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Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and thoroughbred breeding industry. We are seeking an advisory committee member who shares our vision that everyone from the horseracing and breeding industry and community feels supported and has the opportunity to thrive.
The Racing Welfare group – including our housing association, Racing Homes – has exciting times ahead as we seek to secure long-term sustainable funding for our core services and plan the expansion and reorganisation of our housing portfolio.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for the work that we do and who is familiar with the challenges of running a national organisation.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking to add to the expertise that we have on either the Finance Investment & Audit committee or the Housing Committee (Racing Homes) through enthusiastic individuals who are looking to develop their own skills and experience. We are particularly look for those with:
· Experience and expertise in charity audit and statutory compliance, preferably someone who has held a senior position in an audit firm or is otherwise familiar with charity SORP; or
· Professional experience with construction projects and the build environment; or
· Legal expertise in the property or social housing sector.
Please note, as this post will involve governing and advising on services that have direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature it will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure. We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.
What will you be doing?
Our committees meet up to four times a year - usually twice via video-call and twice in person. The meetings are currently routinely attended by at least three trustees along with other advisory committee members, as well as relevant members of the Executive Team. The meetings are held to discuss strategic matters, as well as report on significant current challenges or issues, and to assist the main board with high level decision making.
There will also be the requirement to undertake a committee member induction which we anticipate being a one-off one-day commitment. Each year, in addition to the committee meetings we anticipate another two days commitment would be required.
We invite committee members to join the Charity for an initial period of three years with the possibility of Trusteeship after one year.
What difference will you make?
Demand for Racing Welfare and Racing Homes’ services is higher than ever and in common with the charity sector as a whole funding those services is increasingly more challenging.
Racing Welfare continues to review, improve and expand a large portfolio of welfare and wellbeing services which make a significant difference to the lives of individuals working in horseracing, their employers, the horse racing industry and in turn, communities and society.
Racing Homes currently has 165 units of accommodation housing young people, working age staff and retirees from the Racing industry. We have housing schemes in Newmarket, Lambourn, Middleham and Malton and have advanced plans for new schemes in two of those locations, providing more than thirty additional new units of accommodation.
What is in it for you?
You will enjoy working alongside and learning from an inspiring and knowledgeable team of executives, committee members and trustees. You will have the opportunity to develop your board member skills and there may be opportunity to progress to a trustee position after 12 months.
Applications will close on 18th November 2024.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
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BPS Assessments and Awards Limited wishes to appoint an independent director. The successful applicant will be required to attend quarterly online board meetings and up to one additional strategy session per year. This is a voluntary role.
We are interested in candidates with skills and experience in the following areas:
- Knowledge of apprenticeships, with a particular interest in the health sector.
- Experience of end-point assessment organisations, or assessment of apprenticeship.
- Evidence of strong commercial knowledge and business development expertise.
- Ability to express opinions, while respecting the thoughts and opinions of others.
- Dynamic in thinking and approach with a drive and passion to make a substantial impact.
- Other areas of interest may include finance, social media, brand development and marketing or public sector commissioning.
BPS Assessments and Awards Ltd is a trading subsidiary of The British Psychological Society (BPS). BPS Assessments and Awards Ltd has been approved to act as an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) to provide end-point assessment services to providers, employers, and their apprentices. Its current directors are either trustees of BPS or employed by BPS, therefore the company wishes to appoint an independent director.
We encourage applications from people with a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds to ensure the board truly represents the people they serve.
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We are looking for someone to help take Youth Advanage UK to the next stage in our development by helping us register as a charity.
Role:
- To work alongside management, Trustees and the governance team to help register Youth Advantage UK as a charity
- To help complete the charity registration application
- To advise management about charity registration
Requirements:
- To have experience in registering charities with the charity commission
- Be able to work in a team and communicate effectively
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
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ECL has been established for 30 years and exists to enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Through our enrichment activities at local community centres, we help people have fun, make friends, learn new skills and be themselves. Our aim is to reduce social isolation for people with learning disabilities and/or autism and to improve feelings of self confidence and self worth. The people who attend our sessions are also developing life skills in a safe and trusted setting, supported by a team of volunteers who are sensitive to their needs.
