Our partner uses music to empower and unlock the potential of people with severe and profound learning disabilities. Their multi-sensory music-making techniques help to stimulate communication, learning and self-expression.

They are looking to appoint a Treasurer to oversee the financial affairs of the charity. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and Business Manager to ensure the organisation is financially stable, well-run and compliant.

The Treasurer does not need to have previous Trustee experience, as training is available, but they will need to have some familiarity with charity finance requirements, a good working knowledge of QuickBooks and at least five years’ accounting experience.

The board meets four times a year, for two-hour evening meetings, as well as for one ‘Away Day’. Meetings are currently held remotely, but will resume in Oxford post pandemic (remote attendance will remain an option). As Treasurer you will also liaise with the Finance Manager and Operations/Business Manager on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

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For more Trustee/Treasurer opportunities, please visit the AfID website.

Share your financial skills and gain Board experience whilst helping thousands of children around the world.At Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB), we protect vulnerable children separated from their families across international borders. As the only UK charity with a children’s international social work team, and the UK’s only member of the International Social Service network, we can alert social services and professionally assess long-term care options for children in the UK and over 120 countries.

More children are on the move today than at any time since the Second World War. More children in the UK are born into multinational families than ever before. In an increasingly globalised world, increasing numbers of children are finding themselves separated from their families across international borders. This includes children whose parents have died and have relatives overseas, children who have been trafficked or exploited and children who are travelling as unaccompanied refugees.

Most children in these circumstances end up in care systems which are unsuitable for their long-term needs. Children and Families Across Borders makes sure they have the best possible chance of being reunited with their families.

We believe that all children should have the opportunity to enjoy their right to a family life wherever possible, and be protected from abuse and exploitation, regardless of where they are from. Our work has been transforming children’s lives for over 65 years and has never been more relevant.

About this opportunity

Our valued Treasurer has departed after several years of service.  We seek someone inspired by our mission and with a strong eye for charity financial governance. As a cross-border, cross-culture children’s charity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do.  We are committed to fostering a workplace that promotes mutual respect and allows equal opportunity for all.  We seek applications for candidates with diverse backgrounds including, but not at all limited to, family overseas, experience being raised by non-biological parents, ethnic minority communities and people with health conditions or impairments.  We welcome applications from those who are experienced trustees, as well as those who do not have previous experience as a trustee but who have relevant personal experience and are willing to show a commitment to CFAB and our mission.

Commitment

We are currently looking to appoint a trustee with appropriate accountancy and management skills to take on the treasurer’s role in early 2022.  You should be a qualified accountant with experience giving feedback and guidance to senior managers.  The time commitment is approximately 1.5 days per month, covering quarterly Board meetings and quarterly Finance & HR sub-committee meetings.  Although the charity is London based, all Board meetings and sub-committee meetings can be joined through video conferencing.

The treasurer role:

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the overall role of a treasurer is to maintain an overview of CFAB's financial affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that the Staff team has the appropriate skills and capacity to ensure proper financial records and procedures are maintained. 

The  key duties of the treasurer:

• oversee the Finance Manager on budgets, planning and control;
• ensure the charity has an appropriate reserves policy and investment policy;
• recommend whether there should be a full audit or independent examination of accounts;
• ensure that the accounts are scrutinised as appropriate and any recommendations are implemented;
• keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities;
• attend the Finance & HR sub group meetings and raise questions on the monthly accounts in order to ensure that the financial resources of CFAB meet its present and future needs.
• to provide technical, specialist guidance and advice to the Finance Manager as required.

The Finance and HR Subgroup is responsible, on behalf of the Board, for oversight of good financial and governance management, including:

• monitoring of financial targets and performance;
• audit oversight;
• risk management oversight;
• assurance that financial planning and control processes are in place and being implemented on financial policies and controls operated by the staff team;
• assurance that HR policies and procedures are in place and being implemented.

