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We are looking for a new Trustee who is willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. The Care Workers' Charity supports social care workers across the UK by providing mental health and wellbeing support, financial support in the form of crisis grants, and signposting applicants to other organisations and resources.
We are particularly looking for trustees who:
- have expertise or experience in industries apart from the care sector, or
- have experience of fundraising, or
- have charity experience, or
- have marketing experience, or
- have finance experience
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Care Workers’ Charity achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity and ensure that The Care Workers’ Charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Where they have specific expertise such as fundraising, they work with the CWC team, providing coaching or connections in order for us to raise funds to enable us to support as many care workers as we can. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable us to grow and thrive.
As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, representing the Charity, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. Our trustees have a key role in risk management, working with the staff team to identify and manage risks.
Our Board meetings are mostly remote with one held face-to-face each year in London and occasionally we ask trustees to represent the Charity at events or award ceremonies, or at stakeholder events which are held close to the trustee's location.
Duties:
- Support and provide advice on The Care Workers’ Charity’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee The Care Workers’ Charity’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
- Review and approve The Care Workers’ Charity’s financial statements.
- Provide support and challenge to our CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
- Keep abreast of changes in our operating environment.
- Contribute to regular reviews of The Care Workers’ Charity’s own governance.
- Attend Board meetings (mostly remote and possibly one being face-to-face), adequately prepared to contribute to discussions and respond promptly to requests for required action.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect The Care Workers’ Charity’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
- Contribute to the broader promotion of The Care Workers’ Charity’s objects, aims and reputation by applying their skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Please read the attached document which gives additional details, and includes a link to what being a charity trustee involves, eligibility requirements and the main duties and requirements of trustees.
PLEASE NOTE: Previous applicants need not apply
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Kidderminster Foodbank are seeking to recruit Trustees with an interest in helping others, who are willing to uphold the food bank’s values, and who can bring life experience to the board of trustees. Trustees have collective responsibility for the governance of the organisation and for all decisions made by the Board. They set the strategic direction for the organisation, ensuring alignment to our values, and are responsible for setting organisational policy, defining goals, agreeing the financial plan, evaluating performance, and ensuring that strong relationships are maintained between the Trustees and the Management & Volunteer Team.
Key tasks:
- To manage the charity’s resources responsibly, including ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk and not over-commit the charity.
- To ensure the board regularly reviews its structures, roles, relationship to staff and implementing changes if and when necessary.
- To develop a long-term strategy for the food bank with clear objectives which can be monitored and adapted.
- To work alongside the Treasurer and the board to ensure the organisation’s financial dealings are systematically accounted for and on time, independently examined (on income over £25k) and made publicly available when necessary.
- To ensure the charity is accountable, actively complying with statutory accounting and reporting requirements and the law.
- To ensure appropriate financial plans are in place for future budget allocations as well as looking after contractual agreements with external partners that award money for core costs and additional projects.
- To help promote the organisation to a wide audience of potential funders and beneficiaries and community stakeholders.
- To ensure the food bank has appropriate procedures to: comply with current legislation and good practice; including employment, health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding & GDPR compliance/data protection etc.
- To act with reasonable care and skill, giving your time, thought and energy to your role.
- To prepare for and regularly attend and participate in board and subcommittee meetings and any trustee away days.
- To provide ad hoc support to the staff team and volunteers from time to time.
- To act at all times in accordance with the foodbank’s trustee code of conduct.
The Trustees may also undertake additional work for the charity between meetings subject to their availability and skill set.
About you:
We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst supporting the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate a:
- Knowledge of and commitment to the work of Kidderminster Foodbank.
- Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning needs of the foodbank’s beneficiaries, staff, and the trustee board.
- Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity.
- Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively.
- Working effectively as a team member and demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop.
Kidderminster Foodbank are seeking to recruit Trustees with an interest in helping others, who are willing to uphold the food bank’s values, and who can bring life experience to the board of trustees. The food bank would particularly welcome applications from those with experience in one (or more) of the following areas:
- Campaigning
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Digital/IT
- Legal
- Commercial property
- Health & Safety
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for new trustees with experience of working in HR or fundraising to join our experienced and committed board. We are particualrly interetested in trustees who have lived experience of migration, either from claiming asylum in the UK or navigating the immigration system. You will join our main trustee board and one of our committees depending on your expertise.
