Prior’s Court is a registered charity providing education and residential care for young people with complex autism, aged 5-25. Set within a 50-acre site in Berkshire, we have extensive bespoke facilities to help our young people to be healthy, happy, more independent and to have the opportunity to work.

We have nearly 100 young people in our care, supported by over 500 staff.  Please see our website and social media postings on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook for more information about us.

Candidate Profile

We are currently seeking a new trustee to join the Board of the Prior’s Court Foundation and be part of two of our Board sub-committees. The focus of the new role will be on financial management, so you will need to have significant experience in this area.

To be considered as a trustee you will be asked to be available to attend half day sub-committee meetings at Prior’s Court (Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9NU), on a quarterly cycle, as well as an annual ‘away day’ (local to Newbury) where we update our long-term strategy. Including preparation time, you should expect to dedicate circa ten days per annum to your work as a trustee (although we would appreciate more of your time, if you are able to offer this, as there are always ad hoc project activities which benefit from the involvement of our trustees).

This is a voluntary role, but expenses for travel are payable on the same basis as staff at Prior’s Court.

Our trustees all serve an initial term of three years. Subject to Board approval, the term can be extended for a maximum of nine years in total.

Skills and Experience - Generic

For this vacancy, we are seeking candidates with:

• broad general management or leadership skills, ideally including experience of project management and the development of long-term business strategies.

• confident and persuasive communication skills, combined with the stature and presence to network with potential donors and parents.

• a strong team working ethic, with the ability to motivate and actively engage with our staff, our volunteers and other members of the Trustee Board and the Prior’s Court Executive team.

• sound commercial judgement.

• energy, passion and personal commitment to help drive the organisation forward.

• compassion for the needs of autistic children and young people; and

• the ability to obtain clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (a non-departmental public body of the Home Office of the United Kingdom), who complete criminal records checks.

Working Chance - Trustees

We're looking for trustees to help set and oversee the strategic direction of our charity. Our trustees play a vital role in helping us bring about our vision of a society in which no woman is held back by a conviction.

Who we are

Working Chance helps women with convictions to develop the confidence, skills and self-belief they need to overcome any barriers to their employment, find jobs and build careers.

We work with organisations of all sizes across all sectors to find opportunities for women that align with their skills and aspirations.

Since 2009, Working Chance has supported thousands of women into employment and many more on their journeys towards financial independence. To women with convictions, a job is more than an income - it means a future where she and her family can flourish.

At present we have specific skills gaps on our Board and so we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have professional fundraising experience and/or professional experience of working in the criminal justice system.

We're also looking for a finance professional to be our Treasurer: to provide scrutiny and oversight of our finances.

We’re passionate about ensuring that there’s a strong mix on our Board of Trustees of people with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skills. We believe that by having a diverse group of people we can collectively make better decisions and better serve our beneficiaries. We are particularly keen to hear from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

People's Health Trust - Trustee

We are looking to recruit a Trustee to join our Board and support its work on overseeing the finances of the Trust.

What we do

People’s Health Trust is a charity addressing health inequalities in England, Scotland and Wales. We work to ensure that where you live does not unfairly reduce the length of your life, or the quality of your health.

Our work focuses on:

• Funding and support for communities
• Using our evidence and learning to influence change locally and nationally
• Working with our networks of funded partners to offer support, shape our programmes and policy, and ensure their voices are well-represented with decision-makers.

The Trust’s work is centred around supporting local people to help make change happen; We work in partnership with local people and we don’t ‘do’ to them. We support them to create the changes they feel are needed to make their neighbourhoods even better places to grow, live, work and age.

The role

We are looking to recruit a Trustee to join our Board and support its work on overseeing the finances of the Trust. The ideal candidate will have strong governance and finance skills and experience, with particular knowledge and experience of finance and governance at a senior level in a charity or business environment and an interest in social justice.

Trustees meet for four three-hour Board meetings per year plus an away day.

