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Chair of the Board of Trustees

We are "Youth Mix" a new start-up young people’s education and training charity that aims to become award winning by “Inspiring A Generation” and empowering young people through informal learning to be change makers in their communities, and to deliver highly effective engaging, fun and impactful programmes that UNITE communities, EDUCATE on social issues and build skills, and INSPIRE a generation of young leaders and active citizens.

About the role

We are seeking a Chair of the board of Trustees, who will not only bring with them self-motivation, time and dedication but will also bring passion, drive, enthusiasm and a real energy and buzz to the role, to really help us make a difference in the lives of young people aged 16 to 26 years old, as well as being a great leader that can bring other Trustees along with us.

What you will do

As Chair of the board of Trustees you will be working to drive the Board of Trustees, support the CEO and Management Team and help us make a positive impact in the lives of young people. Trustee roles are usually governance and strategy based but as a new start-up and very small charity with no paid staff, Trustees will be expected to support in areas that would usually be designated for operational staff from time to time, such as fundraising and bid writing for example.

As this role is voluntary, the role offers great flexibility to fit around your time (including daytimes, evenings and/or weekends, however the majority of our work will take place at bi-monthly evening meetings with occasional weekend daytime activities).

How to apply

Inspire A Generation – Join Youth Mix Today!!! and help us make a difference to the lives of young people across England. It’s easy just email us your CV (through the Apply online link), with the reference CBOT0822 in your application. All suitable applicants will then be sent with a short application form to complete and email back to us.

Due to the high number of applications we expect to receive for this position, we will only be able to contact suitable candidates applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks from the date of your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Lifting Limits is a charity with a mission to challenge gender stereotyping and promote gender equality, in and through education.

We work with primary schools to help them recognise gender stereotyping in the school environment and to equip their pupils to challenge stereotyping wherever they encounter it. In our first four years, we have developed our whole school programme, tested it in a successful yearlong pilot and enrolled 30 schools to our programme, reaching around 12,000 children and 1,500 school staff. We are now poised to scale our model for wider roll-out through Local Authorities and Multi Academy Trusts, alongside exciting projects in Early Years education and promoting healthy masculinities.

About the role

Lifting Limits is looking for someone with fundraising expertise who is excited about our work to join our board of Trustees.

With grants currently our largest source of income, this voluntary role involves bringing your expertise in the fundraising field to support the Chief Executive with our fundraising strategy, with more detailed fundraising input from time to time. A consultancy supports our fundraising applications day to day, so your value added will be largely strategic and advisory, helping to guide and shape long term sustainable growth.

You will join a high quality board of Trustees and Advisers who bring support and challenge from a range of disciplines. Board meetings take place in London (with virtual attendance an option), typically three times a year. The overall time commitment is likely to be around 6-8 days throughout the year, made up of reading papers, meetings and supporting as needed us via online meetings, calls and emails and occasional training.

Key responsibilities

• Advising the Chief Executive and the Trustees on our fundraising strategy.
• Supporting the team on setting realistic targets for various voluntary income sources.
• Providing ad hoc advice on specific applications or aspects of our fundraising (e.g. full costs recovery).
• Advise on our fundraising work with external consultants.
• Oversight of staff fundraising activities and reporting at Trustee meetings informed by the Charity Commissions 6 Fundraising Principles.
• Along with other Trustees, evaluate our performance against Charity commission guidance, monitor progress against targets and the strategy.
• Ensuring the right systems are in place for compliance with any legal or charity commission rules which apply to fundraising activities.

Person specification

We are looking for applicants with the following:

• Experience of successful fundraising.
• Up to date knowledge of fundraising practice.
• Understanding of the current funding climate relevant to small charities.
• Understanding of the fundraising challenges facing charities.
• Experience of diverse income generation practices, especially involving unrestricted funding.
• Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Integrity, independence of thought and judgement, being prepared when necessary to make unpopular recommendations.
• Ability to work well as a team member.

In addition, the following would be desirable:

• Experience inputting into business planning from a fundraising perspective.
• A strong network of contacts in the funding sectors relevant to Lifting Limits.
• Ability to make introductions to funders not accepting unsolicited applications.

Legal and organisational

By applying for the role you will be affirming that you are not disqualified by law from acting as a trustee. Trustees are appointed for a term of four years and are then eligible for re-appointment.

In addition to Trustees’ legal duties, we ask all Trustees to:

• Advocate for the work of Lifting Limits, including in building relationships, networking and fundraising on our behalf; and
• Share our vision and values.

