Trustee Volunteer Roles in Home Based
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We are looking for a talented and committed fundraising specialist to join the Board of Trustees at the Ecology Centre.
Like many charities, effective fundraising is the life-blood of supporting the sustainability of our charity such that we can achieve our vision and mission. We are therefore looking for a dynamic and innovative fundraising specialist to join our Board of Trustees. As a proven fundraising specialist, you will work in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and operational teams to design and implement an effective fundraising strategy for the charity. You will bring your knowledge and experience to ensure the charity has effective processes in place to execute successful fundraising campaigns (including grant writing and development and management of partnerships). In doing so, you will play a key role in helping to drive the present and future of the charity to achieve its objectives in the immediate and long term.
We are looking for an individual with drive and passion that aligns with the purpose of our charity and who can help to support our strategic direction and commercial success with a skillset that complements those of our existing Trustees.
We are looking for an individual with proven experience of executing successful fundraising campaigns, who can provide support with the following key areas:
- Strategy development: Working with the Board of Trustees and General Manager to shape an effective fundraising strategy, fostering long-term sustainability and growth in line with our values
- Strategy execution: Support as necessary the process of fund identification and grant writing to secure key funds and grants for the charity
- Partnership Development: Targeted and strategic identification of partnerships to advance our goals and support to manage key stakeholders within our key funders
- People support: Providing expert advice as necessary to the General Manager and operational team to ensure alignment at all levels.
Previous experience in environmental and/or third sector roles is welcome but not necessary, and nor do we consider it a requirement that you have previous experience as part of a Board or Executive Committee.
Most important to us, however, is having integrity, team-working ethic and a passion to help develop and grow our charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role of a Home-Start Trustee
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, befriending and practical help to families with young children who are under stress in their own homes, helping to prevent family crisis or breakdown. Trustees collectively oversee the work of the organisation and are legally responsible for all aspects of its operations.
Within the Board, individual Trustees have specific roles that enable them to use their individual skills and experience to lead in particular activities. Each role has specific responsibilities that a Trustee will lead on to enable the Board as a whole to operate more effectively.
Home-Start Barnet (HSB) Trustees give a high level of commitment and reliability in their roles and work very closely with the staff team to enable HSB to deliver a high quality and well-respected service. Trustees are empowered to make well informed decisions through training and reporting systems.
What do Home-Start Trustees do?
Trustees work collectively, to hold HSB in trust for current and future beneficiaries by:
- Attending quarterly Board meetings and any additional sub-committee meetings to keep informed and plan an active role in decision making for Home-Start Barnet
- Providing leadership and direction for the charity within the ethos and values of HSB
- Ensuring that the charity has a clear mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these
- Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard
- Being responsible for the effective performance and management of the charity
- Ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, the objects of the charity, the governing documents and quality standards
- Undertaking an ambassadorial role for Home-Start
- Attending ongoing support and training sessions as necessary to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the role
What are the responsibilities of a Home-Start Trustee?
Home-Start asks all Trustees to commit to the Home-Start ethos and to understand and implement relevant Home-Start’s policies which will be explained at the Trustee induction.
Trustees work collectively to:
- Set the strategy and undertake the strategic management of the charity
- Ensure that the charity pursues its objects as defined in the governing documents
- Ensure the charity accounts for its activities to its funders, the relevant Charity Regulators, its members, the local community and others
- Ensure that the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
- Ensure the financial stability of the charity
- Ensure proper accounting records are kept
- Ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds
- Ensure that the major risks to which the charity is exposed are reviewed annually and managed
- Ensure the organisation has appropriate risk assessment procedures in place and appropriately mitigates against perceived risks
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity
- Approve the charity’s policies
- Ensure the charity fulfils its responsibilities as a good employer and is an effective manager and supervisor of staff and volunteers
- Ensure the charity is appropriately insured
- Protect and manage the property of the charity
- Monitor and evaluate the work of the charity and to contribute to quality assurance self-assessments and reviews
- Safeguard the good name and ethos of Home-Start Barnet
What Duties are involved in being a Trustee?
