Charity Trustee Volunteer Roles

About us:

The Olive Branch Counselling Service (reg charity 1140475) is based in central Winchester, serving the community of Hampshire over the last 27 years. We provide subsidised counselling services for adults (over 18) who are experiencing mental health issues, via weekly therapy sessions. Our beneficiaries have gone through a range of difficult lived experiences, including loss, abuse, poor health and the current cost of living crisis. We’re a small charity with 4 part-time staff and aim to help 300 people in 2024. We recently secured a multi-year grant from the National Lottery, putting us on a more secure financial footing for 3 years. We still need to raise a further £30,000 in 2024. We have 44 volunteer counsellors supporting our clients, who are committed to helping people in need, and in turn we support their continuous professional development by funding their counselling supervision.

Role overview:

The Olive Branch Counselling Service is welcoming Trustees to join our Board of Directors. Trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Olive Branch achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the service has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, the Trustees support and challenge the Clinical team to enable the charity to grow and thrive to achieve our mission.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support and guide our charity’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.

• Approve operational strategies and policies, monitor and evaluate their implementation.

• Oversee charity’s financial plans and budgets, 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 charity’s financial statements.

• Provide direct support to one or more operational functions, for example; treasurer, fundraising, clinical governance, training, external comms and engagement.

• Keep abreast of changes in our charity’s operating environment.

• Contribute to regular reviews of charity’s own governance by attending regular Board meetings.

• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect charity’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.

• Contribute to the broader promotion of charity’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

• Board members have a collective responsibility with regards to governance and decision-making.

What we are looking for

We are looking for people willing to bring their time, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to The Olive Branch Counselling Service. We particularly need help in accessing more funding opportunities through sponsorships, grants, community fundraising and local business links. If you have skills or expertise in areas such as communications and engagement, financial management, fundraising or governance, we would love to hear from you. Most important is having the time and being willing to be pro-active with directly supporting the work of the charity. You do not need previous charity governance experience - a full induction will be provided.

Personal skills and qualities

• Willingness and ability to accept responsibilities and liabilities as Trustees and to act in the best interests of our 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 charity values, vision and mission. Terms of appointment

• Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for further terms to be approved by the Board.

• This is a voluntary position, reasonable expenses incurred whilst carrying out Olive Branch duties can be reimbursed.

• Time commitment varies depending on duties, approximately 1-2 days per month to cover meetings, tasks and liaising with staff/partner organisations.

• Circa 6-8 Board meetings annually, either in person at The Olive Branch office or remotely via Zoom/Teams.

• Annual General Meeting is usually held mid-June in central Winchester.

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity saves lives in our communities, but we could help even more people. Why wouldn’t you want to be our next Chair of Trustees?

We’re looking for an experienced Trustee who knows how excellent Boards work, how to get the very best out of great people, and how to help wonderful organisations become even better. We need someone who is a natural networker and people-person, who can understand complex information, and can ask key questions in a way that is as supportive as it is challenging. But most importantly, our new Chair will need to share our Values – we pride ourselves on being Collaborative, Dedicated, Curious and Compassionate.

We don’t ask for a big time commitment as we have a professional management team who take full responsibility for the week-to-week running of the charity, but we do need someone who has the time and space to carry out this role well. So although the average might be a couple of hours a week, this can be really variable and you will need to be able to make time in the working day occasionally, with good notice.

We try to meet in person, as collaboration is better that way, and you will need to get out and about from time to time to meet key stakeholders or attend events. Due to this, and the need to understand our communities and help us reach more people, you will need to be local – we cover Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and parts of Wiltshire.

Application deadline: 09:00 on Monday 8 July.

Interested?
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​​​​​​​You will be directed to our website where you can download our Chair Recruitment Pack to give you some more information and hopefully answer the questions you have complete your application for this position.

We are keen to represent the diversity of the people we serve, and welcome applications from communities who may be under-represented in our workforce or the type of roles we are recruiting for.

No agencies please.

Overview of the role:

 Warwick District Foodbank are seeking someone with experience of working in a financial role to join the Board as a Trustee, who will be able to advise on financial matters, ensure we meet our financial obligations and help us build a sound financial strategy as we move forward. As a Trustee you will share collective responsibility for the governance of Warwick District Foodbank and all decisions made by the board, ensuring the organisation is well run, fulfils its mission, ensuring compliance with charity law and that the charity is open and accountable.

