Volunteer Trustees Volunteer Roles

Can you help us improve the NHS and care services in Camden?

We are looking for people of all ages who live and/or work/study in the London Borough of Camden who have time and energy to devote to developing the work of our local Healthwatch.

We are in an important and exciting time at Healthwatch Camden, having recently implemented our long-term strategy. We want to encourage the input of local people who hold the relevant expertise to support us in delivering our objectives on both short- and long-term basis.

What are we looking for?

Our current Trustee team has skills in the care of the elderly, the young, LGBTQ+, under-represented community groups, medicine, pharmacy, and housing.  We particularly seek new Trustees with expertise in finance and accountancy, human resources and public relations.

If you don’t have these particular skills, but think you have something special to offer, we would still be keen to hear from you.

You would join our current group of 6 trustees who bring a diverse range of skills and experience of working within diverse teams.  We all share a passion for ensuring that the voices of all Camden residents are heard in the planning and conduct of health and social care within the borough.

We would like to understand why you are interested in the role and what you feel you can contribute to our organisation. Please explain how you meet the requirements of the role as stated in the Role Description and also complete the equal opportunities monitoring form. 

Who are we?

Healthwatch Camden is a statutory organisation funded by the local authority and supplements this with funding from external sources.  The role of Trustees is voluntary.

The Trustee Board of Healthwatch Camden oversees, guides and ensures the good governance of the day to day running of the organisation which is led by a full-time paid Director and a team of 3 full and part-time staff.  A number of local volunteers help us when needed.

We seek to represent and advocate for all Camden residents whatever their age, ethnicity, cultural or health and social backgrounds.  Much of our work involves canvassing their views and making these known to local health and social care providers as well as the local authority.

Sutton Mental Health Foundation is looking to recruit a volunteer secretary position to the Trust Board, to support and assist the Chair and CEO.  This is an important and confidential role within the Trust.  The main areas of the role are, in consultation with the Chair and CEO, the preparation of all Board/AGM meetings, the preparation of Board/AGM papers, minute taking and writing up the minutes in a timely manner.  Other duties involve the support to the Trustees, as well as updating of trustee records.  Th board of trustees meets in-person, approximately every six weeks, in the London Borough of Sutton. A full role description will be provided on application.

As background information, Sutton Mental Health Foundation was established as a charity in 1994 and the aim of the Foundation is to support people with mental health needs in the Borough of Sutton, helping to keep them well and active and helping them to have a voice in mental health care in the Borough.  Our vision is to provide a community in Sutton which values mental wellbeing and understands how to respond positively to anxiety and distress.  The Foundation works together to promote mental wellbeing resilience and recovery from mental distress.

This is not a typical board: this is a unique opportunity to work alongside our five elected student officers as part of the ten-member Trustee Board.

The board will steer development of the ways that we help our members succeed as students of Manchester Metropolitan University - whatever their personal ambition, background or reason for study. Trustees are responsible for governance, strategy, finance and reputation of The Union.

They hold a key role in supporting the CEO and their team to deliver The Union’s strategy and upholding its values.

There are currently two roles available:

• Independent Trustee
• Chair of the Board of Trustees

Who are we? 

As an independent charity, The Union’s primary aim is the advancement of education of all 39,000 plus students here at Manchester Met. We do this by amplifying student voices; building strong communities; and delivering excellent student experiences.

We employ 60 career staff and around 150 student staff. Many of our student staff work within our commercial outlets. Our primary funding is through an annual block grant from the University. This is supplemented by revenue from our commercial operations. We run a variety of services including clubs and societies, change campaigns, volunteering opportunities, student representation, as well as an advice service.

Independent Trustee

Our trustees will need to be sympathetic to the aims of the organisation and more generally share a commitment to the broader values of the student movement: student representation, student rights and the student experience. They will understand the importance of students having a platform to help make these values a reality.

The role requires careful balance. The primary responsibilities of the trustee board is to set the strategic direction of The Union and to ensure the organisation is well governed, financially sustainable and legally compliant. As a membership organisation all decisions of the board are also considerate of our student democracy.

An eye for detail and the ability to see future opportunities are important. We are also seeking to recruit people with specialist knowledge in the key areas where we need to add expertise.

