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Charity Board Chair
- Location: UK & remote
- Commitment: Part-time/voluntary (approximately 2 days per month)
Are you interested in the power that sport can offer young people? Does Africa inspire you? Are you in a position to dedicate some of your time to a committed UK registered charity, to understand the nuanced challenges faced by those working in the third sector – such as raising funds and tackling inequality – and the challenges faced by the young boys, girls, coaches and staff we support in Malawi? Do you have the expertise to foster positive relationships with fellow Trustees and charity partners, all in a collective effort to align on the charity’s goals and use the charity’s platform to further the development of young people and communities in Malawi?
Do you embody these values: professionalism, respect, integrity, discipline and enjoyment?
About Bhubesi Pride Foundation
Bhubesi Pride Foundation, BPF, is a youth sport and supplementary education charity supporting communities in Africa, now focused on Malawi. Through non-contact rugby, netball and other sports, we help to empower young people, providing opportunities for education, leadership and community development.
Over the last 5+ years, and in the face of multi-faceted challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, BPF has made significant progress helping to develop several core programs in rural Lilongwe, involving boys and girls in youth sports and integrated life skills activities. To enable this, we’ve worked closely with BPF Malawi – the partner NGO we registered (in Lilongwe in 2017) – to assist with organisational strengthening, policy implementation, improved operational delivery, governance, strategy, data collection and impact assessments. Since early 2022, the NGO’s staffed team has increased from two to 11 (all Malawian), 50+ Malawian youth sports coaches have been trained and over 3,000 young people actively participate in locally-led programming. Alongside in-country stakeholders, we’ve facilitated the construction of a unique sports and education facility on a 7-acre site in rural Lilongwe, on land purchased by the NGO, which is being increasingly utilised by BPF Malawi. Alongside the NGO, we’ve expanded our reach, deepened our impact and we continue to champion sport as a vehicle for positive change.
Our experiences have taught us a lot of valuable lessons about the work we do and, crucially, about our duty to Malawian communities. Future goals include increasing our sustainability, improving governance practices and building long-term partnerships which allow BPF to make even more of an impact on the communities we serve. Strengthening the charity’s relationship with BPF Malawi is also a key focus for us over the next 5 years, enabling us all to fully understand, and respond to, Malawi’s core challenges, and paving a more sustainable road ahead.
Role overview
The Chair will lead BPF’s Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chief Executive to ensure the charity continues to deliver on its mission. This is a pivotal role at a strategically important time, for all connected to our work. You will therefore help BPF shape and refine its next strategy and ensure the Board contributes effectively by supporting the charity’s goals.
Key responsibilities
- Leadership: Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that the charity delivers on its mission and strategic objectives.
- Governance: Ensure strong governance practices are in place, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Lead on setting high standards for the Board’s performance and engagement, and appoint new Trustees to bring additional value.
- Strategic planning: Work with the Chief Executive and Board to support the development and implementation of the charity’s next strategy (closely collaborating with, and supporting, BPF Malawi).
- Fundraising and partnerships: Play a key role in helping the charity build long-term partnerships and secure new funding for the charity’s future sustainability.
- Trustee development: Inspire, support and hold BPF’s Trustees accountable for their contributions, ensuring that the Board as a whole functions effectively.
- Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for BPF, raising awareness of our work and helping to grow our profile in the international development and business sectors.
Person specification
Essential:
- Collaborative and inclusive approach: A commitment to working collaboratively with the Board, CEO, staff/volunteers, key stakeholders (e.g. charity partners and BPF Malawi) to achieve shared goals; and an inclusive intent to see that marginalised and vulnerable youth, especially girls and young people with disabilities, are given fair and equal opportunities and rights.
- International development knowledge: Experience in international development, ideally in Africa, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the sector.
- Accountability and high standards: A high level of personal integrity and a focus on holding others to the highest standards of governance, effectiveness and impact – embodying and promoting BPF’s core values.
- Governance expertise: Proven track record of good governance, including understanding the legal and financial responsibilities of a charity board, bringing an open approach to how governance practices can be strengthened.
Desirable:
- Third sector experience: Knowledge and/or experience of the charity sector, within sport for development, youth empowerment, education or international development.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for Bhubesi Pride Foundation’s Board Chair role, please send us your CV and a covering letter by Monday 14th October 2024.
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We are seeking three individuals to be active members of our Board of Trustees, working collaboratively with other trustees, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to help the food bank in pursuit of its Vision and Strategic Plan. The Trustee will also be expected to lead on certain areas and initiatives, as required by the charity, and which utilises the Trustees experience and skills.
Volunteering is a fantastic way for you to be involved in your local community and volunteers are at the heart of all that we do as a food bank. The role of volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to support people in crisis will continue to be critical as we work together to fulfil our vision of seeing a UK without the need for food banks.
Key Tasks:
- ensure that Stratford Upon Avon Foodbank complies with and pursues its objects as defined in its governing document, charity and company law, and other relevant legislation or regulations
- ensure that the food bank applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
- give firm strategic direction to the food bank contributing to the food bank’s strategic plan, helping set policies, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- appoint the food bank manager and monitor their performance
- safeguard the good name and ethos of the food bank
- ensure the effective and efficient administration of the food bank
- lead and/or serve on sub-committees and attendance at various other meetings, including with the charity’s staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- ensure an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion
Trustees may also undertake additional work for the charity between meetings subject to their availability and skill set.
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 desire for helping and making a difference to people who do not have enough money to afford the essentials
- a passion for, and commitment to, Stratford Upon Avon Foodbank
- compassion, honesty, openness, kindness, and integrity
- an ability to listen and engage effectively
- an ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.
The food bank would particularly welcome applications from those with experience and/or skills in one or more of the of the following areas:
- Fundraising
- Communications and/or Public Relations
- Local connectivity and networking
- Facilities Management
- Digital/Technology applications in the Charity Sector
What difference will you make?
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 Stratford Upon Avon 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 Stratford Upon Avon Foodbank
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the role
To conduct research and apply for grants and funding that Rebuilding Lives UK are eligible for. To contribute to fundraising strategies and share and implement fundraising ideas.
What you will be doing
We are looking for fundraiser volunteers to join our team to:
- Lead research for grants and funding that the charity is eligible for.
- Prepare information about grants, trusts and foundations, advising the CEO and Trustees of the requirements for the applications, the deadlines being worked towards and the final outcomes.
- Write and tailor content for grant applications as required.
- Support with the grant application process and build relationships with trusts and other stakeholders.
- Share ideas for fundraising.
What are we looking for?
The following skills and experience would be helpful for this role:
- Experience in grant applications is essential
- To understand content, requirements and strategy needed for applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity
- Proficiency in using email and Microsoft Office
- Commitment to the values of Rebuilding Lives UK
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
Time commitment and expenses:
- 3-7 hours per week, either in or out of office hours.
- We request a minimum commitment of 3 months volunteering.
What difference will you make?
Joining our team will give you the opportunity to:
- Use and share your expertise.
- Learn new skills.
- Gain valuable experience for those who are looking for a job in fundraising.
- Be part of a friendly team of people
- Make a big difference to the charity and the lives of our beneficiaries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our trustees play a vital role in achieving the Strata Florida Trust’s core aim – the restoration of the buildings of Mynachlog Fawr to create the Strata Florida Centre/Canolfan Ystrad Fflur as a place of heritage, culture and education. They oversee and steer the vision, strategy and progress of the Trust, drawing on their own knowledge, skills and networks.
As a small but ambitious charity we are seeking individuals for the role whose experience and skills will complement those of our existing board members and enable the Trust to continue to expand.
Remuneration: The role of Trustee is not accompanied by any financial remuneration.
Time commitment: Six Board meetings per year. Approximately 12 days in total including board meetings, and additional meetings, discussion and preparation.
Reporting to Chairman of the Trustees
Duties:
· Support and provide advice on the Strata Florida Trust’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
· Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
· Oversee the Trust’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
· Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
· Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
· Review and approve the Strata Florida Trust’s annual financial reports.
· Work with and support or challenge the Director of the Trust when needed.
· Contribute to regular reviews of the Trust’s own governance.
· Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
· Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect the Trust’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
· Contribute to the broader promotion of the Trust’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
An interest in supporting heritage, Welsh culture, education, tourism, rural communities, and traditional skills is essential. We are particularly interested in those who have experience of operational delivery and professional skills including accountancy and income generation.
Previous governance experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
Personal skills and qualities
· Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
· Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
· Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
· Enthusiasm for our vision and mission and willing to act as an ambassador for the Trust.
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
· Trustees are appointed for a 4 year term of office, renewal for 3 further terms to a maximum of 12 years.
· This is a voluntary unpaid position.
Time commitment
· Attending 6 Board meetings annually (bimonthly beginning in January). Currently meetings are held at Y Beudy, Strata Florida, with the option to join via Zoom if required.
· Attending additional meetings or focus groups if required.
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Disgrifiad Rôl
Mae ein hymddiriedolwyr yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth gyflawni nod craidd Ymddiriedolaeth Ystrad Fflur – adfer adeiladau Mynachlog Fawr i greu Canolfan Ystrad Fflur/Strata Florida Centre fel lle treftadaeth, diwylliant ac addysg. Maent yn goruchwylio ac yn llywio gweledigaeth, strategaeth a chynnydd yr Ymddiriedolaeth, gan dynnu ar eu gwybodaeth, eu sgiliau a'u rhwydweithiau eu hunain.
Fel elusen fechan ond uchelgeisiol rydym yn chwilio am unigolion ar gyfer y rôl y bydd eu profiad a'u sgiliau yn cyflenwi rhai aelodau presennol ein bwrdd ac yn galluogi'r Ymddiriedolaeth i barhau i ehangu.
Taliadau: Nid oes cydnabyddiaeth ariannol yn perthyn i rôl yr ymddiriedolwr
Ymrwymiad amser: Chwe chyfarfod bob blwyddyn. Tua 12 diwrnod i gyd, gan gynnwys cyfarfodydd bwrdd, a chyfarfodydd ychwanegol, trafodaeth a pharatoi
Adrodd i Cadeirydd yr Ymddiriedolwyr
Dyletswyddau:
· Cefnogi a darparu cyngor ar bwrpas, gweledigaeth, nodau a gweithgareddau Ymddiriedolaeth Ystrad Fflur
· Cymeradwyo strategaethau a pholisïau gweithredol, a monitro a gwerthuso eu gweithredu.
· Goruchwylio cynlluniau ariannol a chyllidebau'r Ymddiriedolaeth a monitro a gwerthuso cynnydd.
· Sicrhau bod y sefydliad yn cael ei weinyddu'n effeithiol ac effeithlon.
· Sicrhau bod risgiau allweddol yn cael eu nodi, eu monitro a'u rheoli'n effeithiol.
· Adolygu a chymeradwyo adroddiadau ariannol blynyddol Ymddiriedolaeth Ystrad Fflur.
· Gweithio gyda neu gefnogi neu herio Cyfarwyddwr yr Ymddiriedolaeth pan fo angen.
· Cyfrannu at adolygiadau rheolaidd o lywodraethu'r Ymddiriedolaeth ei hun.
· Mynychu cyfarfodydd y Bwrdd, wedi'u paratoi'n ddigonol i gyfrannu at drafodaethau.
· Defnyddio barn annibynnol a gweithredu'n gyfreithiol ac yn ddidwyll i hyrwyddo a diogelu buddiannau'r Ymddiriedolaeth, gan ddiystyru eu buddiannau personol a/neu rai unrhyw drydydd parti.
· Cyfrannu at hyrwyddo, nodau, amcanion ac enw da'r Ymddiriedolaeth yn ehangach drwy gymhwyso'ch sgiliau, arbenigedd, gwybodaeth a chysylltiadau.
Fel elusen fechan, bydd adegau pan fydd angen i'r ymddiriedolwyr gymryd rhan weithredol y tu hwnt i gyfarfodydd y Bwrdd. Gall hyn gynnwys arwain trafodaethau, canolbwyntio ar faterion allweddol, darparu cyngor ac arweiniad ar fentrau newydd, cyflwyno'n allanol, neu faterion eraill lle mae gan yr ymddiriedolwr arbenigedd arbennig.
Yr hyn yr ydym yn chwilio amdano
Rydym yn chwilio am bobl sy'n barod i ddod ag egni, brwdfrydedd ac ymrwymiad i'r rôl, ac a fydd yn ehangu'r amrywiaeth safbwyntiau ar ein bwrdd.
Mae diddordeb mewn cefnogi treftadaeth, diwylliant Cymru, addysg, twristiaeth, cymunedau gwledig, a sgiliau traddodiadol yn hanfodol. Mae gennym ddiddordeb arbennig yn y rhai sydd â phrofiad o ddarparu gweithredol a sgiliau proffesiynol gan gynnwys cyfrifeg a chynhyrchu incwm.
Byddai profiad blaenorol o lywodraethu yn fanteisiol ond nid yw'n hanfodol.
Sgiliau personol a rhinweddau
· Parodrwydd a'r gallu i ddeall a derbyn eu cyfrifoldebau a'u rhwymedigaethau fel ymddiriedolwyr ac i weithredu er budd gorau'r sefydliad.
· Y gallu i feddwl yn greadigol ac yn strategol, ymarfer barn dda, annibynnol a gweithio'n effeithiol fel aelod o'r bwrdd.
· Sgiliau cyfathrebu effeithiol a pharodrwydd i gymryd rhan weithredol mewn trafodaeth.
· Brwdfrydedd dros ein gweledigaeth a'n cenhadaeth ac yn barod i weithredu fel llysgennad i'r Ymddiriedolaeth.
Telerau penodi
Telerau swyddfa
· Penodir ymddiriedolwyr am gyfnod o 4 blynedd yn y swydd, adnewyddu am 3 thymor pellach hyd at uchafswm o 12 mlynedd.
· Mae hon yn swydd wirfoddol ddi-dâl.
Ymrwymiad amser
· Mynychu 6 cyfarfod Bwrdd yn flynyddol (yn dechrau bob deufis ym mis Ionawr). Ar hyn o bryd cynhelir cyfarfodydd yn Y Beudy, Ystrad Fflur, gyda'r opsiwn i ymuno trwy Zoom os oes angen.
· Mynychu cyfarfodydd neu grwpiau ffocws ychwanegol os oes angen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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YOUTH LINK NETWORKS is a UK registered charity with projects currently in Uganda. It has a mission to deliver sustainable initiatives that alleviate poverty in vulnerable communities across Africa and the Caribbean. The organization implements projects focused on education, skills training, and healthcare, acting as a resource for young people to develop their skills, create employment opportunities, and advance their education. YOUTH LINK NETWORKS aims to create a global network of young people to inspire social and economic progression in their respective countries.
Role Description
This is a volunteer Chair of the Board of Trustees role at YOUTH LINK NETWORKS, with the flexibility for some remote work. The Chair of the Board of Trustees will be responsible for overseeing the organization's strategic direction, providing leadership to the Board, ensuring effective governance, and representing the organization externally. This is a hybrid role, primarily located in the London Area, United Kingdom, with the option for some remote work.
Qualifications
- Skills in Charities, Finance, and Business Planning
- Experience in Strategic Planning and Corporate Governance
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of fundraising and grant-writing processes
- Experience in the non-profit sector is a plus
- Previous board or governance experience
This is an exciting time to join us as we move into a new season of change and strategic planning to achieve our goal. As the appointed chair, you’ll lead the board, so expected to attend and chair all the annual meetings which take place once a quarter (4 times a year - March, June, September, December).
To apply, please send a CV with cover letter explaining why you should be considered for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in 11 centres across the UK. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 35,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre. More information about who we are can be found on our website.
In April 2022, Smart Works launched a new Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. To achieve this, we will grow our existing centres and open new centres in areas of need. We are well on the way to achieving our goals.
About This Role
We are seeking up to 3 new trustees to join our Group Board. Smart Works is led by a Group Board of passionate and dedicated trustees, who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Smart Works. We also work closely with our 6 local Boards across the country.
“Over the last 10 years, Smart Works has grown from an unerring passion to support unemployed women into work, into a dynamic and successful charity transforming the lives of women and communities across the UK,” says Smart Works Chair Julietta Dexter. “New members of the Board will have a key role to play in ensuring that Smart Works continues to deliver our ambitious targets for growth, whilst ensuring that we meet and exceed the expectations of our clients. The role of trustee is hugely rewarding, challenging and enjoyable in equal measure.”
Our current skills audit illustrates that we are particularly looking for candidates with expert skills in the fields of commercial property, fundraising and employment support (for example, organisations that regularly refer to Smart Works). By drawing on their expertise, the successful candidates will be able to advise Smart Works as it looks to develop and expand in these areas.
For more information on the Trustee position, please find the full role profile attached.
How to Apply
Please apply via our website.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview after 30th September. The process will be led by the Nominations Committee. There will be a shortlisting process followed by two rounds of interviews with formal approval to take place at the Board meeting in October.
References and a Basic DBS check will be taken up prior to appointment.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of female unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works. Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching the Charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates. These decisions are made irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website)
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview of the role:
PECAN is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees. Under PECAN’s governing articles of association its trustees, including the Chair, are appointed for a three-year term, which may be renewed for a further two terms (so a maximum of nine years’ unbroken service).
Key tasks:
The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support the management team and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the CEO.
Key responsibilities
· Provide leadership to the organisation and the Board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes to provide greater public benefit.
· Chair and facilitate board meetings, oversee and ensure proper record-keeping
· Ensure that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.
