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Volunteer Needed! Join REMIX Youth Charity!
Can you help us by leading on the administrative duties of REMIX. We need a super organised, attention to detail wizz with experience in admin for a few hours per week.
We're launching a brand new youth charity in London and need your help to create an amazing inspiring and empowering youth charity thats passionate about creating opportunities for young people in London building essential skills, confidence and resilience to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
About REMIX:
Remix is all about passion and creating opportunities and experiences for young people. We will inspire and empower young people aged 16 to 26 years old, addressing their holistic needs. Our evidence-based programmes will focus on developing essential life skills, promoting healthy living and providing personal development opportnities. We will transform lives, challenge the status quo, and create opportunities for young people across London and well beyond.
Volunteer Role:
We need your help as a volunteer to offer support to us as our Administrator who can support our Founder and CEO with the charity's administrative duties at REMIX, including setting up our admin systems and processes. You will play a very vital and pivotal role at REMIX.
Key Responsibilities:
- To create a framework for the charity’s administration. Establish policies and procedures that align with the charity's objectives.
- To ensure the efficient running of all activities, including quality assurance, health and safety, strategy, governance, financial management, and human resources management.
- To act as the first point of contact for external organisations, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders. Maintain compliance with regulations and present a positive image of the charity.
- To input and maintain financial records and charity databases.
- To process gift-aid claims and maintain accurate contribution records for donors.
- To maintain an accurate compliance schedule to aid account audits. Ensure timely returns and filings to relevant statutory bodies (e.g. HMRC and the Charity Commission).
- To oversee all legal documents related to the charity, including equipment acquisitions, maintenance, insurance policies, and claims reporting.
- To co-ordinate day-to-day office-related activities.
- To organise and maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
- To book meetings and events and provide logistics for them.
- To manage public inquiries and correspondence.
- Other administrative duties required to support REMIX.
To apply, please send your CV detailing your previous experience.
We look forward to hearing from you!
REMIX
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As a Business Manager you will be the front of the charity by helping to create opportunities when engaging small, medium and large enterprises. The role will provide effective day-to-day management relating to all aspects of the charity’s set up and operations.
The role will ensure financial sustainability by assisting the CEO, Marketing Lead and fundraisers identify and secure appropriate funding that supports the values of the charity, and to clearly demonstrate and promote the positive impact of the charity.
What will you be doing?
- To manage all operational activity of the charity according to the strategic direction provided by the CEO and Trustees.
- Where required to undertake aspects of business development including identification of funding opportunities, bid writing and tender submissions.
- To assist the CEO with updating and revising the charity’s business plan and fundraising strategy in accordance with the Trustees’ strategic direction.
- Contacting potential partners to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
- Researching organisations and individuals to find new opportunities.
- Where appropriate attend conferences, meetings, and charity events.
- Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and stakeholders’ satisfaction.
- To undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of the role, as requested by the CEO and Trustees of the charity.
- Lobby government and other policy makers on behalf of the charity’s cause or client group.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in business, sales and marketing or related field.
- Highly competent IT skills
- Proven customer service skills
- The ability to prioritise and manager own workload
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to motivate and empower people
- High levels of commitment, reliability and motivation
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Ability to learn quickly and take on tasks outside of current skill set.
Time commitment and expenses:
- 1-3 hours per week, either in or out of office hours.
- We request a minimum commitment of 3 months volunteering.
What difference will you make?
- Share your knowledge and experience.
- Learn new skills.
- Shape how the charity presents itself to service users, stakeholders, funders and the general public.
- Network with a friendly team of people.
- Make a difference to the charity and the lives of others.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Background
Thyroid UK is a charitable company working primarily within the United Kingdom. Formed in 1998, we became a company limited by guarantee in 2007 and in 2008 we became a registered charity.
The provision of quality information for people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders is the primary concern of Thyroid UK, and we work effectively in this field through dialogue with NHS departments, networking with other voluntary organisations, and providing services directly to patients.
