Interim Trustees (VOLUNTEER ROLE)

We are SUNSHINE, a brand new grassroots community charity that is being set up. We are a small charity trying to make a BIG impact. SUNSHINE is dedicated to bringing people together, spreading joy and community spirit through a range of community-based initiatives that foster connections, enhance wellbeing and transform lives. We especially aim to target those that are at risk and hard to reach living with social isolation who will need access to our charity the most.

At SUNSHINE, we’re not just a charity; we’re a movement fuelled by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our mission? To change the world - one smile at a time with passionate, dedicated and driven positive role models.

We can’t do it alone!!! We need your help!!!

We're looking for a minimum of 3 volunteers to fill the role of interim Trustee, who can support our brand new small charity make a big difference during our set up phase. We need volunteers who are passionate about our cause and who are dedicated to SUNSHINE and the role of Trustee for the next 8-12 months.

We're especially interested in filling the roles of Chair and Treasurer too, as well as the Trustee role.

You will work with fellow interim Trustees to;

• Lead and actively participate in quarterly Trustee Meetings held in East or Central London during an agreed evening between 7-9pm and actively take part in discussions and decisions that benefit SUNSHINE and in supporting those who live social isolation, helping us foster connections, enhance wellbeing and transform lives.
• Provide strategic guidance and direction to SUNSHINE, helping us plan for our first 3 years as a charity.
• Support in the registration of SUNSHINE with the Charity Commission.
• Support in the registeration of SUNSHINE with HMRC for Gift Aid.
• Lead on the creation of a Business Plan and a 3 year Strategy for SUNSHINE.
• Lead on and contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures.
• Lead on fundraising activities that generate much needed income, including grant writing.
• Support and advise the CEO and SLT, ensuring a good working and professional relationship.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, including donors, partners, and community members.
• Ensure that SUNSHINE has the much needed resources and support it needs to carry out its much needed community work.
• Other Trustee duties relevant for a new start-up charity.

If you are interested in joining SUNSHINE, please send your CV for an Application Form.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest in SUNSHINE!

SUNSHINE

• Fostering Connections
• Enhancing Wellbeing
• Transforming Lives