Trustee

Your Role as Trustee & Director of Turning Lives Around

The Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of our organisation. 

Being a trustee means making sure that we are carrying out the purposes for which we were set up, and supporting the charity in planning for a successful future. It means ensuring that TLA abides by the law, manages its assets properly and safeguards the organisation’s reputation. Trustees don’t usually do the day-to-day running of the charity. Instead, they play the role of a ‘critical friend’ to the Chief Executive by giving support and advice. 

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

Location: TLA Central Office, 4 Ashbrooke Business Park, Leeds, LS11 5SF

Time commitment: 4 Board meetings per year (as a minimum) and the Annual General Meeting and one strategic planning day.

Reporting to: TLA Membership 

Job Description

To be a Trustee/Director of an organisation is an exciting and fulfilling role. The role of a Trustee/Director is to ensure that TLA fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries by delivering our vision, mission and values.

The statutory duties of a trustee are: 

• Ensure TLA complies with its governing document - sometimes known as a trust deed, constitution, or articles of association. 
• Ensure that TLA pursues its objectives as defined in our governing document. 
• Ensure TLA applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives
• Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. 
• Ensure the financial stability of the organisation. 
• Protect and manage the property of TLA and ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds. 
• Appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor their performance.

All new Trustees/Directors will be required to complete the Trustee Self Declaration form stating that they are not prevented from doing so due to any disqualifications.