Inclusive Boards are delighted to be supporting Platfform in their search for three new Trustees.

Platfform is the mental health and social change charity. We are a platform for connection, transformation and social change.  We work with people experiencing challenges with their mental health, and with communities who want to create a greater sense of connection, ownership and wellbeing in the places they live.
We’re driven by the belief that a strengths based approach is the foundation to sustainable wellbeing for everyone. We do not believe that people or communities are “broken” or in need of fixing.

Our work takes a trauma informed approach to understanding mental health and emotional distress, and we see the mental health, and wider health, social care and public sector systems as no longer fit for purpose. Based on illness and deficit models, they deny people the hope and agency to heal.

As part of a growing social movement, we’re working towards a fundamental shift in the way that public services are provided, so that they support people towards sustainable wellbeing and the life of their choice.

Skills/Experience

Candidates should have background/experience in the following areas:

• Financial Accounting - similar or larger scale and complexity
• Influence - Public Affairs, Policy, Research, Media, Campaigns
• Leadership, Culture and Systems - Organisational Development, Psychodynamics of Groups, Systems, Organisations, Leadership, Power & Culture; System Change

Location – London/Huddersfield/mostly virtual

GutsUK is the only UK charity funding research into the digestive system from top to tail, the gut, liver and pancreas. Since 1971, we have funded almost 300 projects and invested £16 million into medical research that leads to better diagnoses and treatments for the millions of people who suffer from these conditions.

Guts UK’s vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need.

The charity is now seeking a Chair of Trustees to support the organisation upon an ambitious journey of transformation and growth. Transitioning from an inward-looking research-based organisation to a public facing repository of knowledge, a network of experts and a proactive community, Guts UK aims to become the central UK charity and research organisation promoting and educating the public about the importance of a healthy gut. 

As Chair of Trustees you will work in partnership with the Board and CEO to define and steer the governance and strategy of the charity and be able to provide support and challenge in equal measure. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant leadership experience
• Experience of being a brand ambassador
• A commercial approach with experience of developing strategy in a dynamic environment with a strong focus on impact
• Ability and drive to support and enhance the fundraising efforts of the organization
• Clear alignment to the vision and mission of the charity

The Chair will be excellent at building relationships with a collaborative style and understand the importance of giving the board a voice. 

If you feel you have the skills, passion and drive we would love to hear from you.  This unremunerated role is open to all who meet the essential criteria.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Charisma Charity Recruitment.  Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications: 4th July 2022

Interviews: 20th July late afternoon/early evening

Making Space is seeking a Treasurer from October 2022 onwards.

We are a craft organisation based in Havant, Hampshire, with impact across the UK.
We literally make space for people and organisations involved in craft, whether physically in our own building or digitally in our virtual networks and events.
Raising the profile of craft in all its forms, we work with local and national arts organisations, contributing to debate, supporting makers and providing opportunities.
As the lead craft organisation in Hampshire, Making Space initiates opportunities for new networks and partnership. This includes working with local arts organisations and contributing to regional and national development around craft and community engagement. Our specially tailored projects inspire, challenge, skill-up, engage and build new audiences for the sector.
Making Space is all about excellence in contemporary craft, design and the visual arts. We support makers, creating opportunities for people to develop design and making skills. We believe that being involved in high-quality craft increases people’s wellbeing.
From our purpose-built studios in Leigh Park, we deliver courses, masterclasses and projects through which children, young people and adults can learn from skilled and experienced makers. It houses seven individual studio spaces that are leased to professional makers producing high quality work, as well as two fully equipped workshops that are available for hire, either as creative spaces or for business meetings.
We are an organisation of contrasts, where high-quality craftspeople create beautiful things from contemporary studios alongside local people experiencing craft for the first time.

We are aware that an important step towards our goals is strong and diverse governance so that we can ensure our voice is meaningful and relevant to a broader community than we are currently addressing.

We are therefore actively seeking new Trustees from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community who will help reshape our governance and be our ‘critical friends’ as we seek to engage with makers dealing with cultural, political and societal issues and a formal and informal education landscape increasingly devoid of creative opportunities.

