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Become Chair of Trustees for Suffolk Family Carers
Voluntary
Claydon/Hybrid
Suffolk Family Carers is seeking an exceptional candidate to be our new Chair of Trustees. This is an outstanding opportunity to oversee a dynamic and highly respected charity.
About us
Suffolk Family Carers is an award winning organisation, recognised for innovation, leadership and partnership working and for being an excellent employer. For over 35 years Suffolk Family Carers has been helping family carers of all ages across Suffolk get the support they need to live fuller lives. We provide information, advice, guidance and advocacy to thousands of family carers each year.
Our understanding of family carers’ needs enables us to campaign on issues that affect them, to ensure their voices are heard. We will keep driving change across society to enable family carers to have a life of their own alongside their caring role.
We are now looking for an experienced and collaborative leader to take on the role of Chair of the Trustee Board.
About the role
The new Chair will be experienced, skilled and motivated and share our commitment to the individuals, communities and partners we work with. Your role will be to preside over the established Trustee Board and work closely in partnership with the Chief Executive to deliver our strategic aims.
The Trustee Board consists of the Chair, Treasurer and 7 other members. Board members are responsible for overall governance of the organisation, including oversight of its strategic direction and financial management.
Our existing Chair is stepping down in December 2024 which will allow a handover time with the new Chair.
In terms of time commitment, there are 5 board meetings per year, 2 development meetings and an AGM. Additionally the Chair will meet regularly, either in person or virtually, with the Chief Executive and other Trustees. This is an unpaid position but all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
We welcome applications from all interested parties who feel they match well with the criteria in the person specification of the Chair role description.
To apply please send a detailed expression of interest stating why you would like to be the Chair of Trustees at Suffolk Family Carers and include your relevant professional experience as well as any experience or knowledge you may have around family carers to Suffolk Family Carers or if you would like to know more, please call and ask to speak to Kirsten Alderson, CEO.
Closing date: 2nd June 2024
Please find the full role description, person specification and further details on our website.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We are Knottingley Foodbank, providing emergency food and compassionate, practical support to people in crisis. Since 2013 we have operated in the Knottingley area and are currently based at Ropewalk Methodist Church, providing 1,714 three-day emergency food supplies to people in crisis last year. Our foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in our local area.
As a Trustee you will play a vital role by ensuring that we are meeting the demand for our services, providing help and support to people in crisis in the local community, as well as providing strategic direction for the charity.
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 Senior Leadership Group.
About you:
Knottingley Foodbank are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst support the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. We 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.Our ideal candidates would demonstrate a:
- Knowledge of and commitment to the work of Knottingley 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.
The food bank would particularly welcome applications from those with experience in one (or more) of the following areas:
- Administration/Secretarial skills
- Finance
- Governance
- Human Resources
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About We Are Family
We Are Family is an extraordinary peer support community for adopters and prospective adopters. We’re there for parents throughout their adoption journey. Online and in person, our parents’ groups, events, resources, podcasts and talks offer mutual support, information and inspiration to adopters and those considering adoption. We currently operate across Greater London and the Home Counties, with ambitions to scale nationally over the coming years.
The Role
We Are Family is seeking to appoint a committed and motivated Company Secretary who will work closely with the Board of Trustees and play an active part in the governance of the organisation.
This is a voluntary opportunity with associated Trustee expenses - such as travel / childcare - covered by We Are Family. The Company Secretary can be based anywhere in the UK.
Commitment
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We Are Family typically holds four Board meetings per year
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In addition to being involved in Board meetings, the Secretary should expect to spend 8-10 hours each month on work related to the governance of the charity.
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The normal term of appointment for a Secretary is three years, after which there is the opportunity to renew for a further three-year period.