Our Values

Lifting Limits is:

• Evidence-based: our work is grounded in evidence of what works to bring about desired change.
• Quality-driven: we aim to produce training and resources of the highest quality and to learn continuously how we might improve.
• Inclusive: gender stereotyping affects everyone, whatever their gender; all aspects of identity intersect to create a person’s lived experience.
• Positive, optimistic and encouraging: even small steps in raising awareness of unconscious bias and gender stereotyping start to bring about positive change.

Applications

Lifting Limits believes in the value of diversity. We believe the most effective organisations have talented employees and Trustees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences. We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, location, socio-economic background and political preferences.

In your application, please outline your suitability for this role and attaching your CV, or equivalent details of your experience. If you would like to discuss the role with our Chief Executive, Caren Gestetner, or Chair of Trustees, Fiona Miller Smith, before applying, please get in touch via our website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide references.

We are currently looking for three governors to join the Corporation Board. We are seeking experienced individuals, looking for an opportunity to use, and develop, their professional skills in a board-level environment. This is a really exciting time to join us at Preston College, as we continue to implement our Five Year Strategic Plan.

Being a governor is a hugely rewarding leadership role. Governors can make a real difference and give something back to the local community.

At the moment, we are looking for new governors with background and experience of one, or more, of the following areas:

- Business

-   Finance/ resources

-   Strategy

- Audit and Risk

- Estates Management

-   Strategic Planning.

Most importantly, we are looking for people who can contribute ideas and widen the perspective of our Board. We value the diversity of our learners and staff and are determined to reflect this amongst our Governing Body. We encourage people from a range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Please get in touch if you don’t feel you have the time to join the Board but would be interested in being co-opted to one of our committees. Co-option can provide an excellent introduction to voluntary governance roles.

We are currently meeting in College. Some meetings are held on Zoom. 

Become a young Trustee

Right to Succeed (RtS) has an opening for two new young Trustees (up to 30 years old) to join its existing board and help achieve its aims and objectives

All boards benefit from having a diverse range of perspectives, skills, and experience and this includes young Trustees and all they have to offer. Currently, young Trustees with lived experience of our communities, are not represented on our Board of nine Non-Executive Directors, and we would very much like to change this.

We want to help improve the lives of young people, so having people on our Board who have recent experience of the challenges young people in our communities face would help our Board in its decision-making and how it develops the charity’s strategy and evaluates performance.

There are benefits for those young Trustees who join our Board. They will gain useful knowledge of the charity sector, expand their networks, enhance their CVs and have the opportunity to develop their range of skills as well as knowledge of how organisations work.

We need young Trustees who are excited about joining Right to Succeed, a charity delivering impactful new initiatives in some of the most deprived areas of the UK to help young people fulfil their potential. As a Trustee, together with the rest of the Board and the staff team, you will help us build on the great work the charity is doing now and help us achieve even more. 

About us

Right to Succeed is still a young charity.  We launched in 2015 with a mission to remove the barriers facing young people. We are committed to supporting communities in areas of high deprivation and bringing them together to work collectively to transform children’s outcomes. We do this to give children and young people the best start in life because we believe every child deserves the right to succeed, no matter where they live.

It is challenging work, but we are learning quickly how best to deliver our aims and objectives.  We are fortunate to have an incredible team that embodies our values. We pride ourselves on the speed at which we are learning and improving our work and we are doing this all the time.

The role of the Trustee 

It is important that the young Trustees we appoint embody and act in accordance with Right to Succeed’s values and can demonstrate understanding of the challenges facing children, young people and communities that Right to Succeed aims to overcome.

Charity Trustees are the people who share ultimate responsibility for governing a charity and directing how it is managed and run. Trustees also have various legal duties and responsibilities. You are not expected to have knowledge of charity law and governance before you apply. If appointed, you will be provided with an induction to help you familiarise yourself with the role and duties of a Trustee. We will provide you with continual support to help you fulfil your role, including any necessary training and the guidance of a mentor. 

Successful Trustees have: 

• A commitment to the charity’s work and to the role of Trustee 

• A willingness to prepare for and contribute fully to Board and Committee meetings 

• An ability to provide challenge and support to the Senior Executive Team in delivering Right to Succeed’s strategy

• A willingness to take collective responsibility for the actions of the organisation with the other Trustees

• Oversight of an effective and efficient administration

• A willingness to keep informed about the charity’s activities and wider issues which may affect its work

• A willingness and ability to work with fellow Trustees in a collaborative way to improve the Board’s performance and agree individual objectives with the Chair

• An ability to contribute actively to the Board’s role including strategic direction and overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against those targets.

