Trustee Volunteer Roles in London
About the Role
As a result of increased awareness and signposting for individuals receiving a positive CACNA1C diagnosis, our community is increasing in size. Therefore, we are seeking new Trustees who will take an active role in the board, bringing new skills and ideas for how to support our community, advocating for improvement to CACNA1C diagnosis, outcomes and quality of life and to support CACNA1C research initiatives.
Our new Trustees will be responsible for setting the overall strategy and direction for TSA, as well as monitoring the charity’s activity to evaluate progress towards our objectives and goals.
This can include making sure the charity complies with regulations, overseeing financial management and monitoring financial performance, creating and implementing policies and procedures to mitigate risk, and supporting the charity’s operations. Additionally, you will also have the chance to help develop fundraising strategies, including applying for funding and grants to support TSA’s work. Whilst representing the charity externally, there will also be plenty of opportunities to advocate for TSA’s mission of supporting individuals and families affected by CACNA1C-related disorders and raising awareness for this rare disease.
FAQs
How big is the current Board and what opportunities might there be in the future?
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The board currently consists of 7 Trustees. As the charity’s turnover continues to grow, they are currently going through an evolution in their structure and the operations of the charity. This means the new Trustees will be presented with enormous opportunities to shape the future of the charity and to play a leading role on the board moving forward. As a result, it is expected that there will be an opportunity for a new Trustee to develop into the Chair of Trustees role soon.
What are you looking for in candidates?
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As a small team, we are ideally seeking those who have prior experience of being a Trustee at a UK based charity or working within the UK charity sector, who can bring demonstratable experience of navigating the challenges that face small charities.
However, we also welcome applications from candidates with an interest in or prior knowledge of charity law and compliance; the change management process; volunteer management; financial planning, processing and auditing; regulatory or policy issues; data management or fundraising.
UK based candidates are preferred, however this is not essential.
What time commitment do you expect from Trustees?
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As well as our Board of Trustees meetings, which currently take place 4 times a year, we ask Trustees to dedicate around 2 hours per week to the work of the charity. However, this may fluctuate during busy or quiet periods.
I haven’t heard of TSA or CACNA1C-related disorders before. Can I still be a Trustee?
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Absolutely! We are working in the rare diseases space and raising awareness is one of our key goals. Therefore, we have plenty of resources that can help you to learn more about this disorder and how it affects our community. We just ask that people have a passion for helping people and improving patient outcomes.
Benefits
As well as supporting the charity and members of the TSA community, we will provide you with opportunities to grow and develop. For example, in this role you will be able to:
Develop new professional and personal skills: Our current Board of Trustees have expertise in leadership, safeguarding, chairing meetings, strategic planning, learning and development, stakeholder engagement, marketing and branding. This is an opportunity to work with, and learn from, a new group of people and build skills in different areas.
Take on a new challenge: The role of a Trustee is unlike many other professional positions, giving you the chance to take on a brand-new challenge which many of our Trustees find hugely motivating. Additionally, there are many challenges facing small charities as well as the wider rare diseases community, for example fundraising during a cost-of-living crisis as well as connecting with our members after the pandemic. Considering new and innovative approaches to tackle these issues is essential, pushing you to think creatively.
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Delve into a selfless and rewarding role: Given the under-represented nature of rare diseases, as well as the challenges surrounding research, diagnosis and treatment, the work of charities like TSA is crucial. We can sometimes be a family’s only support network, so you will be deeply motivated by seeing firsthand the difference the charity makes to families. Real-life impact is at the heart of everything we do for our growing community.
How to Apply
We anticipate that the recruitment process will involve an initial telephone call, followed by an interview with members of the Board. Your application should be submitted by Sunday 1st September. Once applications have closed, we will be in touch in the week commencing 16th September regarding next steps.
About the Charity
The Timothy Syndrome Alliance (TSA) is a charity set up to improve diagnosis, treatment and care of individuals with CACNA1C-related disorders, including Timothy Syndrome and LongQT8, and to support the families and carers of those diagnosed worldwide. The charity it is run entirely by families and volunteers, who work with scientists, researchers and medical professionals.
We anticipate that the recruitment process will involve an initial telephone call, followed by an interview with members of the Board. Your application should be submitted by Sunday 1st September. Once applications have closed, we will be in touch in the week commencing 16th September regarding next steps.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hi… we’re Gaddum.