Skills and Experience
In this role you will:
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Work directly with the Chair and Deputy Chair to organise and plan for regular Board meetings, producing agendas and a supporting pack of Board papers
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Ensure minutes are taken at the Trustee Board meetings and circulated in a timely manner
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Take an active role in the governance of the Charity, ensuring that the company complies with its governing document, Charity Law, Charity Commission, and other relevant legislation
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Arrange for filings to be submitted to the Charity Commission in accordance with statutory deadlines
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Liaise with Committee Chairs to collect and distribute Committee meeting notes to the Board of Trustees
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Maintain and update statutory records including annual returns, report, and accounts, and changes to the trustee membership.
This role would suit an individual with:
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Knowledge and experience of charity governance and management
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Experience in a compliance, risk or business management role
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Organisation skills, with the ability to work to deadlines
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Good IT skills, to include Zoom and Google Suite or MS Office.
Although many of our current Board members are adopters themselves, we are also keen to recruit suitably qualified people who are not, but who can demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of We Are Family.
One of the great strengths of We Are Family is that we are volunteer and member driven, and we represent a diverse community of adoptive parents. We particularly welcome trustees from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to ensure that the board can benefit from this diversity of experience. We would also welcome single adopters to the board.
To Apply
If the opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly growing charity appeals to you as someone able to make a valuable contribution, please send us a copy of your CV and we will contact you with our Recruitment Pack.
Please note that applications are received and reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore an early application is advised.
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About We Are Family
We Are Family is an extraordinary peer support community for adopters and prospective adopters. We’re there for parents throughout their adoption journey. Online and in person, our parents’ groups, events, resources, podcasts and talks offer mutual support, information and inspiration to adopters and those considering adoption. We currently operate across Greater London and the Home Counties, with ambitions to scale nationally over the coming years.
The Role
We Are Family is seeking to appoint a committed and motivated Treasurer who will work closely with the Board of Trustees and play an active part in the governance of the organisation’s finances.
This is a voluntary opportunity with associated Trustee expenses - such as travel / childcare - covered by We Are Family. The Company Secretary can be based anywhere in the UK.
Commitment
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We Are Family typically holds four Board meetings per year
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In addition to being involved in Board meetings, the Treasurer should expect to spend 8-10 hours each month on work related to the finances of the charity.
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The normal term of appointment for a Treasurer is three years, after which there is the opportunity to renew for a further three-year period.
Skills and Experience
In this role you will:
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Advise on the financial implications of We Are Family’s strategic plan.
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Be an active member of the We Are Family Finance, Fundraising & Resources Committee who meet once every quarter.
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Oversee presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the board of trustees.
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Lead on the board’s duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly controlled, invested and economically spent, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
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Lead the development and implementation of financial reserves, cost management and investment policies.
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Monitor and advise on the financial viability of the charity.
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Oversee the implementation of and monitoring specific financial controls and adherence to systems.
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Oversee the charity’s financial risk management process.
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Review and approve payments (including payroll).
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Be the main point of contact for We Are Family’s bank.
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Act as a counter signatory on important applications to funders.
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Liaise with the appropriate member of staff responsible for the financial activities of the organisation.
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Liaise with the external auditors or independent examiner on specific issues such as the auditor’s or examiner’s management letter and the related board representations.
This role would suit an individual with:
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Knowledge of charity governance and management
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Experience in a compliance, risk or business management role
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Organisation skills, with the ability to work to deadlines
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Good IT skills, to include Zoom and Google Suite or MS Office.
Although many of our current Board members are adopters themselves, we are also keen to recruit suitably qualified people who are not, but who can demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of We Are Family.
One of the great strengths of We Are Family is that we are volunteer and member driven, and we represent a diverse community of adoptive parents. We particularly welcome trustees from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to ensure that the board can benefit from this diversity of experience. We would also welcome single adopters to the board.
To Apply
If the opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly growing charity appeals to you as someone able to make a valuable contribution, please send us a copy of your CV and we will contact you with our Recruitment Pack.
Please note that applications are received and reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore an early application is advised.
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