Volunteer Fundraising Trustee Volunteer Roles in Glasgow
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Job title: Fundraising Trustee
Contract type: Contractor / Remote / Volunteer
Hours per week: 5-6 hours per month
Expenses: Any travel expenses will be paid at 25p per mile.
Flexible working: Yes.
Deadline for applications: 07/07/24
About Been There:
Been There is a small (but growing!) charity in the form of an app that connects people aged 18 and over with a vetted and trained mentor to help with any body image issues they may be experiencing. This gives them the opportunity to speak to someone who has ‘Been There’ themselves. Our Mentors are here to support, empower and, most importantly, listen.
About the role:
If you are an experienced fundraiser, we need your help! Been There’s Board of Trustees share ultimate responsibility for governing the charity and directing how it is managed and run. As a member of the Board, you will help set the strategic aims, objectives and direction of the charity. The skills and knowledge you bring will enhance the Board and support Been There in achieving its charitable objectives
As a Fundraising Trustee, you will play a key role within our charity in assisting the Board to develop an ambitious fundraising strategy and help us to further improve the effectiveness of our income generation so we can maximise the number of service users we can provide support to. You will help to ensure our fundraising is of the highest standard and that we are meeting our fundraising objectives as well as complying with our legal duties. Alongside relevant experience, you will also possess an ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritising multiple tasks, and will be a natural team player with excellent written and spoken English.
Board meetings are held every other month for 2 hours (two via Zoom and one per quarter in Kingston-Upon-Thames). If required, this role can be completely remote and you can attend the quarterly meeting over video call.
Role Summary:
· To assist the Board of Trustees to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Been There
· To guide, support, and challenge the Communications Manager and fundraising volunteers.
· To report to the Trustees on a regular basis, giving an update on fundraising achievements, plans, and progress.
· To ensure fundraising is of the highest standard and priority within a robust governance framework that meets all relevant legislation.
Main Responsibilities:
· Oversee fundraising to make sure it is carried out in legal, honest, and accountable ways.
· Strategically assess where fundraising fits into the overall charity strategy, and work with the Trustees to ensure effective income generation is being achieved.
· Contributing knowledge of fundraising techniques, best practice, and strategies.
· Assessing risks in new fundraising directions, alerting the Board of Trustees in a timely manner, as and when necessary, of key concerns.
· To report to the Board at a strategic level on the successes and challenges of the fundraising strategy.
· To help the charity further develop its fundraising capabilities through effective people and processes.
· On an ad hoc basis, to work with the Chair of Trustees and the Communications Manager, outside of the Trustee meetings, to support and develop the fundraising strategy.
Person Specification:
· To have substantial background as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels.
· A good understanding of fundraising within a small charity and the challenges facing small charities.
· Experience of diverse income generation practices.
· Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively.
· Ability to give constructive feedback and provide challenge.
· Experience in the charitable or voluntary sector.
· An ability to work to tight deadlines, ensuring prioritisation of multiple tasks.
· A natural team player with excellent written and spoken English
To apply for the Fundraising Trustee position at Been There, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
Thank you for your interest.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Been There is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
Context:
The Board of Trustees is jointly responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the integrity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, and legal and regulatory guidelines.
All trustees should also 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.
The statutory duties of a trustee are:
● To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document.
● To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
● To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.
● To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
● To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
● To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
● To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
● To protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds.
● If the organisation employs staff, appoint the CEO and monitor his or her performance.
In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:
● Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
● Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
● Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
● Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
● Trustees are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement at the time of joining the board.
● As well as the various statutory duties, any trustee should make full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board make good decisions.
We are an app-based charity that connects people over 18 with a vetted and trained Mentor (who has also 'been there') to help with body image issues.
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SMART WORKS SCOTLAND
CORPORATE RELATIONSHIPS AND FUNDRAISING TRUSTEE
A voluntary role where the successful individual will use their skills and experience to help unemployed women get back to work.
ABOUT SMART WORKS
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 30,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In April 2022, Smart Works launched a new Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. To achieve this, we will grow our existing centres and open new centres in areas of need.
