Trustees Volunteer Roles
We are looking to recruit up to five Trustees with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Finance – qualified professionals with experience in the charitable sector and/or investment experience
- Legal – particularly HR and/or charity governance experience
- Fundraising – the ability to use your networks to unlock philanthropic support
- Media – experience gained in publishing, PR or strategic communications
- Music – a background in broadcasting, recording, rights management or performing
Time commitment
- Full Board meetings four times per year, usually in person at Hampton Court Palace, sometimes in London, usually Wednesday evenings between 5-6.30pm
- Attending Sub-Committees as needed, mostly virtually and around six times per year, with calls and correspondence in the interim
- Attending occasional events and services during the year at the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace
Term of office
Trustee appointments are for three years. They may serve second terms, if approved, and have this extended further in exceptional circumstances.
The Choral Foundation at His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, preserves and promotes a unique heritage of choral music 500 years in the making
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Cambridge SCA is looking for new trustees to lead and support the charity with their enthusiasm, skills and oversight.
We’re a small charity, but one with a large impact on Cambridge residents and students.
For almost 50 years we’ve been encouraging the involvement of students in voluntary community work, providing services to disadvantaged groups in the community and giving students a valuable learning experience.
To do this, we offer a number of our own group and 1-to-1 volunteering projects, promote and support external volunteering opportunities, and offer some one-off volunteering events. We also offer a DBS service to other organisations.
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Trustees (Voluntary) – Family Lives
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact as part of a dedicated and active team overseeing the vital work of a leading family support charity?
About the charity
At Family Lives, we recognize the challenges that families face, addressing issues ranging from parenting skills and family breakdown to challenging relationships, bullying, debt, and overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
We are committed to ensuring families have access to a range of family support when they need it, in particular in the early years and to connecting families to their wider communities.
About the candidate
We are actively seeking new trustees who share our values and are passionate about supporting parents, carers and families. While considering all candidates, we are particularly interested to hear from individuals skills or experience in:
• Proven experience in leading and implementing digital transformation initiatives,
• Knowledge and experience in family law or policy development,
• Understanding and experience in child safeguarding, social work and parent support,
• Track record in engaging and understanding in local authority commissioning processes,
• Knowledge of governance structures and practices within charitable organisations,
• Financial acumen including budget oversight and financial strategy development,
• Expertise in fundraising, cultivating donor relationships and diversifying funding streams,
• Background in academic or research settings contributing to evidence-based decision making.
About the role
As a Trustee you will:
• Understand the mission, priorities, and strategic objectives of Family Lives.
• Play an active role in developing and guiding strategy.
• Provide supportive leadership to the Chief Executive.
• Monitor the performance of the Chief Executive and the organization.
• Evaluate current and future risks, taking action to minimize them.
• Contribute to debates and discussions.
• Attend at least four Board meetings a year and the Board Away Day.
• Bring your area of interest/expertise/awareness relevant to the organization’s work.
Join us in creating a positive impact on families' lives and be a crucial part of our mission to build better family lives together.
The Board meets 6 times a year either virtually, in central London, or at Family Lives’ offices in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, and there is an annual Away Day. In addition, there are committees to which you will be invited to join. Trusteeship is unpaid, however expenses incurred can be reimbursed.
Advice for applicants:
Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.
Deadline for applications: Sunday, 28th April 2024
Interview date: to be held in May/June.
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Role Summary
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees who will offer strategic and supportive leadership to our higly effective, collaborative and committed Board. The Chair leads the board, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively, in service of the charity's vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the Board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.
Chair role & responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that Glass Door achieves its mission with the interests of Glass Door's guests at its centre.
Work collaboratively with the CEO, staff and volunteers to achieve our mission and optimise the relationship between the Board and Glass Doors's staff and volunteers.
Provide leadership within the Board, ensuring that it fulfills its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation and promoting governance among fellow Trustees, providing clarity around boundaries between governance, management and operations.