We’ve been around a while, nearly 200 years in fact. But throughout this time there has always been one constant – our trusted board of trustees who’ve guided us on our Charitable mission to empower communities and enhance lives.
So – we’re really excited to be on the lookout for new trustees to join our board.
Our passionate and dedicated Trustees use their skills and experience to have a direct influence on the governance, strategic objectives and running of Gaddum and the amazing work we do. We are diverse, in our lived experience and skills, but we have a number of positions on our board where we are looking to open up to others who can bring their special something to Gaddum.
What is the time commitment?
Trustee terms are generally 3 years but there are exceptions. We meet every 3 months and alternate virtual and physical meetings. Face-to-face meetings are usually held in Manchester City Centre. There are also trustee subgroups that trustees can opt to join, and occasional staff and beneficiary engagement events that trustees attend, but this is not mandatory.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for people with all types of experience, and particularly welcome those who are from the diverse backgrounds and communities that make our city region the unique place we all know and love.
We are particularly keen to hear from people with awareness and experience in at least one of the following
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Lived experience of caring, mental health issues or accessing services in Greater Manchester
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A professional background in finance, and an ability to guide a charity in it’s financial forecasting and diligence
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Legal skills, particularly with experience of charity sector legal matters
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Commissioning, procurement and contract management as it related to service design, delivery and purchasing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Settle is a charity that supports young adults as they leave the care system and move into their first home. We provide intensive one-to-one support addressing practical life skills, sustaining a tenancy and managing emotional wellbeing. Our preventative approach to homelessness helps care-experienced young people to make long-lasting changes and thrive.
We are looking for someone to join our Board of Trustees as our Trustee Safeguarding Lead. This will be someone that is excited and committed to ensuring we have a strong practice of safeguarding across the organisation and can support the Board, DSL and CEO to ensure we have a healthy and reflective safeguarding culture, bringing their own experience to help Settle improve over time.
The Safeguarding Lead will work closely with our DSL to be satisfied that risk is being managed and policies are being followed around this area of high risk. Safeguarding, in fact, is well managed at Settle but the Lead Trustee still needs to maintain oversight to keep abreast of any changes in young people’s needs or organisational requirements as we grow.
This role would support with the following:
- Ensuring the Charity has sound safeguarding policies and robust safeguarding management and reporting systems in place
- Understanding and advising on the safeguarding implications of the Charity’s strategic plan and of any projects and activities it may undertake
- Liaising with and supporting our Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Providing updates to the board; keeping the Board informed about its safeguarding duties and responsibilities
- Ensure the board of trustees have the relevant level of safeguarding training
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.
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Ready to make a difference to the lives of young people in Croydon?
For 180 years, Reedham Children’s Trust has provided support to the most vulnerable children and young people in Croydon through their schools and communities. We believe every child deserves to enjoy a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. And we know when the right support is offered, family problems and disadvantage need not continue through generations. Reedham Children’s Trust enables local projects and innovative programmes to tackle the barriers and challenges which too many children and young people in Croydon face daily.
Our Trustees play an important role in helping our charity fulfil its ambitions and aspirations by supporting the strategy, providing robust governance and being ambassadors for our work.
What are we looking for in a new Trustee?
1) We want our Trustees to reflect and understand the communities we serve. Lived experience of the challenges our beneficiaries face is welcomed, as are Trustees who live/work in and around Croydon.
2) We value enthusiasm and commitment as much as experience and professional knowledge. This includes - but is not limited to - individuals early in their careers.
3) We are interested in Trustees who are open to learning as well as to contributing from their place of expertise. In particular, we are interested in candidates who understand Safeguarding.
What being a Reedham Trustee can offer you:
- · Professional development in governance, safeguarding, finance, advocacy and fundraising.
- · The opportunity to provide to support young people in Croydon and improve their life chances.
- · Friendly and supportive meetings and engagement with staff and other Trustees.
Commitment Requirements
- ·Attend four regular Board meetings a year in Purley/Croydon
- ·Regular engagement with the charity’s work through visits to projects and active participation in meetings and events.
- ·Act as a critical friend in meetings and whenever a new project or activity begins.
- ·Be an advocate for the charity in your daily life.
This is a non-remunerated positions and all Trustees are asked to give approximately 10 days per annum for meetings, preparation and events.
To apply, please visit our website for more details.
We believe every child and young person in Croydon deserves the chance to thrive and to look forward to a healthy, happy, and fulfilling adult life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have an exciting opportunity for someone with a desire to make a difference to join our Board of Trustees. You will bring an enthusiasm for social impact and a keen interest in helping to shape the future of a vibrant and friendly charitable social enterprise.
