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Oasis Local Charity Chair of Trustees
We are seeking a new Chair of Trustees. As Chair of the North East Board you would become a Chair of Oasis Community Hub: South Grimsby, Oasis Community Hub: Henderson Avenue (Scunthorpe) and Oasis Community Hub: Fir Vale (Sheffield).
Founded in 1985, Oasis' vision is for community - a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. We have developed a unique and successful Community Hub model, which brings everyone together to ensure people’s needs are met holistically. Our experience shows that integrated models involving local people, schools, professionals, statutory agencies, churches and other charities are vital in transforming lives and communities.
The Community Hub concept has been replicated across England and in other countries worldwide. Our work in the UK includes running over 20 local Community Hub charities. We don’t just do things for people, we work alongside them with the aim of helping everyone reach their full potential.
As a Trustee you will have responsibility for:
- Critiquing and agreeing strategy
- Income generation
- Project oversight
- Safeguarding the Oasis ethos and reputation
Our unique governance structure, means that you have additional support to ease the burden that can be associated with local trusteeship, freeing you up to focus specifically on those tasks outlined above.
We are looking for a Chair to lead our trustee meetings who:
- is local to Grimsby, Scunthorpe or Sheffield
- has a passion for community transformation and the vision of Oasis
- is able to ask challenging questions
- has time to attend four meetings year, with occasional extraordinary meetings when required, as well as time to liaise with the executive team to ensure meetings are well planned and meaningful.
- will foster and maintain productive relationships with and among individual trustees.
- will create a positive environment for a high performing team.
- chair meetings effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision making process.
We encourage diversity amongst our Trustees, and we would applications from a diverse range of people in the community.
We are committed to provide a training and support package to our Trustees.
To apply or find out more please contact us via the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.
Deadline for applications 19th July 2024.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our passionate and committed board and help us continue providing high quality, innovative services to blind, visually impaired and those with profound disabilities across the West Midlands.
What will you be doing?
As the specialist fundraising trustee, you will play a pivotal role on the board of trustees in advancing the mission and objectives of our organisation. Your expertise in developing, implementing, and overseeing fundraising strategies and your commitment to improving the lives of adults with care and support needs will be crucial in securing the necessary financial resources.
Main Duties:
Fundraising Strategy: Provide expertise, advice and guidance in the development and implementation of our fundraising strategy.
Donor Engagement: Collaborate with the board and senior leadership team to develop and monitor the implementation of a comprehensive donor engagement plan that identifies and cultivates relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners who share our mission.
Grant Writing and Management: Provide expertise, advice, knowledge, and guidance regarding grant applications, work closely with the executive team to align grant proposals with organisational goals.
Fundraising Events: Contribute to the planning and execution of a community fundraising events program including mobilising volunteers and resources to ensure the success of these initiatives.
Major Gift Solicitation: Collaborate with the board and senior leadership to lead efforts to secure major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners, leveraging your network and expertise in donor cultivation.
Online Fundraising: Provide oversight and guidance of our online fundraising campaigns, including crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising and digital marketing initiatives. Monitor campaign performance and adapt strategies as needed.
Budget Oversight: Collaborate with the finance committee to develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial goals.
Compliance and Reporting: Ensure that Focus’s fundraising activities comply with legal requirements.
Advocacy and Public Relations: Act as an ambassador for Focus Birmingham advocating for the rights and needs of adults with disabilities. Assist in developing public relations strategies to raise awareness and support for the cause.
What are we looking for?
Strategic experience: Proven track record in fundraising at a senior level, with a deep understanding of various fundraising methods, including grants, major gifts, events, and online campaigns.
Passion for the Cause: A strong commitment to improving the lives of people with care and support needs and a deep empathy for the challenges they face.
Strong Networks in Birmingham: A skilled networker with strong networks in Birmingham and wider West Midlands area.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to strategically assist with grant writing, donor communications, and public speaking engagements.
Financial Acumen: Familiarity with budgeting and financial management related to fundraising activities.
Legal and Ethical Awareness: Knowledge of fundraising regulations and ethical considerations in the non-profit sector.
Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively with other trustees and staff to achieve common goals.
Time Commitment: Availability to prepare for and attend board meetings (4 per year), committee meetings (4 per year), and fundraising events and other meetings as required.
We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse Board of Trustees and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What difference will you make?
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people with care and support needs.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals and organisations.
- Professional development and experience in non-profit governance and fundraising.
- The satisfaction of contributing to a passionate organisation dedicated to making lives better.
If you are a dedicated fundraising professional with a passion for making lives better, we invite you to apply for this vital trustee role. Your expertise will be instrumental in securing the resources needed to enhance the quality of life and opportunities for people with care and support needs in our community.
The Reach TrusteeWorks team are supporting Focus Birmingham with their Board recruitment. To apply please submit a CV and a supporting statement.
Interested volunteers should provide a CV, together with a supporting statement explaining why you would like to become a Trustee of Focus. Please include how your skills and experience match the person specification and any other relevant details in support of your application.
For an informal chat about the role please contact the TrusteeWorks team who will be able to arrange this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A Little Bit of Sunshine UK is seeking YOUNG TRUSTEES aged 16 to 25 years old to join our Board of Trustees.
This is an important point in the charity’s development as we head into our second year of operation, supporting young people to be at the heart of decision making in support services.
Role summary
Location: Remote - may require travel to London/other agreed location where necessary
Closing date for applications: 12th July 2024
Expected Commitment:
About A Little Bit of Sunshine
A Little Bit of Sunshine is the youth-led charity uniting young voices with decision-makers to tackle the mental health crisis. Our mission is to secure a brighter future for young people by creating a platform for them to shape the services they access.
At A Little Bit of Sunshine, we believe in the power of youth voice and the importance of users of a service having a voice and feeling listened to. We are working to ensure that young people have a seat at the table when it comes to designing and delivering services to support their mental health and wellbeing.
Together, we champion meaningful change for a world where every young person feels valued and empowered to seek support when they need it. We want to help young people have a say in decisions that affect them.
About the Board
Our Board is youth-led and this round of appointments is only available to applicants aged between 16 and 25 years old.
Trustees are accountable for the proper and effective operation of the charity, giving strategic direction to the Chief Executive and the charity’s leadership team, ensuring the financial health and good financial management of the organisation, ensuring that the charity has sufficient funds to support its activities, and protecting the charity's reputation and independence.
We now have a number of trustee vacancies we wish to fill, to complement our existing Board and guide our successful and growing organisation into the next phase of development. We are therefore seeking someone who:
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has experience of fundraising, or
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has charity management or volunteering experience, or
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has marketing experience, or
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has finance experience
If you have a passion and commitment to support a value-driven organisation, strategic vision, independent judgement and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, we would be delighted to hear from you. Any travel and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. However, please note that this is a voluntary and unpaid position.
We are open to applications from people who have not served on a board before and will offer mentoring and support in skills development to enable full participation as a trustee. We understand that people can have different needs and will always work to accommodate them.
Application Process: Please complete the expression of interest form within the Trustee Information Pack by 30th June 2024.
Please read the attached document which gives additional details, and includes a link to what being a charity trustee involves, eligibility requirements and the main duties and requirements of trustees.
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At Carers Support, we recognise that being a carer comes with many different challenges. We are there for unpaid carers when they are most in need, by providing a range of different services to support them. At CSWS we are working towards a world where carers are seen, heard and included.
We are looking to recruit Trustees who have interest, enthusiasm and energy to help with our support to unpaid family and friend carers in West Sussex.
What will you be doing?
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Charity, developing the aims, objectives and goals of the organisation and overseeing and guiding the work of the Chief Executive and Leadership Team.
As a trustee you will get involved in:
- Setting the strategic direction of the charity.
- Supporting the leadership team with your guidance, experience and expertise.
- Monitoring progress.
- Acting as a link and being an ambassador for the charity in the local community.
Time Commitment
The Board currently meets 6 times per year on the last Thursday of the month from 6-8pm. From 2025, this will go down to 4 times a year with half of the board meetings being held online and the other half face2face. Board meetings are scheduled for early evening to allow people to manage around work as needed.
CSWS is committed to providing an induction to help new trustees develop their understanding of the charity as well as further training for Trustees as and when needed and a Governance Action Plan ensures that appropriate arrangements are in place.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for individuals who have a strong empathy with our mission, a collegiate approach and first-rate communication skills.
We welcome applications from candidates with knowledge and background across thefollowing areas:
New Business Development:
A background in senior management, ideally but not essentially with some marketing and communications expertise in generating public/customer interest and awareness. Able to demonstrate a background in relationship development and growing profitably the revenue of a business. Strategic experience in developing commercial plans that support and generate increased income. A background within either the Health or Social Care sector is a desirable but not an essential.
Fundraising:
Individuals with a proven track record in fundraising at a mid to senior level, with a deep understanding of various fundraising methods. Applicants with experience in the following areas would be particularly welcomed: Trusts, Grants and Corporate Partnerships. You will have a sound understanding of and experience in charity fundraising both at an operational and ideally a strategic level.
What difference will you make?
'Whether you are looking to give back as a result of your personal experience as a carer and desire to share your insight and experience or to share your professional and/or technical experience we are looking forward to hearing from you.' - Neal Young – Chair, Caroline Pope - CEO
Before you apply
Reach Volunteering are supporting Carers Support West Sussex with their Board recruitment and applications should be sent to the Reach TrusteeWorks team.
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join CSWS and how your skills and experience would add value to the Board.
Should you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process please contact the TrusteeWorks team. We can also organise an informal conversation with a current board member if that would be helpful before application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.”
We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
We are looking for additional trustees to help Uttlesford Food Bank meet demand for our services. Experience of strategy development, press/PR and/or charity governance would be extremely useful. We welcome applications from current volunteers and partner agencies, but are also keen to hear from candidates not currently working with us who want to help their local community.
We would like to have greater representation from South Uttlesford and would encourage applicants from Dunmow, Stansted and the surrounding areas. We would particularly like applicants who may have used a foodbank and experienced some of the issues our clients face. We are looking for a balance between those who know us already and those who will bring fresh thinking to the board.
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.
Please apply through CharityJobs in the first instance, providing a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal interview with members of the Board of Trustees at Uttlesford Foodbank.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Thank you for your interest in the Treasurer position on the Board of Trustees at Blue Ventures Conservation. We are an award-winning marine conservation organisation rebuilding tropical fisheries in partnership with coastal communities.
Our mission is to unlock the potential of small-scale fishers to sustainably manage their resources. By listening to local needs, we design approaches that deliver triple wins - boosting marine biodiversity, improving food security, and enhancing livelihoods. Across 14 countries, our 300+ staff work hand-in-hand with fishing communities, supplying the tools and support they need to protect the oceans that sustain them.
Blue Ventures is at an exciting inflection point. After over 20 years of pioneering locally-led conservation, we are poised for transformative growth and impact at scale. We are seeking a strategic and financially savvy Treasurer to guide our financial governance and resource stewardship during this pivotal chapter.
As Treasurer, you will chair our board's Finance, Risk and Audit subcommittee and work closely with our executive team. You will provide oversight of our financial strategy, policies, reporting, and risk management. Your expertise will be invaluable in optimising how we allocate resources to advance our mission sustainably and effectively.
We are looking for a qualified accountant with a passion for our cause and proven non-profit financial leadership experience. The ideal candidate will deftly bridge technical financial management with insightful strategic guidance. You must be a team player committed to our values of community empowerment, passion, inclusivity, innovation, transparency and evidence-based decision making.
This is a unique opportunity to leverage your skills in service of game-changing marine conservation and community development work. I encourage you to review the full job description and apply if you are aligned with our mission and ready to roll up your sleeves. We would be honoured to have you join our board and lead our financial governance.
Together, we can realise our bold vision - a future of thriving oceans and prosperous, resilient coastal communities. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Fiona Holmes
Chair, Board of Trustees
Location: Global, with a preference for nationals to apply from the countries in which Blue Ventures’ maintains central offices (UK, Kenya, Indonesia, Senegal, Madagascar)
Closing date for applications: 12th July 2024, applications will be considered on a rolling basis
Contract status: Voluntary role
Start date: Immediately
Term: 2x 3 year term
Remuneration: Unremunerated
Time commitment: 4x board meetings per year, 4x committee meetings per year (both London), estimated additional time commitment of up to two days per month, required for ad-hoc meetings, review of documents, calls and other activities
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.
Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.
Summary job description
We are currently recruiting a Treasurer to lead our board’s oversight of Blue Ventures’ finances. This trustee position will chair our board’s finance subcommittee, and provide high-level support to our finance team. Blue Ventures’ Treasurer will monitor our financial performance and position through review of management accounts, cashflow, income streams, outgoing costs, and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive and highly organised individual, and will demonstrate a proven track record of leadership in finance and leadership in governance, as well as exceptional written communications.
We are looking for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation. You will thrive in collegiate and inspiring environments and be able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a board trustee of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Limited (GBWR), and chair of its governance and finance committee (GFC).
Wheelchair rugby is an exhilarating sport played by athletes with often severe physical impairments. It has grown rapidly in recent years, overseen by a dedicated team of GBWR staff, trustees, and volunteers.
The board is now looking to appoint a new trustee to join us and help steer the sport through to the LA28 Paralympic Games and beyond. This follows the departure of our longest-serving board member at the end of her third term, and the current GFC chair stepping into her role of senior independent director. This new appointee will have responsibility at board level for matters relating to finance and governance.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to the duties and responsibilities imposed on all charity trustees by charity and company law:
- Chair the GFC
- Report to the board of trustees and to the GFC on all matters relating to the oversight of GBWR’s financial performance and position (actual and against budget), preparation and agreement of annual budget, developments in financial reporting, and elements of governance which relate to the role
- Liaise with the CEO, head of business operations, outsourced financial services provider, and external auditor in respect of all the above
- Supervise preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the GBWR group of companies, where the charity is the parent company of a trading subsidiary which is being wound down with a view to being made dormant in financial year 2025/26
- Act as a signatory, alongside the chair of the board, on the annual statutory accounts
- Ensure that high standards of governance, robust internal control systems, and risk management procedures are maintained and regularly reviewed, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Participate as a signatory in procedures for incurring expenditure and authorising payments to suppliers in accordance with established tiers of responsibility
- Support and challenge the CEO and the senior leadership team as necessary and appropriate
- Meet with the CEO and chair of the board as and when required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
All successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:
- Hold a relevant qualification(s) demonstrating financial skills relevant to the role, or be able to demonstrate skills through experience
- Current or recent experience of working, or as a board member, within a corporate or charitable environment
- Thorough knowledge and experience of governance and regulatory framework for corporates and charities
- Be able to demonstrate governance skills through experience; a relevant qualification, eg ICSA, would also be desirable
- Exhibit the highest standards of personal integrity
- Ability to support and challenge the CEO and senior leadership team
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
It would be desirable for candidates to have knowledge, understanding, and/or experience in a sporting and/or disability environment.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Time commitment
It is expected that the chair of the GFC will undertake the following:
- Attend four board meetings per year
- Attend a board strategy day
- Chair four GFC meetings per year
- Attend one subsidiary board meeting per year
- Engage in regular communications with, and support of, the chair, both in person and by phone
- Attend events in an ambassadorial capacity
- Be available for other meetings and/or functions where representation on behalf of GBWR is required
Remuneration and expenses
The role is non-remunerated. Reasonable expenses incurred on official GBWR business will be reimbursed according to the GBWR expense policy.
Term of appointment
The term of appointment is for three years, with a maximum of three terms permitted.
Location
Board and GFC meetings take place in central London. The head office of GBWR is at Twickenham Stadium, Greater London.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The closing date for applications is Friday, 2 August 2024.
In order to shortlist, the nominations committee of GBWR will assess each application against the person specification and select who to invite for interview.
Candidates will be notified that they have been shortlisted for interview by email no later than Friday, 16 August 2024.
Further details about the date(s) and format of the interview will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
References will be taken up for the successful candidate.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit:
- A CV of no more than two sides of A4;
- A supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4, giving specific evidence of your ability to meet the key responsibilities and person specification and your reason for application;
- Names and contact details, including email addresses, for two referees and in what capacity you know them; and
- A completed diversity monitoring form
Completed applications should be sent by Friday, 2 August 2024. Please put ‘Trustee appointment’ in the subject title.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
You must provide details in your supporting statement if you have any interests that might be relevant to the work of GBWR and which could lead to a real or perceived conflict of interest should you be appointed.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
GBWR is an equal opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced people regardless of race, religion/belief, gender, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy/maternity.
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.
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We Are REMIX!
Introducing REMIX, a vibrant new youth charity that’s being set to EMPOWER, INSPIRE, and TRANSFORM the lives of young people across London. At REMIX, we believe in the boundless potential of our young people, and we’re dedicated to unlocking it through a suite of evidence-based programmes tailored to nurture essential life skills and personal development.
Our mission is to craft a future where every young individual has the opportunity to thrive. We’re committed to providing dynamic youth work and community-based activities that resonate with the hearts and minds of our young people, supporting them with their healthy lifestyles, essential life skills and personal growth and development, ready to shape their futures.
As a new startup youth charity in London, we need the guidance, help and support from volunteers who are driven, proactive, solution focused and able to help provide governance and strategic direction to our brand new youth charity as one of our Trustees. We are seeking a Trustee to dedicate a few hours each month to be a guiding force and exemplary leader at REMIX.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide governance and oversight to ensure REMIX operates effectively and ethically.
- Contribute to the development of our strategic goals and objectives.
- Monitor our performance and ensure financial stability.
- Act as an ambassador for REMIX, advocating for our cause and values.
We’re Looking For Someone With:
- A commitment to the mission and values of REMIX.
- Strategic vision and sound judgement.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing guidance, help and support to REMIX and the CEO.
- Experience in leadership roles or governance (desirable but not essential) or experience related to REMIX such as youth work, etc.
- Drive, proactive tendancies and who is solution focused.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we strive to make meaningful and impactful change. Together, we’ll create a tapestry of opportunities and new experiences that not only address the holistic needs of young people but also celebrate their unique talents and aspirations. REMIX is here to write a new narrative for youth empowerment—one where every young person is an architect of their own destiny.
REMIX
EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for new Trustees
YHA is a social enterprise charity with a 94-year history of increasing access to travel and adventure. We serve almost a million beneficiaries every year — priding ourselves on the particular impact we have on young people. We’re a big, friendly organisation with huge heart and great purpose.
Join us as a Trustee to help steer the strategy of a leading charity making a vital contribution to society.
What you’ll get from joining our Board
- the opportunity to contribute to the success of a national charity
- the chance to use your strategic knowledge to make a lasting impact
- a full induction and membership of an inclusive, welcoming Board
“YHA gives young people the opportunity to have adventures, to meet other people, to really get to know themselves, and to get to know others and the environment in which they live. It’s a wonderful safe space in which you can really discover things and start to think about how you want to live as a person and make your contribution.”
Graham Turnock, current YHA Trustee
Share our values?
Help shape our future.
We’re looking for candidates who fully support our charitable objective. As a Trustee, you will have a focus on increasing access to adventure for all — but especially young people — and act as an ambassador for YHA.
We’re looking for people who have the skills and experience to guide the strategic direction of the whole organisation whilst supporting the executive team. If you have the vision, enthusiasm and communication skills needed to influence Board decisions, we want to hear from you.
Diversity makes us a stronger organisation, which is why we’re interested in who you are. Your lived experiences and your values are as important as your professional achievements.
To reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and would particularly like to encourage applications from certain groups who are likely to be underrepresented in our organisation.
These include:
- people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds
- young people
- people who are disabled or neurodivergent
- people without academic qualification
- people who are LGBTQIA+
Each year, we review the areas of expertise we seek to add to our Board. This year, we are particularly looking to broaden the Trustee skill base by attracting, so far as possible, candidates who can additionally contribute in one or more of the following areas:
- experience in the hospitality, leisure, commercial or tourism sectors — particularly if you have helped shape or manage the organisation’s approach
- strategic property experience gained within a multi-site environment inclusive of historic, residential, commercial, industrial or land real estate
- strategic IT, cyber security and data protection experience
You don’t need to have all these attributes to apply. We welcome applications from candidates who have relevant work and life experiences and have the passion to make a difference with YHA.
To maintain the integrity and confidentiality of our shortlisting process, we kindly ask all candidates to remove any personal details that identify you, such as name and contact details, from your CV before submission. This ensures a fair and unbiased evaluation of all applications.
Application deadline: 9am on 19 July 2024
Please note the Trustee Recruitment Pack is also available in Welsh.
Enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health & mental wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity Trustee - Finance Specialist
Intelligent, influential, and focused trustee wanted for game-changing yet embracing charity.
A powerful campaigning organisation, Brain Tumour Research is the leading voice of the brain tumour community in the UK. Unique and much needed, we are the only national charity focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours. Our work focuses on campaigning to increase the national investment in research into brain tumours to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence, across the UK.
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease since records began in 2002. All of us at Brain Tumour Research are passionate about finding a cure for this devastating disease. We are now looking to strengthen and complement our Board with the addition of a finance focussed Trustee to Chair the Investment and Finance & Risk sub-committee meetings.
The desired trustee should have the skills and experience to oversee the financial management and strategy of a charity. They will be responsible for ensuring that the charity's funds are used effectively and ethically, in line with its mission and vision and help set and monitor the charity's budget, financial policies, risk management, and investment decisions. The desired trustee will work closely with the CEO, the Director of Finance & Operations, and other trustees to ensure transparency and accountability in the charity's financial affairs. The ideal person will have a strong background in accounting, finance, or business, and ideally some knowledge of the charity sector and the regulatory framework that governs it.
The Board of Trustees plays a key role in the growth of the charity, setting the overall strategic direction and providing scrutiny to our processes and decisions as well as ensuring standards of governance are upheld. This role is pro-bono with board meetings held three times a year in Milton Keynes and Sub-Committees held three times a year online. You will also be expected to attend the annual Board away day in person and be a member of the Investment and Finance Sub-Committees. In addition, Trustees are given the opportunity to work together through participation at our annual members and research workshops as well as receptions at our Research Centres and parliamentary events.
Closing Date: Sunday 28th July 2024
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
Listening Books – 2 Roles: Trustee and Treasurer.
Listening Books is recruiting for two Trustees roles: one general Trustee and one for the role of Treasurer. Both roles are voluntary.
Trustee Vacancy
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the important work of Listening Books, a national audiobook charity providing access to the wonderful world of books for people who cannot read in the usual way. The charity has achieved enormous growth in recent years and now reaches over 100,000 people with print impairments. Our charity receives no government funding.
Further information on our work can be found on our website:
What will you be doing?
If you are strategic, friendly and passionate about access to literature and learning then we would love to hear from you.You will help shape our strategic direction.
Primary responsibilities of a Trustee
· Appreciate and support the aims and policies of Listening Books.
· Work in partnership with fellow trustees and the CEO and jointly act in making decisions for the best interests of the charity.
· Ensure the charity meets all Company law and charity commission requirements.
· Actively participate in committee meetings and the Annual General meeting.
· In conjunction with your fellow Trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities of the charity including those relating to the welfare of members and staff.
What are we looking for?
For the general trustee role, we are open to a variety of skill sets and backgrounds, but we are especially interested in hearing from those with experience and skills in any of the following areas:
· Marketing, communications, including website, social media, PR
· Charity governance
· Publishing industry experience
To become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over.
Treasurer role
What are we looking for?
The Trustees collectively set the charity’s strategic direction. In addition to the role of a trustee, the treasurer role will include the following specific tasks, mostly on an exception basis:
· The Treasurer will work with the CEO to present budgets and accounts to the board at their meetings. These will have been prepared by the CEO and Accountant.
· Monitoring and reporting on the charity’s investments and interfacing with our investment house, CCLA. Accordingly, some experience of investments would be an advantage.
· Reviewing with the accountant to ensure the appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and that we have appropriate financial policies, including a policy on reserves.
· Ensure that budgets (prepared by CEO) are aligned with both short-term and long-term objectives each year.
· Might need to occasionally liaise with the Auditor.
· Protect the charity’s Reserves and ensure that the financial resources of Listening Books are sufficient to meet its present and future needs.
· Co-ordinate efforts on financial risk management.
Accordingly, we are seeing someone with:
- · Proven ability to communicate effectively and explain financial information to members of the board and other stakeholders.
- · Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
Both the general Trustee and Treasurer roles are for three years with the possibility of re-election beyond that. Both roles are voluntary. There are 3-4 board meeting per year with each taking approximately 2 hours. Meetings are held at our offices in The Foundry, Social Justice and Human Rights Centre Limited, 17 Oval Way, London SE11 5RR. Trustees may also attend virtually as required. As the treasurer role has additional responsibilities, we estimate the additional time commitment to be approximately 2 hours per month. There may be occasions where a little more, or less, time is required.
How to Apply
In the first instance, candidates should send their CV and covering letter to Bill Dee, CEO, Listening Books before close of business on Monday 15th July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Irise’s Board of Trustees as our Finance Lead, part of a vibrant global community building a world where a female body is not a disadvantage.