For this role, candidates need to demonstrate some or all of the following:

• Experience of working in a programme like those Right to Succeed delivers

• An understanding of the communities we serve 

• An understanding of the issues disadvantaged children and young people face.

As well as:

• Good, independent judgement and a willingness to speak your mind

• Being an enthusiastic team player 

• An ability to think creatively

• Alignment with Right to Succeed’s values of humility, collaboration, commitment, curiosity and integrity

• An understanding of the not-for-profit sector is helpful.

Benefits for you:

• Continuing personal and professional development, developing new skills and growing your networks

• Opportunity to contribute to the organisational strategic plan 

• Learning about governance and understanding the charity sector 

• Making a difference to the structure and future of this growing charity joining at a stimulating and exciting time with the opportunity to contribute to the charity’s strategic plan and its delivery

• Access to one-on-one mentoring from a fellow board member.

Time commitment: 

• Attending four main Board meetings (at least two via video conference and at least one or two in person) 

• One programme visit a year (more can be arranged if requested)

• Preparation for Board meetings and any relevant Committee meetings

• Actively participate as a member of a Committee or sub-groups as required

• Participate in other tasks as may arise from time to time, such as helping with events or fundraising activities. 

The current term of office is three years following which a Trustee may be reappointed for a further three years.  All travel expenses will be reimbursed, otherwise this is an unpaid position.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a CV (maximum two-pages) and covering letter outlining the skills and experience you can bring to this role and why you are interested in applying.

Applications deadline: Friday 30th September 2022

You will be asked to supply references and be subject to a DBS check

This volunteer role is available for young people aged 11 to 25 years old

Urban Youth is a brand new youth work charity aiming to make a huge difference in the lives of disadvantaged young people across London, by providing opportunities and new experiences that enable young Londoners to discover themselves and the world around them.

Growing up is tough but we are here to support young people along the way to reach their full potential using youth work as an approach to really help make a difference in a non judgemental supportive safe space.

Urban Youth has been set up due to the effects of the pandemic on young people, with young people telling us that loneliness, social isolation, family breakdowns, mental wellbeing and loss of confidence being key ingredients to young people feeling a sense of loss and hopelessness.

You can help us achieve our goals and aspirations by volunteering with us and helping us out by becoming a Young Trustee and/or Young Leader supporting us at Urban Youth, volunteering a few hours per month to help shape and run our new youth work charity.

What we need from you!

• Turn up to monthly meetings on time.
• Be full of ideas, suggestions and able to get involved to support us in areas of need as and when required.
• Help us plan, organise and facilitate activities and events for young people and the community.
• Support us in recruiting and inducting staff and volunteers.
• Help us create vids, photos and social media posts to tell our story and help us create a buzz about Urban Youth.
• Get involved in fundraising and help us generate income for Urban Youth.
• Be a voice and face for Urban Youth on our publicity, at events and meetings.
• Help us realise our dreams, goals and aspirations.
• Help us be truly youth-led.

What you will get from us?

• A reference after 6 months volunteering with us.
• An induction into Urban Youth and the role.
• An opportunity to get involved and help set up and support a new youth charity.
• Experience in a youth charity.
• Much, much more.

If you have what it takes to support us in this role then we would love to hear from you.

Interested in joining our amazing team? Then why not get in touch for a Registration Form.

Due to the nature of this voluntary role you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Police Check before starting the voluntary position and this will be done through Urban Youth if you do not currently hold a DBS.

Follow us on Twitter/ Instagram or Like us on Facebook: @UrbanYouthORG

Amal is the only UK funder taking a multi-arts approach to increasing understanding of Britain’s Muslim communities among others and to fostering a stronger sense of belonging in the UK among its Muslim communities.

We are looking for a Trustee with experience as an artist or in another role within the arts sector to join our growing Board in the leadership of Amal. 

Amal is a Muslim-led charity which welcomes people of all faith backgrounds and none in its governance, management and wider work.We work to help change the dominant, negative narrative around Muslims in the UK to one that is confident, diverse and just. We do so by growing opportunities for Muslims to fully realise and express their creative potential and to share and celebrate this creativity with others. Our work enables a multitude of stories to be told and heard and builds towards a community of practice in the arts and cultural sector that fully represents Muslims as audiences, participants, artists, workers and leaders.

