Trustees for innovative Charity reducing social isolation and loneliness
Haringey Circle is a membership-based charity with c.800 members, free to join, open to anyone over the age of 50 and disabled adults in Haringey. We provide social activities, events and information to help our members to connect, get active, keep learning, and to stay as independent as possible.
If you are over 50 years of age living in the London Borough of Haringey (member) or live outside Haringey and have knowledge and /or experience to contribute to the Board (co-opted member) we would like to hear from you.
We welcome applications from those whose voices are often unrepresented, and can provide a viewpoint from, for example our ethnic minority, from LGBTQIA+ or disability communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The Vacancy
Are you passionate about the way the Methodist Church stations its ministers?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to be the first Deputy Chair of the Stationing Strategy Committee. This Committee, which will replace the Stationing Committee, will provide a strategic overview of stationing across the Connexion, for all ministers (deacons, presbyters, probationers and ministers of other Churches and Conferences).
The Deputy Chair supports the Chair in ensuring the effective functioning of the SSC, leads operational coordination and specific delegated workstreams, and provides continuity of leadership by deputising for the Chair when required.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- is a lay person who is a member in good standing of the Methodist Church in Britain;
- has an awareness of the variety of contexts that exist within the Methodist Connexion;
- has a proven ability to handle sensitive material/conversations discretely;
- relishes the chance to work closely with colleagues;
Duration
A term not exceeding three years in the first instance and, which may be extended for a further period of one or more years thereafter.
Time Commitment
Between 30-40 days a year of which up to 12 will be away from home, including overnight stays.
Closing date: 7 April 2026
Shortlisting: 10 April 2026
Interview date: 22 April 2026
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