Smart Works Scotland, operating as a licensee of Smart Works Charity, is led by a Board of passionate and dedicated trustees, who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Smart Works service across Scotland, with centres in Edinburgh and Glasgow. More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website.
ABOUT THE ROLE
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Smart Works Scotland Board of Trustees.
The Corporate Relationships Trustee will support in developing the corporate supporter base across the country, with the aim of increasing the funding received from organisations. This will involve supporting the Head of Scotland and Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to shape the SWS corporate partner “offer”, engaging with corporate supporters, and building the narrative of our social value proposition.
Securing corporate funding/financial donations as an income stream will enable the Charity to continue delivering the Smart Works service across Scotland, helping women to secure employment and gain financial independence. The offer will likely include securing formal, multi-year Charity Partner status for Smart Works Scotland across the major cities and increasing corporate participation in fundraising challenges, such as the annual Cycle for Smart Works challenge and payroll giving.
The time commitment for this voluntary, unpaid role is an average of 2.0 days per month, with more time given at busy periods of the year. There will be a requirement to sit on the Fund-Raising Sub Committee, with meetings taking place every 3 months, and to attend Board meetings taking place every 2 months.
If you feel you have valuable experience and skills to contribute to the Smart Works mission and would like to use your professional experience for good, the team would love to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLE - GENERAL DUTIES OF A SMART WORKS TRUSTEE
Work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to ensure the centre is well-run and governed effectively. Provide support to determine the strategic direction of the Centre.
Advocate for the Centre, raising its profile and the awareness of the Smart Works service in the geographic area. Build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters.
Work in a small team and tailor strong interpersonal and communication skills to all levels of seniority.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
It is our vision that the successful applicant will have a strong network of corporate contacts across Scotland and be able to leverage their skills to create, develop, and secure corporate partnerships and deliver the desired financial outcomes.
The Corporate Relationship Trustee will be expected to support the Head of Scotland and the Fund Raising and Partnerships Manager, and, where necessary, to liaise with the Smart Works Corporate Partnerships team in London to ensure joined-up activities where contacts are UK wide organisations.
As this is a voluntary, unpaid role it requires a self-starting and proactive approach with the capacity and time to challenge, engage and contribute to the work of the Board in a positive manner.
It is essential that all applicants believe in the mission of Smart Works and align with our core values, share a commitment to fairness and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, acting at all times with honesty and integrity.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please send a CV and covering note via this site by Monday 19 August 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview early September. From this, Smart Works Scotland will select the preferred candidate who will be invited to meet with the Smart Works Charity CEO prior to formal appointment.
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).
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Herts Disability Sports Foundation (HDSF) is looking to develop a New Income Generating Strategy which will ensure we can be a long term player in delivering physical activities for children and adults with physical and learning disabilities. We are seeking an experienced fundraiser who will work with us on this project to support HDSF, using their knowledge and experience in the charity sector.
HDSF is a relatively small charity working to support adults and children in Hertfordshire with physical and/or learning disabilities to participate in recreational sporting activities. Our mission is to “Provide and support opportunities in sports and physical activity that can be accessed by everyone, whether it be through participation, volunteering coaching or education in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.”
We work with a diverse range of partners including Day Services, special schools and community groups to provide a variety of sports/physical activities. These include online sessions, boxercise, water sports, holiday activities (which include siblings) and adapted cycling. Our team is small – just 10 people in a mix of full time and part time roles. More information on our work can be found on our website.
What will you be doing?
Our goal is to diversify our income streams and become a more sustainable organisation. HDSF has a successful track record of grant funding and generating earned income from activities, since HDSF was created 10 years ago, but sourcing funding for core costs and new projects has become more difficult in the current climate.
Using your knowledge and experience of Fundraising at a senior level, we would like you to;
- support HDSF to develop a diverse fundraising strategy,
- identify and prioritise potential types of income streams for short and long term development,
- work with the SMT to develop a Fundraising plan to realise new sources of income.
We are particularly interested in direct fundraising and corporate partnerships.