Amal means “hope” in Arabic.  We offer hope that the UK, despite the divisions of recent times, can build ever more harmonious relations between its communities.  In everything we do, we are guided by our values of compassion, conviviality and social justice.

Amal began life in 2017 as a grant-making programme. By 2020, we had supported 51 partners to deliver 63 arts and culture projects across the UK. We then embraced an ambitious new future as an independent charity with staff and trustees who are Muslim in their majority.  We launched our cornerstone programme, Amal Connects, in early 2022. This programme is based on the three key principles of place, co-creation and partnership.  It has begun in two hub locations, Birmingham and Bradford, and we intend to grow to London and Manchester.  These are the four largest centres of Muslim population in the UK. 

Our work to date has unearthed a huge appetite among Muslim communities for creative engagement, a multitude of Muslim artists eager to put their ideas into practice and ways of enabling and incentivising them and mainstream arts and culture organisations to work together.

If you care about creating a fairer society, this is a wonderful opportunity to play a pivotal role in building an organisation dedicated to tackling structural inequalities in creative ways.

Role purpose

• Share in the oversight and strategic leadership of Amal’s work
• Share practical insight on creative practice and engagement
• Provide advice and make decisions on project grant applications and commissions as a member of the Projects Committee
• Help develop best practice in Amal’s programme processes
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Amal’s convenings for artists and arts and cultural organisations
• Help grow Amal’s networks among artists, arts and cultural organisations, arts leaders and funders

The skills, experience and attributes we are looking for

• Strong experience of working within the arts sector in any or multiple art forms, experience with creative producing an advantage
• Experience of creating art for multiple platforms, in person or digital in the form of film or audio with experience of accessible arts an advantage
• Lived and work experience within Muslim communities (within Birmingham or Bradford an advantage) and experience in creating and developing stories from within these communities
• Experience of inequalities within the art sector
• Knowledge and experience of co-creating work with communities
• A large network of personal and professional connections within the arts sector that can be approached to benefit Amal’s work and reach
• Ability to work at both a strategic level and advise on delivery of projects
• Fluent communicator with a willingness to represent and advocate for the work that Amal does among its networks, on social media and in public
• Long-term commitment to Amal and the ability and willingness to devote the necessary time to this role

Your commitment to Amal

• Attend four Board and four Projects Committee meetings per year. Meetings are usually held via video conferencing but occasionally may be in person in one of our hub locations.  An agenda and set of papers are provided to trustees at least one week prior to meetings.  Meetings of the Projects Committee may be replaced by decisions taken by circulation of emails.
• Attend one strategy and development away day with the trustees and Amal team per year (in place of one Board meeting).
• Attend Amal supported events from time to time and actively advocate and promote Amal’s work in public and among networks.
• The Arts Trustee can expect to commit approximately 12 hours per quarter of their time including preparing for and attending Board and Committee meetings and additional tasks suitable to their area of expertise.

Trustees commit to a period of three years on the Amal Board with an option to renew. The location for this position is Flexible with occasional meetings in Birmingham or London.

Amal’s commitment to you

We will look for lived and worked experience within the arts sector over Board experience. Amal provides an induction for joining Trustees on Amal’s strategy, governance and policies.  For Trustees who have not been a trustee before, we will also provide an induction on the duties of being a trustee and the regulatory framework. The Chair and the CEO will be available to provide any other guidance as necessary. Amal advises Trustees of Amal-supported events that may be of particular interest to them and reimburses Trustees for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred on Amal business. 

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is looking for new Trustees to join its Board of Trustees.

The Coliseum is the leading centre for theatre and culture in Oldham.

We are looking to appoint new Trustees to join our current Board. We would particularly welcome people from a theatre or cultural centre background. We are also looking for experience in arts administration, arts marketing and communication, business planning and change management, finance, fundraising, HR and theatre and multi-arts centre management. Experience in leading a cultural centre through a capital redevelopment is also sought as the Coliseum enters the next phase of its journey in developing a new home for the theatre within Oldham.

This is an opportunity for you to:

• Join a respected regional theatre and centre of cultural excellence
• Be part of an organisation undergoing a transition to a new cultural space, as the lead cultural offer within Oldham
• Gain valuable board experience and develop your analytical and strategy skills

The time commitment would be a minimum of 12 meetings per year, plus report reading and preparation time for each meeting. In addition Trustees are expected to commit to working within specific sub-committees where their areas of expertise will contribute to the Governance of the organisation.

For further information, please see our Trustee Information Pack on our website.

