Trustee Volunteer Roles in Home Based

Can your skills and knowledge help us to grow? Then why not consider joining us.  We specialise in supporting people with visual impairments and we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Board of Trustees.

What will you be doing?

As a member of the Board, you will play a vital role in steering and supporting New Outlook. The Board is responsible for providing strategic direction; ensuring we meet regulatory requirements; and overseeing the work of the staff team, thus ensuring New Outlook’s effective, efficient administration and financial stability. 

You will be part of a Board team that will help to ensure:

Promoting and Protecting NEW OUTLOOK

• To act as custodian of NEW OUTLOOK’s values
• To ensure that the customers’ voice is heard in the decision-making process
• To monitor compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• To support and uphold the Code of Governance and the NHF Model Rules (2015)
• To be an ambassador for NEW OUTLOOK as appropriate

Setting Strategy

• To consider and, if appropriate, agree a vision for NEW OUTLOOK and a strategy to work towards that vision
• To assist the Executive Team in the setting of plans and strategies
• To support the work and the role of the Chair of the Board and the chairs of other Committees
• To support the work of the Group Chief Executive and all colleagues; constructively challenging proposals as appropriate

Managing Performance

• To agree key policies
• To take an individual and collective responsibility in monitoring performance against plans, budgets and decisions through regular critical appraisal of operational and financial information
• To ensure appropriate action is taken if expected standards of performance or results are not or are unlikely to be achieved
• To request further information or professional advice when required

Board meetings are held four times a year in Oldbury with two being longer ‘away day’ sessions and you may also be asked to join a Committee or time limited task group.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking to appoint people who can demonstrate a commitment to a high level of engagement and possess a range of experience ideally with a Social Care and Governance or experience as a Chartered Surveyor. We wish to have a wide range of people on the Board and are particularly keen to be representative of the diverse population in the West Midlands. 

What difference will you make?

The role of Trustee is non-executive, providing a rewarding opportunity to use your expertise and experience to support and shape our future. We very much value all of our customers and you will have the opportunity to work with us, at all levels, as we seek to grow and develop the business.

The core purpose of Framework’s Board is to determine its vision and strategy and to direct, control, and scrutinise Framework’s affairs. This purpose is achieved by the Board carrying out the following essential functions:
• Ensuring that, as a charity, Framework is carrying out the purposes for which it was set up, for the public benefit
• Setting and ensuring compliance with Framework’s mission, strategic aims, corporate objectives and values, ensuring its long-term success
• Approving strategies, policies and plans to secure the achievement of the above
• Setting a positive culture, with strong service user focus • Ensuring that Framework operates effectively, efficiently and economically
• Monitoring Framework’s performance in relation to the delivery of strategies and plans and the achievement of budgets
• Providing oversight, direction and constructive challenge to Framework’s Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• The appointment (and, if necessary, the dismissal) of the Chief Executive, along with the approval of the Chief Executive’s initial salary, benefits and terms of employment
• Satisfying itself as to the integrity of financial information, approving each year’s budget, long-term financial business plan and statutory accounts
• Establishing, overseeing and reviewing a schedule of delegation and systems of internal control
• Establishing and overseeing risk management processes in order to safeguard the assets and reputation of the organisation
• Ensuring that Framework complies with its adopted governance code and includes, as necessary, an explanation of any non-compliance within its annual financial statements
• The appointment (and, if necessary, removal) of the Chair. Personal Qualities of Board Members
• Demonstrates a strong empathy with the purpose, culture and values of Framework
• Champions the right of service users to have influence, and access to excellent services
• Works in a way that builds and maintains trust and credibility with a wide range of people, regardless of background
• Proactively works to build inclusive networks and relationships; recognising and valuing difference and diversity
• Has the time, availability, drive and commitment to effectively discharge the responsibilities of a Board Member
• Self-aware, open to feedback, reflective and prepared to develop
• Behaves in a way that is a positive role model to others.

Desirable experience/expertise
• Empathy with the services and client groups that Framework seeks to serve
• Able to support and build on the strategic vision
• Able to influence, engage and build strong working relationships
• Capable of balancing the bigger picture with more immediate needs; avoiding getting bogged down in detail
• Able to build credibility and maintain the trust of the Board
• Contribute to the organisation’s commitment to embedding Equality, Diversity and inclusion in its thinking, planning and actions
• Governance experience would be desirable, either as a member or Chair of a Board or similar
• Experience in any walk of life, however expertise in Finance and Risk and Housing and Supported Housing would be an advantage

Overview of the role:

PECAN is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees. Under PECAN’s governing articles of association its trustees, including the Chair, are appointed for a three-year term, which may be renewed for a further two terms (so a maximum of nine years’ unbroken service).

