Trustee Chair Volunteer Roles in Wales

About us:

Long Covid SOS is a registered charity dedicated to throwing a lifeline to people living with the impact of Long Covid by pushing for greater recognition and awareness, advocating for targeted research and providing support and resources. With a passionate team of volunteers and Trustees, we use our voice to promote recognition and understanding of the experiences of people with Long Covid and its devastating effects on their lives. We advocate for and encourage inclusive and appropriate research into Long Covid and support those with Long Covid to live the best lives they can by providing extensive resources and working with stakeholders to help secure effective and appropriate care and treatment for them. 

Role overview:

As the Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will provide pivotal strategic and inspirational leadership and direction to the Board, ensuring that Long Covid SOS is effectively governed, and remains focused on its mission and strategic goals. This is a unique voluntary opportunity for an accomplished leader with strong governance experience to make a significant impact for those with Long Covid. You will act as an ambassador for the charity, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, partners and the wider community. The role is a remote position and will require a commitment of 2-4 days per month. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: - 

• Collaborate closely with the CEO to support the delivery of Long Covid SOS’s strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance and oversight. 
• Develop and articulate a clear vision for the charity’s future.
• Collaborate with fellow Trustees to establish strategic goals and objectives and devise an execution plan to achieve these goals. 
• Ensure alignment between the charity’s mission and operational activities.
• Contribute to the charity’s fundraising strategy and ensure the charity stays on target to achieve its fundraising goals.  

2. Trustee Engagement: -

• Promote a culture of active engagement, collaboration, and transparency within the Board, ensuring all Trustees are effectively contributing to discussions and decision-making. 

3. Meeting Facilitation: -

• Lead Trustee meetings in a manner that encourages open dialogue, ensuring that every opinion is considered and respected.
• Ensure board meetings are effective, inclusive, and focused on the charity’s key priorities.

4. Governance: -

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and best practice requirements.

 5. Ambassadorship: -

• The Chair will occasionally be asked to attend external events and meetings, enhancing the charity’s profile and building relationships with key stakeholders to further our goals.

Person Specification:

We are looking for an individual who embodies the spirit of Long Covid SOS and has:

• Proven experience in a significant leadership role within the charity, public or private sectors.
• Strong understanding of governance and board management, with experience in chairing meetings and committees.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• A strategic mindset and commitment to Long Covid SOS’s mission and values.
• Strong networking abilities, with experience building relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and donors.
•  An interest in a broad range of health areas, such a public health, healthcare and disability. 

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the future direction of Long Covid SOS.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic environment working alongside passionate Trustees and volunteers.

Why Join Us?

As the Chair of Trustees of Long Covid SOS, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the Long Covid community while working alongside a dedicated CEO, volunteers and Trustees, who share a passion for health advocacy. 

You will be instrumental in shaping the future direction of the charity, driving positive change and enhancing the lives of those we serve.

For more information please visit our website.

Application process:

To apply for this position or inquire further about the role, please send your CV (maximum 3 pages) along with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your motivations, experience, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you will bring to the role. Applications will be accepted until noon on Monday 4 November 2024.

Join us in making a difference – your leadership could be the key in unlocking new possibilities for our community!

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.

We are a young, rapidly growing charity set up to tackle book poverty nationwide and to improve the outcomes of young people across the UK. We seek an energetic and supportive new Chair for our next phase of growth.

Who we are

The Children’s Book Project is a grassroots charity that understands the enormous power that reading has in shaping children’s lives. We have an ambition to eradicate book poverty and believe that, regardless of their circumstances, every child deserves access to inspiring reading material, expanding their perspective on the world and helping them to fulfil their potential. We collect new and lightly used books from families and publishers and gift them onwards to children growing up in poverty,

The role

1. We want to change mindsets2. We will proactively collaborate3. We need to build authorityWe will continue to focus on developing a sustainable funding model, will continue to conduct various strands of research that evidence impacts amongst our beneficiary audiences, seek to raise our profile further within the publishing and educational sectors and to develop a robust national programme of delivery.

