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OTR (Off the Record Bristol) is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees with a particular interest in young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

About Us

OTR is a mental health social movement by and for young people. The charity is at an exciting stage of its 57-year history and is proud to be reaching more young people than ever before (over 20,000) across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset with creative and diverse mental health and wellbeing info and support.

Please visit our website to find out more about what we do.

"OTR is by far the best place I have ever worked; it has enriched my understanding of not only young people's mental health, but systemic and structural inequalities that influence the way we all experience good and bad wellbeing, and what we can do to change this. OTR is a supportive, diverse group of creative and thoughtful professionals, and best of all it provides opportunities to work alongside and empower young people" - Member of the OTR team

About the Role

OTR is currently creating a brand new three-year strategy, setting out an exciting vision to support, promote and defend the mental health, rights and social position of young people. This follows a period of organisational growth, where expanding services into the North Somerset region, and working in partnership with the local statutory mental health provider, has increased our staffing to over 100 employees.

OTR currently has a team of Trustees with a wealth of skills and experience. Trustees meet at quarterly board meetings to provide governance and stewardship and drive the charity forward to achieve its organisational objectives - and ultimately provide the best possible services for young people.

As the Chair of Trustees, you will be passionate and motivated, with charity experience and excellent leadership skills to support the board. You will demonstrate a commitment to empowering young people and developing OTR organisationally, supporting the CEO to implement the new strategy.

OTR also has an ongoing open recruitment for early career trustees and those who have not yet served as a trustee, and will provide training and mentoring from a fellow trustee. In addition, we would love to hear from:

- those with lived experience of mental health and previous users of our service

- people from equalities groups and people of colour

- those with legal and/or HR experience

- those with corporate/business experience

- experienced charity trustees with governance and finance experience

A Willingness to Work with Difference

At OTR, a prerequisite and condition of any position in our organisation is a willingness to work with difference. Whatever your role or professional background, you will be expected to work across different categories of ethnicity, race, social class, disability, faith, gender and sexual diversity. We take this bit seriously, so our promise to you is that we will encourage, support and develop your capability in working trans-culturally and with difference while you are with us.

OTR is fully committed to creating a culture in which diversity, equality of opportunity and equity are promoted actively and in which unlawful discrimination - direct or indirect - is not tolerated.  OTR recognises the benefits to individual practice and organisational credibility of having a diverse community of staff and volunteers and to this end is continually working towards building and maintaining an environment which values and pursues diversity accordingly.

We recognise that tackling systemic inequality, prejudice, racism and oppressive practice requires each of us to actively engage, self-examine and make changes where necessary, in order to improve access and equitable experience for all in society and all of those who come through our doors at OTR.

Find Out More

If this opportunity sounds exciting, dowload the role pack for more information. To apply for this role, click the 'Apply via Website' button to visit our careers site.

Would you like to join the board of our ambitious and dynamic family support charity at an exciting time in our development?

Home-Start Barnet, Brent, Enfield & Harrow (HSBBEH) has been supporting local families for 25 years, helping parents and young children to navigate their way through the toughest times. We do this by training a network of volunteers, mainly parents or grandparents themselves, to build trusted relationships with our families, giving them compassionate, empowering and confidential support in their own homes.

In the last few years, we have expanded across four London boroughs, refined our strategic focus and are ready to take on new challenges. Having overcome the turbulence created by covid, we are now re-entering a period of stabilisation and consolidation. We are welcoming new Trustees to join us on our journey.

Whether you’re an experienced Trustee or wanting to take your first step at Board level, we want to hear from you.

Our new Trustees will have skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Charity
• Finance
• Communications
• Income Generation
• Early Years Development
• Human Resources
• Strategic Planning
• Digital & Social Media
• Mental Health
• Volunteer Management

As a Trustee, you will:

• Offer strategic direction and support decision-making enable
• Influence to shape innovative programmes of work
• Provide financial oversight and due diligence
• Highlight new opportunities and risks internally and externally
• Network, meet senior professionals and represent the charity externally
• Receive a thorough induction, training and reimbursement of expenses

The role of trustee is a voluntary position. The expected time commitment is four quarterly Trustee meetings a year including time to read papers and prepare; involvement in sub-committee meetings; the Annual General Meeting and ad hoc involvement in Home-Start training and events. Trustee meetings are held at the office in Finchley.

Then you could help a wonderful Welsh charity have even greater impact, by becoming a volunteer trustee.

What do we do?