LRMN exists to empower refugees and other migrants and to bring about systemic change to remove the challenges they face. Our services include providing specialist legal advice on immigration, housing and welfare, supporting those who need to improve their skills through training and volunteering as well as helping them gain employment. We support women who survived gender-based abuse including rape, trafficking, domestic violence and more and we offer them 1:1 counselling and therapeutic activities. In addition, we provide mental health and well-being support to those who are suffering from non-clinical mental health issues. We advocate and campaign against policies that are not fair and just and which uphold hostile environment. We also provide hardship funds and food parcels to destitute clients.
As a trustee you will be expected to attend a quarterly board meeting, join a sub-committee which also meets quarterly and offer support relevant to your expertise. We have three sub-committees: Organisation Development; Finance, Risk and Compliance; and Fundraising and Marketing. Meetings normally take place in the evening from 6pm and last about 2 hours. The sub-committee meetings are online and the full board meetings are a mix of online and in-person meetings. You will need to be able to attend face to face meetings in London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our mission is to help and support homeless and vulnerably housed people in and around the London Borough of Merton. We operate a twice-weekly Drop-in, currently welcoming 50-60 individuals each day, while our Winter Night Shelter provides a warm, dry place to sleep every night during the coldest nights of the year – this winter from 4 December until 10 March 2024.
Our current Secretary is retiring, having completed the maximum of nine years in the role. We’re now looking for an enthusiastic and committed volunteer for the role which covers the following positions:
- Company secretary
- Secretary to the Trustees
The current incumbent fulfils both roles but we would consider splitting the responsibilities if two complementary applications were received.
The Company Secretary & Secretary is a volunteer with an active role in the work of the organisation. The Faith in Action Merton Homelessness Project (FIAMHP) Board of Trustees, Company Secretary & Secretary, together with senior staff, form the Management Committee of the Charity.
Company Secretary’s responsibilities:
The Company Secretary keeps the organisation legal by:
• Working with Trustees to ensure that the Charity complies with its Articles of Association, charity law, company law, employment law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensuring that the Trustees are aware of the requirement to comply with relevant codes such as the Code of Conduct for Charity Trustees and the Charities Governance Code, and that these are adhered to.
• Ensuring that the Articles of Association reflect the current work of the Charity, liaising with the Charity Commission and Companies House as appropriate if an update is needed.
• Liaison with Treasurer as needed.
• Filing annual Confirmation Statements and other Company Returns including the annual Trustees Report & Accounts with Companies House and the Charity Commission by the due dates.
• Advising Companies House and the Charity Commission of changes to Company and Charity details by the due dates – this includes Trustee appointments and resignations.
• Maintaining the statutory records.
• Monitoring the composition of the Trustee board, and liaising with the Chair and other Trustees to ensure that new Trustees are recruited as necessary, so that all roles needed are covered. Organising new Trustee applications and interviews, and obtaining references.
• Organising and running the Annual General Meeting, and any other General Meetings required.
• Any other duties which may reasonably arise.
Secretary’s duties
The job of the FIAMHP Secretary is to assist the Trustees in the smooth running of the organisation by:
• Organising Management Committee meetings in consultation with the Chair and other Trustees: setting meeting dates and venues; producing meeting agendas, receiving and sending out meeting notices and papers, checking that meetings are quorate, taking meeting minutes, liaising with the Chair and other Trustees as necessary; sending out draft minutes.
• Assist with liaison between Trustees, Staff and Volunteers as needed.
• Awareness of the work of the organisation and the needs of its guests and service users.
• Ensuring that decisions and actions of the Board of Trustees are accurately recorded and implemented.
• Maintaining an appropriate and secure filing system so that all Trustee papers are retained and accessible.
• Assisting with Business Plan development and the Trustees’ Annual Report as required.
• Ensuring that Policies and Risk Register are filed and accessible to all who need access.
