Board Member Volunteer Roles in Manchester

Terms and conditions: Voluntary roles, expenses paid 

Closing date: This advert will close on 7th October 2024
 

SEED Madagascar is looking for two new Trustees to work on its Board of Trustees and with the Managing Director and his team.  One role is to be the Vice Chair to support our Chair across her role, and the second role is to bring fundraising expertise to support SEED in its vital work in Madagascar. 

SEED is growing and rising to the challenges that the country and its people are facing, and these Trustees will play an important role in SEED’s development.

SEED delivers impactful projects with communities in the southeast of Madagascar in the fields of community health, sustainable livelihoods, conservation and school infrastructure.  More recently SEED has responded to the famine affecting many families in the areas it works with emergency food distribution.

The new Trustees will bring experience of working at a senior level in the not-for-profit sector. The Vice Chair will bring governance experience, and the fundraising trustee will have experience of fundraising in organsiations of a similar size. We are looking for a passion for, and understanding of, international development, along with strong people skills and a good grasp of strategic planning. 

Please see our Candidate Pack for full details of the role and the recruitment process.

Family Thing Dance is a small but growing charity that provides inclusive dance classes for people with learning differences and diverse abilities. We are looking for Trustees to join our Board to offer governance and support to grow the charity. 

The dance base is commercial dance and hip-hop. Family Thing's mission is to provide opportunities for empowerment, support and a sense of belonging using dance as a vehicle to reach these aims. 

Family Thing is passionate about providing these dance opportunities for everyone.  There are many reasons why. Mencap lists the main benefits of taking part in leisure activities as improving physical and mental health, personal social skills, self-worth and confidence, and social attitudes (Mencap, 2019). Yet despite these widely understood benefits, only 16.8% of people with a learning disability take part in a sport or physical activities at least once a week, compared with 39.9% of the general population (Sport England, 2018). Additionally, there is a great deal of evidence that inactivity is a major contributing factor of ill health in people with learning disabilities. Only 9% of participants in a 2016 review met the minimum recommended guidelines for physical activity (Dairo et al, 2016).

We know that organisations like Family Thing play a role in the well-being of people with learning disabilities by providing activities that promote good physical health as well as positive psychological and social stimulation, and offers a way to overcome situations such as loneliness and anxiety. We know that a positive impact of Family Thing is the increase in social engagement and improvements in physical and mental well-being for those who participate in our classes.

Activities: Family Thing offers free or subsidised, supportive, fun and creative dance classes to diverse groups of children, young people and adults. During each session, dancers are invited to create their own ‘dance hero persona’, and have opportunities to express themselves as individuals with the support of the group. There is a focus on strengthening their sense of community through the concept of “supporting your crew”. As defined by those who attend the groups, the overall aim is to create a “big family” that’ll dance altogether basically!

What are we looking for?

At this particular time we are keen to find people with a financial services background and someone who may be willing to take on the role of Treasurer in due course and/or someone with marketing skills, including digital marketing.

Experience

• Experience of the dance community (desirable but not essential)
• An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and a desire to support those with learning differences and diverse abilities
• Leadership experience (desirable but not essential)
• Experience of delivering strategic organisational change (desirable but not essential)

It is not necessary to have previous board experience as training and support can be given

Skills

• A commitment to the Family Thing
• A willingness to devote half a day a month to this work and be able to attend the bi-monthly board meetings
• Good, independent judgement
• An ability to think creatively
• A willingness to speak your mind and communicate well
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• An understanding of safeguarding practices
• Some experience of charity finance and fundraising is desirable, but not essential (and candidates do not need prior experience as a charity trustee)
• Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising activities relevant to voluntary and community organisations (desirable but not essential)  

Attitude

• Honest, open and trustworthy with an understanding of the duty of candour
• Respectful of confidentiality procedures

Special Conditions

The post requires the ability to attend online meetings and occasional face to face events.  All expenses will be reimbursed.

What difference will you make?