We are a small charity, with just three permanent employees, plus contract staff, but we have a wide influence, and provide a great deal of support to our beneficiaries, within the UK and abroad. The charity’s annual income in 2023 was £96,900.54 with the majority of that income being spent on both running the charity and conducting campaigns and activities to support our beneficiaries.
The Thyroid UK Board of Trustees is a diverse group of 7 individuals, including the CEO, a Chairperson, Deputy Chair and this Treasurer role.
Role
We are looking to fill the position of treasurer for our Board of Trustees. Working with the CEO and Finance Manager, this role monitors the financial administration of the charity and reports to the Board of Trustees on its state of financial health, in line with best practice and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements, to provide the board with the confidence and knowledge to better make operational and strategic decisions.
The ideal candidate will have experience of finance or finance management, preferably including some experience in a small company or charity.
Time requirement
The role will require a time commitment of an average of 1 to 2 days per month, with more time required in some months than others. This includes three planned board meetings of approximately 3 hours (two held online and one held in London with the option to join remotely, if needed) and the Thyroid UK AGM.
The Treasurer should be available to support the CEO, Chair and fellow trustees between board meetings, including taking responsibility to deal with issues which may arise, and have one-to-one meetings with the CEO and Finance Manager before board meetings.
Term of office
The Treasurer’s term is two years, following which the trustees may re-elect the position for a further one or two term(s).
Remuneration
Thyroid UK is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Trustee roles are not remunerated. However, reasonable expenses for travel can be paid for those not living in London.
Key Responsibilities
· Liaise with CEO and Trustees to ensure the financial viability of the organisation’s strategy, advising on the financial implications of Thyroid UK’s strategic plan
· Present Thyroid UK’s financial position and broader context at Trustee meetings, and oversee the production of an annual budget.
· Ensure that the Board of Trustees is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation, and take a lead in interpreting financial data to fellow board members.
· Provide oversight and guidance where necessary of accounts prepared for funders and relevant statutory bodies.
· Oversee the appointment of an independent examiner of the accounts and review the appointment on a regular basis.
· Act as counter signatory on charity cheques and some applications to funders, approve payments on banking systems, and spending approval in accordance with financial management processes.
· Work in partnership with the CEO/Finance Manager in executing their responsibilities and achieving their financial goals.
· Ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis.
Person Specification
In addition to fulfilling the experiences, skills and attributes of a trustee, a treasurer must also have:
1. Knowledge and experience of accounting and audit practices in the UK as they apply to companies and charities
2. Be able to interrogate and interpret financial statements
3. Communicate financial information in a meaningful and understandable way to the Board
4. Strong working knowledge of any accounting software
5. Strong attention to detail
Submit your interest by sending us the completed application form, your CV and a short cover letter.
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Trustee vacancy The Almshouse Association
Mission:
Almshouses are recognised as the exemplar form of community housing.
There are very few institutions that have lasted a century, even fewer that have lasted five hundred years. Almshouses have been part of our social heritage for over a thousand years. Today new almshouses are being built in towns and villages across the country and you are part of this great legacy.
The almshouse model today is beginning to be recognised for its unique impact on residents’ lives, offering residents a form of community living, free from isolation and with the spirit of caring and companionship at its heart.
You are part of a community of 1,600 almshouse charities operating. Residents live independently but as part of a community.
Role Content
Being a trustee of The Almshouse Association is to help lead the national strategy for the almshouse movement. The trustee board are seeking individuals who have an interest in improving the lives of others through helping run the membership organisation for 1600 small charities.
The Trustee board today is made up of dedicated and committed professionals who meet regularly either as full or sub-committee members and have a very strong long-term strategic goal. The role of the board is to vision and lead strategy and support the Chief Executive of an excellent and proactive executive team, in delivering that strategy.
We are seeking applicants who care about making a difference to thousands of lives through protecting a valuable charity model. have significant skills and experience in the following
areas:
· IT/Web
· Branding/Marketing/PR
· Fundraising/Sponsorship
· Heritage and Historic Buildings
We actively encourage qualified applicants from a diverse background to apply.
