Digital Officer Volunteer Roles in London

Help shape the future of the Elfrida Society! 

We need the support of more trustees to help shape our future and ensure that we continue to deliver our vital work for people with a learning disability and/or autism or learning difficulties across Islington and beyond. 

We think this could be you. We want you to use your voice to make sure that we continue to improve, to innovate and work to ensure that people with a learning disability and/or autism or learning difficulties have the same chances and opportunities to succeed in life and that their voice and rights are represented.

We are looking for Trustees with experience of one or more of the following:

 - Personal or lived experience of learning disability and/or autism.

- Personal or professional experience of diversity and inclusion issues

- Marketing and digital marketing

- Communications and social media

- Campaigning and achieving change.

- Charity finance experience

- A background in income generation and/or other expertise within the building development or the business sector.

- A legal background

More information on this position and how to apply can be found in the recruitment pack. 

If you are interested to know more about this position or the Elfrida Society, please do not hesitate to contact us.

About Alopecia UK

Alopecia UK is a charity working to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia through aims of Support, Awareness and Research.  Founded in 2004, we work to help adults, young people and children affected by alopecia.  This includes those with the condition, as well as their loved ones.  We are a small charity working nationally across the UK.  Despite being small, we are the largest alopecia charity in the UK and have big ambitions to continue our growth and development, reaching more people and funding more research than ever before. 

We have a fantastic staff team and board of Trustees, as well as a loyal network of volunteers and supporters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and innovative applicant to support a small yet dynamic charity, and make a lasting difference to the lives of those affected by alopecia.

Alopecia UK Trustee Board

Our Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Alopecia UK. They represent a wide range of expertise from across finance, healthcare, communications, management and risk; in both private and public sectors.

The Trustee Board meets 4 times a year (two face-to-face meetings and two virtual meetings). Face-to-face meetings tend to be held on Saturdays from approximately 11am-4pm. Virtual meetings tend to be held midweek from approximately 6.30-8.30pm.

Trustees are encouraged to participate in charity campaigns and attend flagship events e.g. our Big Weekend and Alton Towers trip.

Trustees serve for a period of three years, with some trustees serving for more than one term.

The duties of a Trustee are as follows:

• Ensuring that the organisation pursues its stated objects.
• Ensuring that the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensuring that the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuit of its charitable objects.
• Ensuring that the charity defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.
• Safeguarding the good name and values of the charity.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
• Ensuring the financial stability of the charity.
• Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
• Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the staff team.

In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise.

Please refer to the Charity Commission guidance on good practice of charity meetings, also to Alopecia UK’s Charity Commission records. You can also read Alopecia UK’s 2021-2024 strategy. 

Requirements for the role:

• A commitment to the charity’s mission to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia.
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Strategic vision with an ability to think creatively and generate ideas.
• Good, independent judgement.
• The confidence to challenge, question and speak their mind.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish credibility with the Charity's trustees.

Additional desirable skills:

• Charity experience/understanding of charity sector
• Legal background (compliance, data protection, HR etc)
• Fundraising experience
• Digital leadership skills
• Medical/clinical background

Supporting Statement

We would love to understand more about you and your reasons for wanting to join the board of trustees at Alopecia UK and this information will be key for us in shortlisting.  Within your supporting statement please comment on:

• Why you want to support the work of Alopecia UK as a trustee
• How you meet the person specification
• What you feel you would bring in terms of experience, skillset, and knowledge base
• Any knowledge/experience you have of Alopecia UK and whether you have been involved in the charity’s work in the past (not essential)

Your statement should not exceed 1,000 words. 

What is Alopecia?

Alopecia simply means hair loss.  There are many types of alopecia, and the charity supports people with all types of alopecia, because the psychological impact can be the same, regardless of cause or type.  The majority of people who contact Alopecia UK have Alopecia Areata, which is understood to be an autoimmune condition.  Alopecia Areata typically appears as patches on the scalp and/or beard. It sometimes progresses to Alopecia Totalis (total hair loss on the scalp), or Alopecia Universalis (total loss of hair from scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes and body).  This dramatic change in appearance, while not life threatening, is certainly life changing.  Altered feelings around identity and sense of self can impact on confidence and self-esteem, resulting in psychological challenges being presented in many everyday life situations.  What does Alopecia UK do?