Who are Acorn Early Years?
Acorn Early Years is a charitable social enterprise providing childcare and early education, with day nurseries, forest schools, out-of-school clubs, and specialist early years catering and training services. We are growing rapidly, despite the challenges facing the sector, with just over 450 employees, 16 nurseries and an expected turnover of approximately £10m this year.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team of voluntary trustees. We are committed to being representative of our communities and aim to bring together a variety of skills and experience to shape how we work, and to continually develop our model of excellence. We are particularly keen to recruit someone with knowledge or experience of Early Years and/or Forest School. You will need to be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills. In addition to your expertise, alignment with our values is essential, and that you are able to bring broad life experience from other aspects of your professional and personal life. We recognise that the skills of a trustee can be developed through a range of different experiences and it is not necessary to have previous experience as a trustee to apply.
Being a trustee is an unpaid role usually lasting at least three years. To carry out the duties of a trustee you will need to take part in about five board meetings each year, held in Milton Keynes. There are also specialist trustee committees which further support our work.
What difference will you make?
Our board of trustees play a very important role in our organisation, shaping and supporting our current work and the future direction and development of the organisation. As a trustee you will be joining the Trustee Board which has been making an impact since our charity was established in 2012.
To find out more or if you would like the opportunity to discuss the role before applying, please contact Sue, our HR Manager (details on our website). If you would like to apply to be an Acorn trustee, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing your experience in the management of Human Resources to the same email address.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee - The Upper Room
The Upper Room are a growing charity in Hammersmith, West London that supports the socially and financially disadvantaged. It works with homeless and vulnerable people, including asylum-seekers, refugees, economic migrants and ex-offenders, to improve their lives.
The charity provides free, home-cooked meals five days a week, as well as employability skills support services. It also operates an innovative driving school for ex-offenders.
They are specifically looking for people with expertise in either Finance, HR, IT or Safeguarding.
Iprovision is the benevolent fund of The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). Iprovision is currently looking for new volunteers to join its Board of Trustees.
You don’t need to be a member of the CIPR to become a Trustee of Iprovision, but you do need to be willing to donate your time – and your understanding of the challenges life can throw at us – to consider the plight of those less fortunate.
The role Iprovision plays in helping members in need is really important. For example, Iprovision provides the funding for the CIPR’s mental health hotline that gives members access to expert advice and online materials. CIPR members coping with stress, with job loss, family illnesses or other challenges can turn to Iprovision for expert advice, counselling and, in many cases, financial support. To mark CIPR’s 75th anniversary we also established an education fund to help people get into the PR profession. We plan to continue with this fund in future years.
As a registered charity, Iprovision is led by its small board of up to 12 volunteer Trustees who consider the applications from CIPR members for support. Based on advice from a professional Support worker – the Trustees make the final decision on the type and level of support to be provided. This might be a straight cash grant, or the Trustees might elect to pay for some training and coaching to help someone get back into employment.
Each applicant for support is presented to the Trustees anonymously, and decisions are taken purely on the facts presented, the situation being experienced, and the types of support that are available.
As a charity, Iprovision depends for its funding purely on the voluntary annual donations that some members pay on top of their CIPR subscriptions, and fundraising activity and events.
The Trustees have a vital role to play – driving awareness of the fund, arranging and supporting fundraising activity, and of course considering applications for support. The Trustees meet four times a year (mix of in person and hybrid meetings), and are responsible for ensuring that the charity manages its funds wisely.
Knowledge, experience and attributes
Charitable Trustees have a general obligation to:
- Act in the charity’s best interests
- Manage the charity’s resources responsibly
- Act with reasonable care and skill.
Trustees should understand the purpose and activities of the charity and ensure they are in line, and complying with the governance documents (the Memorandum and Articles of Association).
We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience or knowledge of:
- Finance and managing finances
- Supporting people with financial advice and assistance
- Digital marketing, branding and fundraising.
Support & Training
We will provide opportunities for you to learn new skills and grow your expertise as we develop our plans. We encourage a culture of learning amongst our trustees, encourage and support them to develop existing skills, which help you flourish as a trustee on our board.
Benefits
This is a volunteer role so no material rewards are offered. Benefits are non-material and include experience, the opportunity to contribute, to learn and become part of a dynamic community. You will gain lasting relationships, insight into a benevolent fund, experience of non-executive leadership and the rewards of contribution. We will reimburse out of pocket expenses, including travel to attend any Iprovision meetings.