Chair of the Board of Trustees

The Chair will hold the Board to account for The Union’s mission and vision, providing inclusive and strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of The Union.

The Chair will also support the Chief Executive Officer and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Leadership Team of the charity to achieve agreed objectives.

They will act as an ambassador of The Union in partnership with the Chief Executive and President.

Commitment required

The key requirement is being willing and able to attend and contribute to the meetings of the Board. We meet in person as a board four to five times a year, including an annual strategy day.

Current opportunities are either a three-year term or a co-opted one-year term.

Apply now

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please visit our website for further information and to apply.

These opportunities have a rolling deadline. We’ll review applications on an ongoing basis and close applications once we’ve filled the roles.

Trustee voluntary vacancy

We’re on a mission to make sure every bereaved sibling feels seen, heard and supported, can you help us?

Sibling Support is on the search for new trustees to join the board of a small, but growing, charity as we move into our growth stage.

About the charity

Every year around 4,000 young people die in the UK before they’ve had a chance to live their lives to the fullest. Beside many of those is a sibling. 

We believe that siblings are overlooked when it comes to grief, so we help them, and those around them, navigate their way through tough times.

From specially designed resources, where thousands are ordered every year, to training, advice and information. Check out our website to see more. 

We are looking for Trustees with one or more of the following experiences/backgrounds: 

• Finance - to become our treasurer
• Prior trustee experience 
• Worked with people who are grieving
• Legal experience
• Organisational management and leadership

How you can help us:

• Join four board meetings every year, two in person, two virtually. The meetings are not during work hours. More meetings for those that choose to join sub committees.
• Offer ad-hoc support and advice.
• Use your skills and/or network to help the charity and its beneficiaries.

How to express interest + other information: 

For further information, or if you want to arrange a discussion, please email us.

Voluntary, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Safeguarding and trustee training is provided.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

 

About the Richard Whitehead Foundation 

The Richard Whitehead Foundation is a small charity with big aspirations to create social change and use the power of sport for the benefit of disabled people. We believe in the impact of sport: the increased mental well-being, the confidence, the self-esteem, the social inclusion and employability which can come from it.  We want disabled people to be able to thrive and benefit from all these opportunities.

• Our vision: Enabling disabled people’s ambitions.
• Our purpose: We believe disabled people should have access to the life-changing power of sport.
• Our mission: We place the individual at the centre of our work. We provide access to life-changing support, mentoring, information, advice, equipment, and opportunities that will spark a sustained lifetime intervention.
• Our values: Person Centred, Dynamic, Powerful, Authentic, Inclusive

Trustee - Role Profile

Term of office: 3 years

The Richard Whitehead Foundation exists to support disabled people to achieve their ambitions and improve their social welfare through participation in sport and physical activity.

All Trustees have joint responsibility for the following main duties:

1 - Ensure the Richard Whitehead Foundation (RWF) is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit. This means you should:

• ensure you understand RWF’s purposes as set out in its governing document;
• plan what RWF will do, and what you want it to achieve;
• be able to explain how all RWF’s activities are intended to further or support its purposes;
• understand how RWF benefits the public by carrying out its purposes.

2 - Comply with RWF’s governing document and the law. You and your co-trustees must:

• make sure that RWF complies with its governing document;
• comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to RWF including submitting an annual return.

3 - Act in the Richard Whitehead Foundation’s best interests. You must:

• do what you and your co-trustees (and no one else) decide will best enable RWF to carry out its purposes;
• with your co-trustees, make balanced and adequately informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term;
• avoid putting yourself in a position where your duty to your charity conflicts with your personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body;
• not receive any benefit from RWF unless it’s properly authorised and is clearly in RWF’s interests; this also includes anyone who is financially connected to you, such as a partner, dependent child or business partner.

4 - Manage RWF’s resources responsibly. You must act responsibly, reasonably and honestly. This is sometimes called the duty of prudence. Prudence is about exercising sound judgement. You and your co-trustees must:

• make sure RWF’s assets are only used to support or carry out its purposes;
• not take inappropriate risks with RWF’s assets or reputation;
• not over-commit RWF;
• take special care when investing or borrowing;
• comply with any restrictions on spending funds.