Plan and chair the bi-monthly board meetings and the AGM, with colleagues as appropriate and liaise with the CEO, Company Secretary and Governance Trustee with regard to setting up meetings, agenda items and annual report content.
Facilitate meetings ensuring all have equal involvement in discussions, clarifying any uncertainties, confirming decisions made and actions to be taken and ensuring effective time management of meetings whilst providing appropriate periods of discussion and reflection.
Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Glass Door when required.
Support Glass Door functions and events eg attendance at supporter events.
Support the Head of Fundraising & Major Donors with the cultivation of high-level donors, occassionally attending meetings where value can be added.
Represent the Board at staff Town Hall meetings.
Support the team liaising with partner churches and statutory authorities as required and be the public face of Glass Door in the local community.
Liaise with the CEO and he Board to keep an overview of the charity's affairs.
Provide supervision and support to the CEO as necessary in addition to planned monthly/bi-monthly 'catch up' meetings and, with the People Trustee, lead the CEO's annual performance review.
To act as final stage adjudicator for disciplinary and grievance procedures if required.
What we are looking for
Experience of being a Trustee, ideally in the third sector, and an understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee/Director.
A keen sense of strategic purpose.
Strong leadership skills, able to foster and promote a collaborative team environment and an inclusive and collaborative leadership style; able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.
An ability to facilitate, mediate, influence and respect the confidences of colleagues. The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Advocate and ambassador - possess gravitas to lead the organisation and be able and willing to champion Glass Door.
Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to Glass Door's guests and ensure that the interests of our guests drive the decisions of the Board.
A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
A willingness to devote necessary time and effort to your duties as Chair and be available and responsive (e.g. when things sometimes 'come up' that require the Chair to advise, support or give consent to).
What's in it for the new Chair?
Our vision is a world where no one has to sleep on the streets of London and we're working every day to achieve this. Your role as Chair will offer you an incredibly reqarding experience to use your skills and collaborate with the rest of the Board and staff members for the benefit of people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
For more information please see the full role description and Glass Door information pack attached,
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New Governor (Trustee) vacancy
Are you interested in making a positive difference in Islington; helping to effect change and tackle issues related to poverty and inequality?
- Do you have experience in finance, investments, endowments and/or impact investing?
- Can you help amplify the voice of those we work with, through your personal or professional experience?
- Could you bring additional diversity to our board so that we better reflect the community in which we work?
- Do you have volunteering or charity experience?
- Are you able to commit the time required to make the most of joining us?
If any of the above apply to you, then becoming a Governor of the Cripplegate Foundation may be the right opportunity for you. Full induction and support would be provided, so don’t let a lack of experience of being a trustee or governor deter you from reading more…
Cripplegate Foundation is a grant making foundation focused on poverty and inequality and operates in the London Borough of Islington and a small part of the City of London. It is a pioneer of the place-based giving movement, building on a decade of innovative partnerships and grant programmes.
Please see information pack attached for more of an in depth view of the role.
Deadline: Expressions of Interest by 3rd May 2024
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Our mission is to amplify the voices of girls, women, trans and non-binary people through music. We are looking for potential trustees who can support this work.
You will have oversight of the organisation’s work across a range of different areas, from finance to programming, health and safety to staff support, and fundraising to pay policy. We are looking for folk who will enjoy this variety, and who is willing to learn about the context in which small charities operate and respond proactively to what the charity needs. As an organisation with a tiny staff team, trustees at Girls Rock London have a more hands-on role than they do in larger charities.
As a number of our Board come to their final terms, we are looking to recruit:
Chair We are looking to recruit a new Chair of Trustees to lead the Board over the next three years, ensuring the board functions properly, the organisation is managed effectively, and to provide leadership support to staff.
Lead Finance Trustee We are looking to recruit a Trustee with expertise in financial management who will work with the Director to ensure the monitor the organisation’s finances and to make sure that money and property are properly managed.