Key tasks:  

The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support the management team and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the CEO.

Key responsibilities

· Provide leadership to the organisation and the Board by ensuring that everyone remains focused  on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes to provide greater public benefit.

· Chair and facilitate board meetings, oversee and ensure proper record-keeping

· Ensure that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.

· Give direction to board policy-making.

· Ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic plan, and that there is a common understanding of these by the management team and the Trustees.

· Develop the Board of Trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning

· Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.

· Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.

· Encourage positive change where appropriate and address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.

· Act as an ambassador for the cause and the Charity.

· Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making

· Address conflict within the Board and within the organisation and liaise with the CEO to achieve this.

· Foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees.

· Liaise with the CEO to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate.

· Lead the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the CEO.

· Sit on appointment and disciplinary panels where required.

With the CEO:

· Plan the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, for example annual general meeting.

· Set agendas for board and other general meetings.

· Ensure that the Board receives sufficient and timely information to make informed decisions.

Relationship with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the wider management team:

· Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the CEO ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.

· Support the CEO, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.

· Ensure regular contact with the CEO and develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.

· Liaise with the CEO to maintain an overview of the charity’s affairs, providing support as necessary.

About you:

PECAN is a Christian charity whose values are kindness, belief and hope. There is a requirement for all Trustees, including the Chair, to sign a statement of belief. The CEO is also required to be a Christian.

In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair should have the following qualities:

· Leadership

· Experience of committee work, including at least one previous Trustee role.

· Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage

· Good communication and interpersonal

· Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect

· Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team

· Empathy

It would be desirable to demonstrate experience of the Chair role and/or be willing to join the Association of Chairs to increase their knowledge that will help with the role.

 

Impact of your role

By leading the Board of trustees of the charity, you will be part of a team providing a vital support function in your local community, seeking to ensure a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with PECAN.

Support

A full trustee induction will be provided to support the new Chair in their role, as well as access to training opportunities to develop in their role as a trustee.

Please note:

· The Chair of Trustees will be appointed for three years. Under the terms of PECAN’s memorandum and articles of association this appointment may be renewed for a maximum of two further three-year terms (a total of nine years).

· You must be 18 or over and must not be disqualified from acting as a trustee and declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a trustee.

· The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although reasonable expenses may be claimed (e.g. for travel and subsistence).

Barnsley Hospice is seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to work in partnership with the CEO, provide leadership to the Board and Executive Leadership Team, and ensure that the hospice delivers its mission, vision and core values.

What will you be doing?

The Role

The role of the Chair of the Board is, in addition to sitting as a trustee, to provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees, guiding and supporting Trustees in fulfilling their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation. This includes strategic planning; risk/opportunity management; ensuring that the Board of Trustees operates within its charitable objectives; adhering to the Articles of Association; and ensuring the sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.

The Organisation

Barnsley Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care to hundreds of local people and those close to them each year. Our main priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for people living with a life- limiting illness, whilst supporting those close to them during the period of illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, the range of skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and end of life care. The hospice currently employs about 100 people and has a team of volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our Retail Hub.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and neurodivergent candidates, because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Barnsley Hospice.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who shares our ambitions and who has the vision and commitment to continue to take us beyond outstanding. The knowledge and skills required are:

• A broad knowledge of the health and charity sectors and current issues affecting them.
• Understanding the needs of the Barnsley community.
• A broad understanding of charity finance issues 
• Good understanding of charity governance issues
• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation 
• Successful track record of achievement through their career 
• Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
• Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders. 

What difference will you make?

The Chair of the Board of Trustees will work in partnership with the CEO, provide leadership to the Board of Trustees and the Executive Leadership Team, and ensure that the hospice delivers its mission, vision and core values.

Time Commitment

The time commitment is likely to be a minimum of 30 days per annum, and this may increase from time to time.

Before you apply

Please explain your interest in Barnsley Hospice and how your skills and experience reflect the person specification for the role.

