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Top Church Training are a registered charity whose overall focus is to support personal development, improve employment prospects, provide practical help through difficult times and offer a gateway through which people can become more involved in community life. ​

We are seeking a Company Secretary who can use their skills and capabilities to assist the Board to operate efficiently and effectively. You will also help the charity to continue providing vital support to those who need it.

What will you be doing?

This role is for someone who is organised and methodical, with an eye for detail. You will take minutes at Board meetings and make sure the charity follows company law. You will also participate fully in Board meetings and play an important part in the strategic direction of the charity.

Together the Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance and management of the Charity, including regulatory compliance. However, the Company Secretary is expected to lead on all aspects of the charities adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, that includes submission of documentation to the appropriate body.

This includes being able to present and explain any requirements to other Trustees, to aid the Board’s understanding and ability to jointly make decisions about changes to the charities governance matters.

For full role description please see candidate pack attached. 

What are we looking for?

Desirable skills, experience and knowledge:

• Experience in one of the following: Legal, Office & Administration Management or Governance.
• A strong affinity with the vision and values of Top Church Training.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Integrity and sound judgement.
• Able and willing to work collaboratively with others.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We would like to diversify our Board in order to strengthen our governance and better represent the demographics of those who use our services.

What difference will you make?

This is an exciting time to join us as we are looking to develop the existing Board and our policies and procedures around our governance. The long term goal is to expand the Board by bringing on people with new skills, experience and backgrounds.

As Company Secretary you will play a key supporting role in helping us achieve this goal, and will use your skills and capabilities to assist the Board to operate efficiently and effectively. You will also help the charity to continue providing vital support to those who need it.

Time Commitment

Board meets bi-monthly, annual away day.

Do you enjoy networking and meeting new people? Are you passionate about volunteering? If so, we would love to hear from you. You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with people, and a good level of IT skills.

What is a Volunteering Coordinator?

Volunteering Coordinators are a key role within the team, leading on the local recruitment, induction, on-going support and celebration of volunteers. As the first point of contact for volunteering in the branch, they ensure volunteers are welcomed and supported.

Why do we need you?

We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.

There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles and fundraisers.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of SSAFA. We have been involving volunteers in supporting the Armed Forces community for more than 130 years. Our beneficiaries come from all backgrounds and age groups. To continue providing help when it’s needed most, Volunteering Coordinators ensure that SSAFA has a diverse and committed network of volunteers who are skilled, supported and valued.

What would you be doing?

• Although every SSAFA Branch has different needs, below are the main activities of a Volunteering Coordinator.
• Keeping in touch: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date lists of branch volunteer details and checking in with people about their volunteer experience.
• Supporting volunteer recruitment: Working alongside the Branch Chair to monitor volunteer numbers and develop plans to recruit new volunteers as required, for example, using online volunteer recruitment platforms.
• Creating local links: Taking opportunities to advertise and promote volunteering opportunities locally, including linking with local volunteer centres and community groups.
• Welcoming and supporting: In partnership with SSAFA central office teams, supporting the recruitment and induction of new volunteers e.g., carrying out informal interviews and ensuring every volunteer has an identified volunteer manager.
• Celebrating and saying thank you: Seeking ways to celebrate volunteering and to say thank you to volunteers for their efforts.
• Being a volunteering champion: Working with the regional Volunteer Development Manager to promote volunteering best practice across the branch and ensure volunteers have the best possible experience with SSAFA.

The remit of this role may change over the next 12-18 months depending on the outcome of a trial currently being undertaken.

What training and support would you receive?

• Role specific training to prepare you for your voluntary role – confidentiality and boundaries, volunteer management – attracting, recruiting, and inducting volunteers. This course lasts approx. 3 hours.
• Mandatory on-line training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
• Local induction and support, from other branch volunteers.
• Access to a range of e-learning courses as well as local opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills up to date.
• Support from Regional volunteering and operations staff.
• Regular meetings and events to learn and share information.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
• Volunteers will be covered by SSAFA's Public Liability insurance while carrying out the role.