Designated Safeguarding Trustee We are looking to recruit a Trustee with expertise in safeguarding. Though safeguarding is the responsibility of all trustees, the Designated Safeguarding Trustee will take the lead on safeguarding, supporting the charity’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), CEO and Chair of Trustees.
Trustees We are open to applications from individuals from all backgrounds, but we are particularly interested in the following areas of expertise:
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Health and Safety
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HR and Staff Support
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Fundraising and Income Generation
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Marketing and Communications
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Gender Equality and anti-discrimination practice
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Participatory and community music making
GRL needs a Board to directly tackle social injustices and to reflect the communities in which we live and work, and are taking positive action to address this.
We particularly welcome applications from people of the global majority*, disabled** and trans candidates, are a resident of the London Borough of Hackney, as they are currently under-represented, in our workforce.
*This includes, but is not limited to people of Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, South East Asian, Middle Eastern, Arab, Latinx, Native American and First Nations heritage as well as people indigenous to the global south
** This includes but is not limited to those who define as disabled people, as people with long term health conditions, as d/Deaf or as neurodivergent
The recruitment pack attached to this page contains all details, including role descriptions and person specifications. The deadline for applications is 22 April 9 AM. To apply, please hit the link below.
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact to the lives of individuals with severe and complex disabilities? Do you believe in the power of storytelling to unlock imaginations and challenge limitations?
Since 1993, Bag Books has been on a mission to bring joy and connection to individuals with severe and complex learning disabilities through the magic of multi-sensory books and multi-sensory storytelling. Our work is multifaceted: we hand-craft unique multi-sensory "books in our London-based workshop," host captivating storytelling sessions led by our dedicated team of storytellers across the UK, and empower others by teaching the art of multi-sensory storytelling technique (MSST) to parents, carers, librarians, and teachers.
Bag Books are currently in search of individuals to join our board as trustees. Trustees, serving as voluntary board members, play a crucial role in charting the course of our charity, ensuring its alignment with its founding mission. You would be joining Bag Books at an exciting time when our impact has never been higher, and the board is working to grow and strengthen the charity.
As a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our strategic direction and ensure effective governance for the continued growth and success of Bag Books. Your diverse background and expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of our organisation.
We want to appoint up to four new trustees. Our new trustees will have the following skills, knowledge or experience (we don’t expect to find all these skills in one person):
• Special Needs Education especially working with people with severe and complex learning disabilities (SLD and PMLD)
• Business Development /Change Management
• Small Scale Manufacturing/Production
• Craft Work
• Health and Social Care
You do not need to have been a trustee before as support and training is provided.
Bag Books is an equal opportunities employer and organisation welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Following an audit of our board, we are particularly keen to hear from younger applicants, people of colour, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Time commitment: Trustee meetings are held four times a year and are a mix of in-person (based at our workshop in London SW8) and online meetings.
How to apply: Please submit a cover letter (of no more than two sides of A4) and a CV (which can detail volunteering and/or employment experience) through CharityJobs or by email to Lucy Barrett - lucy[at]bagbooks[dot]org
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Background
Thyroid UK is a charitable company working primarily within the United Kingdom. Formed in 1998, we became a company limited by guarantee in 2007 and in 2008 we became a registered charity.
The provision of quality information for people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders is the primary concern of Thyroid UK, and we work effectively in this field through dialogue with NHS departments, networking with other voluntary organisations, and providing services directly to patients.
We are a small charity, with just three permanent employees, plus contract staff, but we have a wide influence, and provide a great deal of support to our beneficiaries, within the UK and abroad. The charity’s annual income in 2023 was £96,900.54 with the majority of that income being spent on both running the charity and conducting campaigns and activities to support our beneficiaries.
The Thyroid UK Board of Trustees is a diverse group of 7 individuals, including the CEO, a Chairperson, Deputy Chair and this Treasurer role.
Role
We are looking to fill the position of treasurer for our Board of Trustees. Working with the CEO and Finance Manager, this role monitors the financial administration of the charity and reports to the Board of Trustees on its state of financial health, in line with best practice and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements, to provide the board with the confidence and knowledge to better make operational and strategic decisions.
