Trustee Volunteer Roles

About Pain

Concern Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, community pain education sessions and our research and campaigning work. 

All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition, leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively with life changing results

Role purpose

The treasurer acts as a trustee of the charity, with additional responsibilities for overseeing the charities funds. Day to day bookkeeping is carried out in the office by the charity’s accounts clerks, using a Sage accounting package. Please note that for safeguarding purposes, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a PVG check. The cost of which will be covered by Pain Concern. This role reports into the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Charity’s Chair.

What you would be doing

• To monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the board of trustees at regular (monthly) intervals.

• Overseeing the preparation of the accounts and annual financial statements.
• Leading the board in its duty to ensure that the financial accounts are kept in line with regulatory requirements and reports are filed with OSCR and Companies House.

• Leading in the development and implementation of charity’s reserves policies. • Overseeing the financial controls and adherence to systems.

• Acting as a counter signatory on cheques and online payments. • Board‐level liaison with the external scrutiniser of the accounts.

• Complete Trustee Induction training

• Complete Safeguarding training for Trustees

• Respond in a timely manner to trustee business conducted by email and attend any ad-hoc meetings (appropriate notice given)

Is this role right for me?

We are looking for an individual who possesses some, or all of the experiences, skills and qualities listed below:

• Lived experience/interest in chronic pain or chronic conditions

• Qualifications in either accountancy, finance and/or business studies.

• Experience in an accountancy role

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

• A working understanding of IT, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams Commitment and location

• Attend 1-2hr online evening meetings 4-6 times per year

• Volunteer from your own location

Benefits to you

• Opportunity to meet new people

• Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team

• Satisfaction of supporting a valuable service in the community

How do I apply?

Please complete the application form on our website

Join us our Chair of the Board of Trustees

 We are seeking an inspiring Chair who will play a vital role in shaping our future.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the community? Do you have a strong desire to contribute your skills to a cause that matters? We invite you to become the new Chair of our Board of Trustees and be a driving force for change!

Who we are

CAYSH is a purpose driven charity, dedicated to making a difference to the lives of young people. We believe in the power of community, collaboration and transparency to create lasting change. We provide supported housing, advice and guidance to more than 100 vulnerable, homeless young people.

Our Community Interest Company has a separate board and exists to provide 24/7 concierge services to young people at CAYSH and externally to vulnerable adults with complex needs.

What we are looking for: An individual who will provide strategic guidance, support our growth and provide governance leadership. You will also support us in making a difference to the lives of young people and vulnerable adults.

While working collaboratively with our CEO, dedicated team of staff, trustees and directors you will support and oversee the activities of our organisation and have oversight of board and committee activity and decision making.

 Why you should join us as our Chair:

Impact: Be part of an organisation making a real difference to the lives of homeless young people. Leadership: Support our strategic decision-making and shape the future direction of the organisation. Fulfilment: Experience the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts contribute to positive change.

We want to work with a Chair who is an experienced trustee or director, with a career background that will raise the work of the CAYSH Group and champion our vision and mission. We endeavour to grow our organisation and particularly welcome applications from anyone who will support our business growth strategy. Commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults is essential, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discriminatory practice.

Time commitment:

Our Trustees and Directors provide a valuable and positive contribution, building on our strengths and ensuring our results are sustained. There are currently 9 Trustees / Directors within the Group who bring a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience to the organisation.

You will attend an average of 4 Board meetings and up to 4 Committee meetings a year, plus Trustee / Director away-days & other events, such as AGM. Meetings are held outside regular business hours and are mostly online. Events (including strategy days, AGM and service user get-togethers) usually take place at our offices in Croydon.

How to Apply: If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey and to become the Chair of Board of Trustees with CAYSH, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a brief statement outlining your interest and the skills you bring to our organisation.

Apply now and become a catalyst for positive change! Together, let's build a better future.

Trustees play a vital role in ensuring Banbury Foodbank meets its core purpose by overseeing the management and administration of the charity and ensuring that the foodbank has a clear strategy in line with our vision and goals.