We are seeking someone with a financial or accounting background who could take on the role of our treasurer.

Applications are encouraged from candidates from across the UK, regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, and from the broadest range of personal and professional backgrounds. 

We are a small but well established and expanding Children and Young People’s Charity, working in west London across Brent and Ealing. Working closely with social care, community groups and schools we deliver mentoring and street outreach programmes to vulnerable young people. We now need a new Board Member with skills in Finance and Budget Management to complete our friendly team and help us develop and grow. If you support our vision to increase opportunities and improve life chances for children and young people in need, then please send your CV and a covering letter setting out what you could offer for approx 8 hours a month in this unremunerated role.
We operate a safer recruitment policy.
Closing date 31st May 2022

An unremunerated and non-executive role. Travel and any reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Necessities UK exists to provide relief to families and individuals in our community who are dealing with the systematic failures of local, national and global economic and social policies. Our mission is to provide essential 5-day supplies to those in need, without any form of quotas, offering practical support and sustained hope to break the cycle of poverty and inequality and inspire real change in the lives of those fighting against all forms of discrimination regardless of their faith or nationality, excluding nobody. We are doing this because the poverty gap is increasing while global uncertainty continues to grow compounded by the economic and social impact of an increasing number of global emergencies. With the generosity of our partners and volunteers and with the strong convictions of our Christian Faith we pray in solidarity for a more caring and equal world as we all listen with our hearts and support advocacy for true reform.

Gearing up for our spring launch we are seeking to appoint two additional Trustees to join our Board. We would like to hear from candidates from a variety of backgrounds but particularly welcome experience in community outreach, partnerships, strategic growth, nutrition, fundraising, tackling poverty and hunger in the UK and abroad.

As a Trustee, you will provide strategic oversight and lead in ensuring good governance is applied to our work and ensure it is genuinely effective so that we deliver our charitable purpose. You will have close relationships with other Trustees and the founder/managing director and spend time getting to know how we make a difference in the local Essex community.

Main Trustee Responsibilities

· Promoting and developing the charity

· Support our Mission and Strategy model to tackle poverty within Thurrock

· Comply with our Governing Document and the Law

· Act in the best interest of Necessities UK

· Ensure we are accountable

· Manage our resources responsibly

· To be a pool of expertise and advice to the team in overseeing the implementation of the work of the charity.

· Ensure good functioning of the Board with effective decision making and information sharing processes, positive group dynamics, and reflection, learning and development as necessary.

Strategic Development

· Research and identify new food and hygiene partners for the food network by working with the managing director to develop relationships and partnerships with external organisations to raise awareness and the profile of Necessities UK, particularly within the local and national government, national charities and volunteer agencies.

· Ensure that Necessities UK meets its business growth targets to ensure the financial viability of Necessities UK’s expansion phase plan.

· Develop our presence in the community

· To support and promote the development of projects that advance the aims of Necessities UK and its mission.

Governance

· Be responsible for the continuity of high standards in all aspects and with all stakeholders both internal and external.

· Ensure the charity has good governance practices and standards in finance, fundraising and operations.

Skills required

· Act with reasonable care and skill

· Good communication skills

· Independent judgement

· Ability to work effectively within the team

· Approachable

Appropriate training is given to help first-time trustees.

Please be aware that the successful applicant will be subject to three checks:

· A basic DBS

· Credit Check - Via our Bank

· Trustee disqualification check - Via the Charity Commission

Please apply by submitting your CV and a short paragraph expressing your interest in the role.

Thank you

We appreciate the global attraction that we get from our recruitment ads however at present we cannot support visa applications for this role and do ask that applicants have the right to work and volunteer in the UK before applying.

To support our ambition, we are looking to appoint new Board Members (Governors) to our Corporation Board – the governing body of our College. We are specifically looking for talented people who can add value to the discussions which take place at the Board and its committees through providing support and challenge to our leadership through the appraisal of reports, plans and strategies.

