Trustee Volunteer Roles in Greater London
Disabled people face significant inequalities in education, sport, leisure and employment. They often face multiple barriers to fulfilling their potential and achieving their aspirations. Sport and physical activity have the power to inspire, enable, build self-esteem, and provide success. They can improve physical health, employability, mental well-being and social community inclusion. However, many barriers prevent disabled people from accessing sport. These include a lack of coaching, clubs, transport, equipment and support networks, as well as high costs and negative perceptions of disabled people participating in sport.
We are a fairly new charity established in 2021, with big ambitions for the future. We have started with small but meaningful projects. We are reaching out to disabled people, learning from our projects, and focusing on our vision and purpose.
We are seeking new people to join our Board of Trustees to help steer the organisation and ensure we are carrying out our charitable purposes. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in marketing, fundraising, and working with business. Previous Board experience is not essential. As a user led organisation, we are keen to receive applications from disabled people.
The Richard Whitehead Foundation is a small charity with big aspirations to create social change and use the power of sport for the benefit of disabled people. We believe in the impact of sport: the increased mental well-being, the confidence, the self-esteem, the social inclusion and employability which can come from it. We want disabled people to be able to thrive and benefit from all these opportunities.
Trustee - Role Profile
Term of office: 3 years
The Richard Whitehead Foundation exists to support disabled people to achieve their ambitions and improve their social welfare through participation in sport and physical activity.
All Trustees have joint responsibility for the following main duties:
1. Ensure the Richard Whitehead Foundation (RWF) is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit. This means you should:
● ensure you understand RWF’s purposes as set out in its governing document;
● plan what RWF will do, and what you want it to achieve;
● be able to explain how all RWF’s activities are intended to further or support its purposes;
● understand how RWF benefits the public by carrying out its purposes.
2. Comply with RWF’s governing document and the law. You and your co-trustees must:
● make sure that RWF complies with its governing document;
● comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to RWF including submitting an annual return.
3. Act in the Richard Whitehead Foundation’s best interests. You must:
● do what you and your co-trustees (and no one else) decide will best enable RWF to carry out its purposes;
● with your co-trustees, make balanced and adequately informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term;
● avoid putting yourself in a position where your duty to your charity conflicts with your personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body;
● not receive any benefit from RWF unless it’s properly authorised and is clearly in RWF’s interests; this also includes anyone who is financially connected to you, such as a partner, dependent child or business partner.
4. Manage RWF’s resources responsibly. You must act responsibly, reasonably and honestly. This is sometimes called the duty of prudence. Prudence is about exercising sound judgement. You and your co-trustees must:
● make sure RWF’s assets are only used to support or carry out its purposes;
● not take inappropriate risks with RWF’s assets or reputation;
● not over-commit RWF;
● take special care when investing or borrowing;
● comply with any restrictions on spending funds.
5. Act with reasonable care and skill. As someone responsible for governing the Richard Whitehead Foundation, you:
● must use reasonable care and skill, making use of your skills and experience and taking appropriate advice when necessary;
● should give enough time, thought and energy to your role, for example by preparing for, attending and actively participating in all trustees’ meetings.
6. Ensure the Richard Whitehead Foundation is accountable. You and your co-trustees must comply with statutory accounting and reporting requirements. You should also:
● be able to demonstrate that RWF is complying with the law, well run and effective;
● ensure appropriate accountability to members, if RWF develops a membership separate from the trustees;
● ensure accountability within RWF, particularly where you delegate responsibility for particular tasks or decisions to staff or volunteers.
Experience, Skills & Behaviours required to fulfil the role of Trustee effectively:
● Passion for social change and helping disabled people who face significant barriers.
● Awareness and passion for equality, diversity and inclusion.
● Diversity of thought and an openness to listen to fellow Trustees.
● Commitment to attend meetings, and to respond to communication between meetings. Currently the Board meetings are face to face quarterly, usually at a weekend, and with interim online committee meetings, usually in the evenings and quarterly.
● Attention to detail.
● Good communication and interpersonal skills.
● A willingness to be contacted on an ad hoc basis.
● Ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed-up.
● Good time-keeping.
The Richard Whitehead Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the individuals we work with. As such, posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and a safe working environment.
The Richard Whitehead Foundation strives to engage an ability-based workforce which reflects the diverse nature of our communities. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and it is important to us that this is reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us.
Application process
To apply, please submit your CV and an expression of interest, answering the following questions.
· What has drawn your attention to the Richard Whitehead Foundation and why are you applying?