Time commitment
There are four half day board meetings per year of which two are held online and two in person. There are additional meetings throughout the year in sub committees or to address emerging or urgent topics, but they are infrequent. Most trustees sit on an associated sub committee.
Remuneration: This is a voluntary position and therefore does not pay a salary. All reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Term of office: Three years initially.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Background
Thyroid UK is a charitable company working primarily within the United Kingdom. Formed in 1998, we became a company limited by guarantee in 2007 and in 2008 we became a registered charity.
The provision of quality information for people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders is the primary concern of Thyroid UK, and we work effectively in this field through dialogue with NHS departments, networking with other voluntary organisations, and providing services directly to patients.
We are a small charity, with just three permanent employees, plus contract staff, but we have a wide influence, and provide a great deal of support to our beneficiaries, within the UK and abroad. The charity’s annual income in 2023 was £96,900.54 , with the majority of that income being spent on both running the charity and conducting campaigns and activities to support our beneficiaries.
The Thyroid UK Board of Trustees is a diverse group of 7 individuals, including the CEO, a Chairperson, Deputy Chair and Treasurer. Our board members have a collective responsibility. This means that our trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Thyroid UK achieves its objectives. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Thyroid UK has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support the executive team to enable Thyroid UK to grow, thrive and achieve its mission.
Role
We are looking for a trustee who will support and provide advice on Thyroid UK’s purpose, vision, goals and activities. Their duties include:
· Approve operational strategies & policies and monitor/evaluate their implementation.
· Review/approve Thyroid UK’s financial plans, statements and budgets, and evaluate progress.
· Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
· Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
· Support Thyroid UK’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
· Hold the chief executive to account for the effective management and delivery of the organisation’s strategic aims and objectives, where appropriate
· Keep abreast of changes in Thyroid UK’s operating environment.
· Contribute to regular reviews of Thyroid UK’s own governance. Attend board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
· Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Thyroid UK’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
· Contribute to the broader promotion of Thyroid UK’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Time requirement
The role will require a time commitment of an average of 1 to 2 days per month, with more time required in some months than others. This includes three planned board meetings of approximately 3 hours (two held online and one held in London with the option to join remotely, if needed) and the Thyroid UK AGM.
Term of office
The term of a thyroid UK trustee is two years, following which the Trustees may re-elect the position for a further one or two term(s).
Remuneration
Thyroid UK is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Trustee roles are not remunerated. However, reasonable expenses for travel can be paid for those not living in London.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.
Personal skills and qualities
· Willingness and ability to understand and accept responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
· Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
· Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
· A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
· Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
· Willingness to lead according to our values.
Apply by sending us your CV and application form with a short covering letter
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We are looking for a new Trustee who is willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. The Care Workers' Charity supports social care workers across the UK by providing mental health and wellbeing support, financial support in the form of crisis grants, and signposting applicants to other organisations and resources.
We are particularly looking for trustees who:
- have expertise or experience in industries apart from the care sector, or
- have experience of fundraising, or
- have charity experience, or
- have marketing experience, or
- have finance experience
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Care Workers’ Charity achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity and ensure that The Care Workers’ Charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Where they have specific expertise such as fundraising, they work with the CWC team, providing coaching or connections in order for us to raise funds to enable us to support as many care workers as we can. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable us to grow and thrive.
As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, representing the Charity, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. Our trustees have a key role in risk management, working with the staff team to identify and manage risks.
Our Board meetings are mostly remote with one held face-to-face each year in London and occasionally we ask trustees to represent the Charity at events or award ceremonies, or at stakeholder events which are held close to the trustee's location.
Duties:
- Support and provide advice on The Care Workers’ Charity’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee The Care Workers’ Charity’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
- Review and approve The Care Workers’ Charity’s financial statements.
- Provide support and challenge to our CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
- Keep abreast of changes in our operating environment.
- Contribute to regular reviews of The Care Workers’ Charity’s own governance.