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Scrutinising board papers in advance of meetings
- Approving the strategic plan annually and monitoring progress against it
- Determining and approving the annual budget and monitoring progress against it
- Preparing and approving the annual report and accounts
- Ensuring compliance with the Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance system
- Acting within the spirit and in accordance with Home-Start’s equality of opportunity and diversity policies and procedures
- Signing acceptance and understanding of the Home-Start Safeguarding/Child Protection Code of Conduct annually
Individually to:
- Regularly attend Board meetings
- Play an active part in the trustees’ meetings and deliberations
- Exercising due care and attention and using reasonable skill in dealing with the charity’s affairs
- Use own skills, knowledge and experience to help the trustees reach sound decisions
- Avoid any conflict of interests and declare areas where they may arise
- Reflect annually on the board’s performance and your own performance as a trustee
- Take part in Quality Assurance self-assessments and reviews
- Ensure that major decisions and policies are made by trustees acting collectively
- Work within the organisations policies and procedures
What is the time commitment?
- Attendance of quarterly Board meetings held at HSB offices
- Attendance at the Annual General Meeting
- Attendance of any sub-committee meetings for any additional work taken on
- Attendance of training when required
- Work at home to deliver the requirements of the role (estimate 3 hours a month)
What will Home-Start do for me?
In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive:
- Excellent preparation for your role, through the induction programme course
- Information required for you to fulfil the role appropriately
- Opportunities for self-development and ongoing training
- Social events and the opportunity to get more involved in the charity if you would like (e.g., fundraising, promotional events)
- The opportunity to be involved in a vital local service and to be part of a national network
This is exciting and rewarding work which requires energy, commitment, reliability, creativity and a sense of humour.
Person Specification
Essential
- Time to commit to meetings, preparation and additional tasks to fulfil the role of Trustee
- Understanding of and commitment to Home Start Barnet’s work and ethos
- Reliability
- Have a positive, non-judgmental attitude to working with people of any gender, family status or sexual identity, or who are from any ethnic origin, culture, or religion, or who may have a disability
- Have a clear understanding of the confidential nature of the service and safeguarding in the context of family support
- Have good communication skills including an ability to listen
- Have a warm and open personality and a sense of humour
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Be prepared to attend any training needed to deliver the role.
Training can be provided if there is no prior knowledge or experience of the following:
- Understanding of the Legal responsibilities of a Trustee
- Understanding of effective charitable Governance
Desirable
- Local knowledge
- Knowledge and experience relevant to the operations of Home-Start Barnet
- Role specific experience to inform an aspect of the Board of Trustee’s responsibilities
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 looking for a dynamic qualified accountant who has the skills and experience to work with our Trustee Board and Leadership Team to help grow and develop a sustainable and innovative charity.
As Treasurer you will occupy a key role in shaping what the charity does and how it does it. You will work closely with the Chair, CEO, Finance Director and other trustees in overseeing our financial governance and compliance with our legal, regulatory obligations.
In your role you would monitor the financial standing of the charity and take the lead in ensuring the Board meets its duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are controlled, invested and economically spent in line with governance, legal and regulatory requirements. This includes reviewing budgets, forecasts and management accounts, as well as the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources. You would be expected to constructively challenge the figures presented to enable greater transparency and accountability to improve the allocation of resources and the charity’s image in order to build the charity and its financial resilience.
Typically you will not be asked to dedicate more than a total of 4 hours per month which are largely at your discretion.
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The Ecology Centre is looking for a Chair to lead our community and environmental charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values. Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic leadership to the charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
- Guiding the short and long-term strategic development of the charity
- Assuring and strengthening effective governance, including effective controls and monitoring of financial health, risk management and legal compliance
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders (in the community and beyond) to establish best practice sharing and an effective fundraising strategy
- Managing a collaborative and inclusive culture at all levels of the charity and working closely with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and management team to ensure a thriving charity in line with our values.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and reasons for applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Sutton Mental Health Foundation is looking to recruit a volunteer secretary position to the Trust Board, to support and assist the Chair and CEO. This is an important and confidential role within the Trust. The main areas of the role are, in consultation with the Chair and CEO, the preparation of all Board/AGM meetings, the preparation of Board/AGM papers, minute taking and writing up the minutes in a timely manner. Other duties involve the support to the Trustees, as well as updating of trustee records. Th board of trustees meets in-person, approximately every six weeks, in the London Borough of Sutton. A full role description will be provided on application.
