Trustee Volunteer Roles in Greater London
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Step into our Interim Trustee role and help us cast a ray of SUNSHINE in the community!
We are SUNSHINE, an inspiring grassroots community charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. Our aim is to bring people together, spread happiness, and foster community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives. We focus on supporting those at risk and living in social isolation, ensuring they have access to our support when they need it most.
At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a movement driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate, dedicated, and inspiring leaders.
We can’t do this alone—we need you!
We’re seeking a volunteer to take on the essential role of Interim Trustee, who will oversee our charity’s governance and be a guiding light in SUNSHINE’s leadership, combating social isolation and nurturing our young charity.
As an Interim Trustee, you will play a crucial role in our transformative mission. Your role will involve:
- Governance Guardian: Oversee the governance of our charity, ensuring we operate within legal and ethical guidelines.
- Strategic Advisor: Provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure our charity’s objectives are met.
- Fiduciary Steward: Monitor our financial health and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve our mission.
- Advocacy Ambassador: Represent SUNSHINE, advocating for our cause and building relationships with key stakeholders.
- Leadership Mentor: Support and mentor our team, embodying the values of SUNSHINE and fostering a culture of excellence and empathy.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Governance Experience: You have experience in charity governance, law, finance, or a related field.
- Strategic Insight: You possess the wisdom to guide our charity towards achieving its goals.
- Heart of Gold: You resonate with our values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others.
If you’re ready to take on this role and shine with us, please send your CV to apply.
We eagerly await your response and appreciate your interest in joining SUNSHINE!
SUNSHINE
Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Goals 4 Girls is a dynamic charity that leverages football as a powerful educational tool, empowering young women and girls from low-income communities to overcome barriers and excel in sports and education. Our programs focus on enhancing physical and mental well-being, improving school engagement, and supporting young women in making successful transitions into adulthood.
Goals 4 Girls (G4G) is thrilled to announce the search for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees. This is a pivotal moment for our charity as we continue to expand our impact, guided by our strategic vision to empower young women through sport & education. The Chair position is central to our governance & strategic direction, ensuring that we remain committed to our mission of breaking down barriers & fostering resilience & confidence among young women. We are eager to embark on this journey with a leader who is as passionate and dedicated to our cause as we are.
The Chair of the Board of Trustees will lead the strategic direction and governance of Goals 4 Girls, ensuring the charity achieves its mission of breaking down economic barriers within sports and education for girls. This role requires a leader who is not currently serving as a chair or trustee on another board, therefore able to dedicate and commit to Goals4Girls. The Chair will oversee the charity’s governance, strategic development, and financial management while embodying the values and passion for empowering young women and girls as well as complying with the Charity Commission and other regulatory bodies requirements.
This is an active role, where time will need to be invested regularly outside of meetings to support this small charity.
Application Process: Please view the full role specification document attached below for further information.
Interested candidates should email a CV & a one-page cover letter detailing their suitability & qualifications for the role.
Please note that this is a voluntary role and only expenses will be reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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WK Foundation cares deeply about providing opportunities for young adults from low income contexts through practical skills & socio-emotional training and job opportunities. WKF is a recently registered charity in South London, seeking to add trustees to their board to add skills & bring diverse voices that will best represernt our young adults. Our work is dedicated to reconnecting low income urban communities with sustainable food pathways, with the aim of breaking the cycles of poverty that are perpetuated by dysfunctional food systems. The board are particularly interested in candidates who identify as Black Caribbean or have mixed racial backgrounds, such as mixed race Black Caribbean/White or Pakistani/White British.
Our board is female led (Chair & CEO are female), and consists of a clinical phschologist, social entrepreneur, trained counsellor & HR practicioner, and regenerative food specialist. We are a friendly but professional bunch who start meetings with a moment of reflection and prayer, record excellent minutes and stick (for the most part) to a pre-agreed agenda and schedule. We are big on creating a culture that combines support and listening with action, accountability and forward movement and our vibe is positive, and inclusive.
We are currently re-developing our holistic hospitality training programme called Nourish, for an October 2025 launch. Nourish provides hands on skills training, work experience and employment opportunities, as well as employment progression and support for young adults from low income context facing disadvantages. We work with young adults for up to 12 months.