• To receive quarterly updates on financial performance;
• be aware of any proposals regarding significant changes to the team, for example the hiring of new team members;
• make recommendations to the Board regarding key employment issues for example, pensions provision, and pay rises, based on proposals from the SMT;
• ensure CFAB’s financial procedures remain in line with good practice, and any changes in legislation, including assuring there is an annual review and revision as necessary of the Finance Procedures Manual;
• ensure CFAB’s employment practice remains in line with good practice, and any changes to legislation including assuring there is an annual review and revision as necessary of the Employee Handbook.

Person specification

The Trustee should bring to CFAB a skill mix appropriate to the governance of CFAB, including:

1. an understanding of – or a willingness to learn - the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Charity Trustees and an acceptance of these duties, responsibilities and liabilities, and a commitment to operate within them.
2. willingness to facilitate introductions to CFAB to support the organisation in expansion of our external communications and brand.
3. passionate about our cause and a willingness to bring personal contacts into our work.
4. good, independent judgement.
5. the ability to operate at a strategic level.
6. an ability and willingness to work as a member of a team and to support management.
7. understanding and empathy with CFAB’s vision, mission and values.
8. impartiality with the ability to respect confidences.
9. strong governance capabilities.
10. should possess an understanding of financial management and is able to read accounts.
11. a clear commitment to CFAB’s values and beliefs and the fulfilment of its mission.

Rother District Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, independent and confidential advice to members of our local community. We help people to solve their problems on issues such as housing, relationships and access to benefits. We work through trained volunteers, supported by a team of paid staff. We are a small charity with our own Board of trustees, but we are also a member of the national network of Citizens Advice Bureaux.

We are looking for new trustees, including a new Treasurer. You will work with the other trustees to plan strategy and monitor our financial health. You will also guide the charity in maintaining proper financial governance and procedures. The role requires some knowledge of financial systems and you would present the management accounts at Board meetings.

This role is voluntary and unpaid, but reasonable expenses can be claimed.

Our office is in Bexhill but we serve the whole of Rother District in East Sussex. Currently most meetings are held online.

To find out more about the role please contact us for an informal chat.

We are looking for new trustees and are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with lived experience appropriate to Spires’ client group and/or a background social care, probation or legal matters.

Spires is an award-winning charity that has been working with homeless and disadvantaged people in Streatham, South London, since 1990.  Working with some of the most isolated and vulnerable in our society, we support over 900 men and women every year.

What will you be doing?

Our Board of Trustees works together to ensure Spires’ work is sustainable and accountable by exercising good governance and following all necessary policies and procedures.

In addition to your statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

This is an exciting time to join Spires’ Board as we have an new strategy in place that will ensure we meet the needs of more service users over a wider geographic areas in years to come.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals with lived experience and/or a background in social care, legal or probation services as well as the following attributes:

• A commitment to Spires and its objectives.
• Good, independent judgement
• Strategic vision
• A willingness to speak their mind
• An understanding of legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a Trustee
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• An ability to think creatively

As an organisation we are particularly keen to ensure that our Trustees are fully representative of the community in which we work and at the current time we would warmly welcome applications from people with a diverse range of background, ethnicity, gender, culture and physical ability.

What's in it for the volunteer?

This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in an organisation that is committed to helping vulnerable people to become active agents of their own lives. We are entering an exciting period of change for Spires. You will be involved in driving the strategic direction of our organisation, as we continue our provision of services which aim to empower individuals to lead more meaningful and purposeful lives, your role as a Trustee is key in ensuring our future sustainability.

Time commitment

The Board meets six times a year in the evenings.

Before you apply

Applicants will be longlisted and invited for an informal first meeting with the Chief Executive; this will also be an opportunity to meet staff and see the services in action. Candidates will then be shortlisted and invited for a formal interview with a panel of trustees including the Chair. They may be asked to make a short presentation based on their observations of the services.

Is the help and support of older people in our community important to you? Do you have experience in IT, Business or Health & Social Care?  Can you spare a few hours each month to help us develop our services?  If so, we would like you to consider joining our Board of Trustees. 

Our trustees are essential to our success as a charity. The role is essentially strategic, with Trustees focusing on the overall direction of the organisation and monitoring performance of the organisation and senior management. As a trustee, you will set our direction and hold staff to account, making sure we are always doing the best we possibly can for older people across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. 