The Chair will provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their responsibilities for effective charity governance and their engagement with our disparate activities including regionally, operationally and from an audience perspective.

The Chair will also support the executive team, acting as a mentor to and building a solid working with the Chief Executive.

GovernanceStrategyFinanceMentorship:

• Act as an ambassador and public face of the charity together with the CEO

Charity governance; Commercial acumen, Finance & accounting; Fundraising; Human resources; Legal; Sector expertise (e.g. literacy, social policy or publishing); Experience in scaling a charity.

We also hope that the Chair will bring the following strengths to the role:

• in children’s lives and the impact of book poverty.
• , objectives and values.
• and the ability to chair meetings effectively.
• in the best interests of all stakeholders.
• and understanding.An understanding of trustees’ legal duties
• (or a commitment to gaining this)
• (and a commitment to expanding this).
• As we actively seek to increase the diversity of our trustee board, we welcome any candidate who can contribute diversity to the Board in its widest sense, including diversity of background, life experience and career. We know that different voices, ideas and perspectives will enable us to better tackle book poverty and deepen our impact.If you like the sound of this role but don’t quite meet all of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.We are very open to first time trustees joining the board.We particularly encourage applications from candidates who have childhood or adult experience of life on a lower income, and from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBT+, disabled and socially diverse candidates.

Role Profile

Safe Passage International is looking for people to join our Board of Trustees who are passionate about our mission to champion safe passage for people seeking asylum. 

We would particularly welcome applications from people who have lived (personal) experience of having to leave their home and cross borders in search of asylum and from people from Black, Asian, and other Minoritised Ethnic communities. 

We are particularly seeking expertise in the following areas:

• UK and, international / EU law and public policies on the subject of asylum-seeking and immigration.

Safe Passage International has offices in the UK, France, and Greece, and we welcome international applicants with the expertise we require.

Whether you have been a Trustee before or are considering a Trustee role for the first time, we want to hear from you!

About Safe Passage International

Safe Passage International (SPI) is a charity that champions the rights of people seeking asylum and displaced people as they flee persecution. We use the law to help them access safe routes to a place of safety and we work alongside them to campaign for change and build public support for safe passage for all.

We have a particular focus on supporting unaccompanied children and young people to reunite with family and reach protection in Europe, although we also work with adults and family groups too.

We are based in the UK, with small offices also in France and Greece. These offices are locally registered not for profit companies who are part of Safe Passage International, overseen by the international UK Board of Trustees. 

Safe Passage International advances its mission through five main strands of work:

• providing legal advice to asylum-seekers and their family members to help them be safely and legally reunited;
• holding governments and decision-makers to account on their legal obligations to people seeking asylum;
• campaigning and advocacy with policy makers in Government, Parliament, and other authorities to provide safe and legal routes for people seeking asylum;
• helping young people seeking asylum to settle upon arrival and working with them to campaign on issues that they are passionate about;
• Improving public awareness of the need for safe routes.

About our Board of Trustees

Joining the Safe Passage International Board means playing a leading role in a charity that supports people seeking asylum to access safe routes and reunite with family. By contributing your skills and perspective, you have the opportunity to support them to find safety. 

SPI is run by a Board of Directors known as Trustees. The Trustees work on a voluntary basis to uphold the core purpose of the charity, set its strategy, and protect its reputation. They are also responsible for overseeing the charity’s finances and ensuring that the charity’s activities fulfil its aims and are in line with charitable rules and regulations.

SPI’s existing Board currently has ten Trustees who between them have expertise by experience and / or knowledge and experience in the areas of safeguarding and casework, campaigning and advocacy, EU policies and law, finance, HR, leadership development, public policy, and governance.

It is very important that the Board’s decision-making is informed by the perspectives of people seeking asylum. We value the powerful insight that lived experience brings to the Board. We also respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to. 

What support will you receive?

We welcome applications from people without prior experience of being a Trustee, as well as those who have been on Boards before. As part of our commitment to supporting a diverse and effective Board we will provide you with:

• Full induction
• Training sessions
• Guidance
• An experienced Trustee to buddy with   you
• Expenses (travel to meetings)

What is a Trustee at Safe Passage International expected to do?