- Attend Board meetings (mostly remote and possibly one being face-to-face), adequately prepared to contribute to discussions and respond promptly to requests for required action.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect The Care Workers’ Charity’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
- Contribute to the broader promotion of The Care Workers’ Charity’s objects, aims and reputation by applying their skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Please read the attached document which gives additional details, and includes a link to what being a charity trustee involves, eligibility requirements and the main duties and requirements of trustees.
PLEASE NOTE: Previous applicants need not apply
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As we enter a new strategic chapter, we are seeking 4x new trustees to help us achieve our ambition to ultimately support more under-represented young people than ever before back into full time employment and education across the UK.
About us
Coach Core is a social mobility charity that uses sport and apprenticeships to change the long-term career pathways of young people facing discrimination, exclusion, or lack of opportunity in the UK.
Since 2012, we have worked with nearly 1000 apprentices in 19 UK cities, placing them with over 250 employers across the sport, physical activity, and youth work sectors. In addition to developing their own skills and improving their future prospects, these inspiring young people facing lack of opportunity, exclusion or even discrimination, have also impacted over 12 million beneficiaries through their work.
As a trusted and respected national partner in the sport and physical activity sector, we now embark on the next chapter of our journey with a brand new strategy for 2024-2027 that our trustee board have a significant part to play in realising those ambitions.
Joining an impactful and amazing current board, we are now seeking:
1) A Treasurer - someone with the necessary qualifications and time to give the CEO to support the financial governance of the charity.
2) A Risk and Safeguarding expert - an individual who has the right levels of experience and skills to support the ongoing safety and risk mitigation for our people and programmes.
3) A Data, Impact and Insight academic - a candidate who understands the importance of strong data reporting, case studies, and/or rigorous reporting to help us demonstrate our work in the best possible way.
4) A general trustee - a highly respected individual that could offer highly quality skills and connections for the charity to really help drive us to the next level. We are open minded on the background and 'offer' might be but will be highly selective based on our current board and strategic direction.
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Role Summary
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees who will offer strategic and supportive leadership to our highly effective, collaborative and committed Board. The Chair leads the board, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively, in service of the charity's vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the Board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.
Chair role & responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that Glass Door achieves its mission with the interests of Glass Door's guests at its centre.
Work collaboratively with the CEO, staff and volunteers to achieve our mission and optimise the relationship between the Board and Glass Doors's staff and volunteers.
Provide leadership within the Board, ensuring that it fulfills its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation and promoting governance among fellow Trustees, providing clarity around boundaries between governance, management and operations.
Plan and chair the bi-monthly board meetings and the AGM, with colleagues as appropriate and liaise with the CEO, Company Secretary and Governance Trustee with regard to setting up meetings, agenda items and annual report content.
Facilitate meetings ensuring all have equal involvement in discussions, clarifying any uncertainties, confirming decisions made and actions to be taken and ensuring effective time management of meetings whilst providing appropriate periods of discussion and reflection.
Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Glass Door when required.
Support Glass Door functions and events eg attendance at supporter events.
Support the Head of Fundraising & Major Donors with the cultivation of high-level donors, occassionally attending meetings where value can be added.
Represent the Board at staff Town Hall meetings.
Support the team liaising with partner churches and statutory authorities as required and be the public face of Glass Door in the local community.
Liaise with the CEO and he Board to keep an overview of the charity's affairs.
Provide supervision and support to the CEO as necessary in addition to planned monthly/bi-monthly 'catch up' meetings and, with the People Trustee, lead the CEO's annual performance review.
To act as final stage adjudicator for disciplinary and grievance procedures if required.
What we are looking for
Experience of being a Trustee, ideally in the third sector, and an understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee/Director.
A keen sense of strategic purpose.
Strong leadership skills, able to foster and promote a collaborative team environment and an inclusive and collaborative leadership style; able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.
An ability to facilitate, mediate, influence and respect the confidences of colleagues. The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Advocate and ambassador - possess gravitas to lead the organisation and be able and willing to champion Glass Door.
Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to Glass Door's guests and ensure that the interests of our guests drive the decisions of the Board.
A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
A willingness to devote necessary time and effort to your duties as Chair and be available and responsive (e.g. when things sometimes 'come up' that require the Chair to advise, support or give consent to).