5 - Act with reasonable care and skill. As someone responsible for governing the Richard Whitehead Foundation, you:

• must use reasonable care and skill, making use of your skills and experience and taking appropriate advice when necessary;
• should give enough time, thought and energy to your role, for example by preparing for, attending and actively participating in all trustees’ meetings.

6 - Ensure the Richard Whitehead Foundation is accountable. You and your co-trustees must comply with statutory accounting and reporting requirements. You should also:

• be able to demonstrate that RWF is complying with the law, well run and effective;
• ensure appropriate accountability to members, if RWF develops a membership separate from the trustees;
• ensure accountability within RWF, particularly where you delegate responsibility for particular tasks or decisions to staff or volunteers.

Experience, Skills & Behaviours required to fulfil the role of Trustee effectively:

• Passion for social change and helping disabled people who face significant barriers.
• Awareness and passion for equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Diversity of thought and an openness to listen to fellow Trustees.
• Commitment to attend meetings, and to respond to communication between meetings. Currently the Board meetings are face to face quarterly, usually at a weekend, and with interim online committee meetings, usually in the evenings and quarterly.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to be contacted on an ad hoc basis.
• Ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed-up.
• Good time-keeping.

Safeguarding

The Richard Whitehead Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the individuals we work with. As such, posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and a safe working environment.

Inclusion and diversity

The Richard Whitehead Foundation strives to engage an ability-based workforce which reflects the diverse nature of our communities. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and it is important to us that this is reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us.

Application process

To apply, please send your CV and an expression of interest, answering the following questions.

• What has drawn your attention to the Richard Whitehead Foundation and why are you applying?
• How do you think your skills, experience and networks will add value to the ambitions of the organisation?
• How do you meet the person specification identified in the role profile?

You can send us a link to an active LinkedIn profile if you wish. Expressions of interest can be video, audio, or Word-based files – whatever works best for you.

Expressions of interest should be submitted by 5pm on 15th November 2024. They will be reviewed by a panel of existing Board Trustees, and you will be invited to have an informal discussion prior to being invited to join the Board.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Mark Fosbrook.

Please let us know if you need us to adapt the process to best suit any needs around disability.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

OVERVIEW:

We are looking to invite up to 4 new Trustees to join our Board in 2024, including a Vice-Chair. NSDF is interest in meeting people who are passionate about young artists & technicians, and creating opportunity for 16-25 yr olds, from all walks of life.

Working with and to support our CEO, Keerthi Kollimada, our Board plays a vital role in delivering NSDF’s mission to empower and inspire young talent and ambition, to teach skills, help launch careers and build the audience of tomorrow. We’re looking for people who will grow in this role, as much as they give; people who are interested in playing a strategic, behind-the-scenes role in delivering this vision, and who are passionate about collaboration, diversity, inclusion and care.

This is a volunteer role to support a charity with a storied 60+ history; come join us.

REQUIREMENTS:

You don’t have to have worked in theatre, nor have experience as trustee, to apply for this role. We will give you the support you need, and we are just as interested in life experiences as we are the specific criteria.

To complement the skills and experience currently represented on our Board, we’re particularly looking for the below, as well as a Vice Chair, which will have some additional responsibilities:

>Have experience of working in technical theatre, and/or with technical theatre staff
>Work in finance or regularly work with finance as part of their job Would like to advise us regarding access to and accessibility in theatre
>Have legal expertise
>Are aged 16-25 and passionate about representing the young people that NSDF reaches.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you’ll join us for four evening meetings per year – two in-person, and two on Zoom. These meetings take place in the early evening, and generally last up to two hours. Currently, our in-person meetings take place in London. The building is wheelchair accessible.

Additionally, throughout the year, you’ll provide advice and support to the NSDF team, based on your own experience and knowledge. For example, this might include:

Phone calls or Zoom meetings to advise staff or freelancers on planning and decision-making
Looking over and providing feedback on policy documents or marketing content
Providing legal or financial advice to the CEO.
Looking over project plans to advise us on how to ensure our work is accessible
These are only examples, and this list is not exhaustive – if you have other types of expertise that could benefit NSDF’s work, we want to hear from you.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of local people with mental health conditions? We are looking  a Trustee who can think strategically and complement the existing Board.