Trustees focus on the overall direction of the organisation, whilst monitoring performance of the Organisation and the Leadership Team. The Board of Trustees are responsible for the corporate governance of the organisation and reports the actual achievements on an annual basis to Charity Commission and Companies House. 

Outline duties: 
• To agree the objectives and strategic plans of the organisation
• To ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including employment, health and safety and personal data 
• To provide advice and guidance to the senior executive team where appropriate 
• To ensure the charity is and will remain solvent with safeguards in place to prevent fraud • To attend Board meetings (approximately 6 per year) 
• To join occasional meetings as required by the Board (e.g. Strategic Review) 
• To research and understand relevant background information concerning the work of the organisation. 

Each trustee should use any specific knowledge or experience he/she may have to help the Board reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance. This would be requested by the Board on new initiatives or other issues relevant to an area of the Charity‘s work in which the trustee has special expertise. 

The Kirkwood support life. This organisation believes that everyone affected by a life limiting illness deserves the very best care and helps improve the quality of life for local people, against all the odds. When time is short, they help everyone in their care to live well and make the most of every single day. They support families and loves ones to live on - and live well.

The Kirkwood is proud of the service it offers and is governed by a team of committed and dedicated trustees. We are looking for 2 trustees to join the board to guide, grow and develop the charity, enabling it to continue to fulfil its vision for a world where people with life limiting illness have access to the best possible care when they need it the most. The Kirkwood is committed to ensuring its services are accessible to all and we are looking to help them broaden the diversity of the board to enable constant innovation to ensure this. As such, the charity is committed to achieving better representation and broader diversity of individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds and individuals with a disability. We strongly encourage applications from people across groups that are underrepresented and recognise that skills and experience can be lived as well as learnt.

As trustee, it will be your role to ensure that the organisation complies with all governing documents, charity law, company law and other relevant legislations and regulations. You will attend meetings and contribute actively by giving firm strategic direction setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. The role will require you to promote and safeguard the reputation of the organisation whilst ensuring the financial stability of the charity.

To be considered for these unique opportunities you should share the charity’s vision and values and be passionate about supporting families and their loved ones. While the board has a good range of ages and genders the charity are really keen to broaden the diversity of the board and benefit from the productivity this will bring. We would also be interested in speaking with individuals with experience in digital innovation and those people who could offer some expertise in this area. The future of this organisation is exciting, and we want to identify 2 people to help take it on the journey through its next chapter.

The board meets 4 times a year with additional separate sub committees meeting in addition l to the main board meetings. At the present time meetings are currently being conducted virtually but will revert back to face to face. Ideally candidates will be within commutable distance of the  Yorkshire area with some knowledge of the local area and landscape.

Closing Date- COB Wednesday 9th of February

Interview Dates- TBC

To register your interest, or find out more, contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons. To apply please send a CV and Supporting Statement in the first instance. 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

SkyWay Charity are looking for a Treasurer to join their board of Trustees.

Skills required: We are looking for a Treasurer to be a part of our Trustee Board. The applicant will have experience of accountancy or financial banking experience, and an understanding of finance and risk management. The applicant must have the skills to work closely with SkyWay staff, especially the Finance Manager, the CEO and other Trustees.

Knowledge of Charity accounting would be useful but not required.

Attributes we seek in all Board Members:
● Enthusiasm
● Prepared to make a regular time commitment
● Willingness to demonstrate how you will contribute to the work of the Board and vision of SkyWay Charity through your personal experiences, professional work or knowledge
● Willingness to speak your mind
● An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
● Sound, independent judgement
● Be able to respect confidences and confidential issues
● Have an understanding of the nature of our work and of working within an equal opportunities framework where diversity is appreciated and celebrated

Time Commitment; Our Trustees currently meet every two months online (although this could change back to meeting at the office on Kingsland Road, Hackney). We also have a Trustee Away Day with staff and Trustees once a year (usually a Saturday or Sunday). Trustees are expected to read through the meeting documents before every meeting and support the CEO or other staff members as and when required.