The overriding duty of all charity trustees is to advance the purposes of their charity as well as several basic legal duties. You can find out more about Trustees’ legal responsibilities here.

As a new Trustee, you will be a full and equal Board member. The Board of Trustees works closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team of Safe Passage International to achieve its mission, and is responsible for providing support, guidance, and decisions in the following areas:

• Leadership: appointing the Chief Executive, supporting them in their role and holding them accountable.
• Accountability: ensuring that Safe Passage International is transparent and accountable to the public, our beneficiaries, and our donors about the way we carry out our mission and the way we spend the funds our supporters entrust to us.
• Strategic thinking: helping the charity to set goals and objectives, and work towards achieving them.
• Financial Oversight: including a formal review of the charity’s annual budget and supporting the Senior Leadership Team in financial management and organisation.
• Fundraising: including helping the charity to gain access to potential donors and supporters and providing general advice on areas of fundraising.
• Guidance and Support: including advising, where appropriate, the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team in areas such as employee management, strategic choices, and legal requirements.

Time Commitment and Expectations: If selected to join Safe Passage Internationals Board of Trustees, you will be expected to:

• Attend a range of training sessions prior to your first board meeting
• Attend 4 Board Meetings per year, plus one Strategy Day (in person where possible, otherwise   electronically).
• Read required Board documents before each meeting and be ready to ask questions and actively contribute to the Board’s discussion
• If requested, ad-hoc meetings on particular subjects
• Join a sub-committee to contribute to a specific area
• Attend occasional meetings with members of the public, for example with Safe Passage International’s supporters, or with politicians and policymakers
• Be an ambassador for the charity and for young people seeking asylum
• Collaborate and work with Safe Passage International’s staff as required. The successful appointee will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS or criminal record check, but a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to being appointed to this role.

Safe Passage International’s Board members are appointed for a term of three years, which can be renewed. Throughout your time as a Trustee, we are committed to supporting your growth and offer access to relevant courses and development opportunities to help you build your skills and maximise your impact

Like all other charities, Safe Passage International’s Board members are volunteers. The role is therefore unpaid. However, SPI will pay for your travel to meetings and other necessary expenses.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying to become a Trustee and would like to find out more about our work and existing Board, we would be pleased to set up a conversation with our Chair of Trustees. Similarly, if you are excited by the idea of becoming a Trustee but are unsure if you have the right experience, we encourage you to reach out to discuss the role and the skills and experiences you think are relevant.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a Cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the following points:

• Why you wish to join the Safe Passage International Board
• What skills and experiences you would bring to the Board, with reference to those listed in the role profile, including lived experience of seeking asylum

Email applications with the Email Subject Line: First name, Surname, Trustee Application. Attachments should be titled First name, Surname Cover Letter or CV.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 at 11.59 pm

Interview Date: Wednesday, 4th December 2024

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.

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The Treasurer will support the Board to oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice, the

Constitution and legal requirements, and report to the Board at regular intervals about the financial position of the charity.

The Treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and are appropriate

for the charity. (Despite this all trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the administration of the charity).

Main responsibilities:

• To support the Board to oversee and to ensure appropriate presentation of budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements.
• To ensure appropriate presentation of accounts and records, ensuring that financial resources are spent in accordance with the charity’s policies, good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.

Main duties:

• Liaising, where applicable with the CEO (or other appropriate member of staff).
• Supporting the Board to monitor the financial viability of the charity.
• Creating in conjunction with relevant senior staff sound financial instruments for the control of charity assets.
• Ensuring that staff create sound financial instruments for the control of charity assets.
• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s Strategic Plan.
• Ensuring that the annual accounts are compliant with the current charities’ SORP.
• Ensuring close working relationships with the internal audit team and Committees of the Board.
• Ensuring that sound financial management is maintained and ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects.
• Acting as a counter signatory on charity cheques and any applications and receipts of funding (if necessary or mandated).