About the role

Nottingham College is one of the largest colleges in the UK with 34,000 students, 1,300 dedicated employees and ten campuses across Nottingham. We want to ensure that our focus is always on developing employment opportunities for our students through creative and inspirational teaching. We plan to do this through overhauling our curriculum offer to make sure the qualifications we deliver are the most appropriate for the aspirations of our students. We’ll also be heavily investing in our digital and IT infrastructure as well as continue to review the quality of our estate.

The work of a Member of the Corporation Board (governor) in setting the strategic direction of the Nottingham College and providing leadership is central to the success of the College. By becoming a Governor at Nottingham College, you will be joining a high performing board and successful college. This is your opportunity to steer provision that benefits the students, the local community and employers directly. Being a Governor at Nottingham College is hugely rewarding and is an opportunity to make a real difference to the communities served by the college.

While in some respects the role of the Board of Governors can be summed up as one of exercising “oversight” of a college and its business, the term should not be taken to imply in any sense a passive or merely symbolic role. The Board is accountable for the financial solvency of the College, its sound management and the quality of the service which it provides. The Board is also accountable for the proper use of the public funds entrusted to it.

Sound governance requires more than simply ensuring that the books balance and that the CEO & Principal is getting on with the business of running the College within the parameters established by the governors. Colleges must be able to respond to changes in direction of government policy and anticipate changing needs in their communities. The Corporation Board must be actively involved in reviewing the role of the College and in planning and managing change to ensure the long-term health and success of the college.

Who we're looking for

To support our ambition, we are looking to appoint several new Board Members (Governors) to our Corporation Board – the governing body of our College. We are specifically looking for talented people who can add value to the discussions which take place at the Board and its committees through providing support and challenge to our leadership through the appraisal of reports, plans and strategies. Based on our plans for Nottingham College we welcome interest from those with substantial leadership experience from the following sectors:

• Education (leadership/curriculum/apprenticeships/skills)
• Estates
• HR or/and organisational development

Whilst having non-executive/board-level experience is desirable, what’s more important to us is your ability to work as part of our Board and provide the scrutiny required in an organisation of this size from a place of experience. As a Member of our Corporation Board, you will become an integral part of the governance and oversight at the College.

You should live or work locally to Nottingham, as your attendance will be required at the meetings of the Corporation Board, which meets ten times per year. All Members are expected to join a committee of the Board and we can discuss this with you on appointment.

Closing date: By 9 a.m. Monday 20th June 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.

Phoenix Futures is dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities recover from drug and alcohol problems. We believe in being the best at what we do, our relentless optimism and energy for overcoming dependency motivates people with substance misuse to realise their own recovery. We know families, friends and carers need hope, care and guidance just as much as their loved ones.

The Board are proud of the achievements of the organisation. Through the pandemic staff have worked tirelessly to ensure people can access the treatment they need when they need it. We have led the sector to develop good practice approaches to treatment provision and continued to highlight the need for additional funding and local leadership to support access to treatment.

We have been delighted to see decisions made in Westminster and Holyrood that we hope will improve access to residential treatment and wider pathways to recovery for people in England and Scotland. As a group of Trustees, the board take their role seriously; reviewing their performance against sector good practice. We are currently working toward the revised Charity Code ensuring the highest standards of Governance to support the organisation.

We seek someone who is a confident communicator, with a strong strategic head on their shoulders. Experience of leading change, growth and mergers at a senior level would be ideal. As would a background in either health, criminal justice, social care, or civil service, although not essential.

Importantly, you will have a good understanding of Charity governance and have the ability to develop an effective working relationship with the CEO. You will also need to work effectively with other trustees and the other stakeholders on specific strategic issues.

Board members are expected to attend all Board meetings (four per year) as well our annual Strategy Review away day (which will involve an overnight stay). The Chair is also likely to sit on two subcommittees that will meet 2/3 times per year each. The meetings are hybrid so the choice can be made to join in person or virtually.

Phoenix Futures does not remunerate Board members but out of pocket expenses are reimbursed. Willingness to devote time, enthusiasm and effort to the duties and responsibilities of a trustee will be crucial.

We welcome both experienced trustees and those looking to take on their first trusteeship/Chair, and we want to welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to further diversify the Board.

