Group Board Trustee Volunteer Roles

Join Our Team! Chair of Trustees, Treasurer and Trustees

The Baked Bean Charity is at an exciting transitional time! We are recruiting a new Chair of Trustees, Treasurer and Trustees with the skills and expertise to help escalate the charity to the forefront of social care and learning disability arts.

We are seeking experienced trustees who can put use their knowledge and expertise into supporting the charity through an interesting period of transition.

We are seeking passionate individuals with specific knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following areas:

- Charity finance

- Charity and/or business development

- Legal knowledge

- Experience of social care and/or learning disabilities.

- Fundraising

- Marketing

Please apply if you have experience being a charity trustee or have a clear understanding of what the role involves.

Successful candidates will:

· Have experience of being a charity trustee or be able to demonstrate knowledge of the requirements.

· Be a passionate person with a drive for equality.

· Have a proactive approach to being a trustee and supporting the development of the charity.

· Being able to commit time and skills to support the growth and the development of the charity.

· Be committed to supporting the Baked Bean Charity to continue providing outstanding quality services.

· Be dedicated to considering the needs of the service users during all decision making.

Time commitment:

The Board meets approximately six times a year. The meeting will last approximately to 2.5 hours.

· Most board meetings will happen in person from our Wandsworth head office.

· The role is unremunerated. Reasonable expenses are payable.

The Baked Bean Charity is a film supporter of equality and diversity, and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

About us

The Baked Bean Charity is a vibrant, thriving, and exciting service for people with learning disabilities. The charity’s unique offering includes performance-based services such as Dance, Drama, Choir and DJing, sporting services such as Zumba and boxing, and social activities such as club nights and holidays.

The Baked Bean charity promotes the social inclusion of all people with learning disabilities. Our Theatre in Education group works closely with our community partners to provide them with training and learning opportunities, ultimately improving inclusion, and understanding in society.

The Baked Bean Charity prioritises person centred working to ensure that service users are achieving their goals and living happy and fulfilled lives. The service adapts to the needs and wants of the clients.

Primarily based in Wandsworth, the Baked Bean Charity attracts service users from all surrounding boroughs, supporting over 170 people every week!

Available positions:

Chair of Trustees

Treasurer

Trustee (multiple positions available).

The Group The Musical needs people in Shropshire to be Trustees on its board for its new charitable status

The Group the Musical is a theatre and community project founded in 2022.  Our aims and objectives are to raise awareness and promote a positive image of Autism and disability through expressive arts as well as provide an inclusive and accessible theatre society for people with Autism, other disabilities and other less fortunate individuals in the local community. We have made a very positive start and it is clear from the participation and confidence gained by our service users that we are fulfilling our aims and objectives. 

We currently have great facilities for rehearsals and performance at our Dance Studios and a fantastic production team led. The Group the Musical is currently unregistered and unincorporated, and we feel we require some form of registration and official legal organisational status. After having considered the possibilities and legal requirements with various organisational statuses we believe the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (C.I.O.) model would be most suitable for our organisation. This status would mean registered charity status in England and Wales, the benefits of a being corporate body and limited liability for its trustees. The process for registration would be free and we would be only required to register and make annual returns and reports to the Charity Commission.

The trustees would need to be suitable for charitable governance and would be responsible for its compliance as a registered charity in conjunction with the legislation and guidelines of the Charity Commission for England and Wales, as with any registered charity, and the fulfilment of its aims and objectives. We would require three trustees as a minimum for an initial term of office of around two years. As we are new and currently going through the registration process you would be one of our founding trustees. Trustees would be welcome to attend our sessions at any time of their own choice. They would be required, however, to attend a minimum of three governance meetings per year and organise an A.G.M. (Annual General Meeting) to present to service users, team members and other stakeholders our progress and social impact for the year. As well as being a trustee they may take on other officer roles such as Chair or Secretary which could also allow use of any other areas of expertise they may have. 

Could you be a Beacon Trustee? 

Beacon is looking for volunteer Trustees to join its Board. Beacon’s Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity. As a charity, we need our Board to oversee what we are doing and help us to make sure that we are truly meeting the needs of the people we support. 