What's in it for the new Chair?
Our vision is a world where no one has to sleep on the streets of London and we're working every day to achieve this. Your role as Chair will offer you an incredibly reqarding experience to use your skills and collaborate with the rest of the Board and staff members for the benefit of people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
For more information please see the full role description and Glass Door information pack attached,
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We are seeking a Company Secretary who can use their skills and capabilities to assist the Board to operate efficiently and effectively. You will also help the charity to continue providing vital support to those who need it.
What will you be doing?
This role is for someone who is organised and methodical, with an eye for detail. You will take minutes at Board meetings and make sure the charity follows company law. You will also participate fully in Board meetings and play an important part in the strategic direction of the charity.
Together the Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance and management of the Charity, including regulatory compliance. However, the Company Secretary is expected to lead on all aspects of the charities adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, that includes submission of documentation to the appropriate body.
This includes being able to present and explain any requirements to other Trustees, to aid the Board’s understanding and ability to jointly make decisions about changes to the charities governance matters.
For full role description please see candidate pack attached.
What are we looking for?
Desirable skills, experience and knowledge:
- Experience in one of the following: Legal, Office & Administration Management or Governance.
- A strong affinity with the vision and values of Top Church Training.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Integrity and sound judgement.
- Able and willing to work collaboratively with others.
We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We would like to diversify our Board in order to strengthen our governance and better represent the demographics of those who use our services.
What difference will you make?
This is an exciting time to join us as we are looking to develop the existing Board and our policies and procedures around our governance. The long term goal is to expand the Board by bringing on people with new skills, experience and backgrounds.
As Company Secretary you will play a key supporting role in helping us achieve this goal, and will use your skills and capabilities to assist the Board to operate efficiently and effectively. You will also help the charity to continue providing vital support to those who need it.
Reach TrusteeWorks are supporting us with our Board recruitment.
Please send a CV/LinkedIn profile and a cover letter in which you include why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience would add value to the Board.
If you have any questions or require any assistance submitting your application please get in touch with the TrusteeWorks team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Action Malvern & District is a registered charity that has been serving the Malvern area since 1972 and we aim to combat social isolation by connecting people through transport and other community projects delivered by volunteers. We currently have 10 staff, over 100 volunteers, a Men’s Shed, a volunteer recruitment project, and a small fleet of accessible minibuses and wheelchair vehicles.
“Serving as a trustee can be immensely rewarding…I guess I help because I can” CH, current trustee
We are looking for at least two new Trustees to play an essential role in ensuring that the charity fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries, delivers on our core purpose, supports our strategic development and identifies service innovations.
“Being a charity trustee allows you to use some of the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired to bring fresh ideas and perspective to the charity” MA, current trustee
We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and careers; our only requirement is that you have basic skills in financial management, business planning and IT, and want to work as part of a team. Anyone with greater financial or legal skills, or an interest in becoming our Treasurer would be particularly welcome.
“For anyone still working, or perhaps considering a slower pace of life following retirement, trusteeship is intellectually stimulating, providing exposure to the fascinating legal, ethical, and financial aspects of running a charity." RH, current trustee
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking to volunteer in a small and friendly office team? We're looking for someone to help us with our membership admin, including assembling membership packs, preparing resources for mailings, helping us prepare for membership events and lots more - no admin day will be the same and there is always plenty of tea and coffee on tap and biscuits available!
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one the region’s largest and oldest charities managing over 100 nature reserves and works with many other land managers assisting them to improve wildlife. The Trust works to involve people in nature conservation through events, environmental education and community involvement.
The supporter services team is part of the Fundraising and Engagement Directorate which includes the Membership, Events, Communications and Fundraising team. As part of their work, the Supporter Services team process all new membership and are looking for a volunteer to help pack our mailing of welcome packs and other post. Ideally our volunteer will also help keep both our literature and events storeroom tidy.
What you'll be supporting us with:
- Assembling membership welcome packs for new Yorkshire Wildlife Trust members
- Packing membership packs ready for the Friday mailing
- Putting together other regular mailings to new and existing members
- Filing of confidential information
- Keeping the storeroom tidy and in order.