For more than 50 years we have demonstrated our passion and commitment to support people to achieve long term recovery. Come join us and be part of our journey!

Closing date: Tuesday 28th June 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.

Leeds Mencap are looking for people who are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities to join our Board of Trustees.  Like many charities we have been hit hard by the pandemic but have also found that new ways of working and greater collaboration give us the opportunity to support more people with learning disabilities in the future.

We are looking for people to join a team of 6 skilled and passionate Trustees at a time of uncertainty and change.  You will relish the prospect of getting to know the organisation and your colleagues quickly, grasping the challenges and opportunities we face and working together with Trustees and senior staff to provide strong and clear leadership to the organisation.  The immediate priority is to recover from the effects of the pandemic but we also have our sights on becoming a more inclusive and diverse organisation, extending support to more children and young people with learning disabilities and their families.

We are looking for people with a wide range of skills and experience and from diverse backgrounds. In particular we are looking for people with:

• A strong finance or accountancy background to fill the role of Finance Lead
• Lived experience of learning disability
• Knowledge or experience of delivering early years and/or SEND (special educational needs and disability) support
• previous experience of working or volunteering for a charity or not for profit organisation

Most importantly we are keen to hear from anyone who feels they have something to contribute at this particular stage of our journey, so please get in touch.

We expect a lot but the rewards are equally great.  You’ll see the difference you make in the children and young people who will develop and achieve beyond anyone’s expectations, in the parents who can draw breath and find some respite and comfort in knowing they’re not alone and being given practical and supportive help. In undertaking the role you will be working with a loyal and committed team who are aspirational about what we can achieve together.

About The Way Youth Zone

The Way Youth Zone is a youth-led, state of the art space for young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with a disability) located centrally in the vibrant and diverse city of Wolverhampton.

Our story began back in 2012 when Wolverhampton City Council in partnership with local businesses teamed up with Onside to provide the young people of Wolverhampton access to a Youth Zone, and the benefits it can bring for the whole community. Championed by successful entrepreneur, Steve Morgan CBE, The Queen’s Trust and St James’s Place Foundation, this once-in-a-lifetime project is now a reality for the city’s young people since January 2016. 
 

What can you expect?

The Chair provides leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees to enable the board to fulfil its responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, as well as oversight and scrutiny of the charity’s operations.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a new Chair to lead and support us in this exciting next phase of the Way’s development.

Our new Chair will bring their passion and commitment to the young people of Wolverhampton. If you are looking to empower young people and support them to raise their aspirations then you are the likely the perfect fit so please contact the TrusteeWorks team to find out more.

We are interested in an individual who brings the following:

• A real connection and passion for Wolverhampton
• Passion for the work of The Way Youth Zone
• Links with local networks and willingness to use it to help fundraise
• Characteristics which strengthen the diversity of the Board
• Ability to make the time commitment
• Governance experience and skills
• Entrepreneurial/business skills
• Relations with local stakeholders such as the Council and other key funders.

We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds.

What’s on offer?

The role of Chair, is a stimulating and challenging role that will call on your strategic and interpersonal skills.

It provides an opportunity to work alongside an experienced and diverse team of trustees and senior management in a rapidly changing environment to make a real difference to the young people of Wolverhampton.

The role is not remunerated. However, reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the role will be repaid.

Time commitment

• The Board meet 6 times a year for 2 hours in the evening
• Monthly catch ups with the Chief Executive
• Annual Board Development Day
• Supporting on at least one sub-committee (3/4 meetings a year)
• Offer support and perspective on emerging issues by joining task or finish groups, as required
• Represent The Way Youth Zone within the community including at events once or twice a year, getting to know our young people by joining them on a session

How to apply

Reach TrusteeWorks are supporting The Way Youth Zone with our Chair recruitment.

Please send a CV and a cover letter in which you include why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience would add value to The Way and send it via the Reach TrusteeWorks Team.

If you have any questions or require any assistance submitting your application please get in touch with the Reach TrusteeWorks team.