What will you be doing?

Banbury Foodbank are seeking to recruit Trustees with an interest in helping others, who are willing to uphold the food bank’s values, and who can bring life experience to the board of trustees. 

Key tasks:

• To manage the charity’s resources responsibly, including ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk and not over-commit the charity.
• To ensure the board regularly reviews its structures, roles, relationship to staff and implementing changes if and when necessary.
• To develop a long-term strategy for the food bank with clear objectives which can be monitored and adapted.
• To work alongside the Treasurer and the board to ensure the organisation’s financial dealings are systematically accounted for and on time, independently examined (on income over £25k) and made publicly available when necessary.
• To ensure the charity is accountable, actively complying with statutory accounting and reporting requirements and the law.
• To ensure appropriate financial plans are in place for future budget allocations as well as looking after contractual agreements with external partners that award money for core costs and additional projects.
• To help promote the organisation to a wide audience of potential funders and beneficiaries and community stakeholders.
• To ensure the food bank has appropriate procedures to: comply with current legislation and good practice; including employment, health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding & GDPR compliance/data protection etc.
• To act with reasonable care and skill, giving your time, thought and energy to your role.
• To prepare for and regularly attend and participate in board and subcommittee meetings and any trustee away days.
• To provide ad hoc support to the staff team and volunteers from time to time.
• To act at all times in accordance with the foodbank’s trustee code of conduct.
• The Trustees may also undertake additional work for the charity between meetings subject to their availability and skill set.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst support the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate a:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the work of Banbury Foodbank.
• Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning needs of the foodbank’s beneficiaries, staff, and the trustee board.
• Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity.
• Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively.
• Working effectively as a team member and demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop.

The food bank would particularly welcome applications from those with experience in one (or more) of the following areas:  

• Fundraising
• Managing in an operational environment
• Campaigning
• Safeguarding

What difference will you make?

By supporting the governance of the food bank, you are part of a team providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Banbury Foodbank.

A unique opportunity to champion social mobility and join our Board of Trustees as Chair, as we continue our vital mission to transform social mobility across the UK.

Applications close: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Location: Various locations with Board meetings in London E1 5JL
Time commitment: c.2 days per month

About upReach

upReach is an award-winning social mobility charity, driven by a vision of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential regardless of social background. Founded in 2012, we have grown from supporting 39 students to over 3,000, helping them access and sustain top graduate jobs every year.

We work in close partnership with leading employers and universities to support students from across the UK. Through 1-to-1 support and employability-boosting interventions, we empower students to discover a variety of career options, and develop the vital employability skills, networks and experiences needed to succeed in their chosen career and beyond.

About the role

Our current Chair will step down in early 2026 after six successful years. We are now looking for a passionate and experienced successor who can help us continue to scale our impact in the years ahead.

As Chair Designate, you’ll join the board in the summer of 2025 and have time to shadow the current Chair, ensuring a smooth transition into the organisation and board.

Under our 2024-27 strategy “Unlocking Potential,” we aim to sustainably scale our reach to 3,300 undergraduates annually while strengthening the evidence of our impact.

You’ll be joining a diverse Board of eleven trustees, including three Alumni Trustees who formerly participated in upReach programmes. The Board benefits from a good skills mix and positive relationships with the executive team.

This is an opportunity to join a thriving organisation at an exciting time, with the chance to shape its future direction and enhance its visibility.

Who we are looking for

We’re particularly interested in candidates who can mentor and champion our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

You are passionate about social mobility, demonstrated through either lived experience, personal background, or professional activities. You bring leadership experience at board level with experience in significant organisations.

You’re a collaborative leader who brings impartiality and objectivity to decision-making. You understand the balance between support and challenge, respecting the different roles of trustees and the executive team. Your commercial acumen and strong communication skills will help you be an effective ambassador for upReach’s work.

Experience in charity governance is beneficial, as is knowledge of either the education or employment sectors. Given the organisation’s digital transformation journey, familiarity with technology is also valuable.

