Trustee Board Member Volunteer Roles in London
The Organisation:
Sir Henry Irving founded the Fund in 1882 with a number of other actors and stage managers. Over 140 years, Presidents have included Sir John Gielgud, Sir Lawrence Olivier and Dame Penelope Keith. We are thrilled that our Royal Patron has recently been confirmed as King Charles III.
The ABF is a membership charity with over 600 members who are from the acting or stage management fraternity. Members select up to 12 trustees from within the membership to govern and take responsibility for the ABF’s management and administration. Those trustees can appoint up to four additional non-member trustees on the basis of skills and experience they can bring to the charity.
The Board of Trustees delegates authority to a number of sub committees, including Grants & Services, Finance & Operations, and Marketing & Engagement. We ask trustees to join one of these committees.
For over 140 years, the Actors' Benevolent Fund has supported actors and stage managers experiencing hardship due to injury, illness or old age. To date this support has consisted of financial grants and benefits advice, as well as a listening ear. This support is delivered by a small staff team at Adam Street just off The Strand in London.
The charity world has changed significantly in recent years. Society rightly expects charities to deliver their purposes effectively for public benefit. The ABF has been going through a process of reform to maximise the help it delivers and to ensure it is the most effective and impactful steward of its resources.
The charity’s first ever CEO was appointed last summer, and a new Board of Trustees was elected and appointed early 2024 to take the charity forward into the future with a bold new ambition to increase impact.
To find out more about the Actors’ Benevolent Fund, visit the website.
The Role:
This is an exciting time to be joining the Board of Trustees of the Actors’ Benevolent Fund. The charity has been on a journey of transformation, with a new Board and strategy in place, and we are looking for two additional trustees to join us on this journey. These are incredibly challenging times for the industry, with an increased cost of living combined with a scarcity of funding for the Arts, resulting in fewer opportunities for actors, actresses and stage managers, and research evidencing mental health problems. There is a growing need to respond to the changes within our society and profession, and we are seeking individuals with the passion to join an inspirational team to make meaningful and sustainable change to our community.
We are currently looking for two non-member trustees, each with knowledge and experience in one of the following two areas:
• Investment management
• Strategic marketing and / or brand awareness
Person Specification:
Essential:
• Demonstrate a passion and commitment to the charity and our vision for its future strategic direction
• Professional knowledge and experience in one of the following subject areas:
- Investment management
- Strategic marketing / brand awareness
• Understanding of and commitment to the role and responsibilities of being a charity trustee
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
• The time to commit to the role: Board meetings are held from 10.30 – 13.00 on the last Thursday every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November), and sub committees meet three times per year
Desirable:
• Experience of charity governance and being part of a Board
• Experience of acting or stage management
Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further details.
How to Apply:
To apply, please provide us with:
• An up-to-date CV; and
• Either a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 or, if you prefer, a video of no more than 4 minutes long, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise, what you think you can bring to the role and what you hope to gain from the role.
All applications should be sent to the Trustees Unlimited email address, published on their website.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, alternatively please contact Melissa Baxter or Ian Joseph.
Closing date for applications: 29th July 2024
Interviews with the Actors' Benevolent Fund: 9th – 14th August 2024, in person at the ABF offices in Adam Street, London.
Kandinsky is looking for a new Trustee
As one of our founding Trustees steps down, we are looking for someone with financial expertise to join our Board, to support with the preparation of our annual accounts, ensure all charitable financial compliance, and take a broader interest in the development of the company. This is an opportunity to join a well-engaged Board at an exciting stage of Kandinsky’s development.
We’re interested in meeting new people from across the UK, with and without prior Board experience. Kandinsky is committed to equal opportunities and is particularly keen to encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and POC backgrounds, as well as well as those from working-class backgrounds and anyone based outside of London.
Our Board currently comprises:
Michael Walling, Artistic Director & Founder of the theatre company Border Crossings, who has been Chair of the Board since 2020.
Sofia Stephanou, Executive Director and Deputy CEO at Marlborough Productions, who is helping Kandinsky to develop its touring networks.
Jemma Tabraham, a freelance fundraising consultant and bid-writer, who is supporting the company to diversify its funding sources.
Roxan Kamali-Sarvestani, Director of Learning and Participation at Marlowe Theatre Canterbury, who is working with us to challenge and extend our thinking on how engagement and education work fits into the artistic life of the company.
Julian Connerty of Signature Litigation LLP, who advises us on legal matters.
About Us
In the last nine years, Kandinsky has developed a reputation as one of the most exciting emerging theatre companies in the UK.
We make theatre collaboratively, alternating periods of research and writing with work in rehearsal rooms with actors, designers and musicians. This allows us to make shows on an eclectic range of subjects, united by a theatrical style that’s both inventive and entertaining.