Mental Health Resource is a well-established, independent charity based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. We are passionate about improving mental wellbeing in our community, and aim to do this by enabling people to feel supported and valued, providing opportunities for social connections and by raising awareness of mental health. We deliver high quality and effective services across West Kent providing safe spaces and person-centred mental health support.

We provide comprehensive services with both a focus on short term and long-term mental health support, enabling people to access our projects for as longs as they want or need support. Our beneficiaries have complex and enduring mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harming, psychosis, schizophrenia and bi-polar and, on average, we work with over 900 adults and young people each year.  

About the Trustee roles

You would be working with other trustees who have different skills, knowledge and experience. It's an interesting role in which you can help formulate ideas about how we as an organisation can best address the challenges and opportunities that exist in an increasingly complex and changing environment.

We would love to hear from you if you have a true interest in helping to improve the lives of those with mental health conditions in our community, and especially if you have skills or experience in working in a charity or in finance. No experience of being a trustee is necessary.

You would be expected to attend and participate in six Board meetings per year which are held via Teams/Zoom and last 2-3 hrs. The Board is also supported by two sub-committees: Finance and Risk and Marketing and Fundraising, which meet four times a year, and trustees are encouraged to also be a member of one of the sub-committees.

Job title: Fundraising Trustee

Contract type: Contractor / Remote / Volunteer

Hours per week:  5-6 hours per month

Expenses: Any travel expenses will be paid at 25p per mile.

Flexible working: Yes. 

 

About Been There:

 

Been There is a small (but growing!) charity in the form of an app that connects people aged 18 and over with a vetted and trained mentor to help with any body image issues they may be experiencing. This gives them the opportunity to speak to someone who has ‘Been There’ themselves. Our Mentors are here to support, empower and, most importantly, listen.

About the role:

 

If you are an experienced fundraiser, we need your help! Been There’s Board of Trustees share ultimate responsibility for governing the charity and directing how it is managed and run. As a member of the Board, you will help set the strategic aims, objectives and direction of the charity. The skills and knowledge you bring will enhance the Board and support Been There in achieving its charitable objectives

 

As a Fundraising Trustee, you will play a key role within our charity in assisting the Board to develop an ambitious fundraising strategy and help us to further improve the effectiveness of our income generation so we can maximise the number of service users we can provide support to. You will help to ensure our fundraising is of the highest standard and that we are meeting our fundraising objectives as well as complying with our legal duties. Alongside relevant experience, you will also possess an ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritising multiple tasks, and will be a natural team player with excellent written and spoken English.

Please Note: Board meetings are held every other month for 2 hours (two via Zoom and one per quarter in the Kingston-Upon-Thames/Bucks/Oxs area). At least 3 meetings a year need to be attended in person

 

Role Summary:

 

· To assist the Board of Trustees to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Been There

· To guide, support, and challenge the Communications Manager and fundraising volunteers.

· To report to the Trustees on a regular basis, giving an update on fundraising achievements, plans, and progress.

· To ensure fundraising is of the highest standard and priority within a robust governance framework that meets all relevant legislation.

Main Responsibilities:

 

· Oversee fundraising to make sure it is carried out in legal, honest, and accountable ways.

· Strategically assess where fundraising fits into the overall charity strategy, and work with the Trustees to ensure effective income generation is being achieved.

· Contributing knowledge of fundraising techniques, best practice, and strategies.

· Assessing risks in new fundraising directions, alerting the Board of Trustees in a timely manner, as and when necessary, of key concerns.

· To report to the Board at a strategic level on the successes and challenges of the fundraising strategy.

· To help the charity further develop its fundraising capabilities through effective people and processes.

· On an ad hoc basis, to work with the Chair of Trustees and the Communications Manager, outside of the Trustee meetings, to support and develop the fundraising strategy.

Person Specification:

 

· To have substantial background as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels.

· A good understanding of fundraising within a small charity and the challenges facing small charities.

· Experience of diverse income generation practices.

· Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively.