Resources
We will provide you with a range of organisational information and financial data on past performance. You will have time with the SMT, relevant Trustees and the Business Working Group. The key point of contact will be the Chief Operating Officer who will ensure you have access to resources needed to complete the project.
Timeline
We anticipate this project will take approximately 3 months but will work with the successful volunteer to agree project milestones and timescales.
This could be an ongoing voluntary role if this first project is a success for both parties.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a volunteer who is experienced in Charity Fundraising at a strategic level, with practical experience of at least one of the following areas; corporate partnerships, major gifts, individual giving and legacies. The volunteer would have knowledge of fundraising policies and legislation relevant to the UK charity sector. They would be skilled in communicating ideas and strategies, with a professional and ethical approach to their work.
Lived experience of the disability community would be an advantage, but a real enthusiasm to contribute to the growth of HDSF is essential.
What difference will you make?
By securing new funding streams we could expand the range of activities we offer, reach more of our beneficiaries by providing more community based activities - we already have the ideas, we need your help to make them achievable!
How to apply
If you are interested in this volunteering role - please email the Chief Operating Officer telling us why this opportunity interests you and what you believe you could bring to the role. A copy of your CV would be really helpful.
Please note that as part of our Safeguarding procedures, all successful volunteers are required to supply references and provide necessary documentation to receive Enhanced DBS clearance. HDSF is actively working towards certification as a Disability Confident Employer.
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.
At Teenage Helpline, we are a tight-knit community of people who are passionate about make a difference in the lives of young people across the UK
Teenage Helpline is an online peer-to-peer mentoring service for young people. We can act as the first stepping-stone for young people who do not feel comfortable seeking support for themselves, or who need a listening ear to help them cope with personal issues.
All of our volunteers and employees are remote workers. We have great systems in place to allow our employees and volunteers to get to know each other, work effectively together and do great work!
We are a flexible organisation that values the contributions of everyone. We will never ask more from our volunteers and employees than they can give, but we are sure to celebrate and recognise their efforts.
About the role
Taking on a Non-Executive Director role is a great way to influence the future of Teenage Helpline, and advise the Charity to support its growth. We are seeking an individual who has experience in Charity fundraising to take a position on our Board to help guide Teenage Helpline through its fundraising journey. As a Charity, we do not charge for our services and, therefore, rely heavily on the generosity and support of others to enable us to carry out the work that we do. We are looking for individuals with extensive strategic experience in the charity fundraising space to offer strategic insights and guidance to our Charity leadership team and wider fundraising team. Our aim as a Charity is to significantly grow our income to enable us to deliver more, and we are only able to do this with a well thought out and carefully considered Fundraising Strategy.
Commitment
As with all volunteering roles, there is a level of commitment required on both sides to make the volunteering relationship successful. For our Non-Executive Director positions, the commitments are as followed:
- Attendance at Board Meetings which take place every other month for 1.5 hours in the evening
- Attendance at Board Sub-Committee meetings which take place throughout the month. Each NED will be able to choose which sub-committees they would like to attend.
- Ad-hoc additional meetings, such as strategy workshops, the annual strategy day held face-to-face and other meetings to offer guidance and support to the Charity (all on an as agreed basis).
Our mission is to make Teenage Helpline the best charity in the UK. To build inclusive processes, we need to build an inclusive team. Please know that this list is indicative and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel you only are a 75% match. Skills can be learned, but diversity cannot. We promote a diverse and inclusive culture at Teenage Helpline.
The Process
NED recruitment at Teenage Helpline follows the steps below:
- Long listing: Once we have received all candidate applications, initial screening will take place to determine a long-list of candidate who may be suitable to take a role onto our Board of Directors and Trustees.
- Shortlisting: All long listed candidates will be invited to an initial shortlisting interview with the Chairperson of the Board to further assess suitability for the position.
- Final interview: All shortlisted candidates will be invited to a further interview with the Chairperson of the Board and another Trustee/Director of the Charity. At this point, the final candidate(s) will be selected.
Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to assist.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
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Join the Board and help people living with dementia enjoy more active and fulfilled lives.