· How do you think your skills, experience and networks will add value to the ambitions of the organisation?
· How do you meet the person specification identified in the role profile?
You can send us a link to an active LinkedIn profile if you wish. Expressions of interest can be video, audio, or Word-based files – whatever works best for you.
Expressions of interest should be submitted by 5pm on 15th November 2024. They will be reviewed by a panel of existing Board Trustees, and you will be invited to have an informal discussion prior to being invited to join the Board.
Please let us know if you need us to adapt the process to best suit any needs around disability.
To apply, please submit your CV and an expression of interest, answering the following questions.
• What has drawn your attention to the Richard Whitehead Foundation and why are you applying?
• How do you think your skills, experience and networks will add value to the ambitions of the organisation?
• How do you meet the person specification identified in the role profile?
You can send us a link to an active LinkedIn profile if you wish. Expressions of interest can be video, audio, or Word-based files – whatever works best for you.
Expressions of interest should be submitted by 5pm on 15th November 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home-Start Trustees Recruitment - Trustees including Chair of Trustees
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead (HSEEB) is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families and children. Staff and Volunteers offer regular support, including providing emotional and practical help to families in the families’ own homes and connecting families with specialist services within the community.
We are looking to recruit a new Chair of Trustees and additional Trustees; who will increase the range of skills and experience on the Board. This is essential for us to make the best decisions for HSEEB and our families. For the Chair role, you will need leadership skills and a good understanding of governance. For the Trustee roles, there is no requirement for you to have been a trustee before, however, you do need to be passionate about improving the lives of children and the families we support.
You will be good at working with others, ready to speak up and ask questions, be thoughtful and open to learning and able to stand back to see the bigger picture. You must take the responsibilities of a Trustee seriously.
We are looking to better reflect the experiences of our community, to bring the skills and experiences of diverse Trustees to the Board, as well as recruiting Trustees with lived experience of or insight into socio-economic disadvantage.
We would like to hear from people who can bring some of the following skills and expertise: Contracting; Governance; Event Planning; Bid Writing; Early Years; Mental Health; IT and Media
An enhanced disclosure check will be required.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 31 October 2024 at 5pm
Interviews: November
For more details about how to apply, please see our website.
Please note: We do not accept CVs
Registered Address: 128 Great Tattenhams, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5SE
Home-Start is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a Company Limited by Guarantee No 8765689 & a Registered Charity No 1156539
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a new Honorary Treasurer to join our diverse Board of Trustees. This is a key role within the organisation, offering a wonderful opportunity to make a difference to the lives of separated children arriving in the UK.
In addition to the general responsibilities of a Trustee, the Honorary Treasurer maintains an overview of The Separated Child Foundation’s financial affairs, monitors the financial administration of the charity and provides financial management advice and information to the Board of Trustees and to the Chief Executive.
Main responsibilities
• Making sure the charity keeps proper accounts
• Reviewing the charity’s financial performance
• Drawing up or reviewing policies for finance and investment
• Ensuring that the charity has robust and effective financial controls in place
• Liaising with external bookkeeping providers and with the charity’s Independent Examiner
• Reporting on financial matters where relevant
• Acting as a counter signatory on bank payments
• Liaising with external payroll provider regarding payroll preparation for new employees
• Ensuring our banking services are fit for purpose
Financial overview
• Act as the main interface between the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive on financial matters
• Advise the Board as necessary on its financial duties and responsibilities
• Maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial status and viability and provide overall financial management advice to the Board and to the Chief Executive
• Advise and monitor financial risks to which the organisation is exposed
• Oversight of and input into financial controls
• Involvement in the preparation of the Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts (TARA) and Annual Review
Strategic input and budget monitoring
• Work with the Chief Executive to draft 1-3 year budgets to deliver the strategic plan
• Advise on the financial implications of the strategic plan
• Support the Chief Executive’s review of monthly management accounts as needed
Additionally, the Honorary Treasurer is a key member of the Management Committee, which – amongst other duties – reviews and makes recommendations to the Board on staff pay in line with the charity’s policy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be our next Trustee?
Every hour, two people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s. In fact, it’s the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
Parkinson’s doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can get it.
Despite this, evidence suggests where you live, your income, ethnicity or gender can impact when you’re diagnosed and the support and services you can access.
We want to change that. We can and must do more. We want to remove barriers so that everyone in our community can access the right support and services, tailored to their needs.
To do this, we are building a diverse and inclusive board that reflects the community we serve. By having a diverse network of people working right across the charity we’re more likely to make breakthroughs that change the lives of people with Parkinson’s.
