivors of trafficking.
• Fast touch-typing and document formatting skills.
• Experience with client management database programs and spreadsheet software.
• Experience organising client documents, producing chronologies and histories.
What you will get out of the role:
• Experience of using trauma-informed methods of working with survivors.
• A better understanding of the legal systems relating to the National Referral Mechanism, the asylum system and refugee procedures in the UK.
• A stronger understanding of law enforcement and the criminal justice system as it relates to survivors of trafficking.
• An understanding of the multi-disciplinary care that survivors of trafficking require, including working with therapy, medical, housing and welfare and advocacy teams.
• Confidence in using interpreters to communicate with clients.
• Stronger and faster administrative skills.
• Ability to process large amounts of data and prioritise or categorise it.
• Experience of writing clear content and reports.
• An ability to multi-task between competing priorities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could You Help a Young Refugee Find Their Path?
Are you passionate about supporting young refugees and asylum seekers as they begin their journey into the UK workforce? Become a Volunteer Mentor with Breadwinners!
What Does a Volunteer Mentor Do?
As a volunteer mentor, you'll be paired with a young person in one of our two core programmes:
- Risers Programme (2 months): For young asylum seekers aged 16-24 who are awaiting refugee status.
- Breadwinners Programme (6 months): For refugees with the right to work in the UK, helping them gain vital skills and experience.
Most mentors will work with our Risers, as this program is more fast-paced, but opportunities exist to mentor our Breadwinners too.
Your role? Help your mentee gain hands-on work experience at one of our weekend market stalls and lead weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions. These sessions are designed to develop employability skills, explore future goals, and foster social connections. Many of our mentors build lasting relationships with their mentees even after the program ends.
Time Commitment:
- Market Shifts: 2 hours per weekend (Saturday or Sunday).
- 1:1 Mentoring: 1 hour per week, in person or online, to support career development.
- Ongoing Support: Stay in touch via text or calls during the week to help with logistics and provide encouragement.
What Our Graduates Say:
“Having a mentor helped me feel more confident. I could ask questions, felt motivated, and learned new things. It was nice to have conversations about my future and how to succeed.”
— Sura, Risers Graduate
Who Are We Looking For?
You don’t need special qualifications to be a mentor—just a good understanding of working in the UK, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping young people succeed. If you’re ready to make a real difference and become part of a fun, supportive community, this role is for you!
Feeling Inspired?
Apply today and join us in helping young refugees build brighter futures!
We recruit every January, April, July, October.
We support young refugees well-being by providing them with work, training and mentoring.
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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.
Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association have been providing fantastic residential services to the elderly, with care and support work in the community, for close to 60 years. This award-winning organisation strives to help the people they work with feel at home in their care and are incredibly proud of the difference they make to people’s lives on a daily basis. Residents, customers and tenants are all treated with kindness, honesty and trust because HNHA are passionate about approaching the topic of care with the respect it deserves.
As a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status, HNHA have a Board of Trustees who ensure the strategic direction and financial sustainability of the organisation is sustained. The Trustees come from all walks of life and bring a variety of skills, experience and attributes to their input at HNHA.
We are now looking for an experienced and committed Trustee to join the dedicated board at HNHA. Could this be you?
The Role
As a Trustee you will be responsible for ensuring the organisation is run efficiently and effectively. Duties will include:
- Chairing meetings at a strategic level
- Supporting the leadership team in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, goals and targets
- Adopt and monitor budgets and operational plans
- Keep abreast of changes affecting Harrogate Neighbours, the people we support, related activities in housing and care provision in our local area
- Act as ambassadors for Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association
The Person
To be considered for this unique opportunity you should be a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual. You should be a creative thinker with an ability to communicate clearly whilst acting with integrity. You will be able to interpret and understand complex information and have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trustees.
Good judgement and understanding of the need for confidentiality, sensitivity and a non-judgemental attitude are paramount for this position. We would be keen to speak to people with expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Not-for-profit/ charitable organisations
- Health and Care sector
- Legal
- Project and Property Management
- Grant Applications and Fundraising
- Community Engagement and Development/Customer Experience
- Church communities
The board hold meetings six times per year and you would be expected to attend the majority of those, plus you would also be required to attend the AGM. Trustees are also invited to attend various events and activities hosted by Harrogate Neighbours throughout the year at their own discretion.
To register your interest, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information about this exciting role.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.
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Who are Dougie Mac?
We are an all age hospice, delivering all our services free of charge to adults, young adults and children living with a life-limiting illness in Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and the surrounding villages; we also offer supportive wrap-around care for their families and carers. We have been caring for local people since 1973 and our dedicated staff and volunteers are central to the care we provide and all we do. We strive to go that extra mile to provide a warm, friendly and peaceful environment both at the hospice or in a family’s home.