Support – we facilitate peer support through our UK-wide support group network, online peer support platforms, national and regional events, and one-to-one support given to individuals via phone and emails.  We also maintain a website full of information, advice and support.

Awareness – we educate the general public about alopecia through social media, advice packs, events, our website and podcast.  We support various TV, radio, newspaper and magazine (both print and digital) media articles. We also advocate for the alopecia community amongst healthcare professionals and peer charities, with a view to improving the patient experience.

Research – we distribute research grants and lead our own research, with the support of our Research Committee and Lay Research Panel. We also support various research projects by helping to recruit participants for them.  We build awareness of alopecia research within the general public, the alopecia community and the medical community.

Alopecia UK Staff Team

Following 10 years of being entirely volunteer-led, Alopecia UK moved towards having paid staff resource in 2014, eventually culminating in the Charity’s first full-time employees in 2016.  The Charity opened its first office in the same year.  We now have six employed staff, led by our Chief Executive Officer Sue Schilling. Our staff are skilled, enthusiastic, and passionate about delivering the Charity’s aims.

While we have a small paid staff team, we have a larger overall team, as we utilise a lot of volunteer help in order for the Charity to provide the range of services that it does. 

DO YOU WANT TO SEE CHANGE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA?

By joining the board of SAT-7 UK  you will enable SAT-7 to continue to make and broadcast transforming Christian TV programmes.  God is using SAT-7 to bring about change, through a role on the SAT-7 UK board of trustees you can help make a lasting impact on the lives of millions.

SAT-7 UK is a registered charity (no 1060612) which seeks to see a growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, confident in Christian faith and witness, serving the community and contributing to the good of society and culture.  SAT-7 UK is part of an international Christian media ministry. Through our partnership with SAT-7 International, we are bringing lifechanging joy to the people of the Middle East & North Africa through powerful, faith-filled television and digital media programmes, supported in the UK through prayer, giving and influencing to bring about change.

Its board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance, monitoring and strategic direction of the charity to ensure that the charity fulfils the objects defined in its articles and acts in accordance with the charity’s vision and mission, and in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. The trustees have delegated the overall management of the charity to the CEO. The CEO has recruited a staff team with specific responsibility for implementing strategy.

The board of Trustees have a specific need for trustees who can help them increase the reach and profile of SAT-7 UK.

Meetings of the trustees are held quarterly and are used to review progress, set objectives, establish policies, as well as other issues of relevance.

Trustees are selected to utilise their specific skills and experience.  The skills of potential trustees are therefore taken into consideration before appointment to ensure that a diversity of skills (including finance, marketing and fundraising), experience and Christian traditions are represented on the board.   Prospective candidates are interviewed by the existing trustees and the CEO and are selected by nomination and a vote by the board.  All trustees must be fully supportive of SAT-7’s ethos and statement of faith.

If you would like more information about becoming a trustee of SAT-7 UK please send an initial enquiry.

About Barking & Dagenham College

The College offers high quality technical and professional training to develop the required skills to access university, straight into work, or to take a career to the next level. This is alongside award winning support for students that’s been described by the Government’s inspectors (Ofsted) as “Outstanding”.

Barking & Dagenham College continues to offer a very wide range of courses from Entry Level to Higher Education. In keeping with the College strategic objective of providing an inclusive, learner-centred curriculum, Barking & Dagenham College provide full-time education for disaffected and excluded Year 11 pupils from local schools and part-time education for groups of school aged young people from the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham and Havering. In addition to this the College also works in partnership with local schools to provide specialist provision for learners with learning difficulties.

 

What will you be doing?

Further Education (FE) board members are responsible for overseeing the running of the College and are involved in determining business and financial policy, strategic development and ethos. The Board, together with the Principal as Chief Executive, constitutes the highest level of decision-taking in the College and has the ultimate responsibility for all the affairs of the College. The Corporation has certain formal duties, powers and rights in accordance with the Instrument and Articles of Government.