Additionally the Treasurer is expected to support staff to produce the financial reports for the Trustee meetings, support the Finance Manager as required including working with them to create the annual accounts for the Charity and as an authorised banking signatory make payments in line with the procedures of the Charity - usually there will be a few payments a month, including staff salaries.

About Us: At SkyWay, we help people to drive the change they need for a better future, give young people friendly and professional support, and help them to create a better future for themselves and the community they’re part of. We work with members of the wider community because young people’s lives are interlinked with the people and places where they live, learn and socialise.

Our focus includes:
● Creating safe spaces - giving access to youth clubs and spaces for sports activities, to allow young people to feel safe and protected
● Providing varied, engaging, fun and challenging sessions to support positive mental health and wellbeing, reduce isolation and develop new skills & experiences
● Offering life coaching, providing positive role models, parenting support and one-to-ones support
● Creating peer leadership programmes to develop new employability and enterprise skills, empowering greater ambition and developing positive peer relationships.
● Employment support, skills development, connecting communities and supporting people to gain skills to find employment and training
● Providing food - both through our community food programmes and at our youth sessions through the development of healthy eating and other food programmes
● Building trust through all our activities, sessions, coaching, mentoring and one-to-ones

What difference will you make: Good Board Members have a vital role to play in directing the success of any charity. You will be helping young people to create better futures for themselves and their communities. You will be part of a friendly team and really make a difference.

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome applicants with broad diversity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for the successful candidate.

SkyWay Charity number: 1093239

Registered address: Unit 2, 222 Kingsland Road, Hackney E2 8DG
 

As part of its succession planning, HealthProm is looking for new trustees to join the Board in developing and delivering a new strategy for the organisation, building on the results of its existing five-year strategy that ends this year.

The post(s) offer a great opportunity to share your interest and experience in helping us to support vulnerable children, women and families across Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Afghanistan and to work with migrant communities from the region in the UK. We are also looking for someone to act as Secretary to the Board.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Fulfil the statutory and regulatory requirements of a trustee (full job description available on request)
• Contribute to the development of a new strategy to replace the current 5-year strategy which ends in 2022

• Provide professional advice and support to staff, volunteers and local partners in the design and delivery of existing and new plans and programmes
• Help identify and take forward new opportunities for fundraising

Personal specification

• An understanding of, empathy with, and commitment to HealthProm’s vision, mission and values
• Lived experience of the issues in which HP is involved. This may include: knowledge of the regions in which HealthProm operates and/or of the sectors in which HealthProm is involved (maternal and child health, social care, disability, palliative care, early intervention) 
• Understanding, acceptance and commitment to the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• Experience of board or committee membership in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation (for the post of secretary) 
• Links to a network of current and relevant contacts.
• Ability to spend some additional time beyond the formal responsibilities of the trustee role to assist staff and partners in the delivery of agreed actions

Time commitment

Beyond preparing for and attending board meetings (usually four or five a year lasting around two hours) we are looking for trustees able to sit on specialist committees and/or to support staff where they have specialist skills and experience to offer.

How to apply

If you are interested or want to receive the full job description, please contact the Chair of the Board of HealthProm, Simon Ray, by e-mail.

To apply please provide by Friday 11 February 2022 

• a supporting statement, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the person specification
• a short introductory statement demonstrating your motivation for this role
• a comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role and including details of two referees.

For more on our mission, activities and plans, please visit our website

Branch Treasurer

About the opportunity
We are Bedfordshire South RSPCA and it's our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and
treated with compassion. Our volunteers are incredible, they play an essential role in helping
us carry out our important animal welfare work every day.
Do you have professional expertise you could use to help a good cause? Are you passionate
about animal welfare? Trustees manage the affairs of a local RSPCA Branch to promote and
provide animal welfare within the branch area.
As a trustee of a branch you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent
cruelty to animals. The treasurer acts as principal financial trustee maintaining and
administering the accounts of the branch.

