Trustee Volunteer Roles

Do you want to join a Board with an ambitious strategy to grow the amount of care we provide to people with complex disabilities, within a well established care organisation? At Vision Homes, we are seeking to recruit passionate and committed new trustees to our Board to help shape future strategy and growth.

We are seeking Trustees to bring additional knowledge and input to our Board. It is an opportunity for those that who are keen to use their skills and experience, whether professional or personal, to make sure Vision Homes can continue to serve and to grow the excellent care that it provides to people with complex needs such as sensory impairment with acquired brain injury. Those in our care range in age, and have differing needs, and we aim to offer personalised care so that everyone can live the best life that they can. 

We’re particularly interested to hear from you if have direct experience of adult care services (care homes or home care) or experience in the supported housing sector. We also have a need to add to our skills and diversity, as a Board, in areas such as charity, governance, strategic management, or experience as a Chartered Surveyor. No prior experience of sitting on a board is necessary as we offer induction and training.

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity saves lives in our communities, but we could help even more people. Why wouldn’t you want to be our next Chair of Trustees?

We’re looking for an experienced Trustee who knows how excellent Boards work, how to get the very best out of great people, and how to help wonderful organisations become even better. We need someone who is a natural networker and people-person, who can understand complex information, and can ask key questions in a way that is as supportive as it is challenging. But most importantly, our new Chair will need to share our Values – we pride ourselves on being Collaborative, Dedicated, Curious and Compassionate.

We don’t ask for a big time commitment as we have a professional management team who take full responsibility for the week-to-week running of the charity, but we do need someone who has the time and space to carry out this role well. So although the average might be a couple of hours a week, this can be really variable and you will need to be able to make time in the working day occasionally, with good notice.

We try to meet in person, as collaboration is better that way, and you will need to get out and about from time to time to meet key stakeholders or attend events. Due to this, and the need to understand our communities and help us reach more people, you will need to be local – we cover Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and parts of Wiltshire.

Application deadline: 09:00 on Monday 8 July.

Interested?
Please click the apply button.
​​​​​​​You will be directed to our website where you can download our Chair Recruitment Pack to give you some more information and hopefully answer the questions you have complete your application for this position.

We are keen to represent the diversity of the people we serve, and welcome applications from communities who may be under-represented in our workforce or the type of roles we are recruiting for.

No agencies please.

Following a review of our Board, we are looking for people who are committed to developing our services to the population of Derby City, South Derbyshire, East Staffordshire, Tamworth and surrounding areas. We are specifically looking for people with a finance, HR or legal background. Applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are encouraged.

That is not the only criteria as the main element we are looking for is a passion to help us improve the lives of the people that we serve.  

Practical Considerations

Evening Board Trustee meetings are held approximately every 12 weeks. We also hold sub-committees every 12 weeks. The total time commitment for a Trustee is at least 1 day per month; induction and training are provided, as is support from an experienced and knowledgeable Trustee and staff team. Trustees are not paid, but expenses are covered. A DBS (criminal records check) will be required.

Essential

· Will require references

· Own computer or secure access to one

· Long term commitment

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the role, please visit our company website for contact details

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is a charity created to serve our local community of over 600,000 people across Derby City, South Derbyshire, East Staffordshire, Tamworth and surrounding areas.

We provide information, advice, support and training on a wide range of subjects such as debt, consumer services, energy, family, work, housing, health, digital skills and homelessness. Our Governing Body is a Board consisting of Trustees who provide independent judgement and oversight and are responsible for providing the strategic direction of our organisation.

Trustees play an essential role in ensuring that the charity runs smoothly and to make sure that:

· The services we offer are high quality

· Our clients’ experiences are used to campaign for changes in policies or services locally and nationally

· Resources are secured to meet current and new demands and that all funds are used responsibly

· Recruitment and selection processes for staff and volunteers are fair, and we are representative of the local community

· Training and support are available for staff and volunteers

· Local partner organisations and funders are aware of the charity and its services

About Citizens Advice Mid Mercia

It is an exciting time to join Citizens Advice Mid Mercia. We are a growing organisation that provides a range of services from quick advice, generalist advice, specialist advice, statutory and none statutory health services as well as peer support and training.  We provide services in a variety of outreach locations and are also based in Swadlincote, Derby City, Burton and Tamworth. We provide telephone and face to face advice services for people who want advice on a wide range of issues.

Our rivers are facing a crisis, besieged by development, urban and agricultural runoff, the discharge of raw sewage and the relentless exploitation of water resources. As climate change exacerbates droughts and floods, the very essence of our rivers, and the life they sustain, hangs in the balance.

At the South East Rivers Trust (SERT) we are working hard to respond urgently to this crisis. We believe that when rivers thrive so do people and nature. Our vision is that rivers in the south east are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to protect and restore rivers and catchments and provide increased resilience to a dramatically changing climate and the many pressures our precious rivers face. Our ambition is to grow our organisational capacity to be even more effective in each of the 12 river catchments in our footprint.

The Board of Trustees is SERT’s governing body, responsible for setting SERT’s strategic direction and providing oversight. We have a strong and committed group of Trustees who bring a wealth of experience and expertise.

Following a review, we are seeking three new Trustees to join the Board who will bring expertise in one of the following areas:

• Farming, Agriculture, Landownership
• Design and delivery of large technical or engineering-based projects
• Environment Agency/water company/relevant government background
• Community engagement

SERT seeks to be as representative as possible of the communities we serve and we particularly welcome interest from candidates from groups currently under-represented on the Board of Trustees.

Please see the attached SERT Trustee recruitment pack 2024 which contains information about SERT and the role of our Trustees. We look forward to hearing about how you could help us achieve our vision.

Recruitment Process

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter (max two sides of A4) setting out how you meet the above criteria and what you would bring to the role. The deadline is 14th July 2024.

Please also complete and return the SERT Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form_Trustees (optional).

Candidates will be shortlisted against the person specification and judged solely on merit. It is anticipated that interviews will be held in September.

The Board of Trustees has ultimate responsibility for the sound governance of the organisation.

Specifically its role is:
● To agree overall direction and strategic plans, and to monitor, at a summary level, progress
against these
● To oversee the finances - to ensure they are being well managed and we are in sound financial
health
● Specifically to take particular interest in our fundraising strategy and performance
● To oversee our compliance with all legislation, e.g. on Child Safeguarding or Health and Safety as
well as with Charity Commission regulations
● To monitor strategic risks and ensure we have suitable mitigations in place

The trustees meet formally for a Trustee meeting about once a quarter, usually for 2.5 hours after the
normal working day. Each trustee is expected to play their part as a member of the Board, providing
challenge and support to the executive team as required.

Specific responsibilities include:
● Preparing for and attending trustee meetings
● From time to time and as appropriate, attending other Grounded Sounds events (e.g. end of
project showcase events, House Band performances, advisory board meetings) in order to gain a
greater understanding of the workings of the charity
● Communication with the Exec or other trustees in between meetings, as needed, in relation to
music industry connections, fundraising or other issues requiring input.

Requirements
Essential
● Alignment of values and enthusiasm for Grounded Sounds’ mission
● Ability to work well with other trustees and the executive team
● In Trustee meetings, ability to form a strategic perspective and actively contribute to discussion,
bringing fresh perspective, relevant experience and constructive challenge
● Outside of Trustee meetings, desire and bandwidth to get involved, both showing up at key
events and actively supporting the Grounded Sounds team in activities where they would benefit
from insight, guidance and contacts
● Strong network of contacts within the music industry and willingness to connect contacts to the
team in order to further support the work.

Desirable
● Connections with communities in South London
● Experience of working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
● Knowledge of education
● Strong network of contacts beyond the music industry
● Previous trustee experience

After almost nine years in office, our current Treasurer is coming to the end of his term in 
office. We are seeking a replacement now to allow time for a transition period between the two 
postholders.

Concordis is a UK registered charitable company where the support function is based. The operational work is at an exciting transition. Having run programmes in a number of countries across the Sahel region of Africa for 20 years, we are now at a point where we can take a regional approach to our work. Communities and authorities affected by conflict across this borderlands region recognised the impact of our longstanding work in Central African Republic, Sudan and South Sudan, and invited us to set up mirrored programmes across the borders in Cameroon and Chad. A donor also recognised the impact of this work and approached us unilaterally with an offer of a significant, four-year grant to implement this programme.

Concordis' work is made possible by a wide range of people. The staff team look after the day-to-day activity, whilst overall governance is provided by of the Board of Trustees (currently 10 people). The Board has established four sub-committees to provide more detailed oversight in the areas of Finance, Funding and Fundraising, Human Resources and Risk. Concordis is supported by an Advisory Panel, a range of specialist advisors, and our Patrons, who support and endorse our work. The executive team is led by Peter Marsden, the CEO, and Sue Rooke, Director of Finance. Many of the 80 Concordis staff worldwide are nationals of the countries where we work.

With annual income of approximately £2.8 million, over 95% of Concordis’ funding is from larger institutional donors, notably the EU. Our projects range from 18 months to 36 months duration, and it can take 12-18 months to bring a funding proposal to fruition. It requires ongoing work to find and develop new funding opportunities, to ensure programmes can continue uninterrupted. The remaining 5% of our funding comes from private donors and trusts; an area we are looking to develop

Concordis works as a team, and if you wish to join us, please expect to be useful and give of yourself and your time. We need your financial expertise and experience to help Concordis maintain strong financial governance across its operations . I hope that you will consider joining us on our journey to bring sustainable peace and stability to the greater Sahel.

Duties and Responsibilities as a Trustee:

Main responsibilities

· Determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning;

· Ensure that the charity and its representatives function within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with the organisation’s governing document, continuously striving for best practice in governance;

· Uphold the fiduciary duty invested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity;

· Take appropriate professional advice in all matters where there may be material risk to the charity, or where the Trustees may be in breach of their duties. This course of action will ensure the obligation to exercise their duty of care; and

· Avoid any personal conflict of interest.

Main duties

· Ensure Concordis complies with legislative and regulatory requirements, and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance of its objectives;

· Act in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times;

· Promote and develop the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society;

· Maintain sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with our objectives, and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies;

· Appoint senior staff and support the Chair of Trustees to line manage the CEO;

· Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, striving for best practice in good governance;

· Maintain absolute confidentiality about all sensitive/confidential information received in the course of Trustees’ responsibilities to the charity.

Additional duties of the Treasurer:

· Chair the quarterly Finance sub-committee meetings and report back on the work and recommendations of the committee in full Board meetings;

· Liaise with the Director of Finance on a regular basis;

· Oversee the approval and presentation of budgets, management accounts and financial statements to the Board and other stakeholders;

· Ensure that the charity’s financial resources meet its present and future needs and that it has an appropriate reserves policy;

· Ensure that Concordis has appropriate accounting procedures and controls and that these are implemented through an actively used Finance Manual;

· Oversee the regular assessment, monitoring and mitigation of financial risks, especially fraud;

· With the Director of Finance, manage the relationship with the external auditors including their appointment, remuneration and performance and review their audit plans and findings;

· Act as a signatory on the bank mandate (in a back up capacity)

· Provide ad hoc advice on financial matters to the Executive team and Board, as required.

Person Specification:

Concordis values diversity in its Board and welcomes people from all sections of the community.

Essential:

· Qualified accountant

· Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to the Board and other stakeholders

· Analytical and evaluation skills

· Fair, independent judgement and willingness to express their views

· Adhere to and promote the Concordis Code of Conduct

· Strategic and creative thinker

· Collaborative team player

· Committed to the values and ethos of Concordis

· Willingness to act as an ambassador for Concordis and its work

Desirable:

· Experience and knowledge of the not for profit sector, particularly international development

· Working overseas or managing overseas branches, especially in Africa

Other Information:

· The term of office is normally for an initial three years and, subject to mutual agreement, extendable for a further 2 three year terms up to a maximum of nine years;

· There are four Board meetings (one full day) and four Finance Committee meetings a year. If time permits, Trustees can sit on two sub-committees. Trustees are also expected to attend occasional Concordis events.

· Board meetings are held in London, with optional virtual attendance. Most committee meetings take place virtually

· Reasonable out of pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed. Otherwise, the role is voluntary.

About Us

Our Mission is to transform the lives of children and young people who suffer severe emotional and psychological difficulties, so they can relate well to others, fulfil their potential and enjoy life.

Our Approach is a form of group living and learning modelled on healthy relationships, adapted to the developmental needs of children and young people suffering severe relational trauma.

About You

Significant experience in charity finance, ideally with specialist knowledge of sheltered housing or residential. 

Commitment

• Four Board meetings a year, and if sitting on a sub-committee a further four meetings a year which are held in person in Central London.
• Representing the Charity from time to time at various events and meetings with key stakeholders which may be held in central London or in our Communities in Kent or Norfolk.
• Three year term of office with possible renewal for two further terms to a maximum of nine years.

How to Apply

Please apply through CharityJobs 'Quick Apply' button and explain what value you will bring to this role and why you are interested to apply. 

Closing date: Tuesday 30th July 2024

We are partnering Music Therapy Works (MTW) an independent charity based in the West Midlands, whose mission is to deliver comprehensive music therapy services for individuals, groups and communities in a wide range of circumstances.

Music Therapy is an evidence-based psychological clinical intervention, delivered by therapists who are trained to Masters level and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). 