Please send your CV and supporting personal statement along with a completed Trustee eligibility form before the closing date of 16th September 2022.  

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 26th September 2022.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Ability, is a charity established in 1955 (registered with Charity Commission under the name of Chesterfield and District Society for People with a Disability). It operates across Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire providing day care, respite, supported living and residential services.

The Trustee Board is looking to have new persons join the Executive Committee at an exciting time in the future development of the Charity, working jointly with external organisations from other sectors, modernising effective services.

What will you be doing?

Trustees are Executive Committee members, they oversee the running of the Charity and also its company limited by guarantee. Trustees will be expected to build an effective working relationship with the CEO. Health & Social Care is undergoing many changes and Ability is working towards utilising and developing training to incorporate technology within its services. We are working towards an enabled and effective board that is not restricted to Trustees being able to attend face to face as we will be incorporating technology to overcome this.

The Charity is developing as part of a consortium to deliver services within Derbyshire and Trustees who are interested are welcome. Groundbreaking in its thinking, it is seeking Trustees who are risk aware and can bring their expertise in a number of areas to provide the wider skills necessary for future development. The CEO wishes to have an Executive Committee who can guide and help steer the organisation to achieve its aspirations.

What are we looking for?

We are currently looking to recruit Trustees with the following skills in particular:

• Financial and/or accountancy skills
• Business development skills
• Health and Social Care experience
• Local or Central Government experience
• Legal 
• Equality and Diversity (learning disability)
• Health & Safety knowledge

We are looking to have Trustees with as broad a skill base as possible, so should you have skills that are not listed, we would very much like to hear from you.

Time commitment

Minimum 2 hour board meetings, every 3 months and at a minimum, one attendance every six months and ad hoc.

What difference will you make?

Ability has 2 current Trustees of many years standing and the organisation recognises that in order to embrace new opportunity, it needs as broad a skill set within its Executive Committee as possible. As an organisation which has been presented with considerable opportunity, it needs to ensure that as wide a field of skills and knowledge needs to enter into the debate so that the correct decisions are made for future development. The contribution of appropriate comments will broaden the discussions and underpin the governance process. 

Deadline: 01 Sep 2022

Who we are

We are a local independent charity, established in 1965, who have been supporting older people in Camden for more than 50 years.

We have grown to become one of the largest Age UK charities in London, helping over 15,000 older people each year through a range of services. There are currently over 30,000 people over 65 years living in Camden. Our role is to help those over 55 stay active, connected, independent and to empower them in later life. Some of our services are now open to those aged 18 years and above.

Our Values

We feel it is important as a community-based charity that our work is guided by a set of core values. Our values are important to us and are represented in everything we do. Our values are: Kindness, Courage, Hope and Justice.

Join Camden’s leading organisation for older people

Age UK Camden is an independent charity that helps older people to stay active, stay connected and get the most out of life. We've been working in the local community to support older people for 50 years and have 60 dedicated staff and over 400 volunteers helping us to deliver high quality, innovative services and activities for older people in Camden.  

We work with and for older people in Camden to promote wellbeing and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, providing services including Day Care, Advice, Counselling, Care Navigation, Dementia Wellbeing, Befriending and much more. We are also home to a subsidiary charity Age UK City of London

We are looking for a Trustees with relevant skills or lived experience to join our friendly and engaged Board of Trustees and take an active part in the strategic direction and decision-making of Age UK Camden.

We are committed to a Board that reflects the population of Camden and particularly welcome applications from people of colour or any BAME background, people who identify as LGBTQ+, people with disabilities or mental health conditions, all socio-economic brackets, career stages or educational backgrounds. We welcome applications from all age groups. 

Previous board or Trustee experience is not a prerequisite as we will offer full training and help de-mystify any questions about Trusteeship. 

Time Commitment: 6 Board meetings a year plus attendance at subgroup meetings and AUC activities. 

More information can be found in the Trustee and Treasurer Job Descriptions and read in line with Age UK Camden's Mems and Arts. 

Deadline for applications: Friday 30th September 2022 at 12pm mid day.

Who we are

We are a local independent charity, established in 1965, who have been supporting older people in Camden for more than 50 years.

We have grown to become one of the largest Age UK charities in London, helping over 15,000 older people each year through a range of services. There are currently over 30,000 people over 65 years living in Camden. Our role is to help those over 55 stay active, connected, independent and to empower them in later life. Some of our services are now open to those aged 18 years and above.

Our Values

We feel it is important as a community-based charity that our work is guided by a set of core values. Our values are important to us and are represented in everything we do. Our values are: Kindness, Courage, Hope and Justice.

Join Camden’s leading organisation for older people

Age UK Camden is an independent charity that helps older people to stay active, stay connected and get the most out of life. We've been working in the local community to support older people for 50 years and have 60 dedicated staff and over 400 volunteers helping us to deliver high quality, innovative services and activities for older people in Camden.  

We work with and for older people in Camden to promote wellbeing and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, providing services including Day Care, Advice, Counselling, Care Navigation, Dementia Wellbeing, Befriending and much more. We are also home to a subsidiary charity Age UK City of London

We are looking for a Treasurer with relevant skills or lived experience to join our friendly and engaged Board of Trustees and take an active part in the strategic direction and decision-making of Age UK Camden.

The overall role of a Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s affairs, ensure its financial viability and ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. This includes being accountable to the Chair, Vice Chair and Trustees and being open to investigation, discussion and resolution. Experience of governance work, the charity sector and working with and for older people is desirable. 

We are committed to a Board that reflects the population of Camden and particularly welcome applications from people of colour or any BAME background, people who identify as LGBTQ+, people with disabilities or mental health conditions, all socio-economic brackets, career stages or educational backgrounds. We welcome applications from all age groups. 

Previous board or Trustee experience is not a prerequisite as we will offer full training and help de-mystify any questions about Trusteeship. 

Time Commitment: 6 Board meetings a year plus attendance at subgroup meetings and AUC activities. 

More information can be found in the Trustee and Treasurer Job Descriptions and read in line with Age UK Camden's Mems and Arts. 

Deadline for applications: Friday 30th September 2022 at 12pm mid day.

Ovarian Cancer Action are seeking a Treasurer who is driven by a vision of a world without ovarian cancer and a belief that we can create a better future.

Ovarian Cancer Action are committed to making faster progress to ensure ovarian cancer becomes a survivable disease. We intend to fund the next generation of research and to accelerating progress in three main areas: preventing the disease, diagnosing it early, and developing effective, personalised treatments. We believe this approach will help more women survive ovarian cancer than ever before.

One woman dies in the UK from ovarian cancer every two hours. Although five-year survival rates for ovarian cancer are improving, other cancers such as breast cancer, had better survival rates two generations ago than ovarian cancer does today. We’re here to change all that. And we’re following two routes to achieve that change: awareness raising and scientific research.

We are campaigning to improve the understanding of symptoms among the public and medical professionals. Education is vital, as the sooner ovarian cancer is diagnosed the better the chance of survival. This is where we know we can make the quickest impact.

We fund research for the biggest impact. Since 2006, Ovarian Cancer Action has invested more than £12 million in research: more than any other ovarian cancer charity in the UK. We opened the Ovarian Cancer Action Research Centre (OCARC) in 2006, Europe’s first ever centre dedicated to ovarian cancer research; and we continue to run our HHMT International Forum on Ovarian Cancer, which has been bringing together the world’s leading scientists to determine research priorities around the globe since 1987. Over the last sixteen years, our funded research has achieved dramatic results, but there is so much more to be done.

After several years of sustained growth and development, we are embarking on our ambitious five-year organisational strategy to scale our investment in world-class scientific and clinical research to build momentum in more effective treatments and early diagnosis. We will also lead bigger and louder campaigns to increase disease and symptoms awareness, and awareness of hereditary cancer and prevention. We have also launched IMPROVE UK working in partnership with the NHS, a ground-breaking clinical excellence project to tackle health inequalities for women with ovarian cancer which will be the first major project to build an infrastructure and develop a legacy of best practice sharing up and down the country.

Who we are looking for

As we embark on our new strategy and as our current Treasurer, Jenny Knott, comes to the end of her term with us later this year, we are looking to appoint a new Treasurer. Our new Treasurer will be a senior financially qualified professional who is strategic, values-driven and has strong experience of driving and building strategies, understanding what good governance looks like, building relationships and can communicate financial information to others. We are looking for someone who is passionate about our cause and women’s health; our new Treasurer will support and challenge our board and executive team as we continue to grow and develop.

We value inclusivity and actively encourage people from all backgrounds and cultures to apply. We are keen that our board represents the diversity of our society, and we encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and experiences including LGBTQIA+, disabled and people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Particular ethnic minority backgrounds have a higher increased risk of ovarian cancer, including the Ashkenazi Jewish population, who are more likely to have a BRCA1/2 gene mutation, and we would welcome applicants from this population.

Our board meets four times a year in central London (usually in Old Street), and our new Treasurer will chair our Audit & Risk Committee which meets up to four times a year. We have a strategy away day up to once a year and we are keen that our Board members have an opportunity to visit and explore the research labs and meet scientists we fund at both Imperial College London and University of Oxford. We expect the time commitment for our new Treasurer to be up to one day per month, spread across a variety of activities, from preparation for board meetings, reading papers, to ad hoc discussion and conversation with our Chief Executive, Head of Finance and Operations, and other board members.

It is an exciting time to join us, as we seek to accelerate our impact in all areas of our charitable activity.

What drives us day-to-day is the potential benefits we can make for patients with ovarian cancer now and in the future.

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 12th September 2022

Please click ‘Apply via website’ to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and to contact the advising consultants to discuss this role in more detail.

Job description

Tackle Prostate Cancer is looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.  We are the only patient-led, UK-wide charity representing people with Prostate Cancer and those who care for them. We support people and those affected by Prostate Cancer through our network of over 95 Prostate Cancer Support Groups.

Tackle Prostate Cancer, registered as The National Federation of Prostate Cancer Support Groups charity (Charity No.: 1163152) became a charity in 2008, however the history of our federation started with our pioneering support groups in the mid-1990s. The activities of the charity are governed by the Board of Trustees all of whom are Directors. The Board meets four times a year and devolves responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day running of the organisation to the Chairman, Secretary, and specific Trustee responsible for overseeing key strategic matters such as finance. 

Tackle Prostate Cancer has undergone a period of significant change in recent years, with a successful three-year grant from The Lottery Fund and a revised three-year strategic plan that aims to increase our reach and impact amongst our member groups across the country and our voice across the cancer landscape. 

With a long-standing board member reaching the end of their term of office, and with an expansion of projects placing more emphasis on our fundraising strategy, we are now looking to recruit a Treasurer to help guide us through the next chapter.

We are looking for individuals who have a strong interest in Tackle’s work and a passion for supporting men’s health and improving user involvement in cancer care.  Candidates should possess a positive, ‘can-do’ outlook as well as a good sense of humour.  You will be joining us at a pivotal point in our history, with the potential to make a real difference to people living with and affected by prostate cancer

The Treasurer will

• Oversee Tackle’s financial affairs and ensure they continue to be legal, constitutional, and within accepted accounting practice.
• Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place relating to the charity's core operations, including budgeting, cashflow management, and payroll.
• Lead on appointing and liaising with auditors/an independent examiner.

• Make recommendations on changes to banking systems, financial procedures, investments and reserves to support the development of Tackle’s work.

• Monitor and report on the financial health of the charity and its projects.
• Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits.

• With the Secretary, co-ordinate the submission to the Charity Commission and HMRC
• Regularly oversee regular reconciliations by the Executive Team.

Qualities

• Knowledge and experience of current finance practice relevant to charity organisations.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management (as necessary).
• Good financial analysis skills.
• An awareness of finance within the context of theatre productions.
• Ability to communicate clearly. Familiarity with video-conferencing (via Zoom or Teams) would be advantageous but appropriate training could be arranged
• Knowledge of our current accounting system (Xero) would be advantageous but appropriate training could be arranged

The charity has grown considerably in terms of reach, funding and output in recent years.  We have robust financial procedures in place, and we are looking for an individual to help us to maintain and advance these as our organisation develops.  This is a key role in our organisation and one that is crucial to our development going forwards.  As our reach grows, we want to ensure that we remain on track of our finances and a model of best practice within the charity sector.

Application Instructions

Tackle Prostate Cancer aims to be an equal opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. As a user-led organisation, working in areas of low cultural opportunity, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with no prior trustee experience and from those with experience of living or working in prostate cancer.

Closing date: 30th September 2022

Interviews to be held mid October 2022

Start date: 1st December 2022 

Dorset Museum - Four Trustees

Dorset Museum is recruiting up to four trustees to start over a two-and-a-half year period. We are looking particularly for backgrounds in Finance, Fundraising and Development, Museums, or Community Engagement and Representation.

Who we are

Located in Dorchester, the Museum has recently completed an inspiring multi-million-pound redevelopment which has given it new galleries, a learning centre, state-of-the art collections storage, a library and visitor facilities. It is now a leading museum, gallery and heritage centre for the Southwest of England – a true cultural beacon.

