Trustee

Redemption Roasters is on a mission to reduce reoffending through coffee. We recently started a charitable Foundation so that we can deepen our impact and support more prison leavers into employment. We are looking for trustees to help establish and set the strategy for our new charity. 

The Redemption Roasters Foundation has been established to reduce reoffending. By creating pathways into employment for prison leavers, the Foundation aims to support programme participants to lead a positive life away from the criminal justice system. The Foundation has been established by the business Redemption Roasters to expand its impact, but is independent. 

About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Board of Trustees for the Redemption Roasters Foundation. The role of trustee is an important voluntary position, with successful candidates working closely with the Chair of Trustees to ensure the chairty is well-run, effective, and delivers against its objective of reducing reoffending.

If appointed, you will help determine the strategic direction of the charity. You will use your skills and talents to help the charity establish itself and, in doing so, positively impact the lives of those leaving prison.

There is also an important advocacy role, with trustees acting as ambassadors. You will help to build the profile, network, and reputation of the charity as it grows.

Person Specification
This is a voluntary and unpaid position. Applicants must believe in the mission of the Redemption Roasters Foundation, align with the values of the charity, and be prepared to give the role the time it requires.

Anyone passionate about our work is welcome to apply, but we are particularly eager to speak to individuals with insight into the criminal justice system in the UK (including through lived experience or working in the sector), as well as those with experience scaling organisations.

The trustees are also looking to appoint an experienced finance professional as Treasurer to provide oversight of the financial performance of the charity. More information can be shared on this role on request.

Skills & Experience

• A proven track record of sound judgement and effective decision-making.
• Experience sitting on a Board is preferable but not essential.
• A history of impartiality, fairness, and the ability to respect confidences.
• Commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Capacity to challenge, engage, and contribute to the work of the Board in a positive manner.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives.
• Commitment to fairness and promoting equality and diversity, acting at all times with honesty and integrity.
• Understanding of the UK criminal justice system is preferable but not essential.

Appointing Trustees with experience of the criminal justice system
Given the mission of the charity, the trustees welcome applications from those with experience of the criminal justice system, including a history of incarceration. While the charity is open to working with all offences, there are some circumstances where the Charity Commission disqualifies individuals from being a trustee. There is more information on this available on the Unlock website. Where needed, the Redemption Roasters Foundation will work with applicants to apply for a waiver from the Charity Commission.

If you would like to discuss this further before applying then you are welcome to contact the charity.