What can you gain from this volunteering role?

• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others.
• Give back to the Armed Forces community.
• Become part of the SSAFA community and build networks across your local area.
• Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews.
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

What are we looking for?

• Friendly and approachable people with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills e.g., ability to use email and Excel – you will receive your own SSAFA email address.
• Respectful and non-judgemental approach.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and boundaries.
• A belief in the impact of volunteering.
• Some experience of coordinating people is beneficial.
• This role would suit someone who would like to volunteer regularly, each week.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.

Minimum Age: 18

Safer Recruitment: SSAFA takes the utmost care at every step of volunteer recruitment to ensure that the people we involve are suitable and appropriate. All measures taken are to help make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.

Are references required? Yes. We will ask for two character references, this can be a former employer or someone that know you well (other than a relative)

Is a criminal record check required? No 

We are recruiting 7 volunteer board members to join our newly created STEP EbE Advisory Board. All board members will have lived experience of forced migration. The STEP EbE Advisory Board will be a structured and collaborative way for World Jewish Relief to engage with external advisors (in this case, volunteer board members) to advise and help on programme design and decision-making.

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK.STEP aims to support and empower people with experience of forced migration through a tailored employment programme that addresses the complex barriers refugees face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK.

The board members’ responsibilities will vary depending on the topic of advice in discussion, however, suggested activities include:

• Board member meetings to discuss ideas and create recommendations
• Group and 1:2:1s meetings with STEP stakeholders (employment advisors, participants, WJR board, partners)
• Document reviews (e.g. programme materials)
• Presenting recommendations in different formats (e.g writing, speaking)
• Attending optional training sessions chosen by the board

About you

We are looking for board members who:

• Have lived experience of forced migration i.e. refugee status, humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, and Ukrainian extension scheme
• Have intermediate and above understanding of English (B1+)
• Can commit to 4-6 hours a month
• Comfortable with IT, training can be provided
• Have or interested in developing the following skills:
• Empathy & emotional awareness
• Learning mindset
• Able to work well in collaborative settings
• Good communication skills
• Being open-minded and honest
• Board members can have experience of being on STEP as a participant, but it is not a requirement. We aim for there to be a mix of experience with STEP on the board.

​What you can expect from us

• Expenses: We will pay for any travel and other expenses related to costs incurred
• Equipment: We will provide any IT/ Digital Access equipment needed for the role.
• Induction training and materials will be provided as well as other training as requested by board members.  

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief values equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and we encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, genders, sex, sexual orientations, ages, disability, faiths (or non), marital status (or non), that meet the criteria set out for this role. We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with.

This role is targeted for people with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds as experts by experience. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the role specification. We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.

You don’t need to be Jewish to volunteer with us, but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

Please upload your CV and a one-page cover letter that answers the following two questions: 

1. Why do you want to be a STEP EbE Advisory Board Member?

2. What skills can you contribute to the board?

Please note that your CV will only be used during the recruitment process to find out about your previous experience will not be assessed against any criteria.

Job Summary:

We seek an experienced Programme Director to oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of our programs and services. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, ensuring alignment with our mission, goals, and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement program strategies, goals, and objectives.
2. Collaborate with the Executive Director/ CEO and Senior Management Team.
3. Ensure program alignment with organizational mission and vision 
4. Oversee program design, development, and delivery.
5. Manage program budgets, reports, and documentation.
6. Ensure program quality, impact, and effectiveness.
7. Lead and manage a team of program staff and volunteers.
8. Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
9. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
10. Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, partners, and funders.
11. Identify and pursue funding opportunities.
12. Collaborate with the fundraising team.

Are you interested in the personal and professional development of local young people?

Play an important role in the functioning of our Trustee board.

We are looking for a new Trustee Safeguarding Lead.

Overview 

Esteem works with young adults aged 14 - 26 to build lasting self-Esteem and stronger communities through group activities and 1-2-1 support. 