We are interested in potential Trustees who can bring experience across of range of areas. At this particular time we are keen to find people with a financial services background and someone who may be willing to take on the role of Treasurer in due course and/or someone with marketing skills, including digital marketing.

We are also keen to hear from people who can bring experience in any of these areas:

• working with charitable organisations
• developing strategy;
• project management;
• fundraising and grants management;

Bringing skills in any of these areas will make a huge difference to the work Family Thing is able to provide. 

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.

The CRH Charitable Trust is looking for new Trustees to join its Board.

The CRH Charitable Trust are looking for new Trustees to join their Board of Trustees. The CRH Charitable Trust is a registered charity (charity number 213579).

The Charity provides grants to  a wide range of charitable organisations.  The Trustees' preference is to support charitable organisations in the North West of England for mental health and mental disability projects where expertise in this area and financial stability can be demonstrated.

We are now looking to appoint new Trustees to join the current Board of Trustees. We would particularly welcome people with the following skills and experience:

· Qualified accountant

· Social work

· Finance and investments

· Management

· Other Trusteeships

This is an opportunity for you to:

· Join a respected local charity trust

· Make a positive impact for people in your local area

· Gain valuable board experience and develop your analytical and strategy skills

The time commitment would be 4 meetings per year, plus report reading and preparation time for each meeting.. In addition Trustees are expected to undertake visits to potential grant applicants and report back to the Board.  We estimate that the time commitment is equivalent to 1-2 days per month

For further information, please see our Trustee Information Pack on our website.

To apply please provide a copy of your CV along with a supporting statement as to why you wish to be considered as a Trustee referring to the Trustee Role Profile.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Terms and conditions: Voluntary roles, expenses paid

Closing date: This advert will close on 7th October 2024

SEED Madagascar is looking for two new Trustees to work on its Board of Trustees and with the Managing Director and his team.  One role is to be the Vice Chair to support our Chair across her role, and the second role is to bring fundraising expertise to support SEED in its vital work in Madagascar.

SEED is growing and rising to the challenges that the country and its people are facing, and these Trustees will play an important role in SEED’s development.

SEED delivers impactful projects with communities in the southeast of Madagascar in the fields of community health, sustainable livelihoods, conservation and school infrastructure.  More recently SEED has responded to the famine affecting many families in the areas it works with emergency food distribution. 

The new Trustees will bring experience of working at a senior level in the not-for-profit sector. The Vice Chair will bring governance experience, and the fundraising trustee will have experience of fundraising in organsiations of a similar size. We are looking for a passion for, and understanding of, international development, along with strong people skills and a good grasp of strategic planning.

Please see our Candidate Pack for full details of the role and the recruitment process. 

Terms and conditions: Voluntary roles, expenses paid

Closing date: This advert will close on 7th October 2024

SEED Madagascar is looking for two new Trustees to work on its Board of Trustees and with the Managing Director and his team.  One role is to be the Vice Chair to support our Chair across her role, and the second role is to bring fundraising expertise to support SEED in its vital work in Madagascar.

SEED is growing and rising to the challenges that the country and its people are facing, and these Trustees will play an important role in SEED’s development.

SEED delivers impactful projects with communities in the southeast of Madagascar in the fields of community health, sustainable livelihoods, conservation and school infrastructure.  More recently SEED has responded to the famine affecting many families in the areas it works with emergency food distribution. 

The new Trustees will bring experience of working at a senior level in the not-for-profit sector. The Vice Chair will bring governance experience, and the fundraising trustee will have experience of fundraising in organsiations of a similar size. We are looking for a passion for, and understanding of, international development, along with strong people skills and a good grasp of strategic planning.

Please see our Candidate Pack for full details of the role and the recruitment process. 