Main activities:
In addition to all those listed under the role of Branch trustee:
● To implement and maintain sound financial systems in order to retain full control of
branch funds.
● To take a lead role in ensuring the committee set annual financial budgets and
forward plan the branch income and expenditure so that the accounts balance in the
long term.
● To provide a written financial report for every branch meeting showing the branch’s
income and expenditure since the last meeting.
● To liaise with auditors/independent examiner regarding the production of the annual
branch accounts and treasurer’s report for the AGM, including SORP statement.
● To maintain control of all bank accounts as authorised by the committee.
● To execute and operate branch committee financial decisions and act as branch
co-signatory on all branch cheques, if required.
● To maintain control over all branch paying-in books and receipt books and to ensure
their correct use.
● In the absence of a Branch box secretary, to assume responsibility for the branch
network of collection boxes.
● To arrange payment of the annual branch contribution to the appropriate RSPCA
fund.
● To coordinate financial control of all branch fundraising activities.

● To make quarterly VAT returns to headquarters promptly.
● In conjunction with your fellow trustees, to conduct regular reviews of the branch
accounts and investment portfolio to ensure the best return on branch funds.
● To ensure the production, monitoring and annual review of the branch’s financial risk
management strategy in accordance with the charity commission’s requirements.
● To liaise with branch officers, Branch support specialist and Branch finance
co-ordinator on financial affairs as necessary and alert them immediately to any
possible difficulties or irregularities.
● To ensure the retention and safekeeping of all branch financial documentation for the
appropriate time as set by the charity commission. In the event of a hand over, to
ensure timely provision of all documentation.

About RSPCA
We’re proud to be the oldest welfare charity around.
● We were the first to introduce a law to protect animals and we work hard to ensure
that all animals can live a life free from pain and suffering.
● Through our campaigns we raise standards of care and awareness of issues for the
animals who have no voice. We push for laws to be changed, improving the welfare
of animals on farms, in research labs, in the wild, in paddocks or in our homes.
● Through investigations and prosecutions we stand up to those who deliberately harm
animals to send out a clear message - we will not tolerate animal abuse.
● Our highly trained officers tackle neglect and cruelty at every level and are working
hard to stamp out large-scale serious, organised and commercial animal cruelty.
● We believe every animal has the right to be counted as an individual. Animals can
rely on us to rescue them when they need us most. To rehabilitate them wherever
possible, provide them with the very best veterinary care and to find them new
homes, either through rehoming or release.
What are we looking for?
● Most people aged 18 or over are eligible to become a trustee and you will need to
become a member of the RSPCA. You will need to be able to work with people and
have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although
commitment, common sense and the ability to be objective is vital.
● Specific skills such as finance, fundraising, project management, business
experience, awareness of employment and/or charity legislation can be useful, but
not essential.
● New RSPCA trustees are provided with a document “Guidance for Branch Trustees”
and asked to attend a training course which provides information and guidance about
a trustee’s role and responsibilities.
● Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are
not disqualified from being a trustee and that they accept the post.
● As of 1st August 2018 in addition to our standard declaration of willingness, trustees
also need to complete the new declaration from the Charity Commission and read
their guidance for individuals on who can’t be a trustee or senior manager of a
charity.

What can we offer you?
● It’s a great way to meet like-minded people who share your enthusiasm for animal
welfare.
● You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst
making a real difference to the lives of animals.
● New RSPCA trustees are provided with a document “Guidance for Branch Trustees”
and asked to attend a training course which provides information and guidance about
a trustee’s role and responsibilities.
● Ongoing support is also provided by regional and national RSPCA staff in addition to
any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
● Volunteer at the heart of the local community.

Practical Considerations
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting
lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary dependent on whether or not
the trustee takes on additional duties such as the role of chairman, treasurer or secretary.
Trustees are elected for a 12 month term each year.
 

Trustees for West Berkshire Training Consortium, Newbury

West Berkshire Training Consortium (WBTC) provides high quality apprenticeships and training to organisations, young people and adults across West Berkshire and beyond. Currently, our main focus is improving the career prospects of 16-18 year olds who have recently been disproportionately disadvantaged by the recession.