Key Dates:

• The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 30 August 2024.
• The shortlist of candidates will be determined the following week.
• Selected candidates will have the opportunity to have informal discussions with the current Chair week commencing 9 September 2024.
• Panel interviews will take place week commencing 16 September 2024.
• The successful candidate will be invited to attend their first Board Meeting on 13 November 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity to pass on your human resources and employee relations expertise whilst helping the RSPCA; promote kindness and prevent animal cruelty, reach out to more supporters, and influence how we do things.

RSPCA Milton Keynes and North Bucks have two retail outlets, a cattery and storage facilities. We are looking to grow our retail footprint and open an education centre.

Use your skills learned in a professional environment to benefit your local community by becoming a trustee for MK & North Bucks RSPCA.

As a trustee of the MK & North Bucks branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for the animals in our care and prevent cruelty to animals.

It's a great way to meet like minded people who share your enthusiasm for animal welfare. You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.

As a HR & Employee Relations expert you would be supporting the branch by helping them maintain and develop staff throughout the organisation. You would play a key role in advising Trustees on the long-term and strategic direction of human resources and contributing towards policy setting.

As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether the trustee takes on additional duties.

Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee – HR & Employee Relations

• Advise Trustees on the long-term vision and strategic direction for investment in human resources.

• Support the Branch grow, maintain, and develop staff throughout the organisation.

• Contribute to HR policy setting, strategic direction, goal and target setting, and evaluate performance against targets, budgets, plans and charitable objectives.

• Ensure that HR activities and interventions are linked to the RSPCA Isle of Wight Branches charitable objectives and complement the company culture.

• Advise on and help improve management of HR.

• Ensure the Board of Trustees properly remunerates staff, reviewing and rewarding performance and  development opportunities.

• To work with the Branch Manager to review current HR management arrangements and provide guidance on HR strategy and short and long-term direction.

• Receive progress reports on HR and any recurring staffing issues.

What we are looking for in a volunteer:

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.

Alongside Human Resources experience, including a CIPD membership, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.

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 – HR & Employee Relations

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

• Ongoing support is also provided by regional 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.

Aurora Nexus is a fast growing, innovative and forward-thinking health and social care charity, supporting individuals with Autism and Learning disabilities. The Charity is at a pivotal moment in its growth and development, with a new strategy being developed for launch in April 2025.

We are excited to be recruiting a new chair and new trustees to join our creative and committed small group of trustees and newly structured executive team, in leading the charity through a truly exciting time of growth and development.

As Chair you will be pivotal in Aurora-Nexus delivering its Strategy, Core values and objectives. You will work closely with the CEO, as both a leader, and providing support and guidance where needed, to ensure the safe and effective day to day delivery of the charities strategic and operational objectives. You will also be responsible for chairing the Board, leading with trustees in setting the course for the organisation’s values and how it delivers safely and sustainably against its charitable mission.

You will be an ambassador and advocate for the work carried out across Aurora Nexus, using your own skills, knowledge and experience to both promote and support its work.

Principal Responsibilities

As a Trustee and along with the Board of Trustees;

       You will have overall responsibility for the charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do.

· You will lead the charity and decide how it is run. Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives.

· You will use your skills and experience to support the Charity and help them achieve their aims.

· You will ensure the Charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.

· You will comply with the Charity’s governing document and the law.

· You will act in the Charity’s best interests.

· You will manage aurora nexus the Charity responsibly.

· You will act with reasonable care and skill.

· You will ensure the Charity is accountable.

· You will support the strategy in areas of Marketing/Fundraising, IT/Process, Legal/Regulation or social care knowledge.

Governance

· Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for the Charity.

· Encourage positive change where appropriate.

· Work within any agreed policies adopted by the charity.

· Ensure that the major risks to which the charity is exposed have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate these risks without the charity becoming risk averse.

· To ensure that the charity has a satisfactory system for holding properties and other assets and ensure that moneys are invested to the maximum benefit of the charity, within the constraints of the law and ethical and other policies laid down by the board.

External Relations

· Act as an ambassador for the charity.

· Represent the charity at external functions, meetings and events.

· Facilitate change and address any potential conflict with external stakeholders.

Milton Keynes and North Bucks RSPCA have two retail outlets, a cattery and storage facilities. We are looking to expand our retail footprint and open an education centre in the near future.

Use your skills learned in a professional environment to benefit your local community by becoming a trustee for MK & North Bucks RSPCA. As a trustee of the MK & North Bucks branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for the animals in our care and prevent cruelty to animals.

 It's a great way to meet likeminded people who share your enthusiasm for animal welfare. You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.