We help to create lasting, positive change in the southern African Kingdom of Lesotho – and in communities here at home in Wales.

How do we do it?

Since 1985 Dolen Cymru has been forging friendships and partnerships between Lesotho and Wales.Through these links we bring lives and skills together, bringing communities in Wales and Lesotho together creating momentum.

Wales and Lesotho may be thousands of miles apart, but across both small countries there are wonderful shining stars. They are individuals whose energy and dedication burns bright, creating brighter futures for those around them. Whether it is with health workers, teachers. communities. We bring knowledge, learning and ideas together which is shared and spread across communities in Lesotho and here in Wales.

Why do we need you?

We’d like to learn from your experience – and have you expose us to new ideas, approaches and techniques. We’re particularly looking for people who can share their experience in:

• Finance and accounting
• Marketing
• Business
• Developing and delivering innovative projects
• Expertise in Lesotho administration and Basotho culture

Together, we can enrich even more communities in Lesotho and here in Wales.

Would like to join the board Sophie Hayes Foundation - a dynamic charity, focused on helping survivors of modern slavery rebuild their lives, as one of our new Trustees? 

About the Sophie Hayes Foundation

Sophie Hayes Foundation, the only independent organisation in the UK, that solely focuses on coaching and development programmes that lead to education, employment, and independence for survivors of human trafficking, helping them achieve sustainable freedom​ is looking for new Trustees. 
 
Following the appointment of Nicola Murphy as the new chair of charity, we are looking to expand our Board. We are seeking senior people with previous Board experience to join the Board, as volunteer Trustees. 

The Role
We are currently seeking three committed individuals to join as Trustees. Experience in a senior leadership position is essential. Due to the growth of charity, individuals with proven HR, change management/business transformation, and strong senior level communications and/ or marketing, digital and advocacy experience are desirable

You will be an independent thinker and team player. You must also support our mission, be aligned to our values, and be able to act as an ambassador for the organisation.

You will need to have the time to contribute to our growth of the charity, by attending Board meetings (6 per year), support Committee Chairs and Board officers, work and support our small but mighty management team, and represent Sophie Hayes Foundation to key stakeholders. 

The Board of Trustees seeks a wide-ranging level of experience, thinking and background to ensure that we have the skills, expertise and diversity of thought and perspective to draw upon in our governance and decision-making roles.

Contract: Fixed Term (four years)

Do you want a strategic role to tackle the poverty that so many of us are experiencing in the UK?

Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help – online, by phone and face to face through our partner organisations. We believe any of our lives can be turned upside down because of an illness, job loss or relationship breakdown. But too often we see these life events trap people in poverty. We want to stop people being swept into poverty and give practical help to anyone already struggling to cope. We help people find financial support such as welfare benefits, charitable grants and other support so that they can get their lives back on track. We seek to challenge the structural inequalities which help to create poverty in the UK. 

We are seeking two new board members to engage in the governance and oversight of the charity and to contribute to the development of our board of trustees. We want imaginative and problem-solving people, people who are not afraid to speak up when something feels wrong and people who will ask when they need something. You do not need to have served on a board before as we will provide you with full support and training.

The diversity of our board is critical to the organisation’s success. We are particularly keen to hear from disabled people, people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from minoritised ethnic communities. We would also like to appoint from people with lived experience of financial exclusion.

Interviews will be conducted week commencing 26 September at our offices in Hammersmith, London W6.  

Closing date: 11:59pm, 11th September 2022

We are My CWA, formerly known as Cheshire Without Abuse - a Cheshire-based charity supporting families affected by domestic abuse. We believe in building a community where adults and children live free from the fear of domestic abuse. For over 40 years, our team has worked tirelessly towards this vision.

Join our passionate Board of Trustees and bring positive impact to the lives of people affected by domestic abuse across Cheshire.

What will you be doing?

As a Trustee of My CWA, you will provide leadership and direction for the organisation, including:

• Taking overall legal responsibility for the charity's work.
• Acting in the best interests of the charity.
• Delegating day to day tasks to staff and volunteers.
• Take the big decisions about the future.
• Ensure everything is legal and safe.
• Support the manager, staff and volunteers.
• Ensure the work of the charity is carried out.
• Ensure you as trustees are up to date and skilled to do your job.

What are we looking for?

