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As a Volunteer Speaker, you'll play a pivotal role in inspiring communities and churches to give, act, and pray for the impactful work of Christian Aid. This flexible role allows you to shape your commitment, from learning about our mission to arranging your speaking engagements and building connections within your local community. Your involvement will contribute to transformative initiatives worldwide, addressing issues from gender justice to climate crisis resilience. 

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At Christian Aid, we believe in ending poverty and fighting injustice. We're a global movement working with local partners to empower communities, respond to emergencies, and campaign for change. Join us, regardless of your faith, and let's create a world where dignity, freedom, and hope prevail. 

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Global Girl Project (GPP) is looking to bring on a new Trustee to join our Board. We are looking for an engaged, entrepreneurial and committed individual to join our Board and contribute to the mission of GGP. Our mission is to build an ecosystem dedicated to mobilising socially-minded and community driven girls to become leaders for their families, communities, countries and the world.

Our Trustees are highly-valued members of our team and play a huge part in the impact of our organisation. Seven women currently sit on our international Board, with members from or based in South Africa, Kenya, Dubai, US and the UK. We strongly value diversity and we are looking to fill this vacancy with an individual with personal or family ties to the Global South.

In addition, as identified by our recent Board Skills Audit we are looking for an individual with one or more of the following areas of expertise

• Previous Charity Board experience, with a solid understanding of duties and best practices in governance and compliance 

• Accountancy skills and financial management experience

• Understanding of mandated reporting requirements with the Charity Commission of England and Wales.

In addition all Board members are tasked with playing an active role in the strategic direction and governance of GGP as well as acting as an advocate for GGP in fundraising and profile raising.

In return, you will have the opportunity to be a core part of a grassroots organisation that is changing the lives of many girls globally by providing new opportunities. As GGP is a growing organisation, you will be encouraged to provide insight and see your ideas have impactful change within the organisation by working closely with our founder who works directly with our beneficiaries. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop by working with long-standing board members providing connections to ongoing professional development.

Specifics for the Role

To monitor the integrity of the financial and operational performance of the organisation; To provide trustees assurance of the in-year delivery of financial targets. 

The key responsibilities will be;

• The Annual Report and Accounts - submission to HMRC

• Monthly budget and forecasting and sharing updates at Board meeting

• The integrity of the charity’s financial reporting ensuring compliance in line with The Charity Commission guidelines

• Cost and financial modelling for the strategy of the organisation

• Tracking and reporting on Trustee’s give and get target

• Partnering with external providers - payroll and auditors as required

• Support the CEO with budget oversight, financial planning and forecasting

Commitment 

• Generously contribute a minimum of 8 hours per month to your role as board member and to advancing GGPs strategy, objectives and impact

• As a feminist organisation we are committed to always participating in the spirit of collaboration, respect, authenticity and with a commitment to constructive feedback and challenge, where appropriate 

• Support the vital work of Global Girl Project by raising or giving a minimum of 1450 USD / £1200 GBP per year, as part of our board Give or Get commitment 

Engagement 

• Attend online board meetings every eight weeks and provide tangible updates on areas of responsibility and previously committed actions

  • If you are unable to attend, to give a minimum of two weeks notice and to submit questions in advance plus ensure you are fully caught up for the next meeting by reviewing minutes and actions

• Attend, in person or virtually, the annual strategy meeting in London. Attendance in person is strongly encouraged, but is not mandatory.

• Ensure you are timely in your contributions and responses to communications and actions

  • Actively contribute to discussions and strategy decisions - both during and between meetings (email and whatsapp) 

  • Reply to smaller requests -  such as an email to arrange a meeting, or answer a question within 3 working days and longer pieces of work (say that require 2+ hours of your time) within two weeks, although sooner is always welcome and keeps things moving. 

  • Proactively manage timelines ensuing the team and board are aware of any deadline, change in circumstances or planned absences (such as holidays)

• Where relevant, provide guidance, advice and contributions to the organisation using a specialised skill sets

Strategy & Governance

• Ensure you are familiar with the GGP Constitution, strategy and Charity Commission status

• Be familiar with the organisation budget and actively engage in financial risk management as part of board meetings. 

• Maintain confidentiality of private information of the organisation and staff

• Agree that Global Girl Project’s intellectual property is owned by the organisation and shall not be shared publicly or in other positions.

• Ensure GGP meets our targets and objectives (as set out in our strategic plan) and is operating at its maximum potential

• Ensure you keep up-to-date on the business of GGP via Julia’s monthly reports and other information shared

• Identify any issues within the organisation including, but not limited to, financial management, risk management and compliance with the UK Charity Commission compliance

Advocacy 

• Understand and immerse yourself in GGP objectives and programming, build the confidence and understanding to advocate for GGP

• Listening to and respecting the views of everyone involved in GGP, irrespective of hierarchy. At GGP the voices of our girls, staff and volunteers are all valued for their range of perspectives and contributions. 

• Contribute to raising the profile of GGP by being an active advocate and spokesperson for the organisation and our work

• Assist all fundraising and promotional activities

• Assist with GGP marketing and communications including social media postings

• Support with the expansion of GGP by identifying new partnership and fundraising opportunities

We are looking for someone to volunteer their time to being a Clerk for our small charity supporting children in the one of the poorest places on the planet to exit extreme poverty.

What will you be doing

As a key part of the governance of the charity, the commitment and energy you can bring to our Board will make a key difference to the charity and the children we support.

You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, especially the Secretary and Chair of the Trustees to help support our charity’s mission, in particular:

• Attend board meetings (virtually, held 6 times a year) and accurately record the decisions and actions in the meetings
• Coordinate agenda and papers for Trustee meetings
• Assisting in various compliance activities, such as coordinating the timely update of Chaffinch’s policies
• Provide ad-hoc admin support to the Trustees

What difference will you make

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the charity. An effective support mechanism is very important to ensure that the Board is able to deliver on its key objectives.

Chaffinch is still a relatively young charity (10 years) with a modest annual turnover. Many will overlook us as being insignificant amongst the larger charities. However, Chaffinch has scope to make a very real difference to the children of Kibera through our work empowering local people. Finding the right volunteer could mean the difference between a charity that helps a few young people and a charity that generates real opportunity and hope for children to build successful lives for themselves and future generations.