RSPCA Milton Keynes & North Bucks need to raise £400k per annum to survive the current cost of living crisis. We are generously supported by private donors and our retail outlets give the majority of funds, however there is more to be done to educate the public and through fundraising and sponsorship partnerships we believe we can reach more people.

We are looking for people with a background in fundraising on a scale of £200k+ who know how to speak with corporate sponsors and can engage directly with our events team. You will be part of a team of Trustee's and responsible for your area of expertise, which requires an experienced leader of people.

The trustee will be responsible for:

• Generating new partnerships with corporate sponsors

• Engaging with internal stakeholders

• Generating ideas and project plans to source funds

• Planning and executing fundraising events from one day events to long partnerships.

Full training on trustee role is provided by the national RSPCA, all other skills must be brought by the applicant.

• You will need to have experience in creating partnerships with corporate sponsors- Essential

• You will need to have led teams to generate funds from various sources for a charity -Essential

• You will have been directly responsible for planning events to raise funds – Essential

Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.

YOUTH LINK NETWORKS is a UK registered charity with projects currently in Uganda. It has a mission to deliver sustainable initiatives that alleviate poverty in vulnerable communities across Africa and the Caribbean. The organization implements projects focused on education, skills training, and healthcare, acting as a resource for young people to develop their skills, create employment opportunities, and advance their education. YOUTH LINK NETWORKS aims to create a global network of young people to inspire social and economic progression in their respective countries.

Role Description

This is a volunteer Chair of the Board of Trustees role at YOUTH LINK NETWORKS, with the flexibility for some remote work. The Chair of the Board of Trustees will be responsible for overseeing the organization's strategic direction, providing leadership to the Board, ensuring effective governance, and representing the organization externally. This is a hybrid role, primarily located in the London Area, United Kingdom, with the option for some remote work.

Qualifications

• Skills in Charities, Finance, and Business Planning
• Experience in Strategic Planning and Corporate Governance
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of fundraising and grant-writing processes
• Experience in the non-profit sector is a plus
• Previous board or governance experience

This is an exciting time to join us as we move into a new season of change and strategic planning to achieve our goal. As the appointed chair, you’ll lead the board, so expected to attend and chair all the annual meetings which take place once a quarter (4 times a year - March, June, September, December). 

To apply, please send a CV with cover letter explaining why you should be considered for this role.

Our trustees play a vital role in achieving the Strata Florida Trust’s core aim – the restoration of the buildings of Mynachlog Fawr to create the Strata Florida Centre/Canolfan Ystrad Fflur as a place of heritage, culture and education. They oversee and steer the vision, strategy and progress of the Trust, drawing on their own knowledge, skills and networks.

As a small but ambitious charity we are seeking individuals for the role whose experience and skills will complement those of our existing board members and enable the Trust to continue to expand.

Remuneration: The role of Trustee is not accompanied by any financial remuneration.

Time commitment: Six Board meetings per year. Approximately 12 days in total including board meetings, and additional meetings, discussion and preparation. 

Reporting to Chairman of the Trustees  

Duties:

 

· Support and provide advice on the Strata Florida Trust’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.

· Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.

· Oversee the Trust’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.

· Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

· Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.

· Review and approve the Strata Florida Trust’s annual financial reports.

· Work with and support or challenge the Director of the Trust when needed.

· Contribute to regular reviews of the Trust’s own governance.

· Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.

· Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect the Trust’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.

· Contribute to the broader promotion of the Trust’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

What we are looking for

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.

An interest in supporting heritage, Welsh culture, education, tourism, rural communities, and traditional skills is essential. We are particularly interested in those who have experience of operational delivery and professional skills including accountancy and income generation.

Previous governance experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Personal skills and qualities

· Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.

· Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.

· Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.

· Enthusiasm for our vision and mission and willing to act as an ambassador for the Trust.

Terms of appointment

Terms of office

· Trustees are appointed for a 4 year term of office, renewal for 3 further terms to a maximum of 12 years.

· This is a voluntary unpaid position.

 

Time commitment

· Attending 6 Board meetings annually (bimonthly beginning in January). Currently meetings are held at Y Beudy, Strata Florida, with the option to join via Zoom if required.  

· Attending additional meetings or focus groups if required.

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Disgrifiad Rôl

Mae ein hymddiriedolwyr yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth gyflawni nod craidd Ymddiriedolaeth Ystrad Fflur – adfer adeiladau Mynachlog Fawr i greu Canolfan Ystrad Fflur/Strata Florida Centre fel lle treftadaeth, diwylliant ac addysg. Maent yn goruchwylio ac yn llywio gweledigaeth, strategaeth a chynnydd yr Ymddiriedolaeth, gan dynnu ar eu gwybodaeth, eu sgiliau a'u rhwydweithiau eu hunain.

Fel elusen fechan ond uchelgeisiol rydym yn chwilio am unigolion ar gyfer y rôl y bydd eu profiad a'u sgiliau yn cyflenwi rhai aelodau presennol ein bwrdd ac yn galluogi'r Ymddiriedolaeth i barhau i ehangu.

Taliadau: Nid oes cydnabyddiaeth ariannol yn perthyn i rôl yr ymddiriedolwr

Ymrwymiad amser: Chwe chyfarfod bob blwyddyn. Tua 12 diwrnod i gyd, gan gynnwys cyfarfodydd bwrdd, a chyfarfodydd ychwanegol, trafodaeth a pharatoi

Adrodd i Cadeirydd yr Ymddiriedolwyr 

Dyletswyddau:

 

· Cefnogi a darparu cyngor ar bwrpas, gweledigaeth, nodau a gweithgareddau Ymddiriedolaeth Ystrad Fflur

· Cymeradwyo strategaethau a pholisïau gweithredol, a monitro a gwerthuso eu gweithredu.

· Goruchwylio cynlluniau ariannol a chyllidebau'r Ymddiriedolaeth a monitro a gwerthuso cynnydd.

· Sicrhau bod y sefydliad yn cael ei weinyddu'n effeithiol ac effeithlon.

· Sicrhau bod risgiau allweddol yn cael eu nodi, eu monitro a'u rheoli'n effeithiol.

· Adolygu a chymeradwyo adroddiadau ariannol blynyddol Ymddiriedolaeth Ystrad Fflur.

· Gweithio gyda neu gefnogi neu herio Cyfarwyddwr yr Ymddiriedolaeth pan fo angen.

· Cyfrannu at adolygiadau rheolaidd o lywodraethu'r Ymddiriedolaeth ei hun.

· Mynychu cyfarfodydd y Bwrdd, wedi'u paratoi'n ddigonol i gyfrannu at drafodaethau.

· Defnyddio barn annibynnol a gweithredu'n gyfreithiol ac yn ddidwyll i hyrwyddo a diogelu buddiannau'r Ymddiriedolaeth, gan ddiystyru eu buddiannau personol a/neu rai unrhyw drydydd parti.

· Cyfrannu at hyrwyddo, nodau, amcanion ac enw da'r Ymddiriedolaeth yn ehangach drwy gymhwyso'ch sgiliau, arbenigedd, gwybodaeth a chysylltiadau.

Fel elusen fechan, bydd adegau pan fydd angen i'r ymddiriedolwyr gymryd rhan weithredol y tu hwnt i gyfarfodydd y Bwrdd. Gall hyn gynnwys arwain trafodaethau, canolbwyntio ar faterion allweddol, darparu cyngor ac arweiniad ar fentrau newydd, cyflwyno'n allanol, neu faterion eraill lle mae gan yr ymddiriedolwr arbenigedd arbennig.

Yr hyn yr ydym yn chwilio amdano

Rydym yn chwilio am bobl sy'n barod i ddod ag egni, brwdfrydedd ac ymrwymiad i'r rôl, ac a fydd yn ehangu'r amrywiaeth safbwyntiau ar ein bwrdd.

Mae diddordeb mewn cefnogi treftadaeth, diwylliant Cymru, addysg, twristiaeth, cymunedau gwledig, a sgiliau traddodiadol yn hanfodol. Mae gennym ddiddordeb arbennig yn y rhai sydd â phrofiad o ddarparu gweithredol a sgiliau proffesiynol gan gynnwys cyfrifeg a chynhyrchu incwm.

Byddai profiad blaenorol o lywodraethu yn fanteisiol ond nid yw'n hanfodol.

Sgiliau personol a rhinweddau

· Parodrwydd a'r gallu i ddeall a derbyn eu cyfrifoldebau a'u rhwymedigaethau fel ymddiriedolwyr ac i weithredu er budd gorau'r sefydliad.

· Y gallu i feddwl yn greadigol ac yn strategol, ymarfer barn dda, annibynnol a gweithio'n effeithiol fel aelod o'r bwrdd.