As background information, Sutton Mental Health Foundation was established as a charity in 1994 and the aim of the Foundation is to support people with mental health needs in the Borough of Sutton, helping to keep them well and active and helping them to have a voice in mental health care in the Borough. Our vision is to provide a community in Sutton which values mental wellbeing and understands how to respond positively to anxiety and distress. The Foundation works together to promote mental wellbeing resilience and recovery from mental distress.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Secretary to the Stokenchurch Dog Rescue Board of Trustees, you will be able to donate your skills, time and attention to our worthwhile and rewarding cause. In return, we can offer the opportunity to be part of a small, friendly and committed team with a dedication and passion for its work and every dog that arrives in need of care and a brighter future. We would welcome someone as a trustee but it is optional for this role.
The purpose of the role is to assist the board in administrative tasks to ensure compliance with the charity's governing document as well as with the statutory and regulatory requirements. Typically this will include:
Assisting the Chairperson(s) of the board with the agenda for each board meeting;
Sending out notification of board meetings to charity trustees (and others where applicable);
Circulating board papers in advance of meetings and assisting with any issues charity trustees have regarding these;
Checking that a quorum is present (and that it is present throughout the meeting if required);
Taking the minutes at board meetings and maintaining the records of all meeting minutes;
Keeping a record of all issues discussed, decisions taken and any actions required to implement a decision;
Working with the Chairperson(s) to ensure that the draft minutes are accurate;
Issuing minutes to charity trustees after board meetings and dealing with any subsequent requests for corrections to be made before they are formally approved;
Ensuring that minutes are stored safely and are accessible by the Chairperson(s) of the board and any other charity trustee if required;
Providing support in setting up and running any Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) as required;
Maintaining the register of trustees and members;
Being familiar with the charity’s governing document, the legal responsibilities of charities under the Charities Act 2009;
Helping to ensure that charity trustees file all relevant statutory returns and information with the Charities Regulator (e.g. annual reports, changes to the charity’s details and/or trustees’ details);
Making sure any correspondence for the charity trustees is brought to the attention of the board.
Person Specification:
Relevant secretarial or equivalentexperience;
Capable of producing accurate and reliable minutes;
Adept at managing the follow up actions to support the implementation of board decisions;
Organised and methodical, with an eye for detail;
Understanding of and adherence to matters of confidentiality;
Empathy for SDR’s purpose and work and a willingness to be an ambassador for the charity;
Integrity and good judgement;
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team;
Appreciation of the need for legal and corporate governance to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship;
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity which makes a positive difference to the welfare of animals and the lives of their owners?
Then why not consider becoming a director with the Labrador Rescue Trust to act as our lead for finance?
Being a director for Labrador Rescue Trust is an exciting and challenging role, bringing with it opportunities for applying strategic thinking, finance, planning, creativity, and stewardship which can help guide the Charity to achieve its goals in the management of its resources, we are based primarily in the Southwest of England.
Our directors are responsible in law for managing the incorporated entity, and as we are a charitable organisation our directors are also trustees at law and have formal responsibilities under the Companies Act 2006.Our directors give their time voluntarily and the positions are unremunerated, but reasonable out of pocket expenses may be allowable.
We are looking to recruit a new director to the board with a specific focus on finance. If you would like to become a director and have an interest in charity and animal welfare matters, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!The positions require the following commitments:
·Understanding and accepting the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of directorship of the Charity.
·Respecting and upholding the Charity’s values, staff policies and processes and to applying the generally accepted principals of directorship, selflessness, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and personal leadership.
- Think creatively, whilst preserving the overall purpose of the Charity.
We’re looking for people who are passionate about making a difference and we would be delighted to hear from you if you’d like to contribute. There are specific qualifications required, ideally, we are hoping to find volunteers with experience and knowledge in the following areas:
·Qualified accountants with a strong financial, budgeting and management background.
·Preparing financial accounts using accounting Xero.
·Planning and developing annual budgets and regular financial reports and updates.
·Management and mitigation of risk, including areas such as finance, reputational and organisational areas.
·Demonstrate good people skills.
·An understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
To apply or for more information please forward your CV.
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Do you have a passion for theatre and the arts? Would you like to help shape the future of one of the South-West's liveliest arts organisations? This is your chance!
We're currently seeking a number of new Trustees to join our Board. This is an opportunity to participate in the ongoing development of one of the south-west region's most exciting multi art form organisations and we would particularly welcome applications from younger candidates or those who can bring diverse voices and experiences to our Board including across a full range of characteristics: ability, gender and gender identity, ethnicity and socio-economic background.
Wiltshire Creative comprises a leading producing theatre, Salisbury Playhouse, Salisbury Arts Centre, and Salisbury International Arts Festival and we are seeking enthusiastic individuals to help bring new insights and lived experience to this vibrant organisation and help shape its future.
