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Vacancy - Chair of the Board of Trustees Barbara Bus Fund, Stanmore

The Barbara Bus Fund is recruiting for a new Chairperson.

The Barbara Bus Fund is a registered charity, which was set up in 1968 to help people who cannot get out or use public transport or an ordinary car, because they have a disability that necessitates full-time use of a wheelchair.

Today the BBF operates a fleet of 16 specially converted vehicles from Stanmore, Aylesbury and North Wales. The BBF is operated by a combination of paid and volunteer staff with head office at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.

The role of Chair is a voluntary position with the requirement to commit to one to two days per month, attend online meetings every 6-8 weeks and the AGM. The Chair will lead the Board of Trustees, chair committee meetings and the AGM.

Previous trustee / charity experience is required and the commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Previous experience within the health / care / transport sectors will be a distinct advantage however, other relevant experience and the right attributes will also be considered.

The BBF holds an annual meal to thank the volunteers and staff, and there are other periodic meetings and events throughout the year.

Please see the full Application Pack for further information.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.

We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, employees and supporters.

A bit about this role

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising events organisers have the exciting and varied role of helping plan and deliver local fundraising events to raise the vital funds needed to help our feline friends. Our fundraising events organisers use their passion for cats and people to plan cake sales, barn dances, quiz nights and everything in between.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Planning fundraising events and activities like cake sales, quiz nights and barn dances
• Providing the treasurer with information on funds raised from fundraising events
• Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection 
• Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise funds through events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated group of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Good organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to prioritise and delegate
• An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly
• Knowledge of your local community

Time expectation

Our fundraising events organisers usually spend two to three hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Disabled people face significant inequalities in education, sport, leisure and employment. They often face multiple barriers to fulfilling their potential and achieving their aspirations. Sport and physical activity have the power to inspire, enable, build self-esteem, and provide success. They can improve physical health, employability, mental well-being and social community inclusion. However, many barriers prevent disabled people from accessing sport. These include a lack of coaching, clubs, transport, equipment and support networks, as well as high costs and negative perceptions of disabled people participating in sport.

We are a fairly new charity established in 2021, with big ambitions for the future. We have started with small but meaningful projects. We are reaching out to disabled people, learning from our projects, and focusing on our vision and purpose.

We are seeking new people to join our Board of Trustees to help steer the organisation and ensure we are carrying out our charitable purposes. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in marketing, fundraising, and working with business. Previous Board experience is not essential. As a user led organisation, we are keen to receive applications from disabled people.

The Richard Whitehead Foundation is a small charity with big aspirations to create social change and use the power of sport for the benefit of disabled people. We believe in the impact of sport: the increased mental well-being, the confidence, the self-esteem, the social inclusion and employability which can come from it.  We want disabled people to be able to thrive and benefit from all these opportunities.

Trustee - Role Profile

Term of office: 3 years

The Richard Whitehead Foundation exists to support disabled people to achieve their ambitions and improve their social welfare through participation in sport and physical activity.

All Trustees have joint responsibility for the following main duties:

1. Ensure the Richard Whitehead Foundation (RWF) is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit. This means you should:

● ensure you understand RWF’s purposes as set out in its governing document;

● plan what RWF will do, and what you want it to achieve;

● be able to explain how all RWF’s activities are intended to further or support its purposes;

● understand how RWF benefits the public by carrying out its purposes.

2. Comply with RWF’s governing document and the law. You and your co-trustees must:

● make sure that RWF complies with its governing document;

● comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to RWF including submitting an annual return.

3. Act in the Richard Whitehead Foundation’s best interests. You must:

● do what you and your co-trustees (and no one else) decide will best enable RWF to carry out its purposes;

● with your co-trustees, make balanced and adequately informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term;

● avoid putting yourself in a position where your duty to your charity conflicts with your personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body;

● not receive any benefit from RWF unless it’s properly authorised and is clearly in RWF’s interests; this also includes anyone who is financially connected to you, such as a partner, dependent child or business partner.

