Trustee Volunteer Roles in London

Third Solutions are proud and excited to be working in partnership with The Kingsbury Charity to recruit a new Trustee. 

The aims of the charity are to help the poor and needy of Kingsbury.  The charity does this mainly through its almshouses, as well as by making grants to other charities.  The almshouses provide subsidised accommodation for elderly local people who are of limited means.

The trustees play a vital role in making sure that the Kingsbury Charity achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the Kingsbury Charity has a clear strategy and that their work and goals are in line with their vision. 

You will need to live in either Brent or Harrow. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Support and provide advice on the Kingsbury Charity’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.

- Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.

- Oversee Kingsbury Charity’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 Kingsbury Charity’s financial statements.

Experience, skills and qualities:

- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities as trustees. 

- Ability to think creatively and strategically and work effectively as a board member.

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

- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

They are particularly keen to hear from candidates with skills, experience, expertise and knowledge in the Legal or Social care sector.   

For more details on how to apply, please contact David Ryan – Recruitment Manager at Third Solutions.

Timelines:

The charity are interviewing on a rolling basis.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Join Our Team! Treasurer and Secretary

The Baked Bean Charity is at an exciting transitional time! The Board of Trustees are recruiting a new Treasurer and Secretary with the skills and expertise to help escalate the charity to the forefront of social care and learning disability arts.

We are seeking experienced trustees who can put use their knowledge and expertise into supporting the charity through an interesting period of transition.

We are seeking passionate individuals with specific knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following areas:

- Charity finance

- Charity and/or business development

- Legal knowledge

- Experience of social care and/or learning disabilities.

- Fundraising

- Marketing

Please apply if you have experience being a charity trustee or have a clear understanding of what the role involves.

Successful candidates will:

· Have experience of being a charity trustee or be able to demonstrate knowledge of the requirements.

· Be a passionate person with a drive for equality.

· Have a proactive approach to being a trustee and supporting the development of the charity.

· Being able to commit time and skills to support the growth and the development of the charity.

· Be committed to supporting the Baked Bean Charity to continue providing outstanding quality services.

· Be dedicated to considering the needs of the service users during all decision making.

Time commitment:

The Board meets approximately six times a year. The meeting will last approximately to 2.5 hours.

· Most board meetings will happen in person from our Wandsworth head office.

· The role is unremunerated. Reasonable expenses are payable.

The Baked Bean Charity is a film supporter of equality and diversity, and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

About us

The Baked Bean Charity is a vibrant, thriving, and exciting service for people with learning disabilities. The charity’s unique offering includes performance-based services such as Dance, Drama, Choir and DJing, sporting services such as Zumba and boxing, and social activities such as club nights and holidays.

The Baked Bean charity promotes the social inclusion of all people with learning disabilities. Our Theatre in Education group works closely with our community partners to provide them with training and learning opportunities, ultimately improving inclusion, and understanding in society.

The Baked Bean Charity prioritises person centred working to ensure that service users are achieving their goals and living happy and fulfilled lives. The service adapts to the needs and wants of the clients.

Primarily based in Wandsworth, the Baked Bean Charity attracts service users from all surrounding boroughs, supporting over 170 people every week!

Available positions:

Treasurer

Secretary

Working alongside our existing members, the new trustee will help us uphold our charitable aims, giving input on decisions for the future of the organisation and sharing opinions and experiences toward our shared social and environmental goals. We are currently particularly seeking support from people living or working locally, who have professional experience and/or qualifications in legal fields.

You will need to be able to commit two hours for meetings every other month from 7-9pm, either in person or online. Additional time will be needed to read the board papers which will be sent in advance and there may be occasional discussions outside of the normal meetings. No trustee experience is required, and training can be provided. More information on these expectations can be found below.

Walworth Garden is committed to equality of opportunity, and values diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic locals who have been historically excluded from the horticulture industries, as well as applications from women and LGBTQIA+ candidates.

Management Committee Members Sought by thriving grassroots mental health charity at the cutting edge of advocacy service delivery in South London

Community Support Network South London (CSN) is a Brixton based mental health service user led and run mental health charity which currently provides mental health advocacy services primarily within the London borough of Lambeth in forensic, (for people with a criminal record in addition to mental health problems); in-patient and community settings.  We are seeking people to join our small and friendly Management Committee which currently has hybrid meetings on a bi-monthly basis.  Management Committee members may also get involved in other aspects of the organisation, such as: promoting the organisation, fundraising, recruitment & other HR issues as appropriate to the trustee role of a small charity.