Responsibilities

All trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction for Warwick District Foodbank, ensuring alignment to our values, defining goals, setting organisational policies, agreeing financial plans, evaluating the charity’s performance and ensuring good relationships amongst the trustees and with the senior staff.

 All Trustees:

• Ensure that the Foodbank has in place a clear strategy, plans, vision & values.
• Ensure that the charity is accountable, is actively complying with statutory reporting and accounting requirements and the law, and that financial dealings are systematically accounted for and on time, independently examined and made publicly available.
• Develop effective ways to communicate with staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, funders, partners and the wider public; encourage transparency and accountability.
• Help promote the Foodbank as widely as appropriate, including to audiences of potential funders and beneficiaries.
• Ensure appropriate financial plans and budgets are in place; monitor contractual agreements with external partners that award money for core costs and additional projects.
• Ensure the Foodbank has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice; including employment, health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Ensure an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Specific to the Treasurer Trustee:

• Oversee the financial affairs of the foodbank, ensuring that they are conducted with probity and transparency.
• Ensure the board receives sufficient information to carry out its financial responsibilities.
• Ensure that the charity has robust and effective financial controls.
• Ensure appropriate financial policies.
• Ensure an annual budget is provided for board approval.
• Review management and statutory accounts are produced on time.
• Ensure that organisation risks are reviewed by the board annually.
• Be part of any sub-groups to the Board as appropriate

About you:

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst support the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a financial role such as a qualified & experienced accountant or banker. However, previous experience as a charity treasurer is not essential.
• Passion for our vision and goals.
• Independent judgement and ability to think strategically.
• Able to work effectively as part of a trustee team, contributing and considering others views.
• Demonstrate the 7 Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Able to commit the time and effort required.
• Bring relevant capabilities that help the board perform its role effectively and achieve Warwick District Foodbank’s vision.
• Understanding and commitment to principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Founded as a Christian charity, Warwick District Foodbank welcomes any volunteers who are sympathetic to this Christian ethos.

We're currently recruiting for a small number of new Trustees who are passionate about tackling homelessness and want to support a well-established charity extend its impact.

What do we do?

Street Support Network connects local people and organisations in order to support those experiencing, and at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Our website is an online hub to find out about homelessness, see what support is available, and see what you can do to help.

In addition to hosting the website, we work extensively offline, connecting people to co-produce better solutions, facilitating conversations and co-ordinating action across the sector.

Who are we looking for?

We'd love to work with collaborators, preferably with experience of charity governance, working with or as part of the board of a not-for-profit organisation, or with public sector experience. We’d also be very keen to hear from people with lived experience of homelessness.

But please don’t let a lack of experience hold you back from applying. We know that skills and knowledge don’t always come from previous roles. Often, it’s less about what you have done, and more about what you can do. We’re looking for someone who fits in with our close-knit team and will help us operate and innovate.

We'd especially like to talk to people who know about:

• Fundraising / Income Generation
• Finance
• Website Development
• Human Resources
• Connecting with Businesses
• Public Sector areas such as NHS or Local Government 

Why become a Street Support Network Trustee?

Being a Trustee can be incredibly rewarding - and we think the way we work is little bit different:

We are very values driven and not too formal. Everyone really cares about what we do and homelessness more generally.

We are a small team, with a small number of Trustees, so everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make a real, lasting impact.

Trustee Terms

If your application is successful, we see the first few months being a time where we can both get a feel for whether we’d like to make the position permanent.

Throughout this period our Chair will check in to discuss how things are going, receive feedback, and provide any support needed. Our meetings are usually monthly and take place online. We aim to meet face-to-face once or twice a year in Manchester. The role is voluntary but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Trustee - The Upper Room

The Upper Room are a growing charity in Hammersmith, West London that supports the socially and financially disadvantaged. It works with homeless and vulnerable people, including asylum-seekers, refugees, economic migrants and ex-offenders, to improve their lives.

