Main Board Trustee Volunteer Roles

Does making the world a better place resonate with you?

Does tackling extreme poverty in the developing world stir you into action?

Does using your skill and passion to change lives inspire you?

Then Good Neighbours UK would like to hear from you

Who we are

Good Neighbours UK, is part of a global humanitarian aid organisation. Our goal is to end extreme poverty and working with our Field Office teams in over 40 countries and local partners, we aim to support and develop communities to create sustainable and lasting solutions in areas such as women and child rights, education, health, water and sanitation to enable communities to become self sufficient.

The UK office is one of 7 support offices around the world.

The role

We now seek a motivated and determined replacement who can continue to lead and inspire the Board. We’re looking for someone who can form positive and supportive relationships with our staff team putting their own knowledge and expertise to good use.

As Chair of the Board of Trustees, your role will be to take responsibility for our UK operation. You will not only build up a good understanding of our Organisation but will contribute your ideas and experience across all sectors to add to the expertise of our diverse Board. Life skills, enthusiasm and tenacity are equally as important as knowledge of humanitarian issues

What are we looking for?

· Professional Qualification – Essential

· Working in the Charity Sector – Desirable

· Patient and willing to work with people from across the world – Essential

· Able to understand the challenges of the funding landscape

What difference will you make?

Your enthusiasm, passion for the cause and determination will be thoroughly utilised as you inspire and lead the Board of Trustees through the next period of development

You’ll be playing your part in the creation of a fairer world and the instigation of projects that help to alleviate poverty, which support communities to become self reliant and which lead to a brighter future for those most in need.

Please contact our Board Chair, Cheryl Siddons, cherylsiddons @ goodneighbours-uk . org for an informal chat.

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.

Invictus Education Trust are looking for dynamic, and motivated volunteers to join our Trust Board. 

We are at a very exciting point in our journey as a Multi Academy Trust and are about to embark upon a new strategic plan which the Trust Board will lead and our executive team and school leaders will inform and deliver. We believe firmly in collaboration between the operational and strategic governance side of the Trust and recognise the value of stakeholders at every level of the organisation. It is the coherence of our vision, strategy and operations that will secure our success and that of our students.

At every level, governance plays a vital role in the success of our organisation and it is the work of the Trust Board to ensure that governance arrangements are effective, and that we exercise the powers of the Academy Trust with great care and diligence and always with our students as our main priority.

Being a trustee offers the opportunity for professional development. It can let you gain experience of strategy and leadership, and boost your CV. It will give you experience of being a non-executive director, performing functions such as setting a strategic vision, influencing and negotiation, and managing risk. If you already have significant experience in these areas, it can be stimulating to use it in a different and potentially challenging context. Trustees often say that being a board member has been one of the richest sources of learning in their professional lives.

When joining our Trust Board you will become part of a team and will have the opportunity to apply your unique skills and experience while learning from others. Working closely with a passionate team of people who have different perspectives is often one of the most enjoyable aspects of the role.

Becoming a trustee at Invictus Education Trust will allow you to make a significant impact on the educational experience of future generations, there is no more important social mission than improving the life chances of young people. In this role you will be responsible for making decisions that directly impact the prosperity of the next generation and beyond.

We are seeking leaders with senior, strategic/board-level experience. By allying the deep knowledge and skills of experienced education leaders with governance and business expertise of volunteers from the corporate sector, we can shape the sector for the next generation.
This is why we seek senior leaders well-versed in strategic board, or operational leadership positions, comfortable in assimilating large sets of information and connecting dots across – potentially very broad and complex – organisations. In particular, we are currently seeking trustees with skills, knowledge and expertise in finance, human resources and legal.

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 

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter (of no more than two sides of A4) and a CV (which can detail volunteering and/or employment experience) through CharityJobs or by email to admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org

Both roles roles are open until filled.

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

Refugees at Home is a UK charity which connects those with a spare room in their home to refugees and asylum seekers in need of somewhere to stay.  We are launching our ambitious and exciting 3 year strategy next year which will see us increase our work in finding safe, temporary homes for refugees.  You'll play an important role in the development and implementation of this and will work closely with our team, including our Fundraising Manager.

We have a strong trustee board, which works alongside our excellent executive team. 

We are currently seeking a fundraising trustee to join the Board. This is an unpaid role, and reasonable expenses may be reimbursed, subject to our expenses policy.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate or candidates will be joinign a vibrant, growing and highly successful charity.