Dorset Museum is owned and managed by the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society (DNHAS) and was established to collect, preserve, research and exhibit objects relating to the history, natural history and culture of Dorset.

We are looking for up to four trustees over the next two years to join our Board and in particular to have skills and experience in financial management, fundraising, museums and visitor attractions, and in community engagement.  We are strongly committed to diversity and welcome applications from all sections of our local and wider community. 

The Board of Trustees has strategic responsibility for the running of the DNHAS and Dorset Museum. The Board deals with all major policy decisions, strategic and constitutional matters, and is responsible for the approval of the annual budget and accounts and business plan, ensuring the solvency of the DNHAS and the safety of its assets. The Board works to ensure good governance and management to achieve financial stability, resilience and statutory compliance. 

About the role

Off the Record exists to improve the emotional health and wellbeing of young people by providing them with a safe space to be themselves. We provide a range of free services including counselling, listening support/coaching, youth participation, advocacy and specialist groups, such as support for care leavers and a LGBTQ focused youth group. Supporting over 2000 young people each year we are looking to appoint a Trustee who will champion counselling and listening support activities on the board.

Main duties:

The purpose of the role is to ensure the Board of Trustees has appropriate information and oversight of counselling and listening support service standards and performance.

• Supporting the Director to ensure:
  • relevant professional standards are properly considered in all decisions
  • appropriate professional supervision management procedures and controls are in place
• Advising on appropriate training for staff, volunteers and trustees in relation to relevant professional service standards and performance
• Supporting the Director and SMT in developing professional service standards and support systems to apply to staff, volunteers and contractors

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Trustee who has experience overseeing or delivering counselling and/or listening support type services, and/or is a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist/psychologist; possibly with a track record of providing supervision. We hope you will have relevant experience of working with young people, for instance as a school governor. Previous experience of charity work is desirable but not essential.

We are open to candidates from all backgrounds, but we will prioritise those who will help us to continue to diversify the team. We are particularly keen to appoint Trustees with lived experience that reflects an aspect of the lives of the young people we serve and aspire to serve. Our new strategy has identified young people from socially and economically deprived backgrounds and boys and young men as currently being underserved by OTR. We are committed to creating an equitable environment where all can thrive. We will ensure that the recruitment process and decision making ensures representation of both age and other forms of diversity.

Person specification for role of Trustee

We are looking for someone who has a strong empathy with our mission. We want to hear from you if you have an interest in the health and wellbeing of children and young people as well as the motivation to make a difference to their lives.

We are also looking for Trustees who have lived experience of some of the issues facing the young people we are working with. This could include people who have had experience of receiving LGBTQ+ services or faced social injustice due to other factors in their lives. People who have a connection with the young people and work we do.

• Experience of working within education or third sector
• Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives
• A proven track record of sound judgement and effective decision making
• A history of impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences
• A track record of commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
• How to apply

• To apply, you will need to send your CV with a short covering letter explaining why you would like to be a trustee and what you will bring to the role. See our website for full details

We are looking for up to 4 new Trustees to join us to help lead the company through an important phase in our evolution. We strive to have an exciting, broad range of voices on our Board, people who share our values and vision and can bring their varying life experience and skills to our work. In dialogue with our existing trustees we have identified the below desirable skill sets and attributes which we feel are important areas of growth in our ambitious programme of work, and to best balance our governance model. We value lived experience and your perspective, as much as professional experience. It may be that you can bring several of the elements we are searching for, or significant knowledge in just one area, or none - we welcome applications in both scenarios. 

No previous board experience is necessary, we will provide training and support. Sectors in which you may have experience - either professionally or as a beneficiary include, culture and the arts, libraries, education, young people's programmes, community engagement, and charities, health and wellbeing. 

Charity Management / Charity Governance

We would love insight from someone at a senior level in a similar size charity, in a similar related field. 

Finance & Accountancy

A professional financial background, particularly useful if from a charity sector background. 

Marketing & Sales Management

This is a key area of development for us, and we may well benefit from further sales and marketing perspective. 

Fundraising

We are looking to strengthen our charity fundraising expertise at board level, with a particular focus on fundraising strategy and social investment. 

Safeguarding & Mental Health

We work extensively with young people and vulnerable communities, both might be better represented on our board. 

Retail / Commercial operational management

To assist with our growing commercial and operational portfolio

Participants and Communities

Representation from our user base and community beneficiaries or similar backgrounds. 

Artists and Artistic Leaders

From any discipline, not necessarily relating directly to our work

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