Safeguarding Trustee Volunteer Roles
Share Psychotherapy is a long-standing psychotherapy charity providing long term, low cost therapy. We specifically aim to help people who cannot afford or cannot access therapy elsewhere. If you would like to joinn our board and help to guide and grow the charity as we move into our next phase we would like to hear from you!
We are especially interested in hearing from people with clinical, therapeutic or safeguarding experience but are looking for people with experience & skills in any of the following:
- Fundraising
- Service user involvement
- Web design and digital marketing
- Management and business systems
- Clinical management - especially in mental health
- High-level psychotherapeutic skills and experience
- Accounting, Budget Management & Financial Risk management
Share Psychotherapy is one of Sheffield’s leading mental health charities. Established for over 40 years we offer medium to long term therapy at nominal fees, primarily to people on low incomes. This therapy is delivered through a range of psychodynamic & creative modalities. We therefore work at the vital intersection of psychological distress & poverty in the city, providing high quality, long term therapy to people who could not otherwise obtain such help, especially those on low incomes.
Our clients are often experiencing serious mental and emotional distress, through anxiety, depression, difficulty with relationships or traumatic life events.
We are part way through a change process at Share - developing and strengthening our clinical services, improving our administrative and business systems and strengthening our financial position. We want to build upon our position as a centre of excellence in psychotherapy and make an even bigger contribution to improving mental health in Sheffield.
Would you like to help us in this venture? We are looking for people with specialist skills who are willing to help in a voluntary capacity; either as a trustee on our board, or as a specialist volunteer contributing on a project basis. We are willing to consider a wide range of contributions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you possess leadership, finance, or administrative skills? Brownberrie Lane Childcare and Education is seeking dedicated individuals to join our board of trustees and help guide our organisation to continued success.
Who we are
Brownberrie Lane Childcare and Education is an Ofsted outstanding-rated childcare setting located in Horsforth. Our organisation is committed to enhancing the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age. Through appropriate play, education, and care facilities, we create a supportive environment where children can thrive.
The role
We are seeking the following –
- Chair – Responsibilities include organising meetings, managing the agenda, overseeing trustee statements for accounts, and acting as a point of contact for complaints or safeguarding issues.
- Treasurer – Collaborate with management to forecast and manage the budget, liaise with accountants, and ensure financial accountability.
- Trustee Member – Provide support and guidance to the board, take notes during meetings, and ensure administrative tasks are up to date.
Requirements:
- Immediate availability to take over from outgoing trustees.
- Commitment to the organisation’s mission and values.
- Willingness to dedicate a few hours per month to the role.
- This role only requires a few hours a month of your time as much of the day to day running is handled internally with staff members.
Immediate appointments are available, and interviews will be scheduled promptly.
DBS checked.
South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) want to strengthen their Board of Trustees with up to 4 new Trustee appointments, including a Treasurer. These are voluntary positions and provide opportunity to help SWAN to develop its strategic direction and sustain innovative services to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, primarily, but not solely, in counties across the South of England.
SWAN began life in Wiltshire and over the past 25 years has expanded into Somerset, Bristol, Dorset, Isle of Wight, West Berkshire and Portsmouth. We deliver high quality, independent advocacy services supporting a diverse range of vulnerable people. We have developed a model of advocacy which ensures everyone, including the most marginalised, have the same rights and opportunities as their fellow citizens. Our services are free at the point of delivery, confidential and non-judgemental.
We work with people from all walks of life and have already supported thousands of the most disadvantaged people to have their voice heard and their choices respected by those that are making decisions about their future.
We are looking for dynamic and empathetic people to become trustees within our organisation, people who have the passion and drive to support SWAN and help us to ensure that the voices around our Board table reflect and understand the communities we work in. We would encourage people from all sections of our communities to apply , but particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, and LGBTQ+ applicants because these groups are currently under-represented on our Board. We are happy to accept applications from people without prior Board experience but who can evidence their commitment to our purpose, values and ambitions and show a willingness to learn in the role.
The organisation is led and managed by the Chief Executive and the Executive Team who oversee the delivery of our services and the infrastructure that underpins them, and we believe that this, coupled with sound governance, will help us to achieve our vision and maximise our reach and impact.
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate some of the following:
• Experiences that will bring different perspectives to our organisation i.e. being a member of , or working in, diverse or minority communities.
• Having direct experience of using advocacy or support services
• An understanding of, or interest in, the lives of vulnerable adults including those who have been victims of hate crime
• An understanding of, or interest in, the wider voluntary sector
• A commitment and willingness to improving the lives of vulnerable people
• Integrity, strategic vision and relationship building skills
• Governance, finance, and/or entrepreneurial experience
• Good communication skills and knowing how to work as part of a team
· For the treasurer role some experience of managing and understanding budgets and financial reports would also be required.
Time commitment averages 1 day a month, meeting locations are flexible and either face to face or virtual. Trustee expenses, including travel are paid.
Please note that for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a current DBS check.
If you believe you would add value to our Board we would love to hear from you. Please contact Sarah Gibson for further information on how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a Treasurer to join our board of trustees. The Treasurer, in addition to their role as trustee will oversee income, expenditure and support SCIP to manage cash flow and safeguard the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Joining Respond as a Trustee - January 2024
Background Information
Founded in 1991, Respond is a national charity that seeks to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced trauma. We are committed to bringing about positive change for our clients and their families, enabling them to lead richer and more resilient lives.
Respond's services for children, young people and adults are:
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Survivors' psychotherapy
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Family support services
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Advocacy, including ISVA and domestic abuse services.
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Training, consultancy and reflective practice
Respond supports charities that campaign for equality and inclusion with the aim to prevent abuse and equip individuals and their families to come to terms with their experiences and live more positive lives.
Our specialist training, supervision, reflective practice and consultancy equips agencies and health / social care providers to deliver trauma-informed services. This includes responding to and providing consultancy and training for significant events such as institutional abuse.
Our income base is diverse with trust funds and grants continuing to be a vital part of maintaining core services Respond offers, alongside donations from trusts and foundations. We also continue to have larger ongoing or spot contracts for our work for NHS commissioners and local authorities.
It is a good opportunity to join Respond's Board at this time, following our restructure and as we move towards the last year of our current strategy for 2022-25. Following a challenging period due to changing funding landscape and closure of some services, we will be focused on consolidation and improving impact measurement to secure long-term financial sustainability.
The role of the Board of Trustees
The Trustees (or 'Board members') are trustees of the charity and directors of the limited company. They are responsible for the governance, setting the strategic direction and monitoring the implementation of the strategy. The Board ensures that the charity acts in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
The Board has responsibility for:
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ensuring the charity acts in accordance with its charitable purpose and is providing public benefit and meets its legal obligations;
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making decisions in the best interests of the charity;
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developing the multi-year strategy;
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monitoring the management of the finances and resources of the organisation (operations, budget, property, workforce and tenders);
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monitoring performance, quality and impact;
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appointing and appraising the CEO.
Who we’re looking for
Following a recent skills audit within the current Board, the Board is seeking trustees with the following skills or experiences;
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Finance - This person will have a financial qualification and will enable the Board to ensure the sound financial health of the charity. The person will collaborate with the Finance Director to ensure that the organisation has systems that meet sector best practice and ensures financial accountability. This trustee will be the Treasurer and chair the Finance Committee.
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Human Resources (HR) - This person will have experience in working in HR roles, preferably in the voluntary sector. This person will help review and strengthen Respond’s HR policies, set up and lead the people committee and guide the Leadership team in dealing with complex HR issues including change management.
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Fundraising, Marketing and Comms – This person will work closely with our Head of Development and Commissioning on our income strategy and communications strategy.
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Psychotherapy /working in a trauma informed setting – As an organisation providing psychotherapy and arts therapies for autistic people and people with learning disabilities, we are looking for a trustee with experience of working as a therapist with a systems-psychodynamic approach.
The Board wants to ensure that the charity's 'beneficiaries' are represented in its governance. We encourage applications from people who have lived experience of autism, learning disabilities and/or trauma-informed work (either directly or through family members). How the Board carries out meetings will also be reviewed to accommodate adjustments requested by new trustees with learning disabilities or who are autistic. (Please refer to a separate document if you or someone you know with lived experience may be interested)
Person Specification
The following knowledge, experience and skills are essential for the role:
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a commitment to the mission of Respond;
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senior experience, ideally including one or more of the following areas – finance, human resources, fundraising/marketing, legal, compliance, hard-to-reach communities, caring/social care, psychotherapy, commissioning.
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ability to identify creative solutions to problems within limited resources;
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good analytical skills;
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ability to think strategically;
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independence and flexibility in thinking;
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ability to communicate efficiently and connect with a wide range of people, internally and externally;
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a willingness to meet the minimum time requirement (see below);
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an understanding of the legal duties of trusteeship set out in the Charity Commission's 'The Essential Trustee'; and
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an ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to make decisions for the good of Respond.
Trustees will be expected to demonstrate the following personal attributes:
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good interpersonal skills including listening;
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commitment to excellence and high expectations of self and others;
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values people and the contribution of all stakeholders;
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sound judgment;
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team-oriented with a supportive approach.
Respond is dedicated to developing opportunities for Trustees to be appointed reflecting greater and varied diversity among our Board of Trustees, so we welcome applications by suitably qualified candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital or parental status, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We particularly welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented on the board.
What we offer
New trustees will:
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Receive induction and training;
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Develop new skills and competencies;
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Meet new people and develop professional networks;
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Contribute to ensuring that the charity offers high quality effective services to autistic people and people with learning disabilities who have experienced trauma, who are in need;
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An annual appraisal
Time requirement - What is involved?
Trustees attend eight Board meetings per year approximately every six-eight weeks currently on a Tuesday evening 5:30pm to 8pm. Meetings are in London, and remote access is available for trustees who live/work outside London.
Each Trustee is expected to be an active member of the Respond community, committing 5 to 10 hours per month to the charity which may also involve being on a sub-committee such as; Finance Committee, Clinical Governance and Safeguarding Committee each of which meets four times per year, typically during normal office hours online or in London.
Trustees are expected to attend an induction session at Respond prior to their first Board meeting. Trustees are expected to attend all Board meetings. Other meetings are away-days over a weekend.
Trustees are invited to the annual general meeting, which takes place typically in November.
Trustees may claim expenses incurred in effectively carrying out their duties, in accordance with Respond’s Trustee Expenses Policy.
Papers are distributed one week in advance of meetings. In addition, Trustees are expected to review documents and communicate with other board members and senior staff between meetings. Every effort will be made to ensure that trustees with learning disabilities or who are neurodiverse have access to documents in formats that they can understand or have the support available for them to fully participate as trustees.
Occasionally, circumstances may require urgent meetings (either face-to-face or virtual) to examine strategic issues or items requiring Board approval
Duration of the role
Board terms are for a five-year term following which the person can be elected to serve another three years.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Treasurer Role Description
About us
We are a global alliance of 47 local organisations in 38 countries, working on the front line with children and families in need. Our vision is a world in which children and families everywhere have access to the support they need to survive and thrive. Our mission is to make that happen through research, knowledge exchange, campaigning and humanitarian responses. We are registered as a charity under the Charity Commission for England and Wales and have two subsidiaries registered in New Zealand and in the US.
What we do
As local practitioners, we provide direct support every day to children and families in our communities, based on our frontline knowledge of what they need most. As an alliance, we use this local insight to inform research, practice exchange, campaigning and humanitarian responses. These lead to change nationally, regionally and globally. Through research, we gather and analyse evidence to discover and develop better ways to help children and families to live well. Through knowledge exchange, we maximise the reach of solutions that have been shown to work so they can be used to support even more children and families. Through campaigning, we influence and inspire others to take action for children and families worldwide.
For more information about our work and our members, please visit our website.
About the role
We are looking for a Treasurer with experience of working with not for profits in setting strategic financial direction and it would be desirable if they have experience in complying with the regulations of the Charity Commission for England and Wales or similar regulatory bodies.
You would be joining our board at an exciting time, as we implement our new strategy, build on our campaigns and broaden our advocacy to mobilise greater support and achieve change. In line with this, we have built our model on realistic income forecasts, we plan to maintain the net unrestricted funds available, we are building restricted funding streams to fund our thematic priorities, we continue to align income and expenditure on 6 month, 12 month and 18 month time horizons and we carefully manage the commitment of our remaining surplus reserves.
Responsibilities of the Treasurer
In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee (see below), the responsibility of the Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation's affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that the organisation has policies and systems in place to ensure robust financial planning, implementation and reporting. For example, by taking a lead role on behalf of the board in:
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Reviewing budgets, accounts and financial statements, and recommending them to the Board for approval
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Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs
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Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy
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Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
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Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate investment policy
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Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies
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Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised through external audits and internal reviews and that any recommendations are implemented
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Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
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Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the General Meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way
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Chairing the Resource Mobilisation and Communications Committee (formerly the Finance and Human Resources Committee) and leading meetings three times a year
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Ensuring that organisation has processes in place to meet any compliance requirements
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Ensuring the organisation has a risk management process in place
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Reviewing and signing financial transactions and other documentation that requires board approval
Family values mutual accountability and has a Responsibility Framework which outlines responsibilities and rights for board trustees, members and staff. The Treasurer has a key role in ensuring that mutual accountability is upheld in areas of finance by identifying and highlighting potential conflicts of loyalty..
General duties of a trustee of a Trustee of Family For Every Child
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To ensure that Family for Every Child complies with its governing documents, UK charity law, UK company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations of a UK registered charity
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To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its Articles of Association, and that it uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
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To ensure that the organisation operates within the parameters laid down by the members in the Governance Manual
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To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. In doing so, to ensure that the Board has taken account of input from the membership
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To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
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To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
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To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
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To monitor the performance of the Chief Executive Officer
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To represent the organisation externally
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To represent the board on relevant subsidiary entities
Person specification
We are looking for someone with the following experience and capability:
All trustees need to have the following:
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Understanding, or commitment to acquire an understanding, of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trustees of a UK charity. Acceptance of these duties, responsibilities and liabilities, and a commitment to operate within them.
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Good, independent judgement and the ability to operate at a strategic level.
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An ability and willingness to work as a part of a team and to support the staff team.
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Understanding and empathy with Family for Every Child’s vision, mission, values and beliefs.
In addition to the trustee person specification, the Treasurer needs to have:
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Financial and business experience at a senior management or director level
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An understanding of the charity sector, for example an appreciation of the operations, accounting (including SORP) and legal framework in the UK
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Experience in complying with the regulations of the Charity Commission for England and Wales or a similar regulatory body
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Significant experience of financial management and strategy
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Some experience of charity fundraising is desirable
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The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
Desirable, but not essential requirements:
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experience of working with or on a board
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a qualified member of a recognised accountancy body
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Experience of both local and international not for profits.
Time Commitment
This is a substantial and responsible role, and will suit someone able to commit about 18-20 hours three times a year. This includes about 18 hours a year for meetings (which are held on Zoom at a time which is most mutually convenient for attendees in different time zones), as well as time for reading and preparation.
Board and committee meetings are three times a year, and there may be ad hoc meetings between the regular meetings. If the Treasurer also sits on the board of a subsidiary entity, there are additional three board meetings. In addition, trustees are requested to provide support and guidance to the CEO and other Secretariat staff on an ongoing basis.
The initial term is a three-year period which can be reviewed by the Board..
Our commitment to diversity
We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. Family’s board is international and we wish to continue to strengthen representation of different cultures and world views. We are hoping to appoint a Treasurer to bring further diversity to our board, and who will enrich our governance by bringing different perspectives and experiences, which reflect our global alliance. The Treasurer does not have to be based in the UK, or be a UK national, and we welcome candidates outside Europe and the US.
Remuneration
Please note that this is an advisory role, with no remuneration. Expenses for travel, as
required, will be reimbursed by Family for Every Child in accordance with our policies.
Family for Every Child has zero-tolerance for abuse and exploitation of all people and all Trustees are expected to understand and comply with the Safeguarding policy (which includes the safeguarding code of conduct) and other related policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hatch is seeking to recruit up to three new Trustees to its governing Board. This is a significant opportunity to work with a dynamic and inspiring organisation to make a real difference to social and environmental challenges by supporting social entrepreneurs and those from diverse backgrounds.
Hatch is proactively looking to recruit individuals from diverse backgrounds, and/or individuals with personal understanding and experience of the challenges that many of our entrepreneurs face who are from underrepresented backgrounds. Hatch specifically supports founders from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, people with disabilities and we also focus on social entrepreneurs.
Responsibilities
Trustees are responsible for governance, strategic oversight and ambassadorship on behalf of Hatch, a charitable organisation. Trustees take overall stewardship and responsibility for the well-being of Hatch, providing strategic direction and ensuring that Hatch operates effectively to deliver its vision and mission.
Trustees act to uphold the core ethos and values of the organisation, fulfilling a duty of care in accordance with its governing documents, charity law and regulatory requirements.
Key Trustee Duties
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Contributing actively in providing strategic direction to Hatch; agreeing overall policy, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets and in line with Hatch mission and values
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Ensuring that Hatch complies with its Articles of Association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
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Ensuring Hatch applies its resources responsibly and exclusively in pursuance of its mission and its objects as defined in its Articles of Association
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Safeguarding the assets, staff and beneficiaries of the charity by ensuring risks are managed and mitigated, as appropriate
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Ensuring the financial stability of Hatch including ensuring appropriate controls and procedures are implemented and followed
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Ensuring that Hatch is accountable to its founders, funders and other stakeholders and that the Hatch team and volunteers are responsible to the Board
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Safeguarding and promoting the reputation and values of Hatch, including acting as an Ambassador for Hatch
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Acting in the best interest of the charity, its beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times, in accordance with its public benefit,
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Applying skills and experience to question and challenge in good faith, contribute to Board discussions and to taking balanced and informed Board decisions
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Appointing and monitoring the performance of the CEO
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Conduct an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the Chief Executive in consultation with other Trustees
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Being collectively responsible for the actions of the organisation and other trustees
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Maintaining confidentiality about sensitive or confidential information received in the course of fulfilling your role as Trustee
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Declaring any conflict between personal or professional interests and those of the charity
In addition you may be asked to
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Participate in activities with the Hatch team and Trustees to help you get to know the organisation.
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Expand the network, resources, and funds available to Hatch by making introductions and connecting the charity to relevant contacts in your network
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Meet with Hatch’s prospective and current donors/ funders, where appropriate, as part of our donor experience and stewardship strategy
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Act as a signatory to Hatch documentation, fundraising proposals and/or the regulatory statements for the Charity Commission and Companies House
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Keep informed about Hatch’s activities and wider issues that affect our work
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Participate in other tasks as arise from time to time, such as recruiting Hatch team members and representing Hatch at functions and meetings as appropriate
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Participate in or lead on a particular project, if relevant to their interests, experience and professional network.
Time Commitment
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Four formal Board meetings per year held in Central/South, London (or online) (2 hours per meeting), plus time to review the Board pack sent one week in advance of each Board meeting
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Up to four additional meetings per year of trustees and staff members to develop strategy, ideas etc
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Additional Training and Development sessions are offered to all trustees around effective trusteeship, impact measurement, finance management and more (via external providers)
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Ad hoc engagement and support to the CEO, other staff and board members
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Engagement with Hatch staff, programmes and founders as relevant
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Attendance at Hatch’s fundraising events and ad hoc fundraising meetings as relevant
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Hatch Trustees are appointed to serve for a term of 3 years and are be able to stand for re-election for a further 2 terms (maximum service 9 years)
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Prospective trustees start as Board Observers with Hatch, enabling you and the team to assess if we’re a good fit. Being a Board Observer comes with most of the same responsibilities and commitments as a full trusteeship does. We would expect prospective trustees to be Board Observers with Hatch for 3 - 6 months (1 - 2 board meetings and engagement opportunities) before being asked to become a full trustee where this is mutually desirable
Person specification
You are committed to inclusive leadership, and to working collaboratively with a dynamic CEO, team and trustees to develop an ambitious organisation.
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Commitment to Hatch vision, mission and values
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Interest in entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, inclusive economy, impact investment, proactive approaches to diversity and inclusion, inclusive leadership
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Willingness, ability, energy, commitment and drive to help Hatch develop its ambitious plans for growth
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Excellent communication skills with a willingness to speak your mind
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Strategic vision,
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Sound, independent judgement
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Ability to think creatively
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An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of Hatch, its team and its beneficiaries.
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Nolan’s seven principles of public life:
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Selflessness
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Integrity
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Objectivity
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Accountability
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Transparency
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Honesty
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Leadership
We are interested in receiving applications with skills and experience in one or more of these areas
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Digital Learning Expert: Hatch needs to think about its online offering to founders in new formats and in ways that will continue to deliver value to founders and partners. Online Learning, Virtual Reality, AI & Data, Connected Communities are areas where we would like to strengthen the board with someone who has skills/ expertise and a network we can tap into to assess and continue to develop Hatch’s online offer and to assess platform opportunities bringing together specific stakeholder groups (e.g. founders/ mentors).
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Digital PR, Marketing, Comms: Hatch has made great strides on developing its Marketing & Comms team. As Hatch grows we want to continue to build our brand and ensure opportunities to share our work, mission and impact with the world are delivered to the best of our abilities. We are looking for someone with specific skills, experience and network to support Hatch’s brand building and influencing, particularly with Public Relations background.
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Fundraising: Hatch is actively looking to diversify its income , which currently mainly comes from corporate partners (around 70-80%). We believe there is a big opportunity to work with more trusts & foundations and individual philanthropists on a strategic level as well as work with local or central government. We’d welcome people who have an understanding of the world of Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations and might even be involved in running one or working in one.
Further information about Hatch, and its impact to date can be found on our website.
Equal Opportunities
We believe everyone has potential. We are committed to increasing diversity among business owners, and we want to do the same for our team. If you’ve read this far, and you like the sound of the job, but you’re worried you don’t quite fit the requirements, we’d love it if you went ahead and applied.
Data Privacy Policy
We will process your personal data for recruitment purposes only and in accordance with our Data Privacy Policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you help to create a future where all children enjoy, explore and shape the world through STEM?
Cambridge Science Centre (CSC), an independent Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education charity, is devoted to inspiring young people with hands-on learning and helping foster a lifelong love of STEM.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about STEM education and in helping us reach underprivileged communities. Someone who is willing and excited to learn what it means to be a Trustee, and to work within our team.
Our current Board is especially keen to hear the voices and opinions of younger people. Therefore, we are recruiting for a Young Trustee (age 18-30) to join our Board.
You do not have to have prior experience as a Trustee – we will provide training and ongoing mentoring until you are confident in the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview: As a Charity Trustee, you will play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of Tilehouse Counselling, a Hitchin based mental health charity providing free or subsidised professional counselling to people aged 13+ living in our charitable area. Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the charity is effectively managed and fulfils its objectives in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
We are actively seeking trustees from diverse racial backgrounds, faiths, genders, sexualities and traditions to join our Board. We believe that diversity strengthens our ability to fulfil our mission and serve the diverse needs of our community effectively. We welcome individuals from all walks of life, including those who bring unique perspectives, experiences, and expertise to our board. If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to positive change in North Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, we encourage you to apply to become a trustee with us.
We are particularly looking for prospective Trustees with;
- Global Majority heritage
- Lived experience of mental ill-health and /or counselling and therapy
- Professional experience in HR, legal, safeguarding, marketing or fundraising fields
- Lived experience of the needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals
- Hindu, Muslim or Jewish faith
Board Responsibilities:
The below responsibilities are collective and an individual Trustee may feel more or less able to lead on any particular area. You don’t need experience of all these in order to become a Trustee and training is available.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with fellow trustees to establish the charity's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
- Governance Oversight: Provide effective oversight of the charity's governance structure, policies and procedures to comply with relevant laws, regulations and best practices.
- Financial Management: Review and approve the charity's annual budget, financial statements and financial policies. Monitor financial performance and ensure proper stewardship of resources.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks to the charity's operations, reputation and financial health. Take proactive measures to mitigate risks and ensure the charity's sustainability.
- Fundraising and Resource Development: Support the development and implementation of fundraising strategies to secure funding for the charity's service. Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors and funding partners.
- Service Oversight: Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the charity's counselling service in achieving its mission and objectives.
- Community Engagement: Represent the charity in the community and build relationships with stakeholders.
- Ethical and Legal Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all aspects of the charity's operations to comply with relevant laws, regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Board Development: Participate in board meetings and any relevant training and development.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to the Mission: Demonstrated passion for the charity's mission (find out more here) and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
- Integrity and Accountability: Strong ethical values, integrity and a sense of accountability for the effective governance and management of the charity.
- Time Commitment: Willingness to commit time and effort to fulfil trustee responsibilities, including attending meetings, reviewing documents and participating in board activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust are seeking
Voluntary Trustees
Are you able to bring your skills and experience to help with Nature’s Recovery? Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is the leading local charity dedicated to the conservation of nature and connecting people with their local wildlife
Trustee Tenure : 4 year term – maximum 3 terms
Regularity : 9 meetings a year + additional opportunities
Location: The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT
Help us to protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promote understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.
We are looking for Trustees to join our Board at an exciting time of growth and ambition. Join us on our journey to reach 30% of land managed for wildlife by 2030 and 1 in 4 people taking action for wildlife in Staffordshire.
No previous experience of acting as a Trustee is necessary. We are especially looking for applicants with experience or knowledge in the following areas:
· Charity Sector Finance and/or Fundraising
· IT & Digital expertise
· Education/children sector, including safeguarding
· Environment and Ecology
The role of our Trustees is varied and stimulating. You will be bringing your expertise, experience and passions to help lead a dynamic, multi-functional, multi specialist organisation.
Closing Date: Friday 5th April 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 29th April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Please upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form.
Bookmark Reading Charity – we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading
In a ‘normal’ year, one in four children in an average class will leave primary school unable to read well. These children will struggle in school and beyond. They are at risk of becoming one of 7 million UK adults who struggle with basic reading every day.
Reading isn’t just about books. It’s about reading a road sign, a safety manual, a birthday card. It’s understanding a job application and the prescription that could help save your life. Children from disadvantaged homes are most at risk: four in ten children on free school meals are not able to read well by the age of 11. Poor literacy can lead to limited job prospects, poor health, low self-esteem, and even reduced life expectancy.
Our Chair, Sharon Pindar, knows this from personal experience: her mum was unable to read. That is why Sharon created Bookmark.
At Bookmark, we want every child to read.
As a leading reading charity for primary school children, we partner with schools to develop whole school reading cultures and provide one-to-one reading support. Through our flexible volunteer-led programme, we give children the reading skills and confidence they need for a fair chance in life.
We are now growing fast and expanding into new areas, in addition to increasing our service lines. Last academic year, Bookmark delivered over 40,193 reading sessions to children at risk of being left behind. We have just delivered our 100,000th reading session and are aiming to deliver ~ 50,000 sessions in 2023/24.
For the children who need us, you can change their story.
A Bookmark Reading Charity trustee
Role specification
The duties of a Bookmark Trustee are as follows:
- Working with fellow Trustees to shape, drive and monitor the Charity’s strategy and ensure Bookmark has a clear strategic direction
- Preparing for, and participating fully in, board meetings and one or more sub-committees as required
- Using any specific skills, knowledge or experience you have to help the Board reach quick and sound decisions by 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
- Supporting the Charity to ensure it is a diverse and inclusive organisation, by acting as a Board level diversity champion who, together with the Senior Leadership Team, will advocate the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and be accountable for improving practice and communicating our diversity strategies to the Charity’s staff, volunteer and school communities, and other stakeholders
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the Charity, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
- Ensuring the Charity complies with charity law requirements and any other laws or regulations that apply to the Charity
- Ensuring that the Charity defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets
- Safeguarding the good name and values of the Charity and promoting the Charity externally
- Ensuring that the Charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects for the benefit of the public
- 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
- Managing risks with a considered, proportionate and balanced approach
Person specification
Essential:
- Experience in communications, PR, marketing (especially digital marketing), or the scale up of an organisation / operational capability
- Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to social change as well as to Bookmark Reading Charity, its strategic objectives and cause
- A passionate commitment to equality and diversity
- An understanding that Bookmark is a commercially driven, fast paced and dynamic charity
- Good, independent judgement and an ability to think creatively
- A willingness to speak their mind
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
- Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to employ a coaching, mentoring approach to leadership
- Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the Charity
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of normal working hours
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Desirable:
We would welcome applicants with strong skills, experience or knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
- Lived experience of not being able to read or have worked in the literary space
- An awareness of developments in the voluntary sector and areas of interest to the charity
- Experience and an understanding of strategy development
- Experience of charity governance and working with organisations associated with children/ education
- Fundraising and/ or business growth/ entrepreneurial experience and skills
- Digital and IT
- Finance and accounting
Commitment
- Trustees are expected to commit around 10 hours per month to the Charity.
- Board meetings are usually held 4 times per year, either in person (Central London) or remotely. In addition, Trustees will be required to attend sub-committees which meet 2 to 3 times per year.
- There is also opportunity for Trustees to be involved in specific projects depending on skills, capacity, and interest.
- Outside of Board and committee meetings, staff may seek to consult with Trustees on particular subjects and the Trustees are also expected to represent the Charity at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.
- Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term and can be re-elected.
- The role is unpaid, however reasonable expenses are paid in line with the Charity’s expenses policy.
Equality and diversity
- Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
- Bookmark, and the charity sector more generally, supports a diverse range of communities, people and causes. However, this diversity is not reflected in our personnel, particularly at senior leadership and board level.
- We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. However, as we seek to increase the diversity of our trustee board, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBT+, disabled and socially diverse candidates, who are currently under-represented among our trustees.
- We welcome any candidate who can contribute greater diversity in its widest sense to the Board, including diversity of background, life experience, career path and thought.
Safeguarding
Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Notes
The values we all demonstrate
We have heart
• We care deeply about what we do; it is our driving force
• We believe in the potential of all children and the power of communities to support them
• We fuel our work with optimism and a positive energy, supporting each other through challenges and celebrating our achievements
We are curious
• We are interested and constantly learning so that we can adapt to improve the support we provide
• We ask questions and contribute outside of our specialties to develop great ideas
• We have the courage to challenge the norm in search of a better alternative
We are a team
• We work together with our volunteers, schools, partners and supporters
• We embrace diversity and celebrate differing perspectives and backgrounds
• We listen well and communicate clearly to seek understanding and achieve better outcomes
We act with integrity
• We are trusted to always keep safeguarding at the heart of what we do
• We are honest and open within our teams and across our communities
• We are professional and hold the highest expectations of ourselves and one another
We make it happen
• We work hard – and smart – to fulfil our promises and make an impact
• We are proud of what we have achieved and we know there is always more to do
• We each play an important role in Bookmark’s story and consider how our actions impact the charity’s vision
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about addressing the societal injustices faced by disabled people? Do you have the skills to lead the Board of a fast-growing, ambitious charity providing support and making a tangible difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism?
Share Community is seeking a Chair for our Board of Trustees, and up to three further Trustees to fill upcoming vacancies on our Board.
Role: Chair, Share Community
The Chair is a crucial role for Share, working closely with the Chief Executive to provide inspirational leadership, and ensure the charity delivers its mission and vision. Alongside all the other trustees the Chair will provide oversight of the Charity’s governance and strategic direction.
The Chair will be committed to reducing the social injustice faced by disabled people, and model Share’s organisational values: we’re inclusive, supportive and ambitious and work with kindness, integrity and respect.
The principal responsibilities of the Chair include:
- Leading the trustee body in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of Share Community;
- Working in partnership with the Chief Executive, Executive Team and other trustees to ensure the charity delivers on its strategic and charitable objectives, vision, purpose and values;
- Ensuring that the Board reviews strategic issues, risks and opportunities on a regular basis, and can satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate risks.
Share is seeking a leader with experience at Board level as either a Trustee or Executive Director. Previous experience as a Chair is not a requirement of the role.
Role: Trustee, Share Community
Share’s trustee team has responsibility for overseeing strategy and performance. Share currently has ten trustees, and in light of some current trustees coming to the end of their term, is looking to recruit three more with the enthusiasm, skills and commitment we need to help guide Share through the next phase of its development.
Prospective Trustees must have a commitment to Share’s vision and values, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of disabled people. Share is particularly keen to encourage applications from individuals with specific experience of:
- Fundraising, particularly growing or diversifying income streams;
- Property and estates management;
- Setting up or running a social enterprise.
Share is looking for people with or without Board level experience, and we would welcome applications from adults of all ages.
Representation
Share believes strongly that diversity of thought and experience directly contributes to better organisational outcomes, and that the composition of the Charity’s leadership should be reflective of the diversity of Share’s student body.
Share is therefore particularly keen to encourage applications for the Chair and Trustee roles from groups currently under-represented on the Board, including people who have lived experience of disability or caring for someone with a disability, those from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and men.
About Share
Share is a charity based in Wandsworth and Lambeth, working with adults with learning disabilities and autism.
The story of Share began in 1972, when a group of disabled people came together as a self-help group to improve employment and training opportunities for disabled people. Over the years, Share has grown and evolved, responding to changing needs and opportunities.
Share appointed a new Chief Executive in 2022, and the Charity is in the second year of a three-year strategy. Delivery of our strategy will help Share achieve its mission of providing a safe, empowering and progressive experience where disabled adults can develop their skills, wellbeing and purpose to enable them to live happier, healthier and more independent lives.
Share principally supports people from south west London, with the majority of students coming from Wandsworth and Lambeth. Share currently operates from four sites and supports more than 160 students each week across our range of programmes which focus on personal development, independent living skills, and employability.
Share’s vision is to live in a world where disabled adults are genuinely valued and included, can make choices and have the freedom to fulfil their ambitions. Share is inclusive, supportive and ambitious and works with kindness, integrity and respect.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
JOIN OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
We are seeking professionals, to strengthen the Board at a time of exciting change and challenge. People who are willing to accept ultimate responsibility for directing our affairs and can demonstrate a combination of intellect, communication and listening skills.