The Board of Corporation consists of full Board Members and Co-opted Members.  Full Board Members attend all Board Meetings alongside at least one Committee meeting and Co-opted Members attend Committee meetings only to strengthen the expertise in that area.  At present meetings are held virtually but it is intended that face to face meetings will resume soon and these are held in the Boardroom on site at that College. 

 

What are we looking for?

 The Board needs to be made up of members with a variety of skills, expertise and experience and the College are particularly seeking people with experience in any of the following areas: Digital, Apprenticeships, Hospitality, Business but all applications will be considered. Ideally you will also need:

• Experience in dealing with strategic and long-term issues

• To be a good communicator

• An understanding and interest in post-16 education and training

• The ability to take a strategic overview

• Knowledge of business principles and financial management

• The ability to work as part of a team and become an effective part of the Board

• An ability to participate constructively in deliberations

• To develop a clear understanding of the Corporation’s strategic responsibilities

• A willingness to exercise authority in a collective manner

• To maintain confidentiality and skills to provide challenge and support

• Active engagement and attendance at meetings is also an important aspect of the duties of a Board Member

A Board Member’s workload will vary depending on membership of committees. On average, Members spend the equivalent of roughly a day a month on College related activities. That time will be used to carry out some of the following activities:

• Meetings of the Board

• Visits to the College to become more familiar with the work of the College

• Attendance at selected College functions, e.g. prize giving evenings

• Attendance at strategy and development events and engagement in the Board curriculum links scheme

What difference will you make?

The Board of Corporation has responsibility for the strategic oversight of the College and plays a key part in shaping the College's future.  We need to ensure a varied mix of skills across members of the Board and at present we need to increase skills in finance, education, curriculum and digital as a priority.

 

Commitment:

Estimate of time needed: zero to five hours per month. Board and Committee meetings generally take place on Monday evenings at either 4pm or 6pm and last for a maximum of two hours.

How to apply:

Reach volunteering are supporting Safer Living Foundation with their recruitment and applications should be made via the Reach platform in the first instance, via the URL provided.

We are seeking to diversify our board! We are looking for one Trustee and one Chair.  Do you have a passion for sex workers’ rights and safety? Do you want to be part of a charity with vital real-world impact? Do you have the time and skills to guide NUM’s board and staff towards its mission? Then we’d love to hear from you.

We are especially keen to receive applications from people of colour, others with marginalised identities and sex work experience. If you’d like to speak with someone in advance of applying, please contact the current chair, Siân Prime, at sian[at]uglymugs[dot]org with Chair Enquiry in the subject line.

About NUM:

National Ugly Mugs (NUM) is an award-winning charity with a mission to ‘end all forms of violence against sex workers.’ NUM provides a mechanism for sex industry workers to report crimes and harm they experience and share this information within their communities to warn others of potentially dangerous individuals and situations.

We have a dedicated casework team of industry experts who support sex workers to further access criminal justice remedies and other services as determined by victims/survivors to cope and recover from crimes they experience in the ways they choose. We also host a range of other projects in racial justice, mental health, drop-in support (Scotland), and vocational exploration.

 

Our main aims are to: 

• Increase sex worker safety and prevent crime and harms against this diverse population of adults.

• Support sex workers in generating knowledge and sharing their experiences in ways that advance the well-being of their communities, increase the social inclusion of sex workers and an end discrimination, criminalisation, and violence.

• Provide survivor-centred, trauma-informed support services.

• Facilitate sex workers in safely accessing the public services of their choosing and in educating communities of stakeholders to ensure that:

• sex workers are the ones characterising their work and defining their circumstances, needs and priorities.

• services are informed about the needs and priorities of sex workers in order to promote non-judgemental treatment and respectful engagement.

• all sex workers, irrespective of class, race, gender, sexuality, ability, status in the country and type of sex work, receive consistent, protective responses from police when they access them for help.

• sex workers inform justice, victim support, anti-violence and inclusion health initiatives in ways that improve their wellbeing and increase their engagement in civil society.