· Give direction to board policy-making.
· Ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic plan, and that there is a common understanding of these by the management team and the Trustees.
· Develop the Board of Trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
· Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.
· Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.
· Encourage positive change where appropriate and address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.
· Act as an ambassador for the cause and the Charity.
· Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
· Address conflict within the Board and within the organisation and liaise with the CEO to achieve this.
· Foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees.
· Liaise with the CEO to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate.
· Lead the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the CEO.
· Sit on appointment and disciplinary panels where required.
With the CEO:
· Plan the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, for example annual general meeting.
· Set agendas for board and other general meetings.
· Ensure that the Board receives sufficient and timely information to make informed decisions.
Relationship with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the wider management team:
· Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the CEO ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
· Support the CEO, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.
· Ensure regular contact with the CEO and develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.
· Liaise with the CEO to maintain an overview of the charity’s affairs, providing support as necessary.
About you:
PECAN is a Christian charity whose values are kindness, belief and hope. There is a requirement for all Trustees, including the Chair, to sign a statement of belief. The CEO is also required to be a Christian.
In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair should have the following qualities:
· Leadership
· Experience of committee work, including at least one previous Trustee role.
· Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage
· Good communication and interpersonal
· Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect
· Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team
· Empathy
It would be desirable to demonstrate experience of the Chair role and/or be willing to join the Association of Chairs to increase their knowledge that will help with the role.
Impact of your role
By leading the Board of trustees of the charity, you will be part of a team providing a vital support function in your local community, seeking to ensure a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with PECAN.
Support
A full trustee induction will be provided to support the new Chair in their role, as well as access to training opportunities to develop in their role as a trustee.
Please note:
· The Chair of Trustees will be appointed for three years. Under the terms of PECAN’s memorandum and articles of association this appointment may be renewed for a maximum of two further three-year terms (a total of nine years).
· You must be 18 or over and must not be disqualified from acting as a trustee and declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a trustee.
· The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although reasonable expenses may be claimed (e.g. for travel and subsistence).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
2024 is a great time to join the Board of Dementia Concern. Experience of Charity Boards is not needed to become a Trustee. If you have both Trustee and leadership experience, you may be our next Chair! Either way, we’d love to meet you, just send in your CV.
Who we are
At Dementia Concern, our primary goal is to empower those living with dementia, here in their local community. With fifty staff and a turnover of £1.1 million, we are exclusively for the people of Ealing, from Southall over to Acton. Their rich diversity is reflected in our staff and clients.
Established in 1982, almost forty years on we are still committed to our central strategic goal to provide amazing person-centred care and support for people living with dementia.
The role
We’re looking to recruit:
Up to 3x Trustees from diverse backgrounds with experience or skills in: Safeguarding, Quality of Healthcare, Law, Health & Safety, Fundraising, Cybersecurity, HR and EDI.
and
1x Chair of the Board
(Trustees do not need to live in London, once they are able to attend two board meetings in person per year, usually held on Wednesdays at 6pm)
Over the last five years of our forty year history, Dementia Concern has been on a mission to reach every person in Ealing living with dementia. We are over halfway there. This Board recruitment campaign is a chance for new Trustees to help us drive forward the charity’s strategy 2024-27 and help us deepen our impact.
A couple of our Trustees will be coming to the end of their second (three year) term on the Board, so we’re seeking to recruit additional trustees and our next chair; our former Chair served from 2020 to 2024 leading the charity skillfully, including through the uncertainties of community healthcare in a pandemic.
To read more about Dementia Concern’s mission, our vision for our Board. and to view our role descriptions and person specifications… download our Join the Dementia Concern Board pack below.
To express interest in these volunteer positions on the Board, we are not asking candidates for a formal application in the first instance. We are keenly aware that many good Trustee candidates are very busy people, so we are keeping it simple.
If you would like to have an informal conversation over the phone about these Board vacancies, please email Clare Brooks, the Clerk to the Board who can arrange this for you at a day and time of your convenience:
Please note we will be longlisting throughout the campaign, so get in touch soon.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a further stage in the recruitment, which will include a formal application. This will include some due diligence checks, and an initial phone call with one of the interview panel, to tell us about themselves and find out more about the role(s) of Trustee and Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Then, for those invited to the final stage, and wishing to progress, there will be in person meetings at our building: 223 Windmill Road, Ealing, London W5 4DJ which are scheduled for Thursday 24th and Friday 25th October.