- Discarding any out-of-date literature.
- Putting away stock after events.
- Informing staff of low supplies.
- Help gather equipment for events.
- Help take in deliveries.
- Helping with other tasks as required.
What's in it for you?
This is a great opportunity to volunteer for a successful wildlife and environmental charity with a friendly team. Our team is very busy and we greatly value the help of our volunteers. Hot drinks and biscuits are always available!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are working in partnership with St John’s Winchester Charity, (SJW) which is now looking to recruit Trustees to join its Board of Trustees, which sets and approves the charity’s strategy.
SJW’s core mission is to help older people live well. It provides almshouse accommodation in central Winchester for about 105 older people with housing and other needs. It also supports older people in Winchester and the surrounding district to continue to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible; with its outreach services – Hand in Hand, established in 2018, and Dementia Support, established in 2022.
The role of Trustee can be enormously interesting, rewarding, and enjoyable. SJW is looking to appoint several new Trustees ls to join a lively, engaged, collegiate Board. It is particularly keen to hear from people who can bring the following skills and experience:
- Fundraising (including an understanding and appreciation of the use of social media)
- Health and welfare of elderly people
- Management of social housing/law and regulation of social housing
- Property portfolio management
- Domiciliary care – specifically the commercial aspects of running such a service.
- Charity governance
And with the following personal qualities:
- Commitment to SJW’s values
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort using your knowledge and skills for the benefit of SJW.
- Good judgment and the ability to think creatively.
- The willingness to speak your mind and to work effectively as a member of a team and to take collective responsibility.
- Commitment to act exclusively in the interests of SJW, avoiding where possible any conflict of interest and declaring any actual or possible conflict at the earliest opportunity.
You will be able and willing to work collaboratively and to contribute to discussion and decision-making across all aspects of SJW’S work. There are four subcommittees, on which trustees are invited to serve according to their interests and expertise.
Please note: Our trustees attend four board meetings a year, usually held on a Wednesday morning in March, June, August and December. Meetings are held at SJW’s offices in Winchester although remote attendance is available for trustees unable to attend in person.
For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date for applications: 22nd April 2024
Interviews: W/C 6th May 2024
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Hidden Hero Breaks Administrator
2 half days a week (approx. 6-8 hours)
Voluntary Role
Room to Reward is a unique charity created to give something back and say ‘thank you’ to those who do so much, for so many. Our partner hotels donate their anticipated unsold rooms to the scheme, our charity partners nominate their Hidden Heroes for a break, we make it happen!
We are looking for a volunteer to help make sure as many nominated volunteers as possible get booked in and enjoy a memorable break. The main elements of the role are:
• Contacting charity partners who nominated volunteers some time ago who are yet to submit a booking request.
• Sourcing potential local hotels – from our extensive list of partners – and dates to offer to the volunteer.
• Liaising with both the hotel and the volunteer to find suitable dates and get their break booked in.
• Post break follow up with volunteer for feedback, pictures etc.
• Where hotels have donated specific breaks, contacting local charity partners to invite them to nominate a volunteer for the offered break.
Room to Reward is a small charity making big waves in the hospitality and voluntary sectors. We work with many of the biggest and best names in hotels and are privileged every day to get inspiring stories of wonderful volunteers making a real difference to people and places in need.
Our small volunteering team work alongside our small staff team. You will have the chance to connect with our (900+) hotel and (900+) charity partners and ultimately help us deliver more breaks to more Hidden Heroes.
This role is based in the R2R office in Purewell, Christchurch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.
We are looking to recruit a Support Volunteer for the Portsmouth and District Group. As our local group Support Volunteer you’ll help people affected by MS find information about local and national services. That could be helping someone access local information about the care or benefits they need or giving them a hand with a grant application. See a video about one of our Support Volunteers here.
In this role you’ll be able to develop your listening and communication skills, as well as your knowledge of local services. Most importantly you’ll help people affected by MS to access the help they need.