Dougie Mac has over 700 dedicated volunteers that give their time in every department across the hospice including retail, finance, fundraising, gardening, catering and care services. Our volunteers are absolutely essential to the work we do. Without the fabulous support we receive from our volunteers, in every area of the hospice, we simply couldn’t continue to provide, or fund, our care services.
Why Volunteer with Dougie Mac?
• Gain new and develop current skills
• Meet new, like-minded people
• Boost your confidence
• Access to Dougie Mac’s personal development training courses
• Role specific training
• Opportunity to attend social events & celebrations
What does being a Dementia Carer Support Group volunteer involve?
- Assisting in the setup of the venue before the session starts
- Welcoming attendees to sessions, helping to provide a warm and welcoming environment without judgement
- Facilitating refreshments such as teas and coffees for carers and people with dementia
- Talking with carers and people with dementia, providing a friendly face and redirecting any queries on dementia support to one of the staff members present
- Be an empathetic and enthusiastic participant in the sessions, making sure that attendees enjoy their time in the groups
- Assist in the taking down of the venue after the session, leaving it clean and presentable
What skills do I need?
- Empathy
- Good listening skills
- An enthusiasm for making connections with carers and people with dementia
- Willingness to support activities as required
- A knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
- Minimum age 18
“Volunteering at Dougie Mac could be one of the best things you ever do. For me, it has been one of the most fulfilling and rewarding things that I have ever done. The team are so supportive and it’s a lovely atmosphere. I’d be lost without it.”
We look forward to welcoming you to the Dougie Mac volunteer family!
Our vision…to be admired as a centre of excellence for palliative and end of life care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Safeguarding Lead for Watford and Three Rivers Refugee Partnership (WTRRP)
Job summary: The Safeguarding Lead will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and overseeing safeguarding policies and procedures. This individual will work closely with staff, volunteers, and the Committee to promote a safe environment and handle any safeguarding concerns effectively.
WTRRP is a registered charity (England, reg no 1162226) that exists to support people in the Watford Borough and Three Rivers District of West Hertfordshire, who do not yet have status in the UK, or who have specific needs related to their application process or welfare. Currently WTRRP has around 160 live cases (defined as a family unit or individual currently in need of our help).
WTRRP is run by a Committee, which includes several Trustees. The Committee meets typically every 2 months and also for an Annual General Meeting, but it also provides day-to-day support to our staff members (Casework Coordinator and part-time Office Manager) and to our ~80 volunteers.
The main roles of the charity are to run a drop-in session every Tuesday (at St Mary’s Church in central Watford), a social hub at the same time, and to provide financial and other assistance to its clients for their application process for leave to remain in the UK.
Commitment: [ approximately 5 hours per week]
Key Responsibilities:
Policy Development: Develop and regularly review safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date and compliant with legal and best practice standards.
Training: Organize safeguarding training sessions for staff and volunteers and review exisiting training.
Support: Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers on safeguarding matters, including responding to concerns and allegations.
Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of safeguarding policies and practices across the organization.
Reporting: Maintain accurate records of safeguarding concerns and incidents, and ensure timely reporting to relevant authorities and stakeholders.
Review: Conduct regular reviews of safeguarding practices and make recommendations for improvements.
Key Requirements:
Experience: Prior experience in safeguarding, child protection, or a related field is preferred. Experience in a leadership or advisory role is advantageous.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practices. Knowledge of working with vulnerable individuals is essential.
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Commitment: A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The role will require approximately 5 hours per week.
Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in safeguarding, child protection, or related areas are desirable. Training in safeguarding is a plus.
What We Offer:
Impact: The opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those we support.
Support: NCVO safeguarding Lead training and support from the Committee.
Development: Networking with other safeguarding professionals.
Flexibility: The role is flexible and can be adapted to fit around your other commitments.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about safeguarding and want to contribute to our mission, please contact our chair, Tim Whittaker for an intial discussion about the role. Please visit our website for more information about the Partnership on our website and for an application please contact our Office Manager.
Submit CV.
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Vacancy - Trustee
Are you passionate about issues affecting women and want to work to make a real difference to the community?
Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women – is looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual to join our board of Trustees.
Anawim is a Birmingham charity committed to working with and for women.
We offer gender responsive and trauma-informed support, to enable women to reach their potential. We do this through wraparound services including long-term specialist provisions alongside other practical resources, both in the community and in prison.
Our vision is for a world where women and girls are safe, free, valued, and empowered members of society.