Being a Trustee is a highly rewarding opportunity to work alongside talented creative people in helping to sustain the success and prosperity of this dynamic arts organisation and charity.
To create and present a dynamic and inclusive range of cultural experiences for the people of Salisbury, Wiltshire and beyond
Active Luton is a not-for-profit Community Wellbeing Trust based in Luton. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of its community, inspiring, motivating and offering opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Who we are
Active Luton is a not-for-profit Community Wellbeing Trust based in Luton. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of its community, inspiring, motivating and offering opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to learn and take action to improve their life chances.
The role
Why would you want to volunteer with us?
· We are a team of passionate individuals who work tirelessly to make a difference in our community.
· We have officially been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’.
· Not only do we run sports facilities, but we also run libraries, health & wellbeing programmes like Social Prescription and Stop Smoking, and funded programmes such as the children’s holiday and food activity camps. We work directly with schools and also have an in-house training team. You won’t be bored!
· We can help you improve your overall fitness and wellbeing with our free off-peak Gym, Swim & Fitness memberships plus free access to squash and badminton.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as the Chairperson. The Chairperson will provide strategic leadership, guidance and support to the organisation, ensuring the effective implementation of its mission and objectives. This is a voluntary position that requires a strong commitment to the charity’s cause and the ability to lead a dedicated team of professionals.
– Lead the charity’s board of trustees, ensuring its effectiveness in governance and decision-making processes.
– Provide strategic direction and vision to the organisation, in alignment with its mission and values.
– Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including employees, volunteers and partners.
– Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the charity, promoting its activities and achievements to the public, media, and relevant authorities.
– Oversee the financial management of the charity, ensuring accountability, transparency, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
– Support and mentor the Chief Executive Officer and Leadership Team, fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment.
– Monitor and evaluate the charity’s performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate measures.
– Foster a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and equality within the organisation, promoting the values of social responsibility and community engagement.
What are we looking for in our Chairperson?
– A proven track record of leadership and management experience at a senior level, preferably within the wellbeing & leisure sector or a related field.
– Strong understanding of the charitable sector, including governance, fundraising, and impact measurement.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.
– Strategic thinking and the ability to provide guidance and direction in a complex and dynamic environment.
– Financial acumen and the ability to oversee budgets, financial statements, and fundraising strategies.
– Passion for the charity’s mission and a commitment to making a positive impact on Luton residents health and wellbeing.
– Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks for charities.
– Previous experience serving on a board of directors or in a similar governance role is desirable.
Deadline to apply: 29 September 2024
The Thalidomide Trust supports a unique community of people with disabilities and helps them to live their best lives. Could you bring your Finance & Governance expertise to their board as a Trustee?
Applications close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 2nd October.
The Thalidomide Trust is a unique organisation supporting 430 beneficiaries, now all in their 60s, born with disabilities as a result of their mother taking the drug, thalidomide, during pregnancy. Their physical disabilities include limb damage, hearing and visual impairment, brain and sensory impairment and damage to internal organs. They are a remarkable group of people, who have achieved a great deal despite often living with extreme levels of disability.
Our beneficiaries have very complex and varied needs which are increasing as they age. The Trustees provide effective governance and oversight to ensure the Trust understands these needs and has adequate and well-managed resources to meet them.
We are looking for an experienced finance professional with an understanding of charity accounting procedures and governance to join our Board of Trustees*. You will help ensure we provide the best possible future for our beneficiaries in the next phase of their lives.
We are a Charity with secure funding in place for the lifetime of our beneficiaries. A recent Independent Governance review reflected the high level of skills and experience of our Board and excellent standards of governance.
You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:
· Professional accountancy qualification and strong technical accounting skills.
· Understanding of the principles of investment management.
· Experience of working in a senior financial position
· Good current knowledge of charity accounting processes and reporting requirements.
· Sound current knowledge of Charity Law and Charity Governance frameworks.
· Well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to develop positive relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
Experience of monitoring investment performance is desirable but not essential. However, you should be willing to learn new skills and be able to devote approximately 15 to 20 days per annum to the Trust – within this time specifically be available to attend three full day Board meetings, at least four half-day Finance Committee meetings and one beneficiary event each year.
This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed.
We particularly welcome applications from the BAME community and people living with disabilities.
More Information:
Important: As part of your application, please provide a supporting statement explaining how you meet the essential requirements on the person specification using specific examples. (No more than two side of A4, minimum font size 12).