Dementia Adventure thinks differently about dementia. Taking a positive approach to risk-taking, we believe that with the right support, everyone living with dementia can enjoy the well-being benefits of nature and the great outdoors. We believe in what people can do, not what they can’t.
Our work is grounded in research, lived experience, and 15 years of delivering supported holidays around the UK for people with dementia and their family carers. In that time, we have also become a reputable training provider for healthcare and outdoor leisure professionals, specialising in developing dementia skills, nature-based activities, and multi-sensory approaches to care and inclusion.
In a year that has seen some exciting new partnerships develop, the launch of Green Letter Days, and our engaging ‘Today I will …’ social media campaign, this is an excellent time to join Dementia Adventure’s Board as we develop the next period of growth and strategic development. Chaired by Debbie Marshall, Managing Director of the Silver Marketing Association, our trustees bring knowledge and experience in travel, sustainability, healthcare management, law and finance from their respective sectors. We are looking for three more trustees to join them who would also be keen advocates for the cause and are well-networked in their fields.
The role will involve attending up to six meetings a year, all digitally accessible, but with the aim of meeting in person on two of those occasions in London and at our offices near Chelmsford. In addition to providing strategic oversight, support, and challenge to the organisation, which comprises 24 staff and over 120 volunteers, there will be opportunities to engage in various ways, with an average time commitment of three hours per month.
We will provide:
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A full induction programme and access to training and development to fulfil the role
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Opportunities to develop new skills
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Opportunities to input into developing services that will improve the lives of people living with dementia
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Opportunities to provide additional voluntary support, with specific training, on our supported holidays
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Reimbursement of any out-of-pocket expenses
We welcome people of all backgrounds and sectors, whether with existing board experience or new to a trustee role, who bring fresh perspectives and diverse knowledge, skills, and experience. We particularly welcome expertise in fundraising, finance or dementia advocacy. You must be aged 18 or over to apply.
The closing date for applications is 4th August 2024, with interviews planned for the week commencing 12th August 2024. Please apply on Charity Job with your CV and a supporting letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role and passionate about our vision.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Iprovision is the benevolent fund of The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). Iprovision is currently looking for new volunteers to join its Board of Trustees.
You don’t need to be a member of the CIPR to become a Trustee of Iprovision, but you do need to be willing to donate your time – and your understanding of the challenges life can throw at us – to consider the plight of those less fortunate.
The role Iprovision plays in helping members in need is really important. For example, Iprovision provides the funding for the CIPR’s mental health hotline that gives members access to expert advice and online materials. CIPR members coping with stress, with job loss, family illnesses or other challenges can turn to Iprovision for expert advice, counselling and, in many cases, financial support. To mark CIPR’s 75th anniversary we also established an education fund to help people get into the PR profession. We plan to continue with this fund in future years.
As a registered charity, Iprovision is led by its small board of up to 12 volunteer Trustees who consider the applications from CIPR members for support. Based on advice from a professional Support worker – the Trustees make the final decision on the type and level of support to be provided. This might be a straight cash grant, or the Trustees might elect to pay for some training and coaching to help someone get back into employment.
Each applicant for support is presented to the Trustees anonymously, and decisions are taken purely on the facts presented, the situation being experienced, and the types of support that are available.
As a charity, Iprovision depends for its funding purely on the voluntary annual donations that some members pay on top of their CIPR subscriptions, and fundraising activity and events.
The Trustees have a vital role to play – driving awareness of the fund, arranging and supporting fundraising activity, and of course considering applications for support. The Trustees meet four times a year (mix of in person and hybrid meetings), and are responsible for ensuring that the charity manages its funds wisely.
Knowledge, experience and attributes
Charitable Trustees have a general obligation to:
- Act in the charity’s best interests
- Manage the charity’s resources responsibly
- Act with reasonable care and skill.
Trustees should understand the purpose and activities of the charity and ensure they are in line, and complying with the governance documents (the Memorandum and Articles of Association).
We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience or knowledge of:
- Finance and managing finances
- Supporting people with financial advice and assistance
- Digital marketing, branding and fundraising.