Irish in Britain is the national membership body for Irish community organisations and Irish individuals in Britain. To help us to achieve our aims and ensure the organisation is effectively managed we are seeking professional and inspiring new members to join our Board of Trustees.  Board level experience is essential as is a shared understanding of the values of Irish in Britain. We would be particularly interested to talk to you if you have senior level experience in the following fields:

                                                                            Public/Health Policy

                                                                            Culture/Heritage

                                                                            Finance Management

As the national body representing Irish community interests in Britain, we understand that effective equality, diversity and inclusion practice helps a board to make better decisions. We are actively seeking to bring more diversity of perspectives and experience to our Board and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

About Us

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife and communities. We are a part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect and restore nature. Since 1963 we have been championing the views of people who care passionately about our county’s wild places and with your support we can do even more. Our Mission is to protect Nottinghamshire’s wildlife, restore biodiversity and inspire people to act for nature and climate.

East Midlands Environmental Consultants, trading as EMEC Ecology, is a subsidiary of the Trust, providing a one stop shop for ecology, biodiversity, project management and land management services.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Limited is also a subsidiary, running cafes, retail shops, conferencing, and a range of events at our Attenborough and Idle Valley flagship nature reserves – plus online retail sales.

All Profit with Purpose from these subsidiaries flows into supporting our charitable work across the county, creating a wilder future for Nottinghamshire.

It is anticipated that the Chair (Designate) will work alongside the current chair for a period of induction and familiarisation before assuming full responsibility for the role.

About the Role:

Chair of Trustees – Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

We are looking to appoint a visionary Chair, who can help drive forward our ambitious strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in our battle to restore wildlife and create a wilder future for Nottinghamshire. Working alongside our CEO, Paul Wilkinson, the chair will help us continue to grow stronger and increase our impact further.

The new Chair will have exceptional leadership and governance skills necessary to drive the Trust’s mission forward, along with a proven ability to guide a Board of Trustees in fulfilling their fiduciary duties and responsibilities. You will be a strong and collaborative partner to the CEO, providing both support and constructive challenge to ensure the Trust’s strategic direction and operational effectiveness.

We are looking for candidates with a solid understanding of good governance practices and expertise in:

• Providing constructive feedback as a “critical friend”
• Championing inclusive policies
• Track record of organisational management and leadership

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust meetings:

1. Council – 4 meetings per year (in person preferred, online offered where required)
2. Sustainability Committee – 4 meetings per year
3. Other standing committees as need arises – attend each committee at least once per year
4. Local Group gatherings – encouraged to attend (2 per year) 5. Regular meetings with CEO arranged at mutual convenience to include formal annual appraisal and 6 monthly review meetings

For further information, please view the candidate pack attached.

If you have a passion to join us in our fight for nature, then we’d love to hear from you! If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you’ll enquire and learn more.

Recruitment Timetable:

Closing date: 9th October

Interviews: 10, 15 or 16 October

AGM Date: November 6th

How to apply: Applications should be by CV and covering letter to Katherine Wilson, Chair of NWTTL via the apply button.

As a UK learning disability charity and not-for-profit organisation, Camphill Village Trust brings 70 years of experience, knowledge and passion to supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence, mental health challenges and complex needs.

We are a unique, national charity, with a bold plan to shape a new future for adult social care within vibrant community settings. If your values match ours, and you have the skills / experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. 

What will you be doing?

The Trust's vision is to be a national leader in Social and Green Care integration, enabling more adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges to live healthy, active and independent lives. We are committed to quality support and housing choice, impact-focussed green care opportunities, becoming a beacon of land management and sustainability and using our enterprise portfolio to drive social value. Our ethos is one of co-production and the voices of the people we support actively contribute to the work of the Trust, the way services are developed and delivered and the decisions that we take.

Working with the Chair, other Board members and staff, our Trustees support us to realise our vision and strategic objectives. They support the good governance of the Trust, ensuring that our purpose is fulfilled, and that the Trust is well-managed, financially viable and working within the requirements of the law, regulation and our funders.  

The full Board is supported by three sub committees - Audit & Risk, Investment & Innovation and Quality & People. Trustees will be members of the full Board and at least one sub committee.  