Liability
Iprovision is a separate legal entity (it is incorporated) and this acts as a mitigation to any personal liability.
For more information: see the essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do. Charity Commission England & Wales.
Our terms of service
Trustees are elected to serve terms of three years with an expectation that they will serve no more than 2-3 terms of three years.
We encourage applications from all sections of society and locations and are keen to ensure continued diversity brings constructive challenge and adds to the governance and work, of the charity.
Iprovision was founded in 1965 and its charitable purpose is to provide support in cash or in kind for the prevention or relief of poverty.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Tushinde Children’s Trust, founded in 2010, believes the best place for children to grow up is in their family units. We work in the informal settlements of Mathare and Kiambiu of Nairobi, Kenya. Our targeted programmes and dedicated social workers provide tailored family care and access to education for the poorest families. We help families strengthen and stay together. We provide families with a path from crisis to independence. We support families to help children thrive.
Tushinde is a child-focused organisation and committed to child protection and the protection of vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be screened prior to joining the board and have background checks that may go beyond contacting referees. Every candidate, regardless of post applied for, will be expected to adhere to the principles of child protection and ensure that those around them do the same.
Tushinde is a UK registered charity, with a board of six trustees. Its programme is delivered through a Kenyan registered NGO of the same name, which has its own independent board of trustees. We are looking for up to three new trustees to join our UK board, to compliment and broaden the skills and knowledge of our existing trustees.
The Board of trustees meets four times a year and is responsible for ensuring:
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We comply with our governing document and the law
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Act in the charity’s best interest
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Manage the charity’s resources responsibly
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Act with reasonable skill and care
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Ensure we are accountable to our stakeholders
In addition, we focus on:
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Oversight of the Kenyan operations, particularly safeguarding
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Fundraising to support our ongoing programme
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Potential partnership opportunities
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UK charity governance
Beyond the regular board meetings there are plenty of opportunities to support the organisation both in the UK and Kenya. All UK meetings are remote and are typically scheduled at 18:00 UK time.
We are looking for a flexible, committed and reliable individual who has an interest in child welfare in Africa. In addition, we would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with any of the following skills or experience:
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Fundraising, particularly growing or diversifying income streams
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Child welfare, particularly in low or middle income countries
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Risk and charity governance
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And finally, if you have experience of or a connection to Kenya or East Africa even better!
Unfortunately, we only have the resources to contact those candidates who are shortlisted. Please apply as soon as you can: we reserve the right to close our recruitment process early if suitable candidates apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustees - Outward Housing
Outward is a forward-thinking and inclusive charity, working across ten London boroughs to support people to live with dignity and purpose. The charity is seeking new Trustees to join its Board who are genuinely passionate about the positive impact that good social care can make.
Outward supports people with learning disabilities, people on the autism spectrum, older people and young people at risk. Its work is diverse, from supporting people to live independently in their own home and in supported accommodation settings to providing short breaks and supported holidays.
The Powell Family Foundation (TPFF) is a new charity providing grants to support vision-impaired children and young people in the UK. We are seeking an additional Trustee with property management expertise to help us build on a highly successful first year.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Wednesday 21st August 2024.
Location: London and Virtual
About The Powell Family Foundation (TPFF)
The Powell Family Foundation (TPFF) is an independent Foundation funded by investments and run by Trustees and staff who are passionate about improving the lives of vision-impaired children and young people.
Our mission is to support vision-impaired children, young people, and adults aged 25 and under by providing grants to individuals and charitable organisations. We aim to improve their emotional and physical well-being, increase their knowledge and skills, and support their independence.
The Trustees’ policy on grant giving is discretionary and aims to support individuals who are unable to otherwise afford the cost of habitation, assistive technology, knowledge and skills development or activities to promote well-being and independence. The charity accepts applications for grants from both individuals and other charitable organisations with similar objectives.
During our first year in 2023, we awarded over 100 grants totalling almost £650,000. This is an exciting time for the Foundation as, in 2024, we will review our first year and consider how we use our investment income of approximately £1m p.a. to achieve the greatest impact.
We currently have two members of staff (an Executive Director and Grants Manager) and seven Trustees including our Chair.
About the role
We are looking for an additional Trustee with experience in property management to strengthen our dynamic and committed Board. This person will maintain oversight of our portfolio of residential and retail properties and be a member of our Property Sub-Committee.