We are based in a diverse area and seek to represent the women we work with, so we particularly welcome applicants from the Global majority.
Role: Trustees are pivotal in guiding Anawim’s strategic direction and ensuring we achieve our goals. You will provide strong governance, oversight, and support to the senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the charity is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the CEO and senior management in delivering Anawim’s strategic objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive board culture.
• Act as an ambassador for Anawim, promoting our work and expanding our network of supporters and partners.
• Oversee the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
What We Are Looking For:
• Understanding of governance, finance, and strategic planning.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for women’s rights and social justice.
• Ability to commit time to read papers in advance, attend board meetings and events and provide guidance as needed.
Why Join Anawim?
• Be part of a transformative organisation that makes a real impact in women's lives.
• Work with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers.
• Support an organisation with a strong reputation and a supportive community.
• Develop and share your expertise while contributing to meaningful change.
We would love to hear from you if you are ready to make a difference.
How to Apply:
Please email joy doal@ anawim .co .uk If you would like to visit and have an informal chat, or send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment @ anawim .co . uk.
Join us at Anawim and help us continue to provide hope, support, and opportunities for women, and to advocate for them, in Birmingham and beyond.
Anawim is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and lived experience and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. For more information about Anawim, please visit our website.
The board meets quarterly, sometimes hybrid but preferably in person.
The position is voluntary, out of pocket expenses can be covered.
A world where women are safe, free, valued and equal members of society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Aston-Mansfield has held a special place in the community of Newham and East London since 1884. In the past 140 years we have grown, merged, evolved; however, our vision to see more children, young people and families in our community leading happy healthy lives, realising their potential and unlocking their ambition is unwavering.
Using an integrated and community focused approach we make long-lasting change, offering opportunity, community and inspiration to children, young people and families in Newham and East London. We do this through our programmes for children and young people, our community heath and wellbeing work, and our community centres.
About The Role
The Chair the Board of Aston Mansfield provides independent and inclusive leadership to the executive team and Trustees to ensure we continue serving our community as our community evolves. This is an exciting time for our charity, having come to the end of a major strategic project, we are looking for inspiriting leadership to support our refocus on our services. We have a professional, knowledgeable, and committed board of trustees, and are continuously striving to ensure our board of trustees reflects the demographics of Newham and neighbouring communities, and the lived experience of our communities. Our next Chair will continually support the development of our board as well as guide the strategic direction of Aston-Mansfield.
Requirements/Person Specification
- Local knowledge of the communities we support
- Knowledge of how charities operate, including charity governance, securing funding, developing income streams, theory of change
- Leadership experience to facilitate conversation on complex issues, provide support and guidance to the executive team, and develop current and future trustees
How To Apply
Eastside People is supporting Aston-Mansfield in the recruitment for this role. To apply please submit your CV and covering letter. This role is open to current Trustees and external applicants.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
- Why are you interested in a Chair role, and why with Aston-Mansfield?
- How can you contribute to Aston-Mansfield as our Chair?
Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the role description and person specification.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can make the application process work for you.
The closing date for applications is Monday 14th October with online shortlisting interviews taking place that week. Competency-based interviews will take place with Eastside People throughout the live recruitment period and until Wednesday 16th October.
Eastside People are fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Description
Our Talk and Support team is setting up a monthly telephone group for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in discussing mindfulness and wellbeing. In the role of facilitator, you will contribute to the group to ensure that all participants feel comfortable and that the group runs smoothly. You will be: Helping to ensure that participants feel comfortable and facilitate discussion. Helping the group participants to feel safe to be in the group and enable them to join in the group discussion. Looking after participant welfare within the group and flagging any welfare or safeguarding concerns to the Talk and Support team for follow up.
How often will I be needed?
- 2 Hours per Month
Key requirements
- This role requires one reference.
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Management Committee Members Sought by thriving grassroots mental health charity at the cutting edge of advocacy service delivery in South London
Community Support Network South London (CSN) is a Brixton based mental health service user led and run mental health charity which currently provides mental health advocacy services primarily within the London borough of Lambeth in forensic, (for people with a criminal record in addition to mental health problems); in-patient and community settings. We are seeking people to join our small and friendly Management Committee which currently has hybrid meetings on a bi-monthly basis. Management Committee members may also get involved in other aspects of the organisation, such as: promoting the organisation, fundraising, recruitment & other HR issues as appropriate to the trustee role of a small charity.
Expenses reasonably incurred in the execution of the role (e.g. travel) will be met.