Closing date: 31 July

Interviews (1st round): 10 August

Trustee Role Description 

Role of the Trustee 

Trustees are the people who have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure the charity is doing what it was set up to do. The term Trustee relates to the trust that is placed in them to lead the charity and decide how it is run.  Being a Trustee means making decisions that will impact on the community of Devon and our patient’s lives. 

Skills and Development 

You will develop or enhance a broad range of skills through your work as a Trustee including leadership, strategic planning, knowledge of charity and healthcare sector governance, decision making, communication skills and building new networks.  You will be supported in your Trustee development through training and support from the Chair of the Board and fellow Trustees. 

Main Responsibilities 

The Charity Commission sets out guidance for Trustees in it’s document “CC3: The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do”.  There are 6 headline duties: 

• Ensure your charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit 

• Comply with your charity’s governing document and the law 

• Act in your charity’s best interests 

• Manage your charity’s resource responsibly 

• Act with reasonable care and skill 

• Ensure your charity is accountable 

Expectations 

In order to discharge these responsibilities Trustees need to meet the following expectations: 

• Ensure your charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit 

• Understand the organisation’s purposes 

• Plan what the charity will do, and what you want it to achieve 

• Be able to explain how all the charity’s activities are intended to further or support its purposes 

• Understand how the charity benefits the public by carrying out its purposes 

• Comply with your charity’s governing document and the law 

• Make sure that the charity complies with its governing document ((Memorandum & Articles of Association)

• Comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to your charity 

• Act in your charity’s best interests 

• With other co-Trustees decide will best enable the charity to carry out its purposes 

• With other co-Trustees, make balanced and adequately informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term 

• Avoid putting yourself in a position where your duty to your charity conflicts with your personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body 

• Not receive any benefit from the charity unless its properly authorised and is clearly in the charity’s interests; this includes anyone who is financially connected to you, such as a partner, dependent child or business partner 

• Manage your charity’s resource responsibly 

• Make sure the charity’s assets are only used to support or carry out its purposes 

• Avoid exposing the charity’s assess, beneficiaries or reputation to undue risk 

• Not over-commit the charity 

• Take special care when investing or borrowing 

• Comply with any restrictions on spending funds or selling land 

• With co-Trustees, ensure appropriate procedures and safeguards are in place and take reasonable steps to ensure the above points are followed. 

• Act with reasonable care and skill 

• Use your skills and experience to inform decision-making 

• Take advice when required, for example when buying or selling land, investing funds, high value contracts or legal action 

• You should give enough time, thought and energy to your role, for example by preparing for, attending and actively participating in all Trustee’s meetings 

• Act quickly to address problems, ensuring serious incidents are reported to the Charity Commission

• Maintain confidentiality about any sensitive information received in the course of duties as a trustee 

• Ensure your charity is accountable 

• With co-Trustees to be able to demonstrate that the charity is complying with the law, well run and effective 

• Ensure it complies with accounting requirements 

• Ensure it is accountable to donors and beneficiaries 

• Ensure accountability within the charity, particularly where you delegate responsibility for particular tasks or decisions to staff or volunteers 

• Ensure matters delegated to the Chief Executive are clear and ensure these are properly exercised, asking questions and holding them to account 

Person Specification 

Each individual Trustee brings their own skills and qualities to the board, adding to the collective knowledge and experience. 

A Trustee shall be selected without regard to sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, marital status, gender orientation and religious beliefs in accordance with the organisation’s Equal Opportunities policy.

Given the scope of Devon Air Ambulance Trust’s activities, Trustees should have current or previous significant organisational or management responsibility in the private, public or voluntary sectors.

All Trustees must: 

• Fully understand the role and commitment of the Trustees

• Behave with integrity and be open and accountable 

• Be prepared to hold other Trustees, the Chief Executive or other Executive Directors to account 

• Be able to commute to Devon based locations periodically for DAA meetings/events 

Time Requirements 

Trustees are required to attend four Board meetings per year, taking place every quarter in March, June, September and December and may be held online via Microsoft Teams/Zoom or be held in person at the DAA Head Office in Exeter or another suitable local venue.  Each meeting starts at 4pm and lasts approximately 2 hours.