• Tracking progress with implementation of the organisation’s Business Plan.
• Ensuring that any correspondence for Trustees is brought to the attention of the Board.
• Any other duties which may reasonably arise.
The Company Secretary and Secretary must have:
● Commitment to the Charity and its work.
● Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of being a Company Secretary
● Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as Company Secretary and Secretary
● Strategic vision
● Good independent judgement
● Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
For more information about either post, please contact Bernie McAlister, Chair of Trustees.
We are seeking people who can enrich the insights brought to our Board of Trustees through their life experiences and understanding of our service users.
We particularly would like to recruit people with an interest in:
- Joining our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group
- Helping us drive our IT strategy forward.
Impact Initiatives is an innovative, respected and long-standing charity which has flexed and developed alongside changing needs over its forty plus years of existence. We currently work with over 10,000 people across Sussex each year, have 90+ staff and a turnover of just over £3,000,000.
We live by and deliver all our services within our values of collaboration, integrity, empowerment, effectiveness, creativity, and accountability.
- Being a trustee is a great way to support a cause you believe in.
- As a respected and responsible role, it is also a brilliant route to develop new skills, gain more experience and enhance your CV.
- Being a trustee can be immensely rewarding, providing both expected and unexpected opportunities for personal development and new challenges.
- Trustee training will be provided alongside support to attend meetings if required.
Requirements
- A commitment to the aims and values of the organisation, and an understanding of some of the issues our service users face.
- An ability to understand and discuss information on the work of the organisation.
- An ability and willingness to discuss ideas and options to help make decisions in the best interests of the organisation and experience of attending and contributing to meetings is helpful but not essential, enthusiasm and commitment to our work and values are more important
- Trustees must be aged 18+
Our Trustees hold four formal in person meetings each year with additional meetings as and when needed. Finance, business development and service delivery reports are circulated before meetings so any queries can be answered prior to the meeting where they are discussed.
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Citizens Advice Southampton is looking for a new Treasurer
Our Treasurer is a vital member of our Board of Trustees; this is a voluntary position. Unremunerated but with reasonable expenses covered.
Skills; we are looking for anyone with relevant financial qualifications or experience who is interested in becoming our Treasurer
Where; Southampton
Time; the Board of Trustees meets once a month apart from August and December when there are no meetings. In addition, the Treasurer will be part of a focussed committee which also meets once a month, such as Finance or Governance and Risk.
About Citizens Advice Southampton; This local and essential Charity provides vital support to the people of Southampton. Integrated into the local Community, Citizens Advice Southampton’s incredible volunteers and paid staff help more than 6500 people with 11000 issues every year, providing advice that is free, independent, impartial and confidential.
What will you be doing? Duties include; explain, guide and advise the board on the key assumptions and financial implications of the Citizens Advice Southampton budgets, operational and strategic plans ensure that the organisation has an appropriate reserves policy and a realistic budget that meets the services’ needs ensure that annual accounts are prepared in compliance with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) Accounting for Charities and submitted by the deadline to the Charity Commission and/or Registrar of Companies, and make arrangements for them to be audited or independently examined as required
What’s in it for you? Not only will you directly contribute to the success of this essential charity in supporting the local community, for you personally there are many benefits. Such as; Meet others and build relationships with other trustees, paid staff, volunteers and other community members Build on your governance and leadership skills Increase your employability
What are we looking for? Although you will not necessarily need to have prior experience of being a Trustee, we are specifically looking to recruit anyone with relevant experience which will support them in their role as Treasurer. Useful skills for our Treasurer include; have financial qualifications or experience some knowledge or experience of charity finances, fundraising, financial consequences and pension schemes excellent good numeracy skills to understand accounts be able to explain complex financial information in an accessible way Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussions Commitment to the aims, principles and policies of Citizens Advice Southampton Willingness and ability to learn, and to develop and understand your own attitude Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to think creatively and to exercise good independent judgement Ability to understand and accept the responsibility and liability of being a trustee
Citizens Advice Southampton Citizens Advice Southampton are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all who meet the above specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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- Voluntary (expenses paid)
- Approximately 4-8 hours per month
- Meetings take place in Bromley, Greenwich, or virtually via Video Conference when required
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich are the leading older persons organisation in both boroughs. We are a local charity with over 80 staff and 250 volunteers we are seeking to add to the expertise of our experienced, professional Board of Trustees.