Skills/qualifications required for this role:
Understanding of what is required of a trustee, (although an induction pack and training will be provided). Committee members will guide the work of the organisation, through policy and strategic development, funding. financial control & monitoring service provision.
Leadership, Mental Health, organisational development, management, financial and HR (Human Resources) skills and experience will be a particular asset, as will strategic development and fundraising experience. We particularly welcome people who have experience of mental health problems and/or mental distress to join our Committee.
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Would you like to help tackle loneliness, one conversation at a time?
Loneliness and isolation can have devastating effects on a person’s mental and physical health. We are a registered charity providing a pathway of support to alleviate the hurt and distress, and the impact on mental and physical health, caused by loneliness and social isolation.
We are looking for Group Volunteers to join our existing team of fantastic volunteers and help with running our supportive social groups which provide a monthly opportunity to meet in Oxford or Abingdon.
These groups offer a welcoming, safe and supportive environment in which Archway Friends can meet with and gain confidence in relating to others, develop new friendships and ultimately engage with people and activities in their local community. Volunteers attend one group a month (or more if they would like!) and meet and greet Friends (what we call people who come to our groups and use our services) as well as helping to facilitate the group with activities, moving around the group, helping with refreshments and actively listening to the people who attend.
We ask volunteers to think of this as a longer term volunteer role due to the training and time we take in order to give our volunteers, and Friends, the very best service. You will also need to consider occasional time spent in training for your role and for continuous development.
For all our roles:
Enhanced DBS checks for working with vulnerable adults (formerly called criminal records bureau checks) which we will organise (no cost to this) and two references are required.
For any roles involving driving Archway Friends, we will need to see evidence of insurance and driving license as well as MOT and tax documents for the vehicle to be used.
We will happily cover out of pocket expenses (eg mileage or costs or bus fare).
We provide training relevant to the roles as well as ongoing supervision, guidance and support for all volunteers.
We are a registered charity providing a pathway of support to alleviate the hurt and distress, caused by loneliness and social isolation.
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We are The Bureau, Glossop's Community Wellbeing Charity and we have been supporting our community by meeting identified needs since 1979. Our overarching aim is to make life better for people in Glossopdale, and we achieve this with the support of 27 staff members and 300 dedicated volunteers. We operate across the Glossopdale district and undertake a range of activities to achieve our aims, including social prescribing, peer support activities, and practical support and advice.
We are seeking to recruit some volunteer fundraisers, to support our mission by actively raising funds and generating financial support for our cause. You will lead the Fundraising Committee in engaging with donors, sponsors and community members to build relationships, promote awareness, and secure contributions. You will develop and attend fundraising activities and events, and share learning and best practice. You will work closely with other volunteer Committee members, providing guidance, support, and resources to help them achieve their fundraising goals. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the community while developing valuable fundraising and communication skills.
You will receive regular support and guidance from our Management Team and Volunteer Coordinator, with opportunities for personal development and training. You can give as much or as little time as you like, but we would prefer someone who can offer a couple of hours a month for a regular meeting and some implementation.
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Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI) is seeking new Trustees
Commitment: 2-3 hours per month
Location: Exeter/Hybrid
Contract: voluntary
ECI has an active board of trustees known as the ECI Council. The trustees set the strategic direction of the organisation and oversee the governance required to deliver innovative projects and programmes that meet the needs of people in Exeter and wider Devon.
We are seeking multiple trustees to strengthen and diversify our board. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have skills and experience in the following areas:
- Using ECI’s services or similar services of other organisations.
- Have relocated to Exeter and/or have faced challenges finding a sense of belonging in their community.
- Child and/or adult safeguarding.
- Human resources, particularly employee relations/employment law
- Law/Legal services.
- We are keen to hear from younger applicants as we want to ensure we are including the
perspectives of young people.
About the role
As a voluntary trustee you will play an important role in the success of ECI as part of the board team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Contributing to the strategic direction of ECI.
- Advocating for the services we provide and the positive outcome they have for our community.
- Governance oversight to ensure we operate within legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Networking/utilising your skills to enhance our reach and impact.
The board of trustees meet bi-monthly, usually alternating between in person and online, with meetings taking place on weekday evenings. In addition, we will look for your engagement and support in areas of work that your skillset and experiences lend themselves to on an ongoing basis.
All reasonable travel and other associated expenses will be reimbursed in line with ECI’s travel allowance policy.
You don’t need to have previous experience as a charity board trustee – we will give you the support that you need to learn about us and your role.
ECI is an equal opportunities employer and we will provide reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the process. Please contact us to identify any additional support that you might require to enable you to make an application.
A local charity working with people, families and communities to build connections, develop capacity, improve wellbeing and support each other.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.