Trustee

THE CHURN PROJECT seeks a new Trustee to join Board of Trustees

 We are looking for a passionate and committed individual to join our Board of Trustees and contribute to the overall governance and strategic oversight of our organisation.

The Churn Project is a well-established and highly regarded community charity dedicated to reducing isolation and enhancing wellbeing for those in and around Cirencester. We focus on supporting individuals facing loneliness, life transitions, poverty, or mental health challenges. Our vision is for all residents to feel included and valued. What is unique about the Churn Project is that we support people from pregnancy to old age through our three services: Family, Community Wellbeing and Ageing Well.

We are looking for new Trustee to join our energetic and committed Board and help steer the charity through its next exciting period of development.

We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds, whether you are an experienced Trustee or wanting to take your first step at Board level.  We would like to increase the diversity and life experience of our Board and are particularly interested in people who offer one or more of the following:

·       experience or skills to support our team in the following areas: commissioning services; income generation; enterprise/business development; marketing/communications

·       with active careers

·       have overcome adversity in their lives

Trustees are unpaid directors of the charity, who have overall control of it and work together to oversee its strategy, direction and aims. In essence, Trustees are responsible for making sure the charity does what it was set up to do.

·         Trustees meet every 8 weeks for two hours, normally during the day, in the Churn Project offices in Cirencester. We hold at least one away day every year which Trustees are asked to attend, together with the AGM evening and occasional ad hoc events. 

·         In addition, Trustees need to allow time to read papers ahead of meetings.  When appropriate, we use occasional working groups for particular issues and Trustees are invited to join these in line with their experience, skills and interests.

·         There is a range of opportunities to get involved in the Churn Project’s work outside meetings, should you have the time and wish to do more.

What we offer in return is a great opportunity not just to make a difference in an area that matters to you, but also to develop your skills. You will be making strategic decisions, influencing, and shaping innovative projects and helping improve the health & wellbeing of our community.

We can reimburse for any travel and out-of-pocket expenses and provide support through an induction period.