The ideal candidate will have experience of finance or finance management, preferably including some experience in a small company or charity.
Time requirement
The role will require a time commitment of an average of 1 to 2 days per month, with more time required in some months than others. This includes three planned board meetings of approximately 3 hours (two held online and one held in London with the option to join remotely, if needed) and the Thyroid UK AGM.
The Treasurer should be available to support the CEO, Chair and fellow trustees between board meetings, including taking responsibility to deal with issues which may arise, and have one-to-one meetings with the CEO and Finance Manager before board meetings.
Term of office
The Treasurer’s term is two years, following which the trustees may re-elect the position for a further one or two term(s).
Remuneration
Thyroid UK is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Trustee roles are not remunerated. However, reasonable expenses for travel can be paid for those not living in London.
Key Responsibilities
· Liaise with CEO and Trustees to ensure the financial viability of the organisation’s strategy, advising on the financial implications of Thyroid UK’s strategic plan
· Present Thyroid UK’s financial position and broader context at Trustee meetings, and oversee the production of an annual budget.
· Ensure that the Board of Trustees is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation, and take a lead in interpreting financial data to fellow board members.
· Provide oversight and guidance where necessary of accounts prepared for funders and relevant statutory bodies.
· Oversee the appointment of an independent examiner of the accounts and review the appointment on a regular basis.
· Act as counter signatory on charity cheques and some applications to funders, approve payments on banking systems, and spending approval in accordance with financial management processes.
· Work in partnership with the CEO/Finance Manager in executing their responsibilities and achieving their financial goals.
· Ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis.
Person Specification
In addition to fulfilling the experiences, skills and attributes of a trustee, a treasurer must also have:
1. Knowledge and experience of accounting and audit practices in the UK as they apply to companies and charities
2. Be able to interrogate and interpret financial statements
3. Communicate financial information in a meaningful and understandable way to the Board
4. Strong working knowledge of any accounting software
5. Strong attention to detail
Submit your interest by sending us the completed application form, your CV and a short cover letter.
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Help us to help local people in need
We are looking for several new volunteers to become Trustees to help us grow and develop our charity.
You don’t need to have been a Trustee already, be older, or have management experience. We are looking for people who can offer their time and are keen to help improve the service that we provide to local people in need.
We are keen to make our board more representative of the people we serve. We therefore particularly welcome applications from young people, people with disabilities, women, people of colour and anyone with an understanding of the challenges faced by marginalised communities.
What we do
Citizens Advice Runnymede & Spelthorne (CARS) provides valuable advice to over 6,000 people a year, helping them with issues such as housing, debt, benefits, employment and family. CARS is a local charity at the heart of our community. We are a team of around 50 employees and volunteers funded solely by grants and donations, and we are a member of the national Citizens Advice.
What a Trustee does
As a Trustee you will make sure that the charity is well run and help develop new ways to improve the charity’s services.
Who we are looking for
Above all we are looking for volunteers who are keen to help and have time to commit.
It may also help if…
You have had experience of or know someone who has used our services or those of a similar organisation and have an insight into the needs of marginalised groups and those who need help and advice.
We are also looking to bolster our fund-raising efforts and would like to hear from you if you have any knowledge or ideas in this area. This could be helping by using your contacts, preparing funding bids or raising donations from private or corporate donors.
As a new Trustee you will benefit from:
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Induction, training, and we will cover of out-of-pocket expenses (e.g. travel or child-care)
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Mentoring from an experienced trustee
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Opportunities to influence change and to make a difference
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Learning new skills and developing your personal networks
There are 5 Board meetings per year held in Addlestone, Surrey. They currently take place on a Monday, from 5.30 to 8.00 p.m. which can be attended in person or joined online. As a small charity, Trustees will have the opportunity to be involved in supporting the charity beyond Board meetings.
If you would like to apply, we can send you an application form. If you'd prefer, we welcome letters or short videos explaining why you are interested and how you feel you can help.