Since 2015, we’ve worked extensively at New Diorama Theatre, where we were one of the first associate companies. Work made at NDT has won OffWestEnd and Peter Brook Awards, toured the UK and transferred to the prestigious Schaubühne in Berlin. We’ve also worked extensively beyond NDT, including on main-stage commissions at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester and Schauspielhaus in Vienna. Our next show will open in a major London theatre in 2025.
In the last year, we’ve travelled the UK to develop new work at regional venues, made our first ever adaptation with Central School of Speech and Drama, and created our first show for younger audiences, which toured London schools throughout summer 2023. The company is at an exciting moment as we work to tour work more regularly outside of London, develop our educational work and expand our audiences and participants.
Kandinsky is run by joint artistic directors Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman, who oversee the company both artistically and administratively.
Trustee roles and responsibilities
Kandinsky is a registered charity (no. 1134756) and a Company limited by Guarantee (no. 7169361). Board members have legal responsibilities as a Company Director, including making sure we are compliant with company and employment law, health and safety legislation, equal opportunities and laws around working with children and young people. You will read and sign off on our annual accounts and, together with the other Trustees, make sure we don’t do anything that might place our funds, assets or reputation at risk.
This role has a particular focus on financial expertise: you will have familiarity with budgets and accounts, in particular the annual account requirements of both Companies House and the Charity Commission. You will be able to ensure that we are meeting all legal financial requirements, as well as helping us build strategies and processes that can ensure our ongoing financial resilience.
You will be able and willing to:
· Support the core team to ensure Kandinsky’s financial resources meet the organisation’s present and future needs, and maintain good communication about this with the wider Board.
· Ensure Kandinsky has appropriate financial policies, accounting procedures and controls in place.
· Oversee the preparation and examination of annual accounts.
· Present these accounts at the AGM, drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way.
· Ensure that there is no conflict between any financial income and the aims and objects of the charity.
· Ensure Kandinsky’s compliance with appropriate legislation.
Beyond your particular financial oversight, a Trustee’s role is to support the company’s work in whatever way feels appropriate to you and fits with your skills: helping the company grow, raising the profile of our work, challenging us in areas where we can do better or extending our knowledge base. We hope that being on the Board of a growing company will be exciting and that we can work with you to find a mutually rewarding way of working together, one that reflects your skills, experience and interests.
We do not expect our Trustees to donate to the company or ask others to do so. However, if any Trustees are willing and able to help us identify people who might become donors, this could form part of their work on the Board.
Work of a Trustee
The Board meet four times a year. Meetings last approx. 90 mins to two hours. Given recent developments in work/life balance, we aim for this to be a 50% split between online and in-person meetings. These meetings take place in roughly March, June, September and December annually – but exact dates are subject to change depending on rehearsal periods for shows.
We circulate an agenda and any papers prior to the meeting. Because of the company’s size, papers are minimal; these might include minutes from the previous meeting, management accounts and, at the Annual General Meeting, the company’s yearly accounts, to be read and signed-off. We ask Trustees to read any papers in advance of the meeting.
Trustee positions are voluntary. Most Trustees cover their own expenses, but we are committed to building a diverse Board and we are happy to support with expenses where there is need. However, as we are a small company, without any regular core cost funding, this will need to be by mutual agreement and on a case-by-case basis.
We will discuss the time commitment as part of the recruitment process, as well as how we can best support candidates based outside of London and those with caring responsibilities of any kind.
Benefits of being a Trustee
Joining a Board is a great way to increase your skills and contacts:
· Being a Trustee allows you to contribute to the life and running of a UK charity in an active and practical way. It's recognised in most industries as a meaningful form of voluntary work, professional development and community engagement.
· Trustees benefit from each other's skills and experience, increasing and broadening your strategic knowledge and also widening your professional contacts. Joining a Board is a great way to meet and develop professional relationships with highly experienced people from both within and outside of your own industry.
· Kandinsky is a small, nimble company with an engaged, recently-refreshed Board - our Trustees make a genuine difference to the running of the company and gain real insight into every aspect of our work.
· Whenever possible, we provide our Trustees with free tickets to see the shows that we make, as well as opportunities to attend sharings, visit our rehearsal rooms, see work in development and generally engage with the artistic life of a busy and growing theatre company.
If you would like to apply, please submit a short expression of interest along with your CV and we will get back to you.
Equal Opportunities monitoring forms are for company records, will be anonymised and will not form part of the shortlisting process.
If you have any questions about the company or application process please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We can also arrange for you to speak to our Chair for an informal conversation about our work and the role.
Thank you for your interest.
We make and tour new theatre nationally and internationally
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Use your expertise in commercial property development and/or construction and join the board of an outstanding, high-profile provider with a national and international reputation as an innovator in end-of-life care, research and education.