MTW provides music therapy to support and enhance communication, self-expression, and wellbeing. They work in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, care homes and hospices to help people whose lives have been affected by injury, illness or disability through supporting their psychological, emotional, cognitive, physical, communicative and social needs.

We are seeking a new Trustee for MTW with Finance Experience to join their current board and support the CEO to bring new insight and skills to set and approve the strategic direction of the charity.

As a trustee you could provide advice and support to the Chief Executive in developing and delivering this new strategy, with the potential to benefit the lives of thousands of people through music therapy.

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 are also Directors of MTW as it is both a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.
• Trustees give their time on a voluntary basis. They are not paid fees, but they can claim reasonable expenses.

MTW want their Board to reflect the diverse community that MTW supports. We would particularly like to hear from you if you reflect MTW’s beneficiaries. For example: are you a disabled person? Do you have mental health needs? Are you a parent or teacher of a young disabled person, or a young person with mental health needs? Are you part of an adoptive family or do you work with children in care? Are you a carer for a person with dementia?

Whether you’re an experienced trustee or wanting to take up your first position at board level, we really want to hear from you! It is not necessary for you to have previous experience as a Trustee - training will be provided. 

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

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

Closing date for applications: 05/08/2024

Interview date: TBC

We are looking for pro-active, enthusiastic and motivated young professionals to join our board - you can help lead the strategic development of one of Dundee’s most promising and dynamic charities!

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are young people with lived experience of mental health and wellbeing challenges.

THE DETAILS

Feeling Strong is an exciting Dundee-based charity with the ambition to improve the lives of young people living with mental health and wellbeing challenges by fostering the skills, confidence and aspirations they need to flourish. Our services are designed by young people, delivered by young people for the benefit of young people, and we believe that this youth-led/peer-led approach is our biggest asset in tackling issues around mental health and wellbeing. We support stable recovery journeys for young people, lead campaigns to tackle societal issues, develop quality resources based on our own research, and tackle the disparity they face in unemployment, underemployment and accessing opportunities like further and higher education.

YOUR COMMITMENT

Whilst the Trustee Board meets for formal meetings 6 times a year, successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the organisation more widely, taking part in fundraisers, external events, strategic planning and advising the staff team when needed. The average contribution expected of Trustees is around one hour a week.

Work-related travel costs will be reimbursed.

APPLYING

Training and induction will be provided so we are open to all candidates, and we expect them to develop skills once in post, but we would welcome candidates with any of the following experience:

• Governance and previous board experience

• Business development and trading income generation

• Human resources

• Lived experience of mental health and wellbeing challenges

• Financial background

To take an active role in the charity activities.  Responsible for governance, safeguarding and strategic direction of the charity with other board members.  To work in partnership and to support contractors and volunteers helping them to achieve the aims of the organisation.

• Ensure the charity is run in accordance with the governing document, charity law, company law and that the decisions of the board and any other appropriate legislation or regulations are upheld.
• Ensure the charity pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• Work within SDAC’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies at all times.
• Assisting with the development of strategic plans and ensuring the charity operates efficiently.
• Assisting in setting organisational aims and objectives and setting priorities.
• Supporting other trustees in their roles.
• Assisting with reports and being responsible for own secretarial work.
• Attending and actively participating in monthly Zoom board meetings on a Tuesday from 6.30 to 8.30pm and yearly AGM.
• Seek out new opportunities to work with vulnerable residents in Surrey to promote the success of SDAC Ltd.

· Take delegated roles/tasks for the Board as discussed and agreed with the

Chair and report back to the Board.

· Ensure the charity’s confidentiality and safeguarding policies are adhered to with regards to the management of the charity.

· Attending in person meetings with volunteers in Guildford.

The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology (TIMP), trading at Tavistock Relationships (TR) is looking to recruit a Chair of the Board of Trustees.
 
The Chair of Trustees is a key role in our organisation. Your leadership and commitment will ensure we continue to meet our aims and objectives. Please see the job description for full role details. 

Tavistock Relationships has been helping individuals, couples and families since 1948, and now provides more than 20,000 therapy sessions to individuals and couples every year, online and in person. 

PENHA LOOKS FOR TWO NEW TRUSTEES

The Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa (PENHA) is an African-led and inspired charity, established since 1989. Its mission is to reduce poverty among the pastoralists in the Horn of Africa through the empowerment of communities and to foster sustainable and dignified livestock-based and non-livestock-based livelihoods. In the UK, it works with the Horn diaspora communities through youth mentoring and leadership programmes. You can see full detials on our website.