Esteem creates spaces where everyone matters.

Esteem works with over 200 young adults annually across all of Sussex who face barriers to achieving their life goals. We have a base in Shoreham and offer a variety of different opportunities, including social drop-in sessions, mentoring, wellbeing sessions, volunteering and counselling. We have a dedicated staff team with various backgrounds and a commitment to championing the views of young adults throughout the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer for a charity that is passionate about giving young adults the chance to develop their skills and confidence, both for their own benefit and for that of society as a whole. Esteem works with young adults to run Wellbeing, Social, Mentoring and Volunteering opportunities, with a youth-led and asset-based approach.

This voluntary role of Trustee Safeguarding Lead is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures within Esteem. The role requires a commitment to protecting the welfare of all beneficiaries, volunteers, and staff, ensuring that the organisation meets its legal and moral obligations to safeguard vulnerable individuals.

As part of the Board of Trustees you will be jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. All trustees should also be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity.

Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy with Esteem’s goal of enabling young adults to flourish. The Trustee Safeguarding Lead will be expected to contribute around 6 hours per month to the organisation, including board meetings, which run for two hours every two months, from 6-8pm at The Old School House, Shoreham. A minimum commitment of two years would be preferable. This post requires some flexibility due to the nature of Esteem being a growing organisation.

Your regular tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Attend Board meetings on Tuesday evenings every 8 weeks at Esteem, from 6-8pm

• Read meeting minutes and pre-reading documents ahead of meeting (sent at least 1 week before the meeting)

• Contribute to all aspects of Esteems Strategy and maintain oversight of the organisation

• Provide strategic oversight and guidance on all safeguarding matters at governance level

• Ensure safeguarding is embedded in the organisation’s culture, practices, and decision-making processes

• Develop, review, and update safeguarding policies and procedures to comply with legal requirements and best practices

• Ensure that these policies are effectively communicated and implemented across the organisation

• Promote awareness and understanding of safeguarding policies among trustees

• Ensure that appropriate safeguarding training programs are developed and delivered regularly

• Monitor compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures

• Ensure that safeguarding incidents are appropriately recorded, investigated, and reported

• Work alongside the DSL to report on safeguarding issues to the board of trustee, highlighting any risks or areas for improvement

• Work with DSL to prepare and present regular safeguarding reports and updates to the board

• Keep abreast of developments in safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practices

• Recommend improvements to safeguarding policies and practices

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in a safeguarding role within a similar organisation or setting

• Knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practices

• Strong understanding of the safeguarding needs of vulnerable individuals

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

• Strong organisational and leadership skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Commitment to working towards Esteem’s values of Trust, Support, and Respect

Desirable:

• Professional qualification in social work, education, healthcare, or a related field.

• Experience in a trustee or governance role.

• Knowledge of Charity law and the voluntary sector.

• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young adults. 

• Have knowledge of Google Drive

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory vetting and barring checks.

What we offer

• A Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to Esteem’s values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and support young adults and staff from different backgrounds so they can be their best selves. Our networks include All Sorts (LGBTQIA+), Adur Refugees and Possibility People.

• Wellbeing Activities: You will be invited to attend wellbeing activities that our staff team and young adults enjoy every three months in our Wellbeing Week.

• Training Opportunities: You will be invited to training opportunities.

Applicants that are offered an interview will be asked to provide two referees and bring ID to the interview to enable us to take up references and undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Esteem welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion through our activities, as well as in our policies and practices. Our culture and values reinforce this. We seek to create an inspiring and inclusive environment where all feel valued and able to contribute to the organisation.

If you have the skills, knowledge and drive that we are looking for, and are passionate about making a real difference in young adults' lives, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join the Friends of the Huntley Archives at the LMA Foundation (FHALMA) as a Trustee, as we embark on a period of strategic transformation to turn the Huntley Archives into a national digital asset. 

The Chair of the Board will: 

• Lead the charity in its future developments and help us to set and fulfil ambitious goals 
• Provide active leadership and ensure the board operates within its charitable objectives 
• Draw on their experience of raising income to help us secure a more assured and innovative future 
• Take an active role in governance and ensure all trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities 
• Chair and facilitate board meetings and encourage trustees to engage in sub-committees 
• Protect and be a voice for the Charity
• Work closely with and review and monitor the activities and performance of the Chief Executive 

 To be successful in this role you will bring experience in the following areas: 

• Previous experience as a Chair for a charity or not-for-profit organisation 
• A good fundraising track record 
• Demonstrable interest/involvement with the Black heritage sector 

Please review the candidate information pack via the Reach Volunteering platform for further details including planned Board meeting dates. 

This is an important time for FHALMA, as we embark on digitisation of our records and develop a more coherent online and offline presence and thereby a more accessible and impactful archive.  To achieve this goal, we will need to work on outreach and partnership development, and secure the funding which will be crucial to both our immediate and long term success.   

We look for the following attributes and experiences in all of our Trustees, in addition to remit-specific professional skills and experiences:  

• Previous (charity) governance experience – you may already have experience as a Trustee/Board member for a charitable organisation or perhaps you have worked in a regulated industry where good governance is key.   Either way, you will have first-hand experience of contributing to good governance, and be willing to actively engage in collective responsibility for the good stewardship of FHALMA.  
• Excellent communication skills including an ability to network effectively, and a willingness to deploy these skills in service of partnership/fundraising efforts for FHALMA  
• Collaborative, participative and collegial style of working  
• A track record of bringing energy and commitment to driving strategy forward  
• Strategic vision and ability to think creatively  
• Good independent judgement to make decisions for the benefit of the organisation  
• The necessary time to be an effective trustee  

We also look for alignment with FHALMA’s values and objectives:  

• A commitment to FHALMA’s objectives around education, activism, anti-racism and social justice  
• A particular interest in the heritage of the African and Caribbean diaspora sector including but not exclusively archives, publishing, community activism, schools and higher education, libraries, museums, and galleries  
• Understanding of working with volunteers and lending support and direction  
• Applies the principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.  

For an informal conversation with our Chief Executive, Beverley ahead of applying, please contact us via Reach Volunteering.

Please submit your application via the Reach Volunteering portal. 

Send us a concise supporting letter and CV specifying the role you are applying for, explaining why you would like to join FHALMA’s Board of Trustees, your interest in our work and how your skills/experience relate to the role advertised. Do also include a note to confirm that there are no reasons, to your knowledge, that would disqualify you from becoming a Trustee.

About Kith & Kids
We provide activities, opportunities, information, and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents and siblings.
For all our projects and activities we are dependent on volunteers.

Our Summer Project
Fri 27th – Tue 31st December, 9:30am – 5:30pm in North London.

We are currently looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers, to join us on our fantastic fun-filled Xmas Social Development Project.

Volunteers and our members who have disabilities get to know each other as they take part in fun and challenging workshops including sports & games, arts & crafts, cooking and enjoying a day out in London.

What you'll do
On the project you and a fellow volunteer will be paired with one of our members with a learning disability or autism. You'll support and encourage them to take part in a wide range of activities led by professional therapists and workshop leaders.

Our core activities are sports & games, arts & crafts, drama and music. Previous additional workshops have also included photography, football and cooking and you’ll plan your own exciting outing around London with a fellow volunteer and the Kith & Kids member you're linked with.

Not only is it a week full of fun and games for you and our members, you are a vital part in supporting them to develop their social skills in a day-to-day environment.

Come along and get involved!

Male volunteers especially welcome (we need more)!!

Requirements

What you need
You do not need experience. Full disability awareness training will be provided before you begin volunteering with us.
The only requirements we ask of you are enthusiasm, energy and to be open-minded.
Minimum age for volunteers is 18.