Location: 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DZ
Application closes on Monday 2nd September.
Who we are.
The modern hospice movement began at St Christopher’s over 55 years ago. Our legacy is strong, and our Trustees are currently considering the future health needs of our community so we can continue to deliver the best possible care.
We currently have two vibrant sites in South East London, providing excellent multi-professional care alongside our extensive community work. Last year, we provided care and support to over 7,500 people in the local area, with over 500 inpatient admissions, over 5,000 outpatient appointments, and over 13,000 home visits. We also have 24 charity shops supporting and contributing to our work, with over 500,000 customers visiting our stores last year.
Last year, we launched our new strategy – Making Your Time Matter, 2023-2026. We want to be part of a world where all dying people and those close to them have access to equitable care and support when and wherever they need it. We want to achieve this by tackling inequalities, fulfilling a national and global leadership role, creating a sustainable business model, equipping the future workforce and tackling ethical issues. We want to continue to share cutting-edge thinking and test solutions to improve care, we want to explore assisted dying with our communities and make recommendations to policymakers.
To achieve our vision, we are undertaking a significant refurbishment of our main site and planning our estate requirements to match our future needs. Our new Trustee will play a key role in supporting us as we develop our site and plan our estate for the future to continue to innovate best practice in the hospice movement. Our new Trustee will work closely with our Board and our executive team, in particular our Director of Finance and Corporate Services, our Project Director and Estates Lead.
About the role.
Our Trustees work closely with our executive team to ensure we continue to provide outstanding care, maintain our international reputation for education and research, and remain appropriately resourced to serve our community in the future. Our Trustees provide strategic leadership and expertise from a range of backgrounds and industries, giving St Christopher’s the direction and insight to continue as a world leader in palliative care.
We are looking for a new Trustee with executive-level commercial property experience to add to our existing skilled and diverse team of Trustees as we deliver outstanding care across South East London. We are actively considering the care our community will need in the future and how our estate supports this. As a Trustee, this is an opportunity to be part of shaping St Christopher’s vision, and always keeping the needs of the community at the forefront of what the hospice does. Experience in property and/or construction will be vital in ensuring the property strategy is congruent with our care strategy. We are looking for someone with a knowledge of the property market in South East London with an affinity or passion for our work in end of life care.
Our new Trustee could come from a variety of sectors including property development and/or construction. Strategic leadership experience, ideally at board level, and experience of programme management of projects up to £100m are crucial.
Time Commitment
The board meets quarterly between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at our Sydenham site. We have an annual Board Away Day and an AGM. Trustees join one of our subcommittees, which meets quarterly for an hour and a half online. Overall, including events, preparation for board meetings, and ad hoc conversations with fellow board members and the executive team, we expect the overall time commitment to be the equivalent of up to a day a month spread across various engagements.
We welcome applicants from our underrepresented areas, which include applicants from ethnic minority groups and diverse age and socio-economic groups.
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.
Application closes on Monday 2nd September.
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Role Summary:
The Chair of the Board of Trustees will provide strategic leadership to Hidayah, ensuring the organization remains aligned with its mission to support and advocate for LGBTQ+ Muslims. The Chair will guide the Board of Trustees in effective governance and act as an ambassador for the charity within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Governance:
- Provide leadership to the Board, ensuring that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
- Oversee the Board of Trustees’ operation, ensuring its members work collaboratively and effectively.
- Ensure the charity complies with its constitution, governing documents, charity law, and other relevant legislation/regulations.
- Strategy and Planning:
- Lead the development and implementation of the charity’s annual strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the needs of LGBTQ+ Muslims.
- Write the annual report outlining Hidayah’s impact and achievements
- Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure that strategic objectives are effectively executed and serve the community
- Write and develop a portfolio of policies to ensure the smooth running of Hidayah
- Board of Trustees Management:
- Chair monthly Board meetings effectively, ensuring decisions are taken in a timely manner and that actions are followed up.
- Facilitate a positive and inclusive Board culture where diverse viewpoints are encouraged and respected.
- Manage all volunteers taken on by Hidayah
- Advocacy and Representation:
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting its work within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and to a wider audience.
- Represent the charity at key events, meetings, and functions, and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
- Financial Oversight:
- Oversee the charity’s financial health, ensuring it operates within its means and maintains proper financial control and accountability.
- Work with the Treasurer and the finance team to ensure the Board of Trustees receives accurate and timely financial information.
- Act as a signatory for Hidayah’s bank account and financial operations.
- To seek out partnerships, sponsors and endorsements from individuals and organisations.
- Risk Management:
- Ensure appropriate risk management policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
- Regularly review and address potential risks to the charity’s operations and reputation.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience in a leadership role within a charity, non-profit, or similar organization.
