Trustee

The role of the board is to govern Breaking Barriers effectively, in service of our vision and mission, and as required by our constitution. Trustees provide support and challenge to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and are ambassadors for the charity.  

 Essential Duties of the Trustee Role

·     Ensure Breaking Barriers is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit

·     Comply with Breaking Barriers' governing document and other laws that apply

·     Act in Breaking Barriers' best interests: prioritise Breaking Barriers' objectives, avoid conflicts of interest, and follow procedures to manage any conflicts. 

·     Ensure Breaking Barriers is accountable: meeting legal, accounting and reporting requirements

·     Manage Breaking Barriers' resources responsibly: managing risks, protecting assets and people, getting the resources we need, having appropriate controls and procedures

·     Act with reasonable care and skill using your skills and experience, deciding when you need professional advice, ensure Breaking Barriers remains solvent. 

Other Responsibilities

·     Understanding the vision, mission, goals and values of Breaking Barriers together with a good grasp of the operational context and the expectations of partners. 

·     Strategic leadership and vision: help to guide the organisation with a strategic vision, aligning the board and staff's efforts with the mission. Ensure that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.

·     Leveraging opportunities: Support and participate in fundraising strategies, leveraging networks, and engaging with donors and stakeholders to secure necessary resources for the organisation's work. 

·     CEO and SLT support: Maintain a constructive relationship with the CEO and SLT,

     creating a positive and strong working relationship to jointly set and achieve appropriate targets, staying in regular contact and acting as a sounding board to discuss strategic or staffing related matters, issues - coaching, supporting and challenging as necessary. 

·     Ambassadorship: Act as an ambassador, representing and promoting the organisation's mission, values, and interests to external stakeholders, enhancing its reputation, and fostering collaboration, fundraising and promotional opportunities