Support & Training
We will provide opportunities for you to learn new skills and grow your expertise as we develop our plans. We encourage a culture of learning amongst our trustees, encourage and support them to develop existing skills, which help you flourish as a trustee on our board.
Benefits
This is a volunteer role so no material rewards are offered. Benefits are non-material and include experience, the opportunity to contribute, to learn and become part of a dynamic community. You will gain lasting relationships, insight into a benevolent fund, experience of non-executive leadership and the rewards of contribution. We will reimburse out of pocket expenses, including travel to attend any Iprovision meetings.
Liability
Iprovision is a separate legal entity (it is incorporated) and this acts as a mitigation to any personal liability.
For more information: see the essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do. Charity Commission England & Wales.
Our terms of service
Trustees are elected to serve terms of three years with an expectation that they will serve no more than 2-3 terms of three years.
We encourage applications from all sections of society and locations and are keen to ensure continued diversity brings constructive challenge and adds to the governance and work, of the charity.
Iprovision was founded in 1965 and its charitable purpose is to provide support in cash or in kind for the prevention or relief of poverty.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Canterbury Food Bank, one of the largest charities of its kind in the UK, is recruiting new trustees.
The food bank was set up over a decade ago with an objective to end hunger and tackle poverty.
We’ve made a start, but we’ve still got a long way to go.
Last year the charity provided enough food to make 132,000 meals for people in the district who are suffering financial hardship.
Trustees have overall control of the charity and are responsible for making sure it's doing what it was set up to do. They are volunteers and have board meetings once a month.
Previous trustee experience is not necessary. Lived experience of poverty, volunteering, community involvement and passion are as valued as work-based knowledge and skills
Interested?
Please take a look at the broader explanation on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you be a Trustee?
Are you based in the West or East Midlands and looking for an opportunity to create positive social change, meet new people and learn new things?
Music Therapy Works is looking for three-to-four committed, motivated people to join the Board as Trustees, enabling even more people to benefit from music therapy.
We are looking, in particular, for one or more of the following skills/experience to complement our existing Trustees:
- Fundraising
- Marketing and communications
- Digital
- ICT strategy management skills
- Safeguarding
- Project or operational management
- Performance management
- Strategic planning
We also want our Board to reflect the diverse community that MTW supports. We would particularly like to hear from you if you:
- have a background in social care and/or safeguarding
- have a background in music therapy or a related field
- reflect MTW’s beneficiaries. For example: are you a disabled person? Do you have mental health needs? Are you a parent or teacher of a young disabled person, or a young person with mental health needs? Are you part of an adoptive family or do you work with children in care? Are you a carer for a person with dementia?
Whether you’re an experienced trustee or wanting to take up your first position at board level, we really want to hear from you! It is not necessary for you to have previous experience as a Trustee - training will be provided. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, but you must be over 18 years old.
What do you get out of being an MTW Trustee?
We recognise that volunteering with us is a two-way process and are keen to ensure you get the most out of your time with us:
- Being a Trustee is a great way to ‘give something back’ while developing your skills in leadership, influencing, debating, negotiating, strategic and organisational planning. You will have the opportunity to meet, network and learn from people who may have very different professional backgrounds and life experiences to your own
- We provide an induction pack for new Trustees to help you quickly feel settled in
- We provide opportunities for training and development
- Every new trustee is assigned a Board buddy to help them to feel part of the team
- We offer reasonable expenses
Interested? What to do next:
- For full details about being an MTW trustee, including a role description, please download and read the Candidate Pack
- To register an initial expression of interest, please email us. We will be happy to discuss any queries you may have about the role or the recruitment process generally
- If you want to apply, please complete the application form on our website and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, you can download a copy of the form as a Microsoft Word document from MTW's website and send it with a copy of your CV
- If you require any materials in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to ask
- The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th August 2024
- Interviews will be held in person in Worcester on 5th and 6th September 2024, with an online option if absolutely necessary
We really look forward to hearing from you! Check out MTW's website - musictherapyworks. co. uk/jobs for a full candidate pack and application form.