How much time?
The project runs for 5 days, Fri 27th – Tue 31st December, 9:30am – 5:30pm in North London.

Everyone gets the most out of the project if you come for the full five days as you'll build a close relationship with the member you'll have been supporting and will create the most impact.

What we can offer you
We can reimburse your travel expenses and provide a delicious lunch each day.
We'll also provide excellent training before the project, and lots of helpful support.

By volunteering on our project, you'll also:

• Use and develop your skills.
• Learn something new, get involved in fun activities with others.
• Increase your confidence.
• Meet new people and make friends.
• Gain experience for (other) work
• Give something back to the community.
• Do something fun and satisfying in your spare time.
• Challenge yourself.
   

What about training?
Volunteers must attend at least two training days and complete a free DBS check before you begin volunteering.

This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone at Kith & Kids: your fellow volunteers, some of our members you will be working with, and also gives the opportunity to develop some new skills and expand your knowledge in our workshops.

Topics we cover include:

• Communication
• Autism
• Supporting emotions
• Safeguarding
• Creativity & Participation
• Epilepsy
   

When do I need to come?

We'll be running face-to-face training in north London starting in mid-October with lots of dates to choose from.

In the meantime, we'll be meeting volunteers online.

Training will take place in North London – once we have met you online for a chat, we will send you confirmation of our training venue details.  

Join the Board of a leading charity helping people who have been affected by brain injury and other neurological conditions. Together we can help shape the future of care and rehabilitation.

Applications close Monday 11th November

Who we are.

At Brainkind, we’re at an exciting stage of our journey, and we’re seeking passionate, expert Trustees to help guide us as we continue our ambitious growth.

Formerly known as The Disabilities Trust, we have over 40 years of experience in brain injury rehabilitation. In 2023, we relaunched as Brainkind, signalling a bold new chapter in our mission to champion the rights and recovery of people affected by brain injury living with neurological conditions.

We are the UK’s leading charity supporting people living with acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions. Our services include independent hospitals, neurological centres, residential homes, and supported living services.

In 2023, we successfully acquired three new neurological care services to support people with Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis. We are also proud to have opened our purpose-built neurological hospital in York—an award-winning building that shows just how services like ours should be built. Next year, we will open a new neurobehavioural rehabilitation service in Hertfordshire.

We’re two years into a seven-year strategy designed to expand our services, amplify our voice in the sector, advocate for social change, and improve funding, awareness and prioritisation.

Why join us?

As a Trustee, you will play a pivotal role in helping us:

• Expand and enhance our services for people affected by brain injuries and complex neurological conditions.
• Strengthen partnerships and identify gaps in the current support systems.
• Advocate for policy change to improve the lives of those living with brain injuries, as seen in our groundbreaking research report on domestic abuse, Too Many to Count.
• Drive innovation in rehabilitation services, from our work in the prison system to new service acquisitions and site developments.

We’re navigating one of the most challenging environments for funding and recruitment the sector has ever faced. That’s why your experience—whether in commercial, health, or social care sectors—will be invaluable in helping us build a sustainable future.

Why Brainkind?

• We are dedicated to clinical excellence and delivering innovative, personalised therapies that change lives.
• We’re growing rapidly with new services and expanded capacity, all aimed at making a real difference for those we support.
• With nearly 2,000 talented staff members, we are united in our mission to push boundaries and offer world-class rehabilitation.

But we can’t do it alone. As we begin to plan for a succession for the future of our Board, we need dedicated people who share our passion for making a lasting difference. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and energy to help shape the future of brain injury support, we want to hear from you.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking for up to five new Trustees to join us with the following skills and experience:

• Digital and marketing and/or data analytics
• Communications, policy influencing and fundraising
• Commercial finance
• Social care and health
• HR Transformation and culture

Our Trustees scrutinise, constructively challenge, and support the senior leadership team in pursuing its mission and ambitions. They promote our values and hold the executive accountable for meeting agreed-upon goals and strategic objectives. This is an exciting time to be part of the next stage of development of a new brand which is committed to quality care and being a thought leader in acquired brain injury.

We believe that our success rests upon the diversity of skill, experience and backgrounds at all levels of the organisation, and we want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture. We would particularly welcome applications from those who reflect the diverse communities we proudly support and embed these principles into our governance.

Join us as a Trustee and be a part of our transformative journey.

Time Commitment

The Board meets four times a year, usually for up to four hours, in central London, and we have an annual ‘Strategy Away Day’, which is generally overnight, including a visit to one of our services.

We ask that our Trustees join 1 – 2 of our committees. Committees meet between two and up to six times a year, depending on the committee and this is for up to two hours, usually conducted virtually.

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 Monday 11th November.

Key responsibilities:

- To oversee and provide leadership to the governance team

- To guide and support senior governance volunteers

- To provide strategic leadership and management within the organisations governance function

- To ensure of ethical and legal application of the governing document

- To ensure the governing body is appropriately supported to fulfil their functions

- To manage the dealing of legal and data protection matters

- To lead the registration of the organisation as a charity with the Charity Commission(s)

- To lead governance and legal compliance work across the organisation

Duties:

- To ensure appropriate policy and process is in place

- To meet regularly with direct reports

- To lead governance management meetings

- To register and maintain the registration of the organisation as a charity

- To provide progress updates to C Level Executives

- To set departmental process, policy, objectives and goals which allow departmental management to receive and set tasks

- To update relevant policy and the governing document

Requirements: 

- To have 3 years of experience in governance

- To have some experience in charity registration

- To be legally qualified

- To have management experience

Skills:

- IT skills

- Communication skills

- Policy and legal drafting skills

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organization. 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 organization. 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!

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 organization who is looking to help young people in the UK.

We are looking for a confident, friendly, organised person to join Citizens Advice Test Valley. We are looking for new trustees to work at Citizens Advice Test Valley. We are a well-established charity - we work hard as team to help the community of Test Valley and are supported by a small team of trustees. 

Trustees are volunteers who are expected to use their skills, knowledge and experience to help guide and govern. They work with the Chief Officer and other staff to shape strategy and give direction.

This includes making sure that their local Citizens Advice is:

• Doing what it was set-up to do, such as offering high quality advice services to the local community.
• Complying with the law, including upkeep of premises, insurance, recruitment and equipment.
• Securing money to meet current and new demands, and that all funds are used responsibly.
• Recognised and valued by local organisations, funders and people, who are aware of the vital service their local Citizens Advice provides.

Attendance at regular meetings is expected by all trustees. Sometimes trustees will get involved in additional governance projects, such as supporting fundraising, developing strategy or overseeing HR procedures.

Within a board, some trustees will have a specific role, such as being the Chair, Treasurer or Secretary. These positions have defined responsibilities, such as chairing and facilitating meetings (Chair), overseeing the budget (Treasurer) and taking and circulating minutes (Secretary).

No specific qualifications are required to be a trustee. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and experience who are passionate about advice services and can bring innovative ideas, unique perspectives and good judgement.

Your time commitment will be about 4 hours every month undertaking trustee business.

Most trustee boards meet in the evenings to allow people to fit around full-time employment or studying. However, outside of meetings, trustees may be required to give additional support, such as working with members of staff on key projects (such as budgeting, recruitment or communications).

We welcome diversity and people from all backgrounds.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Manchester United Foundation, to appoint new Trustees to join the board. 

The Foundation brings Manchester United to the heart of the local community by delivering a diverse range of educational, leadership, and personal development initiatives to some of the most disadvantaged areas across Greater Manchester. These initiatives are designed to develop young people to achieve and fulfil their potential.

