Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Chair of North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service
Our Charity
North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (NSDAS) supports anyone affected by domestic abuse and their children living in the boroughs of Elmbridge, Spelthorne and Epsom and Ewell. We provide free, confidential and independent advice, skilled practical help and ongoing emotional support and information, regardless of sex, race, ability, gender, religion or income level.
Historically the service was provided as part of Citizens Advice Elmbridge (West). We have operated as an independent charity since April 2024 (charity number 1203855) and this is an exciting time to help shape the strategy and direction of the organisation.
The board currently comprises of nine Trustees. The current Chair is looking to step down by Christmas 2025 but will remain as a Trustee to provide continuity and support.
The Role
In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the chair include the following.
· Providing leadership to the organisation and the board, ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes to provide greater public benefit.
· Chairing and facilitating board meetings.
· Checking that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.
· Representing the organisation at functions and meetings. Acting as a spokesperson as appropriate.
· Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making.
With the chief executive
· Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required.
· Setting agendas for board meetings and other general meetings.
· Developing the board of trustees. This includes induction, training, appraisal and succession planning.
· Addressing conflict within the board and the organisation.
· Liaising with the chief executive to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs and providing support where required.
· Developing relationships with our partner organisations.
· Sitting on appointment and disciplinary panels and conducting exit interviews when required.
Registered Charity 
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