- Strong understanding of governance best practices and charity law.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing budgets and financial planning.
- Passion for the charity’s mission and commitment to its values, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Muslims.
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Chair or in a senior non-executive role.
- Experience in fundraising and development activities.
- Established network within the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and among relevant stakeholders.
Terms of Appointment:
- The Chair will be appointed for an initial term of 3 years, which may be renewed for a further term(s).
- This is a voluntary position; however, expenses incurred in fulfilling the role will be reimbursed as approved by the Board of Trustees in line with Hidayah’s policies.
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
With our current Chair, Dame Rosemary Squire, stepping down at the end of her term in January 2025, we are now seeking an inspirational and experienced leader to steer and drive the Board and Executive, increasing our output successfully and ensuring our sustainability.
Mountview is a vibrant organisation where exceptional young people achieve extraordinary things. Our new Chair will have extensive experience/interest in Higher Education and a passion for the performing arts, specifically theatre, television and film. They will be interested in young people and drama training and will be committed to making Mountview one of the most successful, diverse and respected conservatoires in the UK and internationally.
Our new Chair will share our commitment to diversity, help us to continue our increasing brand recognition and to fundraise effectively, while ensuring that we have a strong Board of dynamic and engaged Trustees. They will help us nurture our strong partnership with the London Borough of Southwark and support our local commitments. They will ensure that our courses remain at the forefront of drama training, challenging the status quo whilst providing for the industry’s long-term needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are excited to announce that we are recruiting new trustee members to join our current Trustee Board! We are on the lookout for passionate individuals to fill two vital roles. First, we're introducing a brand-new position: Treasurer, who will take the helm of our financial oversight. Secondly, we need a visionary Trustee to champion our fundraising initiatives and propel our missions forward.
Our current Board consists of 4 trustees responsible for the organisation. We are now looking for new board members who want to see Skaped expand its ambitious plans for the future. We're particularly eager to hear from candidates with a robust background in fundraising, business development, finance, and /or accounting, especially within the non-profit sector. If you share our values and commitment to Skaped's growth, we want to hear from you!
Skaped is a small Artivist charity based in East London. We work with young people in East London to educate them about community building and human rights through the creative arts. We are currently governed by our Board of Trustees, who hold overall responsibilities of the organisation.
We are currently looking for at least two new board members who share our values and commitment to Skaped's growth interested in being a board member and a treasurer. We are striving to be unconventional, creating an organisation that prioritises care and acceptance both within our activism and general workspace. We aim to be prominent as a diverse and inclusive organisation. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, faiths, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, economic circumstances, marginalised communities and backgrounds, and those from disabled communities.
As a member of the Skaped Board, you will be expected to champion the Skaped values and support our senior team leaders as we begin the next chapter of our journey.
Job Responsibilities
- A trustee must comply with he charity's governing document and the law
- Support the development and provide support for the co-directors in the running of SKAPED
- Review and approve the organisation's annual and financial report
- Keep accurate records and provide periodic accounting to the beneficiaries
Job Requirements
- Experience working in the charity sector/start-up enterprise/ community organisations and/or grassroots organisations
- Experience working in the HR sector, dealing with legal and organisational topics and/or
- Experience of social entrepreneurship or business planning with a passion for social change.
- An understanding of working with a founder who is still involved in the organisation's delivery.
- Commitment to Skaped policies and procedures.
- Understands the value of art and how this can lead to community and societal change
- Who possesses a good understanding of working with young people, especially in deprived areas
- Skaped is a women-led organisation, so we're looking for someone who has a strong commitment to supporting and championing the Skaped community of women: (by women, we mean anyone who ever self-identifies as such, be they cis, trans, non-binary, or gender fluid!)
For more details about the recruitment packs and the application form, please follow the link to our website below.
We are looking for a dynamic leader to help steer Peace Direct in the years ahead. We are looking for someone who cares deeply about the importance of supporting local civil society, who has strong experience of charity governance, and is accustomed to working collaboratively with the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team, and across cultural contexts to build a strong organisation. This is no ordinary Board Chair role. Peace Direct has been at the forefront of thinking about how the international NGO sector needs to transform itself, including how to tackle structural racism. We are looking for a Board Chairperson who will embrace the challenge of leading a Board that will model the changes we hope to see in the wider sector. As part of our commitment to shifting power, we are open to the idea of a co-Chair arrangement, with one Chair based in the Global South/Majority World.