MTW's mission is to deliver comprehensive music therapy services for individuals, groups and communities in a wide range of circumstances
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a difference for individuals living with disability? Then we want to hear from you!
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome UK (BBS UK) is looking for new Trustees to support the charity with its communication strategy and community engagement.
We’re looking for trustees who have some of the following professional skills:
- Legal including charity law
- Marketing/Media/PR
- Fundraising
- Human Resources
We are also looking for trustees with lived experience of BBS. No additional professional skills are required for those with lived experience of BBS, though any relevant skills would be beneficial.
No previous Trustee experience is required.
As a BBS UK Trustee, you will have:
- induction, training and reimbursable expenses
- opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
- opportunities to network with likeminded organisations and professionals
- influence to shape innovative projects
- the chance to make a real difference to the wellbeing of the BBS community
Commitment:
The expected time commitment is three committee meetings per year (lasting approx. 3 hours each), via Zoom with one in-person meeting a year usually held in London; attendance at our Annual General Meeting (AGM); and an annual strategy day. Regular monitoring and response of emails is also required.
Who we are
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome UK is the only UK charity dedicated to helping individuals with Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) and their loved ones. BBS is a rare, genetic disorder that causes sight loss along with a wide variety of additional symptoms. We aim to offer wraparound support to those impacted by BBS, and empower them to thrive.
Our small but mighty charity provides:
- Benefits navigation
- NHS Clinics Support Service
- Wellbeing assistance
- Advocacy
- Events to help our BBS community to come together, connect, and learn how to best manage BBS.
Through these projects, we aim to ensure that those who seek our help are supported, connected, and empowered to achieve the best possible outcome.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about animal welfare and eager to make a difference in your community? Join us as a volunteer trustee for the RSPCA Shropshire Branch and play a vital role in shaping the future of our organisation.
About Us
The RSPCA Shropshire Branch is dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our local area. As a branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), we work
tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need in the Shropshire area, which includes supporting the National RSPCA Inspectorate with local cruelty cases. We also educate and raise awareness, hold free microchipping events and offer welfare assistance.
Role Overview
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with experience in charity or business management to join our team of trustees.
We are currently looking for individuals with expertise in:
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Finance
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Governance
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Fundraising
Various roles are available, including positions as Treasurer or Secretary.
Responsibilities
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Serve on the governing body of the charity, overseeing the management and governance of the Branch.
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Collaborate with fellow trustees to develop and implement strategic plans for the organisation.
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Contribute to decision-making processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
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Attend monthly committee meetings, typically lasting around 2 hours, and actively participate in discussions and decision-making.
Benefits
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Make a meaningful impact on the welfare of animals in your community.
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Gain valuable experience in charity governance and leadership.
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Collaborate with like-minded individuals and contribute to a rewarding cause.
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Opportunity for personal and professional development through training and networking.
Commitment
Trustees are expected to attend monthly 2 hour committee meetings, with additional duties as required. The time commitment may vary depending on individual roles and responsibilities. Meetings are generally held online with quarterly meetings held in-person.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about animal welfare and possess the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Join us in making a difference for animals in need. Become a trustee with the RSPCA Shropshire Branch today!
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WE'RE LOOKING FOR NEW TRUSTEES!
We have several trustee vacancies and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to be part of conversations about developing and leading our future.
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001.We’re based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We’re well-known for our award-winning Teens and Toddlers programme.
In 2023, we launched our new five-year strategy, which entails growing our work so we can meet the needs of more children and young people. Now is an important time for our charity, and we hope that you will want to help us achieve our vision.
As a Power2 trustee you’ll be an ambassador for the organisation and its work. You’ll share our vision of a world where all children and young people – no matter their background or challenges – can thrive and reach their full potential.
We’re particularly seeking to appoint trustees with the following skills or background:
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Chair (please see separate recruitment pack)
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Finance
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Child Safeguarding
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People aged under 25.
A skills audit of our current Board showed that we would benefit from adding to the Board trustees with experience of education leadership, fundraising/income generation, programme impact and evaluation, and HR.