· Ability to give constructive feedback and provide challenge.

· Experience in the charitable or voluntary sector.

· An ability to work to tight deadlines, ensuring prioritisation of multiple tasks.

· A natural team player with excellent written and spoken English

To apply for the Fundraising Trustee position at Been There, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

 

Thank you for your interest.

 

 

 

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Been There is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

 

 

 

Context:

The Board of Trustees is jointly responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the integrity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, and 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.

The statutory duties of a trustee are:

 

● To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document.

● To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.

● To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.

● To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.

● To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.

● To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

● To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.

● To protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds.

● If the organisation employs staff, appoint the CEO and monitor his or her performance.

In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:

 

● Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.

● Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

● Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.

● Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

● Trustees are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement at the time of joining the board.

● As well as the various statutory duties, any trustee should make full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board make good decisions.

The Organisation

The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union (UPSU) is an independent charity that exists to advance the education of all students at the University of Portsmouth. Our vision is to have a ‘Positive Impact with every Portsmouth student’ and we aim to have both immediate and legacy impacts through our range of inspiring services and activities.

UPSU is a forward thinking, friendly organisation with a vision of “delivering a positive impact with every Portsmouth student”. As a charity led by its values and guided by its members, we offer a wide range of services and activities to support and enrich the lives of our students. UPSU employs approximately 30 career staff, a further 50 student staff and we work with over 1000 registered student volunteers and over 100 student groups.

UPSU has implemented a new 3 year Strategy from August 2023 and as always, our Strategy sets the direction for UPSU and ensures we are all focussed on the right things for the benefit of all University of Portsmouth students. Our new Strategy focuses on three areas:

1. Academic Success - All students’ academic outcomes are improved as a result of the work that we do - making this the best we can for UoP students through our charitable aims of Representation, Development and Welfare
2. Social Capital - Students are supported to find themselves, be themselves, connect and belong
3. Future Readiness - Students’ futures are made clearer and enhanced by the work that we do

The Person

The right candidate will thrive in a student led, highly responsive environment and have an enthusiasm for supporting and guiding a student organisation. They will command confidence, have sound judgement and strong communication and leadership skills.

To support our current strategic direction and bring new skills to the Board, the essential skills, knowledge or experience required are:

• AI / Digital Communication
• Finance
• Charity Experience - governance, leadership and strategic direction

Due to the current make-up of our Trustee Board, we are not actively searching for candidates with skills, knowledge and experience related to the Student Union and HE sector and we would welcome candidates from other sectors or regions to apply.

That said, we would very much like to encourage anyone who feels that they could bring something to our Board to apply, regardless of experience - our purpose and values also lead us to welcome first time Trustees too!

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community and we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment which supports everyone from recruitment through to appointment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people and as part of this commitment, we are working to improve the diversity of our Trustee Board to ensure that it is as relevant and representative of our student community as possible and are actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.

Board meetings sit 4-5 times per year and in addition we ask our Trustees to share their expertise in supporting one of our sub-committees. The roles are voluntary and whilst we welcome all applicants, the requirement for regular meeting attendance may suit people within easy travel time to Portsmouth.

Further Information

For information about how to apply, please visit our website. Application is via a comprehensive CV plus a supporting statement (of no more than two sides of A4) detailing why you are applying for the position and what requirements you meet to carry out the role

Completed applications must be received by midday on the 21st October 2024

The Dipex Charity helps millions of individuals and professionals learn about the experience of health and social care. Through our websites healthtalk .org and socialcaretalk .org we publish people’s real stories, as collected by academic researchers.

We cover more than 100 different health and social care issues and help people feel less alone and better prepared for what they’re going through. Our resources are also used as teaching resources all over the world and in training professionals working in health, social care and the public sector. 

About the role

Due to our current Treasurer’s term of office reaching an end in December 2024, we are seeking a treasurer to join the Trustee board of a small online health charity that helps millions of people each year.

The charity is at an exciting time, expanding our ways of working and developing new revenue streams. As a Treasurer you will provide support with financial accounting and reporting. In addition, as a trustee you will provide guidance, expertise and support to the team and help ensure that the charity is meeting its aims. There will be opportunities to get involved in discrete projects and you may be asked for ad hoc advice or input from time to time. 