We are seeking an Honorary Treasurer, who will monitor the financial matters of the charity and report to the trustees on all matters relating to the financial health of the charity. You will be a qualified financial professional, with excellent communication skills and you will be able to work strategically as part of a supportive team.
This is an exciting time to join Age UK B&G as we begin the work on developing our new organisational strategy. With an increasingly ageing population, a continuing cost of living crisis and a post Covid environment which has highlighted the high levels of social isolation among older people, our services have never been more important.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CCS works in all corners of the county. We believe everyone in Somerset should be able to live a healthy, independent and safe life and be part of a strong and thriving community.
What will you be doing?
Our work starts on the ground where our teams act as advocates using their local expertise to ensure that each community and its people flourish. Somerset is diverse and vibrant and we recognise that each town and village is unique. We can react to the changing needs of each community by working in collaboration to facilitate projects and enterprises that support positive change.
The Board of Trustees
The CCS Board of Trustees are a group of people who represent a range of diverse backgrounds and skill sets. They have oversight of the charity and make key decisions to help steer strategic direction.
The Board meets six times a year, usually in our main office in Taunton or via Teams.
Each Trustee will commit to an additional (estimated) six hours a month. This time may include consultations and input into a range of issues between meetings, usually via email.
As Treasurer, you will chair our Finance sub-Committee and be available for the annual strategy and budget making cycle.
You will form a close relationship with our Finance Manager and their team, providing stewardship, guidance and support.
This is a voluntary role, but we will meet all relevant expenses. You will be appointed for a term of three years and may usually serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
What difference will you make?
The CCS Board of Trustees are a group of people who represent a range of diverse backgrounds and skill sets. They have oversight of the charity and make key decisions to help steer strategic direction.
in return for your commitment, you will be rewarded with knowing you have changed the lives and life chances of many Somerset residents. You will meet new people, learn new skills and be making a real difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Action Malvern & District is a registered charity that has been serving the Malvern area since 1972 and we aim to combat social isolation by connecting people through transport and other community projects delivered by volunteers. We currently have 10 staff, over 100 volunteers, a Men’s Shed, a volunteer recruitment project, and a small fleet of accessible minibuses and wheelchair vehicles.
“Serving as a trustee can be immensely rewarding…I guess I help because I can” CH, current trustee
We are looking for at least two new Trustees to play an essential role in ensuring that the charity fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries, delivers on our core purpose, supports our strategic development and identifies service innovations.
“Being a charity trustee allows you to use some of the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired to bring fresh ideas and perspective to the charity” MA, current trustee
We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and careers; our only requirement is that you have basic skills in financial management, business planning and IT, and want to work as part of a team. Anyone with greater financial or legal skills, or an interest in becoming our Treasurer would be particularly welcome.
“For anyone still working, or perhaps considering a slower pace of life following retirement, trusteeship is intellectually stimulating, providing exposure to the fascinating legal, ethical, and financial aspects of running a charity." RH, current trustee
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TRUSTEE DIRECTOR TREASURER - ANTHONY TOBY HOMES TRUST (ATHT)
The ATHT provides a unique package of care for people with learning disabilities to live together in a group home, enabling them to enjoy normal and fulfilled lives as part of the local community, experiencing the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. As a member of the Trustee Board the Trustee Director Treasurer has particular responsibility for overseeing the accounting function of ATHT.
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Hatch is seeking to recruit up to three new Trustees to its governing Board. This is a significant opportunity to work with a dynamic and inspiring organisation to make a real difference to social and environmental challenges by supporting social entrepreneurs and those from diverse backgrounds.
Hatch is proactively looking to recruit individuals from diverse backgrounds, and/or individuals with personal understanding and experience of the challenges that many of our entrepreneurs face who are from underrepresented backgrounds. Hatch specifically supports founders from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, people with disabilities and we also focus on social entrepreneurs.