The charity provides free, home-cooked meals five days a week, as well as employability skills support services. It also operates an innovative driving school for ex-offenders.

They are specifically looking for people with expertise in either Finance, HR, IT or Safeguarding.

We exist so that every young person feels empowered to speak about their mental in school and at home.

Mind of the Student (MOTS) gives young people the confidence to speak about their mental health. We do this by delivering a school-wide mental health programme and community-led services which equips young people with the knowledge, confidence and skills to recognise and address their own mental health needs.

Mind of the Student is currently recuriting two new trustees to join the Board, who have experience in corporate funding, and charity governance. We look forward to receiving your application.

Roles and responsibiilties

• Ensuring that Mind of the Student complies with our governing document, charity law, any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensuring that Mind of the Student pursues its objects as defined in our governing document.
• Giving strategic direction to Mind of the Student.
• Safeguarding the reputation and values of Mind of the Student.
• Ensuring the financial stability of Mind of the Student.

In addition to the above, trustees use their specific skills, knowledge and experience to help the board reach sound decisions.

Skills and experience

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following areas:

• Experience of working with young people in relation to education, mental health or physical wellbeing.
• Diverse connections within medium to large corporations who have direct corporate social responsibility links.
• Governance, including holding leadership positions in the charity sector or serving on a trustee board.
• Charity grant-making, including membership of grant-making panels or committees.
• Pro-bono support of charities and connecting expertise.
• Lived experience of youth work or engaging in the youth sector.
• Lived experience of mental health.

We are looking for trustees who:

• Have a deep commitment to Mind of the Student's mission, and ambition for the charity to make a significant positive difference for young people.
• Have a specific interest in mental health.
• Are able to work well as part of a diverse team of trustees, with the interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Have excellent communication skills with an instinct to listen first and the confidence to challenge supportively.
• Are problem-solvers who use evidence to make judgements and decisions.

Payment

This is a voluntary role and trustees receive no remuneration. Reasonable expenses can be claimed in line with Mind of the Student's expenses policy.

Hours

Trustees are expected to attend four trustee meetings each year of two-hours each. In addition, attendance at other ad-hoc meetings and discussion may be required. Total time commitment is expected to be up to two hours per month.

Location

Board meetings are held at Bower Park Academy, Havering Road, Romford RM1 4YY, ideally in person but can be attended online.

Each trustee is appointed on a three-year term.

About Us:

We are a growing charity in Hammersmith, West London that seeks to help the socially and financially disadvantaged. We work with homeless and vulnerable people, including asylum-seekers, refugees, economic migrants and ex-offenders, to improve their lives and conditions. We provide free, home-cooked meals five days a week, as well as employability skills support services. We also operate an innovative driving school for ex-offenders.

We have a staff of around 16, some working part-time, led by the Chief Executive. We also have 100+ volunteers, many of whom assist the chef, serve the meals or wash-up, while others assist with our Jobs Club, social media or fundraising activities.

We are looking for Trustees to join our Board which is currently made up of nine Trustees and the CEO. Trustees have - or need to develop a clear understanding of good governance and have overall control of a charity, with responsibility for ensuring it is doing what it is set up to do.

We are specifically looking for people with expertise in either Finance, HR, IT or Safeguarding.

We are seeking people who can think strategically, work collaboratively and make informed decisions.

The commitment

· Attendance at three Board meetings per annum, which are held in the evenings, plus an Awayday in the summer which includes both staff and trustees – usually held on a Saturday in June.

· Be prepared to join a sub-committee depending on individual expertise eg finance, fundraising, risk analysis or safeguarding.

Other opportunities to get involved

 · Visits to The Upper Room to speak to staff and volunteers in order to gain a closer understanding of the way the charity runs and to encourage and motivate staff.

· Support for local fundraising events, eg attending occasional lectures/concerts; procuring raffle prizes for local events; a couple of hours helping on our stall at the Green Days Festival in Chiswick which is held over a weekend in early June.

· Giving a talk to local schools or churches who are donating goods as part of our Harvest Appeal (October/November) – for those with public speaking skills.

 Find out more

We are keen to diversify our Board to reflect the services we offer and the diversity of our beneficiaries and encourage BAME individuals and those with experience of homelessness or the justice system, as we are under-represented in these areas.