Kids in Museums is looking for people who are passionate about improving access to culture for children, young people and families to join our Board of Trustees.
As a Trustee, you can help shape our mission to change the museum and heritage sector to make it better for all children, young people and families, particularly those who currently have the least access. You’ll be joining a dedicated Board that brings a wide range of skills and experiences to the charity and have the chance to become involved with exciting Kids in Museums programmes such as the Family Friendly Museum Award and Takeover Day.
Our Trustees have the opportunity to
- Learn new transferable skills such as strategic planning and risk management.
- Join new professional networks in the museum sector and beyond.
- Give something back by improving access to the museum and heritage sector.
All Trustees receive a free package of training and support to help them settle into their roles. All expenses are covered by Kids in Museums.
We are also looking for candidates who have:
- An interest in Kids in Museums’ mission to improve access to museums and heritage for families, children and young people.
- An analytical approach to decision-making.
- An ability to communicate clearly and engage with a range of different stakeholders, staff and volunteers.
- A set of skills to enable them to handle challenging situations. This could include offering advice under time pressure if the charity was facing a reputational challenge. Alternatively, it could be providing support and advice on a staff disciplinary process.
- An ability to give feedback to staff, volunteers and other Trustees kindly and constructively.
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- A willingness to participate in the charity’s income generation work. This could include representing Kids in Museums at networking events, making introductions to potential supporters or reviewing funding applications.
If you are passionate about our mission, but don’t feel confident you meet all the points on the person specification, we still encourage you to consider applying. We’re keen to widen that range of people on our Board and your perspective may be one we need.
We welcome applications from everyone, but we are particularly keen to hear from first time Trustees, people who identify as D/deaf and/ or disabled, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people from working-class backgrounds.
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NIDAS supports women and families with all aspects of domestic abuse with confidential support and a variety of bespoke services. NIDAS, located in Mansfield, helps women to stay safe, grow their self-esteem and go on to build happy, healthy relationships. We believe being free from abuse is only the start of the journey.
Role Description
The role of the Chair of Trustees is to give leadership to the board and to make sure the board fulfils its duties and responsibilities. Additionally, the Chair of Trustees works closely with the CEO to support her/him to achieve the aims of NIDAS, and, at times, represent NIDAS at functions, meetings and in the press, and broadcasting media.
Level of Commitment
- Six-weekly board meetings
- Participating in a sub-committee and/ or ad hoc groups
- Regular meetings with the CEO
- Represent NIDAS at various events and meetings with stakeholders
Duties
In addition to the responsibilities of a trustee, the Chair of Trustees' duties are to:
- Provide leadership to the organisation and the board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of its charitable purposes in order to deliver the greatest public benefit.
- To ensure that the Annual Reports and accounts are produced at the end of each year for presentation to the Annual General Meeting and to ensure that they are forwarded to the Charity Commission within the appropriate time period.
- Chair and facilitate board meetings and the Annual General Meeting encouraging full participation by all attending.
- Establish sub-committees and working groups to address specific issues/tasks as deemed appropriate by the board, and to call upon specialist skills of his/her fellow Officers and Trustees in relation to those groups, and to participate in such groups as appropriate.
- Give direction to board policy making.
- Check that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.
- Represent the organisation at functions and meetings and act as a spokesperson when appropriate.
- Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision making.
- Liaise with the CEO to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs.
- Lead the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the CEO.
- Sit on senior appointment, and disciplinary panels.
The Chair of Trustees will also work with the CEO to:
- Plan and set the agenda for the Annual General meeting with the Secretary.
- Plan the annual cycle of board meetings and agendas for each meeting with the Secretary.
- Develop the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning.
- Address conflict within the board and within the organisation, and liaise with the CEO to achieve this.