We are looking for someone who can commit to meet with the rest of the trustee board and leadership team four times a year. Meetings last for around 3 hours and usually take place in Oxford on a weekday afternoon.  The Treasurer will also be required to meet with the CEO and finance team (online), prior to each trustee meeting, to finalise quarterly finance reports. 

What are we looking for?  

We are a small and friendly organisation, committed to our charitable aims and to continuous improvement. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. New ideas and perspectives are very important to us. The Treasurer should have good experience and knowledge of management accounting, financial management and organisational governance.

It would also be advantageous if you have experience of one or more of the following: 

• Charity or non-profit governance 

• Business development 

• Health and social care 

• Academia (particularly qualitative health and social care research) 

• Teaching resources 

The treasurer role is unremunerated, but we will provide administrative support and full induction for the appointee. 

We’re looking for a motivated finance professional to provide financial direction to our local advice charity and help us improve our long-term financial sustainability. If you’re excited to help us grow and strengthen our resilience so that we meet the advice needs of the diverse communities we serve, we would love to hear from you.

The Treasurer is an officer of the Trustee Board and not a paid member of staff.  The purpose of the role is to ensure that the charity’s finances and supporting financial control systems are robust and comply with relevant regulations.

The role works closely with the Chair of the Trustee Board, the Chief Executive and the volunteer Financial Accountant.

The Treasurer is responsible for chairing the Finance sub-committee, including preparing the agenda and arranging for the production of the minutes of each quarterly meeting,

Treasurer main duties and responsibilities

Financial accounts

· Every quarter, review entries on Xero made by volunteer Financial Accountant (

· Review quarterly management accounts prepared by volunteer Financial Accountant before submitting report to the Trustee Board

· Ensure that year-end accounts are prepared to in compliance with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) Accounting for Charities and submitted by the deadline to Charity Commission and Companies House, and make arrangements for them to be independently examined as required

Budgets and planning

· Prepare annual budget and obtain Trustee Board sign off each March

· Review and update forecast of annual outturn

Financial control and compliance

· Comply with the charity’s financial policies and procedures

·Liaise with the CEO to prepare costings for any funding bid applications

· Ensure capital expenditure authorisations and limits are followed, and prepare expenditure justifications where appropriate

· Ensure that money received is spend only on the purposes for which it was given and ensure that reports and accounts demonstrating this are submitted to funders

· Submit regular financial reports to national Citizens Advice as required, and meet all financial obligations of the Citizens Advice Membership scheme

Relationship with Trustee Board

· Provide financial advice as required to the Chair and Trustee Board

· Explain, guide and advise the Board on the key assumptions and financial implications of the budget, operational and strategic plans

· Keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities

· Ensure that all Board members have a clear understanding of the accounts presented at meetings

· Ensure that the organisation has an appropriate reserves policy and a realistic budget that meets the service’s needs

· Provide input to the risk register process

· Present accounts at the Annual General Meeting in an accessible way

· Chair the Finance sub-committee, preparing the agenda and arranging for the production of the minutes for each quarterly meeting

Treasury

· Act as key contact on the charity’s bank accounts

· Transfer money between savings bank accounts to optimise interest income

· Maximise the interest on savings by comparing available interest rates

· Review investments (in conjunction with other trustees)

· Review and update cheque signatory and electronic payment authorisation

· Authorise salaries and PAYE payments to HMRC

 

Other (annual)

· Review reserves policy

· Prepare salary review (in conjunction with Personnel Committee)

· Review office insurance policy

· Review Gift Aid claim prepared by volunteer Financial Accountant

 

 

The Church of England is committed to promoting a safe environment and culture.

Volunteers are expected to work within policies and procedures and attend required training.

Name of church/body: St Mary’s Church

Role title: Gardener

Main purpose of the role: To maintain church grounds to ensure they are well kept to enhance first impressions and reputation of the church.