Trustees are also encouraged to sit on one or more of the Committees, which also meet quarterly. 

In addition, we hold an annual board awayday and an annual board training day.  From time to time, we may also ask trustees to participate in short-life working groups designed to address specific time-limited pieces of work that require board level input. 

Trustees should: 

• Make best endeavours to attend all meetings and notify the Chair of absence as early as practical when this is not possible 

• Prepare for meetings including reviewing relevant materials which will be available a week before the meeting 

• Review prior meeting minutes and feedback where required to allow sign-off at the following meeting 

• Participate in meetings, attempting to assist in resolving all issues where the Board’s decision, view or advice has been requested or is required and actively contribute to all discussions 

At the outset, there is also a requirement to participate in induction meetings, to include the cultural induction, an airbase visit and meetings with members of the Senior Leadership Team. 

Remuneration

The role of Trustee is voluntary, but we are happy to pay reasonable expenses.

Have you ever considered being a Trustee of a charity?

HospiceCare North Northumberland is a thriving charity long established and working in Northumberland. We provide nursing, bereavement support and complementary therapies to all those affected by life limiting illness or bereavement. We work in partnership with NHS Care Teams, Social Services, Hospitals, and other voluntary organisations.​ We are the main provider of palliative care in North Northumberland. Our specialist Hospice at Home care and support is delivered 365 days a year in patients’ homes.

The Board of Trustees is looking to appoint up to 4 individuals from North Northumberland area, with a range of skills, who will be appointed to undertake the role on a voluntary basis. The trustees are responsible for governance and will work with the senior leadership team to lead the direction of the strategy of HospiceCare North Northumberland.

Applicants

The Board of Trustees are particularly interested in applications from anyone interested in supporting the hospice, but in particular one or more of the following skills and attributes would strengthen your application:

• Clinical palliative care experience
• Service user
• Fundraising or income generation experience
• Marketing experience
• Life skills to contribute

All applications need to be submitted by Friday 1st July 2022 at 12 noon with interviews to be arranged after this date.  

We welcome anyone interested in the role to have an informal conversation with the Chairperson, Mrs Lucy Carroll. 

To apply for a Trustee role please contact the People and Support Services team for an application pack.

The Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) is seeking a Chair and two trustees to embrace the exciting opportunity to strengthen the future of an influential environmental charity.

The ATF is the leading authority on the conservation of ancient and other veteran trees and is the only organisation in England and Wales focusing solely on their protection and sustainability.

Who we are looking for:

For the role of Chair, we are looking for someone who:

• Is a collegiate leader
• Has a flexible approach
• Is well-connected with other environmental organisations
• Shares ATF’s values, strategic direction & vision

For the trustee roles:

1. A “tree” trustee with skills, knowledge, and experience in ancient and other veteran trees – desirable, with skills in related or wider environmental knowledge as essential. Please see the longer list in the candidate pack.
2. A trustee with understanding and experience of the charity sector/civil society’s operating and environment and at least one other desirable skill/experience from the following:

• Charity governance – desirable
• Experience of charities in a senior management role – desirable
• Charity law and compliance – desirable
• Charity finance – desirable
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion – desirable

Please see the full list of skills, knowledge and experience we are seeking in the trustee person specification section of the candidate packs on our website.

All trustee roles are unremunerated, although out of pocket expenses will be paid.

The time commitment for Chair is 3-4 days per month, while the time commitment for the trustee roles is around 8-10 hours per month.

About the role:

We are a small but rapidly growing charity at a pivotal moment in our evolution. We are looking for an exceptional person to take on the role of Treasurer / Trustee. The successful candidate will have a background in finance, strategy, governance and risk management.

About the Charity:

Too many people die alone, with no friends or family at their side. The need to support and empower people who are dying has never been greater. More than 600,000 people die every year in the UK, a figure set to rise to 700,000 by 2030. In a recent survey, over 70% of people questioned said they fear being helpless and dependent more than they fear death itself. The Anne Robson Trust’s vision is to ensure every person receives the compassion, comfort, and companionship they wish for at the end of their life. We are the only national charity in the UK providing emotional support for people at the end of their life and those caring for them. We collaborate with organisations to provide companionship for people in hospitals, care homes and the wider community and our national helpline provides somewhere to turn to for people approaching the end of their life, and their loved ones.