Spotlight YOPD is seeking potential candidates to join our Board of Trustees - a fantastic team of volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of people living with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD).

About Spotlight YOPD

Spotlight YOPD is the charity for those with YOPD, run by those with YOPD. We are UK-based, with a global reach, raising understanding and awareness of this underserved condition. With a dynamic CEO and an active Trustee and volunteer team we have ambitions to further grow and improve the lives of those living with YOPD in the United Kingdom and beyond.

The Role

The primary role of a Spotlight YOPD Trustee is to support the Board of Trustees to fulfil their responsibilities and steer the charity toward its mission while fulfilling legal, governance, and financial obligations.

Trustees are appointed for a duration of 3 years, unless terminated by either party giving notice of one month. This will be renewable for a further term of three years should both parties mutually agree. All appointments are subject to the Charitable Purpose and Objectives which can be found on the Charity Commission website.

Trustees are required to:

• Uphold high standards of integrity and probity and support the Chair and any other trustees in instilling the appropriate culture, values and behaviours in the boardroom and beyond;
• Make sufficient time available to discharge their responsibilities effectively;
• Scrutinise the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives and monitor the reporting of performance;
• Satisfy themselves that financial information is accurate and that any financial controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible;
• Comply with their duties as Trustee of Spotlight YOPD;
• Diligently perform their duties and use their best endeavours to promote, protect, and develop the business and operations of Spotlight YOPD.

The Board as a whole is collectively responsible for the success of Spotlight YOPD.

The Board’s role is to:

• Ensure that the organisation pursues its stated charitable objects as defined in the Articles of Association, by establishing a clear vision, set of values and strategy, and ensuring that there is a common understanding of these by trustees, volunteers and  associated personnel.
• Promote the success of Spotlight YOPD and to promote the transparent and accountable operation of Spotlight YOPD.
• Ensure that Spotlight YOPD takes an active role in the communities we serve.
• Provide entrepreneurial leadership of Spotlight YOPD within a framework of prudent and effective controls which enables risks to be assessed and managed;
• Set the Charities aims, ensure that the necessary financial and human resources are in place for Spotlight YOPD to meet its objectives and review performance;
• Safeguard the assets of Spotlight YOPD and take reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities;
• Develop and promote the collective vision of Spotlight YOPD purpose, culture, values and the behaviours it wishes to promote in conducting its operations and ensure that its obligations to its members and other stakeholders are understood and met;
• Hold the Chief Executive to account for the management and administration of the charity;
• All Trustees must act in a way they consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the success of Spotlight YOPD. This applies should you have any other interest in the charity, such as being diagnosed with YOPD or have a family member with the condition;
• Immediately report any wrongdoing that you might become aware of to the Chair.

External Relations:

• To represent the charity at the highest level to local or national government, regulatory  authorities, involved stakeholders and the general public;
• Act as an advocate for the cause and the charity;
• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation when appropriate;
• Represent the charity at external functions, meetings and events;
• Facilitate change and address any potential conflict with external stakeholders.

If you are interested in helping guide our fantastic charity to the next level and improving the outcomes of people living with YOPD, we would love to hear from you!

Accessible Formats
The information pack and application form in a variety of accesisble formats can be found on our website.

The Opportunity
Sonic Bothy is seeking new people to join our Board of Trustees, to work alongside our existing members to support the organisation at this exciting time as we expand and reshape our award-winning inclusive music programmes, and achieve our artistic ambitions. 

This is a unique opportunity for individuals with relevant expertise looking for a rewarding leadership experience. By joining the Board of Trustees at Sonic Bothy, one of the UK’s leading inclusive music organisations, you will play a significant role in making a real difference to our beneficiaries – our people in Disabled communities to shine through creating and performing new music.

We are looking for a variety of individuals with different experiences, skills and interests to join us and help inform and support our work. We are looking to fill three specific roles: Secretary, Treasurer and Chair.