Location

Whilst our registered office is in North Yorkshire, the Trust is a national charity. We hold Board and Committee meetings, and other events, both in person at our various communities and virtually via Teams. Trustees are expected to attend meetings and events held in person. The Trust's nine communities are located in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire & Worcestershire. Access to the main travel corridors of the M25, M40, M1 and M6 would be advantageous. 

Time Commitment

1-3 hours / week. This includes preparing for and attending Board meetings and at least one additional sub committee and attendance at strategy and training events.

What are we looking for?

We are striving for diversity on our Board. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. 

We are currently seeking, in particular, someone with a solid background in Health & Social Care, ideally with experience of supporting adults with learning and other disabilities.

We are looking for the following experience and abilities:

• senior level experience in a non-executive or executive capacity and a proven track record in contributing effectively to the leadership and development of an organisation 
• ability to contribute from a strategic, rather than operational perspective, together with the ability to question and challenge, as well as support 
• sound understanding of good governance, and the regulatory and compliance requirements in the social care sector
• an effective communicator
• strong analytical skills
• ideally, relevant, lived experience aligned to our purpose

We are seeking someone with the following attributes and behaviours:

• supports the values and vision of the Trust 
• demonstrates a strong commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging
• ability to attend Board and committee meetings regularly
• acts with integrity and is committed to accountability, openness and transparency
• a collaborative style that promotes positive working relationships with other Trustees, staff, the people we support and their families and other stakeholders
• a customer and community focus

What difference will you make?

As a Trustee, you will have a real opportunity to shape our work and strategic direction, and to help us achieve our mission to see more people with learning and other disabilities lead a Life of Opportunity. 

You will be joining us in our 70th anniversary year, as we embark on our three year strategy - A Brilliant Future. To succeed in achieving our goals we aim to honour our past, provide for the present and lead the future.  

You will use your particular expertise to support the Trust to develop and progress our Supported Living Strategy and Model and to shape our delivery of good quality services, which meet all compliance and regulatory requirements. All Trustees have a role in raising the Trust's profile in support of our fundraising goals.  

Before you apply

Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience. Please limit this to two sides of A4. First interviews are likely to be 28 & 29 October; Second interviews are likely to be 4 & 5 November.  

We are seeking Trustees to join our Trustee Board who wish to make a positive difference to the health and well being of women in the Borough. Successful applicants will contribute to the overall strategy of the charity and oversee its governance, to ensure it is well managed and administered with resources being used appropriately.

As a UK learning disability charity and not-for-profit organisation, Camphill Village Trust brings 70 years of experience, knowledge and passion to supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence, mental health challenges and complex needs.

We are a unique, national charity, with a bold plan to shape a new future for adult social care within vibrant community settings. If your values match ours, and you have the skills / experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. 

What will you be doing?

The Trust's vision is to be a national leader in Social and Green Care integration, enabling more adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges to live healthy, active and independent lives. We are committed to quality support and housing choice, impact-focussed green care opportunities, becoming a beacon of land management and sustainability and using our enterprise portfolio to drive social value. Our ethos is one of co-production and the voices of the people we support actively contribute to the work of the Trust, the way services are developed and delivered and the decisions that we take.

Working with the Chair, other Board members and staff, our Trustees support us to realise our vision and strategic objectives. They support the good governance of the Trust, ensuring that our purpose is fulfilled, and that the Trust is well-managed, financially viable and working within the requirements of the law, regulation and our funders.  

The full Board is supported by three sub committees - Audit & Risk, Investment & Innovation and Quality & People. Trustees will be members of the full Board and at least one sub committee.  

Location

Whilst our registered office is in North Yorkshire, the Trust is a national charity. We hold Board and Committee meetings, and other events, both in person at our various communities and virtually via Teams. Trustees are expected to attend meetings and events held in person. The Trust's nine communities are located in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire & Worcestershire. Access to the main travel corridors of the M25, M40, M1 and M6 would be advantageous. 

Time Commitment

1-3 hours / week. This includes preparing for and attending Board meetings and at least one additional sub committee and attendance at strategy and training events.