Our work is underpinned by our regenerative food practises and is run in accordance with our Christian faith values & principles.
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If you have experience working, volunteering or living in community settings similar to those experienced by our trainees, and/ or experience in organising, training, mentoring, finance or legal experitse then please let us know!
Previous board experience is not a requirement, nor is any level of seniority in any given industry – WK
Foundation hopes to benefit from the insights of Trustees from all walks of life.
We are committed to building a diverse team, and seek to be representative of those we are supporting, so we
would especially like to hear from applicants who are from minority groups in the UK. We also recognise the
importance of lived experience in all roles within our organisation, and therefore welcome applications from those with lived experience of disadvantage.
Given the requirements of this role and WK Foundation Limited’s objectives and purpose as set out in its Articles of Association, it is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the applicant for this role actively supports the Christian faith.
Please make sure you are familiar with the WKF mission on our website. Once you have submitted your application here, you will be sent some further questions to answer before being invited to a phone interview, and from there to meet the trustees in an in-person interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Red Balloon is a dynamic education charity with a number of Learner Centres throughout the UK that support young people who self-exclude from school and are missing education because of bullying or other trauma. They provide both an academic and therapeutic programme to enable their students to get back on track and reconnect with society. In addition to offering centre based programmes they also offer a distance learning provision (Red Balloon of the Air) which provides students with a bespoke integrated programme of academic education and wellbeing provision, delivered both online and face-to-face.
Red Balloon Learner Centre North West London (Harrow) is now looking to strengthen their Board and we are seeking a company Secretary and named Trustee for Governance and Law – you will bring insight and understanding of charity law, Charity Commission legal regulations, Company Legislation and best practice.
Trustees have a duty to ensure that the charity is well run, solvent, legally compliant, and working towards the charitable purpose for which it was established, and Trustee roles are an important and a highly rewarding way to support an organisation. Please note that Trustee roles are unremunerated voluntary positions, although reasonable travel expenses will be paid.
Red Balloon is committed to equality of opportunity, supports, and encourages under-represented groups, and values diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective to the Board, and having reviewed existing Trustee's diversity, skills, and experience, Red Balloon are keen for the Board to reflect the diversity of the communities that they work with and therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please contact Heidi Earp, Director of Langton Not 4 Profit our retained consultants for further information on the role.
About Us
Founded in 1844, Central YMCA was the very first YMCA, sparking a global movement that now spans 120 independent national YMCAs, all tackling social issues both locally and globally.
Over nearly two centuries, Central YMCA has achieved remarkable milestones: launching some of the world's first public education programs, constructing London’s largest gym, training over 120,000 health and fitness professionals, pioneering health initiatives for individuals living with HIV, and empowering thousands of young people with the skills needed to build new careers and transform their lives.
Building on this heritage, Central YMCA continues to be an innovative, forward-facing organisation, developing ambitious programmes and delivery methodologies to meet the changing needs of society. This includes working with some fantastic partners and employers across the country to address skills gaps and using technology to support diverse learning styles and greater accessibility.
Today, Central YMCA stands as one of the country’s largest charity training providers, holding significant contracts with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). We are dedicated to offering education and employment opportunities to young people and adults, regardless of their background or experience. This not only helps individuals build confidence and realise their potential but also strengthens local businesses and communities.
About You
We are seeking an individual with extensive experience in post-16 funded education, including apprenticeships, ideally within an Independent Training Provider. You should have operated at a strategic level and have experience as a non-executive director, governor, or trustee. The ideal candidate will also have a background in overseeing Ofsted-regulated provision and developing quality and curriculum strategies.
We highly value diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and insights in our work. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates whose professional and personal experiences, including lived experiences, will bring fresh understanding and new capacity to our Board.
About the Role
Trustees are vital to the charity sector, guiding and shaping the direction of our work. At Central YMCA, our Trustees are essential, bringing a wide range of expertise to steer our strategy and ensure our long-term success.
We are currently seeking a new Trustee to join our Board and chair our Education and Training Committee. This committee is crucial in overseeing Central YMCA’s funded and commercial training provision.
Your role will ensure our services continue to meet the needs of the individuals and communities we serve, maintaining safety, inclusivity, and the highest quality in line with our vision, mission, and values. Additionally, this committee plays a significant part in meeting Ofsted and ESFA governance requirements.
Following the success of our recent Ofsted inspection, this is an exciting opportunity to lead the expansion of our training provision, ensuring we deliver high-quality, impactful programmes for learners across England.
Time Commitment:
This role involves attending quarterly Board meetings and Education and Training Committee meetings, generally totalling two meetings per quarter. Meetings typically occur from 4-6 pm and are a mix of in-person and online, with adjustments available as needed. Preparatory materials are provided in advance, and typically, half a day of preparation ensures productive participation. Additionally, there is an annual strategy day from 10 am to 4 pm, and you may be required to represent the charity at various events, including our annual Education and Training awards at the House of Commons, end-of-term events, and other visits to our provisions.
You may also be asked to provide occasional ad hoc support to the Executive Team outside of scheduled meetings. Trustees should expect to dedicate a minimum of 12 days annually to this role.
We offer reasonable reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred for in-person meeting attendance. Furthermore, training and development opportunities will be provided as part of the role to support your growth and effectiveness.
How to apply
To Learn more about this role, visit our website. Interviews will be held with Trustees on Wednesday 17 July.
If you require the candidate materials in an alternative format, please request this in your initial contact.
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GSTTKPA is going through an exciting period of change. As a result, we are seeking to recruit a new Chair to support our ambitious and innovative change programme, so we can continue to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity.
The Chair role provides leadership to the organisation and the Trustee board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes in order to ensure that GSTTKPA moves forward and continues to benefit kidney patients in the future.
The Chair will also need to set the strategy for the charity for the next few years which is vital for ensuring that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, the new post holder must understand that all the Trustees have a collective responsibility. This means that the Chair and the other Trustees must always act as a group and not as individuals.
As a Trustee, the new Chair must have a commitment to equality; celebrate diversity and be responsive to the needs of different groups and individuals within GSTTKPA and the wider community. In return, the successful applicant will join a warm and friendly team that works collaboratively to support each other as well as our kidney patients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PENHA LOOKS FOR TWO NEW TRUSTEES
The Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa (PENHA) is an African-led and inspired charity, established since 1989. Its mission is to reduce poverty among the pastoralists in the Horn of Africa through the empowerment of communities and to foster sustainable and dignified livestock-based and non-livestock-based livelihoods. In the UK, it works with the Horn diaspora communities through youth mentoring and leadership programmes. You can see full detials on our website.
PENHA’s Aims and Objectives
- Sustainable livelihoods require a coordinated approach at the grassroots and policy levels. PENHA, therefore, commits itself to two goals:
- The social, cultural and economic integration of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the Horn of Africa
- Dynamic, diversified and sustainable pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods, with expanded access to information, technology, education and training
- A full and equal role for pastoral and agro-pastoralist women in public and economic life
- Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
- Development of links with the diaspora in the UK
PENHA has a team in the London Office and country chapters in the Horn of Africa region – in Ethiopia and Somaliland - and works with partners in Sudan, Eritrea, Kenya and Uganda as well as international partners outside the Horn of Africa.
In the UK PENHA has a Board of Trustees, a number of research associates and, volunteers. and an international Advisory Group. PENHA’s Board of Trustees is looking for two trustees to join the London-based Board with experience in one or more of the following areas:
· A legal background, with financial and risk management experience;
· Knowledge of branding, marketing and fundraising, including the use of social media;
· Knowledge of charity sector and employment law in the UK.
In addition, candidates should have an understanding of the context within which charities operate, ideally with some experience of the Horn of Africa region.
The post is unpaid and the time commitment is four to six meetings per year, with attendance at other occasional meetings and events as a representative of the charity.
As a small charity, trustees contribute actively as part of a team in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. PENHA is currently undergoing a new strategy development process and the candidate will help steer the organisation through the challenges ahead. The Board is responsible for submitting the Annual Report and Accounts to the Charity Commission and to Companies House. As a small charity, trustees contribute actively as part of a team in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. PENHA is currently undergoing a new strategy development process and the candidate will help steer the organisation through the challenges ahead.
In addition, Board members are responsible for:
· Ensuring that the organisation complies with its constitution/memorandum and articles of association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
· Ensuring that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
· Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
· Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation
· Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
· Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation
· Protecting and managing the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation’s funds
· Appointing the senior staff and monitoring their performance
Are you interested in the causes we stand for and want to join PENHA Board of Trustees? Please send your CV and cover letter to our UK Programme Manager Mr Kubara Zamani by 10 July 2024.
PENHA is a charity registered in England in 1992 with the Charity Commission Registration Number 1038957 and a (non-profit making) Company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England number 2658932.
Abbeyfield England is a charitable membership organisation providing care and housing across the UK and was established in 1956. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for older people through high-quality accommodation in a stimulating environment and to maintain a socially active life. Community is at the heart of Abbeyfield, where people come together to share company and enjoy life. In England, Abbeyfield’s Member Societies provide homes for 3,700 older people. The range of properties varies in age and type, offering sheltered housing, extra-care and registered care homes.
Abbeyfield England is now looking to strengthen their board and we are seeking a Chair of Trustees – ideally someone with previous experience of being a Chair or a Charity CEO who is able to demonstrate significant experience in helping an organisation with their strategy, governance and management. Any experience of a leadership role within housing or the care related sector would also be welcomed.
Trustees have a duty to ensure that the charity is well run, solvent, legally compliant, and working towards the charitable purpose for which it was established, and Trustee roles are an important and a highly rewarding way to support an organisation. Please note that Trustee roles are unremunerated voluntary positions, although reasonable travel expenses will be paid.
Abbeyfield England is committed to equality of opportunity, supports, and encourages under-represented groups, and values diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective to the Board, and having reviewed existing Trustee's diversity, skills, and experience, AE is keen for the Board to reflect the diversity of the communities that they work with and therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please contact Heidi Earp, Director of Langton Not 4 Profit our retained consultants for further information on the role. The closing date for expressions of interest is Monday 1st July.
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The Langham Arts Trust is an extraordinary charity, combining a passion for creative excellence with a gospel mission: to make Jesus’ name known and glorified through music and the arts.
The work of the charity today encompasses a range of exciting musical ventures, from witnessing to non-believers through music and worship, to serving the wider church with the gifts and resources of the All Souls Orchestra. The charity is looking to expand its work with young people, and grow the capacity of the orchestra in order to engage in more opportunities to point people to Christ through music.
The Trust is seeking to appoint a new Chair and Treasurer. These two appointments will be instrumental in managing change and supporting growth for the Trust. In particular, the Chair will lead a refreshment of the Board and be a skilled relationship builder.
This is an exciting moment to join the board of an organisation with a vital, yet under-represented, mission in the UK church music landscape, and an organisation that is changing and growing rapidly.
Carnelian Search have been appointed to lead this search on behalf of Langham Arts Trust.
About us
Sense is a national charity dedicated to supporting children and adults who are deafblind or have complex disabilities, along with their families, to lead fulfilling lives. We believe in inclusivity, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their disability, has the opportunity to engage fully in life's experiences.
As a Trustee of Sense, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation and amplifying our impact. We're seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise to join our dynamic Trustee Board.
We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- Fundraising, Communications and Branding
- Finance and Accounting
- People/Human Resources
- Safeguarding
Why become a Sense Trustee
As a Sense Trustee, you'll embark on a rewarding journey where you'll:
- Gain insight into the challenges faced by individuals and families with disabilities.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making processes, including setting our five-year strategy.
- Serve as custodian of Sense's values and long-term vision.
- Scrutinise our activities to ensure accountability and effectiveness.
- Act as an ambassador for our organisation.
Time Commitment
Our Board of Trustees meets a minimum of four times a year, with meetings alternating between Birmingham and London. Meetings typically last 4-5 hours, including breaks. Additionally, you may be invited to participate in sub-groups, with time commitments discussed beforehand.
We're looking for
- Possess professional skills, life experience, or personal qualities that align with Sense's mission.
- Share our values and aspirations for the disabled individuals we support.
- Are eager to develop their skills and knowledge through training opportunities.
- Have the confidence to engage in discussions, express diverse viewpoints, and champion inclusivity.
- Demonstrate a commitment to listening to the voices of disabled individuals, their families, and carers.
- Show dedication to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Recruiting timelines
First Round Interviews: 16th July 2024
Informal Discussions: End of July 2024
Recommendation of Appointment: 26th September 2024
Sense values
We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
Chair of the Board of Trustees role!
We're looking for our new Chair of the Board of Trustees.
We're seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees. The primary responsibility of the Chair is to provide leadership and direction to the Board, ensuring effective governance and strategic direction for our organisation.
This will be a non-remunerated role.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Experience of Board or committee leadership of charity governance
- Knowledge of the building blocks of an effective Board and of leading and shaping a cohesive team
- Reflective and analytical, able to think innovatively, critically, independently, and strategically, demonstrating good judgement and commitment to learning
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of Chairing a Board in the charity sector
- Good communication and leadership skills
- Capable of constructive challenge, addressing issues with diplomacy, sensitivity, and discretion
Desirable:
- Understanding of fundraising
- Understanding of procurement
- Demonstrate a healthy understanding of risk, and its benefits - be prepared to take risks when appropriate
- Entrepreneurial instincts
This volunteer role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you believe in a future where no animal suffers for science?
Are you an effective collaborator with the passion and drive to lead our board and shape our strategic direction?
Do you have spare time you can volunteer to make a difference to the lives of animals and humans?
If so, we would love you to consider being our new chair.
At FRAME, we’ve been working for over half a century to replace the use of animals in research. We have significantly contributed to the development, and uptake, of non-animal methods by:
- Empowering scientists with our educational opportunities.
- Funding exciting research aimed at replacing animals and improving human healthcare.
- Collaborating with policymakers to ensure more rigorous policy on the use of animals in science.
Our mission is to ensure scientists use non-animal approaches in biomedical research and testing. It’s a better future for animals and humans. For us to achieve this, we need to ensure that FRAME is a resilient organisation with sufficient skills, support, and income to continue its work in the long term. Our trustees are critical to the future of the organisation.
We are currently seeking a new chair to lead our board of trustees by providing strategic and governance direction. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with an interest or experience in scientific and medical research and testing and the development of non-animal methods. We’d also be interested in hearing from anyone passionate about eliminating animal use in research. We encourage applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. We are looking for a chair who can demonstrate:
The ability to establish positive relationships with other trustees, FRAME staff and partners, exercising appropriate skills in influencing and negotiation.
- Have some knowledge and understanding of good governance and provide a role model for standards in public life.
- Be able to demonstrate an ability to act fairly and impartially in the best interests of the charity.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to act as a spokesperson and represent FRAME to external stakeholders.
- A commitment to our purpose and aims and the strategic vision to support the FRAME’s future development.
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to support the charity. (Please see below for more details on the time commitment).
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas would be welcome but is not essential:
- Knowledge of FRAME’s field of work.
- Experience of organisational leadership and effective decision-making.
A full induction will be provided for our new chair as well as ongoing CPD opportunities and support. The role of chair requires an annual time commitment of around 8 working days which works out around 5 hours per month. This includes:
- Preparation for and attendance at 6 general board meetings.
- Preparation for and attendance at sub-committee meetings as appropriate.
- Regular meetings with the CEO.
- Between meetings, trustees may be asked to contribute to discussions via email or ad hoc telephone conferences on specific issues.
- Trustees may be asked to sit on or contribute to other project groups or activities from time to time.
- Attendance at 1 or 2 in-person board away days.
[All meetings are held remotely unless it is an in-person away day.]
For more detailed information on being the chair for FRAME please take a look at our Chair Role Description which can be found by visiting our website.
If you want to find out more information on what being a chair/trustee entails, please take a look at the Charity Commission guidance on being a trustee.
To apply for this opportunity please do so via our webpage and submit your CV and a supporting cover letter. Please detail why you are interested in the role and how you can fulfil the role requirements and be an ambassador for FRAME. Please ensure you read our Chair Role Description and refer to this in your application.
Thank you for your interest in working with FRAME and we look forward to hearing from you. We are also looking for more trustees to join our board. If you think you would be interested in this role, please take a look at the vacancy on our website. You are welcome to apply for both positions.
Benefits
The role of chair is voluntary but travel and subsistence expenses are covered as required.
Notes
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview in July and successful candidates will be invited to attend the next FRAME board meeting as an observer. Full details will be given to candidates nearer the time.
Please note you cannot log back into this system (Breathe) so only begin the application process when you have your CV and a cover letter ready.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our partners vision is for a housing system that improves people’s quality of life, both in their homes and neighbourhoods, by instigating practical projects to support more long-term thinking in industry and government.
The role of the Trustees is to set the organisation’s strategic direction, monitor the delivery of its objectives, and uphold its values and governance. The board will also guide, advise and support the Chair, who leads the delivery team towards achieving their vision and purpose.
For this role, they are specifically looking for someone with a finance background and existing or previous experience in charity finance and governance to work with existing trustees to oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice and legal obligations.
The Board meets formally four to six times per year, mostly online with one in-person meeting annually in central London. In addition, you will be expected to join the Finance, Governance and Risk sub-committee.
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Role Summary
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees who will offer strategic and supportive leadership to our highly effective, collaborative and committed Board. The Chair leads the board, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively, in service of the charity's vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the Board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.
Chair role & responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that Glass Door achieves its mission with the interests of Glass Door's guests at its centre.
Work collaboratively with the CEO, staff and volunteers to achieve our mission and optimise the relationship between the Board and Glass Doors's staff and volunteers.
Provide leadership within the Board, ensuring that it fulfills its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation and promoting governance among fellow Trustees, providing clarity around boundaries between governance, management and operations.
Plan and chair the bi-monthly board meetings and the AGM, with colleagues as appropriate and liaise with the CEO, Company Secretary and Governance Trustee with regard to setting up meetings, agenda items and annual report content.
Facilitate meetings ensuring all have equal involvement in discussions, clarifying any uncertainties, confirming decisions made and actions to be taken and ensuring effective time management of meetings whilst providing appropriate periods of discussion and reflection.
Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Glass Door when required.
Support Glass Door functions and events eg attendance at supporter events.
Support the Head of Fundraising & Major Donors with the cultivation of high-level donors, occassionally attending meetings where value can be added.
Represent the Board at staff Town Hall meetings.
Support the team liaising with partner churches and statutory authorities as required and be the public face of Glass Door in the local community.
Liaise with the CEO and he Board to keep an overview of the charity's affairs.
Provide supervision and support to the CEO as necessary in addition to planned monthly/bi-monthly 'catch up' meetings and, with the People Trustee, lead the CEO's annual performance review.
To act as final stage adjudicator for disciplinary and grievance procedures if required.
What we are looking for
Experience of being a Trustee, ideally in the third sector, and an understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee/Director.
A keen sense of strategic purpose.
Strong leadership skills, able to foster and promote a collaborative team environment and an inclusive and collaborative leadership style; able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.
An ability to facilitate, mediate, influence and respect the confidences of colleagues. The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Advocate and ambassador - possess gravitas to lead the organisation and be able and willing to champion Glass Door.
Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to Glass Door's guests and ensure that the interests of our guests drive the decisions of the Board.
A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
A willingness to devote necessary time and effort to your duties as Chair and be available and responsive (e.g. when things sometimes 'come up' that require the Chair to advise, support or give consent to).
What's in it for the new Chair?
Our vision is a world where no one has to sleep on the streets of London and we're working every day to achieve this. Your role as Chair will offer you an incredibly reqarding experience to use your skills and collaborate with the rest of the Board and staff members for the benefit of people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
For more information please see the full role description and Glass Door information pack attached,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Social Anxiety Alliance UK aim to provide information and resources for individuals suffering from social anxiety and social phobia.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop the UK’s first dedicated Social Anxiety charity.
We are ideally looking for trustees with previous charity trustee experience or with experience working in the mental health or charity sector. Howerver if you beleive you have the passion, time and skills to help us take the charity forward please feel free to apply.
Trustees will typically lead on a particular project depending on their skill set e.g. editorial content, web site development, social media, networking with other charities, policies and procedures, funding/grants, human resources, writing articles for the website, review of online social anxiety courses and resources.
Other opportunities are available depending on your experience and skill set.so please see the charity website and use the feedback form if you have other skills the charity might need.
We are a friendly board, getting involved will mean that you can work with us on particular projects that suit your skills. We hold trustee board meetings for approximately 60 minutes each month and work on additonal projects as time allows.
As part of our board you will support and shape our work and strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our aim of helping people who experience social anxiety.
Please could you tell us why you are interested in working with Socal Anxiety Allance UK within your cover letter/message. And please also send us a CV. Many Thanks for your interest, SAAUK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.