Fundraising Committee Member Volunteer Roles in Belfast

Welcome from the CEO

Thank you for your interest in joining the Lords Taverners West Midlands Committee as our new Chair.

This is an exciting time for the Lords Taverners, we have developed and are delivering an ambitious strategy which is focused on a programme of transformational change, modernisation, and development of all of our capabilities to ensure we can achieve our mission, and we are hoping you will be able to help us achieve our strategic aims of reaching more young people and having greater impact as well as improving how the charity operates. 

By drawing upon our own learning and understanding of the challenges of inequality through the work we do, we are also passionately driven to increasingly become a leading, credible voice and influencer of social change. This means playing a lead role in influencing and shaping policy making which helps to create a more equitable world for the young people we serve.

We know that 4.3m young people at risk of disadvantage across the United Kingdom who would benefit from our support, and with your help, we want to ensure that we can reach as many of them as possible.

Our members are drawn from the world of entertainment, sport, the arts, the professions, and commerce as well as community leaders and champions. A significant proportion of our fundraising each year is attributable to our all-volunteer regional committees supporting our aims in each of the x areas

We firmly believe that each of our regional committees should be made up of people who come from diverse backgrounds, with diverse and lived experiences. The West Midlands committee are keen to have representation across different groups and characteristics particularly of gender, race, and lived experience from all communities.

Being on a committee at the Lords Taverners is enjoyable and offers a new and exciting network to each of its members, but it’s important to be upfront and clear that it does involve a great deal of work and dedicated commitment. Most of the current committee work full time and have a lot of responsibility. Committee meetings are held bi-monthly with regular attendance at other events such as fundraisers and strategy awaydays with plenty of advance notice.

If you have not been a committee member before, please do not be put off applying.  We want to hear from people who are passionate about helping young people who are facing disadvantage through circumstance or disability, and who are driven by helping organisations like the Taverners succeed.  We will ensure you receive a robust and detailed induction and will buddy you up with an existing committee member to help you get settled into your new role. We will introduce you to fellow chairs across our other regions to help you with learning, best practice, and collaborative approaches.

You will find lots more information about our mission and work within our strategy document and impact report, as well as on our website.  We have aimed to make the application process as simple as possible, however if you require further assistance, including reasonable adjustments that might be useful, please contact us via the Charity Job page.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Sincerely

Mark Curtin
CEO, Lord’s Taverners

About Us

We're an active and dynamic youth development organisation, and we believe in the power of young people to be the change they want to see in the communities they call home. Our mission is to equip, inspire, and support young leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We're based in the eastern city of Goma and work in three territories throughout North Kivu province, engaging with young people through schools and our three-year World Youth Leadership Development (WYLD) programme, and providing support for their entrepreneurial and artistic pursuits. We are a registered charity in the UK (Charity No. 1152557), and we are recruiting two motivated individuals to join our Board of Trustees.

About the Role

We are looking for two individuals to join our Board of Trustees. These volunteer positions provide guidance and support to the organisation, ensures that The Congo Tree complies with its governing document and legal requirements, and helps us identify and maintain our visions, goals, and values - now, and in the future. 

Our ideal candidates will share our passion for supporting young people in the eastern regions of the DR Congo, have a willingness to think creatively and engage in the work and with our brilliant colleagues, and be ready to work as part of a team. Experience in any of the following fields, particularly with a youth or international development background, would be an asser: youth and/or community work; strategic leadership; governance; financial management; fundraising; business and/or microfinance; health, safety, and security; human resources; legal practice; or programmes or operations similar to The Congo Tree.

How to Apply

If our work sounds like something you're excited to be a part of, we would love to hear from you! Please send a copy of your CV, a brief cover letter introducing yourself, and a separate document in which you answer the four following questions (max. two pages):

1. Why are you interested in joining The Congo Tree’s Board of Trustees?

2. How will your skills and experience support our work at The Congo Tree? If you can, please give specific examples.

3. What do you believe is the most important quality in a Trustee?

4. Is there a specific role or area within the charity (for example, finance, fundraising, education development, etc.) that you would be interested in taking on?

Please send applications (and questions if you have them) to hello(at)thecongotree(dot)org(dot)uk.

Thank you for your interest!   

We are excited to share this great opportunity to join our Board of Directors.It is a very important time for Cornerstone, as we  set a course for the future, with our  strategy ‘Future proofing Cornerstone’. 