4. Manage RWF’s resources responsibly. You must act responsibly, reasonably and honestly. This is sometimes called the duty of prudence. Prudence is about exercising sound judgement. You and your co-trustees must:

● make sure RWF’s assets are only used to support or carry out its purposes;

● not take inappropriate risks with RWF’s assets or reputation;

● not over-commit RWF;

● take special care when investing or borrowing;

● comply with any restrictions on spending funds.

5. Act with reasonable care and skill. As someone responsible for governing the Richard Whitehead Foundation, you:

● must use reasonable care and skill, making use of your skills and experience and taking appropriate advice when necessary;

● should give enough time, thought and energy to your role, for example by preparing for, attending and actively participating in all trustees’ meetings.

6. Ensure the Richard Whitehead Foundation is accountable. You and your co-trustees must comply with statutory accounting and reporting requirements. You should also:

● be able to demonstrate that RWF is complying with the law, well run and effective;

● ensure appropriate accountability to members, if RWF develops a membership separate from the trustees;

● ensure accountability within RWF, particularly where you delegate responsibility for particular tasks or decisions to staff or volunteers.

Experience, Skills & Behaviours required to fulfil the role of Trustee effectively:

● Passion for social change and helping disabled people who face significant barriers.

● Awareness and passion for equality, diversity and inclusion.

● Diversity of thought and an openness to listen to fellow Trustees.

● Commitment to attend meetings, and to respond to communication between meetings. Currently the Board meetings are face to face quarterly, usually at a weekend, and with interim online committee meetings, usually in the evenings and quarterly.

● Attention to detail.

● Good communication and interpersonal skills.

● A willingness to be contacted on an ad hoc basis.

● Ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed-up.

● Good time-keeping.

The Richard Whitehead Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the individuals we work with. As such, posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and a safe working environment.

The Richard Whitehead Foundation strives to engage an ability-based workforce which reflects the diverse nature of our communities. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and it is important to us that this is reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us.

Application process

To apply, please submit your CV and an expression of interest, answering the following questions.

· What has drawn your attention to the Richard Whitehead Foundation and why are you applying?

· How do you think your skills, experience and networks will add value to the ambitions of the organisation?

· How do you meet the person specification identified in the role profile?

You can send us a link to an active LinkedIn profile if you wish. Expressions of interest can be video, audio, or Word-based files – whatever works best for you.

Expressions of interest should be submitted by 5pm on 15th November 2024. They will be reviewed by a panel of existing Board Trustees, and you will be invited to have an informal discussion prior to being invited to join the Board.

Please let us know if you need us to adapt the process to best suit any needs around disability.

Family Thing Dance is a small but growing charity that provides inclusive dance classes for people with learning differences and diverse abilities. We are looking for Trustees to join our Board to offer governance and support to grow the charity. 

The dance base is commercial dance and hip-hop. Family Thing's mission is to provide opportunities for empowerment, support and a sense of belonging using dance as a vehicle to reach these aims. 

Family Thing is passionate about providing these dance opportunities for everyone.  There are many reasons why. Mencap lists the main benefits of taking part in leisure activities as improving physical and mental health, personal social skills, self-worth and confidence, and social attitudes (Mencap, 2019). Yet despite these widely understood benefits, only 16.8% of people with a learning disability take part in a sport or physical activities at least once a week, compared with 39.9% of the general population (Sport England, 2018). Additionally, there is a great deal of evidence that inactivity is a major contributing factor of ill health in people with learning disabilities. Only 9% of participants in a 2016 review met the minimum recommended guidelines for physical activity (Dairo et al, 2016).

We know that organisations like Family Thing play a role in the well-being of people with learning disabilities by providing activities that promote good physical health as well as positive psychological and social stimulation, and offers a way to overcome situations such as loneliness and anxiety. We know that a positive impact of Family Thing is the increase in social engagement and improvements in physical and mental well-being for those who participate in our classes.