As a Trustee you will work as part of a team, and will have opportunities to learn new skills, gain insights, and make a valuable contribution to the work that Beacon does. We would particularly welcome young people, and people with lived experience of the places we work in and the issues we seek to tackle.

Trustee roles are part-time, with a minimum commitment of approximately 40 hours per year.

We will support you to settle into the role, offering you a buddy and an observation meeting, if you would find that helpful. 

You can find more information in our recruitment pack, or by attending one of our informal Trustee Open Evenings.

The next Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 15th November at 6pm at Beacon’s base, 50-52 Middle Hillgate, Stockport. 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter.
If you would find it difficult to apply in writing, please contact us to make other arrangements. 
A recruitment pack, including contact information is available to view after clicking "Quick Apply", this will take you to the next page but it will not submit an application until you are ready. 

Alternatively, you can contact us by phone and ask to speak to Sandi for an initial conversation. 
 

About Beacon 

Beacon is a multi-award winning charity dedicated to improving the mental health and emotional resilience of our community. We believe everyone should have an equal chance of good emotional wellbeing, and this is at the core of everything we do, empowering children, young people and adults to improve their mental health and resilience. We are passionate about our purpose and values, and driven by a desire to see good mental health as the norm in society. 

We have been operating for 40 years, and are embedded in the community in Stockport, delivering a range of services in schools, community locations, online and from our base on Middle Hillgate. We support over 3,000 adults, young people and children each year to improve their mental health and wellbeing through counselling, therapy, wellbeing services, group support and targeted projects. 

Beacon has over 70 employed staff and volunteers on the team, bringing a wide range of skills to our communities. Our support has never been more needed as people of all ages are feeling the impacts of the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis as well as global challenges. By helping people to develop the skills and tools to improve their mental health and wellbeing, we aim to empower them to recover and thrive now and in the future. 

Our Vision : A society where everyone is able to cope with distress and has the opportunity to enjoy life. 

Our Mission : We build resilience in communities by supporting adults, young people and children experiencing mental and emotional distress. 

Our Values: Our values are at the heart of everything we do, so it is absolutely vital that our trustees share our values and are committed to ensuring they are alive in our work and embedded in our actions and decisions. 
In everything we do, we are: 
Respectful We do not judge; we listen and understand 
Inclusive We aim to be accessible to everyone and treat everyone as an individual 
Friendly We’re warm, caring and we’ll support you 
Professional We care about the quality of what we do and we’re committed to self-development 
Can-do We are proactive, passionate and find the best way to support you 
Self-care We practice what we preach, taking care of each other and ourselves 

The Role of Beacon’s Trustees 

To be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity and company, developing Beacon’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with legal and regulatory guidelines. 

Beacon Counselling is a company limited by guarantee, and a registered charity, so we are subject to both Company and Charity Law. Members of the Beacon Board are both charity trustees and company directors. They have collective responsibility for Beacon and must ensure that it operates in a manner which: enables it to fulfil the objectives set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association; pays due attention to charitable and company law; upholds Beacon’s reputation; and responds to the needs of Beacon’s beneficiaries, providing public benefit. 

We are seeking new Trustees to support our work. We are particularly interested in applicants with the skills and expertise in the legal area (including welfare rights), in fundraising, and in HR and people. All applicants should be committed to our mission and share our perspective that poverty is primarily a financial issue.

We are open to applicants from the private, public, and voluntary sectors, and to those in executive roles seeking their first Trustee role as well as experienced Trustees who have the required expertise. We wish to increase the diversity of our board particularly with respect to representation from black and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and experts by experience. We believe that diverse boards are more effective. 
 
For more information about this role and to apply, please visit our website or contact us at the email address on the application form.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 14 December 2023
Interviews will be held on: 18 and 19 January 2024

We are looking for pro-active, enthusiastic and motivated young professionals to join our board - you can help lead the strategic development of one of Dundee’s most promising and dynamic charities!

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are young people with lived experience of mental health and wellbeing challenges.

THE DETAILS

Feeling Strong is an exciting Dundee-based charity with the ambition to improve the lives of young people living with mental health and wellbeing challenges by fostering the skills, confidence and aspirations they need to flourish. Our services are designed by young people, delivered by young people for the benefit of young people, and we believe that this youth-led/peer-led approach is our biggest asset in tackling issues around mental health and wellbeing. We support stable recovery journeys for young people, lead campaigns to tackle societal issues, develop quality resources based on our own research, and tackle the disparity they face in unemployment, underemployment and accessing opportunities like further and higher education.

YOUR COMMITMENT

Whilst the Trustee Board meets for formal meetings 6 times a year, successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the organisation more widely, taking part in fundraisers, external events, strategic planning and advising the staff team when needed. The average contribution expected of Trustees is around one hour a week.

Work-related travel costs will be reimbursed.

APPLYING

Training and induction will be provided so we are open to all candidates, and we expect them to develop skills once in post, but we would welcome candidates with any of the following experience:

• Governance and previous board experience

• Business development and trading income generation

• Human resources

• Lived experience of mental health and wellbeing challenges

• Financial background

The Now! Charity Group Ltd is a Sussex-based charity working at the heart of the community to fight local poverty and protect the planet. Our 3 furniture shops are based in Lewes, Eastbourne and Hailsham and offer a great range of pre-loved furniture with exclusive discounts for customers on low income (minimum wage, claiming benefits, pension, students etc). 

We also partner with local councils and citizen advice for resettlement schemes (we provide furniture for refugees/ homeless people who are resettled in council homes). 

At Now! we are passionate about our work to help the local community and the planet. We distribute the profits made from our stores back to the community through our grant-giving scheme, made for ethical and sustainable/ community run projects.

The charity was set up in 1995 and is very well established in the three towns where our shops are located, however, our ambition is to grow and cover most of Sussex by 2030. 

As a trustee, you will be asked to use your professional skills to help the Now! Charity Group grow, through attending our board meetings and being available to liaise with the company's CEO when necessary. 

The main dutties will be: 

Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit

• Be willing and able to lead the organisation in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer. 

• Practice sound judgement, balancing competing demands and perspectives in the best interests of the charity.

• Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with the Chief Executive Officer

Comply with the charity’s governing document and the law

• Make sure that the charity complies with its governing document

• Comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to your charity

Act in the charity’s best interests

• Ensure well-founded decision-making.

• Manage potential conflicts of interest to ensure probity and transparency.

Manage the charity’s resources responsibly

• Make sure the charity’s assets are only used to support or carry out its purposes.

• Do not take inappropriate risks with the charity’s assets or reputation.

• Do not over-commit the charity.

• Comply with any restrictions on spending funds.

Ensure the charity is accountable

• Be able to demonstrate that your charity is complying with the law, is well run and effective.

You will be part of a board of 8 trustees. Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in the following area: charity retail, Health & Safety/property management, cyber security, human resources. However, all applications will be carefully considered, and these aren't deal breakers. 

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) and its Subsidiaries
Africa Health Organisation (AHO) is looking for trustees and Board of Directors for its board and for its subsidiaries. AHO subsidiaries are independent and operate an independent Board of Trustees/Directors separate from AHO. Trustees of a Company Limited by Guarantee are called Directors for the purpose of Company Law. We are looking for the following trustees:

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) - 4 Trustees/Board of Directors

Subsidiaries
(1) Africa AIDS Foundation - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(2) Africa Age Foundation - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(3) Africa Animal Health Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(4) Africa Climate Change Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(5) Africa Community Development Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(6) Africa Conciliation and Mediation Service - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(7) Africa Credit Union (ACU) - 5 Board of Directors (for profit)
(8) Africa Dental Association - 3 Trustees/Board of Director
(9) Africa Diabetes Association - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(10) Africa Ealy Years Development - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(11) Africa Environment Conservation Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(12) Africa Family Planning Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(13) Africa Food Development Programme - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(14) Africa Foundation for Education - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(15) Africa Genomics - 5 Board of Directors (for profit)
(16) Africa Heritage Fund - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(17) Africa Initiative for Sustainable Development - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors)
(18) Africa Mental Health - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(19) African Mothers Alliance Initiative - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(20) Africa Nursing and Care Agency - 5 Board of Directors (for profit)
(21) Africa Pharmaceutical - 5 Board of Directors (for profit)
(22) Africa Prostate Cancer Association - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(23) Africa Recycling Development Alliance - 5 Board of Directors (for profit)
(24) Africa Refugee Council - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(25) Africa Rural Development Alliance - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(26) Africa TB Organisation Programme - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(27) African Children's Development - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(28) African Women's Association - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(29) African Council of Families - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors
(30) African Youth Association - 3 Trustees/Board of Directors

We encourage people from White, Asian and Minority Ethnic (WAME) to apply as they are under-represented on our Board of Directors. By White we mean European descent, Asians such as Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, Cambodian, Bangladeshi, Philipinos, Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, etc. Minority Ethnic we mean Latinos, Arabs, Eastern Europeans, Mediteraneans, etc.

The role of a Trustee
Trustees work as part of a Board of Trustees/Directors in order to: inform the organisation’s strategic direction; scrutinise the financial management of the organisation; and ensure the sound governance of the organisation. Trustees are not responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the organisation. However, they are responsible for scrutinising the operational decisions taken by the Chief Executive Officer, to ensure that the organisation operates effectively and in line with its objectives and values.

Hours, location and benefits
Meetings
- Trustees are required to attend quarterly Board meetings in person or video conference like zoom.
- All Trustees are required to participate in at least one Sub-Group. These meetings are held once every quarter.
- Trustees are required to attend the Annual General Meeting.
- Preparatory work is required in advance of and sometimes following each meeting.

Additional responsibilities
- Trustees may be required or encouraged to contribute to AHO-related activity outside meetings, e.g. to participate in staff interview panels, to participate in specific project-focused tasks, to contribute to decision-making that requires the involvement of the Trustees.
- Trustees are strongly encouraged to occasionally visit the projects.
- Trustees are strongly encouraged to attend the annual Staff Away-day and the Board’s annual strategic planning day.

Benefits
Trustees are volunteers who give their time, skills and expertise for no financial gain. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with the organisation’s Volunteer Policy.

Person specification
It is essential that a diverse skills set is represented amongst the Board of Trustees/Directors. It is expected that the Trustees work as a team, such that they can draw on different skills depending on the task in hand. We encourage you to highlight your particular strengths, so that we can compare these to the skills already represented on the Board.

Beyond these specific skills, there are some more general criteria that are either essential or desirable for Trustees of AHO.

Essential criteria
- A commitment to the values and objectives of Africa Health Organisation (AHO).
- We are encouraging students to apply so that they can gain experience in governance.

- We encourage people from White, Asian and Minority Ethnic (WAME) to apply as they are under-represented on our Board of Directors. By White we mean European descent, Asians such as Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, Cambodian, Bangladeshi, Philipinos, Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, etc. Minority Ethnic we mean Latinos, Arabs, Eastern Europeans, Mediteraneans, etc.
- Directors of a profit making subsidiary must have appropriate qualifications and experience.
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- An ability to communicate effectively
- An ability to make sound, independent judgements
- An ability to think creatively
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of health issues affecting people in Africa and its effects on the people.

Additional requirement
Please note, some Trustees (working with children and vulnerable adults) are required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and hold an up to date certificate. The DBS check will be arranged by AHO.

We are looking for our new Chair to help us in the next stage of development – growing the number of specialised parent-infant relationship teams across the UK from 45 to 450 and unleashing the transformational power of their work.

Who we are

We were set up in 2012 to support the development of innovative specialised parent-infant relationship teams to provide mental health support for parents and babies with challenged early relationships. By convening the First 1001 days movement, we make sure the importance of parent-infant relationships on babies’ brain development and their future mental and physical health is incorporated into policy.

The role

Main responsibilities

Strategy and Governance

• Ensuring that the Board operates effectively in the consideration, iteration and approval of the strategy proposed by the CEO and Senior Leadership team in support of the Foundation’s vision
• Ensuring, with Trustees, that the Foundation Trust operates efficiently and effectively to fulfil its objectives
• Ensuring high standards of governance and risk management Ensuring that the Board is as diverse as possible and provides the range of knowledge, skills and experience necessary to deliver the Foundation’s aims including regular appraisal and review of the Board and its Trustees.
• Ensuring the organisation is accountable and transparent in its activities Ensuring compliance with relevant charitable and company legislation

Lead Board Meetings

• Lead all on all aspects of meeting management including: encouraging discussion at Board meetings, summarising key points and ensuring decisions are made and implemented

Guidance and support to the CEO

• Appointment and appraisal of the CEO
• Regular formal and informal 1-2-1 meetings with the CEO
• Work in partnership with the CEO to support them achieve the aims of the Foundation Support and guidance on operations, including personnel management as appropriate

Financial

• Ensuring, with the Board, sound financial oversight including review and approval of the annual budget
• Oversight of high standards of financial management

Advocacy

• Using personal and professional networks to help the executive with access/ insights to relevant stakeholders and supporters including government, civil society, funders and other partners
• Advice and assistance in raising and maintaining the Foundation’s profile in the UK

Specific experience required

• The willingness and capability to devote the time needed to fulfil the role
• Non-executive and/or executive leadership experience at Board level either in the private or Not for Profit sectors
• Experience of chairing boards, or multidisciplinary groups
• Ability to think strategically, provide constructive challenge and build cohesion
• Requisite financial acumen
• Bi-partisan ability to represent the Board of Trustees appropriately and effectively across a wide range of stakeholders

Expectations of all Trustees

• Act in the Foundation’s best interests, ensuring the charity complies with its governance responsibilities, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations, and ensure the effective management of resources and of risk;
• Bring personal experience and professional expertise to the Board; contribute to key strategic debates within the organisation; and help to strengthen Board governance; to, challenge and have Board-level strategic oversight of the Foundation’s work across the UK;
• Provide thought leadership and strategic insight into the Foundation’s development, research and influencing activities;
• Ensure that all the Foundation’s work is informed by the needs of babies, families and the professionals who work with them.

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. 

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. 

Clinks’ chair has completed two terms and will be stepping down at our AGM November 2024. We want to introduce our new chair in April 2024 to allow for good transition time, therefore between April - Nov you will be sat on our board as a trustee. This time will allow for an effective handover between you and our current chair before they step down. You will be coming on board as we implement our new strategy so you can have your say in this crucial development period.

We are looking for a chair who can lead that team well and work with the leadership team to steward a vibrant and vital voluntary sector.  Our new chair will need to be committed to voluntary action and believes in the potential and right of everyone to effective support to enable change. The Chair is pivotal to creating the conditions for overall board and individual director effectiveness, both inside and outside the boardroom.

You will need to have knowledge of the criminal justice system in England and Wales and the role of the voluntary sector within it, alongside knowledge of the UK voluntary sector and charity governance. A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the position, and be committed to the organisation, its values, and to anti-racism. Is essential as well as strategic vision, good judgement, leadership, and communication skills, to be able to govern our board of trustees to the highest standard.

We welcome applications from across society and we aim to have a diverse board representative of the communities impacted by criminal justice and the challenges they face. Clinks is committed to recognised as an anti-racist organisation and upholds the right of people with criminal convictions to take on paid and unpaid roles across society. If you are applying but might require a waiver due to criminal convictions, then we would be happy to speak to you about that process and how we might help. 

Onboarded as a trustee from April 2024 for efficient handover from current chair. Take on role of Chair of the Board from November AGM 2024.  

Missing People is a national charity grounded in the issue of missing. We seek new Trustess to join our diverse and committed board and be involved in strategic planning and governance.

ABOUT US

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.