These past few years have presented challenges to the charity, particularly with the global pandemic, but we have adapted in response and have delivered a solid financial performance over the past few years.

WBTC now needs to bring on a refreshed and energetic Board to steer us towards the future and make strategic and sensible decisions for the charity. We are seeking up to seven new Trustees and are keen to bring on a range of skills and experience that will help us to steer the right course into the future. 

We are looking for Trustees who are up for this challenge – bringing their skills, experience, resilience and insights to helping us map our path forward in these unprecedented times.

We have seven current vacancies and current priorities for these vacancies include:

• people with good, current experience of charity governance, either in charity management or as a member of a Board
• someone to fill a Treasurer role, bringing strong financial skills (preferably a qualified accountant, ideally specifically with experience of charity accounts)
• Human Resources expertise
• Experience working in the training and education sector
• Business experience, particular from the SME sector, would also be valuable.

Trustees are also Directors registered with Companies House.

Closing date 10.00am, Tuesday 8th February 2022

Registered Charity Number 298851, Registered Company No. 01760271

As we enter our second year as a charity, we are looking to expand our Board by recruiting a number of new Board Members to oversee our charitable mission: producing world-class performances of Baroque Music with a twist and creating outreach programmes, thereby diversifying interest and involvement in the industry. 

With an exciting 2022 programme lined up, we are looking for up to three dynamic individuals with a passion for vibrant live events, baroque music, and educational music projects to join our four founding trustees. We are particularly looking for trustees with legal, accountancy, IT, fundraising, or industry-specific (music performance & education) expertise to join our board and help this charity grow. We are also keen to recruit trustees local to Buckinghamshire, however this is not a requirement.

ABOUT VACHE BAROQUE

Vache Baroque produces vibrant events that inform, challenge, and entertain both new and seasoned audiences. These events are a platform for emerging artists to play, sing, dance, act, design, and create alongside some of the industry’s leading lights and to tell old stories in contemporary ways. Just a stone’s throw from London, the main festival is held at the end of August and beginning of September in the grounds of The Vache, an historic stately home located in the heart of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

By observing and questioning the traditional access to classical music, we aim to nurture a sense of belonging in all our artists and to engage with audience members, regardless of age, race, financial position, or experience of music. Via the gateway of the Baroque era, we want to introduce young people from diverse backgrounds to the joy of live classical music and its many benefits, to inspire their creativity, and to invite them to build bridges between our past and present. 

LOCATION

The main festival is held in late August and early September in Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4SD. In 2022, there are also some planned activities in London. 

TIME COMMITMENT & RESPONSIBILITIES

Thus far, board meetings have been held remotely via Zoom (we were founded during the pandemic!). We envisage this to continue or for meetings to become a mixture of online and in person, depending on what is most accessible for our Board Members. 

Hours are usually ‘out of office’ (weekday evenings) and estimated at 0 - 5 hours per month. Board meetings usually last 1.5 - 2 hours and, going forward, will be held three to four times a year. 

Board members are expected to: 

• Attend quarterly Board Meetings (including a shorter Annual General Meeting)
• Prepare for Board Meetings by reviewing materials sent beforehand
• Offer additional advice via email or over the phone as per expertise, and/or take part in Board sub-groups (i.e. recruitment, fundraising) 
• Attend performances whenever possible 
• Act as a spokesperson and advocate for Vache Baroque 
• Make sure Vache Baroque abides by the Charities Commission regulations and its own constitution 
• Discuss and decide on policies 
• Ensure Vache Baroque’s financial stability 
• Provide general support for Vache Baroque, in particular to its management team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for individuals who are excited about supporting an organisation in its early stages and helping it to grow. Being a Vache Baroque Trustee is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the direction of all aspects of our festival. We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and a variety of ages who are: 

• Excited by vibrant live events 
• Passionate about the transformative power of the arts, in particular music
• Enthusiastic but diplomatic and tactful 
• Independent thinkers 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Willing to network on behalf of the charity 
• Willing to devote time to supporting the Vache Baroque management team to make the organisation’s activity a success 

We would be particularly pleased to hear from individuals who are resident in Buckinghamshire & engaged with the local arts scene, or with: 

• Legal expertise, particularly knowledge of charity or equality law 
• Accountancy expertise 
• IT expertise 
• Fundraising experience 
• Experience of running creative educational projects 
• Experience of running professional performances 

Do you want to make a difference to individuals and communities? Are you passionate about supporting us to inspire others to thrive?  Then become a Trustee with CXK!