What you will be doing: Weed, cut back brambles, tidy beds and driveways, dispose of litter, help with pruning, planting eg. bulbs, help with clearing things to tip as needed

When and where you will be doing it:

• St Mary’s Crypt (and St Michael’s and or St Peter’s)
• Flexible (can be in own time)

Who you will be responsible to: Week to week Rev Catherine Shelley, and overall to the PCC (trustees)

Training requirements: Induction

Support you will be given:

• Induction, training, regular check in
• Reasonable adjustments as needed (but mobility is required for this role).

General information    

Benefits: Spend time in fresh air, in nature, caring for a community space, with opportunities to meet others. We may be able to provide a reference for volunteers.

Person Specification for gardener

This document describes the skills, experience and attributes that a person needs to carry out the above role.  

Knowledge:

• Gardening/plants (desirable)

Skills:

• Gardening (essential)
• Attention to detail (essential)

Experience:        

• Risk assessment (desirable)
• Gardening (desirable)

Personal attributes:      

• Fit enough (essential)
• Flexible (essential)         

Qualifications/training:

• Gardening (desirable)   

Other:

• Ability to communicate remotely eg phone &/ email (desirable)

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Money Advice Plus (MAP) 

Is a registered charity, working both locally in Sussex and nationwide with the purpose of providing advice, counsel, support, and assistance to everyone finding it difficult to manage their financial affairs because of poverty, old age, disability or economic abuse.  

MAP is a specialist debt and money advice charity. Our vision is for everyone to have the advice and support they need to manage their own money effectively. We do this by providing person-centred money advice, actively engaging with those who find it most difficult, improving wellbeing and financial resilience.

What will you be doing

We are looking for new Trustees to strengthen the Board. We are looking for trustees with experience in legal and HR. 

People with skills and experience that will help us (including lived experience) are wanted to ensure we maintain our reputation for being a well-run charity. We will welcome people from underrepresented sections of the community including younger people.

What are we looking for

This role is for someone who is organised and methodical, with an eye for detail. Trustees take part in relevant subgroups will also participate fully in Board meetings and play an essential part in the strategic direction and quality development of the organisation. An understanding of the charitable and voluntary sector and its governance will be an advantage, as well as an empathy for the aims and objectives of Money Advice Plus.

What difference will you make

By joining Money Advice Plus you will play a key role in determining the future of the organisation and ensuring it maintains its high standards of governance.

What’s in it for the volunteer

A Trustee experience is an asset for any organisation and is a useful way to prepare for other roles - either paid or voluntary - within the sector. Our Trustee’s contribute to the organisation's vison:  where people have the advice and support, they need to manage their money effectively, helping them to maintain control of their lives, promoting greater peace of mind.  This is an opportunity to not only put something back into the community but to be part of a friendly and supportive team.

Responsibilities of a trustee

• Being responsible for directing the affairs of the charity 
• Ensuring the charity is solvent and well-run
• Ensuring the charity delivers the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up
• Ensuring the charity complies with charity law, its own governing document, and other relevant legislation
• To consider the vision of the organisation as a whole and its beneficiaries ensuring that all the charity’s activities come within its charitable objects
• To set overall strategy and policy objectives and be mindful of them at all times
• be an active member of the Board of Trustees in exercising its responsibilities and functions 

About us

We have four strategic aims

• To maintain and strengthen our services to enable people to deal more confidently with their money.
• To embed our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do.
• To promote Money Advice Plus to be known as a centre of excellence.
• To ensure staff are enabled to provide high-quality services to our clients.

Read more about Money Advice Plus on our website.

In 2022-23, we received 5690 enquiries into our service and assisted 3714 people with debt and welfare benefit problems.  These numbers are for just one year, but the impact on each client is immense and has life-changing outcomes.

The result of this work  

• Increase benefit income by £1,562,348 (£1,963,310) 
• Secure one-off payments of benefits of at least £280,204 (£400,829)
• Secured £116,782 in Discretionary Housing Payments
• Obtain charitable grants and refunds and compensation of £503,357 (£423,019) 
• Insolvency amounting to £596,373. 
• Debt write-off (not insolvency) £1,011,427. This includes £868,843 for victim-survivors £178,784 using our innovative Economic Abuse Evidence Form that is currently piloted by several major banks, debt purchasing and utility companies.
• Negotiated with creditors to reduce client payments of £46,345 (£47,873) per year.

Altogether with charitable payments and other financial outcomes, our clients were better off by a total of £4,375,104 (£4,474,556) per year, an average of £1634 (£938) per client. or £3.17 (£3.50) for every £1 spent on our service.

Money Handling service  

• 424 (438) people received a money-handling service, primarily in Brighton and East Sussex. 
• £5,329,122 (£4,892,00) of clients’ money was handled.  This comprises clients’ income received and used to fulfil their weekly and monthly budget requirements, pay bills and debts, and provide weekly cash. 

Contact details

If you would like to have a conversation about this position, please contact Tracie Church.

Please return your application to Tracie Church.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Read Easy provides free, confidential, one to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading, through a network of volunteer groups. Read Easy groups are changing the lives of individual adults across the country by providing them with the support they need to learn to read, and in turn opening doors for them to all sorts of new opportunities in life. You can read about the difference Read Easy makes here on our website.

Outline of the Coordinator role

The Coordinator is the first point of contact for those who want to learn to read. Using a simple assessment, the Coordinator will explain to a potential new ‘Reader’ how Read Easy may be able to help them. The Coordinator pairs up new Coaches with those who want to learn to read and provides ongoing support to these reading pairs. They visit reading sessions occasionally and maintain support through regular calls with both Reader and Coach to check all is going well, calling on the group’s Literacy Specialist to respond to any literacy related difficulties a pair may be having. Being a Read Easy Coordinator is very flexible. You decide how much time you have to offer, and this will determine the number of reading pairs you look after. The role provides lots of variety, is home-based and can work well around other commitments.

How we will support you

You will be provided with the Coordinator Handbook, training, induction, policies, resources and guidance specifically needed for this role, including access to support from a Read Easy UK Regional Adviser. In addition, the Coordinator Supporter will meet with you regularly to provide support and find out how your Reading Pairs are getting on. You will be invited to Read Easy UK’s volunteer forums and National Conference which gives volunteers an opportunity for networking with those from other groups.

What you will be doing:

● Help interview new Coaches when recruited and shortlisted by the Volunteer Recruiter.

● Enrol and assess new Readers, using the simple resources provided.

● Match Readers with Coaches, make introductions, and help them organise their reading sessions (which will take place in an approved venue or online).

● Visit your reading pairs to provide encouragement, presenting certificates on occasion.

● Work collaboratively with any other Coordinators in the group.

● Contribute to Coach meetings where volunteers discuss their experiences and receive further support. (Run by the Management Team typically every 8 weeks.)

● Attend Management Team meetings when invited, typically every 6-8 weeks either in person or remotely.

● Record progress of your reading pairs using resources provided, sharing these with the Management Team to keep them fully informed and submit expenses for payment egularly.

The skills you will need:

● A passion for supporting others achieve either their reading or coaching goals;

● A willingness to become familiar with the methods of the phonics based Turning Pages coaching manuals, so that you can confidently guide others;

● Good communication and people skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Strong organisational, time management and record keeping skills;

● Self-awareness, personal responsibility and a professional approach;

● Reasonable confidence in using IT(accessing documents, completing electronic forms and records, email, Teams/Zoom meetings);

● The ability to use initiative and willingness to work independently and as part of a team;

● A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures;

● An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for support from the Management Team;

● A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included;

● Energy and enthusiasm with an average of 2-3 hours a week to commit to the role.

What's in it for you? You will:

● receive outstanding Reading Coach Training;

● meet and work collaboratively with new people, and

● be active and engaged, adding value to your local community.

“It’s been a life-changing experience. Last week I read a book to my grandson. I never read to my children because I couldn’t.” Peter, from Read Easy Poole Witnessing these transformations are one of your greatest rewards as Coordinator.

Interested?

If you think you can offer the time, skills and experience that we are looking for and would be interested in taking up this role, often described as ‘the best role in Read Easy’ because it is so rewarding, please contact the person who sent you this role description.

Please note: All Read Easy volunteer roles are subject Safer Recruitment procedures which include verification of identity and two references. This role also requires an Enhanced without barring DBS Check (in line with DBS Code of Practice)