Trustee Volunteer Roles

TRUSTEE VACANCY FOR BERKSHIRE VISION

Berkshire Vision is a local charity with a 114-year heritage of supporting blind and visually impaired children and adults across the County, helping them to live their lives to the full. Did you know that 1 in 5 of us will experience sight loss in our lifetime? 

With a growing service-user base, a committed team, and enthusiastic volunteers, this is an exciting time to join the Berkshire Vision Board. We are now seeking new people to join our charity as trustees on an unpaid basis. You don’t need prior experience as a Trustee. At Berkshire Vision, we are a close-knit team that supports each other, and all the necessary training and guidance about taking on a Trustee role will be provided.

We are hoping to attract committed individuals ideally with experience in one or more of the following areas; Sight Loss, Accountancy, income generation, NHS, HR, Safeguarding, Disability and/or Social care but all applications from other areas will be welcome. Whatever your background, if you are interested in helping to make a difference to local people with sight loss, we would love to hear from you.

As a Trustee you will attend 4 board meetings per year, providing strategic direction, guidance and support to the Senior Leadership Team. Depending on your expertise and available commitment there are additional sub-committees that meet about 4 times per year. Trustees have independent control over, and legal responsibility for, a charity’s management and administration. They play a very important role, in a sector that contributes significantly to our community. Trustees are also encouraged to support fundraising and awareness events.

Being a trustee is rewarding for many reasons - from a sense of making a difference to the lives of visually impaired people in Berkshire, to gaining new experiences and making new relationships.

You will have the opportunity to:

● Utilise your skills for the public benefit through the support of a leading regional sight loss charity.

● Deepen your understanding of charity management and governance.

● Support the achievements of Berkshire Vision’s charitable objectives, resulting in a visible difference for people with sight loss.

We’re looking for a motivated finance professional to provide financial direction to our local advice charity and help us improve our long-term financial sustainability. If you’re excited to help us grow and strengthen our resilience so that we meet the advice needs of the diverse communities we serve, we would love to hear from you.

The Treasurer is an officer of the Trustee Board and not a paid member of staff.  The purpose of the role is to ensure that the charity’s finances and supporting financial control systems are robust and comply with relevant regulations.

The role works closely with the Chair of the Trustee Board, the Chief Executive and the volunteer Financial Accountant.

The Treasurer is responsible for chairing the Finance sub-committee, including preparing the agenda and arranging for the production of the minutes of each quarterly meeting,

Treasurer main duties and responsibilities

Financial accounts

· Every quarter, review entries on Xero made by volunteer Financial Accountant (

· Review quarterly management accounts prepared by volunteer Financial Accountant before submitting report to the Trustee Board

· Ensure that year-end accounts are prepared to in compliance with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) Accounting for Charities and submitted by the deadline to Charity Commission and Companies House, and make arrangements for them to be independently examined as required

Budgets and planning

· Prepare annual budget and obtain Trustee Board sign off each March

· Review and update forecast of annual outturn

Financial control and compliance

· Comply with the charity’s financial policies and procedures

·Liaise with the CEO to prepare costings for any funding bid applications

· Ensure capital expenditure authorisations and limits are followed, and prepare expenditure justifications where appropriate

· Ensure that money received is spend only on the purposes for which it was given and ensure that reports and accounts demonstrating this are submitted to funders

· Submit regular financial reports to national Citizens Advice as required, and meet all financial obligations of the Citizens Advice Membership scheme

Relationship with Trustee Board

· Provide financial advice as required to the Chair and Trustee Board

· Explain, guide and advise the Board on the key assumptions and financial implications of the budget, operational and strategic plans

· Keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities

· Ensure that all Board members have a clear understanding of the accounts presented at meetings

· Ensure that the organisation has an appropriate reserves policy and a realistic budget that meets the service’s needs

· Provide input to the risk register process

· Present accounts at the Annual General Meeting in an accessible way

· Chair the Finance sub-committee, preparing the agenda and arranging for the production of the minutes for each quarterly meeting

Treasury

· Act as key contact on the charity’s bank accounts

· Transfer money between savings bank accounts to optimise interest income

· Maximise the interest on savings by comparing available interest rates

· Review investments (in conjunction with other trustees)

· Review and update cheque signatory and electronic payment authorisation

· Authorise salaries and PAYE payments to HMRC

Other (annual)

· Review reserves policy

· Prepare salary review (in conjunction with Personnel Committee)

· Review office insurance policy

· Review Gift Aid claim prepared by volunteer Financial Accountant

Trustee – Legal / Compliance

We are seeking a trustee with a legal background who will be able to support a specific aspect of our work, such as safeguarding, recruitment or HR, employment.

As a Trustee for Soundabout, we’re looking for people who are:

• Passionate about the work of Soundabout – helping to create musical communities without barriers, with a focus on ensuring that people with severe and profound learning disabilities have a voice
• Committed to Soundabout’s vision, mission, and values
• Committed to, and willing to learn more about, Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Comfortable speaking their mind and listening to others
• Willing to learn and speak about the issues facing Learning Disabled people
• Strategic and critical thinkers who can make decisions based on information they are given
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Willing to spend the time and effort needed to fulfil the role of a trustee
• Understand and accept the legal responsibilities of being a trustee.

Join us and help support a small Southwark based charity working with adults with learning disabilities

We are looking for new trustees to join our purpose driven and welcoming Board of Trustees in our work to enhance the lives of adults with learning disabilities through music, art, dance, drama, cooking and gardening.

This is an exciting time to join us, with opportunities to contribute and to help shape our future. If you are thoughtful and energetic and want to help make a difference, please apply. We welcome those who have no experience of being a trustee and will provide induction and support. Commitment and enthusiasm is more important.

We want a Board that reflects our community. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals. We strongly encourage applications from the Black, racially minoritized and other under-represented communities, and people with experience of learning disability – either personally, professionally, as a carer or a volunteer. This will help us draw on a wide range of knowledge, interests and skills when making the decisions that will improve the lives of our service users.

We would like new trustees to have some of these interests and skills but not all:

Service user engagement, raising funds, digital delivery, helping board meetings to run smoothly and knowledge about learning disabilities.

As a trustee, you will be involved in key decision making to ensure this charity is well managed and delivers a good service for our users.  The Board meets 4-5 times a year.  There are opportunities for trustees to become involved in projects and working groups.

About Caspari Foundation:

Caspari Foundation is the UK’s only provider of educational psychotherapy in schools, and the UK’s leading trainer in this field. It offers a safe way for children to explore and make sense of experiences that may be blocking their development. The aim is to help them to learn about themselves, improve their relationships with peers and staff, and gain confidence. Together, this enables them to experience the joy of learning. Caspari Foundation is forward thinking, progressive and fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

What will you be doing:

We are looking for a new Trustee to act as Company Secretary. This role is for someone who is organised and methodical, with an eye for detail. They will take minutes at Subgroups and Board meetings and be responsible for the completion of the official returns to Companies House. This Trustee will also participate fully in Board meetings and play an important part in in ensuring the effective governance of the organisation by supporting the Board of Trustees in fulfilling their legal, regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities.

What are we looking for:

We need someone who has excellent written, communication, administrative and organisational skills and who can produce concise and relevant minutes of meetings, as well as dealing with official board correspondence. The role is also responsible for ensuring the Board of Trustees complies with the relevant charity and company regulations so must have an awareness of these, or the ability to learn. 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 Caspari Foundation.

What difference will you make:

This position is vital for the Board of Trustees' effectiveness in guiding the organisation. Joining Caspari Foundation allows you to shape its future and uphold governance standards. Becoming a Trustee offers a rewarding opportunity in the charity sector, providing valuable personal and professional skills for work and life.

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

Additional duties as Company Secretary:

Compliance and Governance

• To work with the Chair to ensure the Board of Trustees complies with the relevant charity and company regulations
• To deal with official board correspondence
• Ensure that Company Law, Charity Law and regulatory requirements of reporting and public accountability are compiled with
• Acting as custodian of the constitution (articles of association and the memorandum of association), in liaison with the Trustees, reviewing its appropriateness and monitoring that the Charity's activities reflect the objects set out in the governing document

Support to Trustees

• To oversee the induction of new Trustees into the charity, including the undertaking of the Disclosure and Barring check (DBS)
• To fulfil such other duties as may be required from time to time by the Board of Trustees

Meetings and Annual General Meeting (AGM)

• Liaise with the Chair to organise the AGM in accordance with the organisation’s governing documents, including the preparation and distribution of necessary reports and documentation
• Ensure that proper notice is given, and all necessary legal requirements are fulfilled for the AGM
• To take concise and relevant minutes of meetings subgroup and board meetings, sending them to the board in a timely manner

Person Specification  - Essential

• Proven experience in a company secretary, governance, or administrative role, ideally within a non-profit or charity setting
• Be a Director of the company (limited by guarantee) Please check that you fulfil the conditions on the UK government website 
• Be willing to provide data required to be added to the Charity Commission website, Companies House website and the Financial Conduct Authority Register – your name only will be visible to the public. 
• Have a Disclosure and Barring Service check for Caspari Foundation (DBS check are not currently portable unless you have joined the update service)
• Regularly attend Full Board meetings (currently every 3 months)
• Be confident about our purpose and work and be an ambassador for Caspari Foundation
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Integrity, strategic vision and good/independent judgement
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as Trustee – Company Secretary. Subgroups are held quarterly
• Ability to take decisions for the good of the organisation
• Willingness to speak one's mind and listen to the views of other
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee

Time Commitment:

• Four meetings a year Four meetings a year (one per quarter, dates agreed with trustees)
• Further ad hoc (up to three) meetings a year to support the charity’s running and decision-making process

Term Length: Successful applicants will sign up to a (renewable) three-year term

Overview of the role:

Uttlesford 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. As a Trustee you will play a vital role by ensuring that we are meeting the demand for our services, providing help and support to people in crisis in the local community as well as providing strategic direction for the charity.

Trustees ensure that the foodbank acts in conformity with its purpose and with charity legislation, and that good governance, best practice policies and rigorous financial supervision are in place. They will be required to work collaboratively, with other trustees and with the staff and volunteers of the foodbank, and other external agencies.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the Foodbank 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 work alongside the Treasurer and the trustee 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 our 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 wider audience of potential funders and beneficiaries.
• To act with reasonable care and skill, giving your time, thought and energy to your role.
• To promote the Uttlesford Foodbank in the community.
• Ensure an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.

About you

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 Uttlesford Foodbank.
• A knowledge and passion for your local community.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• 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: 

• Charity Governance
• Strategy Development
• P/R Marketing
• Health
• Children & Young People.

We know that having volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds 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 particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of poverty, and also those who live in the south of the district (Stansted, Dunmow and Takeley areas).

Benefits of volunteering

• Use your existing skills to make a difference.
• Meet new people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the local community.
• Make a real difference to the running of the Foodbank.
• A full trustee induction is in place to support the prospective candidate within their role, as well as access to ongoing training provided by the Trussell Trust.

Impact of your role

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 Uttlesford Foodbank.

At Sponsorstars, we believe that every child is unique and deserves the chance to dream, to achieve incredible things and to look forward to a wonderful future. We aim to help disadvantaged young people in the UK by giving them warm clothing, school uniform and other essential resources. We collobarate with schools to help us identify the children most in need.

As a trustee, you will help us to achieve our goals by giving strategic direction to the charity, helping with fundraising, writing newsletters to our sponsors, visiting schools and contacting our ambassadors as well as other tasks that need to be done to further the growth of the charity.

Trustees are expected to attend four trustees' meeting in London each year.

Trustees need to be mindful of safeguarding and general data protection regulations.

Ideally trustees will be able to devote a few hours a month to the charity as well as attending the trustees' meetings.

Join Our Board of Trustees and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you have skills and experience that could help guide a charity to success? We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees.

About Us

Work Stress Solutions is an Epsom based charity with the goal to offer genuine support to anyone facing vulnerabilities, whether they are related to mental health, physical disabilities, or learning disabilities, and with your help, we can achieve even more. More information about WSS can be found on our website Work Stress Solutions - Make life work for you

Role of a Trustee

As a trustee, you will:

· Provide strategic direction and oversight

· Ensure the charity is well-managed and financially sound

· Support and challenge the team

· Act as an ambassador for the charity

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Skills in governance, creating effective policies, Charity law, fundraising, bid witting and local networking are particularly appreciated but all skills are valued and do make a difference. Most importantly, we seek individuals who are passionate about our cause and committed to making a difference.

What You’ll Gain

· The opportunity to make an impact in your community

· Experience in governance and strategic planning

· Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals

· Personal and professional growth

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our Board of Trustees, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and what you can bring to the role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Join us in making a difference. Together, we can achieve great things!

Trustee

Location: Richard House Children's Hospice, Richard House Drive, E16 3RG
Salary: unpaid voluntary role; expenses paid
Department: Volunteering
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Fixed term

Become a Trustee for Richard House Children’s Hospice

Join us, London’s first children’s hospice, as a Trustee to support our mission:

We create life-changing support for children and their families with life-limiting illnesses
We’re a source of hope and joy, bringing communities together

In this voluntary role, you will uphold our values and build relationships with like-minded individuals, share knowledge and collaborate to achieve a common goal.  You will also provide support and guidance to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, acting as critical friend and offering advice as needed.

Read our Trustee Recruitment Pack attached to find out what Richard House is all about, what we are looking for, the benefits of being a Trustee and how to apply.

We will close the advert on Sunday 24 November 2024.  Interviews are scheduled for Friday 29 November 2024.

Richard House is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

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Use your expertise in finance, NHS leadership, commissioning, and commercial and join the Board of an outstanding, high-profile care provider with a national and international reputation as an innovator in end-of-life care, research and education.

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

Applications close on Monday 2nd December

Who we are.

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

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

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

To achieve our vision, we are undertaking a significant refurbishment of our main site and planning our estate requirements to match our future needs. As two of our Trustees come to the end of their terms next year, we are looking for new Trustees to join us in the new year 2025.

About the roles.

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

We are looking for three new Trustees with director-level experience to add to our existing skilled and diverse team of Trustees as we deliver outstanding care across South East London.

We are looking for a new Chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk committee as our current Chair of the committee, Catherine McDonald will come to the end of her term in September 2025. We are looking for someone with experience of finance and audit committees and it would be helpful to have charity finance experience.

As Eleanor Brown comes to the end of her term in September 2025, we are looking for a Trustee with strategic knowledge and experience of our health system, especially with primary care and/or community experience and particularly in South East London; we work across Croydon, Bromley, Southwark, Lewisham, and Lambeth. This person could bring expertise in commissioning, NHS leadership and/or clinical skills.

We want to appoint a third trustee to our Board, and we are open about the skillset and background of this person. We are interested in someone bringing local knowledge and experience to the Board, potentially with a commercial and/or fundraising background. Equally, we are interested in welcoming a trustee with experience in community development and supporting the local areas to improve end of life care. We would also welcome a trustee with experience in local government experience in the five boroughs we are active in. Whatever your background, we are looking for a person who is committed to the work of St Christopher’s as a compassionate and innovative modern hospice with a growing reputation nationally and internationally.

Our new Trustees will have the opportunity to be part of shaping St Christopher’s vision and always keeping the needs of the community at the forefront of what the hospice does, so it is vital that trustees have an affinity or passion for our work in end-of-life care.

Time Commitment

The board meets quarterly between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at our Sydenham site. We have an annual Board Away Day and an AGM. Trustees will join one of our subcommittees, which meets quarterly for an hour and a half online.

Overall, including events, preparation for board meetings, and ad hoc conversations with fellow board members and the executive team, we expect the overall time commitment to be the equivalent of up to a day a month, spread across various engagements.

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

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close Monday 2nd December.

Discovery Multi-Academy Trust was formed in 2016 and is the result of the amalgamation of three primary schools from across the Plymouth area; including Oakwood Primary Academy, Beechwood Primary Academy and Weston Mill Community Primary Academy. We are also fortunate enough to be able to provide an alternative nurture provision, for primary aged children from schools across the city – The Edison Centre.

A trustee at DMAT plays a crucial role in the strategic oversight of the trust. Their responsibilities include ensuring that the trust's vision, mission, and values are upheld, and that its schools are delivering high-quality education. 

What will you be doing?

• Trustees help set the long-term vision and strategic direction of the trust. They collaborate with the executive leadership team to develop and implement strategic plans that ensure the trust's goals and objectives are met. 
• Trustees are responsible for holding the executive leadership team accountable for the educational and financial performance of the trust. They monitor progress against strategic objectives, performance indicators, and financial targets to ensure the trust's schools are performing well. 
• Trustees oversee the trust’s financial health, ensuring resources are managed effectively, budgets are adhered to, and financial risks are mitigated. They scrutinize financial reports, approve budgets, and ensure that funds are used appropriately to support educational outcomes. 
• Trustees ensure that the trust complies with legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements. They identify and manage risks, ensuring that robust systems are in place for safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection. 
• Trustees work to ensure that high educational standards are maintained across all schools within the trust. They review academic performance data, support school improvement initiatives, and ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils. 
• Trustees engage with a range of stakeholders, including parents, pupils, staff, and the local community, to understand their needs and perspectives. They ensure that stakeholder views are considered in decision-making processes. 
• Trustees act with integrity and in the best interests of the trust and its pupils. They promote a culture of transparency, inclusivity, and ethical behaviour across the organisation. 
• Trustees provide both support and challenge to the executive leadership team, offering guidance and expertise while also asking critical questions to ensure robust decision-making. 
• Trustees commit to ongoing training and development to enhance their skills and knowledge, staying informed about educational best practices, governance, and relevant legislation. 

By fulfilling these responsibilities, trustees play a vital role in ensuring the success and sustainability of Discovery Multi Academy Trust and its commitment to delivering high-quality education.

What are we looking for?

Skills:

1. Strategic Thinking
2. Financial Acumen
3. Analytical Skills
4. Communication Skills
5. Problem-Solving
6. Governance Knowledge

Experience:

1. Educational Sector Experience
2. Leadership and Management
3. Financial Management
4. Policy and Regulatory Compliance
5. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Qualities:

1. Integrity and Ethics
2. Commitment
3. Objectivity and Impartiality
4. Collaborative Approach

What difference will you make?

Trustees influence the quality of education and student outcomes by setting high standards and ensuring that effective teaching and learning practices are in place. Their decisions and oversight can lead to improved academic performance, better support for students with diverse needs, and enhanced overall educational experiences. 

By monitoring academic data and supporting school improvement initiatives, trustees can help schools implement strategies that raise student achievement and close attainment gaps.

Trustees ensure the financial stability and sustainability of the trust. Their oversight ensures that resources are allocated efficiently and that financial risks are managed, which directly impacts the trust’s ability to maintain and improve its educational provision. Effective budget oversight and financial planning by trustees can lead to investments in new educational resources, facilities, and staff development, thereby enhancing the learning environment. 

Trustees shape the strategic direction and growth of the trust. Their decisions regarding expansion, partnerships, and new initiatives help the trust adapt to changing educational landscapes and community needs. Trustees might approve the addition of new schools to the trust, enabling it to expand its reach and impact more students, while ensuring that new schools meet the trust’s standards of excellence. 

Trustees ensure that the trust operates within legal and regulatory frameworks. Their vigilance in governance and compliance helps prevent issues that could harm the trust’s reputation or effectiveness. By ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations, trustees help create a safe and secure environment for students and staff. Trustees foster positive relationships with parents, pupils, staff, and the wider community.

Time Commitment

Mostly during office hours

Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month

Voluntary role no Charity experience necessary

Crossroads Care Surrey is a registered charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers across Surrey for over 40 years.  They recognise the immense challenges these individuals face and offer a range of quality care services to assist those caring for people of all ages with various health conditions and disabilities.  Their trained team of carer support workers and volunteers provides essential help in carers’ homes and communities, allowing them to take much-needed breaks from their caring responsibilities.  Their mission is to keep families together and ensure that unpaid carers maintain their well-being.

Crossroads Care Surrey are seeking three Trustees with specific skills in HR, Business Development and Finance, to work closely as part of their Board to bring new insight and skills to set and approve the strategic direction of the charity.

What is a Trustee

• Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact people’s lives and make a real difference to our community.
• Trustees are the people who lead the charity and decide how it is run. They play a vital role in helping to define and develop the work of the charity.
• Trustees work alongside the management team, using their skills and experience to help the charity to define and achieve its strategic aims. But they do not undertake the day-to-day work of running the organisation.
• Trustees give their time on a voluntary basis. They are not paid fees, but they can claim reasonable expenses.

The Business Development Trustee will be a dynamic individual with the background/knowledge and skills in the areas of: Business Development; Enterprise; Corporate Social Responsibility; Company Sponsorship; Corporate Sponsorship. You will have experience of building partnerships and conducting successful sales campaigns, project planning and networking.