In the last 50 years, we’ve invested more than £120 million in cutting-edge research to uncover the causes of Parkinson’s. We believe we’re close to finding a solution. But to get there, we need more people like you!
What you’ll do
Guided by the Parkinson’s community, we’ve shaped our strategy ‘Every Parkinson’s Journey’ for 2023 to 2026. Our strategic aims are focused on improving access to health and care; improving our community offer and continuing with our groundbreaking research.
We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £43m. The Board of Trustees and its committees govern the charity with diligence and enthusiasm and make sure we're financially stable, well-run, and delivering what the Parkinson's community really needs.
Our trustees and independent committee members come from a wide range of backgrounds and have diverse experience, which we draw on to guide and oversee the charity’s work. Trustees share this responsibility both individually and collectively. This requires Trustees to contribute in an informed and active way to all aspects of the Board’s work.
What you’ll bring
To complement our collective skillset we are looking for a new Trustee to join the Board (currently comprising 13 Trustees) who is, or who has significant and recent experience as a Parkinson’s health and care professional in the UK, to help oversee the charity’s activities in health and social care.
We welcome applications from candidates, who can demonstrate the following:
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Substantial specialist Parkinson’s clinical experience in a UK health or social care setting
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Good understanding of wider issues and opportunities in UK health and social care, for example in:
- the delivery of services to people with Parkinson's and/or
- educating and developing the workforce
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Understanding or willingness to learn about what it means to be a trustee
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Willingness and availability to devote the necessary time and effort
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Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
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Effective networking and communication skills to represent the charity with external stakeholders
Who can apply?
It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic group, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. To find out more about our ambitions and strategy that underpins this commitment, please see here.
Whether you are an experienced trustee or looking to take on your first trustee role, if you have the skills, time and energy to commit to the role, we’d love to hear from you and can provide full support.
Please apply by following the link and uploading a CV or a short bio, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the role description.
Closing date: 6 November 2024
Interview date: 29 November 2024
No Agencies
What's it like to work for us?
We aim to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - and you could help us achieve this.
We offer a variety of paid job roles and volunteer opportunities both at our UK office in London and across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a new opportunity to put your energy, time, skills and talent to good use? Do you have the passion to support the nystagmus community in all its diversity or lived experience of nystagmus or another form of visual impairment?
If so, please consider becoming a trustee of the Nystagmus Network, a small charity with ambition to grow to meet the changing needs of the nystagmus community.
We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have excperience of governance.
Our mission is to champion the cause of the nystagmus community we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent is committed to making later life better for everyone in Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent. We have an active board of Trustees from a range of different backgrounds who continually provide guidance and support to the charity.The Trustee role offers an exciting opportunity to get involved in an engaging, decision making role which contributes to the strategy, financial strategy and day-to-day management of the organisation.
Our existing Board has a diverse range of experience and skills and we are looking to grow and develop these to support the organisation in the future. We are particuarly interested in hearing from people with experience and/or knowledge of the following areas:
- Financial Management (including investment planning/management accounts)
- Estate Planning
- Charity Retailing
- Fundraising / Income generation Fundraising
This is not an exclusive list of skills as each new Trustee brings their own valuable skills and experience. We are keen to develop our Board's diversity and appreciate that the role of a Trustee is new to some people. If you would like an informal chat about what the role involves please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustees wanted: We are looking for four new trustees of the Social Research Association (SRA), to join a lively and positive governing group and help to guide an organisation passionately focused on the advancement of knowledge and professional best practice in the social research for the benefit of the public good. With a new Chair of the Board and a new Chief Executive these are exciting times as we head towards our 50th anniversary in 2028. We are currently developing a new strategy to guide the expansion of activities and reach across all our social research communities. Of particular focus is our efforts to improve the accessibility and inclusivity of all aspects of the SRA’s activities and we are keen to make further progress in this area.
Who is the SRA? We promote high standards of social research through training courses, events, publications and other resources. SRA membership is open to all, and our 1,600+ members represent many sectors, research methods and approaches.
Who are we looking for? We welcome applications from across the social research community. In addition, so that the trustee body is effective, we would also like to hear applicants with expertise in Human Resources, marketing and communications or finance. We are keen to receive applications from all backgrounds, regions and career stages. You do not have to have prior trustee experience to apply. The SRA will provide an induction and are introducing a buddy system for new trustees and support trustee’s skills development through training.