“I learn so much from being a trustee of Irise. I learn about different kinds of leadership, we strive to practice our values, we are collaborative, and we support each other. Being part of such a great team and network of volunteers and advocates is a real bonus.”
Irise International is an award-winning global leader in period equality programming and advocacy, building a world where a female body is not a disadvantage through bringing together young people with firsthand experience of menstrual challenges to create change in their own communities and wider society. We work in the UK and East Africa, in partnership with our sister organisation Irise Institute East Africa and advocate together globally for the changes our community want to see. We’re powered by our community, driven by evidence and committee to feminist leadership. Read more about our shared purpose and values in our Global Strategic Framework.
We were founded in 2014 in response to girls’ voices calling for their menstrual needs to be acknowledged and met. Almost a decade later, our small and agile team has directly supported over 100,000 young people to overcome period inequality, enabled 287 organisations to address period inequality in their work and boasts a community of over 174 groups and community organisations across the contexts where work. We’ve won a global award, sat on a UK government taskforce and been named one of the most effective organisations tackling this issue.
Our current UK Board has 7 committed trustees who are committed to working in a way which is inclusive, welcoming, collaborative, transparent, and reflective. We were shortlisted for a UK Charity Governance Award in 2020 for our approach to Diversity and Inclusion and we are on a continual journey to create spaces where diverse people can find community and a sense of belonging- we invite everyone who joins our community to help us do this better.
Who are we looking for? We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Trustee - Finance Lead, with specific skills and expertise in small charity financial management, who can guide the Irise community through the next phase of our journey. With cuts to funding for girls’ education in the Global South and rising levels of period poverty in the UK, Irise is needed more than ever before and we want to deliver ambitious plans for transformative change, led by the people and communities who need it most.
What difference will you make? As a member of the Board, you will be willing and able to:
- Ask powerful questions
- Respectfully challenge yourself and others
- Collaborate with other Board members, Irise staff, volunteers, and external contacts
- Scrutinize Board documents and papers
- Participate in discussions and share accurate information
- Provide advice and guidance (based on individual specific expertise and experience) on strategy, projects and initiatives.
As Finance Lead, alongside the Treasurer, you will maintain an overview of the Charity's financial position and of the conduct of its financial affairs such that they can and do give well grounded advice to the Board of Trustees and CEO.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively participate as a key member of the Board of Trustees.
- Support the development of the annual budget and future trajectories in line with the aspirations of the Irise’s strategic plan and fundraising strategy.
- Advise on all financial matters, including regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the development and observation of financial policies.
- Keep the Board of Trustees regularly informed of key financial events, trends, concerns and assessment of fiscal health in addition to completing financial reporting in a timely fashion, making these reports available to the Board within reason.
- Have oversight of all financial transactions including monitoring developed systems for keeping cash flow manageable and efficient.
- Advise fellow Trustees on a regular basis of the financial status of the charity and where necessary recommend action.
- Arrange the compilation and agreement of Irise’s annual report, including the annual review of accounts by the independent examiner.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have sound financial knowledge and the time needed to comprehensively fulfil the role:
- Competent and experienced in handling finances, ideally within small charities (formal accountancy qualification preferred).
- Good understanding of the charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
- An understanding of the voluntary sector and previous experience as a Trustee
In addition, all trustees are required to fulfill the following duties as outlined by the Charity Commission.
Before you apply, please consider:
Time Commitment: The Board meet at least every 3 months. All of our core Board meetings are held virtually on weekday evenings lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Board papers are circulated 1-week prior to each meeting to enable plenty of time to read through and ask questions prior to the meeting. In between Board meetings you may be invited to provide additional ad-hoc input such as providing insights via email or taking responsibility for researching and writing Board papers on particular issues. We also have 1-2 in-person meetings per year; where possible, we strive for hybrid access to enable inclusion of those people unable to attend in-person events. Trustees are also encouraged to participate in online and in-person events with our wider networks and supporters from the UK and East Africa, and to support our youth leadership initiatives, for example we ask one of our trustees to provide mentorship to our Empower Period Committee. In total, you can expect to spend an average of 1-2 hours per week on activities and meetings related to the role. The role is meant to be compatible with a full time job and caring responsibilities, and we always aim for trustee input to be as flexible and time efficient as possible. We are always open to new ideas to make our Board as accessible as possible.