Expenses reasonably incurred in the execution of the role (e.g. travel) will be met.

Skills/qualifications required for this role:

Understanding of what is required of a trustee, (although an induction pack and training will be provided).  Committee members will guide the work of the organisation, through policy and strategic development, funding. financial control & monitoring service provision.

Leadership, Mental Health, organisational development, management, financial and HR (Human Resources) skills and experience will be a particular asset, as will strategic development and fundraising experience.  We particularly welcome people who have experience of mental health problems and/or mental distress to join our Committee.

Age International works for older people across the world, advocating for rights, supporting long term development and providing humanitarian response. We are a subsidiary of Age UK, the UK member of the HelpAge global network and a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Age International is seeking to appoint two new Trustees to its Board.

Trustees will be passionate about Age International’s vision, mission and values and will be effective ambassadors for the organisation. Trustees ensure that the organisation is compliant with regulations, oversee strategy and ensure that policy and practices are in keeping with the organisation’s aims.

The Age International Board is made up of committed professionals with skills spanning international development and humanitarian response, advocacy, international health policy, digital healthcare, strategy, business management.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are deeply important to Age International. We champion equality and fairness for older people, and we’re committed to being inclusive, valuing the diversity of our staff. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience, particularly those who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and who can provide new perspectives on our work. We are particularly keen to hear from younger people to help us unlock the intergenerational aspects of our work, as well as candidates from global majority ethnic backgrounds. Whether you are an experienced trustee or looking to take on your first trustee role, if you have the time and energy to commit to our board, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity for individuals to play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the organisation, as well as to make a positive impact on the lives of older people across the world.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about our mission and can bring experience and expertise in either Digital Communications or Finance and Risk.

Board members serve for a period of three years, after which they may be reappointed for a maximum of two further terms of three years. The position of Trustee is voluntary, but all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed by the organisation. The Board meets four times a year, usually in London, and it is possible to join some meetings online.

Closing date for applications: 29/07/24
For more information please see attached role description.. 

Additional Information: 
All applications will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role with Age International.  Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this.  All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age International is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age International reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age International is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Kandinsky is looking for a new Trustee

As one of our founding Trustees steps down, we are looking for someone with financial expertise to join our Board, to support with the preparation of our annual accounts, ensure all charitable financial compliance, and take a broader interest in the development of the company. This is an opportunity to join a well-engaged Board at an exciting stage of Kandinsky’s development.

We’re interested in meeting new people from across the UK, with and without prior Board experience. Kandinsky is committed to equal opportunities and is particularly keen to encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and POC backgrounds, as well as well as those from working-class backgrounds and anyone based outside of London.

Our Board currently comprises:

Michael Walling, Artistic Director & Founder of the theatre company Border Crossings, who has been Chair of the Board since 2020.

Sofia Stephanou, Executive Director and Deputy CEO at Marlborough Productions, who is helping Kandinsky to develop its touring networks.

Jemma Tabraham, a freelance fundraising consultant and bid-writer, who is supporting the company to diversify its funding sources.

Roxan Kamali-Sarvestani, Director of Learning and Participation at Marlowe Theatre Canterbury, who is working with us to challenge and extend our thinking on how engagement and education work fits into the artistic life of the company.

Julian Connerty of Signature Litigation LLP, who advises us on legal matters.

About Us

In the last nine years, Kandinsky has developed a reputation as one of the most exciting emerging theatre companies in the UK.

We make theatre collaboratively, alternating periods of research and writing with work in rehearsal rooms with actors, designers and musicians. This allows us to make shows on an eclectic range of subjects, united by a theatrical style that’s both inventive and entertaining.

Since 2015, we’ve worked extensively at New Diorama Theatre, where we were one of the first associate companies. Work made at NDT has won OffWestEnd and Peter Brook Awards, toured the UK and transferred to the prestigious Schaubühne in Berlin. We’ve also worked extensively beyond NDT, including on main-stage commissions at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester and Schauspielhaus in Vienna. Our next show will open in a major London theatre in 2025.

In the last year, we’ve travelled the UK to develop new work at regional venues, made our first ever adaptation with Central School of Speech and Drama, and created our first show for younger audiences, which toured London schools throughout summer 2023. The company is at an exciting moment as we work to tour work more regularly outside of London, develop our educational work and expand our audiences and participants.

Kandinsky is run by joint artistic directors Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman, who oversee the company both artistically and administratively.

Trustee roles and responsibilities

Kandinsky is a registered charity (no. 1134756) and a Company limited by Guarantee (no. 7169361). Board members have legal responsibilities as a Company Director, including making sure we are compliant with company and employment law, health and safety legislation, equal opportunities and laws around working with children and young people. You will read and sign off on our annual accounts and, together with the other Trustees, make sure we don’t do anything that might place our funds, assets or reputation at risk.

This role has a particular focus on financial expertise: you will have familiarity with budgets and accounts, in particular the annual account requirements of both Companies House and the Charity Commission. You will be able to ensure that we are meeting all legal financial requirements, as well as helping us build strategies and processes that can ensure our ongoing financial resilience.

You will be able and willing to:

· Support the core team to ensure Kandinsky’s financial resources meet the organisation’s present and future needs, and maintain good communication about this with the wider Board.

· Ensure Kandinsky has appropriate financial policies, accounting procedures and controls in place.

· Oversee the preparation and examination of annual accounts.

· Present these accounts at the AGM, drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way.

· Ensure that there is no conflict between any financial income and the aims and objects of the charity.

· Ensure Kandinsky’s compliance with appropriate legislation.

Beyond your particular financial oversight, a Trustee’s role is to support the company’s work in whatever way feels appropriate to you and fits with your skills: helping the company grow, raising the profile of our work, challenging us in areas where we can do better or extending our knowledge base. We hope that being on the Board of a growing company will be exciting and that we can work with you to find a mutually rewarding way of working together, one that reflects your skills, experience and interests.

We do not expect our Trustees to donate to the company or ask others to do so. However, if any Trustees are willing and able to help us identify people who might become donors, this could form part of their work on the Board.

Work of a Trustee

The Board meet four times a year. Meetings last approx. 90 mins to two hours. Given recent developments in work/life balance, we aim for this to be a 50% split between online and in-person meetings. These meetings take place in roughly March, June, September and December annually – but exact dates are subject to change depending on rehearsal periods for shows.

We circulate an agenda and any papers prior to the meeting. Because of the company’s size, papers are minimal; these might include minutes from the previous meeting, management accounts and, at the Annual General Meeting, the company’s yearly accounts, to be read and signed-off. We ask Trustees to read any papers in advance of the meeting.

Trustee positions are voluntary. Most Trustees cover their own expenses, but we are committed to building a diverse Board and we are happy to support with expenses where there is need. However, as we are a small company, without any regular core cost funding, this will need to be by mutual agreement and on a case-by-case basis.

We will discuss the time commitment as part of the recruitment process, as well as how we can best support candidates based outside of London and those with caring responsibilities of any kind.

Benefits of being a Trustee

Joining a Board is a great way to increase your skills and contacts:

· Being a Trustee allows you to contribute to the life and running of a UK charity in an active and practical way. It's recognised in most industries as a meaningful form of voluntary work, professional development and community engagement.

· Trustees benefit from each other's skills and experience, increasing and broadening your strategic knowledge and also widening your professional contacts. Joining a Board is a great way to meet and develop professional relationships with highly experienced people from both within and outside of your own industry.

· Kandinsky is a small, nimble company with an engaged, recently-refreshed Board - our Trustees make a genuine difference to the running of the company and gain real insight into every aspect of our work.

· Whenever possible, we provide our Trustees with free tickets to see the shows that we make, as well as opportunities to attend sharings, visit our rehearsal rooms, see work in development and generally engage with the artistic life of a busy and growing theatre company.

Art History Link-Up is looking for a new Secretary Trustee to join the Board.

Our small Board currently comprises ten dedicated individuals, between them holding broad experience across several sectors and disciplines.

We are seeking to boost particular skills on the Board and are particularly keen to appoint a candidate with the skills below:

Secretary

• An individual with a legal background, or with sound knowledge of the area who can take the lead on compliance issues relating to constitutional, legal, regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for:

• Providing strategic oversight and leadership, ensuring that Art History Link-Up pursues its stated objectives.
• Ensuring effective and efficient administration of the charity, including approving the budget, defining goals and targets, evaluating performance, and taking appropriate action to manage risk.
• Taking a limited but hands-on role to support the delivery of certain elements of the charity’s work (e.g. marketing, accounting, recruitment).
• Ensure resources are used effectively to ensure the overall financial sustainability of the charity in future years.
• Contributing to and safeguarding the reputation and values of the charity and our partners, being an excellent advocate for Art History Link-Up and the young people we work with.
• Supporting our employees, freelancers and volunteers to help them contribute positively and professionally to the development of the Charity and its programme.
• Ensuring that Art History Link-Up operates in accordance with the principles of good governance, complying with its Articles of Association, its safeguarding and recruitment policies, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

Successful candidates will be strong team players with a range of professional skills and personal qualities. You should share our determination to make the study and enjoyment of art history accessible to as many young people as possible.

Application

To apply, please provide:

A CV of no more than two sides of A4; this should provide details of your educational background, employment history, directorships and trusteeships, membership of professional bodies and details of any  publications or awards and a supporting covering letter of not more than two sides of A4, setting out how you meet the criteria – please make sure you refer to the trustee responsibilities and person specification above.

Successful applicants will be invited to an interview with a member(s) of the Board at a mutually convenient time.

Our policies including our Recruitment, Volunteer, and Diversity Policies, are available to view on our website.

Deadline for applications 31st August 2024

We are recruiting for new trustees for our Board, including Treasurer  

Boxing Futures is a dynamic charity which works to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of disadvantaged young people. We empower young people by building positive relationships, developing core soft skills, and increasing confidence and motivation. 

Our proven, positive impact provides a springboard to re-engage with education, volunteering, and employment opportunities. 

We welcome applications from people with a range of skills and experience, including people who have not been a trustee before, and from diverse backgrounds. One role is being sought with current financial experience to act as our Treasurer. Additional expertise in charity legal frameworks and charity finance would be welcomed.

The Trustees of Boxing Futures provide strategic direction, financial control, and overall assurance of effective accountability for the organisation to ensure that what we deliver in line with our mission and objectives. Trustee meetings are quarterly.

If you are interested in the Treasurer position specifically please see attachment. 

Use your expertise in commercial property development and/or construction and join the board of an outstanding, high-profile provider with a national and international reputation as an innovator in end-of-life care, research and education.

Location: 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DZ

Application closes on Monday 2nd September.

Who we are.

The modern hospice movement began at St Christopher’s over 55 years ago. Our legacy is strong, and our Trustees are currently considering the future health needs of our community so we can continue to deliver the best possible care.

We currently have two vibrant sites in South East London, providing excellent multi-professional care alongside our extensive community work. Last year, we provided care and support to over 7,500 people in the local area, with over 500 inpatient admissions, over 5,000 outpatient appointments, and over 13,000 home visits. We also have 24 charity shops supporting and contributing to our work, with over 500,000 customers visiting our stores last year.

Last year, we launched our new strategy – Making Your Time Matter, 2023-2026. We want to be part of a world where all dying people and those close to them have access to equitable care and support when and wherever they need it. We want to achieve this by tackling inequalities, fulfilling a national and global leadership role, creating a sustainable business model, equipping the future workforce and tackling ethical issues. We want to continue to share cutting-edge thinking and test solutions to improve care, we want to explore assisted dying with our communities and make recommendations to policymakers.

To achieve our vision, we are undertaking a significant refurbishment of our main site and planning our estate requirements to match our future needs. Our new Trustee will play a key role in supporting us as we develop our site and plan our estate for the future to continue to innovate best practice in the hospice movement. Our new Trustee will work closely with our Board and our executive team, in particular our Director of Finance and Corporate Services, our Project Director and Estates Lead.

About the role.

Our Trustees work closely with our executive team to ensure we continue to provide outstanding care, maintain our international reputation for education and research, and remain appropriately resourced to serve our community in the future. Our Trustees provide strategic leadership and expertise from a range of backgrounds and industries, giving St Christopher’s the direction and insight to continue as a world leader in palliative care.

We are looking for a new Trustee with executive-level commercial property experience to add to our existing skilled and diverse team of Trustees as we deliver outstanding care across South East London. We are actively considering the care our community will need in the future and how our estate supports this. As a Trustee, this is an opportunity to be part of shaping St Christopher’s vision, and always keeping the needs of the community at the forefront of what the hospice does. Experience in property and/or construction will be vital in ensuring the property strategy is congruent with our care strategy. We are looking for someone with a knowledge of the property market in South East London with an affinity or passion for our work in end of life care.

Our new Trustee could come from a variety of sectors including property development and/or construction. Strategic leadership experience, ideally at board level, and experience of programme management of projects up to £100m are crucial.

Time Commitment

The board meets quarterly between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at our Sydenham site. We have an annual Board Away Day and an AGM. Trustees join one of our subcommittees, which meets quarterly for an hour and a half online. Overall, including events, preparation for board meetings, and ad hoc conversations with fellow board members and the executive team, we expect the overall time commitment to be the equivalent of up to a day a month spread across various engagements.

We welcome applicants from our underrepresented areas, which include applicants from ethnic minority groups and diverse age and socio-economic groups.

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.

Application closes on Monday 2nd September.

Home-Start Trustees Recruitment  - Trustees including Chair of Trustees

Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead (HSEEB) is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families and children.  Staff and Volunteers offer regular support, including providing emotional and practical help to families in the families’ own homes and connecting families with specialist services within the community.

We are looking to recruit a new Chair of Trustees and additional Trustees; who will increase the range of skills and experience on the Board. This is essential for us to make the best decisions for HSEEB and our families.  For the Chair role, you will need leadership skills and a good understanding of governance. For the Trustee roles, there is no requirement for you to have  been a trustee before, however, you do need to be passionate about improving the lives of children and the families we support.

You will be good at working with others, ready to speak up and ask questions, be thoughtful and open to learning and able to stand back to see the bigger picture. You must take the responsibilities of a Trustee seriously.

We are looking to better reflect the experiences of our community, to bring the skills and experiences of diverse Trustees to the Board, as well as recruiting Trustees with lived experience of or insight into socio-economic disadvantage.

We would like to hear from people who can bring some of the following skills and expertise: Contracting; Governance; Event Planning; Bid Writing; Early Years; Mental Health; IT and Media

An enhanced disclosure check will be required.

Closing date for applications: Monday 29th July 2024 at 5pm

 Interviews:  August/September

 For more details about how to apply, please see our website.

 Please note: We do not accept CVs

 Registered Address: 128 Great Tattenhams, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5SE

 Home-Start is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults

Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a Company Limited by Guarantee No 8765689 & a Registered Charity No 1156539 

Inclusive Boards are delighted to be supporting Ambient Support in their search for a new Quality Trustee.

Ambient Support is a registered UK charity with over 25 years’ experience in providing care and support services for older people, people with a mental health need and people with learning disabilities. Their wide range of quality specialist services are delivered by dedicated, professional and passionate staff and their success is built on supporting people to live a full and meaningful life – regardless of age, health, or disability.
Ambient Support would like to recruit a new Quality Trustee to act as Quality lead for the board. The Quality Trustee is an important position within the governance structure of Ambient Support. Ambient are eager to hear from interested individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and expertise.

The core skills and experience of interest for the role are:

• Extensive experience in a quality role, with an understanding of quality management principles and practices.
• A good knowledge of the quality cycle, including planning, control, assurance, and improvement processes.
• Good understanding of regulatory frameworks, particularly CQC (Care Quality Commission) or OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills).
• Understanding of quality assurance and proficiency in quality assurance methodologies, including the use of technology to enhance quality assurance processes.
• Understanding of the legal framework of compliance, such as Health and Safety legislation, to ensure the organisation meets all necessary legal requirements.

To learn more, please download the candidate information pack using the links on the Inclusive Boards page.

To apply, please visit the Inclusive Boards website and provide:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• A covering letter (maximum 2 sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the skills and experience for the role. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed.
• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you.(referees will not be contacted without prior consent)

To find out more, request support when applying, or have an informal confidential discussion before applying, please get in touch with one of our consultants by emailing 

Job title: Trustee / Non-Executive Director 

Salary: Voluntary - reasonable expenses are reimbursed 

Location: Remote – Quarterly Board meetings are a mix of in person and online.

A full list of duties and responsibilities are available in the Trustee recruitment pack. 

About us

The Emerging Futures CIC and Thrive Social Housing group inspire and empower people affected by addiction to make positive changes to their lives. We believe in equality, social justice, and strive to overcome the stigma associated with substance misuse so that everyone feels valued and respected.  

We provide people with safe homes where they can connect with others, find rewarding things to do and be motivated to pay it forward. 

The Emerging Futures behaviour change programmes provide a confidential space to share the lived experiences of addiction, which build confidence and resilience. 

Our accredited coach training develops passionate and skilled volunteers, helping people reconnect with their community and achieve a better future. 

About the role

We are recruiting new trustees and non-executive directors to our Board to play a vital role in making sure that the group achieves its core purpose.

Our trustees and non-executive directors oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that there is a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.

Just as importantly, they support and challenge the CEO and executive team in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs, to enable Thrive Social Housing and Emerging Futures CIC to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission. 

For more information on Emerging Futures, the role of our trustees and non executive directors, and a person specification, please download the recruitment pack below. 