What’s in it for you? Being a trustee is rewarding and brings many benefits, especially to your professional development. You will gain invaluable experience of strategy, governance and leadership, boosting your CV in the process. You will work with other trustees, the Chair and Chief Executive to take decisions about the future of our organisation. Through your membership of our Board, smaller sub-committees and working groups you will be focused on strategic issues facing our organisation and gain valuable experience of being a non-executive director to set strategy, to influence and negotiate and to understand and manage risk. You will promote transparency, accountability and fairness. Above all you will have the satisfaction of contributing to our mission to improve knowledge and best practice in social research for the benefit of public good.
What does it involve? Trustees meet virtually six times a year, and you’ll be expected to attend these meetings, as well as our annual general meeting (usually another virtual meeting held in January). Board meetings focus on strategic rather than operational issues. Trustees are unpaid volunteers, whose positions are re-nominated every three years, to a maximum of six years. Expenses for meetings are reimbursed, where appropriate. Each trustee contributes their knowledge and experience to help the board reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing views and advice on new initiatives or other issues. You’ll need to be aware of / learn about your legal responsibilities, and the need to act in accordance with Charity Commission guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Do you have a passion for supporting people with mental health issues? Do you have 2 hours a month to spare to support a small charity in Nottingham?
Improving Lives Notts (known as Improving Lives) support people experiencing multiple disadvantage. Put simply, we support people with long term mental health issues to believe that life can change for the better.
We're looking for a committed and passionate individual to join our Board of Trustees. It is a friendly and experienced group, who govern the charity and support the CEO and Operations Manager to run the organisation. We're looking for people with a broad range of experience on our Board, but it would be advantageous to have marketing and / or fundraising experience.
Some aspects of the role include:
- Preparing for Board Meetings by reading all Board Documents sent prior to the meeting
- Provide guidance when required, to support CEO and Operations Manager
- Contribute to Improving Lives' review of Strategic Plan, as required
- Review policies and give feedback during Board Meetings
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and we are a disability confident employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you the next Active Humber trustee?
Support us to encourage people across the Humber to benefit from an active lifestyle
We are currently looking for two trustees to join our Board to work with us to create a happier, healthier and stronger community across the Humber. To achieve our goals, we need a board of trustees who are as diverse as the people we are trying to reach.
Active Humber is a registered charity and is one of 43 nationwide Active Partnerships who are funded by Sport England to improve lives through physical activity and sport.
Our vision is that the Humber is a place where everyone, everyday is physically active.
Our mission is to get the most physically inactive to be active.
Our role is to help people think differently about physical inactivity.
What is it like to be a Board Member at Active Humber?
The Board at Active Humber is integral to what we are trying to achieve in the Humber. If you join us as a trustee you will help to lead Active Humber to achieve their mission and purpose - you might ask questions to challenge us to think differently, make suggestions to move things forward, or act as a sounding board for ideas. To learn more about Active Humber and what we have achieved and what we are hoping to achieve, please visit our website
What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking individuals who are enthusiastic about our vision and have the time and skills to contribute to the board. You don’t need previous board experience, and we particularly welcome individuals with experience in areas such as:
- Health and social care
- Environmental sustainability matters
- An understanding of equality and inclusivity
- An ability to articulate the voice of communities that are less likely to take part in physical activity (e.g. those over 55, those living with a disability or a long-term health condition, minority ethnic groups).
Application Process
The full application pack for the trustee role is available on our website, please read this fully to support you in making a decision about whether to apply.
We would suggest an informal chat with our CEO, David Gent or our Chair, Richard Smith as the first step in your application, or perhaps an informal visit to an Active Humber Board sub-committee meeting. Please email us and we would be happy to arrange this.
If you then wish to go ahead and apply, please send the following information:
- A covering letter explaining why you are interested in being an Active Humber trustee, and how your skills and experience meet the criteria set out in the role and person specification.
- A copy of your current CV
The closing date is 22nd November 2024.
If you have any queries about the role or the application process, please do not hesitate to email HR who will be happy to help.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Transition Network as our new Trustee Treasurer
Can you bring an understanding of budgets and organisational finances, a fresh perspective, time and energy to help us to deliver on our purpose and strategy?
Transition Network is a charity registered in England and Wales that works internationally to support the Transition movement. We are looking for a new Treasurer to join our team as a trustee, and we welcome applicants from a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences. As Treasurer you would join a groundbreaking organisation, using shared governance structures and processes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee Opportunity at Wandsworth Oasis
Supporting People Living with HIV and Challenging Stigma.