· Sgiliau cyfathrebu effeithiol a pharodrwydd i gymryd rhan weithredol mewn trafodaeth.

· Brwdfrydedd dros ein gweledigaeth a'n cenhadaeth ac yn barod i weithredu fel llysgennad i'r Ymddiriedolaeth.

Telerau penodi

Telerau swyddfa

· Penodir ymddiriedolwyr am gyfnod o 4 blynedd yn y swydd, adnewyddu am 3 thymor pellach hyd at uchafswm o 12 mlynedd.

· Mae hon yn swydd wirfoddol ddi-dâl.

 

Ymrwymiad amser

· Mynychu 6 cyfarfod Bwrdd yn flynyddol (yn dechrau bob deufis ym mis Ionawr). Ar hyn o bryd cynhelir cyfarfodydd yn Y Beudy, Ystrad Fflur, gyda'r opsiwn i ymuno trwy Zoom os oes angen. 

· Mynychu cyfarfodydd neu grwpiau ffocws ychwanegol os oes angen.

Trustee - Community Support Network South London

CSN was set up in 1993 by people with lived experience of mental health issues. It has been providing Independent Mental Health Advocacy services since 1996 and achieved charitable and company registration in 2000. Since 2000, CSN has developed its range of service delivery to include support for a local user group, community, prison and forensic Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services and Community Advocacy & Befriending Services. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closing date: 9am, Monday 28th October 2024

Interviews: Between 11th and 22nd November 2024

The Harrison & Potter Trust is a wonderful example of charitable settlements made many years ago that continue to make a significant impact on people’s lives today. 

It was established in 1970 when two old almshouse charities, the John Harrison's Hospital founded in April 1653 and the Mary Potter's Hospital founded in April 1728, merged to form the Harrison and Potter Trust. In 1972 a third charity, the Josiah Jenkinson's Pension Charity founded in May 1905, was taken under the wing of the Trust and subsequently fully amalgamated.

Background to the roles  

The Board of the Harrison and Potter Trust currently comprises nine Trustees including the Chair, although the two people who are currently responsible for the grant-giving will be leaving within the next six months. We recognise the need to enhance the Board and welcome new Trustees who will bring energy and a range of wider experience, knowledge and skills to support our important work. We are seeking motivated people who live locally or in the surrounding areas and who share our commitment to honour our settlors’ legacies to provide housing for older people and to support local charities. 

Main Responsibilities

• To lead collectively and ensure that the vision and purpose of the Charity are achieved 
• To ensure that the Charity complies with legal and regulatory requirements and acts in accordance with the terms of its constitution 
• To act in the best interests of the Charity at all times and to the benefit of present and future beneficiaries of the Charity 
• To protect and preserve the ethos of the Charity 
• To ensure the solvent and efficient running of the Charity through the monitoring and control of its finance and administrative systems and investment policy 

Person Specification

• Experience of working in Adult Social Care, or grant-giving, or have a background in law 
• Experience of organisational management
• An understanding of the importance of effective governance of voluntary sector organisations, including the respective roles and responsibilities of the Chair, the Board and the member of staff

Eastside People is supporting Harrison & Potter Trust in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter, which should cover the following:

• Why you are interested in a trustee role at the Harrison and Potter Trust
• How you can contribute to the Trust as a trustee. Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the Person Specification.
• Why you think you would be a good fit for the Trust

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 that we can make the application process work for you.

The closing date for applications is 7 October with shortlisting interviews with Eastside People taking place that week. Interviews will be held with the Harrison and Potter Trust during weeks beginning 21 or 28 October.

Eastside People is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams. 

Statement on diversity

We are keen to diversify our Board so that we better reflect the people and communities of the city that we serve. We would therefore particularly welcome applications from younger people, from women, and from people from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise that having people with a range of different life experiences will bring fresh perspectives to our work and enhance our Board’s effectiveness and ability to better serve our residents.

2024 is a great time to join the Board of Dementia Concern. Experience of Charity Boards is not needed to become a Trustee. If you have both Trustee and leadership experience, you may be our next Chair! Either way, we’d love to meet you, just send in your CV.

Who we are

At Dementia Concern, our primary goal is to empower those living with dementia, here in their local community. With fifty staff and a turnover of £1.1 million, we are exclusively for the people of Ealing, from Southall over to Acton. Their rich diversity is reflected in our staff and clients.