Term: Trustees serve a mutually agreed term, usually of at least 3 years, as agreed by the trustee and the board depending on the needs and desires of the organisation and the individual trustee. As a Board we engage in a continuous cycle of reflection, and each year our Chair meets with each board member, one to one, to review and reflect.
Expenses: Trustees shall be reimbursed whenever possible for all reasonable traveling, subsistence and other expenses incurred in connection with their attendance at meetings or in carrying out any other duties or responsibilities of the role, but otherwise shall not be paid a remuneration.
How to apply
Please share a bit about who you are, your previous experiences and a short explanation of why you would like to become a trustee of Irise International with our Chair, Linda Baines. You can share a CV, your Linked In profile, a personal website or any other relevant materials that tell us a bit more about who you are and what experiences you’ve had. Please don’t feel that you have to prepare something specially for us.
You’re also welcome to share your explanation of why you’re interested in joining the board in a format that works for you e.g. a short cover letter or a video recorded on your phone. If you have questions about the role, need any help or support to apply or would like to discuss the opportunity in more detail please get in touch to arrange a time for a phone/video call. We’ll arrange a conversation with some of our existing board members to explore with you whether we’ll be a good match. The deadline for applications is 10th July 2024.
fWe’ll also reach out to people as they get in touch with us to explore compatibility. Don’t worry if you miss the deadline - we do also consider expressions of interest in joining our board on an ongoing basis.
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Our partners vision is for a housing system that improves people’s quality of life, both in their homes and neighbourhoods, by instigating practical projects to support more long-term thinking in industry and government.
The role of the Trustees is to set the organisation’s strategic direction, monitor the delivery of its objectives, and uphold its values and governance. The board will also guide, advise and support the Chair, who leads the delivery team towards achieving their vision and purpose.
For this role, they are specifically looking for someone with a finance background and existing or previous experience in charity finance and governance to work with existing trustees to oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice and legal obligations.
The Board meets formally four to six times per year, mostly online with one in-person meeting annually in central London. In addition, you will be expected to join the Finance, Governance and Risk sub-committee.
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Oasis Local Charity Trustee
We are seeking new Trustees who can bring a range of skills and experiences that will help us to move closer to our vision of community - a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential.
Joining one of our Local Boards you would become a trustee overseeing between one to four local Oasis Community Hub charities.
Founded in 1985, Oasis' vision is for community - a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. We have developed a unique and successful Community Hub model, which brings everyone together to ensure people’s needs are met holistically. Our experience shows that integrated models involving local people, schools, professionals, statutory agencies, churches and other charities are vital in transforming lives and communities.
The Community Hub concept has been replicated across England and in other countries worldwide. Our work in the UK includes running over 20 local Community Hub charities. We don’t just do things for people, we work alongside them with the aim of helping everyone reach their full potential.
As a Trustee of one of our Local Boards, you will have responsibility for:
- Critiquing and agreeing strategy
- Income generation
- Project oversight
- Safeguarding the Oasis ethos and reputation
Our unique governance structure, means that you have additional support to ease the burden that can be associated with local trusteeship, freeing you up to focus specifically on those tasks outlined above.
We are looking for people who:
- Are local to one of our Hub charities (Oldham, Salford, Bradford, Sheffield, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Birmingham, Worcester, Southampton, Bristol, Croydon, North London, Waterloo)
- Have a passion for community transformation and the vision of Oasis
- Are able to ask challenging questions
- Have time to attend four meetings year, with occasional extraordinary meetings when required.
We encourage diversity amongst our Trustees, and we would applications from a diverse range of people in the community.
We are committed to provide a training and support package to our Trustees.
To apply or find out more please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website.
Deadline for applications 19th July 2024.
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Peaches Womb Cancer Trust is a small charity, with a team of enthusiastic and dedicated trustees. In 2022 we appointed our first employee with further appointments in 2023. Our Trustee board includes health care professionals and researchers who work closely with those affected by womb cancer. This gives us unique insight into their needs and concerns and also an understanding of how dedicated research and changes to current cancer health priorities are vital in helping women with womb cancer live longer healthier lives. As Peaches continues to grow, we have recognised the need to add the expertise of new trustees who have experience of managing a charity in the growth phase.
The trustees meet for 2-3 hours every 6-8 weeks with one or two face to face meetings per year. We expect that 2-4 hours per week will be required outside of trustee meetings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.