The governing structure of the charity means that we have a Board of Trustees who meet quarterly to ensure that the organisation is being run efficiently, effectively and compliantly.We are currently looking for a Company Secretary to join the Board and fulfil the following functions:
- Administration and compliance
- Preparing for board meetings, four times a year
- Taking meeting minutes
This role is expected to require half a day per month to meet the above requirments.
Experience in the legal, accounting or other professional sectors would be an advantage to this role, however it is not a necessity for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy status. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently underrepresented within the organisation, including but not limited to people from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and people from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.
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We exist to enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
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Tender works first and foremost with young people, meaning our work is always varied and constantly evolving. We are therefore lucky to receive the support and guidance from our Youth Board, who meet monthly to develop Tender’s activities and direction, and explore innovative ways of engaging young people in a way that stays relevant to them.
What is the Tender Youth Board?
Tender’s Youth Board is an advisory group that supports the on-going development and delivery of Tender’s work. As a youth-based organisation, the board play a vital role in guiding how we engage young people in conversations around healthy relationships, domestic abuse and sexual violence, and promote the issue to wider society. We do this by getting young people to work closely with members from every department of the Tender team and its Board of Trustees.
The Youth Board support Tender’s work by:
- Developing and delivering awareness raising campaigns and blogs
- Contributing ideas for projects and resources
- Reviewing Tender’s activities that are used in workshops with young people
- Discussing current events and policy happening in the Violence Against Women and Girls sector
- Contributing to Tender’s recruitment processes
- Reviewing bids that Tender submit to funders for new work
Time Expectations
We ask our Youth Board members for a commitment to volunteering for a minimum of 6 hours every three months. The ways members can engage are listed below:
- Meetings will be typically held twice a month on Wednesday, 5:50 – 6:30pm. It is important that you can attend the majority of these online meetings.
- Twice per year, in March and October, a meeting is held in person at Tender’s London office – travel and food expenses are covered.
- Volunteering time at public events to promote Tender’s cause, such as panels or fresher’s fairs.
- Carrying out other tasks that come up outside meetings, such as blog writing, or being on steering groups for specific projects.
- Engaging with flexible work experience opportunities in various teams across the charity.
At Tender we also understand that schedules can change, and other responsibilities can get in the way of volunteering sometimes, so if you are unable to meet this requirement, we can have a chat with you and look at next steps together. For some, this might mean arranging other volunteering tasks that can be completed remotely or making a flexible arrangement.
How we support you
Three members of the Tender team support the Youth Board by running the interactive and creative meetings, and planning the year’s activities. They will be available during your time on the Youth Board to ensure you get the most out of volunteering with us.
At Tender we believe in the importance of giving back to those who volunteer their time with us. You will be given a full induction to the Youth Board so that you understand our work and your role as a Youth Board member. As an active member of the youth board, you will be offered opportunities and rewards, such as:
- Free masterclasses from external organisations (topics have included: working with children and young people, facilitation, drama, domestic and sexual violence prevention, and more!)
- Free training sessions
- Free tickets to theatre productions, exhibitions and other public events
- Opportunities to build your CV through campaigning, masterclasses, events and work experience.
To make sure we’re supporting our Youth Board members, we carry out a survey of new members to better understand what you wish to gain from the Youth Board, and endeavour to offer opportunities to develop in ways that will support your future plans and ambitions. This could even include working at Tender – a number of our employees started their journeys at Tender on the Youth Board!
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At Makani, we work with refugee women through the arts to overcome trauma, fight for their rights, and to transform their lives and the world around them. Our vision is a world of freedom, dignity and equality for all displaced women and girls.