Responsibilities
Trustees are responsible for governance, strategic oversight and ambassadorship on behalf of Hatch, a charitable organisation. Trustees take overall stewardship and responsibility for the well-being of Hatch, providing strategic direction and ensuring that Hatch operates effectively to deliver its vision and mission.
Trustees act to uphold the core ethos and values of the organisation, fulfilling a duty of care in accordance with its governing documents, charity law and regulatory requirements.
Key Trustee Duties
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Contributing actively in providing strategic direction to Hatch; agreeing overall policy, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets and in line with Hatch mission and values
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Ensuring that Hatch complies with its Articles of Association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
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Ensuring Hatch applies its resources responsibly and exclusively in pursuance of its mission and its objects as defined in its Articles of Association
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Safeguarding the assets, staff and beneficiaries of the charity by ensuring risks are managed and mitigated, as appropriate
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Ensuring the financial stability of Hatch including ensuring appropriate controls and procedures are implemented and followed
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Ensuring that Hatch is accountable to its founders, funders and other stakeholders and that the Hatch team and volunteers are responsible to the Board
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Safeguarding and promoting the reputation and values of Hatch, including acting as an Ambassador for Hatch
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Acting in the best interest of the charity, its beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times, in accordance with its public benefit,
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Applying skills and experience to question and challenge in good faith, contribute to Board discussions and to taking balanced and informed Board decisions
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Appointing and monitoring the performance of the CEO
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Conduct an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the Chief Executive in consultation with other Trustees
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Being collectively responsible for the actions of the organisation and other trustees
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Maintaining confidentiality about sensitive or confidential information received in the course of fulfilling your role as Trustee
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Declaring any conflict between personal or professional interests and those of the charity
In addition you may be asked to
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Participate in activities with the Hatch team and Trustees to help you get to know the organisation.
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Expand the network, resources, and funds available to Hatch by making introductions and connecting the charity to relevant contacts in your network
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Meet with Hatch’s prospective and current donors/ funders, where appropriate, as part of our donor experience and stewardship strategy
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Act as a signatory to Hatch documentation, fundraising proposals and/or the regulatory statements for the Charity Commission and Companies House
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Keep informed about Hatch’s activities and wider issues that affect our work
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Participate in other tasks as arise from time to time, such as recruiting Hatch team members and representing Hatch at functions and meetings as appropriate
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Participate in or lead on a particular project, if relevant to their interests, experience and professional network.
Time Commitment
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Four formal Board meetings per year held in Central/South, London (or online) (2 hours per meeting), plus time to review the Board pack sent one week in advance of each Board meeting
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Up to four additional meetings per year of trustees and staff members to develop strategy, ideas etc
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Additional Training and Development sessions are offered to all trustees around effective trusteeship, impact measurement, finance management and more (via external providers)
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Ad hoc engagement and support to the CEO, other staff and board members
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Engagement with Hatch staff, programmes and founders as relevant
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Attendance at Hatch’s fundraising events and ad hoc fundraising meetings as relevant
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Hatch Trustees are appointed to serve for a term of 3 years and are be able to stand for re-election for a further 2 terms (maximum service 9 years)
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Prospective trustees start as Board Observers with Hatch, enabling you and the team to assess if we’re a good fit. Being a Board Observer comes with most of the same responsibilities and commitments as a full trusteeship does. We would expect prospective trustees to be Board Observers with Hatch for 3 - 6 months (1 - 2 board meetings and engagement opportunities) before being asked to become a full trustee where this is mutually desirable
Person specification
You are committed to inclusive leadership, and to working collaboratively with a dynamic CEO, team and trustees to develop an ambitious organisation.
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Commitment to Hatch vision, mission and values
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Interest in entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, inclusive economy, impact investment, proactive approaches to diversity and inclusion, inclusive leadership
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Willingness, ability, energy, commitment and drive to help Hatch develop its ambitious plans for growth
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Excellent communication skills with a willingness to speak your mind
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Strategic vision,
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Sound, independent judgement
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Ability to think creatively
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An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of Hatch, its team and its beneficiaries.