We serve sex workers of all genders, ages, abilities, cultures and modes of work and offer a digital reporting and alerting mechanism to warn these communities about dangerous individuals who may target them. We provide individualised specialist support from experiential support staff and others trained as Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) who ensure sex workers have the information and resources needed to make important choices about their lives.

Key facts

• NUM has 17 members of staff, and 8 board members

• In 2022:

  • NUM had over 9000 members, 80% of whom were sex workers

  • Our Case Work Team provided direct support to over 737 sex workers 

  • 519 reports of harm perpetrated against sex workers were submitted to NUM, and we sent out over 760,000 alerts to sex workers to prevent further violence 

Please read our role description attached to find out more about who we’re looking for.

Use your strategic leadership skills to transform the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children.

World Vision is the world’s largest international children’s charity.

Operating in almost 100 countries, we seek to bring hope to millions of children in the world’s hardest places.  We believe that by working together with children, their communities, and our supporters and partners, the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children can be transformed. As a Christian organisation, we aspire to reflect God’s unconditional love in all we do.

World Vision UK is at an exciting moment of inspired ambition. Over the last three years we have refocused the organisation and restructured the leadership team in order to position for growth and innovation. We have recently appointed Fola Komolafe MBE DL as CEO. As someone who spent her childhood in Nigeria, and with a track record of success in UK businesses and community endeavours, Fola will bring a unique perspective to further strengthen World Vision UK's approach to tackling the complex challenges of global poverty.

We grew significantly last year to £69m, a 30% increase in our income year-on-year, with a 20% increase in our funding to projects overseas improving the lives of vulnerable children.

There is an upward trajectory in income across all donor audiences and a reinvigorated sense of confidence and ambition across the organisation.

There is still more to be done in implementing our five-year Transformation Plan to: diversify further our income mix; accelerate our process of digital transformation; drive efficiency by improving systems and processes; and further embed a culture of agility and innovation.

Within this context World Vision UK is seeking to appoint new Trustees to join with us in bringing additional expertise, energy and commitment to our work.

We are searching for people who share our Christian faith and who primarily have a leadership background in one of the following areas: International Development, Commerce, Marketing and People & Culture.  

It is envisaged that the time commitment is approximately 15 days a year.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon GMT on Wednesday 13th December.

We appreciate the rich diversity of our staff and seek to create a culture where everyone develops and fulfils their potential. We recognise the immense value of different perspectives brought by those with varied backgrounds, characteristics and life experiences. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community.

Please note that this role has an Occupational Requirement to be a committed Christian as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

We're hiring a Tech & Systems Coordinator

Indigo is looking for a Tech & Systems Coordinator to join our team!

Location: Remote (must be based in the EU, UK, Serbia, Bosnia, or Cyprus) 

Start date:January 3rd, 2024

Reporting to: CEO

Hours: 12 hours a week (split across a minimum of 3 days per week)

Benefits: Being part of a wonderful team and helping amazing humanitarian organisations find volunteers

To apply, please fill in the application form on the Indigo website. Deadline: December 10th, 2023 11:59pm CET 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Purpose of the role

As our Tech & Systems Coordinator, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of Indigo's digital ecosystem. From troubleshooting tech issues to leading on our customer journey development strategy, your expertise keeps our systems running smoothly, allowing us to focus on making a positive impact. This role is vital for Indigo to keep our services running and support our partners, volunteers, and, ultimately, the refugees we serve.

Responsibilities

Workspace Management

• Oversee Google Workspace, Salesforce, Slack, Wix, and other platforms, ensuring they are optimised for efficient use.

• Identify and implement integration needs across different platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Google Workspace, Slack).

• Ensure our data stays clean, secure, and up to date, and that we use the appropriate tools and formats throughout our daily work.

• Ensure GDPR compliance across our systems and processes.

Operational Efficiency

• Ensure that Indigo’s operations keep running smoothly at all times.

• Serve as the main point of contact and troubleshooter for all system and process issues.

CRM Management & Development

• Lead on Salesforce administration.

• Contribute to the strategic development of Indigo’s customer engagement journeys.

• Implement relevant updates to the volunteer journey through Salesforce.