Time commitment
We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.
You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the local area the group to carry out this role.
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The Kennedy Memorial Trust is seeking TWO new Trustees to join its Board from October 2024, one with university academic experience and one with operational management experience, to succeed Trustees who have reached the end of their terms of office.
The Kenned Memorial Trust funds exceptional UK students to pursue graduate studies at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Set up as a ‘living memorial’ to President Kennedy following his assassination, the Trust has funded some 600 Kennedy Scholars since the first cohort departed in 1966. The strong trustee board is chaired by Sir Mark Walport.
The specific experience and skills we are seeking to recruit in these two roles are:
·Trustee 1: Current or recent experience as a an academic in a UK university, with insight into the landscape of postgraduate opportunities, outreach and selection, and good practice in supporting student welfare.
·Trustee 2: Experience and skills in operational management, covering issues such as IT, finance and HR systems, project oversight and risk management.
We are keen to strengthen the diversity of the Board and – reflecting the UK basis of the charity - hope to recruit at least one Trustee who lives or works in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. We encourage those with all backgrounds and characteristics to apply. Please do let us know if you need support to make your application.
The Trust
The Kennedy Memorial Trust funds exceptional UK students to pursue graduate studies at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Set up as a ‘living memorial’ to President Kennedy following his assassination, the Trust has funded some 600 Kennedy Scholars since the first cohort departed in 1966.
The Trust prides itself on the talent and service of the candidates it selects. Following their time at Harvard or MIT, scholars have gone on to play leading roles in the UK and across the world, in public service, the law, science/technology, health, education, business, charities, the arts and media. Alumni of the programme include Lady Mary Arden (Supreme Court Justice from 2018 to 2022), Lord Mervyn King (Bank of England Governor from 2003 to 2013). David Miliband (ex Foreign Secretary, now CEO of the International Rescue Committee), Dame Kate Bingham (Chair of the UK Government's Vaccine Taskforce), Zanny Minton Beddoes (Editor-in-Chief, The Economist), Sir Richard Moore (Chief of MI6) and Matt Clifford (CEO of Entrepreneur First and Chair of the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency).
Originally funded by public donation, the Trust has an endowment of around £16 million. It has developed a medium-scale fundraising programme over the last decade, and now intends to grow both its alumni activity and its fundraising, taking advantage of the forthcoming 60th anniversary of the first scholarships being awarded. An externally conducted feasibility study for the fundraising programme is underway at present.
The Trust is supported by a small administrative team. A new Director has just been appointed. The team is being strengthened to reflect plans for increased fundraising and alumni relations activity: a part-time executive assistant is in post, and a fundraising/alumni relations specialist will be recruited later in the spring.
The Trust is a registered charity overseen by a ten-person Trustee board chaired by Professor Sir Mark Walport. Many but not all of the Trustees are former Kennedy Scholars. The current recruitment is to replace Stephanie Flanders and Professor Fiona Macpherson, who will have served two five-year terms by Autumn 2024.
What Trustees do in the Kennedy Trust
As with any charity, Trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the administration of the charity. It is the role of Trustees to develop and update the charity’s strategy and oversee its work to deliver it. Trustees support and challenge the executive team to deliver on the charity's goals, oversee the charity’s finances, approve its policies, manage risks, and help to build its external networks.
In the Kennedy Trust, selection of scholars is a key annual activity: a number of Trustees are asked to be involved in the short-listing process, and Trustees also participate in two days of face-to-face interviews (currently in early January).
A recent Board Development Review has established a revised structure of sub-committees to handle detailed issues in a time-efficient way, and make more time for strategy within the Board itself. The new sub-committees are set out below.