Activities: Family Thing offers free or subsidised, supportive, fun and creative dance classes to diverse groups of children, young people and adults. During each session, dancers are invited to create their own ‘dance hero persona’, and have opportunities to express themselves as individuals with the support of the group. There is a focus on strengthening their sense of community through the concept of “supporting your crew”. As defined by those who attend the groups, the overall aim is to create a “big family” that’ll dance altogether basically!

What are we looking for?

At this particular time we are keen to find people with a financial services background and someone who may be willing to take on the role of Treasurer in due course and/or someone with marketing skills, including digital marketing.

Experience

• Experience of the dance community (desirable but not essential)
• An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and a desire to support those with learning differences and diverse abilities
• Leadership experience (desirable but not essential)
• Experience of delivering strategic organisational change (desirable but not essential)

It is not necessary to have previous board experience as training and support can be given

Skills

• A commitment to the Family Thing
• A willingness to devote half a day a month to this work and be able to attend the bi-monthly board meetings
• Good, independent judgement
• An ability to think creatively
• A willingness to speak your mind and communicate well
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• An understanding of safeguarding practices
• Some experience of charity finance and fundraising is desirable, but not essential (and candidates do not need prior experience as a charity trustee)
• Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising activities relevant to voluntary and community organisations (desirable but not essential)  

Attitude

• Honest, open and trustworthy with an understanding of the duty of candour
• Respectful of confidentiality procedures

Special Conditions

The post requires the ability to attend online meetings and occasional face to face events.  All expenses will be reimbursed.

What difference will you make?

We are interested in potential Trustees who can bring experience across of range of areas. At this particular time we are keen to find people with a financial services background and someone who may be willing to take on the role of Treasurer in due course and/or someone with marketing skills, including digital marketing.

We are also keen to hear from people who can bring experience in any of these areas:

• working with charitable organisations
• developing strategy;
• project management;
• fundraising and grants management;

Bringing skills in any of these areas will make a huge difference to the work Family Thing is able to provide. 

About Sounddelivery Media

Sounddelivery Media is a dynamic charity tackling injustice and inequality. We’re looking to strengthen our board by recruiting new Trustees to take us into the next stage of our development as an organisation.

Sounddelivery Media works alongside people with direct experience of social injustice and inequality to advocate for themselves and their communities publicly by providing training, support and media matches, media meet ups and media opportunities.  We work to address representation and diversity of voice in the media, finding platforms for our networks and building long term trusted relationships with journalists. 

About the role

We’re looking to strengthen our board by recruiting a new trustee with financial experience to take us into the next stage of our development.

Our current Treasurer has reached the end of their term and we need someone to join us who will maintain an overview of the organisation’s affairs, including its financial affairs, ensure its financial viability and ensure that proper financial records, controls and procedures are maintained.

If you are new to being a trustee, we can arrange training, mentoring and support – no previous governance experience is required. As well as skills and experience, we want to hear from you if you have the passion, commitment, interest and enthusiasm to fulfil this vital role.

About our Board of Trustees

Our trustees are volunteers who offer their time, knowledge and experience to oversee and guide the charity and its work. They also make sure Sounddelivery Media is financially sustainable, is run efficiently and professionally and operates within charitable law.

The Sounddelivery Media board meets at least four times a year. These meetings are sometimes face to face but mostly remote. Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year period; and may then be re-appointed for a further three years.

We can arrange training, mentoring and support for new trustees – no previous governance experience is required. As well as skills and experience, we want to hear from candidates who also have the passion, commitment, interest and enthusiasm to fulfil this vital role.

We are fully committed to ensuring it is as easy and comfortable as possible for skilled, talented people who have never previously participated in charity governance to be welcomed onto the Sounddelivery Media board and make a full and equal contribution. We can cover reasonable travel and accommodation expenses, data top-up vouchers and childcare costs to enable full participation.

Our existing board has strong experience in key areas including communication, fundraising, finance, governance and community action.

Role description

The overall role of a trustee with financial experience is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s affairs, including its financial affairs, ensure its financial viability and ensure that proper financial records, controls and procedures are maintained.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties include:

● Financial oversight of the charity – being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.

● Overseeing and reviewing the preparation of the charity’s annual budget. Then presenting the budget to the board for approval.