Trustee boards need all kinds of skills to govern effectively. It isn’t necessary for you to have a deep understanding of domestic abuse, although a commitment to the issues affecting families is important. My CWA is looking for any of the following:

• The 'hard' skills - legal, financial, management and so on - which are necessary to understand some of the complex decisions to be taken.
• The 'soft' skills - boards of trustees need people who can encourage team working, problem solving, asking difficult questions, decision making and, yes, making people laugh!
• Different experiences and perspectives - charities increasingly need to be more responsive to the communities they serve. Trustees should bring in diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Values - trustees have an important duty and all should be able to demonstrate basic values such as honesty and integrity.

What difference will you make?

• You are at the centre of the action, helping to decide things which matter.
• You can help support your community - ensure the services the charity provides meet the needs of the people they are serving.
• You can put your skills and experience to good use, to benefit your community or to provide better services for people who need them.
• You can learn new skills and new confidence in a whole range of areas - from finance to management to team working and decision making, different from your previous experience.

Time Commitment

Board meetings are monthly and last 2 hours.

Before you apply

Reach Volunteering's TrusteeWorks team are supporting My CWA with their Board recruitment.

Please submit your CV, LinkedIn profile or similar along with a covering letter stating why you would like to apply to become a trustee of Cheshire Without Abuse and how your skills, abilities and experience would add value to the Board.

If you would prefer to have a chat with a current trustee before making a formal application please get in touch to request this.
 

The Myrovlytis Trust is a charity founded in 2007 to promote research into rare diseases and advance education of the public in medical and molecular genetics.

By providing information and support to patients, raising awareness among clinicians and the public and strategically funding research, the Myrovlytis Trust aims to transform the outlook for rare diseases. With an initial focus on two conditions (Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome and osteosarcoma), we fund research directed towards new treatments. We want to ensure that patients gain access to the same state-of-the-art technologies, breakthroughs and therapies as those with more common diseases, and work collaboratively with a variety of organisations to achieve this.

The Trust incorporates both the BHD Foundation and Osteosarcoma Now.

We have funded more than £6 million in research grants to laboratories around the world.

We are in a period of reinvigorating the charity, with a new business plan in place along with a new staff team who are committed to the direction the charity is taking.

We are seeking to appoint new Trustees who have the experience to promote the charity’s vision, mission, and goals, and assist with strategy development to ensure the charity meets its financial, legal and governance obligations.

Candidates should be aligned to the ethos of the charity and be keen to contribute their expertise to provide governance and support.  We would love to hear from people with a variety of backgrounds to help us develop a diverse board. A scientific or medical background is not essential.  We are particularly interested to hear from individuals with skills in finance, HR, law (in particular intellectual property), fundraising, scientific research, as well as those with lived experience of a rare disease.

This is an exciting time to be joining a small but agile charity with big plans to expand their remit in the world of rare diseases.

Raising Futures Kenya is looking for a talented, experienced and enthusiastic marketing and communications professional to join our Board, to guide and advise the charity in developing and implementing a realistic digital marketing and communications strategy. 

About Raising Futures Kenya

For 21 years Raising Futures Kenya (UK charity no.1181670) has worked alongside local people in Kenya to develop projects which are owned by the community and create long-term, sustainable change to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods. 

Through our Seed of Hope training and support programme we enable 14-25 year olds (75% girls) to secure employment or start a small business, generating enough income to live above the poverty line. We provide free technical vocational and business skills training, alongside mental health and wellbeing support which has led to over 90% of graduates being in employment, self-employment or further education. Seed of Hope offers young people opportunity, dignity and hope.

Role Summary

We’re a small charity with a big impact.  We need to develop a marketing and communications strategy, which is feasible to implement for a charity of our size and resources, that showcases the impact we have empowering young people to build secure futures, free from poverty.

We’re 21 years old this year and many of our supporters have been with us from the beginning, when our founders set the charity up.  We need a strategy to reach new supporters, new donors and to harness the potential of digital marketing to reach those new audiences but also to nurture and grow the relationships we have with our existing supporters.

We will have a Radio 4 Appeal in February 2023 and need to maximise the opportunity to reach a new audience and new supporters, this will form a bit part of your role initially in supporting this. 

The Marketing and Communications Trustee will work closely with our UK team members, members of the Kenya team (mainly by email) and with the Board of Trustees, advising on all marketing and communications.  The Trustee will be expected to attend, and contribute to, Board meetings and AGM, which last approximately an hour and a half every 6-8 weeks.

Key responsibilities include;

1. Using professional experience and expertise to develop a digital marketing and communications strategy and implementation plan.

2. Supporting the staff team with the implementation of the strategy, whether that be through practical advice and hands-on support or helping to recruit and train volunteers to implement aspects of it.

3. Provide advice and guidance on developing a suite of digital marketing and communication tools and materials including impact stories, increasing and tracking engagement on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn), maximising the potential of our mailing list through increased sign ups, automations and segmentation etc.

4. Develop a marketing and communications action plan specifically for our Radio 4 Appeal in Feb 2023 to increase the audience of people listening to it.

5. Optimising our website and SEO, particularly looking at a Google Ad grant and how we can manage that - whether that is you bringing those skills or helping to recruit a specific volunteer with these skills to manage a Google Ad grant and advise on optimising our website.

6. Actively participate as a key member of the Board of Trustees.

7. Act as an ambassador for Raising Futures Kenya, representing the charity at meetings and facilitating networking and funding opportunities as these arise.

8. All Trustees have an element of responsibility for fundraising, whether that be utilising your own network for funding opportunities or supporting fundraising initiatives.

We will consider someone joining us as a Digital Marketing and Communications Advisor if you would prefer to focus on that single area, rather than becoming a full Trustee.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have innovative ideas, professional industry knowledge and lots of enthusiasm!   All Trustees are expected to assist Raising Futures Kenya to secure a sustainable and diverse funding base for the organisation.  Due to the way in which we encourage students to seek job opportunities and create businesses where job opportunities do not exist, we are particularly interested in candidates who think outside of the box and have entrepreneurial spirit.

We are committed to a culture of inclusivity.  We are able to grow and learn better if we have a diverse organisation formed of the collective sum of individual differences, lived experiences, knowledge and self-expression.  We don’t want to exist in an echo chamber.  In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique perspectives you can bring in terms of culture, education, opinions, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, values, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, beliefs, nation of origin and languages spoken.

Essential:

• At least 3 years professional experience in a digital marketing and/or communications role.

• Availability to commit to 6-8 hours a month and attend Board meetings.

• Honesty and integrity. We’re a values led organisation and want to ensure that everyone who joins us shares our values of honesty and integrity.

• Teamwork and commitment. We’re a small organisation and rely on each other to lean in and play a part in achieving our objectives.

Desirable: 

• Knowledge and experience of charity marketing and comms.

• Knowledge and experience of international development, particularly in education or young people or programmes in Kenya.

• An understanding of the voluntary sector and/or previous experience as a Trustee.

• We are always looking for candidates who have lived experience of Kenya, East Africa and/or Technical Vocational Training.

Normally Trustees are asked to commit to a 3-year term on the Board and serve for a maximum of 2 terms.  All appointments are subject to completion of a successful 3 month probationary period. 

Passion for the cause is our number one recruitment factor, so if you’re interested in coming on board please get in touch. 

We are an aspirational charity achieving real change in the lives of the young people we work alongside.  When we asked Rebecca, one of our January 2020 graduates, what the Seed of Hope programme had done for her, she said: 

“[At Seed of Hope], I finally found the missing piece which took so many years of desperation and unfulfilled dreams and shame to find.  I am now empowered with knowledge and skills thanks to Seed of Hope for this opportunity that has changed me to a better daughter, wife and mother.  I am ready to go out and compete in the marketplace and achieve my dreams.” 

We are looking for applicants with the drive to help us reach all the young people in Kenya like Rebecca, for whom our programmes offer dignity, opportunity and hope.

Chair of Trustees

Concern Worldwide (UK) is seeing to appoint a new Chair of Trustees following the retirement of Donald Workman after six years in the role. The incoming Chair of Trustees will demonstrate a passion for the values and work of Concern and ensure the good governance and impact of the organisation is continued.

The Chair will have the vision to guide the organisation at a pivotal time where a confluence of climate change, conflict and cost of living crisis means that the work of Concern has never been more important, but the demands placed on the organisation and resources are increasing.

About you:

You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the charity's objects, aim and values as well as being a strategic visionary in relation to the charity's objects and aims.

You will need to understand the UK charity sector and relevant legislations, good governance practice as well as Charity Commission and Companies House requirements.