We particularly welcome applications from D/deaf and Disabled people or people with lived experience of Disability, as we are committed to bringing Disabled and D/deaf community’s voice in the heart of our decision making.

Some of our founding and existing trustees are scheduled to stand down at the next AGM.

This opportunity is suited to applicants who are based in the UK. However, if you are based internationally and have particular experience and knowledge that you feel would be very beneficial to Sonic Bothy, please get in touch with us.

Commitment
The board meets a minimum of four times per year with meetings usually falling in March, June, September in addition to an AGM in December. At present board meetings are virtual. Board members may also be expected to give some extra time in support of the organisation’s activities, by participating in sub-committees, research, interviews etc. Board members are expected to come together in person at least once a year, and attend at least one Sonic Bothy Ensemble performance per year.

Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position, however the cost of travel to and from board meetings from within Scotland will be paid.  We cannot cover costs of travel from outside of Scotland.

How to Apply
If you would be interested in joining Sonic Bothy Board of Trustees, please visit our website.

The deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 25th november 2024.

Sounddelivery Media is a dynamic charity tackling injustice and inequality. 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.

Who we are

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

The role

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.

● Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.

● Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.

● Liaising with any paid staff and external accountants about financial matters.

● Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.

● Ensuring that the annual financial statements are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission.

● Ensuring external scrutiny of the financial statements in the manner required and any recommendations are implemented.

● Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.

● Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.

● Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required.

● Lead oversight of the risk register to ensure that the risk mitigating actions are appropriate and being undertaken

● To act as the lead person for staff to raise in confidence any concerns about fraud.

About you

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

● Financial qualifications and experience within the charity sector

● Extensive experience at setting and managing budgets.

● Some experience fundraising, income generation and pension scheme.

● Alignment with Sounddelivery Media’s mission.

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

● Providing appropriate oversight at operational level

● The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences

● A willingness and ability to devote the necessary time

● A willingness to learn and carry out the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship

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

Traumaform CIC is a West Wales based non-profit organization specializing in therapies for trauma-related issues such as Complex Trauma and PTSD.

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and committed people with a range of skills to support our organization in its ongoing development.

You will have the opportunity to make decisions that will impact people’s lives and make a real difference to those suffering from the effects of trauma.

Trustees are ultimately responsible for leading our non-profit organisation and deciding how it is run. They play a very important role in helping to develop Traumaform’s work.

Why volunteer as a trustee for Traumaform?

Volunteering as a trustee can be very rewarding. It’s a fantastic way to contribute to other people’s well-being – to ‘give something back’ – but also to develop your own skills in a number of areas:

- Leadership

- Negotiating

- Strategic planning

- Organisation

- Networking

We particularly encourage applications from people who reflect those supported by Traumaform. For example, if you have lived experience of trauma, have mental health needs, or are perhaps a parent, relative or carer for somebody with mental health needs, we would love to hear from you.

Previous experience as a trustee is not necessary as training will be provided.

Traumaform Trustee Role Description

We are looking for people whose values align closely with those expressed in our mission statement, who are keen to take our work forwards by helping to guide the development of our organisation and provide strategic input.

This is a voluntary position, expenses will be paid, and Governance training will be provided. As trustee you will be attending our board meetings 5-6 times a year, which may be in person but can also be online.

Desirable:

One or more of the below:

- Accounting/financial experience

- A legal background

- An educational background

- Business management experience and skills

- Knowledge and experience of community engagement

- Lived experience of trauma and/or mental health

- Awareness and understanding of trauma

- Some understanding of symptoms of PTSD and Complex PTSD and their co-occurring disorders

Essential:

- A desire to make a difference

- Demonstrating passion for Traumaform’s work

- Compassion for those suffering from the effects of trauma

- Commitment to attend board meetings either online or in-person

- Ability to work as part of a team

- A flexible, open approach

- An empathic and non-judgmental attitude

- Contributing to Traumaform’s development through innovative and creative ideas

If you can spare the time, if you want to gain experience, if you want to contribute to community benefit, or expand your horizon and feel you have something to offer Traumaform as a trustee, you are welcome to get in touch.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

The closing date for applications is Monday 11th November 2024 at 5pm.