● Reviewing the quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements and presenting to the Board for approval in collaboration with the CEO and Finance and Operations Manager.

For a full role description of the trustee with financial experience role, please see our application pack.

About you

In addition to the person specification of a trustee, duties of the trustee with financial experience include the following:

● Financial qualifications and experience within the charity sector

● Some experience fundraising and income generation

● The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences 

● Supporting the board to make decisions relating to the financial health of the charity

● Providing appropriate oversight at operational level

How to apply

If you wish to apply please fill in this short application with a CV and expression of interest in not more that 2 pages why you want to join the Board of Trustees at Sounddelivery Media.

The expression of interest should set out clearly why you are interested in this role, and the relevant skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the Sounddelivery Media trustee board.

For a full description of the trustee with financial experience role, please see our application pack.

Closing date: Monday 21st October, 10am

Interview One: Friday 1st November

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Could you be a Trustee at Wycombe Women’s Aid?

Wycombe Women’s Aid is an anti-racist and intersectional feminist charity which exists to provide independent, high-quality specialist services to women and children experiencing the effects of domestic violence.  Our vision is of a world where women and children live their lives free from domestic and sexual violence.  We are a women-only organisation, working from a trauma informed perspective, and committed to empowerment and self-help.  We listen to women and children and believe in women’s power to take back control of their lives.

We are seeking to appoint new, general Trustees and a Treasurer.  An induction programme and governance training will be provided for all new Trustees. 

Trustees are encouraged to share advice and experience in support of the CEO’s role in managing Wycombe Women’s Aid.  Trustees will have passion and interest in women’s and children's issues and experience and skills in any of the following areas:

· Financial management

· Social Care / Education / Health

· Charity work / Community work

· Housing

Experience of managing teams, monitoring and evaluation of services, strategic planning, fundraising and an understanding of, or lived experience of, domestic violence would also be beneficial. 

In return, we offer the opportunity to:

· support a local charity

· make a difference in your local community

· support a professional and committed staff team

· work with a small, friendly and passionate group of like-minded women

· support the cause of ending Violence Against Women and Girls

We are only seeking women for this role as the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.  We specifically encourage Black and minoritised women to apply for these roles as these are currently under-represented within our Trustee Board.                                      

Registered Charity Number - 299946

One25 Trustees 

One25 began in 1995 in response to the unmet needs of women who were street sex-working in Bristol. Over the last 29 years we have learnt much about working with this marginalised group. One25 is still the only organisation specifically for street sex-working women in the city.

From May 2023 - April 2024, we provided vital services for 260 women. Of the women we supported:

• 36 exited street sex work 
• 213 were healthier 
• 127 were safer 
• 104 were connected to the specialist services they needed 

We work with some of Bristol’s most marginalised women, supporting them to move from crisis and trauma to independence in the community. Wherever they are in their journeys, we give love and practical support, without judgement or expectation.

Women’s needs have become more complex, so our work is more important than ever. The impact we make as a charity saves lives.

About the role

This is an important time to join the Board as we work to deliver our strategic goals and continue to focus on the positive steps One25 can take to increase and diversify income to sustain our vital work. Being a Trustee is an excellent way to develop your skills and can be a fascinating and rewarding experience.

“As a Trustee and Treasurer, being able to play a small part in One25’s development and successes over the past 5 years has been hugely rewarding and fulfilling. I will be looking to pass the baton onto a new treasurer in the future and am so grateful for the experiences and relationships that have enriched my time as a Trustee.”

Our new Trustees will be joining a talented Board, working alongside an inspiring CEO and senior management team, and our dedicated colleagues and volunteers. You will be able to connect with staff and gain insight into our work with the women.

You will attend four two-hour board meetings and four 1.5-hour committee meetings a year, plus two annual away days with our staff team and senior management team. There will be an additional time commitment to review meeting papers which are circulated in advance of board and committee meetings. 

This is a voluntary role, and we are able to reimburse expenses. 

We are seeking new Trustees for specific roles, but also welcome applications for other areas of skill and expertise:

• Finance expertise (who will succeed our current Treasurer after a period of induction)
• HR expertise (who will also benefit from an induction with our current HR lead)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

The organisation and the Board are committed to learning around ED&I and are dedicated to a continuous process of challenging ourselves to increase inclusivity across every area of our work with the women and within our internal systems. We welcome and encourage applications from all sections of society and from those with the potential to make great Trustees. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority, LGBTQ and disability groups, and those who have lived experience of multiple disadvantage as these groups are currently underrepresented on our board. We also welcome applications from first-time Trustees. 

How to apply 

Please contact us for an informal introduction with the Chair or CEO.

Please submit an expression of interest in your preferred format – CV, written statement, video, etc. 

Role description

Period of Office: 3 years with re-election for a further 3-year term. Trustees may serve a maximum term of 9 years. 

Role Purpose

Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that One25 achieves its core purpose. 

Trustees oversee the overall management and administration of the charity, exercising theirlegal responsibilities under both company law and charity law to act in the best interests of the charity, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, manage resources responsibly, and provide clear governance to achieve the charity’s objectives.

They also ensure that One25 has a clear strategy and that our work and strategic goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the senior management team to enable One25 to meet women who street sex work where they are, supporting them to move from crisis and trauma towards independence in the community.

Role Accountabilities

• Support and provide advice on One25’s purpose, vision, goals and activities. 
• Approve organisational strategy and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Oversee One25’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress. 
• Ensure the charity complies with its governing document, and other regulation.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including maintaining sound financial health.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Review and approve One25’s financial statements and reports in line with regulatory requirements.
• Provide support and challenge to One25’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
• Keep abreast of changes in One25’s operating environment, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation.
• Contribute to regular reviews of One25’s own governance. 
• Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect One25’s interests, ensuring decisions are made free from personal or third-party conflicts.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of One25’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

Person Specification

• Commitment to the organisation
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to fulfil trustee duties and responsibilities
• Commitment to demonstrating and fostering One25’s core values: Compassion, Learning and Justice
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• Ability to think creatively
• Willingness to speak their mind
• Leadership and teamworking skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Trustee voluntary vacancy

We’re on a mission to make sure every bereaved sibling feels seen, heard and supported, can you help us?

Sibling Support is on the search for new trustees to join the board of a small, but growing, charity as we move into our growth stage.

About the charity

Every year around 4,000 young people die in the UK before they’ve had a chance to live their lives to the fullest. Beside many of those is a sibling. 

We believe that siblings are overlooked when it comes to grief, so we help them, and those around them, navigate their way through tough times.

From specially designed resources, where thousands are ordered every year, to training, advice and information. Check out our website to see more. 

We are looking for Trustees with one or more of the following experiences/backgrounds: 

• Finance - to become our treasurer
• Prior trustee experience 
• Worked with people who are grieving
• Legal experience
• Organisational management and leadership

How you can help us:

• Join four board meetings every year, two in person, two virtually. The meetings are not during work hours. More meetings for those that choose to join sub committees.
• Offer ad-hoc support and advice.
• Use your skills and/or network to help the charity and its beneficiaries.

How to express interest + other information: 

For further information, or if you want to arrange a discussion, please email us.

Voluntary, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Safeguarding and trustee training is provided.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is an independent and local non-profit organisation. Our purpose is “Sharing knowledge to transform lives”. By listening to the needs of our communities and clients, we act to provide accessible, high-quality information, advice and education to anyone who needs it. We empower individuals with the tools and support they need to build resilience and thrive. By working in partnership with national and local organisations, we’re able to advocate for a fairer society, amplifying the voices of those often unheard. We demonstrate and uphold our values: we care, we help, we excel and we challenge to achieve positive outcomes for the people we help. Last year we supported over 31,000 people across Leicester and Leicestershire, securing them £14 million in additional income. 

