Trustee Volunteer Roles

We’re seeking new trustees to join our board. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead Big Leaf Foundation in the next phase of its development and to use your skills and experience to make a lasting difference to the lives of displaced young people in Surrey.

We are seeking individuals with:
o commitment to our vision, mission and values;
o excellent teamwork and leadership skills and effective decision-making;
o willingness to commit time and effort to the role;
o good, independent judgement, strategic vision and ability to communicate ideas;
o history of impartiality, fairness and commitment to promoting equality and diversity.

We particularly need individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

o charity governance;
o risk management;
o data security and IT;

o diversity and inclusion;
o evaluation and reporting.

The statutory duties of a trustee are to:

o Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document.
o Ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
o Ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives – the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.
o Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. o Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
o Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
o Ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
o Protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds.
o If the organisation employs staff, to appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his or her performance.

In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:

o Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.

o Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

o Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.

o Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

Trustees should make full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board make good decisions and all trustees must adhere to our Trustee Code of Conduct.

We’re Looking For New Trustees. Could You Be One Of Them?

Advantage Africa supports people affected by poverty, disability and HIV to improve their education, health and incomes. Our work helps vulnerable people to help themselves and build a better future for their families and communities.

We now have several vacancies for Trustees. This is an opportunity to help transform the lives of many people doubly disadvantaged by poverty and stigma. To this end, you would be expected to:

- First and foremost, ensure the good governance of the charity.

- Prepare for and participate actively in Board Meetings.

- Provide proactive advisory support to the charity’s Executive Director and staff.

- Empathise with our faith foundation, vision and values.

- Advocate for the charity and support its fundraising efforts.

More specifically, Advantage Africa’s Trustees:

- Ensure that we comply with our governing document, charity & company law, company law and relevant legislation.

- Ensure that we pursue the charitable objects defined in our governing document.

- Maintain oversight of our budget and our financial health, stability and sustainability.

- Ensure that we use and manage our assets and financial, human and material resources effectively and wisely.

- Identify and monitor risks and ensure appropriate, timely remedial action is taken to reduce and respond if needed.

- Safeguard the reputation and values of Advantage Africa.

- Contribute to setting strategic direction and evaluating performance in line with Advantage Africa’s charitable objects.

- Develop Advantage Africa’s policies & procedures in line with established good practice and ensure they're implemented.

- Devote the necessary time, skill, care and effort to the role.

- Monitor the performance of the Executive Director.

- Follow our Trustees’ Code of Conduct and act in the best interests of Advantage Africa at all times.

- Provide support in other strategic areas such as fundraising, staffing, partnerships, policy according to their skills.

- Lead and contribute to the development of board papers, discussions and working groups as needed.

- Contribute advice and guidance in areas of specific knowledge or experience to Advantage Africa's Director and staff.

- Assist Advantage Africa in developing sustainable and dverse funding by advocating for our work among their contacts.

If you'd like to find out more about this important role and how you can apply, please download the full information pack from our website today. We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of local people with mental health conditions? We are looking  a Trustee who can think strategically and complement the existing Board.

Mental Health Resource is a well-established, independent charity based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. We are passionate about improving mental wellbeing in our community, and aim to do this by enabling people to feel supported and valued, providing opportunities for social connections and by raising awareness of mental health. We deliver high quality and effective services across West Kent providing safe spaces and person-centred mental health support.

We provide comprehensive services with both a focus on short term and long-term mental health support, enabling people to access our projects for as longs as they want or need support. Our beneficiaries have complex and enduring mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harming, psychosis, schizophrenia and bi-polar and, on average, we work with over 900 adults and young people each year.  

About the Trustee roles

You would be working with other trustees who have different skills, knowledge and experience. It's an interesting role in which you can help formulate ideas about how we as an organisation can best address the challenges and opportunities that exist in an increasingly complex and changing environment.

We would love to hear from you if you have a true interest in helping to improve the lives of those with mental health conditions in our community, and especially if you have skills or experience in working in a charity or in finance. No experience of being a trustee is necessary.

You would be expected to attend and participate in six Board meetings per year which are held via Teams/Zoom and last 2-3 hrs. The Board is also supported by two sub-committees: Finance and Risk and Marketing and Fundraising, which meet four times a year, and trustees are encouraged to also be a member of one of the sub-committees.

Could you be one of our Trustees?

The Trustee Board of CVS Telford and Wrekin is looking for an experienced, dynamic individual with a passion for the work of this award winning charity, to join an experienced Trustee Board.

This will be a rewarding opportunity for someone to apply their professional experience and leadership skills to support our Chair of Trustees, our Chief Executive and their team and help develop our future strategic direction.

Ideally, you will have at least some understanding of health and social care provision across Telford and Wrekin.

The role in brief

• Act in the best interest of the charity, its beneficiaries and future beneficiaries
• Devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee which includes attending meetings.
• Contribute to discussions and participate in the development of strategic objectives and plans
• Be constructive and open minded about other Trustees’ opinions in discussions, and in response to staff members’ contributions at meetings
• Develop healthy relationships with key stakeholders (including funders, members, staff, partners, statutory and community groups)
• Comply with the Code of Conduct for trustees
• Develop own knowledge and skills in support of the role as a board member
• Take part in the Trustee Skills, Knowledge & Experience (SKE) Audit
• Take part in induction training, away days and other training opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality about sensitive information

The role will require attendance at certain functions and events throughout the year and the board meets 4 times per year. This is an unremunerated role, but reasonable expenses will be covered.

For more information about the scope and purpose of our organisation and the role of a Trustee and how to apply, please follow this link. If you would like an informal discussion about the position and the organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Job Description

Job Title: Trustee

Responsible To: Executive Board

Main Responsibilities including statutory duties

 Introduction

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Telford and Wrekin CVS (TWCVS). Key roles include ensuring sound financial management; compliance with charity law and organisational risk management.

The Board is accountable to a variety of stakeholders, including funders, customers, members, partners, Charity Commission and Companies House.

Individual Trustees are expected to play an active role in the Board: attending meetings, acquainting themselves with papers and information sent out beforehand, contributing to discussions and decision-making.

There is no remuneration for Trustees. Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be paid in line with TWCVS’s agreed policy and practice

 Trustees are committed to developing and maintaining

· An understanding of and commitment to the vision, mission, objects and aims of TWCVS.

· An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

· An understanding of the partnership and cooperation between the Board and the Chief Executive, with the Board taking the lead on strategic matters and the CEO and staff responsible for the agreed operational delivery.

· Knowledge and understanding of health and social care services, local partnerships and other structures impacting on the experiences of vulnerable people in Telford & Wrekin

· Knowledge, understanding and implementation of equality and diversity practice

Trustees are expected to

• Act in the best interest of the charity, its beneficiaries and future beneficiaries
• Devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee which includes attending meetings and taking part in sub-groups, making all reasonable efforts to avoid other commitments on those occasions. Trustees failing to attend three consecutive Board meetings may be required to stand down.
• Contribute to discussions and participate in the development of strategic objectives and plans
• Be constructive and open minded about other Trustees’ opinions in discussions, and in response to staff members’ contributions at meetings
• Develop healthy relationships with key stakeholders (including funders, members, staff, partners, statutory and community groups)
• Comply with the Code of Conduct for trustees
• Develop own knowledge and skills in support of the role as a board member
• Take part in the Trustee Skills, Knowledge & Experience (SKE) Audit
• Take part in induction training, away days and other training opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality about sensitive information

Trustees are also encouraged to attend charity events such as open days, service launches and fundraising events.

 Qualities and attributes

TWCVS values are important to the work we do. All of our executive board members have different and equal skill sets and abilities. We welcome diversity and fully welcome board members life lessons from the real world as a source of information and learning, rather than a formal education.

 Our Executive Board Members are: -

· Committed

· Principled

· Have integrity

· Passionate

· An ability to ask questions

· Have aspiration

Not fearful of positive change 

Hope Valley Climate Action (HVCA) is based in the Peak District and aims to combat climate change by raising public awarness, taking local action through practical projects and advocating for policy policy change. We have received external funding for major renewable energy and sustainable travel projects. Our action groups focus on: Energy, Travel & Transport, and Land. We have an experienced board of Trustees, with an ambitious strategy and innovative projects underway, and are seeking to appoint a new Trustee/Chair to join the team and lead our next phase.

The role: Trustee / Chair 

As Chair of Trustees, you will play a crucial role in steering our mission forward and ensuring effective governance and leadership within HVCA. The Chair will work closely with the Board of Trustees, volunteers, and other key stakeholders to oversee the charity’s strategy, governance, and accountability. We are a warm, friendly and experienced group - open to discussions around how the role can be managed and offering flexibility, including potential role-share.

You will ideally live, work, or be familiar with the Hope Valley and able to attend meetings in person peridically (most work is done remotely).

Want to find out more? Our existing Chair's term will end in April 2024. Jeremy would be happy to speak with you if you're interested in this role and answer any questions. 

Want to apply? Please contact Davina Ripton by email.

Closing date: midnight 15th December 2024

At Starlight we’re passionate about our purpose to transform children’s health through play. Just as important is being a socially responsible business where we all play our part in being the culture that we aspire to be.

We believe that an inclusive mindset, flexibility and freedom of thought and a transparent work culture are essential to maintaining a safe culture where everyone can thrive. It is fundamental to a culture of safeguarding and protecting everyone from harm.

Do you have the safeguarding and EDI experience and expertise where you will feel confident to lead the Trustees in their shared responsibility? You’ll work closely with a very experienced team at Starlight to ensure that Safeguarding and EDI are central to all that we do.

St Helena Hospice helps local people face incurable illness and bereavement, supporting them, their families, friends and carers. We are seeking two new trustees to join our Board.

We hope one new trustee will bring a medical focus and the second will bring fundraising skills. These opportunity have arisen at an exciting time in our journey at St Helena.

However, to achieve our vision we need to find a way through a perfect storm of spiraling costs and increased demand, at the same time as income from traditional fundraising methods is diminishing and inflationary pressures are increasing. 
To help with income, we have set up a subsidiary trading arm to manage our growing range of commercial activities.

Already the lead organisation for palliative and end of life care in our area, we want to extend our reach and services to also become a key provider of complex frailty and dementia care. We are exploring moving to a new site and taking the opportunity that presents to develop business cases for new ventures that could be co-located with 
existing services.

Values
The office holders must embody and conduct business in a manner that reflects the 
values of St Helena:
• Bold
• Passionate
• Caring

Personal Qualities
The successful candidates will have:
• Tact and diplomacy 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Impartiality and objectivity 
• Fairness and the ability to respect confidences
• Commitment to the organisation 
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort 
• Strategic vision 
• Independent judgement 
• Willingness to speak one’s mind 

It is desirable that the successful candidates will have experience of Board and Committee 
work at a senior level

Not all young people have the same opportunities in life. Caudwell Youth exists to level the playing field for young people at risk. We provide mentoring for young people with mental health challenges, offending behaviours, at risk of exploitation or who are care experienced.

We’re looking for two new trustees who share our values and can help drive forward our strategy. We are particularly looking for skills and experience in charity fundraising and/or communications. As a young people’s charity we are also interested in applications from younger people and those with lived experience aged 18 and over.

We are seeking Trustees to join our Board and support us in our vision for BulliesOut

The Board of Trustees purpose is to provide:

• Strategic Leadership and Support
• Accountability and Assurance
• Engagement

If you have:

• Passion for our cause
• Time to spare
• An energy and willingness to help
• Please get in touch 

We are seeking Trustees to join our Trustee Board who wish to make a positive difference to the health and well being of women in the Borough. Successful applicants will contribute to the overall strategy of the charity and oversee its governance, to ensure it is well managed and administered with resources being used appropriately.

Money Advice Plus (MAP) 

Is a registered charity, working both locally in Sussex and nationwide with the purpose of providing advice, counsel, support, and assistance to everyone finding it difficult to manage their financial affairs because of poverty, old age, disability or economic abuse.  

MAP is a specialist debt and money advice charity. Our vision is for everyone to have the advice and support they need to manage their own money effectively. We do this by providing person-centred money advice, actively engaging with those who find it most difficult, improving wellbeing and financial resilience.

What will you be doing

We are looking for new Trustees to strengthen the Board. We are looking for trustees with experience in legal and HR. 

People with skills and experience that will help us (including lived experience) are wanted to ensure we maintain our reputation for being a well-run charity. We will welcome people from underrepresented sections of the community including younger people.

What are we looking for

This role is for someone who is organised and methodical, with an eye for detail. Trustees take part in relevant subgroups will also participate fully in Board meetings and play an essential part in the strategic direction and quality development of the organisation. An understanding of the charitable and voluntary sector and its governance will be an advantage, as well as an empathy for the aims and objectives of Money Advice Plus.

What difference will you make

By joining Money Advice Plus you will play a key role in determining the future of the organisation and ensuring it maintains its high standards of governance.

What’s in it for the volunteer

A Trustee experience is an asset for any organisation and is a useful way to prepare for other roles - either paid or voluntary - within the sector. Our Trustee’s contribute to the organisation's vison:  where people have the advice and support, they need to manage their money effectively, helping them to maintain control of their lives, promoting greater peace of mind.  This is an opportunity to not only put something back into the community but to be part of a friendly and supportive team.

Responsibilities of a trustee

• Being responsible for directing the affairs of the charity 
• Ensuring the charity is solvent and well-run
• Ensuring the charity delivers the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up
• Ensuring the charity complies with charity law, its own governing document, and other relevant legislation
• To consider the vision of the organisation as a whole and its beneficiaries ensuring that all the charity’s activities come within its charitable objects
• To set overall strategy and policy objectives and be mindful of them at all times
• be an active member of the Board of Trustees in exercising its responsibilities and functions 

About us

We have four strategic aims

• To maintain and strengthen our services to enable people to deal more confidently with their money.
• To embed our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do.
• To promote Money Advice Plus to be known as a centre of excellence.
• To ensure staff are enabled to provide high-quality services to our clients.

Read more about Money Advice Plus on our website.

In 2022-23, we received 5690 enquiries into our service and assisted 3714 people with debt and welfare benefit problems.  These numbers are for just one year, but the impact on each client is immense and has life-changing outcomes.

The result of this work  

• Increase benefit income by £1,562,348 (£1,963,310) 
• Secure one-off payments of benefits of at least £280,204 (£400,829)
• Secured £116,782 in Discretionary Housing Payments
• Obtain charitable grants and refunds and compensation of £503,357 (£423,019) 
• Insolvency amounting to £596,373. 
• Debt write-off (not insolvency) £1,011,427. This includes £868,843 for victim-survivors £178,784 using our innovative Economic Abuse Evidence Form that is currently piloted by several major banks, debt purchasing and utility companies.
• Negotiated with creditors to reduce client payments of £46,345 (£47,873) per year.

Altogether with charitable payments and other financial outcomes, our clients were better off by a total of £4,375,104 (£4,474,556) per year, an average of £1634 (£938) per client. or £3.17 (£3.50) for every £1 spent on our service.

Money Handling service  

• 424 (438) people received a money-handling service, primarily in Brighton and East Sussex. 
• £5,329,122 (£4,892,00) of clients’ money was handled.  This comprises clients’ income received and used to fulfil their weekly and monthly budget requirements, pay bills and debts, and provide weekly cash. 

Contact details

If you would like to have a conversation about this position, please contact Tracie Church.

Please return your application to Tracie Church.

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.

The Chair leads the board, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively, in service of the charity’s vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.

Chair role

· Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre achieves its mission.

· Work in partnership with the Chief Executive and team to achieve our mission.

· Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.

· Optimise the relationship between the board and The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre’s staff and volunteers.

· Plan and chair the board meetings and the AGM, with others as appropriate.

· Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre.

What we are looking for

Essential

● Experience of being a trustee.

● A keen sense of strategic purpose.

● An inclusive leadership style: able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.

● The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.

● Advocate - be able and willing to champion The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre’s work through personal networks, social media, and other channels.

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

● Be responsive

In addition to the above, the Chair will have the responsibilities and qualities of all trustees:

Responsibilities of all trustees

● Support and provide advice on The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre purpose, vision, goals and activities.

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

● Oversee The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre’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 [charity name]’s financial statements.

● Provide support and challenge to The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.

● Keep abreast of changes in The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre’s operating environment.

●  Contribute to regular reviews of The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre own governance.

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

● Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.

● Contribute to the broader promotion of The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

 Essential qualities and attributes of all trustees

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

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

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

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

● Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.