Interviews will be held on Zoom between Wednesday 13th November – Wednesday 21st November 2024.

The first board meeting will be held on Sunday 24th November 2024. It is important that you can attend this meeting – if you wish to apply but are unable to attend, please make this clear when applying.

Join Transition Network as a new Trustee

Do you have wisdom, a fresh perspective, time and energy that you want to place in service to an innovative organisation?

Transition Network is a charity registered in England and Wales that works internationally to support the Transition movement.  We are looking for new trustees from a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences who can help guide our strategy and join an ongoing experiment in shared governance. We are seeking to recruit several new trustees, including generalists as well as a new trustee Treasurer.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for mental health and the charity sector, with previous Board experience who will work with fellow Trustees, the CEO and wider Leadership Team.

Who we are

We are an independent charity, originally established in 1996 by a group of people who were affected by eating disorders and who were concerned that they were not able to find helpful information, guidance and help when they needed it.

We provide non-judgemental support to people affected by eating disorders. This includes a range of eating problems.

The role

The Chair will lead the Board, the CEO and Leadership Team to ensure the effective delivery of the charity’s vision, mission and strategy and fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. Through support and constructive challenge, the Chair will ensure the Board works cohesively with the CEO and the wider Leadership Team to achieve agreed objectives.​

You will join SYEDA at an exciting point in our development and ambitions. Our move to new city centre premises in early 2024 has given us the space and facilities to further expand our activities and impact.

We have grown from a small team of 6, operating from Sheffield only to a staff team of 24 delivering services across the whole of South Yorkshire. We have seen a five-fold increase in our income and have moved from reliance on the outcome of funding applications to formal and long-term contracts with the NHS. We now offer a range of therapeutic interventions and treat more than 150 people per week. We are passionate about prevention and early intervention and have a deep-seated belief that recovery is always possible.

Dogs for Good is driven by the belief that dogs, and the bond we share with them, enable people to live happier healthier lives.  We want to support more people to benefit from these connections and have an exciting new strategy to expand our reach and impact. 

We are looking for up to four new Trustees to join our Board on a voluntary basis and help us to achieve this ambition.

With ultimate responsibility for the charity, our Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership, guidance and oversight to ensure our continued growth and success.  The Board works closely with, and holds to account, the executive team, supporting the management of the organisation and making sure that we deliver our objectives.

Dogs For Good is committed to having a diverse Board with wide-ranging levels of experience and the knowledge, capability and skills to draw upon in its governance and decision-making; specifically in the following areas:

• Finance, charity and/or social value accounting
• Digital transformation – especially in a charity context
• Marketing, campaigns and public affairs

The Board is currently comprised of the Chair and seven other Trustees.  It meets five times each year in Banbury; one of these meetings includes the AGM.

Dogs For Good holds a variety of events and meetings for volunteers each year, and we encourage Trustees to attend one or two of these, where possible.

Trustees serve a fixed term of three years from the date of their appointment and, if qualified, are eligible for reappointment for a further two terms.  While this is an unpaid voluntary role, reasonable expenses will be paid.

For more information on the role of a Trustee, please download the Trustee Recruitment Pack

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 18 November.

Dogs for Good is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation, with an equally diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve.  We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities.  We will never discriminate based on race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender (or gender expression or identity), sexual orientation, marital status, disability or age.  If you are invited for an interview, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or adjustments so we can support you to attend.

Job title: Charity Trustee (HR)

Reports to: Chair of the Board

ROLE PURPOSE

Walsingham Support are seeking a Charity Trustee with a background in Senior Human Resources Leadership:

As a Board we are seeking an individual with - Charity Trustee (HR) significant leadership experience in particular around delivering cultural change and organisational development with limited budgets or in a low margin sector.

If you have experience in an organisation going through transformational change, who have succeeded in bringing the workforce with them and engaged staff widely in the development and delivery of the change wed love to hear from you.