If you have the expertise and the experience that we are seeking, and would like to get involved with a thoroughly worthwhile local charity, we would love to hear from you. For further information about The Upper Room, please go to our website.

How to apply

If you would like an informal conversation please send us a number or email address so we can contact you, or if you would like to apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter highlighting what you can bring to the charity board..

We are Wales' most influential think tank. We are looking for up to four new people to join our team as several long-standing trustees stand down.

Trustees are responsible for all aspects of the Bevan Foundation’s business, although much of the day to day running is delegated to staff. You’d be doing everything from deciding our priorities, making sure we have the right resources and use them effectively, ensuring we meet our legal obligations, and spreading the word about our work.

You’re expected to attend four board meetings a year, our AGM in November, and to contribute between meetings. 

We are not looking for specific qualifications or experiences, as we will give you training and support especially if this is your first board role.  We welcome applications from people from all walks of life but we’d especially like to hear from you if you are younger, in a front-line role, or of Black, Asian or minority ethnic heritage. 

The role is unpaid but we will reimburse reasonable expenses to enable you to participate.

For more information and to find out how to apply please download the info pack on our website.

Our foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in our local area. We are seeking to recruit new trustees to bring extra skills and experience to a current board.

As a Trustee you will share collective responsibility for the governance of GFB and all decisions made by the board.  The Trustees ensure the organisation is well run and works to fulfil its mission. They act in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries, ensure compliance with charity law and that the charity is open and accountable.

Responsibilities

All trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction for GFB, ensuring alignment to our values, defining goals, setting organisational policies, agreeing financial plans, evaluating the charity’s performance and ensuring good relationships amongst the trustees and with the senior staff.

Key tasks:

• Embrace the organisation’s vision, mission and values.
• Ensure the charity complies with its governing document and charity law.
• Ensure focus on strategy, performance, risk and assurance rather than operational matters.
• Act with integrity, making objective decisions without undue influence by special or personal interests.
• Ensure openness and accountability, build public trust and confidence in GFB’s work and legitimacy in representing beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Uphold collective responsibility of the board.
• Commit sufficient time and energy to the role of trustee and make reasonable use of own skills and experience to support the work of the board and GFB.
• Ensure the principles of equity, equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded in GFB and help deliver public benefit.

Trustees may also undertake additional work for the charity between meetings subject to their availability and skill set.

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst support the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:

• Passion for our vision and goals.
• Independent judgement and ability to think strategically.
• Able to work effectively as part of a trustee team, contributing and considering others views.
• Demonstrate the 7 principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Able to commit the time and effort required.
• Bring relevant capabilities that help the board perform its role effectively and achieve GFB’s vision.
• Understanding and commitment to principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.

The food bank would particularly welcome applications from those with experience in one (or more) of the following areas: 

• Lived experience in Greenwich Borough
• IT
• Data Protection
• Finance

GFB are seeking someone with experience of working in a financial role to join the Board as a Trustee, who will be able to advise on financial matters, ensure we meet our financial obligations and help us build a sound financial strategy as we move forward. As a Trustee you will share collective responsibility for the governance of GFB and all decisions made by the board, ensuring the organisation is well run, fulfils its mission, ensuring compliance with charity law and that the charity is open and accountable.

Responsibilities

All trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction for GFB, ensuring alignment to our values, defining goals, setting organisational policies, agreeing financial plans, evaluating the charity’s performance and ensuring good relationships amongst the trustees and with the senior staff.

Key tasks

All Trustees:

• Embrace the organisation’s vision, mission and values.
• Ensure the charity complies with its governing document and charity law.
• Ensure focus on strategy, performance, risk and assurance rather than operational matters.
• Act with integrity, making objective decisions without undue influence by special or personal interests.
• Ensure openness and accountability, build public trust and confidence in GFB’s work and legitimacy in representing beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Uphold collective responsibility of the board.
• Commit sufficient time and energy to the role of trustee and make reasonable use of own skills and experience to support the work of the board and GFB.
• Ensure the principles of equity, equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded in GFB and help deliver public benefit.