• Collaborate with external consultants.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Ensure that impact data is collected, processed and presented appropriately.

• Contribute to the generation of impact and donor reports.

Skills & Experience 

• Experience managing Google Workspace.

• Experience with Salesforce administration.

• Development experience with Apex and LWCs an asset.

• Understanding of GDPR compliance.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining clean and secure data.

• Strong analytical skills to help troubleshoot complex issues.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Interest in working remotely, managing your own time and multitasking.

• Previous experience and/or demonstrated interest in the refugees and migrants sector, knowledge of our responsible volunteering concept is welcomed.

We particularly welcome applications from groups that are often underrepresented. At Indigo Volunteers we see our differences as our strength. We are committed to cultivating an equal and fair working environment free from discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We believe in promoting a sense of belonging, where our people are heard and valued and diversity of experience and perspective is celebrated.

To apply, please fill in the application form on the Indigo website. Deadline: December 10th, 2023 11:59pm CET 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

The Coroners' Courts Support Service (CCSS) is a registered Charity whose trained volunteers give emotional and practical support to bereaved families and other witnesses attending an inquest.

We need volunteers to provide emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending Inquests at Coroners' Court. Our volunteers at court also provide help and assistance to the Coroners' Officers, as and when required.

We are looking for reliable, supportive people with excellent communication skills. A mature and calm attitude is needed in order to be able to talk to people during a sometimes bewildering and emotional experience. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a period of observations and shadowing, as well as attend a 3 day training course. A minimum commitment of one day (9:00am - 5:00pm) per fortnight is asked for. Training and mentoring is provided and travel expenses to the court are reimbursed.

New volunteers should possess good communication and listening skills and the ability to empathise with people they support.

Job Description: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Reporting to: The Trustee Board

Responsible for: Trustee Board leadership; organisational strategic oversight  

 

Summary

Term of office:

The Chair and Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years, subject to satisfactory reviews, continued contribution to the charity and compliance with the Board’s code of conduct, with a further two terms if re-elected by the Board.

Salary:

Unpaid. Expenses incurred while travelling to meetings etc.

Time commitment:

Usually, five Board Meetings a year. The Chair also meets with the Chief Executive at least monthly, but usually fortnightly. Additionally, the Chair leads the AGM and occasional additional activities (including any awaydays or strategic sessions, induction meetings and appraisals).

Location:

Can be based anywhere in the UK, although travel to meetings will be required, primarily to Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Meetings are a mixture of online and in-person.       

Closing date for applications: TBA

About The National Energy Foundation

The NEF is an independent, national charity based in Milton Keynes, and has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. It aims to give people, organisations and governments the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand and improve the use of energy in buildings. The NEF achieves this through:

· Delivering practical projects – Our largest portfolio of current projects is aimed at alleviating fuel poverty for those most in need, with additional projects focused on increasing energy efficiency in buildings. 

· Inspiring action – providing building owners and occupiers with the encouragement, advice and real-life examples to achieve better performing buildings.

· Advancing knowledge - supporting collaboration to drive forward the frontiers of knowledge, innovation and practice.

· Identifying and addressing market failures using evidence, analysis and ideas.

Chair Duties

Strategic leadership

· Provide strategic direction and leadership to the NEF and its Board, ensuring the charity delivers on its strategic and charitable objectives, vision, purpose and values.

· Ensure that the Board reviews strategic issues, risks and opportunities on a regular basis, and can satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate risks.

· With the Board of Trustees, approve business plans and policies, budgets, accounts, annual reports and KPIs.

Governance and Trustee management

· Provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, encouraging full participation in discussions and decision-making and dealing with any issues that may impact Board effectiveness.

· Ensure the Board functions as a unit and works well with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives.

· Work with the Board, Chief Executive and external advisers to ensure compliance with the NEF Articles of Association, and all charity regulatory and statutory requirements, displaying good practice in all areas of its business.

· Ensure the financial stability of the charity.

· Safeguard the good name and values of the charity.

· Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process.

· Ensure governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for the charity.