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role via our website.

Key dates and deadlines

This is a two-stage process.

The initial stage will involve meeting CEO and executive team, with a final interview with board members to be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.

Sunday 4th August - Deadline for applications

Thursday 8th August – Longlisted candidate invitations to interview issued 

Monday 12th August – Longlisted candidate interviews 

Friday 16th August – Interview feedback, shortlisted candidates given date for final interview 

Tanzania Development Trust - Recruitment of Two New Trustees

Tanzania Development Trust 
 
Tanzania Development Trust (TDT) has been helping to lift people out of poverty in rural areas in Tanzania for almost 50 years. The demand for our services continues to grow, so we need additional Trustees who can help us expand and strengthen our own delivery capacity.

TDT sponsors 40-50 small rural development projects p.a., mainly in the areas of clean water, girls' education and small income generating activities. It also has longer-term partnerships with four flagship projects: a school for teenage mothers; community development through the training in sustainable agriculture and the provision of clean water; vocational training for profoundly deaf adolescents; and integrated infrastructure development in a remote village.    

Its primary function is fundraising, although it provides general project management and business advice where appropriate. Around half of its income comes from individual donors, and half from Trusts & Foundations. It helps villagers in Tanzania who lack the capacity and language skills to present their projects to international donors, conducting project appraisals and monitoring project outcomes on their behalf. The projects are implemented by the villagers themselves, or by small local contractors.

TDT is run entirely by volunteers (17 regular volunteers in the UK and 16 local representatives in Tanzania). It has no paid staff, premises or overheads, so 100% of all money raised goes directly to projects in Tanzania.

The demand is enormous so we are looking for additional Trustees who can help us to grow by identifying potential donors, increasing awareness of our activities, and strengthening our project selection and monitoring procedures.

The work we do is immensely rewarding. You would be joining an organisation that is growing and adapting to meet the needs of a changing world, where helping poor people to help themselves is of great importance.

Job description
 
We are looking for additional Trustees who can help us to grow by identifying potential donors, increasing awareness of our activities, and strengthening our project selection and monitoring procedures.

We would like at least one of the new Trustees to help us with fund-raising by piloting more innovative and creative approaches. Experience of living or working in Tanzania is not essential, but to improve the Board’s racial diversity we would like at least one of the new Trustees to be of Tanzanian origin or have strong connections with East Africa.

The Trustees will be expected to provide direction and guidance to our volunteers in fund-raising, project appraisal and monitoring & evaluation work, and come up with new ideas about how to help our beneficiaries more effectively. 

They must be willing to use their contacts and networking skills to increase awareness of our work, generate additional income and build strong partnerships with other organisations working in the same areas.

They will be conscious of changing opportunities for the rural poor in the mobile phone era, and able to think constructively about how we can use our projects to build capacity amongst our beneficiaries.

We would also welcome objective analysis of how to improve our own operations.

The position will involve around 20-40 hours of unpaid work p.a., mainly preparing for and attending Board meetings, and undertaking any necessary follow-up work.  Our Board meetings, and the vast majority of our other meetings, are held on-line.   Trustees wanting to add any additional functions to their work as Trustees will welcome to do so. 

Application process

If you would like to know more, please email Janet Chapman, Chair of TDT, for an Information Pack.

If you are still interested, please send her your CV together with a covering note setting out why you are interested in this position.

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.

Home-Start Cambridgeshire have a vision of giving the children of Cambridgeshire the best possible start in life. Our mission is to empower parents with the skills, knowledge and emotional resilience to raise their children to flourish.

Our trustees take responsibility for the governance of the charity, ensuring we meet our objects, use our money and resources properly, and leading on strategy. We’re currently looking to fill up to four roles on our board of trustees. These roles include those of Trustee, Vice Chair and Deputy Treasurer.

As a trustee you will be able to use your skills and experience and have a direct influence over our direction and governance. It is a rewarding role, but there are responsibilities meaning you will need to give enough time to help us succeed.

We’re looking for individuals who understand the important role our charity fills in shaping the life outcomes of children and families in our county, and who want to contribute to our mission.

You do not need to have experience of acting as a trustee to apply for our trustee roles, apart from the position of Vice-Chair. For the Deputy Treasurer role, we are seeking expertise in management accounts and financial control.

Our recruitment pack covers everything you need to consider our opportunities further; however, we’d welcome an informal conversation with anyone who would like to find out more before applying.

We look forward to hearing from you soon because childhood can’t wait.