As a member of the main Board, you will play a key role in discussing and agreeing on the award of grants and the governance of the Foundation. You will also update the Board on matters relating to the property portfolio.
You will also advise the Executive Director, Trustees, and other employees on an ad hoc basis and develop a good working relationship with the Foundation’s property management company.
As a Trustee, you will help ensure we operate effectively so that The Powell Family Foundation delivers on its vision, mission and values and fulfils its legal responsibilities and requirements outlined by the Charity Commission. By playing a key role in developing the Foundation, you will directly support vision impaired children and young people to fulfil their potential.
Our new Trustee will serve an initial three-year term with the potential to extend.
We respect and value difference and seek to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values equality, diversity and inclusion. We, therefore, welcome applications from all backgrounds especially from people with lived experience of vision impairment.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone with a real passion for our work and a high degree of personal integrity to help us make a positive difference in the lives of vision impaired children and young people.
Our new Trustee will have relevant experience in the management of residential and retail properties, either operationally or as a Trustee.
The ideal candidate will also have:
· Strong understanding of the law relating to UK property
· Good independent judgement, and a strategic vision.
· The ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicating tactfully with a diverse range of individuals.
· Able to provide sound advice to the Executive Director, Trustees and other employees within the Foundation.
· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship and a willingness to comply with the Foundation’s policies and procedures.
Crucially, you will demonstrate a commitment to the Foundation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to your role.
Please note that we are happy to accept applications from first-time Trustees, and all necessary training will be given.
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 21st August 2024.
We Stand are recruiting a number of Board of Trustee Volunteers.
We Stand is the only national charity that specialises in helping non-abusing parents and carers to protect and support their sexually abused children.
Our Mission is to provide support in a non - judgmental environment for non abusing parents and carers of sexually abused children.
Our Services help families at a time of extreme trauma caused by child sexual abuse – providing emotional and practical support to young victims, siblings and non-abusing parents/carers so that they can move on positively with their lives together.
We are in exciting times as we develop new services across the UK and have recently launched a new program of work in Wales.
We Stand is run by a Board made up of Trustees. We are seeking committed and passionate individuals, we are particularly interested in applications from those with the following experience but also we are interested in applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, to support our work.
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Charity finance/funding experience - Individuals with day-to-day experience of setting and managing charity budgets.
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HR experience
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Legal experience, ideally experience within family law.
Previous board experience not required
Expectations
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Actively participate in board meetings (which occur once every 6 weeks, on Tuesday evenings), and working groups where required
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Oversee the strategic direction of the organisation, supporting its development through good governance
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Use personal skills, expertise and time to support the organisation’s development
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Undertake tasks required by the Board from time to time - such as recruitment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role of northern NGOs is up for debate. Share your insights as a trustee of Ace Africa UK, a small international development charity that has changed the lives of more than 2 million adults and children in Kenya and Tanzania since 2003.
Three independent charities (in Kenya,Tanzania and the UK) make up the Ace Africa family. We share the same vision - to unlock the potential of the most vulnerable children and families in East Africa.
Ace Africa UK staff work with amazing supporters who have helped us raise an average of £750,000 the last six years. We are really proud that many of the philanthropists, foundations and bike riders chose to support us year, after year.
Two new trustees are needed to help lead the charity. If you already work in the non-profit sector, Ace Africa UK would love to benefit from your hard won insights. And you don’t have to be in the UK to apply; one of our current trustees is Africa based.
Our trustees:
✔️ respect and listen to our partners in East Africa
✔️relish the challenges of being the trustee of a small UK based charity supporting work overseas
✔️understand that fundraising takes time and requires investment
✔️work with the executive on the basis of mutual respect and trust
Please submit a cover letter and CV, outlining your interest in working with Ace Africa and send via the CharityJob website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Advocacy Project
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people across all ages and care groups can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns. Some of the ways we do this include:
- advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing
- user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services
- local Healthwatch organisations, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback
- innovative Personal Health Budget projects that allow people to access items and services to improve their wellbeing.
Our services are independent, confidential, and free to those receiving them. Together, our teams are standing up for essential rights and supporting people to have a say on the issues that matter to them.
About the role
We are seeking new trustees to join us at this important time for the charity. With the appointment of our new CEO, we are embarking on a new chapter including undertaking a full strategic review. We are seeking people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, fresh ideas and commitment to the board, to help us create and deliver the new strategy while increasing the diversity of thinking on our board.