As a Trustee, you will not only fulfil your general and statutory duties but also bring your unique knowledge and expertise to ensure sound decision-making by the Board. This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference and be a part of shaping a brighter future for the community the Foundation serves.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate at least one of the following:

• Strong business and commercial acumen 
• A track record of engaging with diverse stakeholders and external partners to achieve strategic and contractual goals
• Experience managing large budgets and ensuring allocated funds are maximised against agreed programme activity and objectives
• Knowledge of public affairs or media and communications

We are seeking individuals who possess the ability to work strategically and thrive in collaborative team environment. We value integrity and encourage constructive challenges when necessary. If you are driven by a genuine passion for the work of the Foundation, particularly its dedication to empowering young people and benefiting local communities across Greater Manchester, then we would love to hear from you. 

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. To apply, visit the Charisma website and complete the application process. Please remember to include your CV and a supporting statement along with your submission.

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.

Location: Manchester / London / Hybrid 

Closing date: 12 December 2024

Interviews are due to take place in January 2025.

Applications are being reviewed throughout the process. Charisma interviews will need to be completed by close of play on Monday 16 December in preparation for shortlisting on 18 December.

The role of the Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the financial, fundraising, and resources of the charity and to report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals on these matters in line with best practice, and in compliance with CJA charitable objectives, governing document and other legal requirements.

Key responsibilities

Strategy and Governance

• To advise in the development and evolvement of the CJA’s strategy and work with particular regard to ensuring that the organisation has resources to deliver the strategy.
• Ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with relevant charitable and company legislation.
• Ensure healthy management by the Board of agreed risks by overseeing the maintenance of the risk register.
• Ensure compliance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Charities Statement of Recommended practices (SORP), and other application legislation including Company and Charity law.

Financial Management

• Ensure that the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on the activities of the organisation.
• Monitor the financial management of the CJA and report to the Board regularly and in line with best practice, on the robustness of internal controls, management accounting and budgeting.
• Recommend to the Board appropriate accounting procedures, controls and policies.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the Board on strategic finance and investment issues.
• • Work in close partnership with the Director in executing the CJA’s fundraising strategy.

General responsibilities

• Chair the Finance and Resources sub-committee in line with its terms of reference.
• Act as a counter signatory on bank accounts and relevant applications to funders or other legal documents.
• Present the CJA’s statutory accounts at the Annual General Meeting.
• Oversee the appointment of the Independent Examiner annually.

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public
• Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
• Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
• Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
• Processing sales and serving on the till
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
• Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
• A team player
• Friendly and helpful
• Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.

Volunteering for Sense

Our amazing team of volunteers help us run over 100 shops across England and Wales.  Every donated item that you sort, prepare and sell helps to raise vital funds to support us in our mission to make sure no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, is isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our shops are at the heart of local communities – sharing the work of Sense, and helping to secure support for our life changing work.

What your role will involve

There are a variety of tasks that you can get involved with in the shop, including:

• Welcoming and assisting customers, providing great customer service and a fantastic shopping experience
• Receiving donated goods from members of the public
• Sorting, steaming, tagging and preparing donated goods for sale
• Creating eye catching window and in-shop displays
• Keeping the shop floor well stocked, tidy, clean and organised
• Processing sales and serving on the till
• Promoting Gift Aid and other Sense fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for Sense; promoting the shop and Sense in your local community
• Supporting with the recruitment and training of new volunteers
• Following new health, safety and social distancing measures to ensure the safety of everyone

Will the role suit me? Yes, if you are:

• Motivated and hardworking
• Reliable, flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
• A team player
• Friendly and helpful
• Passionate about customer service and enjoy interacting with people
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind.

What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?

• A full induction and ongoing support and guidance from your Shop Manager to make sure you feel confident in your role
• Support to develop new skills, knowledge and experience, in particular of a retail environment, but also skills such as teamwork, customer service, communication and using your initiative
• A reference for other paid or voluntary work (available on request)
• The opportunity to share your existing skills and experience to benefit others
• The chance to meet new people from a wide range of backgrounds and to join a passionate and committed team
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to Sense by raising vital income and raising the profile of Sense in your local community; changing the lives of those who have complex disabilities and are deafblind

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world.

We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.