Specific to the Treasurer Trustee:

• Oversee the financial affairs of GFB ensuring that they are conducted with probity and transparency.
• Ensure the board receives sufficient information to carry out its financial responsibilities.
• Ensure that the charity has robust and effective financial controls.
• Ensure appropriate financial policies.
• Ensure an annual budget is provided for board approval.
• Review management and statutory accounts are produced on time.
• Ensure that organisation risks are reviewed by the board annually.

Trustees may also undertake additional work for the charity between meetings subject to their availability and skill set.

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst support the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a financial role such as a qualified & experienced accountant or banker. However, previous experience as a charity treasurer is not essential.
• Lived experience in Greenwich Borough 
• Passion for our vision and goals.
• Independent judgement and ability to think strategically.
• Able to work effectively as part of a trustee team, contributing and considering others views.
• Demonstrate the 7 principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Able to commit the time and effort required.
• Bring relevant capabilities that help the board perform its role effectively and achieve GFB’s vision.
• Understanding and commitment to principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Do you want to join a Board with an ambitious strategy to grow the amount of care we provide to people with complex disabilities, within a well established care organisation? At Vision Homes, we are seeking to recruit passionate and committed new trustees to our Board to help shape future strategy and growth.

We are seeking Trustees to bring additional knowledge and input to our Board. It is an opportunity for those that who are keen to use their skills and experience, whether professional or personal, to make sure Vision Homes can continue to serve and to grow the excellent care that it provides to people with complex needs such as sensory impairment with acquired brain injury. Those in our care range in age, and have differing needs, and we aim to offer personalised care so that everyone can live the best life that they can. 

We’re particularly interested to hear from you if have direct experience of adult care services (care homes or home care) or experience in the supported housing sector. We also have a need to add to our skills and diversity, as a Board, in areas such as charity, governance, strategic management, or experience as a Chartered Surveyor. No prior experience of sitting on a board is necessary as we offer induction and training.

PENHA LOOKS FOR TWO NEW TRUSTEES

The Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa (PENHA) is an African-led and inspired charity, established since 1989. Its mission is to reduce poverty among the pastoralists in the Horn of Africa through the empowerment of communities and to foster sustainable and dignified livestock-based and non-livestock-based livelihoods. In the UK, it works with the Horn diaspora communities through youth mentoring and leadership programmes. You can see full detials on our website.

PENHA’s Aims and Objectives

- Sustainable livelihoods require a coordinated approach at the grassroots and policy levels. PENHA, therefore, commits itself to two goals:

- The social, cultural and economic integration of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the Horn of Africa

- Dynamic, diversified and sustainable pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods, with expanded access to information, technology, education and training

- A full and equal role for pastoral and agro-pastoralist women in public and economic life

- Peacebuilding and conflict prevention

- Development of links with the diaspora in the UK

PENHA has a team in the London Office and country chapters in the Horn of Africa region – in Ethiopia and Somaliland - and works with partners in Sudan, Eritrea, Kenya and Uganda as well as international partners outside the Horn of Africa.

In the UK PENHA has a Board of Trustees, a number of research associates and, volunteers. and an international Advisory Group. PENHA’s Board of Trustees is looking for two trustees to join the London-based Board with experience in one or more of the following areas:

· A legal background, with financial and risk management experience;

· Knowledge of branding, marketing and fundraising, including the use of social media;

· Knowledge of charity sector and employment law in the UK.

In addition, candidates should have an understanding of the context within which charities operate, ideally with some experience of the Horn of Africa region.

The post is unpaid and the time commitment is four to six meetings per year, with attendance at other occasional meetings and events as a representative of the charity.

As a small charity, trustees contribute actively as part of a team in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. PENHA is currently undergoing a new strategy development process and the candidate will help steer the organisation through the challenges ahead. The Board is responsible for submitting the Annual Report and Accounts to the Charity Commission and to Companies House. As a small charity, trustees contribute actively as part of a team in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. PENHA is currently undergoing a new strategy development process and the candidate will help steer the organisation through the challenges ahead.