PENHA’s Aims and Objectives

- Sustainable livelihoods require a coordinated approach at the grassroots and policy levels. PENHA, therefore, commits itself to two goals:

- The social, cultural and economic integration of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the Horn of Africa

- Dynamic, diversified and sustainable pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods, with expanded access to information, technology, education and training

- A full and equal role for pastoral and agro-pastoralist women in public and economic life

- Peacebuilding and conflict prevention

- Development of links with the diaspora in the UK

PENHA has a team in the London Office and country chapters in the Horn of Africa region – in Ethiopia and Somaliland - and works with partners in Sudan, Eritrea, Kenya and Uganda as well as international partners outside the Horn of Africa.

In the UK PENHA has a Board of Trustees, a number of research associates and, volunteers. and an international Advisory Group. PENHA’s Board of Trustees is looking for two trustees to join the London-based Board with experience in one or more of the following areas:

· A legal background, with financial and risk management experience;

· Knowledge of branding, marketing and fundraising, including the use of social media;

· Knowledge of charity sector and employment law in the UK.

In addition, candidates should have an understanding of the context within which charities operate, ideally with some experience of the Horn of Africa region.

The post is unpaid and the time commitment is four to six meetings per year, with attendance at other occasional meetings and events as a representative of the charity.

As a small charity, trustees contribute actively as part of a team in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. PENHA is currently undergoing a new strategy development process and the candidate will help steer the organisation through the challenges ahead. The Board is responsible for submitting the Annual Report and Accounts to the Charity Commission and to Companies House. As a small charity, trustees contribute actively as part of a team in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. PENHA is currently undergoing a new strategy development process and the candidate will help steer the organisation through the challenges ahead.

In addition, Board members are responsible for:

· Ensuring that the organisation complies with its constitution/memorandum and articles of association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations

· Ensuring that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document

· Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects

· Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation

· Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation

· Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation

· Protecting and managing the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation’s funds

· Appointing the senior staff and  monitoring their performance

Are you interested in the causes we stand for and want to join PENHA Board of Trustees? Please send your CV and cover letter to our UK Programme Manager Mr Kubara Zamani by 10 July 2024.

PENHA is a charity registered in England in 1992 with the Charity Commission Registration Number 1038957 and a (non-profit making) Company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England number 2658932. 

What does RSPCA Mid Norfolk and North Suffolk Branch do? 

We are a separately registered charity to the National RSPCA, covering 2,500 square miles of Norfolk and Suffolk and fundraise within these areas. We work with local private boarding establishments and have a network of fosterers who help care for the animals within our Branch. Our primary source of funding is through our seven charity shops in Attleborough, Cromer, Dereham, Norwich, Sheringham and Wymondham.

The animal welfare services that we offer include: 

• Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals

• Subsidised neutering and microchipping, financial aid for owned animals and a pet food bank 

• Advice and education sessions for schools and local groups. 

Our Mission and Values 

Our mission is to raise awareness, provide practical support and demonstrate compassion, in order to deliver excellent animal welfare in our Branch area. We have three key values which we uphold: 

• Honest 

• Passionate 

• Progressive 

What do RSPCA Branch Trustees do? 

RSPCA Branch Trustees are volunteers who shape the work that the Branch does and are collectively responsible for governing and managing the affairs of the Branch.  
“Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do.” “They may be known by other titles, such as: directors, board members, governors, committee members” - Charity Commission. 

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for applications from people from all social and cultural backgrounds, who are passionate about improving animal welfare. It doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced Trustee or not, as Trustee training and induction will be provided.

We have identified gaps in one or more of the following skill areas, shared by our current board of Trustees, so this is our priority in terms of recruiting a new Trustee. 

• Business Development 

• IT/Digital 

• HR 

• Marketing and fundraising 

• Media 

What’s in it for you? 

There are lots of benefits to becoming an RSPCA Branch Trustee, including: 

• induction and Trustee training 

• claiming out of pocket expenses 

• the opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing skills 

• the ability to use your expertise to improve the wellbeing of animals in your local area and make a real difference to the lives of animals 

• access to our learning hub, which contains training materials and courses on a variety of subjects 

• the chance to meet like-minded people who share your enthusiasm for animal welfare 

• the chance to shape the services in your local area 

• volunteering is good for your wellbeing. 

As three West Midlands-based building preservation trusts experiencing unprecedented growth, we are seeking a strategic leader with a passion for historic buildings and their conservation. West Midlands Heritage Trust, a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation, is being established to strengthen our organisational resilience and delivery capacity, with the volunteer Chair helping to shape the direction of this exciting, new Trust.

We welcome all contact for further information or to arrange an informal discussion about this opportunity with our Project Director.