Experience in or an understanding of Wellbeing and of EDI would be desirable also.
Our ambition is an equal and diverse society, in which individuals with disabilities are citizens in their own right and receive the necessary support to be happy and to reach their full potential.

You will join us at a vital time for Walsingham Support.

Our current focus is on the long-term sustainability of the organisation and future proofing our operations to ensure we can continue to deliver a high-quality service to all the people within our care, in an environment of increasing demand and fiscal constraint.

We recognise the challenges and Walsingham Support is committed to excellence, for the people we serve and our staff teams.

Your contribution to our new strategy will help us to deliver our mission and purpose and become a leading employer and voice in the sector.

You will work closely with the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team to provide purposeful support whilst also providing scrutiny and constructive challenge.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES - Charity Trustee (HR)

• In line with Walsingham Supports Ambitions & Strategic Priorities to contribute actively to the Boards responsibility for the governance of the organisation
• To ensure that Walsingham Support applies its resources exclusively to pursue its charitable objects as defined in its Articles of Association.
• To actively promote the work of Walsingham Support and safeguard its good name and values by acting as an ambassador of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of Walsingham Support within appropriate risk parameters.
• To ensure the quality-of-service provision and financial viability of Walsingham Support.
• Provide HR Advice to the Board and senior leadership, helping to shape our people strategy
• To ensure that processes are in place to recruit and retain staff with the required skills, capabilities, and values to deliver high quality, safe, personalised and progressive services to the people we support.
• To protect and manage the property of Walsingham Support and to ensure the proper investment of Walsingham's funds.

In addition to the above statutory duties of all Trustees, each individual Trustee should use any specific knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions.

This will involve considering papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Board on new initiatives, or other issues relevant to the area of Walsingham Support work in which the Trustee has special expertise.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Charity Trustee (HR)

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

We are interested in candidates who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Chartered Member or Fellow of the CIPD
• Substantial experience at a Senior/Director HR professional level
• A thorough understanding of HR policy and practice

Other criteria being assessed:

Understanding of the role of charity boards and their responsibilities and operation, gained through previous experience as an Executive Director or Non-Executive Director / Trustee.

Above all else you will be intrinsically values-driven and committed to enabling more individuals we support to live their lives to the full.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Charity Trustee (HR)

• Effective communication and interpersonal style; a collaborative team player.
• Willing to speak out on issues and to accept personal accountability.
• Demonstrates strategic acumen and sees the bigger picture.
• Undisputed personal integrity.
• Personally flexible and agile working approach.
• Deep commitment to the mission and values of Walsingham Support.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT - Charity Trustee (HR)

REMUNERATION

• This role is unremunerated and offered on a voluntary basis.
• Trustees are encouraged to visit services that are local to them.
• Travel and accommodation expenses are reimbursed for meetings & visits.

TIME COMMITMENT

• The time commitment is at least one day a month.
• There are six board meetings a year and this includes an annual strategy setting day.
• Board meetings are held in person in Central London.
• All trustees are expected to participate on at least one committee and there are four committee meetings a year.
• Committee meetings are held virtually.

TENURE

The term of office for trustees is three years, which can then be extended by an additional two terms of three-years.

The maximum tenure for any trustee is nine years.

Charity Trustee (HR)

Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee

About the role

We are looking for a Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (“FRAC”) who is passionate about mental health service provision and public protection, to join the Board of Trustees. You will become a charity trustee (company director) and ensure that the public interest and charitable objectives run through all that we do.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the organisation as we will be launching our three-year strategy “psychotherapy in a changing world” in the Autumn of 2024. We want to work with you to craft an achievable delivery plan to sit alongside this strategy, which will be accompanied by a medium-term financial plan.

Leading the Board’s oversight of charitable funds, you will be pivotal in ensuring the organisation demonstrates excellent stewardship of resources and is financially sustainable for the future. Your background in financial leadership will be an ideal experience to chair the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and provide support to our finance team.

About you

This is a role for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation, who is motivational, pragmatic, and demonstrates sound commercial and business acumen.