We work in Lebanon with Syrian and Palestinian refugee women, and in the UK with refugee women from all over the world. In both countries we run therapeutic arts projects including theatre and craft therapy, filmmaking and feminist embroidery. In addition, in Lebanon we also help women through economic empowerment and income generation, access to training and education, and we are responding to the humanitarian crisis with emergency support for displaced families.
Makani was founded in 2022, building upon years of work supporting Syrian and Palestinian refugee women in Lebanon by our co-founders, one of whom is a displaced woman herself. We were officially registered as a charity in June 2024.
We are a small but ambitious organisation that is already transforming the lives of over 100 refugee women and their families in Lebanon, and dozens in the UK. We have rapidly grown over the past two years, with the accompanying rapid increase in income. We are driven by our passion for a better world for marginalised refugee women.
POSITION: Treasurer
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. The Treasurer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial management, health and sustainability of the organisation, contributing to the strategic direction and decision-making process.
DETAILS
Location: Home-based, with occasional meetings in London.
Remuneration: This is a voluntary position, expenses covered.
Hours: Variable but generally up to two days a month.
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Board meetings: Quarterly
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Additional time commitment for strategic planning and financial support to the Senior Leadership team
Deadline: Friday 15 November, midnight
ROLE OUTLINE
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Financial Oversight:
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Provide financial leadership and guidance to the Board.
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Oversee the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
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Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
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Budgeting and Forecasting:
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Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and monitor the annual budget.
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Provide financial projections and recommendations for strategic planning.
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Financial Compliance:
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Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
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Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports for annual accounting, and any potential future audit.
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Risk Management:
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Identify and assess financial risks and propose strategies to mitigate them.
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Work with the Board to develop and implement risk management policies.
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Fundraising Support:
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Collaborate with the Chair of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
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Provide financial insights to support grant applications and donor relations.
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Financial Training:
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Educate and guide board members on financial matters, ensuring a collective understanding of financial responsibilities.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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Professional qualification in finance, accounting, or a related field.
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Proven experience in financial management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
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Familiarity with charity governance and compliance requirements.
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Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Passion for the organisation's vision, mission and values.
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An understanding of the challenges faced by small start-up organisations, and a supportive and solutions-focused approach to meeting these.
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Arabic language skills
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An understanding of the issues faced by refugee women in the UK and/or Lebanon.
TO APPLY
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role via CharityJob.
Makani is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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Our mission is to work with refugee women to overcome trauma, fight for their rights, and to transform their lives and the world around them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
Duties
- To assist in ensuring policy and procedure across the organization is applied correctly
- To maintain up to date records of important documents and policy
- To assist senior management and trustees in meetings
- To provide admin support to the Head of Governance
- To assist in maintaining GDPR compliance
Requitements
- Formal legal education or experience in the legal sector
- Note taking experience
- A good knowledge of GDPR
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
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We are working in partnership with The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the charity that enhances communities, so everyone can enjoy being in, on and around water, safely. RLSS UK has a proud history of helping to save the number of lives lost to drowning, which still stands at an average of 312 lives lost to accidental drownings in the UK and Ireland, each year. Their mission is to be the leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, sharing their expertise and knowledge with as many people as possible, giving everyone the potential to save lives and enjoy water, safely.
The charity has used their extensive, world-leading knowledge of water safety and training to develop a comprehensive range of vocational qualifications and a series of awards and education programmes, which all have the ultimate aim of preventing drowning and stopping unnecessary loss of life. Their portfolio includes the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) - the premier lifeguard training programme.
They are now seeking a new Treasurer, with a track record in financial leadership. In addition to the general duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer will be responsible for maintaining an overview of RLSS UK’s financial activities, ensuring, with the Chief Executive Officer and Finance Director, that the organisation remains sustainable and that resources are used effectively to achieve its aims.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- A post-qualification membership of an IFAC internationally recognised professional accountancy body (e.g. ACCA or CIMA).
- Experience as a Finance Director/CFO/Deputy FD/Head of Finance.
- Ideally had experience as a Trustee of a charity/non-profit organisation.