The Finance Trustee will ideally a fully qualified accountant with a strong background in commercial finance. You will support strategic financial decisions by analysing trends, assessing risks, and identifying opportunities. 

The HR Trustee will be an experienced qualified HR professional that can bring experience of delivering people strategy and organisational development initiatives. You will have knowledge in commercial HR and employment law. 

Crossroads Care Surrey encourage candidates who can help increase the diversity of the Board to make their organisation more inclusive - especially those who have an interest in making a difference to the lives of unpaid carers across Surrey.

Could this be the ideal role for me?

To be considered for this role, you will require the following:

• Commitment to the organisation. 
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Excellent networking skills, influencing and communications skills 
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Good, independent judgement and to work effectively as a member of a team.

What's in it for you.

• Volunteering experience
• Involvement in senior management teams and board activity
• Working with different sets of people
• Specific experience within the different teams
• General management experience
• Annual strategic away day with Trustees and Senior Management Team

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. 

These unremunerated roles are open to all.  To apply for these exceptional opportunities, please submit your CV and supporting statement via the Charisma website.

If you would like to have an initial discussion with Sandra Smith, Associate Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment, prior to submitting your application, please get in touch.

Closing date for applications:  5 January 2025
Interview date:  w/c 13 January 2025 
Board away day: 28 January 2025

Role Description: Trustee
To be a Trustee of an organisation is an exciting and fulfilling role and the most effective Boards are ones which benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets.

The role of a Trustee is to ensure that GFS fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries and delivers on our vision, mission and values.

Key Responsibilities
The statutory duties of a trustee are:
• To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document (articles of association).
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
• To 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.
• To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
• To protect and ensure the proper investment of the organisation’s funds.
• To appoint the Chief Executive and monitor their performance.
• In addition, with other trustees, to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:
• Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
• Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Taking care of the charity’s assets.

The Board of Trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the impact of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

Beyond the statutory duties of GFS, we ask that our trustees take a supporting role within the organisation to help drive the delivery of the strategy and support the team. This could include activities such as chairing committees/working groups, mentoring members of the team or actively supporting meetings with potential funders for example.

Personal Qualities & Skills
• A commitment to the mission, vision and values of GFS
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role of Trustee
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.
• Integrity and a willingness to speak their mind • Good, independent judgement and strategic vision.
• An ability to think creatively
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• An understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Chief Executive.

Construction Youth Trust is a forward-thinking charity whose mission is to help young people reach their full potential and take their first steps towards a rewarding working life. We prepare young people for the world of work, support them to build their skills and confidence and connect them with opportunities and employers aligned with their abilities and interests.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our dynamic Board of Trustees to support the strategic growth and development of the Trust and to strengthen the Board in the specific areas of safeguarding and community development. 

Time Commitment

You will attend quarterly Full Board meetings (Half day, face-to-face in London during working hours).

Once established, there may be opportunity to join our Resources & Governance and Nominations committees, who also meet quarterly but typically online for 1-3 hour meetings. For candidates with significant safeguarding experience there may also be opportunity to support the Safeguarding Team, who meet quarterly, typically online. 

What are we looking for?

We are particularly seeking additional skills/experiences in one or more of these areas:

• Significant safeguarding knowledge & experience, ideally with online with the responsibility of a safeguarding lead
• Lived experience or good knowledge of the barriers facing the young people we work with
• Good knowledge, experience or networks in community groups/charities supporting CYT beneficiaries

No previous trustee experience is required, just a passion for championing social mobility and unlocking the career potential of young people. 

Please refer to the Charity Commission Essential Trustee guide for a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of a trustees as well other useful trustee guidance and information. 

What difference will you make?

Shape the future: Guide the Trust’s strategic direction and ensure we stay true to our mission.

Have a real impact: Work alongside fellow trustees and staff to help us deliver our aim of connecting young people to rewarding careers and make a real difference to the life chances of young people

Gain new skills and make connections: We offer full support and training for trustees, as well as the opportunity to learn alongside our talented Board of Trustees. You can read about our current board members on our website.

Before you apply

If you are interested in being considered for the position please send a cover letter of no more than 500 words detailing how you feel you align to the desired skills and experience and why you’d like to become a trustee of Construction Youth Trust accompanied by your CV.

All applications will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee and the Full Board before candidates are invited to interview. Interviews are expected to take place in January 2025.