What are we looking for?

We are striving for diversity on our Board. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. 

We are currently seeking, in particular, someone with experience of Digital Transformation in a Social Care / Health setting.  

We are looking for the following experience and abilities:

• senior level experience in a non-executive or executive capacity and a proven track record in contributing effectively to the leadership and development of an organisation 
• ability to contribute from a strategic, rather than operational perspective, together with the ability to question and challenge, as well as support 
• sound understanding of good governance, and the regulatory and compliance requirements in the social care sector
• an effective communicator
• strong analytical skills
• ideally, relevant, lived experience aligned to our purpose

We are seeking someone with the following attributes and behaviours:

• supports the values and vision of the Trust 
• demonstrates a strong commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging
• ability to attend Board and committee meetings regularly
• acts with integrity and is committed to accountability, openness and transparency
• a collaborative style that promotes positive working relationships with other Trustees, staff, the people we support and their families and other stakeholders
• a customer and community focus

What difference will you make?

As a Trustee, you will have a real opportunity to shape our work and strategic direction, and to help us achieve our mission to see more people with learning and other disabilities lead a Life of Opportunity. 

You will be joining us in our 70th anniversary year, as we embark on our three year strategy - A Brilliant Future. To succeed in achieving our goals we aim to honour our past, provide for the present and lead the future.  

You will use your expertise to support the Trust to progress our digital transformation in a health and social care setting.  All Trustees have a role in raising the Trust's profile in support of our fundraising goals.  

Before you apply

Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience. Please limit this to two sides of A4. First interviews are likely to be 28 & 29 October; Second interviews are likely to be 4 & 5 November.  

Salary: N/A This is an unpaid volunteer role

Location: UK-based. Meetings are held in London, Manchester, Bradford, and Birmingham

About Refugee Action

Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.

Our new 2030 Strategy

We have recently launched our new 2030 Strategy; you can read more here.

Everyone involved in developing our new strategy was clear that if we want to create the future that refugees and many people in the UK want, we must demolish the hostile environment. It’s an environment that manifests itself in the racist rhetoric of our leaders and the systems they create; systems that are dehumanising and complex, which segregate people and sap their spirit. Our current leaders may be stooping to new lows with their words and policies, but they are simply repeating the behaviour of previous Governments. The hostility has been ramping up for years. And that hostility is rooted in a racialised logic that underpins the entire asylum and immigration system.

As a trustee of Refugee Action

You will be responsible for developing and guiding the strategic direction of the organisation and steering the long-term stability of the charity. You will need to persuade, influence and communicate effectively with the rest of the board.

We are interested in talking to anyone who can demonstrate the ability to think strategically and the integrity to take on this important role.  Please don’t be discouraged if this isn’t something you’ve done before, or if you don’t meet all elements of the role specification; we will provide mentoring and training to support new Trustees to understand their role. Please do consider applying if you have the courage and enthusiasm to encourage, challenge and support us to be the best we can be.

All our trustees are committed to being actively anti-racist and removing the barriers to power for people with lived experience. You will need to be committed to and demonstrate an understanding of shifting power to people with lived experience, anti-racist practice and decolonisation.

Treasurer trustee:

We are currently looking to appoint a trustee to join the Board of Refugee Action.  This role will be the lead Trustee for our Treasurer work to advise and guide Trustees in the charity’s financial management to enable the board to fulfil their responsibilities.

This role will:

• Advise the board on the budgetary implications of strategy and ensure that strategy is optimal for Refugee Action to be a sustainable and successful going concern.
• Ensure statutory financial responsibilities are met and report formally to the board on the annual Auditor’s report and accounts.
• Lead on the boards duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept, and financial resources are properly controlled and used.
• Work with and support staff in Refugee Action with financial responsibility, in order to be satisfied that the financial information presented to the board is comprehensive and accurate.

Specialist skills, knowledge & experience for this role:

Essential

• Experience of working in a senior financial role: setting budgets, working with management accounts, financial controls and risk assessment systems.
• Ability to work with auditors with a good understanding of the financial obligations of charities.
• Ability to effectively guide and support Finance staff.