Finance, operations and audit (Chair: Tilly Franklin)
- Financial strategy
- Budget planning and monitoring
- Business plan creation and monitoring
- Investments
- Report and accounts
- Operational systems (offices, IT, CRM, data protection, and related projects)
- Care of the Runnymede Memorial
Academic, scholarships, and welfare (Chair: Sir Mark Walport)
- Oversee competition, ad, stipend etc
- Conduct long- and shortlisting of applicants
- Review scholar feedback and recommend any changes in light of it
- Diversity
- Support handling of welfare cases
- Oversee means-testing
Alumni and fundraising (Chair: Moira Wallace)
- Alumni engagement
- Event planning (for alumni/donors/ stakeholders)
- Fundraising strategy, delivery, policies, donor recognition
- Impact report
- Website redevelopment
- External communications
Nominations, people, and board development (Chair: Mary Ann Sieghart)
- Board development and evaluation
- Articulation and review of governance framework
- Staff recruitment, remuneration, HR matters
- Trustee recruitment
- Chair recruitment (2025)
- Preparation of strategy session working with Chair and other sub-committees
Time commitment and specific contributions sought
The time commitment for Trustees is:
- Attendance at and preparation for three 2-3 hour board meetings a year, in spring, summer and autumn. In-person attendance is encouraged at all meetings, especially the summer meeting.
- Participation in two days of interviews in person in London in January.
- Participation in at least one of the board’s sub-committees (2-3 meetings, usually online).
- Ad hoc and occasional support to the Board and to the executive team on issues within the Trustee’s skillset.
- Where possible, attendance at trust events such as the annual summer reception, the annual lecture, and other ad hoc alumni gatherings.
Qualities and experience sought
For all Trustees we seek:
- Enthusiasm and energy to support the purpose and future of the Kennedy Trust and the Kennedy scholarships
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good judgement and work well within a team
- Experience of governance in a profit or not-for-profit setting
- Commitment to stay up to date with good practice in charity governance and in candidate interviewing
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and to widening access for underrepresented groups in higher education
- Professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information about individuals
In addition:
For the academic trustee we are looking for
·Current or recent experience as a an academic in a UK university
·Someone who would make a good contribution to the Academic, Scholarships, and Welfare sub-committee, whose major task will be to conduct and oversee the shortlisting process each Autumn
·A good understanding of how study options at Harvard and MIT fit with the wider landscape of postgraduate opportunities elsewhere
·Extensive experience of candidate selection and good practice in shortlisting, interview, and selection
·The ability to add value to the Trust’s ambitions to further widen diversity of the scholar pool
·Insight into, and experience of, handling welfare issues for postgraduates and supporting candidates to make a success of their award.
·No academic discipline is ruled in or out. However, when the current Chair reaches the end of his term we shall lose our only Trustee with a medical background. This is therefore a gap we hope to fill at some point in the next few rounds of recruitment.
For the operational trustee we are looking for:
·significant experience of operational issues gained, for example, as a COO, CEO, project or programme director, operations director, or in a start-up
·someone who would make a good contribution to the Finance, Operations and Audit Committee
·proven experience in business planning, risk management, and project planning and management
·someone who can assist the Trust in some of the operational projects that lie ahead, such as modernising its administration, data-systems, website and records, and overseeing a move to more flexible office accommodation
Terms of appointment
·Trustees are appointed for a five-year term of office, renewable for a further five years maximum.
·These are unpaid positions, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Application process
Applications should be in the form of a CV and a covering letter which outlines why you are looking to become a Trustee with us and what skills you bring.
Applications should be sent before 9am on 2nd April 2024. Face to face interviews will take place on 19th April 2024 in London , or - in exceptional circumstances - virtually or on another day.
References will be taken during the process and candidates will be asked to confirm that they have not been/would not be disqualified as a Trustee.
As part of the Kennedy Memorial Trust Trustee recruitment process, names will be submitted to No 10 for formal appointment by the Prime Minister.
Applications should be in the form of a CV and a covering letter which outlines why you are looking to become a Trustee with us and what skills you bring.
Applications should be sent before 9am on 2nd April 2024. Face to face interviews will take place on 19th April 2024 in London , or - in exceptional circumstances - virtually or on another day.
References will be taken during the process and candidates will be asked to confirm that they have not been/would not be disqualified as a Trustee.
As part of the Kennedy Memorial Trust Trustee recruitment process, names will be submitted to No 10 for formal appointment by the Prime Minister.