The Chair will lead the Board in its role of ensuring clear strategic direction for PD, compliance with requirements for effective financial and people management, and sound corporate governance in line with PD’s own values and relevant regulatory frameworks. The Chair will also support and, where appropriate, challenge the Chief Executive and foster collaborative and constructive engagement within the Board and between the Board and Peace Direct’s management and staff. They should be willing to act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity as part of PD’s external communications efforts. The Chair will also line manage the Chief Executive in line with PD’s HR procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Us
Our Mission is to transform the lives of children and young people who suffer severe emotional and psychological difficulties, so they can relate well to others, fulfil their potential and enjoy life.
Our Approach is a form of group living and learning modelled on healthy relationships, adapted to the developmental needs of children and young people suffering severe relational trauma.
About You
Significant experience in charity finance, ideally with specialist knowledge of sheltered housing or residential.
Commitment
- Four Board meetings a year, and if sitting on a sub-committee a further four meetings a year which are held in person in Central London.
- Representing the Charity from time to time at various events and meetings with key stakeholders which may be held in central London or in our Communities in Kent or Norfolk.
- Three year term of office with possible renewal for two further terms to a maximum of nine years.
How to Apply
Please apply through CharityJobs 'Quick Apply' button and explain what value you will bring to this role and why you are interested to apply.
Closing date: Tuesday 30th July 2024
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Age UK Richmond upon Thames is a local independent charity supporting older people, carers and family members in Richmond upon Thames. We are committed to our mission to provide support to help local older people to live healthier happier and more independent lives.
Age UK Richmond upon Thames are a local partner of the national charity Age UK. This means we operate as an independent charity – responsible for raising our own funds and providing services to meet local need in Richmond upon Thames.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a new Chair of Trustees to join our charity. Our current Chair is due to leave later this year.
Our wide range of highly valued and well utilised services currently include:
· Information & Advice, including support to claim welfare benefits and other financial support.
· Social & wellbeing groups, activities and centres.
· Leadership of the Community Independent Living Service (CILS) Partnership – working with 19 other voluntary sector groups.
· ‘Connect To Tech’ digital skills support.
· Leadership of Dementia Friendly Richmond, working in partnership to make the borough more dementia inclusive.
· Mental Health Peer Support.
· ‘Nightingale’ hospital discharge service.
· Handyperson & gardening.
· Housekeeping.
Our Chief Executive leads a team of around 50 committed staff, supported by around 100 volunteers. We support around 4,000 local older people every year.
Our income is currently around £2.3m a year. However, this includes a local authority contract we manage under which a significant portion is passed to other local charities we work in partnership with. Funding comes from a range of sources including local authority & NHS contracts; grant funders; chargeable services; donations and legacies.
Our board is currently made up of nine trustees, led by the Chair – all bringing different skills and views.
It is an interesting time to be joining us. We are working on developing our ambitious new Strategic Plan for April 2025 onwards – and we are keen to ensure we are responsive to the changing needs of existing and new generations of older people. Rising costs and a more challenging income generation environment is starting to put more pressure on our finances although our current position is relatively stable – and we will need to think about how we adapt. We are also keen to strengthen our local partnerships and further the support for those with dementia and carers.
Our website gives further information about the charity.
We are looking for a dynamic Chair who is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable and isolated older people across Richmond upon Thames. Running a healthy and successful charity requires a strong Board that offers leadership and challenge in a collegiate and positive way and has our beneficiaries at the core of everything they do.
The role of the Chair
The Chair of Trustees leads the board, ensuring that it governs Age UK Richmond effectively, in service of the charity’s vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.
This is a voluntary unpaid role. Expenses can be reimbursed.
In addition to all the duties of a trustee, the Chair’s role includes:
· Providing leadership to the board and ensuring that trustees fulfil their responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity.
· Ensuring the board sets a mission, vision, strategy and has the right policies to act in line with its Articles of Association and relevant legislation and that the Board monitors performance, spend and risk.
· Ensuring that the board as a whole works in partnership with executive staff.
· Ensuring good governance, with a systematic, open and fair procedure for the recruitment of trustees, with appropriate induction information and training.
· Ensuring the proper and efficient conduct of board meetings by; chairing trustee meetings effectively, seeking consensus, encouraging participation, taking an active role in ensuring that board agendas are meaningful and reflect the key responsibilities of trustees and that trustees receive timely and accurate information in order to allow the board to discharge its responsibilities.
· Regular meetings with the Chief Executive, to provide support and review performance.
· Ensuring the Chief Executive provides an effective link between the board and staff.
· Attending events and forums when needed to help raise awareness of the charity and its work and support fundraising initiatives.
· Stakeholder engagement locally, and more occasionally regionally / nationally.
The Commitment
The Board of Trustees meet quarterly in person. Board members are asked to commit time to read papers, and to share expertise when needed. Board members are also expected to sit on at least one of two committees that also meet quarterly – Finance & General Purposes and Fundraising & Service Development. The Chair is an ex officio member of both committees.