For more details about this role and Concern Worldwide (UK), please see the attached pack below

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

The successful post holder will be required to sign a criminal records self-declaration form and complete a Basic DBS/AccessNI check

Location: London
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Part Time
Remuneration: Voluntary, expenses necessarily, incurred in performing board duties will be borne by Concern (UK
Closing Date: 11 September 2022

You may have experience of the following: Chairman, Chair Person, Chair, Assistant Chair, Governance, NED Non-Executive Director, Financial Management, CEO, Board Member, Director, CFO, Finance Manager, Treasurer, Treasury Officer, Treasury Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc

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Association of British Neurologists - Lay Trustee

An opportunity for a committed individual who can bring strategic guidance, governance & experience of working in finance for a charity. We aim to improve the health & well-being of people with neurological disorders through education & research.

Who we are

About the ABN
We are a professional body for neurologists and a charity. We:
• Are led by a team of around 100 neurologists who sit on our committees and advisory groups.
• Support our 1700 members by:
- Inputting into over 100 clinical guidelines, standards and consultations annually.
- Organising two annual best practice sharing events for 1000 delegates a year.
- Offering the Practical Neurology Journal – which features a wide range of article types, including reviews, case-based articles and How-To papers, all designed to help neurologists improve their practice.
- Managing and part-funding the ABN clinical research fellowship programme.

We have a small office team (6FTE) based in Holborn, London.
We are looking for a lay (e.g. non ABN member) trustee to join our board of trustees to bring additional external insight.

Why apply to be a lay trustee for the ABN?

· Gain an understanding into how a small medical professional body works.

· Help support the organisation’s mission to ultimately help those with neurological conditions.

· Develop your leadership and governance experience.

· Develop your network.

· Be part of a committed and enjoyable team.

· The majority of meetings are held remotely, so it can be fitted around other commitments.

Who are we looking for?

We are particularly keen to hear from potential trustees who have a background working in charity finance. We have an Honorary Treasurer position, which is as defined by our Rules occupied by a consultant neurologist member and we have some finance staff in the office, but additional experience would be useful.

We are also keen to hear from applicants from underrepresented groups.

How to apply

Please send a cover letter and CV explaining why you are interested in the role of trustee and what you can bring to the role to by 23:59 Friday 30 September 2022.

Virtual interviews will be held in October.

Gloucester Cathedral - Three Trustees and Treasurer

We are seeking to appoint three new trustees, including a Treasurer, to join our Board (Chapter). We are looking for people with the expertise, commitment and time to help lead the organisation through an exciting new phase of development.

Who we are

Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we seek to be in tune with Heaven and in touch with daily life.

Our purpose is to Reveal and sustain Gloucester Cathedral to inspire all who come, through living faith, history and tradition.

This is achieved through three strategic objectives:

1. To welcome all visitors joyfully, ensuring every visit has meaning
2. To deliver our Covid-Recovery Plans and strengthen the Cathedral as a Beacon of Hope across the city, county and diocese
3. To use our assets and partnerships to make a positive contribution to our local community and the planet

This is a challenging but exciting time for Gloucester Cathedral as we seek to reaffirm our role as a Beacon of Hope across the city, county and diocese.

We are looking for people with the expertise, commitment and time to help lead the organisation through a new phase which includes: delivering a £10m development plan, growing our learning and community work and securing long-term sustainability.

Chapter comprises members who are lay and ordained, executive and non-executive as set out in the Cathedral’s Constitution. Lay Chapter members provide constructive challenge, input and support to the Cathedral’s strategic direction and operational implementation.

In addition to general duties and responsibilities as a Lay Member of Chapter, the Treasurer oversees the financial governance of the Cathedral. The Treasurer will have experience and expertise in financial accountability, management and sustainability, and will hold a professional qualification in accounting, with supporting evidence of commercial or charitable experience at Board level. 

These roles require applicants who can make a valuable contribution to the life of the Cathedral which could include finance, commercial property management or retail.

As a Christian place of worship, Cathedral trustees must be a communicant member of the Church of England, or a communicant member of a church which is not in communion with the Church of England but subscribes to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. Committed to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Committee Members - Racing Welfare

Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting those working in and retired from the British Racing Industry. We are looking for a number of enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join various different committees

Who we are

Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry. We are seeking an advisory committee member who shares our vision that everyone from the horseracing and breeding industry and community feels supported and has the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the work that we do and who is familiar with the challenges of running a national organisation.

Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry.  We are seeking a number of advisory committee members who share our vision that everyone from the horseracing and breeding industry and community feels supported and has the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for people who have a passion for the work that we do and who is familiar with the challenges of running a national organisation.

What will you be doing?

