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The Patients Association

Are you passionate about making a real difference in health and social care? Join our independent charity as a Trustee and be at the forefront of driving positive change. At The Patients Association, we work directly with patients and partner organisations to ensure the patient voice reaches the government, the NHS, and key stakeholders.

About Us 

The Patients Association is a leading campaigning charity that champions patient and public concerns across the health and social care sector. We work in partnership with patients, carers, and a diverse range of organizations, including the NHS and other charities, to ensure the patient voice is heard and their needs are met. Through our helpline and online resources, we provide vital information to thousands of people each year about the health and social care system.

Could You Help Shape Our Future? 

We're looking for individuals who share our vision of empowered patients accessing the care they need and can bring fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We're committed to ensuring our Board reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

 What's Involved? 

• Help guide our strategic direction
• Ensure patient voices shape healthcare policy
• Work alongside our dedicated team of trustees and staff

Want to join us? 

Send us your CV and a 2 page cover letter.

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.

Trustee Opportunity at Wandsworth Oasis

Supporting People Living with HIV and Challenging Stigma.

Wandsworth Oasis is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the charity in its mission to support people living with HIV. For nearly 30 years, we have provided grant funding to organisations that provide support, promote prevention, and raise awareness of HIV. We are looking for trustees who share a commitment to our purpose and can contribute to the charity’s strategic direction and sustainability.

About Wandsworth Oasis:
Wandsworth Oasis is a charity that raises funds through our network of eight charity shops. This enables us to award grants to London-based organisations that support people living with HIV or AIDS. In addition to funding, we strive to raise awareness about HIV and challenge the stigma that still surrounds the condition.

About the Trustee Role:
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of Wandsworth Oasis. Working as part of the Board and alongside the leadership team, you will help set the strategic direction, ensure financial stability, and provide governance oversight. As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will ensure the charity’s resources are used effectively and that our activities align with our charitable purpose. We would particularly like to hear from those with lived experience relevant to our purpose, as well as HR knowledge or previous governance experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:
* Governance and Compliance: Ensure that Wandsworth Oasis complies with charity law, company law, and other relevant legislation. Actively contribute to the Board’s role in providing strategic direction.
* Strategic Oversight: Work with co-trustees to ensure that Wandsworth Oasis meets its strategic objectives and delivers its charitable purpose
* Board Participation: Actively contribute to quarterly Board meetings and engage with specific skills, knowledge, or experience to ensure sound decision-making.
* Financial Stability: Safeguard the financial stability of Wandsworth Oasis by overseeing key operational and financial decisions.

Time Commitment:
The Board meets quarterly, and some trustees also serve on sub-committees that meet quarterly. We hold an annual Board awayday. Trustees may occasionally be asked to contribute to specific projects or related discussions. We ask that Trustees can serve a minimum three-year term.

How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Wandsworth Oasis on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to and request a candidate pack.

Timeline:
Closing Date – 22nd November 2024
Interviews (Online) – w/c 2nd December 2024

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

Could you be a Trustee at Wycombe Women’s Aid?

Wycombe Women’s Aid is an anti-racist and intersectional feminist charity which exists to provide independent, high-quality specialist services to women and children experiencing the effects of domestic violence.  Our vision is of a world where women and children live their lives free from domestic and sexual violence.  We are a women-only organisation, working from a trauma informed perspective, and committed to empowerment and self-help.  We listen to women and children and believe in women’s power to take back control of their lives.

We are seeking to appoint new, general Trustees and a Treasurer.  An induction programme and governance training will be provided for all new Trustees. 

Trustees are encouraged to share advice and experience in support of the CEO’s role in managing Wycombe Women’s Aid.  Trustees will have passion and interest in women’s and children's issues and experience and skills in any of the following areas:

· Financial management

· Social Care / Education / Health

· Charity work / Community work

· Housing

Experience of managing teams, monitoring and evaluation of services, strategic planning, fundraising and an understanding of, or lived experience of, domestic violence would also be beneficial. 

In return, we offer the opportunity to:

· support a local charity

· make a difference in your local community

· support a professional and committed staff team

· work with a small, friendly and passionate group of like-minded women

· support the cause of ending Violence Against Women and Girls

We are only seeking women for this role as the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.  We specifically encourage Black and minoritised women to apply for these roles as these are currently under-represented within our Trustee Board.                                      

Registered Charity Number - 299946

South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) want to strengthen their Board of Trustees with up to 4 new Trustee appointments, including a Treasurer. These are voluntary positions and provide opportunity to help SWAN to develop its strategic direction and sustain innovative services to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, primarily, but not solely, in counties across the South of England.

SWAN began life in Wiltshire and over the past 25 years has expanded into Somerset, Bristol, Dorset, Isle of Wight, West Berkshire and Portsmouth. We deliver high quality, independent advocacy services supporting a diverse range of vulnerable people. We have developed a model of advocacy which ensures everyone, including the most marginalised, have the same rights and opportunities as their fellow citizens. Our services are free at the point of delivery, confidential and non-judgemental.

We work with people from all walks of life and have already supported thousands of the most disadvantaged people to have their voice heard and their choices respected by those that are making decisions about their future.

We are looking for dynamic and empathetic people to become trustees within our organisation, people who have the passion and drive to support SWAN and help us to ensure that the voices around our Board table reflect and understand the communities we work in. We would encourage people from all sections of our communities to apply , but particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, and LGBTQ+ applicants because these groups are currently under-represented on our Board. We are happy to accept applications from people without prior Board experience but who can evidence their commitment to our purpose, values and ambitions and show a willingness to learn in the role.

The organisation is led and managed by the Chief Executive and the Executive Team who oversee the delivery of our services and the infrastructure that underpins them, and we believe that this, coupled with sound governance, will help us to achieve our vision and maximise our reach and impact.

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate some of the following:

• Experiences that will bring different perspectives to our organisation i.e. being a member of , or working in, diverse or minority communities.

• Having direct experience of using advocacy or support services

• An understanding of, or interest in, the lives of vulnerable adults including those who have been  victims of hate crime

• An understanding of, or interest in, the wider voluntary sector

• A commitment and willingness to improving the lives of vulnerable people

• Integrity, strategic vision and relationship building skills

• Governance, finance, and/or entrepreneurial experience

• Good communication skills and knowing how to work as part of a team

Time commitment averages 1 day a month, meeting locations are flexible and either face to face or virtual. Trustee expenses, including travel are paid.

Please note that for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a current DBS check.

Trustees - Campaign For National Parks

Would you like to make a difference for the National Parks of England and Wales?

Campaign For National Parks new strategy launched last year with three goals: better, equal and more National Parks, and we are explicit that securing reforms to address the inequalities in who visits, lives in and governs National Parks is a central plank of our ongoing and future work programme.

We are looking for two new trustees who share our passion for the work we do and who can help us ensure that National Parks are representative, inclusive and relevant to the nation today.

Trustee opportunities

We welcome candidates who can bring passion and commitment to our vision, with one or both of the following:

• Experience in working with underrepresented communities, championing social justice, and/or working with organisations to progress in action on antiracism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Commitment to EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) and lived experience or an appreciation of the challenges faced by people who are under-represented in National Parks. For example, young people, those from low income or ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+, or who are living with a disability.
• New Board members will be offered a full induction and we do not require previous experience as a board member to apply for Trustee roles.

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting Campaign for National Parks in the recruitment of these roles. Please ensure you read the Trustee Recruitment Pack before applying.

Our goal is to remove bias from the hiring process so for the first stage of the process, we are asking skill-based questions which will allow us to assess your approach to a problem and understand the knowledge and skills you can bring to the Board. Your answers will be anonymised, reviewed and scored by the selection panel. Please note that your responses should not exceed 250 words per question. You can save your application and return to it later if you wish. We will use the scores from the questions to shortlist for interviews, at which stage we will also review CV’s.

If you have any queries on this application process or would like clarification about any aspect of the roles, please contact Bernice Rook at Eastside People.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6th December. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in early Jan due to the break over the festive period.

Eastside People is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

HEALTHPROM TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT

HealthProm works to support vulnerable children, women and families disadvantaged by poor health, disability, social exclusion and forced displacement. We work in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Afghanistan and with migrant communities from those regions in the UK. 

Following a strategic review last year we are in the process of building up HealthProm’s activities and addressing the operational challenges of working in the region. We need an effective and active Board to support the work of our staff and partners.

We are planning for the succession of long-standing trustees. We are also aiming to strengthen the Board with new skills and experience. We are looking in particular for trustees with:

• experience in mobilising resources and fundraising
• engagement in countries of the region where HealthProm is involved, particularly Afghanistan.
• experience in sectors and issues in which HealthProm are involved: maternal and child health, social care, fostering, disability, child protection, children’s rights, parent advocacy, palliative care, early childhood intervention, inclusive education

There are exciting and demanding challenges ahead but we have the passion, belief and ambition to meet them. If you share our belief and commitment to improving the lives of communities living in challenging circumstances, I very much look forward to hearing from you.

The role

Trustees will join a small and active trustee Board supporting the effective delivery of HealthProm’s current programmes and guiding its future strategy and direction.

Time commitment

Every trustee is expected to prepare for and participate in HealthProm Board meetings in person or by skype (currently four per annum, each lasting three hours and held in London), and may also be asked to serve on one of its sub-committees.

In addition to this formal role we are looking for trustees who are able to dedicate some time to support staff in certain projects, initiatives or areas in which they have specialist skills, knowledge or experience.

HealthProm trustee appointments are unpaid but travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Overall Objective

With other trustees, to be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of HealthProm, developing the charity’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

· To take part in formulating and regularly reviewing the strategic aims of HealthProm, and evaluating performance against agreed targets

· To ensure that the policy and practices of HealthProm are in keeping with its objectives and its memorandum and articles of association (and any variations thereto) and that these are carried out by management.

· To ensure compliance of HealthProm with statutory and legal requirements

· To ensure that HealthProm functions within the legal and financial requirements of the Charities Commission and Companies House and strives to achieve best practice

· To ensure that the income of HealthProm is spent solely for the purposes as laid out in its objectives

· To act in the best interest of HealthProm at all times

Main duties

· To assist the Chair as an active member of the Trustee Board in exercising its responsibilities and functions

· To participate in meetings of Trustees, whether Board or committee meetings and in other exchanges as needed, ensuring HealthProm’s policies and concerns are reflected in their deliberations

· To be familiar with the operations of HealthProm to ensure that a critical and informed view can be maintained, and participating in appropriate training sessions.

· To contribute specific skills and contacts to support HealthProm.

· To promote HealthProm to as wide an audience of donors and beneficiaries as possible

Person specification

You should be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of the following criteria within your written application. These will be explored with you further at the preliminary interview stage, along with the additional criteria listed below. We are keen to ensure diversity on the Board.

The successful candidates will be able to give evidence of:

1. An understanding of, empathy with, and commitment to HealthProm’s vision, mission, values

2. Proven experience and expertise in at least one of the following:

· Resource mobilisation and management; institutional fundraising

· Knowledge of the region in which HealthProm operates

· Sectoral areas in which HealthProm is involved:

4. Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and an understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Director of Operations

5. The ability to work effectively as a collegiate member of a board while contributing an independent perspective

6. Some experience of board or committee membership in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation

7. Links to a network of current and relevant contacts

You should also be able to demonstrate:

1. An understanding of, and commitment to, the values of accountability, probity and openness.

2. An ability to process detail and get to the heart of an issue.

3. Confident and effective communication skills with a range of audiences and ability to act as an ambassador for the organisation.

4. A willingness to devote the time and effort required to effectively discharge the duties of this role.

The Timetable

The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th November 2024.

Preliminary interviews will be arranged in the week beginning 2nd December 2024

How to apply

To apply for this role, please provide the following:

· a short introductory statement demonstrating your motivation for this role and explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role

· a comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role, and including details of two referees.

All of these documents should be forwarded by email to Tanya Buynovskaya, Director of Operations. If you have any specific questions regardignt his role, please contact Tanya by e-mail.

West London Centre for Counselling is a registered charity that has been delivering high quality, free, confidential counselling to the local community in Hammersmith and Fulham for over 30 years. We are currently contracted by the NHS Talking Therapies service in Hammersmith and Fulham to deliver short-term therapeutic interventions of 12-20 weeks to people with mild to moderate mental health conditions. All clients receive an assessment before starting treatment, and we assess over 1,000 clients each year.

We have a dedicated, experienced team of clinicians and administrators, and premises in Hammersmith, off Glenthorne Road. We are a BACP accredited service.

We are looking to appoint new volunteer Trustees to join our Board, which meets 4 – 5 times a year, usually on a Monday or Thursday evening in Hammersmith. This is a chance to help to shape the future of the organisation, and to play a role in ensuring its continued success.

We would particularly like to hear from people with experience in strategic development, human resources, or financial management; however the most important thing is an interest in and enthusiasm for the fields of counselling, psychotherapy and/or NHS mental health provision.

If you are interested in joining our small, friendly board as a Trustee, and can commit to attending 4 board meetings each year, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position.

Thank you.

The Erasmus Darwin House Museum is an independent, accredited museum located in the Cathedral Close, Lichfield. Once the family home of Erasmus Darwin (1731 – 1802), doctor, inventor and published poet, the museum showcases the breadth of Erasmus’s interests and achievements

The museum is a small but growing organisation with ambitious plans for future expansion of its services. It is a registered charity operated as a company limited by guarantee. The board of directors of the company are also trustees of the charity. To help us grow we need experienced members of the public to join our Board. We are particularly keen to recruit members of the local community and those within the West Midlands area who have one or more of the following skills:

• Experience in museums. arts and culture

• Experience in education (including higher education )

• Expertise in Marketing, PR or Event Management.

• Knowledge of the current health and safety regulations and safeguarding children requirements.

Board meetings are held twice a year at Erasmus Darwin House Museum, Lichfield (or by zoom)  The Board  supports the Museum Manager and her staff. There is an active team of volunteers and a Friends of the Museum organisation who support the aims and objectives of the Museum.

Share Psychotherapy (Share) is recruiting for a Chair to lead our board of trustees.

We are in an exciting phase of development, strengthening our core clinical team, improving administrative and business systems and solidifying our financial position. We want to build upon our position as a centre of excellence in psychotherapy, by significantly increasing engagement of users, and to make an even bigger contribution to improving mental health in Sheffield.

The Chair of the Board will provide leadership as we develop and grow. Using your skills in leadership, communication, integrity and openness, you will work alongside the other trustees on the board to drive the ambitious vision for Share’s future and guide the staff and large volunteer base. The following areas represent the main elements of the role. Key activities that will usually be the responsibility of the Chair are:

· Lead with the Board the strategic and sustainable development the organization

· Chair formal board meetings and the annual AGM

· Ensure that trustees comply with their duties and the charity is well governed and all aspects of financial, corporate and clinical governance are maintained 

· Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the charity

· Be a proactive communicator and embrace a participatory leadership style

· Line manage and provide support to senior staff

The Board holds quarterly formal meetings (usually online), intervening monthly informal sessions and provides general oversight of the work of Share. The commitment as Chair is approximately 3-4 days per month.

We currently have a co-chair job share arrangement which has worked well for the organisation and the individuals holding the post. The board would be open to another co-chair arrangement and there is the opportunity to job share with one of our existing chairs, either as a permanent arrangement or for an introductory period.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Astrid Walker Bourne

We are looking for new trustees who are passionate about mental health research and the difference it can make to people’s lives. As a trustee you would be responsible, alongside other members of the board, for the effective running of the charity. This leadership is vital and at the McPin Foundation we ensure the trustee group is a visible and active part of the organisation. The board formally meets three times a year at the charity head office in London (and online—all meetings have a hybrid option). Trustees may also provide support in others ways such as chairing events, providing training to staff, sharing tools and template documents or offering to mentor/coach team members.

For further information on how to apply please go to the McPin Foundation website.

We are looking for a new Chair to lead a highly motivated group of trustees to support an inspiring charity for people with autism or a learning disability.

At Talkback we seek to enable everyone with autism or a learning disability to lead the fulfilling lives that they want and to actively contribute to their local community.

Our organisation began 24 years ago to give people with a learning disability a voice that was listened to. In response to the needs of the people we support as well as new legislation and the requirements of local and national government, we have diversified, developed and grown to become a highly successful organisation that delivers a wide range of projects across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

We support people aged 16 and above, helping them to define and achieve their life objectives through services such as education, health & wellbeing and employment support.  We provide a social network as well as a range of opportunities to engage in sport, woodwork, art and drama. 

We employ around 70 staff along with a dedicated group of volunteers. They are led by a highly experienced CEO and a motivated leadership group.  Supporting these professionals is a trustee group with a wide range of experience. Talkback has adapted and survived through challenging times. Government funding has always been limited and continues to be so.  This requires us to identify alternative sources of funding and to be imaginative in our approach to delivery.

We are looking for a Chair who is motivated to make a real difference to the lives of people who often face disadvantage and to offer leadership and help shape the strategic direction of Talkback. So, if you are someone who relishes a challenge, then leading the Board of Trustees at Talkback could be just what you are looking for.  You will work with a group of like-minded, passionate, experienced, and friendly people.

The role would be within Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, though most Board meetings are remote and would require around 5 hours of your time each month, as well as visits to charity services and events.

Principle roles and responsibilities

As Chair your role is to work closely with the CEO and Leadership team and to ensure that the skills and experience of Board members are used to the best advantage.  The Board exists to:

● Ensure the organisation complies with charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

● Ensure that the organisation pursues its stated charitable objectives as defined in the Constitution, by establishing a clear vision, set of values and strategy.

● Ensure that operational plans and budgets support the vision and strategy

● Ensure that the views of stakeholders including members are regularly sought and considered

● Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.

● Ensure that major risks to the Charity are identified and managed.

● Ensure that the organisation has appropriate governance structures.

● Support the Chief Executive Officer in the delivery of the charity’s objectives, holding them to account for the management and administration of the charity

As Chair you will be required to:

• Oversee the Board of Trustees ensuring that it comprises of a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge

• Chair the Trustee Board meetings and AGM, prepare and plan agendas and ensure agreed actions are implemented.

• Ensure that the opinions of all trustees are heard and respected, and oversee votes where required.

• Support the CEO and leadership team by attending charity events and by acting as an ambassador for the organisation.

• Provide line management of the CEO

• Attend key internal and external meetings

• Act as an ambassador for the charity.

Personal Attributes

· Enthusiasm and commitment together with strong interpersonal skills and experience of operating at a strategic level

· The ability to engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds

· The ability to influence others without dominating, ensuring that everyone contributes towards discussions and the decision-    making process

· Willingness to attend functions and build relationships with local partners

Safeguarding Statements

‘Talkback is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) and references. Successful applicants will also have to complete a Fit and Proper Person’s Declaration.

Join our board of trustees at York Childcare!

We are seeking passionate, dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees at York Childcare. As a trustee, you will play a vital role in guiding our organisation, ensuring we continue to make a positive impact in our community and beyond.

Why become a Trustee?

Make a difference: Use your expertise to influence key decisions and help us achieve our mission. Gain experience: Enhance your leadership, governance and strategic planning skills. Collaborate: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who share your passion for change.

What we are looking for:

Commitment to our values and mission. Skills in areas such as; Finance, HR legal, Ofsted, childcare and early years and Out of School Clubs. Willingness to dedicate time for meetings and strategic planning.

No previous trustee experience is required- just enthusiasm, fresh perspectives and a desire to contribute!

Apply today! If you would like some more information, please email us.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced finance professional to join Gaddum’s Board of Trustees. Our work is evolving, and we need a financial expert to guide us into the future.

What we're looking for: A background in finance, accounting, or auditing, with the ability to oversee financial governance. Experience in budgeting, financial strategy, or holding organisations accountable for financial performance. A commitment to using your skills to support a charity that is making a real impact in the community. Whether you are a qualified accountant, have financial expertise in the public, private, or third sector, or have experience working with charity finance, we want to hear from you. 

About Gaddum, and our financial needs

Our vision is for every individual and community we serve to have equitable health, wealth and self. As a trusted charity serving Greater Manchester for nearly 200 years, we are dedicated to promoting wellbeing, challenging inequalities, and empowering individuals and communities.

At the core of Gaddum’s work is the need to allocate resources effectively and efficiently. With the increasing challenges of securing funding in the third sector, robust financial oversight is essential. A Finance Trustee will bring the expertise needed to oversee the charity’s financial strategies, ensuring that we operate within our means while continuing to deliver high-quality services to the community. Your knowledge will help guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with charity regulations and standards.

Additionally, a Finance Trustee will support the wider board in making informed decisions by offering clear insights into the charity’s financial status and the potential risks and opportunities ahead. This strategic guidance will be invaluable as Gaddum navigates a complex funding landscape and seeks to diversify its income streams. Our vision is for every individual and community we serve to have equitable health, wealth and self. As a trusted charity serving Greater Manchester for nearly 200 years, we are dedicated to promoting wellbeing, challenging inequalities, and empowering individuals and communities. 2 By adding a finance professional to our board, Gaddum will strengthen its governance structure and build on nearly 200 years of service, ensuring we continue to thrive for decades to come.

With a focus on ensuring financial sustainability, the Finance Trustee will also contribute to the development of long-term financial plans that align with Gaddum’s mission of promoting wellbeing, challenging inequalities, and empowering communities. Your finance expertise will work closely with the Head of Finance, enhance the board’s ability to make well-rounded, informed decisions that safeguard Gaddum’s future and extend our impact across the region.

By adding a finance professional to our board, Gaddum will strengthen its governance structure and build on nearly 200 years of service, ensuring we continue to thrive for decades to come.

Why become a trustee?

Becoming a charity trustee is an incredibly rewarding experience. On a personal level, it offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on causes you are passionate about, contributing to the wellbeing of communities and individuals in need. The sense of fulfilment that comes from helping shape the future of a charity and seeing the tangible difference it makes in people's lives is unmatched.

Professionally, trusteeship provides a unique opportunity to develop skills in governance, leadership, and strategic planning. Working alongside other dedicated professionals, you gain insights into how organisations are run and expand your network in the process. The responsibility of overseeing financial, legal, and operational decisions strengthens your decision-making skills, while the collaboration required fosters valuable teamwork and communication abilities.

If you’re ready to make a difference and support Gaddum’s continued success, get in touch with our CEO, Ben Whalley, or Chair, Elaine Mills, for an informal chat. Visit our website for more information.

Instructions on expressing an interest: Please complete an Expression of Interest on one side of A4 which outlines how you meet the essential (and, if applicable, desirable) criteria below and forward it along with a current CV to Gaddum's HR team.

Closing date: This is a rolling recruitment, so as-and-when Expression of Interests come through from candidates we will respond.

Next steps: We will respond to all submitted applications within three working days to inform applicants of the outcome, and interviews will be held at the earliest convenience.

Why join us?

Young people and adults with disabilities, neurodivergence and disadvantage are 3 times less likely than anyone else to have a paid job.

This has a huge impact on every aspect of an adult’s life. It is well-evidenced that young people and adults who are unemployed are more likely to live in poverty, lack confidence and self-worth and feel isolated from friends and family.

Depending on the disability you live with, the situation is even worse. Just 1 in 20 adults living with a learning disability and just 3 in 50 adults living with a mental health challenge have a paid job.

The disability/neurodivergence employment gap is harmful and unfair. It’s also fixable. Over 20 years of experience shows us that young people and adults with disabilities are able to find and stay in work with the right help. Employers benefit too.

Everyone at Ways into Work is passionate about supporting people with disabilities, neurodivergence and disadvantage to find the right job for them, secure paid employment and sustain their job with our help.

Why now is the right time to join us

This is an exciting time to join us as earlier this year we converted to a charity (from a CIC). As we look to the future, we are seeking to build on the expertise we have established over the last 20 years.

To date we have relied heavily on contracts from local government. The need to diversify our income base, to support more clients into employment and to provide a more secure future for our clients, fed into our decision to become a charity.

We are seeking a Trustee, who has worked in fundraising, to provide a strategic steer for this work. In the months ahead we will be looking to revise our strategy, recruit a Head of Fundraising and put in place the infrastructure needed to begin to establish new income streams. You would have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping these processes, bringing us closer to delivering the support we know our clients need.

Trustee Role Description

As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the charity and ensuring good governance. You will contribute to ensuring that the charity fulfils its mission, operates effectively, and remains accountable to its clients - adults and young people living with disabilities and neurodiversity. 

Duties:

• Oversee, support and advise the development of our fundraising capability.
• Support and provide advice on achieving Ways into Work’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Review and approve operational strategies, policies and recommendations, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Act as ambassador for Ways into Work, promoting our work and building networks of interested parties who are enthusiastic about our work.
• Other Duties as are listed in the Candidate Pack

About you: 

You do not need to have previous experience of acting as a Trustee. We are looking for you to bring the personal skills and qualities outlined in the Candidate Pack, alongside expert knowledge in fundraising.

We recognise the specialist skills required for different areas of fundraising and would value specialist knowledge in one or more of the following areas so you can provide strategic steers and advice: corporates, major donors, individual giving, community fundraising and/or Trusts and Foundations.

We would greatly value experience of acting at a senior level (such as in a ‘Head of’ role) as you will need to be comfortable sharing your expertise with the wider Board, and offering support and constructive challenge to our new Head of Fundraising and senior leadership team.

We recognise the enormous value of lived experience. We know that there is no ‘us’ and ‘them’. Many in Ways into Work live with disabilities or neurodiversity and/or have wider lived experiences that offer huge value to the work we deliver.