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Nolan’s seven principles of public life:
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Selflessness
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Integrity
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Objectivity
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Accountability
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Transparency
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Honesty
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Leadership
We are interested in receiving applications with skills and experience in one or more of these areas
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Digital Learning Expert: Hatch needs to think about its online offering to founders in new formats and in ways that will continue to deliver value to founders and partners. Online Learning, Virtual Reality, AI & Data, Connected Communities are areas where we would like to strengthen the board with someone who has skills/ expertise and a network we can tap into to assess and continue to develop Hatch’s online offer and to assess platform opportunities bringing together specific stakeholder groups (e.g. founders/ mentors).
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Digital PR, Marketing, Comms: Hatch has made great strides on developing its Marketing & Comms team. As Hatch grows we want to continue to build our brand and ensure opportunities to share our work, mission and impact with the world are delivered to the best of our abilities. We are looking for someone with specific skills, experience and network to support Hatch’s brand building and influencing, particularly with Public Relations background.
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Fundraising: Hatch is actively looking to diversify its income , which currently mainly comes from corporate partners (around 70-80%). We believe there is a big opportunity to work with more trusts & foundations and individual philanthropists on a strategic level as well as work with local or central government. We’d welcome people who have an understanding of the world of Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations and might even be involved in running one or working in one.
Further information about Hatch, and its impact to date can be found on our website.
Equal Opportunities
We believe everyone has potential. We are committed to increasing diversity among business owners, and we want to do the same for our team. If you’ve read this far, and you like the sound of the job, but you’re worried you don’t quite fit the requirements, we’d love it if you went ahead and applied.
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RoadPeace is seeking a Treasurer to work with the Board and oversee all financial aspects of the charity’s operation to help secure its financial stability and future sustainability of the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with financial or accountancy experience and an understanding of the not-for-profit sector.
Who we are
RoadPeace was established in 1992 by Brigitte Chaudry, a mother whose son was violently killed by a van driver who ignored red traffic lights. We are a membership organisation whose work is informed by the needs and experiences of road crash victims. RoadPeace is governed by a Board of Trustees and has a small staff team, who work in partnership with a vibrant network of members and volunteers. RoadPeace provides information and support services to people bereaved or seriously injured in road crashes and engages in campaigning work to fight for justice for victims and reduce road danger.
The role
RoadPeace has a vision for a world where road danger is not tolerated and where road crash victims receive justice and compassion.
We exist to support and empower those bereaved and injured by road crashes and their families; to improve the justice system’s post-crash response and to spare future generations from preventable death and injury. As a membership charity, we put victims at the heart of our work, equipping them to support themselves and others, campaign for change and shape RoadPeace’s work.
Following its 30th anniversary, Roadpeace is looking towards the next chapter and after reviewing how to develop and strengthen the charity, is in the process of creating a new strategy.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and compassionate Treasurer to provide financial insight and leadership to the Board, assist with the new strategy and ensure that the organisation has long-term sustainability and delivers its charitable objectives in close cooperation with the Board of Trustees, Chair and CEO.
We would like to work with a Treasurer who has strong empathy with the organisation’s objectives and has some understanding or interest in what it means to be bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash.
We would like to hear from you if you have the financial skills or expertise for this role, whether in the public or private sectors. Fundraising experience is desirable.
Applications should include a cover letter and CV, as well as two references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Citizens Advice Exeter and Citizens Advice Torbay are separate and independent charities, with separate Boards of Trustees. For efficiency reasons we share senior staff and have many shared administration functions. We are both looking for new Trustees.
The advice and assistance we give to people helps them to resolve their problems, providing life-changing outcomes. We also work hard both locally and nationally to use the knowledge we get from our clients to influence policy makers and legislation.
Do you want to join an organisation that:
¨ Wants to help the community and change things for the better?
¨ Wants to make sure everyone gets the advice and support they need?
¨ Is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality?
If so:
¨ Do you have the appropriate skills, and the time?
¨ Do you want to get involved in running influential and important local charities?