The committees meet between two and four times per year, usually via video-call but occasionally in person. The committees are made up of a combination of our trustees and committee members, with a mix of skills, experience and backgrounds. Members of the Executive Team and Senior Management Team also attend. The meetings are held to report on the performance and strategy of the different areas of the charity, to make recommendations to the board, consider current issues and to help the main board with high level decision-making.

There will also be the requirement to undertake a committee member induction which we anticipate being a one-off one-day commitment.  Each year, in addition to the committee meetings we anticipate another two days commitment would be required.

We invite committee members to join the Charity for three years with the option to re-apply every three years for a maximum of nine years.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking to add to the expertise that we already have, through enthusiastic individuals to sit on the following committees:

• - Welfare Committee
• - Fundraising and Communications Committee
• - Housing Committee
• - Finance, Investment and Audit Committee
• - Governance Committee

Further details of who we are looking for each committee can be found on our website.

Please note, as these posts will involve governing and advising on services that have direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature they will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure.  We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.

What difference will you make?

Demand for the Charity’s services is higher than ever.  The Charity continues to review, improve and expand a large portfolio of welfare and wellbeing services which make a significant difference to the lives of individuals working in horseracing, their employers, the horse racing industry and in turn, communities and society.  You will be part of this team, providing crucial advice to shape the finance strategy ensuring the charity has the funds to continue to deliver its services.

What is in it for you?

You will enjoy working alongside and learning from an inspiring and knowledgeable team of executives, committee members and trustees on the FI&A Committee.  You will have the opportunity to develop your board member skills and there may be opportunity to progress to a trustee position after 12 months.

Applications will close on 31st August 2022

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

National Ugly Mugs (NUM) are seeking people with a passion for sex workers’ rights and safety to join our Board of Trustees.

NUM is a UK-wide charity providing victim/survivor support and violence prevention services to sex workers, as a means to ensure greater access to justice and protection. We serve sex workers of all genders, backgrounds and modes of work. We offer a digital reporting and alerting mechanism to warn sex workers about dangerous individuals who may target them; online screening tools; and individualised support for those who experience harm from a specialist team of Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and other experts.  We run a wellbeing drop in service in Glasgow and are currently developing support services for people leaving sex work. We value those with lived experience in sex industries and work with them to conduct research, develop education packages to professionals, and participate in policy advocacy to change the conditions that lead to survival sex, gain rights and recognition, and improve the safety of UK-based sex workers. 

Trustees at NUM play a vital role in helping us fulfil our core mission of ending all forms of violence against sex workers. They support NUM as an organisation and the members of the NUM team by providing support, advice and guidance through our day-to-day operations and the overall strategic vision of the charity. Some of that takes place at quarterly trustee meetings, where the CEO reports on NUM’s work, and brings decisions and choices to the board for discussion and advice, and some of that takes place day-to-day, when individual trustees have skills or experience that can support individual team members, and have the time to take a support or mentoring role. Our current trustees bring with them a wide range of experience from academia, entertainment, finance and other aspects of the third sector. 

Some things that the board does are legally required – for example they supervise the writing of an annual report on the charity’s work, and are required to approve that report. They also regularly review the risks that the charity is exposed to, and the state of the charity’s finances. Overall, they are required to check that the charity is complying with the relevant laws, and is focused on achieving its charitable objects – the aims the charity was founded to achieve. 

Trustee roles are voluntary positions. However, NUM will pay for any reasonable expenses incurred as part of the role.

Who we’re looking for

The most important thing is that you believe in NUM’s work and want to join us to help us continue this! We are looking for people who are willing to volunteer their time to shape our practice and our services, and guide the charity as we continue to meet the needs of sex workers across the UK. 

We are looking for people who have some experience in leadership or governance and finance, particularly as part of the third sector. This may be through other Trustee positions, or through management positions within third sector organisations. We are looking for people who understand the nature of work within a charity and can bring with them their ideas and expertise to support NUM’s work.

Other skills and attributes that we would like from any prospective trustees are:

• A strong commitment to the mission and core values of NUM

• A high degree of integrity

• The ability to think strategically and plan for the future with good judgement

• Critical thinking skills

• Creativity

• The ability to work well as part of a team to collectively make decisions surrounding NUM’s future work, vision and strategy

• A willingness to undertake any necessary training

• An understanding of safeguarding

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a charity trustee

We are keen to receive applications from people of colour; disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; people who identify as working class; and those who have past or present sex work experience.

We are also particularly keen for one of the new post holders to have experience in finance, such as in financial management or grant funding. 