We’re recruiting for potential so learning in the role is expected, and we will support you in this by providing induction and training. We also believe that diverse voices and perspectives are crucial to our decision-making being effective and equitable, and that our Board needs to represent the breadth of our work and the people and communities we work with.
We particularly encourage applications from:
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People from racialised communities
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People who are based in the North West of England
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Disabled people
We’re always looking to recruit people who have lived experiences of the issues we seek to address (as a child, low family income, disengagement with school and learning, poor wellbeing/mental health, care experienced).
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
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
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Actively Interviewing
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're currently recruiting for a small number of new Trustees who are passionate about tackling homelessness and want to support a well-established charity extend its impact.
What do we do?
Street Support Network connects local people and organisations in order to support those experiencing, and at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Our website is an online hub to find out about homelessness, see what support is available, and see what you can do to help.
In addition to hosting the website, we work extensively offline, connecting people to co-produce better solutions, facilitating conversations and co-ordinating action across the sector.
Who are we looking for?
We'd love to work with collaborators, preferably with experience of charity governance, working with or as part of the board of a not-for-profit organisation, or with public sector experience. We’d also be very keen to hear from people with lived experience of homelessness.
But please don’t let a lack of experience hold you back from applying. We know that skills and knowledge don’t always come from previous roles. Often, it’s less about what you have done, and more about what you can do. We’re looking for someone who fits in with our close-knit team and will help us operate and innovate.
We'd especially like to talk to people who know about:
- Fundraising / Income Generation
- Finance
- Website Development
- Human Resources
- Connecting with Businesses
- Public Sector areas such as NHS or Local Government
Why become a Street Support Network Trustee?
Being a Trustee can be incredibly rewarding - and we think the way we work is little bit different:
We are very values driven and not too formal. Everyone really cares about what we do and homelessness more generally.
We are a small team, with a small number of Trustees, so everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make a real, lasting impact.
Trustee Terms
If your application is successful, we see the first few months being a time where we can both get a feel for whether we’d like to make the position permanent.
Throughout this period our Chair will check in to discuss how things are going, receive feedback, and provide any support needed. Our meetings are usually monthly and take place online. We aim to meet face-to-face once or twice a year in Manchester. The role is voluntary but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Reprieve is pleased to advertise for two Trustees to join our Board and provide the highest level of Governance. The Board meets four times a year (normally April, July, October and December).
About Reprieve
Reprieve is a UK charity founded in 1999. Reprieve uses strategic interventions to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.
Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society, as it is in their cases that human rights are most swiftly jettisoned and the rule of law is cast aside. Thus, Reprieve promotes and protects the rights of those facing the death penalty and those who are the victims of extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”, with a focus on arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial executions.
Reprieve’s main office is in London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.
About the roles
Our new Trustees will be passionate about our vision and mission and will be able to bring inclusive and knowledgeable insight to the Board and the Executive Directors. They will have a passion for seeking justice for the victims of extreme human rights abuses. They will support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion at Reprieve and share our commitment to fighting against racism and advancing racial justice, both in our work and within Reprieve.
Trustee
We are seeking a new trustee with direct or indirect lived experience of some of the conditions and difficulties faced by beneficiaries of Reprieve’s work or other victims of human rights abuses. This could include long term or arbitrary detention or other human rights abuses, whether or not Reprieve would have been able to have been involved.
For full details please see the role description.
Trustee and Chair of the Development Committee
We are seeking a new trustee who would look to take on the Chair of our Development Committee when the current Chair retires in April 2025. You will be someone who has experience as a senior fundraising volunteer or who is well networked and happy to connect us with your contacts and make asks on behalf of Reprieve. Reprieve has a highly diverse funding base, built up over many years, and you would help support this by working with our Philanthropy and Events team to maximise support from individuals.
For full details please see the role description.
Full details and how to apply
This is a non-remunerated role but Reprieve will pay reasonable travel and other expenses. Trustees are appointed on a three year term, renewable once. The deadline for applications for each role is 19 August 2024.
Please see the role descriptions for full details and information on who to contact to discuss the roles.
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