Both Charities are currently looking to recruit at least two Trustees
Citizens Advice Exeter is also looking to recruit:
- A Vice-Chair Resources to, initially, chair the Resources Committee with a view to becoming the Chair in the next 12 months on the retirement of our current Chair, who has been in post for 20 years.
Citizens Advice Torbay is also looking to recruit:
· A new Treasurer to replace the existing incumbent, who leaves at the end of May 2024, who has been in post for 3 years.
People from all backgrounds are welcome to apply. We actively encourage applicants from minority groups.
Both charities would prefer applicants to be resident close to the EX postcode (for Exeter) and TQ postcode (for Torbay), or to have a good awareness of the local social issues.
You must be able to attend at least eight evening meetings a year (CA Exeter), or at least six meetings a year (CA Torbay). You will need to undertake appropriate training, to keep yourself briefed on current issues, and to think strategically to help drive the Charities to achieve their long-term objectives.
In return, you will benefit by
· Joining a family of paid staff, volunteers and fellow trustees who all work together to provide an excellent quality of service to our clients
· The pleasure of using your skills and experience to help others
· developing new skills and learning from your fellow trustees
· gaining the satisfaction of giving back to your community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mynshull’s Educational Foundation is committed to improving the life-chances of young people from Manchester and Salford, so they can grow up to fulfil their potential. Through the provision of small grants, we aim to reduce the barriers that young people face to education, skills and training.
We provide funding for young people aged 25 or under to help them obtain equipment, uniforms or experiences that support them in starting or continuing their education or training. Some examples include grants towards the cost of school trips and residentials, text books, stationery, apprenticeship equipment such as tools, and musical instruments.
We are currently recruiting for trustees to join our board. The right candidate will understand the challenges faced by young people in Manchester and Salford; this may be through their own lived experiences or through professional experience, for example in education or health and social care. The successful candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for young people. Previous experience of being a trustee is not essential to this role.
A full role description and person specification can be found in the attached Recruitment Pack.
As a trustee you would be expected to attend a minimum of 4 board meetings (2 hours each) per year, as well as commit approximately 1 to 2 hours per month to reviewing applications for funding (this can be done remotely, online).
Mynshull’s Educational Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, where all trustees feel valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people who have experience of using charity services or delivering services in Manchester.
For an informal discussion of the role, the foundation’s activities and what is involved in being a trustee, please get in contact.
This role is subject to pre appointment checks including a Standard DBS Check.
Gaddum (charity number 507162) provides administrative support and data processing for Mynshull’s Educational Foundation (Charity number 532334) which is an independent charity.
If you have any questions about your personal information and data, how it is used or stored, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the Secretary for our Board of Trustees, you are part of a team providing a vital support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Irlam and Cadishead foodbank.
Key Tasks:
As a Trustee:
- Work with the other trustees to provide management support and direction.
- Ensure that the foodbank meets legal and best practice standards; in the care of clients and volunteers, as a registered charity, carrying out our purpose towards stopping hunger in our local area, complying with our governing document and the law, and managing our resources.
- Liaise with the Trussell Trust on a rotating basis with the other Trustees.
- Understand the working of the foodbank distribution centres, warehouse and donations and attend at least 2 sessions a year.
As Secretary of Trustees:
- Ensure that there is a record of all Trustee Board correspondence
- Ensure that arrangements for Trustee meetings are communicated to the rest of the board, including when and where, inviting trustees to send agenda items and providing to the board with previous meeting minutes in good time prior to the meeting.
- Ensure that Trustees use and implement the NCVO Governance Wheel to ensure we meet best practice for charity governance.
- Ensure decisions and policy creation/adaption are clearly recorded in formal minutes, with who will do what and when as agreed by the Trustee board.
- Ensure formal minutes are taken, produced and distributed to the rest of the trustees in good time, as well as ensuring previous meeting minutes are signed by the chair once approved by the trustee board.
- Check that actions have been taken following decisions at previous meetings.
- Ensure the trustee board meets its legal obligations, including reporting, meeting charity and company law, as well as insurance requirements.
- Ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of the Annual Membership Meeting (AMM)
- To ensure that the annual report (to go alongside annual accounts) is produced and sent to the Charity Commission of England & Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.