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of trustees at NUM include:

• Attend four regular board meetings a year (online and/or in person)

• Advise on, and help develop, organisational strategy and delivery, including policies that fall within your expertise

• Ensure compliance with governing documents and the law

• Ensure accountability to funders, NUM members and wider movement

• Maintain proper fiscal oversight, signing off and scrutinising reporting against budgets

• Oversee the management of risks to NUM’s funding, reputation and delivery

• Exemplify NUM’s values and culture through ways of working and interacting

• Maintain effective board performance (including appointing new board members)

• Effectively work with, and respect the expertise of the NUM staff and volunteer team

Ultimately, the key responsibility of a trustee is to help NUM work towards its vision, purpose and goals, and to help shape these.

We ask that all applicants be able to meet the minimum time requirements for the role in attending quarterly meetings, with some degree of responsiveness between these.

The standard length of time to hold a Trustee position is 3 years.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than 500 words to admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org, or submit this through the CharityJobs website. We would love to hear about what skills and experiences you hold that you would like to bring to NUM’s Board of Trustees!

Recruitment for these roles will stay open until all positions have been filled. We intend to interview candidates on 7th October 2022.

If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please get in touch with sian[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org with any questions you might have.

CCF is a registered charity (1103314) founded in 2004. We operate across the whole of Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough. Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for the people of Cambridgeshire, especially focussing on the more vulnerable or disadvantaged. To achieve this we work with donors, local authorities, businesses, charities and community groups to:

 Actively inspire philanthropy and increase permanent resources for the county of Cambridgeshire

 Invest in important community programmes through grants

 Provide leadership and a forum for dialogue on critical community issues

Our strategic vision is to harness the county’s success & economic performance to reduce inequity & social problems by empowering communities to help themselves.

We are part of a national network of 47 quality accredited Community Foundations that match those who want to give money locally with those organisations and charities working to improve local communities. Our role is to understand local issues and create strategic grant-making to help communities address challenges and make positive change. Over the past 18 years we have made grants of £25 million and built a permanent endowment worth over £13 million. We distribute around 700-800 grants each year. The range of projects that we fund is very wide. We support projects supporting people to overcome health challenges, live independently, tackle homelessness and to support wellbeing. We also fund an increasing value of projects to improve our environment and community assets - our impact is wide. We achieve this with a small, dedicated team of 8 staff, 15 Trustees and about 30 volunteers, including our President and Vice-Presidents. Our office is based in Cambridge on Newmarket Road. 

Chair of Finance Committee In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the Chair of Finance include the following.

General

• Ensure that the charity operates within the financial guidelines set out in current legislation, by the charity commission, in CCF’s constitution and by the Board

• Ensure that CCF has adequate financial and internal audit controls and that these are monitored and reviewed regularly

• Identify and bring to the attention of the Board, any financial risks facing the charity

• Ensure that CCF’s financial resources are sufficient to meet its current and future needs

• Advise the Board on CCF’s Investment Policy and Reserves Policy and ensure that these policies are reviewed and monitored regularly

• Scrutinise the proposed annual budget, and advise and guide the Board accordingly

• Scrutinise management accounts and performance against budget and advise the Board accordingly

• Scrutinise and evaluate regularly CCF’s cash flow position, and inform the Board of any concerns

• Be the prime point of Trustee contact for CCF’s auditors and investment managers

• Formally present the accounts to the Annual General Meeting drawing to members’ attention all relevant matters

• Advise the Board on the financial implications and operational risks arising from Board decisions, especially the Board’s strategic and policy decisions

• Advise the Board on the financial strategy proposed by the Chair and Chief Executive and monitor the implementation of the financial strategy on behalf of the Board. Candidate Information Pack Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, Chair of Finance Committee 7

• Chair and facilitate Finance Committee meetings effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making

• Give financial direction to board policy-making and check that financial strategy is implemented

• Bring impartiality, fairness, integrity and objectivity to decision-making

CCF Profile

• Support work for CCF to build profile, brand awareness and relationships

• Support work to actively encourage philanthropists and donors to establish funds, or donate to CCF

• Build and maintain effective relationships with key influencers

• Occasionally, represent the charity at external functions, meetings and events 

Terms of Office

Term: CCF’s board members serve a three-year term and are eligible for reappointment for one additional term of three years.

The role of the new Chair of Finance will take effect from the 2022 AGM to take place on 19th October. However, it is intended that the incoming Chair of Finance Committee may have an opportunity to spend time in handover with the current Chair.

Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed

Locations: CCF covers Cambridgeshire. Board meetings may be held at our office in Cambridge or at other locations across the county. Other meetings usually take place within Cambridgeshire, or occasionally in London.

Time commitment: 4 Board meetings, 4 Finance Committee meetings and up to 4 Strategic Plan Steering Group meetings per year. The Chair of Finance is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive, other staff, and Trustees.

Recruitment Process To register your interest, please send a copy of your latest CV or biography together with a supporting statement, explaining your motivations for applying for the role, how your skills, knowledge and experience match the requirements sought and what you can additionally bring to the role.

To ensure fairness to all applicants, any decision to shortlist you will be based solely on the information that you supply on your CV/biography and supporting statement. Therefore, it is important you give as much information as possible regarding why you wish to apply and what you think makes you a suitable applicant. CCF is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all our community. It is particularly important to CCF to recruit a diverse Board which includes strong representation of those from similar backgrounds and from the communities that we serve through our work.

Candidate Information Pack Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, Chair of Finance Committee 

Timetable Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 4th August 2022 at 5pm

Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 5 th September 2022 onwards

The Interview Panel is likely to include CCF Chair of Trustees, the Chief Executive and two existing Trustees.

Thank you for your interest in the CCF, Chair of Finance Committee opportunity

We are seeking to recruit a trustee who shares our commitment to Somerset, bringing their energy, knowledge and skills to help us deliver our mission. This voluntary position offers a fulfilling experience and is a crucially important role in helping Somerset’s local charities, community groups and social enterprises thrive.

We aim to maintain a Board with the range of skills and experience necessary to support delivery of our mission. In anticipation of the retirement of a trustee this October, we are currently seeking to appoint someone with the knowledge and skills to shape and support our grant-making programmes.

Every person who supports the Foundation in any way is valued and we welcome each contribution. Diversity in all its forms makes us a better, stronger organisation and we welcome applications from suitably experienced people of all ages and backgrounds, including people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities; disabled people; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people; and others with lived experience relevant to our work.

Role Description

Our Board of trustees has an essential role in ensuring the success of the Foundation, and are responsible for ensuring that:

• the Foundation carries out our charitable purposes and complies with our legal and regulatory obligations
• the Foundation’s resources are applied responsibly
• the Foundation is accountable for its actions.

While trustees are unpaid directors of the charity, reasonable out of pocket expenses associated with the fulfilment of your duties will be covered by the Foundation. This may include, for example, travel expenses or the costs of childcare to enable you to attend meetings.

Your commitment to the Foundation

As a trustee you will be expected to attend all Board meetings unless unavoidably prevented. The Board meets four times a year. Three of the meetings are usually no longer than three hours, and one is usually a full day. You need to also allow time to prepare for these meetings in advance.

In addition, most trustees sit on sub-committees and for some roles, this is essential. In this instance we are looking for a trustee to support our grant-making. As a minimum they will be expected to sit on our Grants Committee making decisions on applications for funding, occasionally representing the Foundation on external panels and to guiding our overall funding strategy.

Finally, most trustees provide guidance and advice to the staff on an ad hoc basis according to their skill set. However, as a trustee you are not responsible for the day-to-day running of the Foundation. That responsibility is delegated to the Chief Executive and his team.

As a rough guide, on average, you may need to commit around four to five days a month to this role to prepare for and attend meetings, and support the Foundation. Trustees are appointed for up to three terms of three years.

Our commitment to you

Previous trustee experience is not necessary to join the Foundation’s Board. The staff and existing trustees will provide opportunities to grow and learn as part of the role. As a member of our board, we will provide:

• a thorough induction and ongoing opportunities to grow and learn through the role
• opportunities to shape the direction of the charity
• meet and spend time with people from a variety of different backgrounds
• see the impact our funding makes in the hands of local organisations
• expenses to cover items such as travel and childcare to enable you to fulfil your role

About you

We are looking for a trustee who will bring the qualities and values we need for a successful Board, such as independence of thought and an ability to work as a team. At this time, we are seeking to appoint a trustee to join our Grants Committee, bringing experience, knowledge, understanding of, and a passion for:

• Somerset’s voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations; and

• the role community can play in improving well-being and quality of life, particularly of those who face the greatest challenges in their lives.

You will also be expected to:

• support and promote the Foundation’s mission,
• be resident in and have a good working knowledge of Somerset and
• be able to give the time commitment to carry out the role effectively.