You can upload your statement in the CV and Supporting Statement section of the Application form.
*Following a restructuring exercise in January 2018, your formal title will be a Director of the Thalidomide Trust Company. However, you will operate as a charitable trustee and will be governed by the Charity Commission.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 2nd October.
Trustees (x2) – Finance and Clinical Governance | Phoenix Futures
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 21st October.
Location: London / United Kingdom (in person and virtual)
Time commitment: 4 meetings per year
Who we are.
Phoenix Futures is founded on a passion for showing that recovery from drugs and alcohol is possible. We support people by providing residential, community, prison, and specialist services across the UK, offering psychosocial support to aid people on their journey of recovery. We are experts in people, understanding the influence of psychological factors and the surrounding social environment on their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
About these roles.
We are looking to appoint a new clinical trustee, who will also be part of the Clinical Governance Committee, and new finance trustee, who will also be part of the Audit, Control and Investment Committee.
With the Chair and other Board members, these new trustees will be responsible for the direction, management, and control of Phoenix Futures through involvement with strategy formulation and monitoring, risk management and internal control.
Who we are looking for.
Ideally you will come with an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship, along with specific professional knowledge, experience, and skills in clinical governance or finance. A background in either health, criminal justice, social care, or civil service, although not essential. Willingness to devote time, enthusiasm and effort to the duties and responsibilities of a trustee will be crucial.
We welcome both experienced trustees and those looking to take on their first trusteeship, and we want to welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to further diversify the Board.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 21st October.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, open-minded and forward thinking individual to join our small and enthusiastic team of volunteers; and who will share our love of, and desire to, protect the special and historic gardens and landscapes of Essex.
Who we are
Essex Gardens Trust was set up in 1996 with the aim of protecting the special and historic gardens and landscapes in our county. We do this through: i) research, ii) conservation and iii) education.
Our research team has recently completed a funded project to identify and record historic gardens and landscapes in the City of Southend. The results of this research has been given to both the County planning authority and the Essex Records Office where it will join our existing inventories.
The role
As Chair of Essex Gardens Trust you will be responsible through and with the Management Committee for:
- Providing overall leadership and oversight to EGT
- The overall health of EGT and its ability to continue to deliver the objectives for which it was founded;
- Chairing meetings of the Management Committee, ensuring that they are run efficiently and that decisions made are in accordance with good governance and are clearly recorded;
- Understanding the role and activities of each of the Trust’s core functions and, with this knowledge, being open to new opportunities for EGT to develop and extend its influence and activities;
- Being an ambassador for the Trust;
- Maintaining and developing external contacts and relationships with organisations such as, but not exclusively, The Gardens Trust, Essex Records Office, ARU Writtle and other County Gardens’ Trusts;
- Maintaining contacts with and attend relevant meetings of the movement’s national body, The Gardens Trust, and other external bodies.
You should have at least three years’ experience of the charity sector as a trustee or senior employee and be able to demonstrate a keen interest in gardens and landscapes; plus…
- Strategic vision
- Good, independent judgement and integrity
- An ability to think creatively
- The ability to lead and work effectively as a member of a team and with volunteers in a range of capacities
- The ability to research and ask probing questions.
Knowledge of landscape design and garden history is not necessary, but it would be helpful if you have an appreciation of their application.
The Management Committee meets six times a year for about two hours, either by Zoom or at ARU Writtle. There is usually an annual meeting of County Chairs organised by The Garden Trust. Including these meetings, your time commitment would be on average eight to ten hours per month.
Are you interested in penguins?! Falklands Conservation are looking for their next treasurer/Finance lead trustee and non-executive director.
Falklands Conservation is a non-governmental organisation working to protect the wildlife in the Falkland Islands for future generations. We undertake practical conservation projects, surveys and scientific studies, conduct annual monitoring of seabird populations, rehabilitate oiled penguins, publish guides and information on many aspects of the Falkland Islands environment, and involve Islanders of all ages in our activities.
Falklands Conservation is a UK registered charitable company started in 1998 when it took over the activities and assets of a charitable trust founded in 1979 by Sir Peter Scott.
This role is for a trustee who will act as global treasurer and be the lead trustee for finance, investments and audit.Our next Treasurer will continue the oversight of our finances and investments, providing specific support and direction on all matters money-related. They will advise the other trustees on these matters and support the finance team of the organisation.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like experience of a non-executive role on a board (an existing trustee will act as a mentor). It's a unique opportunity to get involved in an international conservation charity that makes a real difference in a location where nature is in charge.