In addition, Board members are responsible for:

· Ensuring that the organisation complies with its constitution/memorandum and articles of association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations

· Ensuring that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document

· Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects

· Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation

· Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation

· Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation

· Protecting and managing the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation’s funds

· Appointing the senior staff and  monitoring their performance

Are you interested in the causes we stand for and want to join PENHA Board of Trustees? Please send your CV and cover letter to our UK Programme Manager Mr Kubara Zamani by 10 July 2024.

PENHA is a charity registered in England in 1992 with the Charity Commission Registration Number 1038957 and a (non-profit making) Company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England number 2658932. 

We seek passionate individuals with experience of income generation, commercialism, environmental sustainability, or DEI to join our Board during an exciting period of strategic prioritisation and future planning.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 5th July 2024.

Who we are.

The Students’ Union at Bournemouth University is an independent charity representing around 19,000 Bournemouth University students.

Our mission is to make the student experience as great as possible for every student. Every decision we make is guided by what students need from their university experience and the Students’ Union. We work in partnership with Bournemouth University to secure the highest quality learning experience, offer developmental opportunities for students to enhance their careers, and provide funding and venues for students to gather, make friends, and enrich themselves through clubs and societies.

About the role.

It is an exciting time to join the Board as the Union reaches a critical juncture. Following a period of internal change and review of policies, governance, and staff structure we are looking forward.

We are hiring a new CEO as the University welcomes new senior leadership and we are coming to the end of our ambitious 2021-2024 strategic plan. This means the Board will support our executive in building new positive stakeholder relationships, and has the scope to prioritise, review, and plan for the future.

Who we are looking for.

To complement the Board’s existing skills, we are looking for Trustees with experience in income generation, commerciality, DEI (diversity, equality, and inclusion), and environmental sustainability.

The time commitment is 6 - 7 engagements a year. This consists of 4 Board meetings a year, each lasting 2 hours, and attendance of one sub-committee.

We would like to encourage anyone who feels that they could bring something to our Board to apply and welcome first-time Trustees too. Every year we train and develop our Officers and approach the Board with the same ethos, providing training and guidance to help all Trustees succeed.

We are especially welcoming applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and other ethnic communities currently underrepresented in positions of leadership.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 5th July 2024. 

At Carers Support, we recognise that being a carer comes with many different challenges. We are there for unpaid carers when they are most in need, by providing a range of different services to support them. At CSWS we are working towards a world where carers are seen, heard and included.

We are looking to recruit Trustees who have interest, enthusiasm and energy to help with our support to unpaid family and friend carers in West Sussex.

What will you be doing?

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Charity, developing the aims, objectives and goals of the organisation and overseeing and guiding the work of the Chief Executive and Leadership Team.

As a trustee you will get involved in: 

• Setting the strategic direction of the charity. 
• Supporting the leadership team with your guidance, experience and expertise. 
• Monitoring progress. 
• Acting as a link and being an ambassador for the charity in the local community. 

Time Commitment

The Board currently meets 6 times per year on the last Thursday of the month from 6-8pm. From 2025, this will go down to 4 times a year with half of the board meetings being held online and the other half face2face. Board meetings are scheduled for early evening to allow people to manage around work as needed.

CSWS is committed to providing an induction to help new trustees develop their understanding of the charity as well as further training for Trustees as and when needed and a Governance Action Plan ensures that appropriate arrangements are in place.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who have a strong empathy with our mission, a collegiate approach and first-rate communication skills.

We welcome applications from candidates with knowledge and background across thefollowing areas:

New Business Development:

A background in senior management, ideally but not essentially with some marketing and communications expertise in generating public/customer interest and awareness. Able to demonstrate a background in relationship development and growing profitably the revenue of a business. Strategic experience in developing commercial plans that support and generate increased income. A background within either the Health or Social Care sector is a desirable but not an essential.

Fundraising:

Individuals with a proven track record in fundraising at a mid to senior level, with a deep understanding of various fundraising methods. Applicants with experience in the following areas would be particularly welcomed: Trusts, Grants and Corporate Partnerships. You will have a sound understanding of and experience in charity fundraising both at an operational and ideally a strategic level.

What difference will you make?

'Whether you are looking to give back as a result of your personal experience as a carer and desire to share your insight and experience or to share your professional and/or technical experience we are looking forward to hearing from you.' - Neal Young – Chair, Caroline Pope - CEO