Wandsworth Oasis is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the charity in its mission to support people living with HIV. For nearly 30 years, we have provided grant funding to organisations that provide support, promote prevention, and raise awareness of HIV. We are looking for trustees who share a commitment to our purpose and can contribute to the charity’s strategic direction and sustainability.
About Wandsworth Oasis:
Wandsworth Oasis is a charity that raises funds through our network of eight charity shops. This enables us to award grants to London-based organisations that support people living with HIV or AIDS. In addition to funding, we strive to raise awareness about HIV and challenge the stigma that still surrounds the condition.
About the Trustee Role:
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of Wandsworth Oasis. Working as part of the Board and alongside the leadership team, you will help set the strategic direction, ensure financial stability, and provide governance oversight. As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will ensure the charity’s resources are used effectively and that our activities align with our charitable purpose. We would particularly like to hear from those with lived experience relevant to our purpose, as well as HR knowledge or previous governance experience.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Governance and Compliance: Ensure that Wandsworth Oasis complies with charity law, company law, and other relevant legislation. Actively contribute to the Board’s role in providing strategic direction.
* Strategic Oversight: Work with co-trustees to ensure that Wandsworth Oasis meets its strategic objectives and delivers its charitable purpose
* Board Participation: Actively contribute to quarterly Board meetings and engage with specific skills, knowledge, or experience to ensure sound decision-making.
* Financial Stability: Safeguard the financial stability of Wandsworth Oasis by overseeing key operational and financial decisions.
Time Commitment:
The Board meets quarterly, and some trustees also serve on sub-committees that meet quarterly. We hold an annual Board awayday. Trustees may occasionally be asked to contribute to specific projects or related discussions. We ask that Trustees can serve a minimum three-year term.
How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Wandsworth Oasis on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to and request a candidate pack.
Timeline:
Closing Date – 22nd November 2024
Interviews (Online) – w/c 2nd December 2024
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.
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Tom’s Trust, a children's brain tumour charity, is looking for two new trustees to join our Board.
Although our office is based in Cambridge, where we were founded and where we provided our first service, we have grown from a regional to a national charity and want our Trustee Board to reflect that. We operate a hybrid meeting approach which supports this ambition to expand our Board.
We are particularly seeking trustees in the Oxfordshire or Liverpool areas, where our newest services are based, to work with our current Trustee Board of eight who work closely with our Senior Leadership Team to provide expertise and oversight of our ambitious strategy. Details of the Board are on our website.
We recognise the need to reflect, understand, and network, in each new region for which we provide a service and want to talk to enthusiastic individuals who have the professional skills, connections and understanding to help. Trustee roles are not paid, but Trustees will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses, including travel expenses. Trustee meetings are currently on a Monday evening every two months and these are hybrid with Trustees dialling in or attending in person. We have a number of subcommittees to support the main board, including clinical, fundraising, marketing and communications and finance.
In seeking new Trustees, the Board has the following objectives:
1. To make sure that the Board has the experience and skills in line with future priorities.
2. To gain different perspectives on the potential for Tom’s Trust and for its services.
3. To widen our network of contacts and support in new areas to help us support more families and new services.
Tom’s Trust is a growing and ambitious charity. Candidates must:
- Be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the North West and its strengths and challenges;
- Be willing to support our Team with contacts and ideas as they work hard to get the public to understand our work in the area;
- Support fundraising efforts to find new support to allow our service to continue, contribute to the development of fundraising strategies, and assist in securing resources for our programs and initiatives;
- Understand and uphold charity governance principles and the role of charities;
- Be comfortable working with fellow Trustees and professional staff in a collaborative team, able to negotiate and discuss complex ideas in a respectful way to reach a majority decision;
- Have empathy for the need to help families whose child has been affected by a brain tumour.
If this role resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.
About Tom’s Trust
Tom's Trust is the UK's only charity dedicated to providing mental health support to children and young people, with brain and other central nervous system tumours, and their families. We believe that every child with a brain tumour should have access to the mental health support that they need, as well as their loved ones. Approximately 500 children aged 0-19 are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year. That’s nearly 10 children per week. Many children experience serious mental health issues such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression, as a result of their tumour, and 62% of children who survive a brain tumour will then live with life-long disabilities (such as blindness, hearing loss, lost motor-function or learning disabilities).
Tom’s Trust clinical psychologists support hundreds of families, working within hospitals in the East, North East, North West and now starting in Thames Valley; helping children from diagnosis, through their brutal treatment and as they return to life at home. Our team is also there to support a family if their child is dying or has sadly died from this devastating disease. It is our mission is to provide psychological support to children with brain tumours and their families in every area of the UK that needs us.