We are looking for trustees to join our board. As a trustee, you'll help us:

• Set our strategy and direction

• Ensure we’re financially sustainable

• Monitor our performance and impact

• Make sure we’re meeting the needs of our community

You don’t need specific qualifications but we’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about social justice, our purpose and our values

• A strategic thinker able to see the big picture and develop long-term plans

• A good listener and communicator

• Collaborative and willing to contribute their unique skills and experience 

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: governance, finance, fundraising, legal, HR or marketing would be particularly welcome.

This is a voluntary role, but the rewards are invaluable:

• Make a different in your community 

• Develop your skills, experience and gain valuable insight in the non-profit sector

• Work in a supportive and friendly environment with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers

• Be part of something bigger than yourself and help build a more resilient community in LeicesterShire

We'll cover your expenses: we value your time and commitment and want to ensure serving as a trustee is accessible to everyone.

Visit our website to read the complete trustee pack and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Our CEO is also happy to have an informal chat if you have any questions.

Citizens Advice Waltham Forest has served the local community for over 40 years, providing independent advice, information and advocacy on a wide range of subjects.  We now have a number of vacancies on our Board which we are seeking to fill with people local to Waltham Forest who are passionate about supporting the people and communities of our borough.

About Citizens Advice Waltham Forest

During the past three years we have made our service even more accessible to local people by increasing our outreach to 14 different locations across the borough and offering digital as well as face-to-face advice. 

During  the pandemic we responded by working even more closely with the council and other borough partners to continue to support our community. 

We are now looking forward to ensuring our strategy continues to meet the needs of our Waltham Forest communities in the challenging months and years ahead.

About our Board of Trustees

We are looking for local people who have an understanding of the Waltham Forest area, can exercise independent judgement, have strong communication skills and are willing to give their time and commitment to being a trustee. We would particularly welcome applications from those who can bring financial skills, people management/ HR experience, and from those who have used our services.  The Board currently meets a minimum of four times a year for full Board meetings. In addition, trustees are actively encouraged to join one of our subcommittees, according to their particular area of expertise or experience. 

Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome applications from disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBT+ and non-binary people, and people from Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.  We would also encourage young people to apply.  If you are interested in becoming a trustee and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you please contact us.

Citizens Advice Esher & District is a well-established local advice charity that is seeking a HR professional to joins its trustee board and help deliver effective people management policies and plans.  If you’re excited to help us have the right team in place to meet the advice needs of our local community in Surrey, we would love to hear from you.

Our Trustee Board is responsible for providing us with strategic thinking.  As our Human Resources expert on the Board, you will work alongside the Chair, Personnel Sub-committee and Chief Executive to:

• Provide strategic and occasional operational advice on issues such as recruitment, employment contracts and remuneration
• Take a lead in reviewing the charity’s people management policies and procedures
• Advise on workforce planning and engagement to deliver our short and long term objectives
• Chair our Personnel sub-committee, setting the agenda for each six-monthly meeting and helping to prepare agenda papers

As a member of the Trustee Board, you will be responsible for:

● Maintaining an awareness of how our charity is operating

● Reading papers for Board meetings and attending six meetings per year

● Working on specific projects with other trustees or staff to further the strategic objectives of the charity

● Taking an active discussion during Board meetings and working with other trustees to:

- set policy and strategy direction, set targets and evaluate the performance of the charity

- ensure that all the finances and supporting financial control systems of the charity are in order

- monitor the financial position of the charity ensuring that it operates within its means and objectives

- monitor how well the service meets the needs of the local community

- ensure that the service plans for the recruitment and turnover of staff and volunteers

- review its own work and how effectively it operates including action for improvement

Person Specification

We need someone who either lives, works or studies in Elmbridge who has:

• HR experience with current knowledge of UK employment law, policy and practice, including compensation and benefits
• A commitment to the Citizens Advice organisation
• An understanding of the differences between managing the rights of employees and managing the rights of volunteers
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort

We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse Board of Trustees and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  Experience of Citizens Advice work is not required.

Time commitment

Our Trustees are expected to attend six board meetings each year.  These normally take place on a Monday evening, alternating between 5-7pm and 7pm-9pm, at our office in Esher. There is an option to join most meetings online, although we encourage meeting in person.  Reading preparation for each Board meeting will take around one-two hours.  All Citizens Advice Trustees are required to complete a small number of e-learning courses each year.