CXK is a registered Charity working across the South of England, advancing the lives of young people and adults.  Our mission is “inspiring people to thrive”.  We support individuals to maximise their potential, by providing a range of innovative programmes designed to empower them to develop their skills, confidence and knowledge, facilitating positive opportunities in learning or employment. Last year we supported more than 360, 000 people.

We are seeking to appoint a number of new enthusiastic trustees who will share our vision of “Through support and guidance CXK empowers individuals and strengthens communities to access what they need to maximise their potential” and join our talented Board of Trustees. We are particularly seeking people with human resources, equality, diversity and inclusion, contract law, fundraising or health and safety expertise.

To be a Trustee of CXK is an exciting and fulfilling role and it is important for us that our Board represents and reflects the diverse communities we support. We welcome applications from all parts of our diverse communities.

You do not need to have previous Board or committee experience as training will be provided. This position would therefore suit someone taking their first steps to develop Board level and governance experience.

This role is unremunerated with all reasonable travel expenses being reimbursed. The role is also subject to the provision of a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Application is by CV by 9.00 am on 7 February 2022 with interviews taking place week commencing 14 February 2022.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Volunteer Chair of the Board of Trustees

EDAN Lincs Domestic Abuse Service is a charity that offers support to all those who experience/or who have experienced domestic abuse, whether physical, emotional, sexual or financial across Lincolnshire. We are looking for a new chair to lead and inspire.

If you are keen to use your knowledge and skills to make a difference in these areas on a voluntary basis to support the development of EDAN Lincs Domestic Abuse Service we would like to hear from you.

For an application pack please contact:

Celia Madden - EDAN Lincs CEO

EDAN Lincs requires Trustees to undertake DBS Disclosure checks.

Closing Date: 12pm on Friday 4th February, 2022

Interviews: Date TBC

A fantastic opportunity to be a Trustee at a brilliant local charity during an exciting time of change

St Catherine’s Vision: A world where everyone can face death supported, informed and pain free.

For over 35 years, St Catherine’s Hospice has offered expert physical and emotional care to terminally ill local people and their families. Every year, we care for around 2,100 people, which is only possible thanks to the generosity and support of our amazing community. We are incredibly proud of this, but we know there is much more to do.

We are an organisation with huge ambitions. To achieve these we need to continue to grow our income, attract and retain the best people and expand our critical services. We will be relocating to a brand-new hospice in 2023 and our transition to the new building will be paramount in ensuring we bring the heart of what we do with us.

No experience of hospice care is required and you do not have to have held a trustee role previously. You will use your skills and experience gained from other sectors or roles, along with energy and enthusiasm, to guide the charity through exciting times. You will secure the governance of the organisation, contribute to our strategic future and act as an ambassador for all aspects of our work.

We are looking for people to join our volunteer Board of Trustees to help lead the way.   We believe our staff and volunteers should represent the community we work in and as such we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates and those who have experienced mental health problems.

We would particularly welcome experience in clinical/medical roles, but this is not essential.  Our Trustees come from a broad range of backgrounds and experience. We offer a tailored induction, the opportunity to learn new skills and the satisfaction that you are helping people in your local community when they need it most.

If you would like to know more, we will be providing an informal online event to share more about what we do, to meet current Trustees and Hospice team and to find out more about what is involved. The event will launch on: Monday 10 January 2022 @5pm

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms will be Friday 7 February 2022 at 12.00 hours.

Applicants must be available to attend our selection day being held on Tuesday 8 March 2022 February 2022.

This role is subject to Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS check.