We believe that every child with a brain tumour should have access to the mental health support that they need, as well as their loved ones.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TRUSTEE POSITION
SPEAR is seeking committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the governance of our charity. As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in ensuring SPEAR’s activities align with our mission to support those in need and contribute to the charity’s long-term sustainability.
We have identified that the following skills would be of particular use to SPEAR:
- Financial management and accounting
- Fundraising
- Property Development
- Safeguarding, becoming our Safeguarding Lead
- Human Resources
- Lived experience of homelessness or otherwise close relationship to someone affected by homelessness.
If you have one or more of the above skills, we want to hear from you!
*We want to diversify our Board of Trustees and encourage applications from Black, ethnic minority backgrounds and Women.*
To find out more information about the role, see the attached Trustee Recruitment Pack.
How to Apply
You will need to upload a CV and supporting statement, which should be a maximum two pages long, setting out why you feel you are a great match.
Closing date for applications is 31 October 2024 at 5.00pm.
Interviews will take place on 27 and 28 November 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Positively UK is recruiting new Trustees
Positively UK is a registered UK charity providing peer-led support, advocacy, and information to everyone living with HIV. We help people manage all aspects of their diagnosis, care, and life with HIV. We are a peer lead peer run charity and 90% of our staff are living with HIV. Our vision is a society where people with HIV live happy, healthy, and stigma-free lives. Our mission is to empower and support people living with HIV with the knowledge, tools, and connections they need to live fulfilling lives and reduce the stigma surrounding HIV. Positively UK’s Board of Trustees consists of eight members whose experiences range from lived experience and HIV activism to academic, financial, and clinical backgrounds.
We are now looking for three new Trustees to join the Board. Ideally, the new board members will have experience in one of the following areas: legal, finance, fundraising, marketing. We are looking for people committed to use their networks to advance Positively UK’s mission and vision.
Trustee Role Description
A Trustee shares the responsibility for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives, and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Trustees advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Positively UK to support the organisation’s mission and needs.
Primary responsibilities
- Ensuring the charity and its representatives function within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with Positively UK’s constitution
- Upholding the fiduciary duty invested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity. Determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning.
- Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries, and future beneficiaries at all times.
- Promoting and developing the charity for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society.
- Maintaining sound financial management of the charity’s resources
- Ensuring the expenditure is in line with the organisation’s objectives, and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, acting as a counter-signatory on charity cheques and any applications for funds as requested.
- Interviewing, appointing and performance monitoring of senior staff.
Expectations
- Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and at special events as able.
- Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary.
- Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by Positively UK’s mission, objectives, and programmes.
- Help communicate and promote Positively UK’s activities widely
- Be familiar with Positively UK’s finances and financial needs.
- Understand Positively UK’s policies and procedures.
Length of term
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Two years, which may be renewed indefinitely. Proposal and approval are ratified at the Annual General Meeting in November.
Meetings and time commitment
- The Board of Trustees meets every two months (online or at Positively UK’s offices). The November meeting is combined with the Annual General Meeting.
- Trustees are asked to attend additional meetings as representatives of Positively UK as they are determined.
Accountability
Trustees (individually) and the Board (collectively) are responsible and liable for the governance and functioning of the charity. They are accountable to a variety of stakeholders, including service users, members, the Charity Commission, and Companies House.
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West London Centre for Counselling is a registered charity that has been delivering high quality, free, confidential counselling to the local community in Hammersmith and Fulham for over 30 years. We are currently contracted by the NHS Talking Therapies service in Hammersmith and Fulham to deliver short-term therapeutic interventions of 12-20 weeks to people with mild to moderate mental health conditions. All clients receive an assessment before starting treatment, and we assess over 1,000 clients each year.
We have a dedicated, experienced team of clinicians and administrators, and premises in Hammersmith, off Glenthorne Road. We are a BACP accredited service.
We are looking to appoint new volunteer Trustees to join our Board, which meets 4 – 5 times a year, usually on a Monday or Thursday evening in Hammersmith. This is a chance to help to shape the future of the organisation, and to play a role in ensuring its continued success.
We would particularly like to hear from people with experience in strategic development, human resources, or financial management; however the most important thing is an interest in and enthusiasm for the fields of counselling, psychotherapy and/or NHS mental health provision.
If you are interested in joining our small, friendly board as a Trustee, and can commit to attending 4 board meetings each year, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position.
Thank you.
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