· Lead the process for recruiting or removing the Chief Executive and Trustees, ensuring succession plans are in place and the Board incorporates the right balance of diversity and inclusion, skills, knowledge and experience to govern and lead the charity effectively.

· Promote regular Board self-assessment exercises and develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees.

· Appraise the performance of the Trustees on an annual basis, ensuring they fulfil their duties and responsibilities.

Executive liaison and support

· Build and maintain a strong, effective and constructive working relationship with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, offering general and specific support where appropriate and ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.

· Ensure the Executive team maximises its performance through critical self-assessment of performance and processes, and outcomes are acted upon.

· Conduct the annual appraisal for the Chief Executive, setting proposed targets for the coming year.

• Support the Chief Executive, while respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.

External relations

· Promote the interests of NEF wherever possible, assisting with relationship building.

· Act as an ambassador, spokesperson and the public face of the charity, representing the charity at external functions, meetings and events in partnership with the Chief Executive.

Person Specification

· A strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause.

· The personal gravitas to lead a significant national organisation.

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities; comfortable in an ambassadorial role.

· Previous Board-level experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation, with a clear understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.

· Proven ability to chair meetings and events, lead, foster and promote a collaborative team environment.

· Strategic vision and good, independent judgement.

· Strong personal and professional integrity.

· The ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.

The Chair may also have a particular area of technical expertise, but overall, the Board of Trustees should have a collective understanding of:

· Financial management, income generation and enterprise.

· Public policy and public affairs – particularly in the energy and built environment sector.

· National and local voluntary sectors.

· National and local government and statutory bodies.

· Digital strategies.

· Trading subsidiaries, social enterprises and joint ventures.

· Human resource management.

· Funding/foundations.

· Collaborative partnerships.

· Quality Management Systems.

· Strategic charitable business development.

· Social investment and impact.

Board code of conduct

This Code applies to all Trustees of the NEF, including the Chair. It is not a list of Trustees’ legal duties, although many of the elements of the Code are based on legal principles. The purpose of the Code is to set out the relevant standards expected of Trustees in order to maintain the highest standards of integrity and stewardship; to ensure that the organisation is effective, open and accountable; and to ensure a good working relationship with the Chief Executive and staff.

• Trustees should act with probity, due prudence and should take and consider professional advice on anything in which the Trustees do not have expertise themselves.

• Trustees should hold themselves accountable to the NEF’s stakeholders, including funders, beneficiaries and employees, for the Board’s decisions, the performance of the Board and the performance of the charity.

• When acting as Trustees, Trustees accept that their primary responsibility is to the NEF, not to their employer, client or any other organisation which they represent or are otherwise connected with.

• Trustees must declare any employment, commercial, financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence their performance of official duties, and must ensure any potential conflict of interest is made known at the earliest possible opportunity.

• Except where legally authorised and confirmed in writing, Trustees must not gain financial or other material benefit for themselves, their families or their friends from their Trusteeship of the charity.

• Trustees must fulfil the responsibilities set out in the Job Description above, and comply with the terms in their contract, including written policies on claiming expenses.

• Trustees should conduct themselves in a manner which does not damage or undermine the reputation of the charity, or its staff individually or collectively, and should not take part in any activity which is in conflict with the objects or which might damage the reputation of the NEF.

• Trustees must work together as a team, make decisions together and take joint responsibility for them.

• Trustees are expected to attend a minimum of four Board meetings a year, and are required to attend the Annual General Meeting. Meeting dates are circulated 12 months in advance and any conflict with other arrangements should be confirmed well in advance and not just prior to a meeting.

• Trustees must ensure they prepare for and contribute appropriately and effectively at meetings. They must respond promptly and fully to email and other requests for input, feedback or assistance, and ensure they can commit sufficient time to their duties.

• Trustees should bring a fair and open-minded view to all discussions of the Board and should ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the NEF and its charitable objectives.

• Confidential information or material (relating to funders, beneficiaries, staff, contracts etc) provided to, or discussed at a Trustees meeting, must remain confidential and within the confines of the Board and must not be discussed or disclosed outside the Board without the Board’s prior permission (save where required by law).

• Policies and strategies agreed by Trustees should be expressed in unambiguous and practical terms, so that the Chief Executive and NEF staff responsible for implementing those policies are clear what they need to do.

• Trustees must understand, accept and respect the difference in roles between the Trustees, the Chief Executive and NEF Mark staff, working effectively and cohesively for the benefit of the charity, and to develop a mutually supportive and loyal relationship.

Last updated: September 2023

We're looking for a PR Lead to help us grow our innovative charity fundraising service Givto, which is run entirely by volunteers. Could this be you? 

What will you be doing?

Givto enables people to donate to a different charity each month with one simple Direct Debit. It's a bit like a digital version of the charity token schemes you see in some supermarkets. Each month we present our members with information about three great charities, and they simply choose the one they'd like their money to go to.

We have previously focused on Yorkshire-based charities, but you will be joining us at an exciting time as we’re going national this year. Additionally, as we're not associated with a particular cause, and because our subscription model is new and innovative for the sector, we appeal to a broad audience.

This role is ideal for a PR specialist looking to add a pro-bono good cause to their client list. We’re looking for someone to start ASAP to help with the national re-launch of our brand. You would be a cornerstone in helping to shape and define the PR strategy for Givto going forward.

The role would involve the following:

• Develop the PR strategy for Givto.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key media outlets, particularly those in the non-profit and fundraising industries.
• Monitor coverage opportunities using your own/free PR tools and software.
• Monitor the fundraising industry to come up with fresh PR stories or identify trends to piggy-back on.
• Write press releases and other material such as speaking points and statements.
• Maintain and update media lists and contact databases.

What are we looking for?

Must have:

• Experience working in a PR role, the ability to build relationships with the media, and a full understanding of how journalists and the media operate.
• A good eye for a story, excellent written English, and the ability to write to media standard and convention.

Nice to have:

• Ability to translate business objectives into a PR strategy whilst working as part of a broader integrated strategy, and an understanding of how PR, content, social and SEO can work together.
• Access to PR tools to manage and monitor PR opportunities (we wouldn't have budget to finance paid tools).
• Experience of working with the non-profit industry.
• Self-motivated, proactive and reliable, using your initiative to make things happen.

What difference will you make?

Givto is unique. The charities who joined us during the pilot have told us it is already making a difference and enabling them to reach people who would never have heard of them otherwise. That's because no matter how big or small a charity is, or what cause they support - they all get a platform with Givto.

Having established a strong brand and platform, we are focusing on marketing and communications this year to grow our user base, and so you will help raise more money for charities across the country.

What's in it for you?

You will be working on a unique and innovative new fundraising service with huge growth potential that will make a real difference to charities across the country and to the way that people engage with and give money to good causes.

You will be working closely with our experienced Marketing Director and our small team of friendly and dedicated volunteers; a supportive team of like-minded individuals keen to help and drive real change.

We are a friendly bunch - we find moments to support each other and moments to have a bit of fun. And you don't have to leave your home!

The Coroners' Courts Support Service (CCSS) is a registered Charity whose trained volunteers give emotional and practical support to bereaved families and other witnesses attending an inquest.

We need volunteers to provide emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending Inquests at Coroners' Court. Our volunteers at court also provide help and assistance to the Coroners' Officers, as and when required.

We are looking for reliable, supportive people with excellent communication skills. A mature and calm attitude is needed in order to be able to talk to people during a sometimes bewildering and emotional experience. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a period of observations and shadowing, as well as attend a 3 day training course. A minimum commitment of one day (9:00am - 5:00pm) per fortnight is asked for. Training and mentoring is provided and travel expenses to the court are reimbursed.

New volunteers should possess good communication and listening skills and the ability to empathise with people they support.

It is important that volunteers are quite local so there are no travel problems if someone was needed for just half a day on occasion.

We are looking to appoint a new trustee with a professional background in charity fundraising to join Yes to Life’s Board of Trustees.