Safeguard and promote the values and mission

• An understanding of, and empathy for, the needs of refugees and asylum seekers and of their communities
• Commitment to Refugee Action’s (RA) vision, purpose and values and to act in a manner consistent with these
• An understanding of the importance of RA being responsive to the needs of its beneficiaries and of their wider communities
• Determine the Strategy and Structure
• Experience of setting, monitoring and reviewing strategic plans so as to be able to ensure any Refugee Action plan reflects the charity’s values and mission and that progress is being achieved
• An understanding of how an organisation remains sustainable

Be effective, responsible and accountable

• As part of the Trustee board, be able to ensure that the organisation is using its resources appropriately (comply with legislation and ensure the organisation can account for its activities)
• An understanding of and ability to review key areas of risk for Refugee Action to ensure appropriate policies and controls are in place
• Ability to review organisational policies and practices

 Make sure the board of Trustees functions effectively

• An understanding of the role of Trustee and the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities attached to it
• An understanding of the role of the Hon Officers (Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer) and those of the Chief Executive and his/her management team
• A commitment to prepare for and attend Trustee meetings
• Ability to analyse information and, in an appropriate manner, challenge when necessary
• Ability to recruit and induct other Trustees where necessary

 Overall duties of Trustees

 Statutory duties

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document for public benefit
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organisation must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to 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 charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds

Other duties

In addition to the statutory responsibilities outlined above, other duties may include

• Lead and provide guidance to the board in a given area of expertise
• Meet with donors and any other stakeholders to represent Refugee Action and its beneficiaries
• Keep up to date with Refugee Action’s services to clients, Influencing and Fundraising work
•  Attend 5 meetings a year– 4 board meetings and 1 away day.
• Read and scrutinise board papers before a meeting so as to be able to contribute fully in the meeting
• Occasional participation in a working group
• Occasional participation in staff interview, disciplinary or grievance panels

Funding

Refugee Action’s board of Trustees has approved a three-year budget for Refugee Action, to accompany our 2030 strategy. A core priority for us in this period is to diversify our income and to ensure that public support enables us to be a sustainable charity in the long-term so that we can deliver on our ambition for a fairer society for refugees.

Our income in the current year 2024-25 will be around £7.78 million. Around 43% is donations of individuals and other grant giving bodies. As this support will be central to Refugee Action’s future, we aim to increase this source of income, and we have started investing in our public fundraising activities to achieve it. We also rely on grants from Trusts and Foundations and contract income from local authorities. The income we get from local authorities is for our resettlement services, providing integration support to refugees from Ukraine and elsewhere to enable them to rebuild their lives during their first 12 months in the UK.

Your experience via paid work or volunteering

How you meet the skills knowledge and experience outlined in the person specification – remember, don’t be discouraged if this isn’t something you’ve done before, or if you don’t meet all elements of the role specification; we will provide mentoring and training to support new Trustees to understand their role.

We ask that you provide information using a maximum 3-4 A4 pages – you are not required to use 4 pages.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 27 October 2024

Interviews: 14 November 2024 (on Zoom)

Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based.

We are seeking a Treasurer to report to our Chairman and Board of Directors here at WRM. Music making is at the heart of our charity’s objectives, offering a wide rage of inclusive activities for anyone who is interested in getting involved with music, regardless of skills or knowledge.

Whilst this role is voluntary, the position is an integral part of the organisation as the Treasurer is also a Trustee and will participate in all Trustee discussions and decisions. The Board of Trustees meet up to 6 times per year at the Head Office in Trowbridge, but communicate regularly via email at other times. You will ensure that the organisation’s financial practices are reviewed regularly to safeguard its financial position, and have the enthusiasm to move the charity forward.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of preparing and comparing annual budgets

• Administering payroll and Inland Revenue returns for Companies House and Charities Commission

• Knowledge of Xero system with ability to learn new IT skills

• Background and interest in numeracy

If you would like to be part of charity who’s work is valued and celebrated across the county, then get in touch for more information. We provide all Trustees with the opportunity to be involved in our vital projects, and the Treasurer is at the heart of it all!