The Chair will also hold regular meetings with the Chief Executive. The role will also involve representing the organisation at events and attending occasional regional or national Age UK meetings.
Terms of Office
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of two years. Two further terms of three years can follow, up to a maximum of 8 years.
What we are looking for
● Experience of being on a board. You do not need to have been a Chair before however.
● Good understanding of governance and the duties of trusteeship.
● Senior level Health & Social Care and / or voluntary sector background.
● Experience of working with older people desirable.
● A keen sense of strategic purpose.
● An inclusive leadership style - able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.
● The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
● Excellent communication skills.
Please click to apply to be taken to our website for full information and how to apply.
Provide support to help local older people to live healthier, happier and more independent lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
We are the British Psychological Society.
For more than 120 years, we have championed psychology, psychologists and the wider psychological professions, supporting our members through every stage of their careers.
Psychology affects all aspects of our everyday lives, from government policy to the advertising you see on TV. And with the demand for psychology services growing, so is our community.
We have more than 65,000 members - all of whom share a passion for psychology, and its impact on individuals and society.
More information about the British Psychological Society can be found on their website.
The Role
This is an exciting time to be joining the BPS. The successful candidate will possess the personal credibility, independence of thought, and experience to lead the Board of a major, high profile, national charity. They will have a proven ability around governance, risk and leadership preferably in the charitable sector. A commitment and belief to our values and to working in collaboration and partnership with the Board and the senior leadership team will be imperative.
The Chair of the Board of Trustees leads and oversees the Society’s Board, ensuring compliance with the Society's charitable objectives, protecting assets, managing risk, and ensuring sustainable health of the organisation.
Person Specification
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following qualities alongside demonstrable interest in and commitment to the mission, values and vision of the BPS:
• Strong independent judgment, integrity, and diplomacy skills.
• Boardroom experience as an executive, non-executive director, President, or Chair of an organisation of at least similar size to the Society, or comparable experience.
• Experience and understanding of membership organisations and the charity sector.
• Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Strong people management experience, including skills in performance management.
• Experience of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong financial and business acumen in commercial, academic, or civil society settings.
• Sound knowledge of good governance and a clear understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, liabilities, and responsibilities of trustees.
• Proven leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• A broad understanding of psychology.
• Ability to think and act strategically.
• Inspires trust and confidence in people, including BPS members, management, employees, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further information.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application:
• An up to date CV with the details of two referees (we will not contact them without your prior consent)
• A supporting statement which details how you meet the main criteria in the person specification, demonstrates your interest in and commitment to the mission, values and vision of the BPS, and explains your motivation for applying.
All applications should be uploaded via the Trustees Unlimited website.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, alternatively please contact Melissa Baxter.
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th July 2024
Interviews with BPS: Week commencing 19th August 2024
The Board of Trustees has ultimate responsibility for the sound governance of the organisation.
Specifically its role is:
● To agree overall direction and strategic plans, and to monitor, at a summary level, progress
against these
● To oversee the finances - to ensure they are being well managed and we are in sound financial
health
● Specifically to take particular interest in our fundraising strategy and performance
● To oversee our compliance with all legislation, e.g. on Child Safeguarding or Health and Safety as
well as with Charity Commission regulations
● To monitor strategic risks and ensure we have suitable mitigations in place
The trustees meet formally for a Trustee meeting about once a quarter, usually for 2.5 hours after the
normal working day. Each trustee is expected to play their part as a member of the Board, providing
challenge and support to the executive team as required.
Specific responsibilities include:
● Preparing for and attending trustee meetings
● From time to time and as appropriate, attending other Grounded Sounds events (e.g. end of
project showcase events, House Band performances, advisory board meetings) in order to gain a
greater understanding of the workings of the charity
● Communication with the Exec or other trustees in between meetings, as needed, in relation to
music industry connections, fundraising or other issues requiring input.
Requirements
Essential
● Alignment of values and enthusiasm for Grounded Sounds’ mission
● Ability to work well with other trustees and the executive team
● In Trustee meetings, ability to form a strategic perspective and actively contribute to discussion,
bringing fresh perspective, relevant experience and constructive challenge
● Outside of Trustee meetings, desire and bandwidth to get involved, both showing up at key
events and actively supporting the Grounded Sounds team in activities where they would benefit
from insight, guidance and contacts
● Strong network of contacts within the music industry and willingness to connect contacts to the
team in order to further support the work.
Desirable
● Connections with communities in South London
● Experience of working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
● Knowledge of education
● Strong network of contacts beyond the music industry
● Previous trustee experience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Profile – Chair of the Board of Trustees We seek an experienced individual with strong governance skills and strategic ability who is enthusiastic about the invaluable role and impact that volunteers have across all of our communities. Someone who will be an ambassador for Volunteering Matters, who can help us maximise the potential of our programmes and replicate these across the UK and who can help us to grow the organisation. As Chair, your commitment to Volunteering Matters will include chairing Council meetings (usually four a year), an annual trustee strategy session and the Annual General Meeting. We encourage all of our trustees to visit local operations and to meet volunteers and staff to build their understanding of our work and increase their visibility within the organisation. Purpose The role of the Chair is to provide leadership and constructive challenge to the whole Council of Trustees, the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership team.
Principal Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership to the organisation and the Council, ensuring that the volunteering and social action mission and vision are delivered.
• Uphold the fundamental values that underpin all activities of the organisation
• Work with the Council and Executive Leadership Team to deliver the strategic plan for the organisation and ensure ongoing monitoring and challenge.
• Ensure collective delivery of the trustee Code of Conduct and Teamship Rules as well as proactively identifying areas of change to grow and develop as a Council and an organisation.
• Have a full understanding of Volunteering Matters’ financial position, and provide scrutiny of accounts with the Finance Committee
• Ensure the trustees represent the charity in a professional manner internally and externally, and live the values of Volunteering Matters
• Where possible, use own networks to raise the profile and increase networks and income to Volunteering Matters
• Develop an effective relationship with the Chief Executive, providing regular support through online and face-to-face contact
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion within the charity
• Conduct the Trustees and the Chief Executive’s annual appraisals
• Chair all Council meetings, and wider Members’ meetings – ensuring proper governance and record keeping of all decisions. This is a pro bono appointment which brings rewards other than money. All expenses directly incurred in your role as Chair on official business are refundable.
Person Specification You will bring:
• A commitment to the vision, mission, values and strategic aims of Volunteering Matters
• A passion for the work of Volunteering Matters
• An enthusiasm and ability for networking, and the capacity to apply this to building relationships on behalf of Volunteering Matters
• Great communication and negotiation skills – ready to apply both internally and externally on behalf of the charity
• A broad knowledge of the civil society space, the issues that affect it
• Experience of championing equity, diversity and inclusion at leadership level
• Either a good knowledge or ability to quickly understand charity finance and governance
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the role
• A willingness to give the necessary time and effort
• A proven track record of sound judgment, effective decision making, and corporate responsibility
• Qualities of integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and effective leadership.
Above all we seek a Chair who can help us raise the profile of Volunteering Matters and support our volunteering and social action mission
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Job title Chair of the board of trustees
Appointment typePart time & voluntary
Appointment term 5 years
Time commitment approx 25 days per annum
About Brightside
Brightside is on a mission to help young people make confident and informed decisions about their future. For over 20 years, we have used technology to connect young people facing barriers with inspiring mentors. We deliver online mentoring programmes in collaboration with schools, universities, businesses, and charities to provide young people with access to networks, online career information and high-quality mentoring. Find out more by reading our latest impact report.
Our ambitious goal is to increase the number of young people we work with each year to 30,000 over the next five years. We are now seeking an effective, compassionate, and inclusive Chair of the board to help us achieve our ambition.
Our values
We have a successful track record in attracting brilliant and mission-driven people to work with us to grow our impact with young people. We're excited to offer the opportunity for someone to join our board in the position of Chair to support us to be even more ambitious.
We are a fast-moving charity, and we pride ourselves on our friendly, professional and supportive culture. We embrace new ideas and celebrate the talent and contribution of all team members. As an organisation, we have five values that we commit to as individuals and as a team:
1. We are ambitious; we strive for positive and lasting impact.
2. We foster creativity and new ideas, so that our work evolves as we learn.
3. We ground our work in collaboration.
4. We celebrate individual strengths and empower people to fulfil their potential - our team is our greatest asset.
5. We are committed to quality in everything we do.
Brightside is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can be themselves and succeed in the workplace and beyond. Our culture is inclusive to staff and volunteers from all backgrounds, and we provide flexible policies to support their differing needs.
About the role
The chair of the board of trustees (“the Chair”) leads the board’s activities and supports the day-to-day running of the organisation by acting as a sounding board for the senior leadership team. The Chair helps to develop the strategy of the organisation, ensures appropriate governance structures are in place to support the safe, successful delivery of operations together with the safeguarding and wellbeing of staff. The Chair is responsible for the smooth running of the board including the recruitment of new trustees, managing trustee meetings, and acts as a role model in line with our core values.
Key responsibilities
· Provide effective, compassionate, and inclusive leadership of the board
· Ensure high-quality quarterly board meetings are held and recorded
· Line manage the Chief Executive (generally through monthly 1:1 virtual meetings), providing support and constructive challenge to them and their senior leadership team
· Work closely with the Treasurer (likely through monthly 1:1 virtual meetings) to maintain a clear understanding of the organisation’s financial health ensuring that assets are managed appropriately and robust governance practices are in place
· Ensure trustees comply with their duties and the charity is properly governed
· Ensure an appropriate, effective, and representative board of trustees is in place
· Act as a link between the board of trustees and staff
· Work with the Chairs of the subcommittees to ensure delivery of key responsibilities and support to the senior leadership team
· Act as an ambassador for Brightside, promoting its reputation, helping to secure valuable platforms and audiences
What we’re looking for
The successful candidate will ideally be a strategic leader, passionate about creating positive futures for young people, and with experience of charity governance.
Key to success in the role is the following:
· Experience in a leadership role
· Knowledge and experience of charity governance
· Excellent communication skills in writing, meetings, and the public forum
· The ability to engage multiple audiences
· Commercial acumen
· Diplomacy with the ability to lead discussions and turn them into clear actions
· Demonstrable experience of leading change and driving growth
· Demonstrable experience of managing diverse opinions
· Experience of successfully developing and implementing an organisational strategy
· Experience of line management
· Passionate about social equity and the power of mentoring
· Committed to helping young people succeed
Desirable:
· Understanding of the social mobility sector and related geo-political climate
· Understanding or experience of digital interventions
· Widely networked in a sector relevant to our work
· Experience of charity fundraising
· Lived experience related to our mission
It’s an exciting time to join us. We have innovations in our technology launching in the coming twelve months that will open up new opportunities as we continue to see social mobility play an important role in cross-party political priorities. We are looking for someone to leverage these opportunities, and help Brightside achieve its potential so, in turn, thousands of young people can achieve theirs.
To apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and expressing your interest.
Deadline: 11.59 on Friday 23 August 2024.
Brightside will be conducting a blind recruitment process where names and genders are removed from the applications before being reviewed for shortlisting.
Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and expressing your interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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TRUSTEE - BRANCH SECRETARY
RSPCA South West Somerset Branch
Overview of the Branch Secretary opportunity
As a Branch Secretary, you would be in an essential volunteer role as the principal communications trustee managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of our branch. Using your expertise and skills, you will be able to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives.
This role would require a time commitment of 1-4 hours per month. This would include attending a committee meeting every 4-6 weeks in the evenings, usually lasting up to 2 hours and the annual general meeting.
We are happy to take applications from outside the branch catchment area, as long as you are able to join meetings by electronic means such as Zoom, and are willing to travel to in person meetings a couple of times a year.
About the RSPCA
Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues, affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
The RSPCA South West Somerset Branch
The RSPCA South West Somerset Branch is one of the branches of the RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of the RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of the RSPCA.
The RSPCA South West Somerset Branch runs charity shops in Taunton, Wellington, Chard and Bridgwater.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Secretary
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To act as the primary contact point for all branch communications with the national Society, the branch committee, and the branch membership.
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Arrange branch meetings, ensure accurate minutes are taken and distributed in accordance with branch rules.
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Ensure all branch committee decisions are implemented and actions completed.
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Arrange the branch AGM including the compilation and distribution of the annual report, nominations, and agenda in line with the strict timetable laid down in the branch rules.
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Arrange the timely dissemination of the contents of all correspondence and literature received by the branch, ensuring availability to all committee members, and reply to all branch correspondence where necessary.
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Order and distribute RSPCA stationery, leaflets, posters and other fundraising and promotional material.
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Liaise with the Branch support specialist (BSS) and group chief inspector and notify them of all branch meetings.
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Advise the BSS of all changes to branch facilities, services, and contact details.
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Maintain the branch membership list.
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Submit recommendations for national Society awards to the BSS, in accordance with the wishes of the committee.
Core Branch Trustee responsibilities
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Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
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Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
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Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
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In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
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Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
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Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support regional initiatives.
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Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
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In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
Above all, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare.
Specific skills such as finance, fundraising, project management, business experience, awareness of employment and/or charity legislation can be useful, but not essential.
You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert, although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Secretary
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We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you will everything you need to carry out the role.
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Ongoing support is also provided by regional and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
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The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
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The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
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A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
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Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected.
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Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
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Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
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Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals on who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
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References will also be required.
How to find out more about being a Branch Trustee
There is some information on the RSPCA website about Branch Trustees, and we have an online session about Becoming a Branch Trustee, which should hopefully give you more of an idea of what the RSPCA Branch Trustee role will involve.
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our Branch!
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The board is now looking to appoint a new trustee to join us and help steer the sport through to the LA28 Paralympic Games and beyond. This follows the departure of our longest-serving board member at the end of her third term, and the current GFC chair stepping into her role of senior independent director. This new appointee will have responsibility at board level for matters relating to finance and governance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.