The role of trustee represents a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants to be part of an organisation with a mission to support people with learning disabilities, people with mental health issues or older people to say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need.
As well as embracing our aims and values we welcome people with a range of lived and professional experience, we would be especially keen to hear from you if you have experience of strategic review and leadership, health or social care commissioning, HR, legal, fundraising and communications. You will be an excellent communicator with good judgement and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity and safeguarding in practice Ideally, our new trustees will come with an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship. However previous experience of being a trustee is not essential.
Time commitment
The likely time commitment is 5-8 days per year, normally in person at our office in West London which typically includes:
- Four board meetings of about two hours each, plus reading papers in advance
- One board away day
- Committee meetings plus preparation
- Email discussions with trustees and staff between meetings
- Commenting on draft strategy documents
- One or two informal dinners
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care.
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PECAN is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees as the previous Chair has stepped down after many years of devoted service. 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. We support, advocate for, champion and connect carers across the UK, so that no one has to care alone.
Our values
Carers are at the heart of everything we do. We are:
Attentive
- we welcome everyone and are always supportive and ready to help
- we listen carefully and respond with expertise and understanding.
Ambitious
- we’re courageous and innovative, aiming high and seeking out new ideas and opportunities that take us forward
- we are always learning and improving, pushing boundaries to increase our impact.
Achievers
- we are passionate about what we do and tenacious in our pursuit of change
- we adapt to new challenges and are always striving for excellence
- we love to collaborate and enjoy working with others to reach our goals.
Trustee role description
The duties of a Trustee are to:
- contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy and defining goals
- to set targets, and evaluate performance against agreed targets
- ensure that Carers UK complies with and pursues its objects as defined in its governing document, the Articles of Association
- safeguarding the good name and values of Carers UK
- ensure that Carers UK complies with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- ensure the financial stability of the organisation
- ensure that Carers UK applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects, ie the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
- protect and manage the property of the charity and ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds
- ensure the effective and efficient administration of Carers UK
- ensure the organisation acts within employment and health and safety laws
- appoint the Chief Executive and monitor their performance.
In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions including the annual election of the Officers (Chair, Vice-Chairs and Treasurer)
Additional duties may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives and other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise, and positively representing the organisation.
Person specification
Trustees, collectively and individually, have ultimate responsibilities for the charity. To be effective each Trustee must have:
- a commitment to the organisation
- a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort including attending meetings
- strategic vision
- good, independent judgement
- an ability to think creatively
- a willingness to speak their mind
- an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
- an ability to work as part of a team
- appreciation of Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Nations Trustee role description
We are specifically looking for two Nations Trustees, one each for Northern Ireland and Wales. In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the Nations Trustee will be expected to ensure that the Carers UK Board is informed on key issues affecting carers in the respective Nations.
In order to discharge this responsibility, the Nations Trustee will be expected to:
- attend the quarterly Nation Committee meetings and the Annual Conference
- establish working relationships with the Director of Devolved Nations, and with the Chair and other members of the Nations Committees
- represent Carers Wales and Carers Northern Ireland at some external events
- sit on recruitment panels as required.
Person specification
- Sound knowledge of the relevant Nation’s issues, the devolved responsibilities held by the relevant Government, its diversity and geographical challenges
- A willingness to understand the work being delivered in the relevant Nation, context, key priorities and aims
- Be a Welsh/ Irish language speaker, or willing to learn (desirable)
- It is essential that the Trustee lives in the relevant Nation and is willing and able to travel to Cardiff/Belfast and London with some overnight stays required.
Commitment
10-12 days per annum.
How to apply
Please email us to request a copy of the full candidate pack.
Please submit a CV outlining your experience, employment and volunteering history and any Trustee, non-executive or public service roles you currently have or have had in the past.
Please also submit a 500-word statement based on the Person Specification. You should clearly explain your ability and/or experience in relation to the criteria in the Person Specification.
Please also submit the Candidate Summary Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and the Declaration of Eligibility with your application. These start overleaf.
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to provide us with the names and addresses of two people who can provide references.
Applicants are required to declare any unspent criminal convictions. The Charities Act disqualifies people convicted of offences involving dishonesty or deception (unless the conviction is legally regarded as spent), undischarged bankrupts and those disqualified from company directorship from acting as charity Trustees.
Closing date for applications: 15 September 2024 5pm
Interviews dates: October, dates to be confirmed.
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.