Now in our 30th anniversary year, The Trustees and Executive have launched a new 2023-2028 Strategy – From Crisis to Hope in consultation with people with lived experience and key stakeholders. The three key goals are:

1) Going missing is understood as a crisis that can be a matter of life or death

2) All missing people and their loved ones get the right help at the right time

3) Fewer missing people come to harm.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

A Trustee is a member of the Board of Trustees who have ultimate responsibility for Missing People. This involves taking decisions on the future direction of the charity, ensuring the charity is run in a legal and safe way, and ensuring our work is carried out.

As a Trustee at Missing People you will be driven by a powerful mission to be a lifeline when someone disappears. You will work closely alongside the Executive team and Chief Executive in a collaborative way to lead the charity. The role provides good opportunity to be involved in strategic planning in an organisation grounded in the issue of missing with a diverse group of committed and motivated Trustees.

Trustees meet quarterly at online and in-person meetings (usually in London). The Board has dedicated Committees for Finance, HR, Ethics, and Safeguarding, and Advisory Groups representing people with lived experience of the issue of going missing, policing, fundraising and policy.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for new Trustees who bring valuable experience, skills and expertise. This might relate to the issue of missing (including personal experience of going missing), senior financial experience, charity experience, policing, legal experience and safeguarding.. We are keen to further broaden thinking and perspectives and welcome applications from all areas of the United Kingdom, from all communities, which is important as missing touches every community. We believe diversity is important, and we are looking for a mix of people, talents and backgrounds.

You will need to be aged over 18 and have:

• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to your duties as a trustee
• Strategic vision and creative thinking
• Independent judgment and be willing to speak your mind
• The ability to read, understand and question reports including financial plans and information
• The ability to follow the rules of governing documents and any professional advice
• The ability to work effectively as a member of a team and encourage team working
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion policies and practices

 Previous trustee experience is not required.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IN RETURN FOR YOUR COMMITMENT

In return for your commitment you will use your skills and experience to benefit society and to provide better services for missing people and the families left behind. You will receive training in your role as a Trustee and learn new skills and confidence in a range of governance areas.

This is a voluntary role. Please note that Trustee roles are not paid. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY

If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply. You will find a detailed role description and person specification, a letter to applicants from the Chair of Trustees and a summary of Missing People's Achievements 2023 on our website.

To apply, please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

We're currently seeking a Secretary to join our board of Trustees. 
This role has arisen as our current Secretary has taken up a new post of Chair to the board of Trustees. 
 

If you’ve got any of the below qualities, we think you’ll make a brilliant trustee...

• You’re interested in helping young people get skills for life

• You don’t mind working with and talking to other people

• You’re a bit creative, or like to find solutions to problems

• You like being organised

• You like hearing what other people have to say

• You’d like to be more active in your local community

If you’ve helped lead a project before, this’ll really help you, but we’re not expecting you to have any prior experience.

You don’t need to have been in Scouts before, either – it’s fine if you’re completely new.

Advert for additional trustees

The objective of Self Help UK is to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals through participation in self help groups and peer support activity We are at an exciting time moving from a mainly Nottingham based charity into an organisation working across the UK.

We are looking to expand the range of expertise and experience of our Board and are looking to recruit additional Trustees, with skills and experience in the following areas:

· Experience of attending or leading a self-help group or other peer support activities

· Financial management

· Fund raising/social investment

· HR, people management and organisation development

· Communications and marketing

Trustees are required to attend four board meetings per year plus the AGM, away days and any sub-committee meetings they are involved in. Most meetings will remain virtual but there will from time to time be a need to attend key meetings and events in Nottingham. The time commitment is approximately 6 – 10 hours per month, but there may be occasions when more time is required for a short period.

Trustee positions are unremunerated, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

For an informal discussion please contact our Chair Nina Ennis 

To apply for this role please send the following information to Katharine Mckinnon  .

1. CV
2. Covering Letter (Please outline how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification)

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 31st January 2024. On receipt of your application, you will be sent an equal opportunity form to complete.

We are committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. Much of our work has a focus on improving equality of access, opportunity and care, and we particularly welcome applications from individuals whose experience of inequalities might enlighten our future work