You will also be asked to Chair and prepare papers for our Personnel sub-committee which meets six-monthly, and to offer ad-hoc support relevant to your expertise.

What difference will you make?

People with good local knowledge and strategic vision can really help us to develop a service that meets the changing advice needs of our community.

More specifically, your input will help us to recruit and retain staff and volunteers and achieve a sustainable future.  Without this, we risk having to cut our service to local residents and workers - and the most vulnerable members of society will have nowhere else to turn.

What's in it for you?

Citizens Advice is a well-respected and influential organisation.  This is an opportunity to help develop this much-needed charity at a local level, making a real difference to people's lives.

As well as intellectual stimulation, the role will provide you with practical management experience of the voluntary sector to help develop your career.

Initial induction and training takes place in-house, online and through peer support but there some opportunity to attend national Citizens Advice conferences.  Travel expenses to any events are paid.

We are a friendly Board, keen to welcome new members.

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

About the opportunities

WGN is now looking for additional committed women professionals to join our existing dynamic and dedicated Trustees, we are seeking number of trustees including treasurer. We are in particular encouraging Black African or Caribbean candidates  to apply to align with the agenda of WGN.

Our ideal trustees:

• Are committed to supporting women and girls affected by gendered-based violence
• Have feminist/womanist and anti-racist values and principles
• Have a strong understanding of intersectionality
• Have the ability to think strategically and creatively about service delivery and development
• Have an understanding of the women’s / VAWG / voluntary sector
• Want to advance WGN’s aims and objectives
• Have well-developed leadership skills
• Have previous governance experience (desirable).

About you

The ideal candidates will also offer expertise, skills and experience in one of the following areas:

• Financial management
• Human resources management
• Strategic development
• Safeguarding
• Legal
• Policies and procedures related to WGN’s work.

Additional information

Trustees are required to attend six meetings a year. In addition, trustees are required to attend induction training and Away Days are usually held once a year. There may also be sub-committees that Trustees wish to join, and one Trustee member is invited to be on interview panels for any senior management recruitment. Trustees are also required to read documents and emails between meetings.

How to apply

Please visit our website to download the vacancy documents. Completed applications and equal opportunities monitoring forms should be submitted by 9am on Monday 21 October 2024.

Further Information

We will aim to get back to you within four weeks of your application with an invitation if you are successful. If you have not received a response to your application within 4 weeks you can assume your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.

Please note if you are successful at the application and interview stages, you will be required to attend WGN’s Induction Training.

All posts are subject to pre-volunteering checks including DBS, references, and social media background screening.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Our mission is to help and support homeless and vulnerably housed people in and around the London Borough of Merton. We operate a twice-weekly Drop-in, currently welcoming 50-60 individuals each day, while our Winter Night Shelter provides a warm, dry place to sleep every night during the coldest nights of the year – this winter from 4 December until 10 March 2024.

Our current Secretary is retiring, having completed the maximum of nine years in the role. We’re now looking for an enthusiastic and committed volunteer for the role which covers the following positions:

1. Company secretary
2. Secretary to the Trustees

The current incumbent fulfils both roles but we would consider splitting the responsibilities if two complementary applications were received.

The Company Secretary & Secretary is a volunteer with an active role in the work of the organisation. The Faith in Action Merton Homelessness Project (FIAMHP) Board of Trustees, Company Secretary & Secretary, together with senior staff, form the Management Committee of the Charity.

Company Secretary’s responsibilities:

The Company Secretary keeps the organisation legal by:

• Working with Trustees to ensure that the Charity complies with its Articles of Association, charity law, company law, employment law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

• Ensuring that the Trustees are aware of the requirement to comply with relevant codes such as the Code of Conduct for Charity Trustees and the Charities Governance Code, and that these are adhered to.

• Ensuring that the Articles of Association reflect the current work of the Charity, liaising with the Charity Commission and Companies House as appropriate if an update is needed.

• Liaison with Treasurer as needed.