Main tasks will include:

• Taking the strategic lead on fundraising for the charity, in conjunction with the Fundraising Manager and the Executive Director of Refugees at Home.
• Responsibility, along with the other trustees, for the governance of the charity.
• Contributing to the ongoing strategy of the charity, in line with our charitable objectives.
• Acting as a ‘critical friend’ to our Executive Director and Deputy Director.
• Acting as an ambassador for the charity – raising awareness of what we do and engaging potential supporters and other key stakeholders.
• Participating in board meetings and sub-committees in an inclusive and thoughtful way.

Full details about the role are available in the role description download.

Support Through Sport are seeking highly ambitious, experienced, and forward-thinking individuals to join our rapidly-growing organisation as members of our Strategic Advisory Board (Trustee's). This strategic board will work directly with our Senior Leadership Team to influence critical decision making and constructively challenge the implementation of our strategy. The Strategic Advisory Board will meet monthly with our SLT, providing an opportunity for the board to support organisational growth and the shaping of our organisation for the benefit of the young people and communities which we serve.

At Support Through Sport CIC, we primarily use sport-based intervention and focussed youth mentoring to support and empower young people who face multiple disadvantage. Our work is focussed within communities of need, where negative influences are typically more prevalent and deprivation is within the 20% most deprived areas in the UK. We know that, given the social and environmental factors surrounding children and young people in these particular communities, their vulnerability to involvement in negative influences such as knife crime, offending, gang culture, anti-social behaviour, violence and low-level crime is disproportionately high.

Through a varied approach, which encompasses eight key aspects, the implementation of our sport and mentoring intervention programmes within underserved communities, work to progress young people to achieving a range of soft and hard outcomes. Our overall mission statement is to Engage [young people who face multiple disadvantage, additional vulnerabilities and needs], Empower [young people through sustainable and impactful community intervention programmes] and Eradicate [negative influences which surround young people, their families and the wider community].

As a member of our Strategic Advisory Board, we would like you to develop a detailed understanding of our operations, vision, aims and objectives in order to guide and support the implementation of our strategy across all areas of the organisation. As an organisation, we have developed considerably in the short time that we have been operational and our impact within this time has been outstanding. We feel that this board will support the further development of our organisation, providing expertise, knowledge and direction to a thriving organisation with such potential within the sport and youth work sector.

Support Through Sport are looking for individuals who are experienced in one or more of the following fields:

• Governance and legal
• Non-profit management
• Finance management
• Business development
• Academic and youth work theory • Income generation
• Funding and grants
• Strategy and partnerships
• Board member or trustee
• Marketing and advertising
• Programme management
• Sport-based intervention
• Youth work practice
• Safeguarding and child protection • Delivery and operations
• Facilities management

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To attend monthly strategic advisory panel meetings
• To advocate for Support Through Sport’s service and work where possible • To attend focussed meetings or steering groups where possible
• To represent Support Through Sport at events where possible
• To commit to sharing expertise and knowledge where possible

Key Information
Time commitment - 12 days per annum Voluntary position - reasonable expenses paid Location of meetings - virtual & Nottingham

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.  

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

Criminal justice charity Belong provides hope, rehabilitation and recovery for victims and perpetrators of crime.

Belong is pleased welcome applications for Chairperson and Trustees to our Board of Trustees. Belong is enjoying continuous growth and you will be joining at a time when you can help Belong continue to meet it’s strategic, people centred aspirations.

For Chairperson we invite applications from individuals experienced in leadership and with the commitment, qualities and attributes to effectively lead our award-winning criminal justice charity supporting the rehabilitation and recovery of victims and perpetrators of crime.

As the Chairperson of our Board you will be passionate about improving the life chances of individuals with criminal convictions and helping victims of offences to cope and recover in the aftermath of offences. You will be motivated to help drive Belong forward on our mission to inspire change and hope by providing long term, individualised responses to conflict and crime. An organised, energetic and reliable leader, you will be dedicated to supporting the Board and CEO to realise the highest vision for Belong’s success. A fluent and persuasive communicator, you will represent the organisation publicly as well as internally and build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The role of Chairperson is a voluntary, unpaid, non-executive appointment. The role requires a commitment of approximately two days per month, with the capacity to flex upwards should the need arise.

We are also recruiting for Trustees. For these voluntary roles you must be available to attend board and subcommittee meetings with a time commitment of around 5 hours per month. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have experience in Public Relations and Finance. No previous experience as Trustee is required, we’ll support you with that and we are open to all who believe they can make a difference. This is a great opportunity for anyone who really wants to get stuck in and contribute, helping Belong to make even more of a difference. In return you will be provided with training, support, mentorship, and a unique, exciting, and purposeful opportunity.

Belong fosters an inclusive culture where all aspects of diversity are key to our success. Whether for Chairperson or Trustee, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. To maintain board diversity, we particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of the criminal justice system, care leavers, and from people from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic backgrounds.

Belong’s Values

Inspiration - Genuinely believing that people can change, heal, and rehabilitate. Focusing on individual’s strengths and abilities. Role modelling evidence-based practice amongst other professionals.

Respect - Accepting people as they are. Being consistent, open and honest with people. Challenging harmful beliefs and behaviour.

Empowerment - Giving people the skills to move forward and take ownership of the future. Enabling people to talk about their experiences. Encouraging people to voice their needs and set goals.

Perseverance - Providing long term support when this is needed. Working through setbacks with people. Understanding that lasting change takes time.

Restoration - Restoring hope and self-worth Re-building relationships. Promoting a culture of hope within criminal justice systems.

Chairperson Role, Responsibilities and Attributes

The Chairperson leads the Board of Trustees and sets its agenda in consultation with the CEO. Their role is to enable Trustees to fulfil their responsibilities for overall governance and strategic direction. The Chairperson is responsible for ensuring that Belong complies with its governing document, charity law and other relevant regulations. The Board supports and empowers the CEO to lead the staff to achieve the organisation’s vision, mission and aims.

CHAIRPERSON MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Board and Governance

· Set strategic objectives with the CEO and lead the Board in meeting the organisation's aims, vision and goals, ensuring that appropriate strategies, plans, funding and governance arrangements are in place.

· Ensure the provision of accurate, timely and clear information to trustees, and ensure the effectiveness of individual trustees and the board as a whole in supporting Belong to deliver its mission.

· Ensure that the Board has the appropriate mix of experience and expertise to discharge its legal and governance responsibilities, and that Trustees are fully aware of those responsibilities.

· Ensure effective communication and implementation of Board decisions.

· Champion and challenge Belong to be a leader in diversity and inclusion

Executive

· Together with the Board, guide, monitor and support the CEO in delivery of objectives, including managing financial performance within any relevant financial constraints.

· Create a meaningful and productive working relationship with the Chief Executive in order to ensure harmonious working and the achievement of overall objectives.

· Ensure that the Chief Executive is fully supported to undertake their role, including agreeing annual objectives, as well as managing the CEO’s annual performance review.

· Support the CEO to ensure that the management of the organisation and its procedures (including audit procedures) are effective and appropriate; oversee the CEO’s management of risk and arrangements to comply with all relevant legal and other stakeholder requirements.

External

· Support the CEO to help retain and cultivate key constructive relationships with funders.

· Oversee the CEOs work to ensure that the organisation is suitably accountable to its donors and supporters.

· Uphold the highest standards of integrity and probity, both personally and in relation to Belong, ensuring the organisation aspires to the highest standards in all its dealings, internally and externally.

· Act as an ambassador and advocate for Belong and as a spokesperson where appropriate.

Essential Experience and Skills

· Experience of chairing an organisation or as a senior executive or non-executive member of a charity or Board.

· Operational or lived experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system.

· Previous working knowledge of mentoring, restorative justice or therapy work.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to bring together Trustees’ different perspectives and skills to achieve consensus through balanced discussion at Board level.

· Excellent listening skills.

· Excellent organisational skills.

· Ability to process sensitive, complex information.

· Ability to offer support, insight, information and guidance to others

· Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders e.g. voluntary sector organisations, prison service leadership, police leadership.

· Demonstrable financial acumen.

· A balanced and sound attitude to risk management.

· Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with internal and external relationships.

· Strong networks and connections and a willingness to draw upon contacts, where appropriate, for the benefit of Belong.

Essential Personal Attributes

· Honest

· Resilient

· Hard working

· Organised

· Self-motivated

· Confident

· Non-judgmental

· Flexible

· Reliable

· Committed to confidentiality and equal opportunities 

· Willing to learn and develop

TRUSTEE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

· To set the strategy for the organisation in consultation with Belong’s staff, service users and volunteers.

· To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document.

· To ensure that Belong pursues its charitable objectives as defined in its governing document.

· To ensure Belong applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.

· To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.

· To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

· To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.

· To protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds.

Collectively the trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:

· Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.

· Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

· Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.

· Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

Belong’s Trustees responsibilities also include:

· Supporting working group activities aligned to individual projects relevant to their skillset, as needed

· Signing off on the organisational policies and procedures

· Attending 6 board meeting per annum

· Preparing for Board meetings by reading papers in advance of the meeting

· Adhering to the confidentiality requirements of the Trustee role

· Acting as an Ambassador for Belong

Remuneration

There is no financial remuneration for either Chairperson or Trustee. Reasonable expenses for travel and childcare may be claimed.

Application

To apply please submit a CV (max 3 pages) and a covering letter (max 2 pages) explicitly addressing the following points:

• What motivates you to become Chairperson or Trustee with Belong Making Justice Happen
• How your skills and experiences align with our needs and organisation.
• Other skills and experience you can bring to the role of Chairperson or Trustee and how this relates to the work of Belong.
• Your experiences within the criminal justice system (if this is part of your lived experience that you would like to share) and how you want to use this to help others.

** Please note this vacancy has been extended with a deadline of 17th December **

Are you ready to make a profound impact on a small, local charity that has undergone a period of growth in the last 2 years?

Disability Huntingdonshire (DISH) is searching for a dynamic and dedicated individual to serve as Chair on our committed Board as the charity continues to grow and face the challenges of a changing economic, demographic, and political landscape.

Our goal is to support people in accessing the welfare and practical support they need, including disabled children and adults, unpaid family carers and older people.

As a charity, DISH is keen to improve its diversity and to have a board that reflects the lived experiences of the communities it supports. DISH warmly welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with varied skills and experiences and welcomes applicants who have had experience with the welfare benefits system.

The Open Spaces Society, Britain’s oldest conservation body, needs additional trustees to broaden our reach. If you are keen to develop strategy and policy for creating, defending and maintaining commons, greens, paths and open spaces, this role is for you.

Who we are

The Open Spaces Society was founded in 1865 and is Britain’s oldest national conservation body. A charity and a pressure group, we campaign for new, tougher laws to protect common land, town and village greens, urban and rural open spaces and public rights of way in town and country, throughout England and Wales. We give technical and practical advice on their law, protection, management and administration.

The society has some 2,000 members.

The role

The Open Spaces Society has been campaigning to protect rights to common land, village greens and public paths for more than 150 years. It is Britain’s oldest national conservation organisation. We are looking for additional trustees to join our enthusiastic board of seven members.

Trustees may be co-opted by the present board, but are expected to offer themselves for election by the membership at the first available opportunity.

Working collectively, trustees have three main responsibilities. These are to:

1. set a direction for the society,

2. ensure the society’s plans are carried out appropriately,

3. ensure the society meets its legal responsibilities.

The duties of a trustee are to:

4. ensure the society complies with its articles of association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations,

5. ensure that the society pursues its objects as defined in its articles of association,

6. ensure that the society directs its resources exclusively towards its objects,

7. in association with the general secretary, ensure that the organisation is adequately staffed, and that the staff and volunteers have appropriate support and resources to pursue organisational goals,

8. contribute actively to the board’s role of developing strategy, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets,

9. safeguard the reputation and values of the society,

10. ensure effective and efficient administration and financial stability,

11. appoint the general secretary and monitor her performance,

12. act in the best interests of the society at all times.

Person specification

Commitment to the society’s mission

Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship

Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort

Strategic vision

Objective and insightful judgement

Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

Adherence to Nolan’s seven principles of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership).​

How to apply

Please download the application form attached to apply.

Deadline: 15 January 2024

About the role: We are a small but rapidly growing charity at a pivotal moment in our evolution. We are looking for an exceptional person to take on the role of Treasurer/Trustee. The successful candidate will have a background in finance, strategy, governance and risk management.

About the Charity: At the Wilderness Foundation we work to keep people healthy and our planet wild! Since its inception in 1976 we have recognised the power of nature to bring about transformational personal growth and change the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people for the better. By connecting people to nature through our dynamic outreach programmes, we have achieved a strong track record of building resilience for those with challenging lives and introducing employment opportunities to young people who have been all but written off by society.

Each year we reach over 8,000 people across our diverse range of projects, including those struggling with mental health issues. Our experienced outdoor facilitators and therapists are uniquely skilled in empowering them to go beyond what they thought was possible. They build their resilience, whilst teaching them strategies, tools and techniques to look after their physical and mental wellbeing. In return, they have embraced our ‘leave no trace’ ethics, learnt to love nature and work with us to conserve it into the future. 

Main Duties of a Trustee (as listed by the Charity Commission)

• Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes to the public benefit

• Comply with the charity governing document and the law

• Act is the charity’s best interests

• Manage the charity’s resources responsibly

• Act with reasonable care and skill

• Ensure the charity is accountable

• Dedication to the charity’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, individuals, charities and companies.

Key tasks of the Treasurer/Trustee

he Treasurer/Trustee will oversee the monitoring of the organisation’s finances on behalf of the whole board of trustees, to report regularly on them to the board, lead the Finance and General Purposes Committee and to make sure that money and property are properly managed. They will ensure that bookkeeping, record keeping, and budgeting are done properly. This includes: 

• Ensuring proper systems are in place for budgeting, financial control and reporting;

• Overseeing and monitoring procedures to reduce the risk of fraud;

• Keeping all trustees properly informed about the state of the organisation’s finances and business processes;

• Ensuring financial reports to the trustees are comprehensible and properly discussed;

• Ensuring accounts and other financial reports are produced in the proper form and on time as required by other bodies (such as the Charity Commission & OSCR, & Companies House);

• Overseeing the appointment and communications with auditors or independent examiners, according to legal requirements.

• Monitor the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources, and report to the CEO and the board.

• Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the board of trustees at regular intervals.

• Act as a counter signatory for online banking and applications to funders.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure all strategic plans are financially appraised and budgets are aligned to both short-term and long-term objectives each year.

• Suggest alternative scenarios while evaluating strategic plans as part of the risk management process and as part of performance and reporting scenarios.

• Ensure a high standard of management accounting is maintained in order to support informed financial decisions and efficient management of daily operations.

• Support the CEO to prepare, produce and monitor the management accounts regularly.

• Create greater transparency and accountability to improve resource allocation and charity’s image by adding specific measures as per the Charities Statement of Recorded Practice (SORP) guidelines

• Explain technicalities of accounts in plain language which is fully understood by the trustees.

• Develop a reserves policy and safeguard the organisation’s finances.

• Keep the board informed of free reserves position regularly and provide advice to cope with changing circumstances.

• Chair finance committees in line with standing orders and terms of reference and report findings/developments back to the board of trustees.

• Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant or demonstrable financial experience/expertise with not for profit awareness and knowledge.

• Competent IT skills.

• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the board and other stakeholders.

• Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, and the Treasurer role in particular

• Good communication and leadership skills

Time Commitment

• The Treasurer/Trustee will be expected to visit the charity office at least once every two months to meet with the Finance Team and/or CEO.

• The board meets a minimum of 4 times a year and the Treasurer/Trustee is expected to be available for all meetings, in person or virtual – dates agreed in advance.

• The Treasurer/Trustee will Chair the Finance & General Purposes Committee which meets 4 times a year.

Location

Board meetings are conducted at either the Charity office (CM3 3FE) or virtually, by prior agreement

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.

Trustee with organisation and planning, event management or marketing skills to join the board of DUO, a small charity which was set up to raise funds to enhance the delivery of care to patients and former patients of the Urology Department at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford and other Oxfordshire hospitals. They have, over the years, been very successful in organising fund-raising events and in collecting donations to provide very necessary medical equipment and amenities for the main ward and out-patients departments and supporting nurse education, all to improve patient care for the thousands of in-patients and out-patients who are treated by the Urology Departments each year.

The Role: we are looking for trustees to work with our existing trustees of DUO, all volunteers, some of whom wish to move aside over the next few years as they are “getting on” in age.

You do not need a background in hospitals or in medicine. You will be expected to bring your own experience to the board and prepare for, attend and actively participate in trustee meetings and support the achievement of DUO’s charitable objectives and help organise fund-raising activities. These have included what are now well-established quiz evenings and sponsored walks etc. but we are open to new ideas for raising funds. Board meetings are held every few months, either at the Churchill Hospital or on Zoom.

As a trustee you will also assist in ensuring that DUO complies with relevant laws and practice and assist in the management of the charity’s resources, ensuring accountability.

 What we are looking for: we welcome all applicants, young or old, who can bring enthusiasm and commitment to the role. You do not need previous governance experience as the existing trustees will pass on the skills required. You will need to live in Oxfordshire.

What difference will you make: the trustee will assist in the promotion of the charity’s objectives and benefit Urology Dept. in-patients and out-patients and the wider community. You will be able to help shape the way we go about meeting our objectives and how they are delivered to benefit individuals and the community.