Established in 1982, almost forty years on we are still committed to our central strategic goal to provide amazing person-centred care and support for people living with dementia.

The role

We’re looking to recruit:

Up to 3x Trustees from diverse backgrounds with experience or skills in: Safeguarding, Quality of Healthcare, Law, Health & Safety, Fundraising, Cybersecurity, HR and EDI.

and

1x Chair of the Board

(Trustees do not need to live in London, once they are able to attend two board meetings in person per year, usually held on Wednesdays at 6pm)

Over the last five years of our forty year history, Dementia Concern has been on a mission to reach every person in Ealing living with dementia. We are over halfway there. This Board recruitment campaign is a chance for new Trustees to help us drive forward the charity’s strategy 2024-27 and help us deepen our impact.

A couple of our Trustees will be coming to the end of their second (three year) term on the Board, so we’re seeking to recruit additional trustees and our next chair; our former Chair served from 2020 to 2024 leading the charity skillfully, including through the uncertainties of community healthcare in a pandemic.

To read more about Dementia Concern’s mission, our vision for our Board. and to view our role descriptions and person specifications… download our Join the Dementia Concern Board pack below.

To express interest in these volunteer positions on the Board, we are not asking candidates for a formal application in the first instance. We are keenly aware that many good Trustee candidates are very busy people, so we are keeping it simple.

If you would like to have an informal conversation over the phone about these Board vacancies, please email Clare Brooks, the Clerk to the Board who can arrange this for you at a day and time of your convenience:

Please note we will be longlisting throughout the campaign, so get in touch soon.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a further stage in the recruitment, which will include a formal application. This will include some due diligence checks, and an initial phone call with one of the interview panel, to tell us about themselves and find out more about the role(s) of Trustee and Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Then, for those invited to the final stage, and wishing to progress, there will be in person meetings at our building: 223 Windmill Road, Ealing, London W5 4DJ which are scheduled for Thursday 24th and Friday 25th October.

New Trustees will be invited to the in-person Board on 13th November at 6pm in Ealing, with some social time included in order to meet Trustees and the Exec.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence

 About Nurse Lifeline

Founded in 2020, Nurse Lifeline is the UK’s first national, free, confidential, and peer-led listening service for all nurses, midwives, students, healthcare support workers, and their friends and families. Our charity was developed collaboratively by frontline nurses driven to support the mental health and emotional well-being of their colleagues. We provide a safe space for our community to offload and decompress with professionals who share their experiences and understand the pressures they face.

We are now seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join our Trustee Board to support the next phase of our growth. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a young, impactful organisation committed to improving the well-being of those in the nursing and midwifery professions.

 Responsibilities of all our Trustees:

- Governance: Ensure that the charity operates within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in accordance with its governing document, striving for best practices in governance.

- Strategic Direction: Contribute to determining the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategy.

- Financial Oversight: Oversee the effective and efficient administration of the charity, ensuring its financial stability.

- Engagement and Representation: Actively engage with other Trustees and represent the organisation appropriately, bringing your personal experience and perspective to the role.

- Decision-Making: Evaluate performance against agreed goals and targets, participate constructively in meetings, and contribute to collective decision-making processes.

- Conflict of Interest: Declare any conflicts of interest while carrying out your duties.

- Advocacy: Advocate for the charity’s mission through your networks and support its efforts to raise awareness of its services.

- Additional Contributions: Participate in other tasks as they arise, such as attending charity events and supporting organisational initiatives.

 Person Specification

Essential Requirements:

- A demonstrable commitment to the vision, purpose, ethos, and values of Nurse Lifeline.

- A commitment to improving the mental and emotional health of our beneficiaries.

- A commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity – with the ability to treat all people fairly, honestly, and with respect.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – with the ability to listen, influence effectively, and demonstrate clear reasoning.

- Experience of leading teams and building supportive relationships – with a collaborative approach to decision-making.

- Strategic thinking – the ability to operate strategically, be held accountable, and hold others accountable for the benefit of Nurse Lifeline.

- Impartiality and confidentiality – the ability to demonstrate fairness and respect confidences.

- Knowledge of the Voluntary, Community, or Charity Sector.(Desirable)

- Previous experience in a governance role (Essential)

- Must be a registered Nurse or Midwife (Essential).

 How to Apply

If you are interested in volunteering as a Trustee for Nurse Lifeline, please send an current CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages of A4) explaining why you are interested in the role, any relevant experience, and how you meet the essential criteria outlined above.