You will enjoy the opportunity to support an important cause where there is a growing demand in society for greater choices of high-quality mental health service provision. You’ll work alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with staff and practitioners. There’ll be scope for professional development as well as personal reward in running the charity and mentoring the executive. In short, it is an opportunity to make a real difference.

About the organisation

The organisation is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. We represent training organisations and over 9,000 individual therapists - working privately or in the NHS or voluntary sector - offering a wide variety of psychotherapeutic approaches or modalities.

Our charitable objectives are to promote:

• the art and science of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for the public benefit;
• research in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling and to disseminate the results of any such research;
• high standards of education and training and practice in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling
• the wider provision of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for all sections of the public

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for this role to the governance team.

Closing date: 9am Monday 11th November 2024

Branch Trustee (Preston & District reg Charity No 232256)

This is an exciting opportunity to be a hands-on trustee at branch level, helping to promote kindness and prevent animal cruelty, reach out to more supporters, and influence how we do things. 

With your expertise and support we will achieve so much! 

We need volunteers who have expertise in leadership and strategic planning.

You will get new skills and experience whilst enabling us to help more animals. 

Overview of the Branch Chair opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to improve animal welfare by playing an instrumental part in the production, monitoring and review of our Branches development plan. You will be able to influence how we raise our funds and how these are allocated in our local area. 

As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a bi-monthly committee meeting lasting around 2 to 3 hours (virtual meetings are an option). However, the commitment may vary depending on your availability,  and if  you decide to take on additional duties.

Trustee do not need to live within the branch boundaries but occasional travel to Branch sites may be required from time to time.

About the National RSPCA

Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for 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!

About the RSPCA Preston & District Branch

Over 80% of the animal welfare work of the RSPCA is carried out through local Branches which are run by staff and volunteers, supported by the RSPCA National Society.

Preston & District Branch has been affiliated with the National RSPCA for 150 years!

A separately registered charity looking after animals in the local area and engaging with the local community. 

Our mission is to seek out safe homes for abandoned, neglected or abused animals who are  nursed back to health, rehabilitated and found forever loving homes.

Preston & District Branch is part of a network of 140  branches, and 1 of only 8 in the North of England with an animal centre. 

The rehoming centre is within the Preston area (close to JCN 31 of the M6). 

RSPCA Preston & District Branch is a well established Branch with approximately 20 members of staff and 75 volunteers across 4 locations and raises all its funds locally through supporters and other income streams.

To continue helping animals in need the Branch also operates 3 charity shops in Longridge, Chorley and Penwortham (within our specified branch area) which bring in a regular income to keep our animal centre open. 

Primary responsibilities of the Branch Chair

• Take the chair at branch committee meetings and direct the activities.

• Act jointly with all co-trustees and work closely with the branch secretary and treasurer.

• To act as co-signatory, if required, on branch cheques and ensure that proper financial procedures are always followed, in line with charity legislation.

• Ensure that all committee members are familiar with branch rules, national Society policy and their responsibilities as a charity trustee.

• Be instrumental in the production, monitoring and review of a branch development plan.

• Actively coordinate the activities of the branch, including the delegation of tasks.

• Ensure that a branch representative is appointed to the regional board and that the representative gives the committee a full report on the business conducted after each meeting.

• To ensure that all the essential roles within the committee are filled by suitable, appropriate trustees or volunteers.

What we are looking for in a volunteer:

Ideally you would have some level of knowledge in the following areas- finance, legal, fundraising, project management, business experience, awareness of employment and/or charity legislation. These all can be useful to help ensure we have a sound and robust business model and long term strategic development plan, however, they are not essential.

We are looking for people who are creative, innovative, who have experience of or are part of groups and communities we want to attract, who can bring new ideas, different experiences and fresh perspectives to the board and to help put those ideas into action. 

We are committed to creating a Board which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities.

Ultimately we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. 

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 Trustee

• We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.

• Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.

• The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.

• The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.

• A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.

Practical considerations

• 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 at our AGM.

• Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.

• Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

• 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 who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.

• References will also be required.

We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch!