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Trustee

Central London, Greater London (On-site) 1.52 miles

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

Job description

Trustees sought by the Prisoners’ Advice Service

The Prisoners’ Advice Service (PAS) is the only independent registered charity dedicated to offering free legal advice and representation to adult prisoners on their rights and prison rules in England and Wales.

At PAS we believe that everyone has the right to be treated fairly, properly and with respect. Prisoners can be ‘ out of sight, out of mind’, or considered to not be as deserving of good treatment as other people – but not for PAS; our reason for existing is ensuring that prisoners can fully exercise their rights.

It is my privilege to be Chair of Trustees for PAS, I believe that the work we do is fundamental to my belief that we judge our society by the way in which we treat the most vulnerable people. Contrary to popular culture, prisoners are some of the most vulnerable, neglected people in our society, and I am proud to be a part of an organisation that helps to protect them.

My fellow trustees are an impressive group of people, actively engaged with PAS, who energise me whenever I meet with them. However, our numbers have dwindled over the past year, as it can been difficult for people to fit in the demands of being a trustee around their busy lives. We also very sadly lost one of our most long-standing trustees to cancer – he is still sorely missed by us.

If you feel that you could offer your skills and experience, but most importantly your commitment and enthusiasm to our cause, we would be very interested in considering you joining us as a new Trustee.

As a Trustee, you will contribute to the strategic governance of the organisation and the setting and monitoring of overall policy; refine strategic priorities; agree targets and budgets; evaluate organisational performance and help the organisation fundraise.

Meetings take place quarterly in central London in the evening (with some virtual attendance), with additional attendance requested at Awaydays and PAS’s Annual Lecture and debates.

The Board encourages applications from candidates with disabilities or experience of mental health services, as well as black and minority ethnic applicants and ex-prisoners.

PAS does not accept Home Office or Prison Service money as this may affect its independence.

Trustees are volunteers, but travel costs and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th June, 2025. Interviews will take place on Monday 23rd June, 2025 at PAS’s offices in central London or virtually via Zoom/Teams.

If you are interested in playing a strategic role in PAS’s developments, please apply with a current CV and covering letter.

If you would like to talk to me about the role, I would be happy to set up a meeting with you – please email the admin address above, and we will arrange this.

Thank you.

Dominique Webb

Chair of Trustees

PRISONERS’ ADVICE SERVICE

TRUSTEE ROLE DESCRIPTION

Purpose

Trustees collectively hold legal responsibility for the charity, and are entrusted to ensure that the organisation runs in accordance with its constitution, Charity, Company Employment and any other legislation or regulations relating to it.

Trustees set and maintain the overall vision, mission and values of the Charity, evaluating performance against agreed targets, and setting out plans for improvements and changes as needed to ensure that the charity remains a going concern.

We are keen to recruit trustees who have direct experience of the prison system, as we believe this brings a unique perspective to our Trustee Board.

Main responsibilities

With other trustees:

Act at all times in the best interests of the charity.
Ensure that the policy and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its aims, fit for purpose and reviewed appropriately.
Ensure that the organisation functions within the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation and strives to achieve best practice.
Take part in formulating and reviewing the strategic aims of the organisation.
Contribute specific skills or interests in order to support the committee with
Monitor all aspects of PAS’s work, as required by the Chair and Trustee Board
Oversee employment procedures and respect the roles of staff/volunteers within PAS, and to take interest in the progression of their roles within the organisation.

You will be expected to:

Attend quarterly management committee meetings, including reading and reviewing all documentation in advance.
Attend additional reviews, induction training and Awayday sessions as requested (and with sufficient notice).
Reflect the organisation's vision and principles, strategy and major policies at all times.
Be an active member of the trustee body in exercising its responsibilities and functions.
Fulfill such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time by the Chair.

What we are looking for:

To have an interest in the welfare and legal representation of prisoners, and a belief in rehabilitation as the primary purpose of prison
Willingness and ability to commit the required time to undertake Board duties
Willingness and ability to serve on appropriate formal and informal committees / advisory groups relating to specific functions or projects
Willingness and commitment to read, question and understand information about PAS (and its key messages) so as to be an effective ambassador for the organisation
Ability to think strategically, creatively and for the long-term
Knowledge of and ability to discharge the core responsibilities of being a charity trustee

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

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Posted on: 14 May 2025

Closing date: 13 June 2025 at 00:00

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Finance and Investment Trustee

Children Change Colombia

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

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Job description

Location: Remotely/UK

Unpaid role

Applications Deadline: May 31 2025

Children Change Colombia (CCC) is seeking a finance and investment trustee based in the UK and/or in Colombia to join our dynamic team that operates in the UK and Colombia.

Children Change Colombia is the UK’s largest charity with more than 30 years experience working exclusively in Colombia. We believe that, with the appropriate support, Colombian children can claim their right to live safely and in peace and demand that the adults responsible for protecting their rights do so – in this way, children can change Colombia. Over the last three decades, CCC has helped more than 65,000 children to overcome the trauma of poverty, armed conflict, displacement, and the lack of education, and has invested 15 million pounds in more than 50 multiannual projects all across the country.

We seek to complement the work of others and avoid duplication whenever possible. One of our key aims is to work on issues that are neglected by others and bring innovation where opportunities are short. Many of the projects we support are pioneering services for children in areas where such services do not already exist. For instance, we work in schools in remote villages near the Pacific coast where state institutions are weak and few NGOs operate. In cases where other organisations do operate services for children, we collaborate with our partners to help them identify these organisations and then determine how they can work to complement and improve existing services.

The finance and investment trustee will be part of the Board of Trustees and support the Fundraising efforts, contribute to the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, with a particular focus on the effective stewardship of new strategies for funding such an endowment. This includes ensuring new sources of charitable income are managed in accordance with legal and ethical standards, aligned with the charity’s long-term mission, and capable of delivering sustainable income for future generations.

Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Their main duties and responsibilities include:

Fulfil all legal duties of a charity trustee as defined by the Charity Commission and the Charities Act 2011.
Oversee the establishment and ongoing management of the funds in line with the charity’s objectives and governing documents.
Work with fellow trustees and senior staff to develop and approve the investment policy statement and spending policy for all sources of income.
Monitor investment performance and ensure all funds are managed by appropriately qualified fund managers.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards relating to investments, including responsible investment principles if adopted.
Participate in the finance subcommittee and other investments subcommittee that may be created.
Contribute to risk management relating to the new sources of income, including market volatility and inflationary pressures.

Board members are legally responsible for the organisation and for supporting effective management of its resources. In particular, the responsibilities of a Member of the Board of

Trustees are as follows:

Direct the affairs of CCC, ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and delivering the charitable objects for which it has been set up, as a joint responsibility with the other board members.
Ensure that CCC complies with charity law, and with the requirements of the Charity Commission as regulator, as a joint responsibility with the other board members
Ensure that CCC does not breach any of the requirements or rules set out in its governing document and that it remains true to its charitable purpose, as a joint responsibility with the other board members
Provide informed opinion and advice to board and staff on all issues relating to the functioning of the charity including programmes, fundraising, finance, and administration, where appropriate
Attend quarterly board meetings, at CCC’s office in central London or online and to read and comment on associated documentation
Participate in ad hoc meetings and sub-groups as requested by the Chair of the Board, according to your particular field of expertise. Reading and commenting on associated documentation as necessary.
Being an Ambassador for the organisation at external events as required and increase the profile of the organization.

We are looking for a commitment of up to three years. As part of our procedures, all Trustees must adhere to the CCC’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies. A DBS check is carried out on all trustees/staff/volunteers appointed.

Person Specification

Understanding of charity governance and the responsibilities of trustees.
Experience in endowment structure or endowment strategy, investment and private capital.
Understanding of or willingness to learn about Colombia’s social, environmental and political reality
Strategic thinking with the ability to balance long-term planning and short-term oversight.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Commitment to the values and mission of CCC.

CHILD PROTECTION

Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to accept and commit to Children Change Colombia’s Child Protection and Safeguarding policies.

DIVERSITY

CCC is committed to diversity, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or ability.

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