Person Specification
In addition to the specification for a trustee, the Chair of Trustees requires the following qualities:
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience of chairing meetings and/or committee work
- Ability to balance tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Impartiality and fairness
- Good understanding of legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Previous trusteeship
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The Treasurer is a key role supporting Trustees and Committee Members by ensuring the finances of the KPA are properly managed in line with Charity Commission reporting, accounting and financial governance requirements.
GSTTKPA is going through an exciting period of change. As a result, we are seeking to recruit new Trustees to support our ambitious and innovative change programme, so we can continue to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity.
For this role, we are seeking a qualified accountant with charity experience to be both our Treasurer and a Trustee.
The role requires someone with commitment, enthusiasm and a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with being a kidney patient. You will have a commitment to equality; celebrate diversity and be responsive to the needs of different groups and individuals within society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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GSTTKPA is going through an exciting period of change. As a result, we are seeking to recruit a new Chair to support our ambitious and innovative change programme, so we can continue to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity.
The Chair role provides leadership to the organisation and the Trustee board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes in order to ensure that GSTTKPA moves forward and continues to benefit kidney patients in the future.
The Chair will also need to set the strategy for the charity for the next few years which is vital for ensuring that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, the new post holder must understand that all the Trustees have a collective responsibility. This means that the Chair and the other Trustees must always act as a group and not as individuals.
As a Trustee, the new Chair must have a commitment to equality; celebrate diversity and be responsive to the needs of different groups and individuals within GSTTKPA and the wider community. In return, the successful applicant will join a warm and friendly team that works collaboratively to support each other as well as our kidney patients.
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GSTTKPA is going through an exciting period of change. Therefore, we are seeking to recruit a new Company Secretary to support our ambitious and innovative change programme, so we can continue to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity.
The role of Company Secretary is a key and important Trustee position on the Board. The Company Secretary will support the Chair and Vice Chair by ensuring the board functions smoothly. The Company Secretary will also have the opportunity to assist with activities and initiatives that are funded by GSTTKPA.
Trustees play a vital role in making sure that GSTTKPA achieves its core purpose. They also ensure that the charity has a clear strategy andthat our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, all the Trustees have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always actas a group and not as individuals.
As a Trustee, we also require the successful applicant to have a commitment to equality; celebrate diversity and be responsive to the needs of different groups and individuals within GSTTKPA and the wider community. In return, the successful applicant will join a warm and friendly team that works collaboratively to support each other as well as our kidney patients.
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Join Our Team as Treasurer at New Economics Foundation!
Are you passionate about transforming the economy for the betterment of people and the planet? Do you possess a strong financial background and a desire to contribute to meaningful change? If so, New Economics Foundation (NEF) invites you to become our Treasurer and trustee, playing a vital role in guiding our strategic direction and financial stewardship.
While long established, we are not a typical think tank. Since 1986, we have been leading progressive thought and action, bringing together economic, social and environmental policy. We research, develop and campaign for radical policy solutions that will transform the economy so it works for people and planet.
We will soon announce the appointment of a new Chair, and have a vibrant, committed Board. With a general election approaching it’s an exciting time to join us.
As Treasurer, you will work alongside fellow trustees to ensure NEF achieves its mission and remains accountable to stakeholders. Your specific responsibilities will include:
· Maintaining oversight of NEF’s financial affairs on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
· Providing guidance on financial stewardship in alignment with our strategic aims.
· Chairing the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and contributing to the Board & Officers’ Committee.
· Overseeing compliance with statutory requirements and the presentation of organisational budgets and accounts.
· Acting as a sounding board for the Director of Finance & Operations and addressing any major financial concerns.
· Supporting the review of financial controls, reserves, and risk management policies.
· Meeting with external auditors as necessary and presenting accounts to trustees.
Commitment:
· An average of 2 days per month, including preparing for and attending hybrid Board and sub-committee meetings.
· The Treasurer will typically serve a three-year term, with a maximum of two terms allowed.
Application Deadline: Thursday 25th April 2024 at 9am
How to Apply
Please visit our website to see the details of how to apply.
If you would like to talk to a current trustee about the role before applying do let us know by contacting us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.