• Filing annual Confirmation Statements and other Company Returns including the annual Trustees Report & Accounts with Companies House and the Charity Commission by the due dates.

• Advising Companies House and the Charity Commission of changes to Company and Charity details by the due dates – this includes Trustee appointments and resignations.

• Maintaining the statutory records.

• Monitoring the composition of the Trustee board, and liaising with the Chair and other Trustees to ensure that new Trustees are recruited as necessary, so that all roles needed are covered. Organising new Trustee applications and interviews, and obtaining references.

• Organising and running the Annual General Meeting, and any other General Meetings required.

• Any other duties which may reasonably arise.

Secretary’s duties

The job of the FIAMHP Secretary is to assist the Trustees in the smooth running of the organisation by:

• Organising Management Committee meetings in consultation with the Chair and other Trustees: setting meeting dates and venues; producing meeting agendas, receiving and sending out meeting notices and papers, checking that meetings are quorate, taking meeting minutes, liaising with the Chair and other Trustees as necessary; sending out draft minutes.

• Assist with liaison between Trustees, Staff and Volunteers as needed.

• Awareness of the work of the organisation and the needs of its guests and service users.

• Ensuring that decisions and actions of the Board of Trustees are accurately recorded and implemented.

• Maintaining an appropriate and secure filing system so that all Trustee papers are retained and accessible.

• Assisting with Business Plan development and the Trustees’ Annual Report as required.

• Ensuring that Policies and Risk Register are filed and accessible to all who need access.

• Tracking progress with implementation of the organisation’s Business Plan.

• Ensuring that any correspondence for Trustees is brought to the attention of the Board.

• Any other duties which may reasonably arise.

The Company Secretary and Secretary must have:

● Commitment to the Charity and its work.

● Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of being a Company Secretary

● Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as Company Secretary and Secretary

● Strategic vision

● Good independent judgement

● Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

For more information about either post, please contact Bernie McAlister, Chair of Trustees.

We’re looking for an IT professional to join our Board and provide thought-leadership on our digital and IT strategy, including guiding us through Cyber Essentials accreditation. If you can help us use technology to improve our local advice service, we would love to hear from you.

As our digital and IT expert, you will work alongside the Chair, Chief Executive and the external IT support company we use to:

• Ensure our IT operating systems and equipment are fit for purpose
• Guide the charity through the work needed to obtain Cyber Essentials accreditation
• Advise how we can use technology to improve our service to clients
• Translate the risks and opportunities of IT for other trustees
• Take the lead in evaluating IT related proposals for the Board.

We need someone who either lives, works or studies in Elmbridge (or the surrounding area) and who has:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering IT and business change management
• Experience of IT strategy planning and execution
• A good understanding of cyber security including obtaining Cyber Security Accreditation
• A good understanding of Microsoft 365 multi-factor authentication
• Experience of business continuity and disaster recover planning
• A good understanding of risk management
• A commitment to the Citizens Advice organisation
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse board of trustees and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  Experience of Citizens Advice work is not required.

Time commitment

Our trustees are expected to attend six board meetings each year.  These normally take place on a Monday evening, at our office in Esher. Reading preparation for each board meeting will take around one-two hours.  All Citizens Advice trustees are required to complete a small number of e-learning courses each year.

In addition, as the IT lead, you will need to have time to participate in various IT discussions with our management team and with the IT support company we use.  This work may average around 1-2 hours a week.

What difference will you make?

People with good local knowledge and strategic vision can really help us to develop a service that meets the changing advice needs of our community.

More specifically, your input will help us to reach more people and provide more timely advice.

What's in it for the volunteer?

Citizens Advice is a well-respected and influential organisation.  This is an opportunity to help develop this much-needed charity at a local level, really making a difference to people's lives.

As well as intellectual stimulation, the role will provide you with practical management experience of the voluntary sector to help develop your career.

Initial induction and training takes place in-house and through peer support but there is the opportunity to attend national Citizens Advice conferences and seminars.  Travel expenses to these events are paid.

We are a business-like but friendly board, keen to welcome new members.