New Trustees will be invited to the in-person Board on 13th November at 6pm in Ealing, with some social time included in order to meet Trustees and the Exec.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence
Boxing Futures is a charity which works to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of disadvantaged young people. We empower young people by building positive relationships, developing core soft skills, and increasing confidence and motivation.
Who we are
Boxing Futures is a dynamic charity which works to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of disadvantaged young people. We empower young people by building positive relationships, developing core soft skills and increasing confidence and motivation.
Our proven, positive impact provides a springboard to re-engage with education, volunteering and employment opportunities.
The role
We are currently looking to recruit a new Treasurer to our board at an exciting time in our charity’s development.
We welcome applications from people with a range of skills and from diverse backgrounds, with experience of being a charity Treasurer.
The Trustees of Boxing Futures provide strategic direction, financial control, and overall assurance of effective accountability, with the Treasurer needing to steer the Finance Working Group, for the organisation to ensure that we deliver in line with our mission and objectives. Trustee meetings are quarterly and held remotely with one in-person meeting per year.
Please see the full role description for the Treasurer position.
For further information or arrange an informal chat please contact our Chair, Ali Reid ali.reid at boxing-futures . org . uk
Or our CEO anthony . york @ boxing-futures . org . uk
To apply please send a CV and brief covering letter to Anoushka Austin a.austin @ boxing-futures . org . uk or apply through Trustees Unlimited.
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The Ecology Centre is looking for a Chair to lead our community and environmental charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values. Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic leadership to the charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
- Guiding the short and long-term strategic development of the charity
- Assuring and strengthening effective governance, including effective controls and monitoring of financial health, risk management and legal compliance
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders (in the community and beyond) to establish best practice sharing and an effective fundraising strategy
- Managing a collaborative and inclusive culture at all levels of the charity and working closely with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and management team to ensure a thriving charity in line with our values.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and reasons for applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Aurora Nexus is a fast growing, innovative and forward-thinking health and social care charity, supporting individuals with Autism and Learning disabilities. The Charity is at a pivotal moment in its growth and development, with a new strategy being developed for launch in April 2025.
We are excited to be recruiting a new chair and new trustees to join our creative and committed small group of trustees and newly structured executive team, in leading the charity through a truly exciting time of growth and development.
As Chair you will be pivotal in Aurora-Nexus delivering its Strategy, Core values and objectives. You will work closely with the CEO, as both a leader, and providing support and guidance where needed, to ensure the safe and effective day to day delivery of the charities strategic and operational objectives. You will also be responsible for chairing the Board, leading with trustees in setting the course for the organisation’s values and how it delivers safely and sustainably against its charitable mission.
You will be an ambassador and advocate for the work carried out across Aurora Nexus, using your own skills, knowledge and experience to both promote and support its work.
Principal Responsibilities
As a Trustee and along with the Board of Trustees;
You will have overall responsibility for the charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do.
· You will lead the charity and decide how it is run. Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives.
· You will use your skills and experience to support the Charity and help them achieve their aims.
· You will ensure the Charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
· You will comply with the Charity’s governing document and the law.
· You will act in the Charity’s best interests.
· You will manage aurora nexus the Charity responsibly.
· You will act with reasonable care and skill.
· You will ensure the Charity is accountable.
· You will support the strategy in areas of Marketing/Fundraising, IT/Process, Legal/Regulation or social care knowledge.
Governance
· Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for the Charity.
· Encourage positive change where appropriate.
· Work within any agreed policies adopted by the charity.
· Ensure that the major risks to which the charity is exposed have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate these risks without the charity becoming risk averse.
· To ensure that the charity has a satisfactory system for holding properties and other assets and ensure that moneys are invested to the maximum benefit of the charity, within the constraints of the law and ethical and other policies laid down by the board.
External Relations
· Act as an ambassador for the charity.
· Represent the charity at external functions, meetings and events.
· Facilitate change and address any potential conflict with external stakeholders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a dynamic finance professional to join our Board of Trustees in the role of Treasurer, ideally with a background in strategy and governance. You will share our passion for addressing child literacy issues in the under 12s from disadvantaged areas, and our vision of all children thriving in homes where a love of reading is embraced.
We are a small friendly team, busy engaging with children and their families on the ground and online, and you will be responsible for ensuring that our Charity’s finances are managed appropriately and effectively. The role requires attendance at 4 Board meetings per year and the occasional ad hoc representation at events/meetings.