A unique opportunity to help Oasisplay grow and continue to be a viable organisation for another 50 years!

Oasisplay transforms lives through PLAY by providing opportunities across our 4 sites for disabled and non disabled children to learn and grow together. 

We have two fantastic fun filled adventure playgrounds, a well established Nature Garden and the only youth led Go Karting Project in London!  Based in the heart of Lambeth our services provide free play, youth and family support services to children and families who are in need as a result of living with a disability, poverty, poor educational outcomes and the lack of opportunity to thrive. 

Santander Foundation trustee

We are seeking to recruit new trustees who share our ambition of improving digital and financial literacy across the UK in the communities that need it the most. This is an exciting time for the Santander Foundation as we implement our recently defined strategic plan and look to scale our support for organisations in the years ahead. To ensure that we can deliver our strategy and begin developing the Foundation as a leading organisation within the charitable sector, we are looking to further strengthen our board of trustees.

About Santander Foundation

Founded in 1990, the Santander Foundation is a corporate foundation established with the purpose of helping disadvantaged individuals and communities.

In 2021, the Foundation conducted a strategic review, informed by the impact of the pandemic, the Foundation's strategic assets and feedback from the communities which it seeks to serve and concluded that the main focus moving forward would be on improving digital and financial inclusion across the UK. To this end, we launched a new grants programme and have since provided the first tranche of funding, totalling almost £3m, to 21 organisations across the UK. At the same time, we continue to award Matched Donations to encourage current Santander employees to engage with their local community on charitable activity and support Santander UK's formal charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. The Santander Foundation is a registered charity. It has an annual budget of £3.3m and an endowment worth £14m.

Trustee Role

As a corporate foundation, the board comprises a combination of trustees from both within Santander UK plc and respected external leaders from the third sector. The current trustees are:

• Judith Moran, Chair of the Santander Foundation and Director, Quaker Social Action
• Danny Jones, Vice-Chair of the Santander Foundation and Chief of Staff to the CEO, Santander UK
• Chris Anderson, Santander Foundation trustee
• Christopher Fallis, CCB Chief Operating Officer, Santander UK
• Sue Willis, Director of Simplification, Santander UK
• John Collins, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer, Santander UK

To support succession planning for the Foundation, we are looking to recruit one additional trustee from within Santander UK. The duties of a trustee are to:

• Ensure that Santander Foundation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations;
• Safeguard the good name and values of Santander Foundation;
• Ensure the financial stability of Santander Foundation;
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of Santander Foundation;
• Ensure the proper investment of Santander Foundation's funds; and
• Support staff and monitor their performance.

Trustees should also make full use of any specific skills, knowledge and/or experience to help the board make positive and impactful decisions.

Each trustee must have:

• A commitment to the aims of Santander Foundation;
• A willingness to meet the minimum time requirement; 
• Integrity;
• Strategic vision;
• Good, independent judgement;
• Financial acumen;
• An ability to think creatively;
• An ability to work effectively as a team member and make decisions for the good of Santander Foundation.

In addition to the duties detailed above, we are especially keen to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience: 

• Knowledge of, or interest in, the financial and/or digital skills sector, including that gained through relevant lived experience.
• Be a senior leader within the organisation who is comfortable with governance, financial management and strategic planning.
• Previous experience working with local communities and/or experience building relationships with external organisations
• Experience of being a trustee and/or knowledge of charity governance is desirable, but we are also keen to support someone in their first role as a trustee.

Commitment

Trustees will need to prepare for and attend a minimum of four board meetings per year. Trustees will also be expected to support the Foundation between meetings, such as taking part in strategic work, representing the Foundation at meetings, and visiting organisations we fund. Trustees should also keep informed about Santander Foundation's activities and wider issues that affect its work. We estimate the commitment to require six days per year.

The appointments are expected to commence in July 2022 for a three-year term in the first instance.

The post is voluntary and unremunerated. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid.