Trustee Volunteer Roles
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Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of children by helping them to find their forever family? Do you want to ensure there is ongoing, specialist support for children and families for as long as they need it? If so, this fantastic opportunity could be for you.
We are looking to recruit 2 new trustees, to join our Board, with a commitment to CCS and its mission, and a willingness to put time and energy into the trustee role.
We are looking for someone who has either professional or personal experience of finding permanent homes for vulnerable children who are unable to remain with their birth parents.
We are particularly interested to hear from you if are you are an adult adoptee who would be willing to bring your lived experience to this role. Or you may be an adopter who wants to bring their skills and experience. We are also particularly looking for individuals with expertise in the fields of Fundraising/Marketing /Health and Social Care.
Ideally, but not essential, it would be helpful to have experience of working in the voluntary sector. Whether you are an experienced Trustee or wanting to take the first step at Board level, if you share our ethos, we'd like to hear from you.
CCS Adoption is a Voluntary Adoption Agency. We find permanent, loving homes for children who have a plan for adoption, including those who tend to wait longest. We also provide a range of therapeutic packages to adopted children and their families; and a wide range of innovative support services for adoptive families, offering groups, activities, workshops and training for Adoptive families from The Centre. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the 5th time in a row in February 2024, we are continuously developing and improving our services for adoptive families.
CCS values itself on being an inclusive employer, committed to developing a diverse workforce and looking for people who can demonstrate dedication to our cause and core organisational values. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and continue to celebrate the diverse community that different individuals create.
Commitment Required
· Preparation and Attendance at Board meetings (Quarterly, usually on a Tuesday evening)
· To make available skills and experience to CCS
· Participation in subcommittees as delegated by the Board (Quarterly)
· Availability by phone or email to the Chair or CEO from time to time
· To respect confidentiality
· To act solely in the interests of the charity
· To gain a better understanding of the charity by attending at least one event per year, for example, the Agency Day (half a day during office hours) or an Information Event (usually virtual, in the evening)
Trustee - Salusbury World Refugee Centre
Salusbury World is a charity supporting refugees and migrant helping young people and families to realise their rights and potential.
It is looking for trustees who have the passion and commitment drive its strategy. The charity need a range of skills in order to move forward, including significant expertise in Fundraising, Strategy, Finance or Communications.
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Could you help us run our fabulous Charity?
Dementia Friendly Keighley (DFK) is seeking people of all backgrounds, and ages to support the overall running of this essential organisation and help us on our journey to make Keighley, ‘Dementia-Friendly’.
We are a small but impactful charity, at the heart of our diverse community, offering a much-used and well-respected service to people living with dementia and their family, friends and carers in the Keighley area. We are at the start of an exciting new era in our history and we need you to help us succeed!
We are looking for people to be part of our Board of Trustees. Don’t worry if you don’t know what that means, we can provide full training and support. Being a trustee is a very rewarding voluntary role and can help with career advancement in the charity or care sector.
We are especially (but not only) interested in people who might be starting a career in finance and would like to develop their skills and knowledge of the charity finance role.
If you are interested, please download the PDF and talk to us about arranging an informal meeting or conversation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An opportunity to become a trustee of a longsanding Chariy bringing energy healing to the public both at our beatiful country retreat in the Surrey hills and remotely.
Trustees have ultimate control of the Charity which includes the management of a paid staff of 18; determining Strategy and responsibsilty for its successful implementiaton.
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The board of trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Farm, it’s financial health, probity of its activities, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document and legal and regulatory guidelines.
All trustees should be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity. For example, all trustees should be able to read the financial accounts.
THE ROLE
Main Responsibilities
· To ensure that the charity, and its representatives, function within all legal and regulatory requirements applicable, and in line with the organisation’s governing document, continually striving for best practice in governance.
· To maintain the fiduciary duty invested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity.
· To take appropriate professional advice in all matters where there may be a material risk to the charity, or where the trustees may be in breach of their duties.
· To determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning.
· To avoid any personal conflict of interest.
· To manage and use the resources of the charity so as to optimise its potential.
· To ensure that robust systems are in place for internal financial control and the protection of the charity’s funds and assets.
· To undergo a thorough induction upon appointment and ongoing training to remain alert to, and aware of, their duties and responsibilities, and of the environment in which they operate.
· To achieve the purpose of the charity and to pursue the charitable objects, and provide public benefit.
Main Duties
- Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements, and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance to the charitable objects.
- Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times.
- Promoting and developing the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its public benefit and recognising the situation when it may be more appropriate to wind the charity up where there is no longer a need for the charity to provide the services it does or because the charitable objects are no longer relevant to contemporary social situations.
- Maintaining sound financial management and control of the charity’s resources.
- Ensuring a fully effective and appropriate system for the recruitment, appointment and monitoring of the work and activities of the General Manager and, where applicable, other members of the senior management team.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, striving for best practice in good governance.
- Acting as a counter-signatory on charity cheques (including any electronic transactions) and any applications for funds.
- To maintain absolute confidentiality about all aspects of the trustees’ business, bearing in mind the over-riding legal obligations placed upon trustees.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Good independent judgment
- Strong communication
- Friendly and approachable
- Knowledge of and interest in animals and community farms is desirable.
- Candidates who are local are desirable, but it is essential that you are able to travel to the farm for meetings, events and the odd day of volunteering.
- We are particularly looking to recruit trustees who have animal welfare and grant application experience/knowledge.
ABOUT DEEN CITY FARM
Deen City Farm and Riding School is an urban farm with an educational focus in the heart of the London Borough of Merton. With over 60,000 visitors a year, our five-acre site includes a farmyard, gardens, riding school, shop, café and small playground. As well as welcoming visitors who want to meet the animals and enjoy the setting, we also work with local schools and community groups to fulfil our charitable aim of improving the lives of everyone in the community. Volunteering is at the heart of the project and we also provide a work experience programme.
Deen City Farm is a limited company as well as a registered charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a trustee volunteer to join our board who is passionate about supporting our work with survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
You don’t need any previous experience as a trustee, we are interested in your professional experience and your ability to offer insights outside of our knowledge and experience.
We are particularly interested to hear from individuals with skills and experience in communications and PR, criminal justice, fundraising and law.
To find out more go to RASASC Guildford's website where you can download the role description. To apply, please send your CV and a completed equal opportunities form to Liz Joyce at RASASC Guildford by Sunday 28 July.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss the role, please go to RASASC Guildford's website where you will find our contact details.
Please note this is a volunteer position.
Hours: We aim to be transparent about the time commitment required for this role. While we strive to balance the needs of the organization with respect for your time, we anticipate an average of 6 full days per year, in addition to a minimum of 4-6 hours per month. This includes attending key meetings, participating in essential activities, and contributing to ongoing projects. We expect in-person attendance at quarterly Board meetings whenever feasible.
Remuneration: Unpaid Volunteer role (reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for Board related work)
Duration: 3 years with possible extension
Location: In person meetings held in Manchester, UK
Are you passionate about using your expertise to support an international health NGO and charity?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are seeking for a trustee to help our charity develop through a period of growth and change.
You will be passionate about what we do and committed in using your experience and expertise to contribute to the strategic development and good governance of the charity. We will welcome applications from people with a background in the following fields:
- Risk management
- Fundraising, including fundraising strategy and/or personal networks that can provide opportunities for major gifts
- Providing healthcare in humanitarian contexts
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the **Candidate Information Pack**before applying.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal. Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification.
Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 12 August 2024.
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to advocate for people living with HIV, ensuring that they receive the support they need to live a life free of stigma and discrimination?
The Sussex Beacon has just celebrated 30 years of providing care and support for people living with HIV. We are at a very exciting stage of the organisation’s development, having recently appointed a new CEO. We are seeking new trustees to contribute to the development of our new strategy, to define our role and maximise our impact.
As the treatment of HIV has changed, our work supporting people living with HIV has never been more important.The Sussex Beacon works with an aging and increasingly frail cohort of people who have lived with their condition for decades, as well as more recently diagnosed individuals.Those using our services have multiple and complex needs relating to their health and wellbeing, often experiencing multiple traumas in their lives. Our service users are often disadvantaged by economic and social deprivation. They have experienced discrimination because of gender, sexuality, asylum status and ethnicity.
We are unique in our offer, providing Inpatient Unit care and community services, working closely with the NHS and third sector; we run two charity shops and are privileged to receive huge support from the community.
We are looking for people with skills, expertise and knowledge in the following areas:
- Finance and Accounting
- Fundraising & Commissioning
- Governance
- Strategy and Business Development
- Specialist clinical knowledge of HIV
- Legal / HR
- Retail / commercial sector
- Health & Safety / Building Asset Management
- CQC regulated activity
- Service User / Patient participation
As well as bringing in new expertise, we would like candidates who bring a range and breadth of experience who may represent the voices we are missing. To improve our trustee diversity, we particularly welcome applications from women, those from the global majority, people under the age of 35 and people with disabilities.
If you are driven to support our mission and feel you can make a valuable contribution, we welcome a conversation with you.
Trustees - Actors Benevolent Fund
For over 140 years, the Actors’ Benevolent Fund has supported actors and stage managers experiencing hardship due to injury, illness or old age.
The charity has been on a journey of transformation, with a new Board and strategy in place, and they are looking for two additional trustees to join them on this journey.
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We are a small, friendly, experienced board seeking additional trustees who bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, who broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. Our trustees play a vital role in ensuring that Power to Connect achieves its core purpose. They oversee the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring effective management and alignment with our vision.
We are particularly interested in candidates with the following experience, though we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to support our work:
- Charity fundraising experience
- Outreach and communications experience
- Business Development Experience
- Charity management or governance experience, either through a previous trustee role or as a senior leader in a relevant charity
DUTIES
- Help set Power to Connects purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Provide creative and innovative ideas and input into forward planning.
- Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Provide oversight and scrutiny of financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- Identify, monitor, and control key risks.
- Stay informed about changes in the operating environment.
- Contribute to regular reviews of the charity’s governance.
- Attend monthly board calls, prepared to contribute to discussions.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect the charity’s interests, excluding personal or third-party interests.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
- Passion for our cause
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept responsibilities and liabilities as trustees
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good judgment, and work effectively as a board member.
- Effective communication skills and active participation in discussions
- Strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Strong networking capabilities that benefit the charity
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities with all stakeholders, including staff and volunteers
- Personal gravitas and ability to influence
- Willingness to devote necessary time and effort to fulfil the role effectively
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Volunteering opportunity: The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is seeking new Trustees
Join us as a Trustee at The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain! As a registered charity, we’re seeking dedicated individuals to guide us in fulfilling our mission with integrity and passion.
Responsibilities include shaping strategic direction, safeguarding the organisation’s values, ensuring financial stability, and actively contributing to board decisions. Trustees play a key role in promoting openness, honesty, and leadership.
We’re looking for committed individuals with a love for brass banding and youth music, and expertise in areas like arts management, funding development, audience development, marketing and communication.
We hold four trustee meetings a year - three online (typically 2-3hrs) one in person (full day). Estimated annual time commitment 20hrs per year. You are also encouraged to attend performances and events.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, join us on this exciting journey! We are seeking applications from a broad range of backgrounds and ages. Don't be put off if this is would be your first charity trusteeship - to develop greater youth voice, applications from under 25s are also welcome.
We exist to give the brightest young brass and percussion musicians the opportunity to develop their musicianship, play together and inspire others.
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Spark! are a growing youth employment charity and are seeking to strengthen our Board through the appointment of 5 new trustees with a passion for supporting young people in to pathways towards meaningful and sustained employment and rewarding careers.
We are particularly looking for trustees who can demonstrate skills or experience in one or more of the following areas to enhance our Governance.
- Finance and accounting
- Local authority
- Education sector
- HR and training
- Central Government and campaigning
We are also seeking Young Trustees (under 25 years old) to represent youth voice on our Board. Ideally this will be someone with relevant lived experience and/or someone who has participated in Spark! programmes.
We also welcome candidates with links to our priority areas of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow, and from those with backgrounds that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
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To take an active role in the charity activities. Responsible for governance, safeguarding and strategic direction of the charity with other board members. To work in partnership and to support contractors and volunteers helping them to achieve the aims of the organisation.
- Ensure the charity is run in accordance with the governing document, charity law, company law and that the decisions of the board and any other appropriate legislation or regulations are upheld.
- Ensure the charity pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
- Work within SDAC’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies at all times.
- Assisting with the development of strategic plans and ensuring the charity operates efficiently.
- Assisting in setting organisational aims and objectives and setting priorities.
- Supporting other trustees in their roles.
- Assisting with reports and being responsible for own secretarial work.
- Attending and actively participating in monthly Zoom board meetings on a Tuesday from 6.30 to 8.30pm and yearly AGM.
- Seek out new opportunities to work with vulnerable residents in Surrey to promote the success of SDAC Ltd.
· Take delegated roles/tasks for the Board as discussed and agreed with the
Chair and report back to the Board.
· Ensure the charity’s confidentiality and safeguarding policies are adhered to with regards to the management of the charity.
· Attending in person meetings with volunteers in Guildford.
Please complete the application form
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee with financial experience - ASCape
ASCape is the only charity of its kind dedicated to improving the lives of Autistic and socially anxious children and young adults and their families in West Dorset.
Its mission is to provide a programme of social activities and events, peer support and information for Autistic and socially anxious children and young people between the ages of 4-25 years and their families.
The Charity is looking for a Trustee with financial experience to join its Board.
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Tanzania Development Trust (TDT) works in some of the poorest parts of Tanzania, helping people to lift themselves out of poverty by funding small projects that meet their essential needs.
It sponsors 40-50 small rural development projects p.a. in Tanzania, mainly in the areas of clean water, girls' education and small income generating activities. It also has 3-4 larger, longer-term projects. Its primary function is fundraising, although it provides general project management and business advice where appropriate.
Around half of its income comes from individual donors, and half from Trusts & Foundations. It helps villagers in Tanzania who lack the capacity and language skills to present their projects to international donors, conducting project appraisals and monitoring project outcomes on their behalf. The projects are implemented by the villagers themselves, or by small local contractors.
TDT is run entirely by volunteers (17 regular volunteers in the UK and 16 local representatives in Tanzania). It has no paid staff, premises or overheads, so 100% of all money raised goes directly to projects in Tanzania.
We are looking for additional Trustees who can help us to grow by identifying potential donors, increasing awareness of our activities, and strengthening our project selection and monitoring procedures.
We would like at least one of the new Trustees to help us with fund-raising by piloting more innovative and creative approaches. Experience of living or working in Tanzania is not essential, but to improve the Board’s racial diversity we would like at least one of the new Trustees to be of Tanzanian origin or have strong connections with East Africa.
The Trustees are all unpaid. Although their main job is the overall direction of the business, they can become involved in day-to-day operations if they so wish. We all work remotely, which helps us to engage with our local representatives in Tanzania in everything we do.
The work we do is immensely rewarding. You would be joining a close-knit organisation that is growing and adapting to meet the needs of a changing world, where helping poor people to help themselves is of paramount importance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.