As a member of our Board, you will be instrumental in guiding the strategic future of the charity and ensuring exemplary governance and fiscal control. The main Board meets four times a year and board  members will be expected to be a member of one of the sub committees. You will also act as a local ambassador for Cornerstone. 

We are particularly keen to hear from those with skills, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas who feel they can make a positive contribution to our charitable activities: - 

• Management experience in social care quality standards, compliance, commissioning and / or procurement 
• Senior management experience in the social work / social care sector preferably with strategic planning skills 
• Accountancy/financial experience preferably at management level 
• Personal experience of providing care and support of a relative or carer of a person who has experience of care 

 
About Us 
 
Cornerstone is one of Scotland’s largest charities and is a leading provider of social care services to more than 1,200 adults, children and young people with disabilities and other support needs.  We employ over 1,900 people across Scotland and are fully committed to delivering high quality care and support. 

In addition, we also operate our Cornerstone Self-Directed Support service.  Across this service, we have over 200 Personal Assistants on our books and approximately 1000 active clients. 

We’re committed to building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Scotland, where every single one of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver their best.  We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the best person for the job.  We value the diversity of our workforce and work hard to create an inclusive environment where each individual can bring their unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow, bring create innovative solutions and develop of our people.  We are keen to receive applications for board position that reflect the diversity of the organisation. 

Click on our advert attachment to view for our Cornerstone Trustee Board information pack.

We welcome applications from anywhere in Scotland. 

There is no re-numeration attached to the role but expenses will be reimbursed. 

If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, apply today with your CV and cover letter.We're waiting to hear from you.Your cover letter should be uploaded to the 'Supporting Documents' section within our online application.

We’re looking for someone with for someone with leadership and charity board experience and a passion for environmental and countryside issues to provide leadership to our board of trustees and oversee the future direction and development of our charity.

Who we are

CPRE Leicestershire is a long-standing and well-regarded environmental charity dedicated to protecting, promoting and enhancing the Leicestershire countryside for everyone’s benefit.

The role

In this role you will be:

• ​Providing strategic leadership to our charity and supporting fundraising,membership and engagement initiatives
• Ensuring our charity meets constitutional and governance requirements
• Ensuring the financial integrity and long-term sustainability of our charity
• Ensuring board meetings and our AGM are held on a regular basis
• Building relationships and representing CPRE at community, council and partnership meetings
• Liaising with local CPREs, regional groups and national CPRE
• Supporting trustees and volunteers and identifying candidates for succession
• Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity
• Providing or arranging line management of any employees
• Advocating the work of CPRE through public speaking and media interviews
• Chairs also represent our charity by being the voting member at national CPRE

Ideally you will have the following skills:

• A commitment to CPRE policies, brand, campaigns and initiatives
• Some previous experience in leadership, management and organisational development
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate diplomacy,impartiality, respect and confidentiality
• Previous experience of committee work- paid or voluntary
• Knowledge of environmental and countryside issues
• Knowledge of the charity sector including funding and governance
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working with people from different backgrounds and abilities
• Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability,including attendance at meetings
• We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE

We are looking for new trustees to join us supporting the Norfolk Chair to develop all aspects of the charity, and particularly welcome applications from those with an interest in marketing, campaigning and promotion of our membership.

CPRE Norfolk, the countryside charity, works to make Norfolk a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy. We act locally and, with our head office nationally, to protect, shape and enhance a beautiful, thriving countryside for everyone to value and enjoy. We are an independent voice for the landscape, engaging with local and regional planning systems to ensure that our views are heard by decision makers. We campaign locally for positive solutions that will support the long-term future of Norfolk – one of England’s most rural areas.

By volunteering as a trustee with CPRE Norfolk you'll be helping us to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment in our beautiful county.

Our trustee roles involve being an active committee member by attending meetings and contributing ideas to develop and implement our Vision for Norfolk strategic plan; supporting the effective administration of our charity;being a positive advocate for CPRE Norfolk and encouraging others to support our work.

You will have good organisational and interpersonal skills and ideally an interest in marketing. Previous experience of working with committees is welcomed but not necessary, but we do ask for a commitment to CPRE policies.

We envisage that you will have at least 2-4 hours per month to spend developing this role which can largely be done from home. 

Please see the role profile document for more details about our needs, and our 'more about us' document for background to CPRE Norfolk. 