- To be familiar with or a willingness to undertake learning around Charity SORP.
- Experience of directing investment funds and investment policies.
We are seeking an individual with strategic vision, and sound independent judgement. The ability to think creatively and work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of RLSS UK will be essential.
Trustees serve for an initial term of 3 years and will have the opportunity to be re-appointed for a second and final term (maximum of 9 years). Trustee meetings (held on Saturdays / 4-6 meetings per year) are currently operating a hybrid arrangement with some meetings held virtually and others face to face in Worcester. The Treasurer also acts as Chair for the RLSS UK Finance Committee, which meets at least four times per year either in office hours or in the evening. Finance Committee meetings are currently held virtually. All reasonable expenses will be covered by the charity.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 10th November 2024
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed prior to shortlisting on the 13th November.
Interviews with RLSS UK: w/c 18th November.
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Board Chair
Voluntary Position
Board Meeting are held 6 times per year in Glenrothes
Fife Young Carers (FYC) are dedicated to improving the lives of young carers across Fife, offering vital support to young carers aged up to 25 years old who have taken on caring responsibilities for family members. Fife Young Carers provides person centred support options: they offer each young and young adult carer an individualised package to maintain mental and physical wellbeing, manage their caring roles and help them to reach their full potential. During 2023 they supported 1200 of Fife’s young carers.
Through extensive networks, packages of awareness raising, training sessions and culture of co-working with a wide range of children’s services, schools and local authority services, FYC play a key role in identifying and engaging with young people who previously have not been identified as young carers. The organisation has consistently worked to raise awareness of the issues faced by young carers and to advocate for their rights.
About the Role of Chair:
The current Chair for the last five years, Dave Harrold, has decided to step down. During his time on the Board, he has worked with the excellent team at Fife Young Carers and has led the charity through significant change, leaving a strong platform for the next Chair to continue Fife Young Carers' essential work supporting young carers across Fife.
Fife Young Carers is now seeking a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive Chair who shares its vision and mission. The ideal candidate will possess the skills, passion, and commitment needed to drive the organisation forward.
The Chair will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and impact of Fife Young Carers. Working with the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer, the Chair will help deliver the organisation’s ambitious mission to support young carers across the region. This role requires leadership that harnesses the combined talents of the leadership teams and enhances the charity’s ability to influence the wider agenda for young carers.
To be considered for this role, you should have experience operating at a senior strategic leadership level, with a successful track record of achievement. A good understanding of charity governance and experience working with or as part of a Board of Trustees is essential.
Your interpersonal and communication skills must be exceptional, enabling you to act as an effective ambassador for the charity in various environments. Strategic thinking is key, along with the ability to contribute to long-term planning and vision. An entrepreneurial mindset, balanced with sound judgement and a healthy understanding of risk, will be critical in guiding the charity's growth and impact. A solution-focused approach, combined with the ability to see the bigger picture while remaining pragmatic, will be essential to success in this role.
Apply Now!
Please email us to request an information pack, full role description and person specification.
Closing Date: Monday 18th November
Interview Date: W/C 2nd December
You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application.
This search is being conducted for Fife Young Carers by BTA. Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age; ethnicity; gender; gender identity and expression; nationality; parental status; physical, mental and developmental abilities; race; religion; sexual orientation; skin colour; socioeconomic status; and human styles.
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Can you help us to bring in the funds we need to make the food bank a success?
We are looking for a volunteer Fundraising Lead to play a significant role in shaping a fundraising strategy, help raise awareness of Bounds Green Food Bank (BGFB) and generate income through events, projects and fundraising activities.
We currently raise money through grants, individual donations and community projects. We would like to broaden our fundraising initiatives and are looking for someone to raise funds, meet fundraising targets, raise our profile with key funding partners, and inspire relevant groups to support us.
About Bounds Green Food Bank:
Open since June 2020, we serve over 1,500 children and adults in the community. We are committed to improving lives by providing food and essential household items and helping alleviate household food insecurity. We strive to promote social inclusion by supporting people and families in crisis situations and needing assistance.