● Willingness to lead according to our values

● Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

Do you want to make a real difference to a Community of people with lived experience of homelessness? Then join us as trustee at Sussex Emmaus! We are seeking someone with the ability to lead on Charity Governance and EDI.

Welcome from the Chair

Sussex Emmaus is a thriving community of companion residents who have been homeless, paid staff, volunteers and trustees as well as a network of local people and organisations who support our work.

There are always challenges to be overcome to deliver the range and quality of accommodation and support that we want to, part funded by our retail social enterprises. Our trustees contribute significant time and effort to the running of the charity. We value the diversity of ideas and skills that trustees can bring and have a range of committees and areas of focused responsibility. We need people who support our values, can challenge constructively, who can work collaboratively, and who want to drive our vision and mission forward.

Thank you for your interest in our Board of Trustees.

Whether you decide to apply or not, I hope you will be an ally to our charity and the important work we do.

Your sincerely,

Rosemary Friggens

Chair of Sussex Emmaus

Trustee overall responsibilities

• Ensure Sussex Emmaus complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations..

• Ensure Sussex Emmaus pursues its objects as defined in its governing document. Maintain proper financial control and ensure that it applies its resources exclusively in pursuing its objects.

• To work with the CEO to develop strategy, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.

• Please read Appendix 1 Charity Commission Guidance on ‘The Essential Trustee: what you need to know, and what you need to do’

Trustee specific responsibilities

• Governance:

- To attend board meetings and participate in decision making of the Board.

- To be a member of committees of the Board as agreed.

- To regularly evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the Board.

- To ensure that the organisation’s policies are in line with current legislation and good practice.

• Financial:

- To approve and regularly review the organisation’s budget.

- To ensure that the organisation is financially structured for optimum strength.

- To ensure that all published reports adequately reflect the nature of the organisation and its financial health.

- To comply with the organisation’s conflict of interest policy.

- To appoint independent auditors and approve audited accounts.

• Leadership:

- To develop and approve the organisation’s vision and values.

- To promote the reputation of the organisation.

- To provide the strategic leadership necessary for all staff to deliver high quality services at all times.

- To represent the organisation at public events.

• Strategy

- To regularly assess the environment and develop the organisation’s corporate objectives.

- To agree the annual business plan implementing the corporate objectives.

- To review and agree any major changes to the organisation e.g. sale of assets or development of new enterprises.

• Performance management

- To monitor and assess the organisation’s results in relation to the agreed corporate objectives, budget and business plan

• Risk management

- To maintain a robust overview of the principal risks facing the charity.

- To exercise scrutiny over the charity’s risk management systems. Executive performance monitoring and remuneration

- To recruit and support the Chief Executive.

- To monitor performance of the Chief Executive and maintain an overview of Senior Leadership Team performance.

- To establish remuneration policy for the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.

• Other duties

- Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions.

- Act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to the charity and always bear the interests of Sussex Emmaus in mind.

- As a member of the Board, be responsible and liable for the governance and functioning of the charity.

- To ensure that intangible assets such as organisational knowledge and expertise, intellectual property, the charity’s good name and reputation, etc, are properly valued, utilised and safeguarded

For more information and how to apply, please donwload the Trustee Recruitment Pack from our website. Candidates need to complete a CV and an application letter, setting out details about themselves and their suitability for trusteeship.

Do you have a passion for supporting people with mental health issues? Do you have 2 hours a month to spare to support a small charity in Nottingham? 

Improving Lives Notts (known as Improving Lives) support people experiencing multiple disadvantage. Put simply, we support people with long term mental health issues to believe that life can change for the better.

We're looking for a committed and passionate individual to join our Board of Trustees. It is a friendly and experienced group, who govern the charity and support the CEO and Operations Manager to run the organisation. We're looking for people with a broad range of experience on our Board, but it would be advantageous to have marketing and / or fundraising experience.

Some aspects of the role include:

• Preparing for Board Meetings by reading all Board Documents sent prior to the meeting
• Provide guidance when required, to support CEO and Operations Manager
• Contribute to Improving Lives' review of Strategic Plan, as required
• Review policies and give feedback during Board Meetings

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and we are a disability confident employer.