There is flexibility within our requirements, and we will provide support for the right candidate.

We’re passionate about making the countryside in Norfolk a better place for everyone to enjoy and are seeking a proactive leader, ideally with some experience of charity governance and board management, to become Chair of our charity.

We need someone to help advocate for our campaign priorities and oversee the future direction and development of our charity. Someone who will support our fundraising, membership and engagement initiatives, build relationships and represent CPRE Norfolk at key external stakeholder meetings, and liaise with other local CPREs and national CPRE.

As Chair you’ll provide leadership to our Board of Trustees, a team with a broad range of experience, and guide the future strategy, direction and development of our charity. Working collaboratively with your fellow Trustees, volunteers and paid support staff, you will help increase our visibility, promote our campaigns and increase our membership. You’ll help advocate for positive solutions and make a real difference with regard to the issues facing the local countryside and the environment.

Ideally, you will bring some of the following qualities:

• Previous experience in leadership, management and organisational development
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, impartiality, respect and confidentiality
• Previous experience of committee work – paid or voluntary
• Knowledge of environmental and countryside issues
• Knowledge of the charity sector
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working with people from different backgrounds and abilities
• Sufficient, flexible daytime and evening availability to fulfil the role (approximately 6 to 8 hours per week on average)
• A commitment to CPRE campaigns and initiatives
• We ask that all Trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE (it’s quick and easy to join)

What’s in it for you?

You’ll have the satisfaction of leading a local charity with a long history of campaigning to promote, protect and enhance the Norfolk countryside. You’ll meet like-minded people throughout Norfolk and across the country,

You’ll get involved with social events, networking activities, and topical workshops on a local and national level, and you’ll be able to participate in relevant training.

The role requires approximately 2 to 4 hours per week on average, although this is flexible. You need to live in, or have close links to Norfolk to understand the local issues and challenges, and can carry out the role from home or the CPRE Norfolk office, with occasional travel elsewhere in the county.

Purpose 

A key member of the Board of Trustees, overseeing the financial affairs of the Charity and ensuring they are legal, constitutional and conform to accepted accounting practice. 

Responsibilities 

• Review existing Finance policies and procedures and implement improvements where required 

• Build a team of finance volunteers with clear role and responsibilities for delivery

• Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place. 

• Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation including putting in controls that minimise the opportunity for fraud. 

• Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits. 

• Oversee regular reconciliations and ensure the Charity makes the best use of its restricted and unrestricted funds. 

• Liaise with relevant staff, committee members and/or volunteers to ensure the financial viability of the organisation. 

• Manage the relationship and be a key signatory with the Charity’s Bankers

• Make fellow committee members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them. 

• Regularly report the financial position at committee meetings (balance sheet, cash flow, fundraising performance etc),explaining any technicalities in the accounts in plain language which can be fully understood by the trustees 

• Oversee the production of an annual budget and propose its adoption at the last meeting of the previous financial year. 

• Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place, ie: 

• Cheque signatories 

• Purchasing limits 

• Purchasing systems 

• Petty cash/ float 

• Salary payments 

• Pensions 

• PAYE and NI payments 

• Others as appropriate 

• Appraise the financial viability of plans, proposals and feasibility studies. 

• Lead on appointing and liaising with auditors/an independent examiner. 

• Oversee bookkeeping duties ensuring posting and bookkeeping is kept up-to-date. 

• Lead the Finance Sub-Committee and be a member of the Remuneration Committee 

Qualities 

• Knowledge and experience of current and finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations. 

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management

• Good financial analysis skills. 

• Ability to communicate clearly 

Could your knowledge, skills and experience make a positive difference to Age UK York? We are an independent charity with the mission of:‘Making a positive difference by putting older people, and the people around them, at the heart of all we do; working with partner organisations, to improve the quality of later life and provide effective, timely support for those who need it the most.’

Age UK York (AUKY) is one of the largest independent charities in York and every year reaches thousands of older people and their carers, and has a high level of recognition across the City’s statutory authorities, voluntary sector and the public.  Our services – some developed and delivered in productive partnerships – include Day Clubs, Help in the Home, Befriending, Carer Respite, Home from Hospital, Keep Your Pet and Information and Advice.

In challenging times for all charities, AUKY has continued to adapt and evolve to offer a range of relevant services and support for older people and extend our reach to try to meet need as effectively as possible, whilst increasing our active involvement with partners towards the collective effort here in York. To build and grow the charity to meet increasing need, we are seeking to expand our trustee board - complementing the skills of our present Trustees and broadening our Board’s diversity – with the addition of up to three new trustees.

We welcome applications from all age groups and backgrounds, and we are particularly looking for skills from amongst the following:  fundraising and income generation; accountancy and financial management; building stakeholder relationships and co-production; legal and HR expertise. Board and/or senior level management experience would be helpful, although not essential.

We currently hold eight noard meetings per annum.  Preparation and attendance at these, plus involvement in other committees, task groups and projects, are likely to require a time commitment of 12-15 days per annum in total.  

This is a volunteer role, offering the opportunity to contribute actively to the lives of older people in our communities, and gain leadership and board experience with a collaborative team of committed trustees.

ABOUT US

Love Well Initiative is a start-up charity aiming to provide resources and signpost already available resources to foreigners on spouse, partner, and civil partner visas of someone who is British or has Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) experiencing any form of domestic abuse. Resources range from housing/refuge, psychological services, legal services, and directory of other domestic violence support organisations.

We are currently recruiting for Board Members that have leadership and related experience in the above areas looking to grow the Love Well Initiative. Our aim is to expand our online resources and build a regional network that covers all of the UK.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- The secretary is the board’s main point of contact for the board members and the board, along with the chairperson.

- Organise committee meetings in line with legal and other regulatory requirements along with being in accordance with the governing document.

- Working with the chairperson to set the agenda for meetings.

- Notifying the board details of upcoming meetings to all board members.

- Preparing necessary paperwork for the meeting, including minutes and reports of the previous meeting.

- Taking minutes during meetings and distributing them to board members.

- Reporting to the board any organisational inconsistencies.

- Organising trustee induction and ongoing training.

- Being an initial point of contact for stakeholders and interested parties.

- General administrative support to the Board Chairperson as and when the need arises.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Must be in a related field and have 2 years leadership or NED experience.

- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.

- Proficient in English written and verbal.

- Excellent communication and organisational skills.

- Must have experience in administration or secretarial work.

- Strong track record of governance and risk management through career.

- 60+ WPM typing

DESIRABLE

- Previous Charity accounting experience.

- Experience or knowledge in the domestic abuse sector.

Treasurer of the Board of Trustees

 Purpose

• Oversee all financial aspects of the Charity on behalf of the Board of Trustees to evaluate our financial position and associated risks
• Assist the Chair, other honorary officers, in ensuring that the Board of Trustees fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper financial governance of the charity

Main Responsibilities & Tasks associated with the role

In partnership with the Trustee Board

• Ensure that the charity operates within the financial guidelines set out in current legislation by the Charity Commission, in the Charity’s Constitution and by the Board
• Work with the Trustee Board to update and to test internally our financial management policies and procedures to support strong Governance and financial controls.  Responsibility for governance matters relating to insurance, payroll and pensions and appointment of external Examiner
• Responsibility for the preparation of monthly management accounts, with information fed from bank records
• Co-ordination of Banking arrangements on behalf of the Charity, including arranging payments relating to governance matters
• Identify and bring to the attention of the Board any financial risks facing the Charity
• Ensure the Charity’s financial resources are sufficient to meet current and future needs, advise the Board on the reserves policy, and to ensure that this policy is reviewed and monitored regularly
• Protect and manage the property of the Charity and to ensure the proper investment of the Charity’s funds

• Support the preparation of the proposed annual budget, cash flow forecasts and financial reports and scrutinise the decisions being proposed and advise and guide the Board accordingly
• Review longer term forecasts of capital resources and of income and expenditure, and to review and monitor financial trends within the Charity
• Management of the annual examination process, including communicating with, and meeting as required, the external Examiner
• Chair or be a member of appropriate Board committees and internal working groups, as required
• Attend the Trustee Board meetings, approximately 4 per year, and any Extra- ordinary meetings as required

To assist the Chair and other Trustees

• By ensuring that the Board of Trustees fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper financial governance of the Charity
• Keep the Board informed of its financial duties and responsibilities
• Advise the Board on financial implications and operational risks arising from Board decisions, especially the Board’s strategic and policy decisions
• Advise the Board on the financial strategy proposed, and review and monitor the financial strategy on behalf of the Board
• Work with the Board to ensure financial information is presented in a way that facilitates good financial governance, and enables the Board to fulfil its legal and statutory responsibilities

Person Specification - Essential

• A professional accounting background
• Knowledge of financial regulations governing charities.  Experience of working with the charity sector is desirable
• Able to commit sufficient time, (averaging 5 hours per week)
• Ability to think strategically and forward plan
• Ability to digest, present and critically evaluate a range of information, including written reports, statistics, and verbal communications
• Willingness to challenge and engage in a collaborative manner
• A current user of Microsoft Office software and awareness of social media platforms, used to support fundraising activities
• Understand and is committed to diversity issues

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. 

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a new trustee to take on the exciting role of Treasurer to join our experienced and passionate Board of Trustees. We are looking for someone who will liaise with relevant staff and committee members to ensure the financial viability of the organisation.   

You will have:

• • Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
• • Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management 
• • Good financial analysis skills.
• • Ability to communicate clearly.

The role involves:

• o Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice alongside the CEO.
• o Chair the HR and finance sub committee that includes other trustees and the CEO (meets 4 times a year). 
• o Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place. 
• o Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation to the Board alongside the quarterly report the CEO presents. 
• o Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits. Being in a position to challenge and scrutinise what is presented to the board and therefore support the clear and accurate reporting process. 
• o Make fellow committee members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them

Our current position: We have a strong staff and board of trustees, good leadership and support from a freelancer fundraiser. We have had a committed treasurer who recently stood down due to family commitments. We have spent the past three years developing and improving our management accounts, budgeting, booking keeping and end of year accounting. These process are robust and clear and so we need a treasurer who can continue to challenge, scrutinise and support the on going growth and improvement of our processes and future planning. 

The Role and commitment: 

As a Trustee you will act with care and skill to ensure that the charity is sustainable, wellmanaged and that we deliver on our charitable objectives. You will work with the CEO and staff team to help shape the future of Ignite Imaginations. You will take part in quarterly meetings, chair the HR and finance sub committee (meetings occur before every board meeting to examine management accounts, HR concerns and financial procedures), oversee governance, policy and performance and come along to events, celebrations and socials when you can. We are a team of 5 part time staff, 25 freelancers and currently 7 board members; Together we are a passionate, strong and ambitious team and are excited to invite new voices to support our development and creative delivery going forward   

Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term, renewable up to a maximum of 15 years. The time commitment will be variable; there is a 2 hour meeting four times a year plus HR and finance sub group that meets for 1.5 hours two weeks before the board meetings. Meetings have papers prepared in advance and so time to read and understand the papers is also essential for full and informed meetings. Most meetings are online. 

Becoming a Trustee is a great way to develop your CV, get involved in your local community and meet new people, as well as being vital to the running of Ignite Imaginations, so we hope that you will get as much out of being involved as we do. Being a trustee is a voluntary role. We offer an induction process and training and development opportunities to trustees. We can also cover out-of-pocket expenses to allow you to fulfill the role. 

About us:

Who We Are: We are Sheffield’s community arts organisation specialising in visual arts. 

Our Vision is that every person in Sheffield has equitable access and opportunity to participate in visual arts experiences, which builds confidence, pride and reduces social isolation. 

Our Mission is to inspire and nurture an artistic community. Through local partnerships we provide free and excellent opportunities to participate in visual arts experiences to underserved communities in Sheffield. We celebrate creativity and connections. 

What We Do: We work across the city with people of all ages and backgrounds where creativity is needed the most. All our work is free for those taking part; we work in partnership with every project connecting with the organisations rooted in communities who can support and represent the needs of local people.  We specialise in visual arts projects and workshops; from weekly sessions for families in local libraries to intergenerational projects in care home settings.   

Recent projects have included:

• • Mozart and Me: Working with 12 groups across Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham (from primary aged children to adults with learning difficulties), a visual artist and performing artist, using Mozart music are supporting he group to create their own artistic responses to his music.
• • We are All Makers: Creative skills development programme for adults, who have not had the opportunity before now to explore their artistic talents. We are supporting them to develop a creative community project as well as offering placements in the local sector. 
• • Everyday Stories: weekly workshops for children with additional needs, creatively exploring the theme of the everyday and creating joint artworks 

The tenure of our current Co-chairs will be coming to an end in November 2023. We are recruiting for an experienced Chairperson, to collaborate in leading our charity for its next chapter. For full details of this vacancy and how to apply, please read on…

Our charity

ADHD Aware is a national charity, founded in Brighton, UK. We offer a mixture of in-person and online peer support groups – for ADHD adults, their partners, and parents of ADHD children/young adults. Our services also include Webinars, Training courses for individuals and couples, and Neurodiversity Training for organisations. We are predominantly run by Volunteers. Many of our team have ADHD, and most have Neurodivergent family members.

Objectives

• To work with the other ADHD Aware Co-chair and the rest of the Board of Trustees, to continue and to sustainably develop the charity’s work, supporting ADHD adults nationally (and locally in Brighton), primarily through the delivery of peer support services.
• To chair the Board of Trustees, attend relevant sub-committee meetings, and provide supervisory support to our Operational Manager.
• Alongside the other Co-chair, to share tasks and provide leadership to the organisation, with a particular emphasis on valuing the volunteer base and making connections with services and funders.

Responsibilities

• Chairing the Board – Being an effective Trustee and Co-chair, working both in a partnership and a team to take forward the aims and objectives of the organisation. See the list of these dates for 2024 (below).
• Supervision – Supporting and supervising our Operational Manager, working with individual members of the Board as well as the Co-chair.
• Administrative tasks – Liaising with the Board Secretary and Ops Manager to produce the Board agenda and ratify the minutes. Working on the Risk Register and policy updates. Keep abreast of charity commission and funding reports and monitoring deadlines. Writing monthly to volunteers.
• Strategy & planning – Working with the Board on ADHD Aware’s Strategic Plan including the fundraising strategy.
• Charity Commission – Awareness of the requirements and laws around charity status.
• Ambassador – Appropriately promoting ADHD Aware’s work.
• Equal opportunities – Implementing and promoting ADHD Aware’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Safeguarding – Implementing and promoting ADHD Aware’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
• General – Undertaking all other reasonable tasks and responsibilities requested by the Board.

What we’re looking for

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Board, chairing & supervision – Experience of being on a Board of Trustees and ideally, as a Chair. Supervisory/person-management experience.
• Understanding neurodiversity – An awareness and understanding of ND and in particular, ADHD.
• Collaborative working – Ability to work with ADHD Aware trustees, volunteers, the wider community beneficiaries, and other partners, so that our work is jointly developed.
• Community development – Demonstrable commitment to including the wider ADHD/neurodivergent community in the work that we do.
• Communications – Ability to share information clearly and to use IT tools. Ability to share information in an accessible and meaningful way with individuals and groups.
• Confidentiality – Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriately.
• Equal opportunities – Good understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and experience of working with diverse communities, cultures, and faiths.

We gratefully welcome applications from anyone who is a good fit for the above.

Additionally, although it is not a requirement of this role, we would like to explicitly invite and encourage applications from people who are racially minoritised, male, and/or physically disabled. These groups are currently under-represented on our Board, and we aim to continually improve our ability to provide relevant and effective support to individuals of all communities and backgrounds impacted by ADHD.

We are looking for someone with a passion for environmental and countryside issues to join us in a leadership role as Hon Secretary, supporting the Chair and Treasurer to develop all aspects of the charity, including governance, campaigning, marketing and promotion. 

CPRE Norfolk, the countryside charity, works to make Norfolk a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy. We act locally and, with our head office nationally, to protect, shape and enhance a beautiful, thriving countryside for everyone to value and enjoy. We are an independent voice for the landscape, engaging with local and regional planning systems to ensure that our views are heard by decision makers. We campaign locally for positive solutions that will support the long-term future of Norfolk – one of England’s most rural areas.
By volunteering with CPRE Norfolk you'll be helping us to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment in our beautiful county.

The Secretary role involves being an active committee member by attending meetings and contributing ideas to develop and implement our Vision for Norfolk strategic plan; circulating meeting papers; supporting the effective administration of our charity; contributing to investment decisions; ensuring compliance with the charity's constitution and charity law; being a positive advocate for CPRE Norfolk and encouraging others to support our work.

You will have good leadership, management and organisational and interpersonal skills, and previous experience of working with committees plus commitment to CPRE policies.

We envisage that you will have at least 4 hours per month to spend developing this role which can largely be done from home. 

Please see the role profile document for more details about our requirements, and our 'more about us' document for background to CPRE Norfolk. 

There is flexibility within our requirements, and we will provide support for the right candidate.