The role:
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Work with the Board of Trustees to agree a fundraising strategy, including setting annual fundraising targets
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Help to develop a fundraising team
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Identify income-generating opportunities and develop projects
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Build, develop and maintain relationships to secure funding
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Provide guidance to other teams that support fundraising initiatives e.g. the Grants Writing Team, Events Team and the Communication Team
Person specification:
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Passionate about food insecurity and reducing social isolation
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Experience working in a fundraising role, including grants, trusts and foundations
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Ability and willingness to work to financial targets
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail
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Able to work flexibly and under pressure
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Ability to be creative and entrepreneurial in order to find new ways to raise funds
Benefits:
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Gain access to free workshops for volunteers and upskill on a range of topics (conflict resolution, mental health first aid, arts and crafts, and more)
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Join free social events for volunteers (such as picnics, walks, creative workshops and celebration events)
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Give back to the community - one of the NHS’ 5 Ways to Wellbeing!
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Gain a sense of community and meet the huge team of volunteers
PLEASE ensure your phone number and email address are on your CV!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A Little Bit of Sunshine UK (ALBOS UK) is seeking to recruit a Director of Education and Programmes to lead and oversee our education and outreach programmes.
About A Little Bit of Sunshine
A Little Bit of Sunshine is a charity dedicated to giving young people a voice in shaping mental health services that work for them. By connecting young people and decision-makers, we can co-create mental health systems that are inclusive, accessible, and effective for everyone.
We're a small charity run by volunteers and are looking to expand our team as we continue to grow. We are an inclusive charity and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Overview of the role
As the Director of Programmes and Education, you will lead the development and delivery of key projects, workshops, and outreach programmes. You will manage existing projects while also developing new ones that align with the charity’s strategy, ensuring that all work is driven by the needs and experiences of young people. Additionally, you will help build and maintain relationships with external partners and key stakeholders in the charity, mental health, and youth sectors.
This new role will provide an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver programmes and educational initiatives that make a real impact on young people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop the charity’s ongoing programmes and create new initiatives to meet strategic goals.
- Lead the development of an impact reporting, evaluation, and learning framework.
- Ensure that our work reflects developments in mental health, youth work, and social action.
- Build relationships with senior managers across various sectors, including charity, health, and social care.
- Work closely with the Youth Steering Group and wider team to co-create impactful programmes.
- Support the Senior Leadership Team by providing strategic advice on mental health education initiatives.
More responsibilities are listed within the attached role description.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a charity that is making a difference in the mental health landscape for young people. You will be able to shape the future of our programmes and work alongside a passionate team dedicated to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for youth mental health.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Selection Process
- This role will close on the 18th November 2024 at 9am.
- Stage 1 selection process: 25th-29th November
- Stage 2 Interviews: 9th-14th December
If you’re interested in this role and would like to have an informal chat, please get in touch with us!
Please note: Each question has a maximum word limit of 200 words. Responses exceeding this limit will not be fully considered, as the recruitment panel will not read beyond the 200-word mark for each answer. We encourage you to keep your answers concise and focused.
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We’re the youth-led charity uniting young voices with decision makers to address the mental health crisis. | Join us in making a difference!
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Established in 2018, The Pyramid at Anderston SCIO is a vibrant community organisation serving Anderston, Finnieston, Yorkhill, and Kelvingrove. Located in an iconic B-listed building—formerly the Anderston Kelvingrove Church—The Pyramid transferred to community ownership in 2019, thanks to a grant from the Scottish Land Fund, and completed a £1.3 million first phase of redevelopment in 2023.
As a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), The Pyramid is dedicated to making Anderston flourish. With over £2 million raised for capital works, operations, and community projects, it plays a crucial role in preventing poverty, advancing citizenship, promoting arts and culture, and providing inclusive recreational activities. The Pyramid's mission doesn't stop there; ongoing fundraising is focused on further redevelopment and renovation to maximise the potential of this community hub.
The Pyramid is not just a building but a cornerstone of community spirit, bringing people together and enhancing wellbeing across the area. The organisation strives to be an inclusive and inspiring community-led anchor organisation that plays a central role in enhancing wealth and wellbeing in its communities.
About the Role of Chair
The Pyramid is now seeking a new Chair of the Board, ideally an experienced trustee who can work with the Trustees and Chief Officer to guide the organisation’s strategy and development, ensuring its long-term sustainability. The Chair will oversee the organisational plan and work with the Chief Officer to ensure its effective delivery.
To be considered for this role, candidates should ideally have previous board or governance experience, strong communication and committee skills, a good understanding of the third sector—particularly SCIOs—and the ability to effectively manage the Board. Regardless of background, individuals who embody qualities such as a genuine concern for others, honesty, integrity, and alignment with The Pyramid’s mission are encouraged to get in touch for more information.
It is an exciting time to join The Pyramid, with upcoming projects and activities, ongoing development of the building, and the opportunity to contribute to the community it serves.
Time Commitment Required
The Chair will be required to prepare for and attend Board Meetings, which are currently every 4–6 weeks, as well as annual planning days and possibly sub-committee work. Board meetings are held in person but may occasionally be held remotely.
How to Apply
Please email us to request a candidate information pack, including the role description and person specification.
Closing Date: Monday 14th October
This search is being conducted exclusively for The Pyramid At Anderston (TPAA) by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
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Spotlight YOPD are looking for a volunteer Administration Assistant to assist with the efficient functioning of the charity by maintaining workplace functions and handling administrative tasks on behalf of the Executive team.
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Spotlight YOPD aims to increase awareness and provide support to individuals impacted by Young Onset Parkinson's Disease.
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Join Sculpt as a Youth Advisory Board Member!
About us
Sculpt is a UK-based charity providing research, training and work-experience opportunities that empower young people to shape their own futures and those of their communities. As the role of young people in the organisation is crucial, we have an independent Youth Advisory Board (YAB) that evaluates and steers our work. The YAB consists of young people from different backgrounds and experiences who are aware of the problems facing young people today and want to do something positive about them.
About the Youth Advisory Board
Sculpt’s YAB is a group of passionate young people with a keen interest in youth issues who bring their insight and voice to the issues we work on. Their role is to constantly review, monitor, and quality control our work in order to ensure it remains youth–led and effective.
Members of the YAB support us by:
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Providing a voice, ideas and insight to help ensure our work is relevant to the needs of young people
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Working together to advise and provide insights on social issues from a variety of perspectives
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Applying their life experiences in the development of socially positive causes
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Problem-solving and evaluating existing decision-making to refine ideas and initiatives
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Helping us raise awareness of our work among other young people
What we can offer you:
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Valuable volunteering experience and a chance to work as a collective team to do rewarding work
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Chance to develop a variety of highly transferable skills, from leadership and decision-making, to conflict management, communication and more
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Opportunity to gain valuable insight into how a charity is run and to engage with a diverse team of professionals, the CEO and board of trustees
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Learn about a variety of different societally impactful projects
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If you are interested in the problems facing young people, joining Sculpt’s YAB is a great way to gain experience volunteering in an advisory role at an NGO, as well as to influence the work we do.
Current YAB team:
We currently have six YAB members. Within this, we have a Chair of the YAB, Vice chair of the YAB, and 4 general members.
What would I do?
The YAB meets monthly to discuss Sculpt’s current work and projects, as well as hear about the different opportunities available to Advisory Board members. An agenda is prepared and shared in advance. Meetings are usually held online but we sometimes meet in person.
As a member of the YAB, you will gain first-hand experience of being part of a youth-led organisation. From providing input into and evaluating our programmes, to designing new campaign and social media ideas, you will have the opportunity to develop your written and communication skills and shape what we do to serve young people. All training offered by Sculpt is open and free to Advisory Board members. Please note that being a YAB member is a volunteer role.