This is a voluntary role without remuneration.
To apply for the role please send your CV and a covering letter (max. 2 pages), outlining why you are interested in the role as well as any relevant skills and experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chair, Treasurer and Trustee Vacancies
Hurst Farm Regeneration Limited, trading as Hurst Farm Wild Works, is a charitable community benefit society established in 2022.
We want to improve the lives and environment of people living on the Hurst Farm Estate in Matlock, Derbyshire. Local residents are working with us to achieve our mission through a range of practical outdoor activities including woodland management, a community garden, dry-stone walling and bee-keeping. Our volunteer programmes help to improve skills and wellbeing for local people. Our aim is to create financial sustainability through the delivery of viable social enterprises on Hurst Farm, which are owned and operated by local people.
We are working closely with Derbyshire Dales District Council on the delivery of the £1.2m National Lottery Heritage Fund funded Hurst Farm Heritage Trail project which is expected to run until the end of 2026. The project aims to improve the existing footpaths around the Hurst Farm Woodland, connecting four heritage sites.
We are being mentored by The Green Estate Community Interest Company, who are using their 25-year experience of building successful national social enterprises on the Manor Estate in Sheffield.
We now need to recruit additional trustees to strengthen the Society’s existing Board which is responsible for areas such as governance, strategic planning, financial oversight, risk management and delivery of the organisation's mission and values.
We are looking for people who can offer knowledge, skills or experience in any of the following areas:
· Chairing an organisation
· Financial and budget management
· Woodland management and horticulture
· Running a forest school
· Applying for grant funding
· Management of volunteers
· Health and safety
· Marketing, communications and social media
· IT systems
· Social housing
· Local residents to act as a representative of the Hurst Farm community
Your experience may have been gained in the private, public and/or charitable sectors.
You do not need previous experience as a trustee.
All trustee roles are voluntary positions.
Board meetings are usually held in person in Matlock, however, remote access can be arranged where necessary. We hold around eight Board meetings per year, each for a duration of two hours.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you have extensive experience of fundraising, there is a volunteer opportunity here for you which offers a chance to make a difference at Ampleforth Abbey in its mission to the Church and society in the 21st century.
What will you be doing?
The Ampleforth Abbey Trust wishes to appoint a trustee with fundraising expertise and experience who will be able to align fundraising with the charity’s overall Strategic Plan and ensure effective income generation.
As the specialist fundraising trustee, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Ampleforth community by setting and monitoring the Trust’s strategic direction to ensure sustainable delivery of core objectives.
Main duties:
- Fundraising strategy: provide expertise, advice and guidance to align fundraising within the charity’s overall Strategic Plan to ensure effective income generation
- Fundraising Steering Group: work with the Chair of the board and invited experts on a Fundraising Steering Group
- Donor engagement: collaborate with the monastic community and the board of trustees to develop and monitor a donor engagement plan
- Compliance and Risk: ensure compliance with legal requirements, assess risks in fundraising planning, alerting the Board of Trustees in a timely manner about any concerns
- To report to the Board at a strategic level on the successes and challenges of the fundraising strategy.
What are we looking for?
- Clear demonstrable and evidenced empathy with support for Ampleforth Abbey Trust’s mission and ethos;
- Experience of participating in the oversight or management of organisations and an understanding of organisational operational and effectiveness issues;
- Experience (professional or non-executive) in strategic philanthropic development and fundraising and an understanding of the key opportunities for the Trust in this area;
- Willingness to use different experiences to support the Trust, and to act as an ambassador;
- A capacity for independent thought, judgement and expression - balanced by influencing skills with an ability to advise and challenge on a constructive and open basis;
- A warm, collegiate and diplomatic style with the ability to take tough decisions when required;
- Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills;
- Able to give sufficient time on a voluntary basis;
- Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, alongside a personal commitment to core principles of opportunity, openness, transparency and respect for others;
- Experience in a non-executive role.
What difference will you make?
Through your fundraising experience you will have a pivotal role in providing expertise, advice and guidance to align fundraising within the charity’s overall Strategic Plan to ensure effective income generation; collaborate with the monastic community and the board of trustees to develop and monitor a donor engagement plan; and report to the Board at a strategic level on the successes and challenges of the fundraising strategy.
Before you apply
Please provide a CV and a cover letter containing the contact details of two referees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.