We are also specifically interested in those with experience in the following areas:
- Hospitality - running multifunctional venues
- Charity Children and Young People Services
Overview of Trustee duties
- Ensure that the Trust operates in accordance with its Trust Deed and objectives
- Promote the Trust and its charitable objectives
- Support the operation of the Trust by making their particular experience and expertise available to the Chief Executive
- Oversee the operation of the agreed plans during the financial year and hold the Chief Executive and their Leadership Team to account for the delivery of the agreed plans and targets
- Agree the strategy and annual business plans and provide for the long term financial health of the Trust
- Oversee compliance of Company Law and Charity Law, and meet the requirements of the Charity Commission
- To safeguard the good name and values of the Trust • Act as an Ambassador for Brathay
- Be an active member of the Trustee body in exercising its responsibilities and functions, and attend meetings faithfully
Current Board Arrangements:
The Board of Trustees meet four times a year, in person at Brathay Hall. We encourage Trustees to stay overnight the day before at Brathay Hall, to enjoy a meal together. There is also a sub-committee to the Board, the Finance and Risk Committee that meets 2-3 weeks before each Board meeting, and these meetings are virtual.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Circles South East
Circles South East, based in Oxfordshire, is an award-winning charity which works to reduce the impact and instances of sexual harm through prevention, rehabilitation, education and safeguarding.
We have a long record of working within the field of reducing impact of sexual harm. We work with Survivors and others impacted by sexual violence to help them heal and perpetrators to help them to avoid re-offending.
We are organisational members of the BACP, and take referrals from organisations such as Victim Support, Children’s and Social Services, Rape Crisis, Probation Victim Liaison Units, GP Surgeries etc as well as from potential clients themselves.
Volunteers are at the core of what we do, and operate across all aspects of our work.
What will you be doing?
Trustees ensure their charity has a clear strategy and that all decisions put the needs of the service users first. They safeguard the charity’s assets – both physical assets, including property, and intangible ones, such as its reputation. They make sure these are used well and that the charity is run sustainably. They hold the CEO to account and provide support and encouragement to them and the team. Trustees are jointly responsible for all their decisions and work together to ensure the charity delivers it’s aims.
A full list of duties can be found in the candidate pack attached.
This role is mainly home-based.
What are we looking for?
We are particularly, but not exclusively, interested from hearing from people with the following skills/experience:
· Legal
· Business
· Marketing & Branding
· London communities. We work in a lot of London communities and have no one on our board with knowledge of this part of the UK
We would especially welcome applicants who are from Black, Asian or other minoritised ethnic groups, people with a disability, and young people under the age of 35’ who are all under-represented on our board. We strongly value the contribution that people with these characteristics would bring to our board discussions.
What difference will you make?
We are looking for a Trustees to contribute to our plans for an exciting future. While continuing to provide Circles across the South East we aim to further develop our complementary services of counselling, victim support and training. We are constantly innovating new methods to deliver our goals and currently have two funded pilot projects which we hope to further develop. We have recently secured sustainable funding for our core Circles work providing trustees with a fabulous opportunity to be part of the charity as we build on this.
Commitment:
Estimate of time needed: up to five hours per month.
The board normally meets 5 times a year. The board meetings are quarterly and usually take place 4-6pm on a weekday. We are currently meeting remotely.
How to apply:
The Reach Volunteering TrusteeWorks Team is supporting Circles South East with their Board recruitment. Please return applications to the TrusteeWorks Team at the email address provided.
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills would add value to the board.
For an informal chat with Circles South East, please contact the Reach TrusteeWorks team who will be able to arrange this.
Please contact the Reach TrusteeWorks team for any queries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
- Role: provide financial oversight, analysis and strategic guidance to the CEO and board
- Liaises with: Chair, CEO, trustees, committees, external supporters
- Location: Cambridgeshire area/remote
- Voluntary role: reasonable expenses paid
- Term: negotiable, e.g. interim/three years/extendable by re-election
- Application closing date: 31 May 2024
Evolve Counselling is a long-established charitable social enterprise, providing low cost, affordable or funded mental health counselling to adults in Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. Our professional counselling community is made up of 50 – 60 qualified self-employed practitioners, working part-time to deliver talking therapies both online and in person.
We deliver around 500 counselling sessions per month to a broad range of individuals, many of whom would not otherwise be able to access therapeutic support. Evolve also provides supervision, reflective practice, critical incident support, and mental health awareness and related training to organisations and businesses large and small.
We are searching for an experienced treasurer/finance specialist who can support our board, committees, and the CEO as we move through our next strategic stage of consolidation, then growth. Although long-established and successful, Evolve is reshaping itself and your financial expertise will be instrumental in positioning our charity to successfully meet the ever-growing demands and opportunities for supporting good mental health in our communities. Please note, a background in counselling is NOT a prerequisite for this role.
Including quarterly board meetings, committee sessions (at present virtual), a face-to-face AGM event, away days, and regular meetings with our CEO and the trustees, we anticipate a flexible time commitment of around 2 - 5 days per month.
For further information or an informal discussion of interest, please contact Kevin Bottrell, Chair of Trustees.
Application process: Expressions of interest in the first instance by email to Kevin Bottrell, Chair of Trustees.
Our Chair will review and assess expressions of interest and will then call for applications in the form of a CV and letter setting out the applicant’s motivations, which will be assessed by a panel of trustees under conditions that maximise our commitment to EDI principles. Applicants may be asked to interview, and appointment will be made at a meeting of the board of trustees and ratified by the membership at AGM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.