Travel expenses for in-person meetings are reimbursed, and we make adjustments where needed to remove barriers to participation. This can include providing support/ assistance for online participation or covering the costs of a personal assistant/carer or interpreter/translator if YAB members use one, for example.
About the open roles
We are currently hiring for YAB General Members. Please read the role description below to determine if it will fit your interests and experiences. However, please do not be discouraged from applying if you have limited prior work experience or knowledge in these areas. We are most interested in finding candidates who are passionate about our work and are eager to learn.
YAB General Member
As a YAB General Member, you will ensure that Sculpt pursues its organisational objectives, provide strategic direction to the organisation’s work, and attend meetings and prepare for them in advance if needed. There will be opportunities to get involved in various areas of our work across fundraising, programme design and evaluation, policies, communications, and social media.
The Sculpt team will help facilitate the collaboration with the YAB and bring you opportunities to contribute to. At the same time, we are always open to hear your thoughts and advice on how we can continue being effective and responsive. You will be well-supported by us, other YAB members, and the YAB Chair.
Looking for young people 14-25 years old, with a focus on those 14-18 years old (but young people up to 25 years can apply).
We also want to add that members must be available for an online meeting once a month at either lunchtimes or early evenings. - this is to manage expectations as the younger age people will have less control over their own diaries/timings as it will depend on school, parents, hobbies etc
How to apply
We can’t wait to receive your application and learn more about you! Please make sure to include:
● A short CV (max. one A4 page)
● A cover letter explaining your interest in the position – this is more important than having prior experience! (max. one A4 page)
Upon successful appointment, two character references will be requested. These do not have to be from previous employers. We want to hear from someone who knows you and can speak to your character and abilities.
Sculpt is an inclusive organisation and we embrace diversity because we know that bringing together people with different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds will lead to even greater results for young people. We encourage applications from young people from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences including those who are LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian or another minority ethnicity, disabled, young carers, refugees, and from low-income backgrounds.
The application deadline is 8th of December 2024.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you!
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Underfall Yard Trust Seeks Honorary Treasurer
The role requires an estimated time commitment of 4-6 hours per month. Unremunerated with expenses reimbursed
Bristol-based meetings in-person & remote login
Underfall Yard Trust was founded in the 1990s as a small team restored Underfall Yard’s slipway and the surrounding buildings. The Trust is now responsible for the preservation of the whole site, including Grade II and II* listed buildings of historical and architectural significance. The site includes a visitor centre to educate the public on the history of Underfall Yard within Bristol’s floating harbour, and workshop buildings that are let out to independent maritime businesses.
In May 2023, Underfall Yard was the victim of an arson attack. Thankfully, nobody was injured, but the Big Shed, workshops, and six boats were destroyed, devastating the businesses that call the Yard home and the wider Underfall community. The Trust is in the process of restoring the historic structures and rebuilding the workshops to again provide spaces for Bristol’s maritime businesses. They’re seeking an Honorary Treasurer to support this recovery project, alongside other initiatives.
As the Honorary Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and stability of Underfall Yard Trust. Working closely with the Director and team of Trustees, you’ll help deliver the Trust’s strategic goals and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies. Your responsibilities will include supporting the fundraising committee with income-generation strategies and assisting with financial reporting for grant applications. You will contribute towards the preservation of this historic boatyard by identifying potential risks and developing a long-term financial plan.
Underfall Yard Trust hopes to hear from enthusiastic individuals with a strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have proven experience managing Charity finances and a solid grasp of statutory and regulatory compliance within the nonprofit sector.
For this role, you don’t need to be a boat enthusiast or an expert on industrial engineering history (but great if you are!). Underfall are looking for someone who wants to make a difference and can lend their time and financial expertise to a local, independent Charity.
For further details and to apply, please contact Sandy Hinks or Leighann Beck quoting the applicable reference number: MC2509 Closing date Midnight 24th November 2024.