If you are interested, please apply with a CV and covering letter via the Quick Apply button below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Active Luton is a not-for-profit Community Wellbeing Trust based in Luton. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of its community, inspiring, motivating and offering opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Who we are
Active Luton is a not-for-profit Community Wellbeing Trust based in Luton. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of its community, inspiring, motivating and offering opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to learn and take action to improve their life chances.
The role
Why would you want to volunteer with us?
· We are a team of passionate individuals who work tirelessly to make a difference in our community.
· We have officially been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’.
· Not only do we run sports facilities, but we also run libraries, health & wellbeing programmes like Social Prescription and Stop Smoking, and funded programmes such as the children’s holiday and food activity camps. We work directly with schools and also have an in-house training team. You won’t be bored!
· We can help you improve your overall fitness and wellbeing with our free off-peak Gym, Swim & Fitness memberships plus free access to squash and badminton.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as the Chairperson. The Chairperson will provide strategic leadership, guidance and support to the organisation, ensuring the effective implementation of its mission and objectives. This is a voluntary position that requires a strong commitment to the charity’s cause and the ability to lead a dedicated team of professionals.
– Lead the charity’s board of trustees, ensuring its effectiveness in governance and decision-making processes.
– Provide strategic direction and vision to the organisation, in alignment with its mission and values.
– Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including employees, volunteers and partners.
– Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the charity, promoting its activities and achievements to the public, media, and relevant authorities.
– Oversee the financial management of the charity, ensuring accountability, transparency, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
– Support and mentor the Chief Executive Officer and Leadership Team, fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment.
– Monitor and evaluate the charity’s performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate measures.
– Foster a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and equality within the organisation, promoting the values of social responsibility and community engagement.
What are we looking for in our Chairperson?
– A proven track record of leadership and management experience at a senior level, preferably within the wellbeing & leisure sector or a related field.
– Strong understanding of the charitable sector, including governance, fundraising, and impact measurement.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.
– Strategic thinking and the ability to provide guidance and direction in a complex and dynamic environment.
– Financial acumen and the ability to oversee budgets, financial statements, and fundraising strategies.
– Passion for the charity’s mission and a commitment to making a positive impact on Luton residents health and wellbeing.
– Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks for charities.
– Previous experience serving on a board of directors or in a similar governance role is desirable.
Deadline to apply: 29 September 2024
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Are you interested in the personal and professional development of local young people?
Play an important role in the functioning of our Trustee board.
We are looking for a new Trustee & Secretary.
Overview
Esteem works with young adults aged 14 - 26 to build lasting self-Esteem and stronger communities through group activities and 1-2-1 support.
Esteem creates spaces where everyone matters.
Esteem works with 200 young adults annually across all of Sussex who face barriers to achieving their life goals. We have a base in Shoreham and offer a variety of different opportunities, including social drop-in sessions, mentoring, wellbeing sessions, volunteering and counselling. We have a dedicated staff team with various backgrounds and a commitment to championing the views of young adults throughout the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer for a charity that is passionate about giving young adults the chance to develop their skills and confidence, both for their own benefit and for that of society as a whole. Esteem works with young adults to run Wellbeing, Social, Mentoring and Volunteering opportunities, with a youth-led and asset-based approach.
This voluntary role of Trustee & Secretary will include duties such as organising and minuting board meetings and some administrative duties to support the board. As well as the normal duties of a trustee (see The Essential Trustee Duties) The main aim is for the Trustee Secretary to support the Chair and the CO in ensuring the smooth functioning of the board of trustees. This would also compliment other areas we seek to enhance the trustee team, which include a wide range of skills, and expertise in youth work, strategy planning, business development, financial administration and fundraising, as well as an interest in vocational and personal development for young people, combined with an in-depth understanding of our work and ambitions.
You will be jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. All trustees should also be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity.
During Trustee meetings, your role would be to take minutes and record actions. Following each meeting, you would write up the minutes, share with the Board, as well as support the Chair and CO to plan for the next meeting.
Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy with Esteem’s goal of enabling young adults to flourish. The Esteem Secretary will be expected to contribute around 6 hours per month to the organisation, including board meetings, which run for two hours every two months, from 6-8pm at The Old School House, Shoreham. A minimum commitment of two years would be preferable. This post requires some flexibility due to the nature of Esteem being a growing organisation.
Your regular tasks and responsibilities will include:
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Attend Board meetings on Tuesday evenings eveyy 8 weeks at Esteem, from 6-8pm
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Read meeting minutes and pre-reading documents ahead of meeting (sent at least 1 week before the meeting)
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Contribute to all aspects of Esteems Strategy and maintain oversight of the organisation
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Ensuring meetings are effectively organised and minuted
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Ensuring meeting minutes are agreed with Chair and circulated post-meetings
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Maintaining effective records and administration
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Assisting the trustees to uphold the legal requirements of governing documents, to be compliant with charity law, company law etc. (where relevant)
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Communication and correspondence to include:
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Liaising with the Chair to plan Board meetings
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Draw on the Governance calendar to help plan agenda items and liaise with the CO and trustees to produce the necessary updates for review at the Board meeting
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Receiving agenda items from committee members and staff
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Circulating agendas and reports with trustees, staff and Esteem’s youth steering committee with the support and direction of the CO and Chair
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Assist in organising the Annual General Meeting - including
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Developing the Agenda with the Chair
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Organisation of venue and dates and invitations
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Circulation of papers
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Supporting the smooth running of the day
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Minuting of the AGM
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Seeking agreement of the minutes from Chair and distribution
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Support the Trustees with organising trustee induction and ongoing training
Person Specification
Essential:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Effective time management and organisational skills
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Ability to work to specified deadlines
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A keen eye for detail
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Experience of record keeping, information retrieval and dissemination of data/documentation to Trustees (or Directors or senior managers) and relevant parties.
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Experience of writing agendas and concise minutes
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Competent computer user and able to communicate by email
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Able to exercise independent judgement and take reasonable care, skill and diligence in their role
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Commitment to working towards Esteem’s values of Trust, Support, and Respect
Desirable:
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Knowledge of Charity law and the voluntary sector.
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Knowledge of, or experience in, the role of a company secretary
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Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young adults.
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Have knowledge of Google Drive
Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory vetting and barring checks.
What we offer
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A Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to Esteem’s values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and support young adults and staff from different backgrounds so they can be their best selves. Our networks include All Sorts (LGBTQIA+), Adur Refugees and Possibility People.
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Wellbeing Activities: You will be invited to attend wellbeing activities that our staff team and young adults enjoy every three months in our Wellbeing Week.
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Training Opportunities: You will be invited to training opportunities.
Applicants that are offered an interview will be asked to provide two referees and bring ID to the interview to enable us to take up references and undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Esteem welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion through our activities, as well as in our policies and practices. Our culture and values reinforce this. We seek to create an inspiring and inclusive environment where all feel valued and able to contribute to the organisation.
If you have the skills, knowledge and drive that we are looking for, and are passionate about making a real difference in young adults' lives, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to support the running of a longstanding, free and highly-effective counselling service for young people?
You could be a trustee for Bracknell-based charity, Youthline.
Set up in 1988, now a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, we have just celebrated 35 successful years, offering more than 600 counselling hours to young people every month. Demand and complexity of services continue to increase, and we have thus improved space and availability to meet that demand.
Our anniversary year meant a new logo, and in 2023/24, our income was maintained at £220k, with a successful funding bid. Of course, income-generation remains a high priority, as for all charities.
The role and what we are looking for in a new trustee
Trustees are the people who make the top-level decisions for our charity. Our Board includes people with experience and skills in governing a youth counselling charity, and we require new trustees to have empathy with our cause and our beneficiaries.
You don’t necessarily need prior experience of charity trusteeship, as full induction and guidance from our trustees and staff will be provided, including access to external training, as needed.
We are looking for new trustees with some skills or experience in:
- Income-generation
- Employee & volunteer support/HR
- We also are looking for ‘general’ trustees who are interested in our mission and services
If you are unsure your abilities or experience fit our needs, please ask: we’re flexible how people can contribute to our charity. If you can think strategically and plan long-term, you have the primary skills needed by our trustees; you’ll also need to be able to work collectively with other Board members. Support from our paid employees is always available, as they deal with the day-to-day running of the organisation.
We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds to join our Board, and want to expand the diversity of our board, in all meanings of the word, strongly welcoming applications from people from less-represented groups.
We ask for up to five hours of your time per month, less at some times of year, which includes all meetings, discussions, etc. You will need access to digital communications, as some of our charity’s business is run that way, with quarterly Board meetings face-to-face in Bracknell.
How to apply
This appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer a no-obligation discussion by video or phone, and assistance with your application. A detailed Role Description and Person Specification can be made available to you upon request.
Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references and completion of a Safeguarding course.
Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, and an interview offered as soon as mutually convenient.
I need to know more
Contact Mike Allen via Quick Apply below, for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams/Zoom/phone)