About Alopecia UK

Alopecia UK is a charity working to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia through aims of Support, Awareness and Research.  Founded in 2004, we work to help adults, young people and children affected by alopecia.  This includes those with the condition, as well as their loved ones.  We are a small charity working nationally across the UK.  Despite being small, we are the largest alopecia charity in the UK and have big ambitions to continue our growth and development, reaching more people and funding more research than ever before. 

We have a fantastic staff team and board of Trustees, as well as a loyal network of volunteers and supporters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and innovative applicant to support a small yet dynamic charity, and make a lasting difference to the lives of those affected by alopecia.

Alopecia UK Trustee Board

Our Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Alopecia UK. They represent a wide range of expertise from across finance, healthcare, communications, management and risk; in both private and public sectors.

The Trustee Board meets 4 times a year (two face-to-face meetings and two virtual meetings). Face-to-face meetings tend to be held on Saturdays from approximately 11am-4pm. Virtual meetings tend to be held midweek from approximately 6.30-8.30pm.

Alopecia UK Treasurer

Our Treasurer oversees the monitoring of the organisation’s finances alongside the Board Chair and Charity CEO, reporting regularly to the board and ensuring the bookkeeping, record keeping, and budgeting are done properly.

In addition to the 4 regular trustee meeting, the Treasurer spends approx 12-15 hours per quarter on accounts prep, budget prep, finance meetings etc.

This is a volunteer position.  Out-of-pocket expenses are payable.

The duties of the Treasurer include:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monitor performance against these.
• Preparation of quarterly management account packs (to include sense checking the bookkeeping records) and presentation of these to the Trustee board as part of the Trustee meetings.

Requirements for the role:

• A commitment to the charity’s mission to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Possesses relevant financial qualifications and experience, including knowledge of charity finance and accounting for charitable funds
• Experience in governance and administration
• Possesses strategic vision, good independent judgement, and the ability to think creatively
• Understands and accepts the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
• Strong organisational skills
• Understanding of sensitivities relating to confidential information
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish credibility with the Charity's trustees
• Remotely attending monthly finance catch ups with the internal staff team.
• Liaise with external accountants as part of the year end accounts process and assist in answering questions.
• Create and ensure implementation of sounds financial instruments, controls and systems for AUK’s assets.
• Advise on the financial implications of AUK’s strategic objectives.
• Act as a signatory on AUK’s banking transactions and any applications for funds, eg: grants and awards
• Keep on top of regulatory filings with The Charities Commission and OSCR
• Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in providing financial direction to the charity, including overseeing financial policy, goals, targets and evaluating performance against agree targets.
• Embrace and respect the culture of Alopecia UK.

Please refer to the Charity Commission guidance on good practice of charity meetings, also to Alopecia UK’s Charity Commission records. You can also read Alopecia UK’s 2021-2024 strategy. 

Your Application

If you would like an informal discussion about the role and what’s involved, one of the current trustees would be very happy to talk to you. Please email with your details and we will get back to you.

Interview dates:  To be confirmed.

All interviews will be held over Zoom.

Supporting Statement

We would love to understand more about you and your reasons for wanting to join the board of trustees at Alopecia UK and this information will be key for us in shortlisting.  Within your supporting statement please comment on:

• Why you want to support the work of Alopecia UK as the Treasurer
• How you meet the person specification
• What you feel you would bring in terms of experience, skillset, and knowledge base
• Any knowledge/experience you have of Alopecia UK and whether you have been involved in the charity’s work in the past (not essential)
• Your statement should not exceed 1,000 words. 

Do you have senior Individual Giving Fundraising or Marketing experience? This is an exciting opportunity for a person with senior experience and skills who would like to work within a human rights organisation which is ambitious, supportive and open to new ideas to grow our individual giving donor base.

If you would like to help Prisoners of Conscience to grow our individual giving donor base, we would love to hear from you. Please go to our website to see the enormous difference and impact which you could make with us.   

Prisoners of Conscience provides financial and practical assistance to keep human rights defenders and their voices alive. But after 60 years, we have not grown our income to a size which matches the global need for support for human rights defenders. We have to increase our individual giving donor base and your skills might be just what we are looking for. 

You are welcome to contact us  for a conversation in the first instance.