Job title: Charity Trustee (HR)

Reports to: Chair of the Board

ROLE PURPOSE

Walsingham Support are seeking a Charity Trustee with a background in Senior Human Resources Leadership:

As a Board we are seeking an individual with - Charity Trustee (HR) significant leadership experience in particular around delivering cultural change and organisational development with limited budgets or in a low margin sector.

If you have experience in an organisation going through transformational change, who have succeeded in bringing the workforce with them and engaged staff widely in the development and delivery of the change wed love to hear from you.

Experience in or an understanding of Wellbeing and of EDI would be desirable also.
Our ambition is an equal and diverse society, in which individuals with disabilities are citizens in their own right and receive the necessary support to be happy and to reach their full potential.

You will join us at a vital time for Walsingham Support.

Our current focus is on the long-term sustainability of the organisation and future proofing our operations to ensure we can continue to deliver a high-quality service to all the people within our care, in an environment of increasing demand and fiscal constraint.

We recognise the challenges and Walsingham Support is committed to excellence, for the people we serve and our staff teams.

Your contribution to our new strategy will help us to deliver our mission and purpose and become a leading employer and voice in the sector.

You will work closely with the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team to provide purposeful support whilst also providing scrutiny and constructive challenge.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES - Charity Trustee (HR)

• In line with Walsingham Supports Ambitions & Strategic Priorities to contribute actively to the Boards responsibility for the governance of the organisation
• To ensure that Walsingham Support applies its resources exclusively to pursue its charitable objects as defined in its Articles of Association.
• To actively promote the work of Walsingham Support and safeguard its good name and values by acting as an ambassador of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of Walsingham Support within appropriate risk parameters.
• To ensure the quality-of-service provision and financial viability of Walsingham Support.
• Provide HR Advice to the Board and senior leadership, helping to shape our people strategy
• To ensure that processes are in place to recruit and retain staff with the required skills, capabilities, and values to deliver high quality, safe, personalised and progressive services to the people we support.
• To protect and manage the property of Walsingham Support and to ensure the proper investment of Walsingham's funds.

In addition to the above statutory duties of all Trustees, each individual Trustee should use any specific knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions.

This will involve considering papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Board on new initiatives, or other issues relevant to the area of Walsingham Support work in which the Trustee has special expertise.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Charity Trustee (HR)

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

We are interested in candidates who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Chartered Member or Fellow of the CIPD
• Substantial experience at a Senior/Director HR professional level
• A thorough understanding of HR policy and practice

Other criteria being assessed:

Understanding of the role of charity boards and their responsibilities and operation, gained through previous experience as an Executive Director or Non-Executive Director / Trustee.

Above all else you will be intrinsically values-driven and committed to enabling more individuals we support to live their lives to the full.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Charity Trustee (HR)

• Effective communication and interpersonal style; a collaborative team player.
• Willing to speak out on issues and to accept personal accountability.
• Demonstrates strategic acumen and sees the bigger picture.
• Undisputed personal integrity.
• Personally flexible and agile working approach.
• Deep commitment to the mission and values of Walsingham Support.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT - Charity Trustee (HR)

REMUNERATION

• This role is unremunerated and offered on a voluntary basis.
• Trustees are encouraged to visit services that are local to them.
• Travel and accommodation expenses are reimbursed for meetings & visits.

TIME COMMITMENT

• The time commitment is at least one day a month.
• There are six board meetings a year and this includes an annual strategy setting day.
• Board meetings are held in person in Central London.
• All trustees are expected to participate on at least one committee and there are four committee meetings a year.
• Committee meetings are held virtually.

TENURE

The term of office for trustees is three years, which can then be extended by an additional two terms of three-years.

The maximum tenure for any trustee is nine years.

Charity Trustee (HR)