Most importantly, you’ll be committed to our vision of a society where everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential, regardless of social background.

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 on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

Children's Charity Trustee - Treasurer

Could you help steer and govern a leading, high profile and dynamic East Anglian charity to new heights?

Are you committed to improving young lives?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as a Trustee (voluntary position).

What we are looking for:

We are seeking to recruit a trustee to provide oversight of the charity's financial management and reporting, and chair the finance committee.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our Board and making sure we best reflect the young people and families we serve. For this reason, we would particularly welcome applications from:

·       People, including young adults, who were in the care system themselves or who have lived experience of the care system

·       Applicants from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds

·       Applicants who have a disability

This is an opportunity to join an experienced and dedicated Trustee Board, working alongside a professional and skilled Senior Management Team that lead an agile and highly qualified workforce, to give the very best care to each young person in our services.

As a Break trustee you will:

· Help steer a large and complex organisation through further development of its strategic direction.

· Understand the difference between governance and executive management roles.

· Think strategically and creatively.

· Set clear corporate objectives and effectively performance manage.

· Be a role model and committed to the values of organisation.

· Have a track record of motivating others to strive for excellence.

About Break
Break is a forward-thinking non-profit organisation that’s delivered unique support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years. Co-production with staff, young people and families is at the very heart of everything we do.

We have a range of residential services, a fostering agency, Staying Close, Staying Connected and services for disabled children and their families.

As a trauma-informed organisation, all our young people and employees are supported by our highly skilled therapeutic team - and our lifelong offer means that even when young people leave our care, we will always be there for them.

With low staff turnover and vacancy rates, we have over 90% good and outstanding gradings across our services and deliver great outcomes for our young people. Our ambition is to grow and build even further - creating an environment where people can develop their talent and see the difference they make.

Break employs around 450 staff and 900 volunteers, the majority of the latter in its shops. The staff are located primarily in Norfolk, with the main administrative offices in Norwich.  Break is Investors in People gold accredited.

Break has an exceptional training provision for internal and external customers that has a reputation for being interactive, innovative and of high quality and is leading the social pedagogy agenda within the region.

You could be part of making amazing things happen.

Please include a covering letter stating why you would like to be a Trustee for Break with your application.

We are delighted to be working with Valley Leisure Ltd (VLL), an independent charitable trust, with a long history of improving people’s health & wellbeing. 

For over 30 years, helping people move more has been at the heart of our charity's mission. Founded in 1987, they managed the leisure contract for Test Valley until 2017. Since stepping away from the leisure contract, they have introduced two new services in the community: Riverside Activity Zone and the I Can Therapy Centre. In 2023, they expanded further with the launch of a third service brand, I Can Connect.

VLL are now seeking to appoint a Chair of Trustees to provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees. The Chairperson will have a strategic role in representing the vision and purpose of the organisation.   The Chairperson will ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations and to make sure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.

The Chairperson will also ensure that the Board functions properly and everyone has a voice and that effective decisions are made and carried out, they will also be an ambassador for the organisation.

Key areas:

• Strategic Leadership
• Governance 
• External Relationships 
• Board and Trustee Efficiency and Effectiveness
• Chairing and leading the Board
• Relationship with the CEO and the wider management team
• Ambassador for VLL

The successful candidate will have Board experience as a Chair or Deputy Chair.  You will have excellent communication skills with great leadership qualities and the ability to confidently lead with tact and diplomacy and with the ability to foster and promote a collaborative team.  You will deliver the vision of the charity and bring people together and act as an ambassador attending functions and meetings and acting as a spokesperson.  If you feel you can commit to the charity and its strategic objectives and the cause, we would like to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Time commitments: The chair is expected to meet with the CEO once a month and to attend all board meetings which are held six times a year.

Closing date for applications: 20 April 2025

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role will be closed sooner than the closing date when a successful appointment is made. Please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

A special opportunity has arisen to be instrumental in shaping the future for Wimbledon and Putney Commons.  Do you have the drive, enthusiasm and experience to take on this important charity trustee role? 

This is a Ministerial Appointment to the Board of Conservators by the Secretary of State for the Home Office under Section 12 of the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871. 

The Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators (WPCC) ensure that Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath and Putney Lower Common are managed and conserved in accordance with the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871, and their legal obligations as Trustees of a registered charity. We are a non-political organisation, dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Commons.

The Commons comprise around 1,140 acres of countryside in London, designated as a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation with approximately 80 percent designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The open space can be enjoyed for exercise and recreation and attracts large numbers of visitors. The Commons are also home to many sporting facilities including some 48 acres of playing fields used for rugby, football and cricket, has 16 miles of horse rides, and a golf course. 

We are looking for someone with drive, enthusiasm and an appropriate balance of skills to complement the experience within the existing Board. An interest or experience of nature conservation and recreational open spaces would be beneficial. 

To ensure an appropriate balance of skills and experience within the Board, it would be particularly advantageous if applicants were able to demonstrate skills and experience of finance, income generation and fundraising. The initial appointment is for a three-year term, which may be extended by further three-year terms. It is desirable that applicants are able to demonstrate experience in being part of a multi-disciplinary Board of Trustees and will uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life (the Nolan Principals). 

For further information on how to apply, please download the Candidate Brief and Information Pack for this challenging but rewarding role.

The closing date for returned applications is 10am on 21 April 2025.  Interviews for the post will take place in early May 2025.

Alternatively, the Candidate Brief and Information pack can be downloaded from our website.

Trustees play a vital role in ensuring Middlewich & District Foodbank meets its core purpose by overseeing the management and administration of the charity and ensuring that the foodbank has a clear strategy in line with our vision and goals.

What will you be doing?

As the People Strategy Lead Trustee, you will ensure the highest standards of governance in policies and practice related to employee and volunteers’ relations, recruitment, retention, reward, and recognition. You will also be involved in developing the longer-term strategic direction of the food bank’s staffing requirements and succession planning.

Key tasks:

Trustee (People Strategy Lead) Responsibilities:

• to ensure that the Trustee board understand their legal and regulatory responsibility on matters relating to employed staff and volunteers.
• to ensure the Trustee Board monitors and reviews the performance of the foodbank manager, rewards performance accordingly and identifies appropriate development opportunities.
• to ensure that the Trustee Board monitors and reviews the charity’s volunteer programme, ensuring that volunteers are trained, managed and supported.
• to drive the succession planning process.

Other responsibilities, along with the board of trustees, include:

• to approve, support and guide the charity’s purpose, vision, strategy, goals and objectives.
• to manage the charity’s resources responsibly, including ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk, and not over-commit the charity.
• to ensure appropriate financial plans are in place, budgets are monitored, and progress is evaluated.
• to review and approve financial statements.
• to ensure the charity has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice, including employment, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and GDPR compliance/data protection.
• to prepare for and regularly attend and participate in board and subcommittee meetings and any trustee away days.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:

• some knowledge or experience of working in HR or Volunteer Management.
• an understanding of the differences between employees and volunteers.
• a willingness to learn to fill any current knowledge gaps.
• it is not necessary to have previous board experience as training and support will be provided.
• this role could support someone taking their first steps to develop wider board level and governance experience.

Whatever your background, we want to make sure you are supported and empowered and enjoy your time volunteering with us. We know that having volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds, with varying experiences, can help to make what we do as effective as possible. As such, we welcome all applicants regardless of age, religion or beliefs, disability, ethnic background, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We also encourage those with lived experience of poverty to apply.

What difference will you make?

By supporting the governance of the food bank, you are part of a team providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Middlewich & District Foodbank.

The Role

The Board of Trustees is the governing body that takes overall responsibility for the Charity’s work - focusing on strategy, agreeing plans and budgets and supporting the Charity CEO and team to ensure processes and practices are in place to run the Charity effectively.

Trustees provide St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity with vital expertise, experience, insights and commitment essential to the governance of the Charity. It is not an expectation that any one Trustee have all the skills; we seek a Board that as a whole has the right combination of skills, experience and knowledge. 

We are looking for a qualified financial professional to become our new Trustee Treasurer and Chair for the Charity’s Budget, Audit and Risk Committee (BARC). You will play a key role in ensuring the financial soundness of the Charity by maintaining effective governance of the organisation’s affairs, ensuring its financial viability and ensuring that proper processes and procedures exist for assuring all financial records, decisions and delegations are maintained.

In addition, you will be part of an excellent Board playing a full role in helping to shape the Charity’s overall strategy in delivering its mission to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home.

Key Responsibilities of the Trustee Treasurer

Strategic

• To assist and advise in the formation of the Charity’s strategy with particular regard to ensuring that the Charity has the resources to deliver the strategy.

Financial

• To ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation.
• To work with the Executive to ensure Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on the activities of the Charity including Annual Accounts.
• To support the Executive to ensure that all accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies.
• To advise the Executive on all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors/auditors to ensure these are reviewed on a regular basis.
• To work with the Executive to analyse and interrogate robustly financial information presented to Board and clearly communicate financial information, recommending appropriate accounting procedures, controls and policies consistent with the scheme of delegation, to non-financial Board members and Charity stakeholders.
• To ensure the Charity’s risk register and scheme of delegation are reviewed on a regular basis.
• To ensure the Charity monitors the performance of its investments and to set an appropriate reserves policy.
• To support and advise the Charity’s Senior Leadership Team in the execution of their duties.

Governance

• To act as Chair for the Charity’s Budget, Audit and Risk Committee (BARC) meetings and to report back to full Board on BARC discussions and decisions.
• To ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation.
• To oversee the appointment of and lead Trustee liaison with external auditors during the annual accounts preparation.
• To support the Executive to ensure that the Board’s scheme of delegation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Person Specification

• Fully qualified financial professional with experience of charity sector financial reporting and regulations.
• Leadership or senior management experience.
• Non-executive director experience, particularly in the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience of developing new propositions and services, and/or forging useful alliance with complementary organisations.
• Proven ability to act strategically, able to prioritise effectively and focus on matters of maximum impact to beneficiaries.
• Demonstrable experience of strategic financial planning.
• Demonstrable ability to assess and manage financial risks effectively.
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of tax regulations and the UK’s Charity Commission requirements.
• Ability to support strategic financial decisions by analysing trends, assessing risks and identifying opportunities.
• Ability to interrogate complex information and examine their financial implications.
• Able to demonstrate critical thinking and offer constructive challenge and support to Charity CEO and Board colleagues.
• Willingness to be available to Trustees, Leadership Team and staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.
• Background or experience in fundraising or grant-giving would be beneficial but not essential.

General Responsibilities of the Trustee Treasurer

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Treasurer as a Trustee has the following general responsibilities and will need to be able to:

• Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the Charity, setting overall strategy and policy, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• Ensure the financial stability of the organisation and the proper investment of the Charity's funds.
• Ensure the Charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuing its objectives by sharing specific knowledge, experience and insights to help the Board reach sound decisions.
• Understand charity governance and the role of a Trustee (although training will be given).
• Ensure that the Charity and its representatives operate within all legal and regulatory requirements and in line with the Charity’s governing document.
• Ensure the mission and purpose of the Charity is maintained.
• Demonstrate a commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion.
• Act as an enthusiastic ambassador for the Charity developing the Charity’s network of support in private, public and third sectors through representation and linkages with key influencers and decision makers.
• Work effectively as a member of the team and collectively responsible for the actions of the Charity and other Trustees.
• Participate in other tasks as arise from time to time such as interviewing new staff and attending fundraising events. 
• Keep informed about the activities of the Charity and wider issues which may affect its work. 
• Attend meetings and subcommittee meetings, scrutinise Board papers, lead discussions, focus on key issues and provide advice and guidance on new initiatives or other issues.

In Meeting their Responsibilities, the Trustee Treasurer shall:

• Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience to enhance the Board of Trustees’ effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality about all sensitive/confidential information received in the course of a Trustee’s responsibilities to the charity.
• Represent the Board of Trustees in the Charity’s organisation and externally.
• Review and seek to improve the overall performance and effectiveness of the Board of Trustees.
• Recognise the impact of St Martin’s Charity’s work across the nations in which we operate.
• Ensure that respect for equality, diversity & inclusion is embedded into decision-making at St Martin’s Charity.
• Discharge the duties of a Trustee, as identified by the Charity Commission for England & Wales: The Essential Trustee and other guidance relevant to St Martin’s Charity’s wider reach. 

Terms and Conditions of Appointment

The role of Trustee Treasurer is voluntary and unpaid but all reasonable, out of pocket expenses related to the position will be reimbursed in line with the Charity’s expenses policy.

There are normally five BARC meetings, currently online, which feed into five Board meetings conducted in person across the year, plus a strategic planning Awayday which is usually an all-day event. As much notice as possible is given about meeting dates.

In person meetings are held in London, usually on site at St Martin-in-the-Fields. 

Trustee terms are for three years each and Trustees can serve a maximum of three terms. In exceptional circumstances an extension beyond this tenure may be considered subject to business needs. Our Trustees will normally be expected to serve at least one term. 

Key Benefits:

• High-level volunteering experience
• Involvement in strategic-level decision-making and monitoring
• Working with different sets of people
• Work with a charity with a UK-wide profile
• Opportunity to support the Charity in its mission to tackle homelessness and ensure everyone has a safe place to call home

How to Apply 

We recognise the enormous benefits and social justice imperatives of a diverse organisation at every level. We actively and warmly encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please ensure you provide:

• A comprehensive CV, including your recent achievements, and the details of two referees.
• A supporting statement addressing your motivations for applying and how you think your skills and experience is relevant to the role. This should be no longer than two sides of A4.

All applications should be sent to St Martin-in-the-Fields Chief of Staff, Angela D’Souza with your full name and the

St Martin-in-the-Fields Trustee Treasurer in the subject heading.

Applications will be reviewed to determine that candidates meet the person criteria and essential qualities and experience for the role before any invite to interview. 

References will be requested and taken up. 

Recruitment Timeline

13th April: Closing date for applications

24th April: Interviews (First stage)

2nd May: Interviews: (Second stage) 

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're a small charity in Sussex with a big impact and have been supporting the mental health of thousands of women, since 2013. We're expanding our Trustee board & are seeking finance skillsets.

Responsibilities

We meet four times a year, in person in Brighton.

We are currently seeking applications from people with experience of finance. You don’t need to have been on a Board before - we offer a full induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve and would particularly welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented on our Board, including disabled people and those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities.

What difference will you make?

As a small, friendly evolving charity, we work closely as a team and there are opportunities to help shape our future as we grow and develop our services and trading income.

Trustees play a vital role in ensuring Middlewich & District Foodbank meets its core purpose by overseeing the management and administration of the charity and ensuring that the foodbank has a clear strategy in line with our vision and goals.

What will you be doing?

The Risk and Assets Lead Trustee will be responsible for the management of a risk register, ensuring that the Board of Trustees are aware and kept up to date regarding their legal, regulatory, and governance responsibilities. In this role you will monitor the food bank’s risk log, ensuring that the Board of Trustees at Middlewich & District Foodbank are aware and kept up to date with regard to current risks and their status.

Key tasks:

Trustee (Risk Lead) Responsibilities:

• to ensure that the Trustee board understand their legal and regulatory responsibilities with regard to the maintenance and updating of the charity’s risk register and other matters relating to risk.
• to maintain the risk register for the charity, liaising with the Chair of Trustees and wider board to identify when risks require review.
• to ensure, along with operational management support, that policies and risk assessments are in place and kept up to date with the changing internal and external environment.
• to be the allocated point of contact for risk related enquiries.
• to liaise with relevant teams at Trussell to ensure that the risk register is updated in line with current best practice guidance
• along with operational management support, to ensure that all relevant staff, trustees or volunteers are aware of the correct process to follow when risks are identified, including how to raise any concerns.
• to ensure that the charity’s assets are properly maintained and insured.

Other responsibilities, along with the board of trustees, include:

• to approve, support and guide the charity’s purpose, vision, strategy, goals and objectives.
• to manage the charity’s resources responsibly, including ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk, and not over-commit the charity.
• to ensure appropriate financial plans are in place, budgets are monitored, and progress is evaluated.
• to review and approve financial statements.
• to ensure the charity has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice, including employment, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and GDPR compliance/data protection.
• to prepare for and regularly attend and participate in board and subcommittee meetings and any trustee away days.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:

• knowledge or experience of risk management and a charity’s legal and regulatory responsibilities in relation to risk management.
• an ability to lead on and monitor any matters relating to risk.
• it is not necessary to have previous board experience as training and support will be provided. This role could support someone taking their first steps to develop wider board level and governance experience.

Whatever your background, we want to make sure you are supported and empowered and enjoy your time volunteering with us. We know that having volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds, with varying experiences, can help to make what we do as effective as possible. As such, we welcome all applicants regardless of age, religion or beliefs, disability, ethnic background, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We also encourage those with lived experience of poverty to apply.

What difference will you make?

By supporting the governance of the food bank, you are part of a team providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Middlewich & District Foodbank.

Just 15% of care experienced people go to university, help us change this.

Applications close Monday 14th April. 

Who we are.

The Unite Foundation is an independent registered charity offering a unique accommodation scholarship to provide a home for care experienced and estranged young people at university. We believe that having somewhere of your own to call home matters and we that being a care experienced or estranged young person shouldn’t mean being left behind.

With the Unite Foundation scholarship, scholars have accommodation and bills covered for up to 3 years of study. This means they have a rent-free, year-round home at university, which means they can go to university, stay at university and finish their course, just like everyone else. By providing a hassle-free home for scholars, sometimes for the first time in their lives, scholars are empowered to focus fully on their university experience, maximise the opportunities available to them during their studies and realise the dreams they have.

The Foundation works with 38 universities across England and Scotland, and the team works closely with colleagues and friends at Unite Students; the charity’s accommodation partner and principal corporate donor. Since our inception, over 800 estranged and care experienced young people have gone to university on the Unite Foundation scholarship and 399 Unite Foundation graduates are pursuing their dreams.

Whilst we are proud of our achievements, the demand for our services exceeds the support we are able to provide with four applicants for each place we have.

Alongside our scholarship we support an online community space for all care experienced and estranged students – creating the opportunity for students to come together and connect on their terms.

This sits alongside our wider policy and advocacy work to improve the access, progression and post-graduate outcomes for care experienced and estranged students in the UK however there is much more to be done.

Our primary goal is to be able to increase the number of scholarships that are provided for care experienced and estranged students in higher education as the evidence shows they make a significant difference to the lives of scholars. This, coupled with the sectors ability to capture more data, access existing data and insight that exists, will enable us to grow our ability to provide the research and advocacy needed to influence and achieve systemic change to policy that can permanently increase the opportunities and life experiences of care experienced and estranged people.

Who we are looking for.

As we look to create our new strategy and our current Chair comes to the end of their term in the summer, we are looking for a new Chair to lead Unite Foundation. We are looking for a strategic Chair who can effectively balance good governance and advocacy for our mission. You’ll bring strong relationship-building skills to work constructively with our funder while maintaining the independence needed to advance our mission supporting care experienced and estranged students. It would be helpful if our new Chair brought experience and knowledge of higher education, charity governance, and corporate foundations.

Our new Chair will possess an understanding of vulnerable student populations and the systemic challenges they face. You’ll be comfortable leading trauma-informed discussions with a diverse board that includes trustees with lived experience. This is an opportunity to lead an organisation with clear purpose, working alongside a high-performing team to make university education more accessible for some of society’s most marginalised young people.

We are also looking for a new Trustee to join our successful charity, we would benefit from someone with expertise in one of the following areas, charity governance, corporate foundations and policy/public affairs work.

We are keen to continue to have Trustees who have lived experience of care or estrangement and feel this would add significantly to the insight of the board.

Time Commitment:
The time commitment for the Chair role is the equivalent to around 2 days per month, which includes quarterly board meetings in London, monthly 1-1’s with the Director and a strategic away day per year. The time commitment for Trustees is the equivalent of around half a day per month, which includes sitting on our Governance sub-committee that meets twice a year.

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 Monday 14th April.

The Finance Trustee will participate in all areas of our governance but take a special interest in the financial  strategy and governance. They will use their sound financial skills and experience to support the Board’s understanding and interpretation and to ensure legislative compliance.  Knowledge of UK wide midwifery provision would also be an advantage but not essential.

The Finance Trustee will support the Board to oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice, the Articles of Association and legal requirements, The Finance Trustee will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and are appropriate for the charity.

The Finance Trustee should adhere to the role description of a trustee and in addition has the following key responsibilities:

• To support the Board to oversee and to ensure appropriate presentation of budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements.

• To ensure appropriate presentation of accounts and records, ensuring that financial resources are spent in accordance with the charity’s policies, good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.

• Liaising, where applicable, with the Chair or other appropriate members of staff and supporting on financial matters

• Supporting the Board to monitor the financial viability of the charity.

• Creating in conjunction with relevant trustees and staff sound financial processes and procedures for the control of the charity’s assets.

• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan.

• Reviewing the annual accounts are, where applicable, liaising with the charity’s external bookkeeper to ensure the accounts are compliant with the current charities’ SORP.

• Ensuring that sound financial management is maintained and ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects.

• Authorisation of charity expenditure and banking transactions set up on online bank accounts

• Liaison with the fund manager responsible for the charity’s investment portfolio - we are currently working towards an ethical investment portfolio and the Finance Trustee is leading on this

• Oversight of payroll, HMRC reporting and operation of auto-enrolment pension scheme for all members of staff

• The Finance Trustee will need to attend the following meetings (all meetings with the exception of the October AGM/Board meeting are held online)

  2 Board meetings (March and October - which is the AGM/Board meeting)

  1 business meeting held in the summer 

  3 Finance sub committee meetings held approximately 10 days before the Board/Business meetings

  The Finance Trustee also sits on the newly established Fundraising Sub Committee (meeting schedule to be agreed).

• Desirable skills (trustee)

• Make your own views known and make decisions in a group environment, in line with strategic objectives 

• Listen intently, carefully and objectively 

Finance Trustee additional criteria

Essential

• You must have a Bachelor’s degree and be either ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent with 10 years PQE UK experience.

• Expertise in Finance and relevant UK regulations

• Personal Integrity

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Convey ideas, information and opinions clearly and concisely 

• Work as a team with the chair, fellow board members and members of staff 

• Challenge the views of others appropriately

•  Commitment and ability to work and effectively as a member of a team.

Desirable

• Experience working at board level with small non-profit organisations.

Fresh Outlooks Required

We are part of the largest counselling service in England and Wales and need a trustee to act as our Treasurer, to help us develop our services in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. 

The waiting lists for non-crisis support within the NHS Healthy minds programme is over 4 years in our area, so we provide a much- needed service. However, we cannot keep up with demand either, so we need to grow.  Can you help? Can you spare a few hours a month to support what we do by working with a varied team of trustees and colleagues to further develop the charity and its services.   

You will be part of the Board of Trustees and in this role you will contribute to the strategic direction of the charity. Your input into regularly reviewing our services against the agreed business objectives will be vital to help our charity to further develop its reach into the local community.

The Treasurer will need to be accountancy qualified or part qualified and be prepared to spend a few hours a month collating the management accounts.

For more information on what we do go to the Relate Severn and Wye web pages