In addition, this role requires the holder to join the Finance, Audit and Operations Committee, which meets three times per year (both sets of meetings are held during weekday working hours).

Our Board is not fully representative of Black, Asian or minority ethnic communities or disabled people and we would welcome hearing from you if you identify as a member of one or more of these groups.

We are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and other marginalised groups.

The closing date for applications: Monday 30 May 2022.
Interview date: TBC.

Frieda Scott Trust - Trustees

We are looking for two new Trustees to join our highly engaged Board and are particularly keen to appoint individuals with a connection to our beneficial area who have experience of the voluntary sector.

Who we are

The Frieda Scott Charitable Trust was originally established in 1962 as the Second Matson Ground Trust by Francis, Frieda and Peter Scott. The name was changed in 1974 after Frieda's death in 1973.

The Trust was endowed by Francis and Frieda Scott and subsequently received further assets from their daughter Dr Joan Trevelyan, and the Francis C Scott Trust.

The Trust Deed awards wide powers to Trustees both to invest the assets and to distribute for charitable purposes. The Trust has always retained an interest in the Westmorland and South Lakes areas, where Frieda Scott was actively engaged in and supportive of various aspects of community life. Frieda Scott was particularly aware of and keen to support those affected by the principle challenges of her time, and the current Trustees remain true to this ethos, prioritising groups who are adversely affected and t hose who benefit mostly from community activity.

Trustees have legal, fiduciary and moral duties to act in the best interests of the Trust in the course of their duties. 

As a Trustee you will be collectively responsible with the rest of the Board for the Governance and oversight of all the Trust's activities including grant decision making, investment management and financial oversight.

Our Trustes are highly engaged and committed and new Trustees will be expected and supported to make an active contribution to discussion, decision making and holding the executive team to account. 

As a Trustee for a locally focussed grant funder you will play a significant role in helping support some of the many excellent charitable organisations and social enterprises which underpin and enhance community life in our area. 

Of particular importance are your connection to the area (South Lakeland and Upper Eden, Cumbria) and knowledge of the voluntary sector.

Bourne Education Trust - Trustee

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the quality and governance of a leading multi-academy trust.

Who we are

Bourne Education Trust is a successful multi-academy trust made up of 19 academies (plus a further 6 associate schools), across both primary secondary, special and alternative provision in Surrey, Hampshire and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Specialising in supporting schools to improve, BET continues to grow a community of high performing schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for their learners. 

Bourne Education Trust is looking to recruit two trustees (non-executive directors) with executive leadership and either education or financial experience to join its board. 

We are looking for candidiates who are perhaps coming to the end of their term with another successful multi-academy trust and who are looking for a new position. In addition, you may aspire to chair a trust and wish to gain more experience in a larger organisation.

The competencies required for this role include:

• Deep understanding of the educational landscape through previous experience as a senior leader in education OR experience as a chief financial officer or finance director in a large commercial organisation or educational establishment;
• Previous experience as trustee of a multi-academy trust or as a non-executive director for a charity or commercial organisation;
• Experience of corporate governance, financial management, risk and the development of an organisation’s strategy;
• Understanding of the attributes of the communities in Surrey, Hampshire and the London Borough of Richmond.

Applications

Interested parties should email their CV and a short letter of application (stating why they would like to become a trustee, any relevant experience they could bring to the role and the contact details for 2 referees known to the candidate in a relevant professional capacity)

An applicant information pack providing detailed information about the Trust and the nature of the Trustee role can be found at the Trustees Unlimited website.

Key dates

The closing date for this vacancy is the 30th June 2022, however we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt and we retain the right to amend the closing date if we have received sufficient applications.

AFFINITY TRUST - TRUSTEES

We have Trustees who are reaching the end of their term of office later this year and we are now seeking two new Trustees to join our Board. We are particularly interested in people who have experience of social care from a practice perspective and/or commissioning gained from working for local authorities and/or the NHS.

Who we are

Affinity Trust has been supporting people with learning disabilities for 25 years and believes that everyone with a learning disability should receive the high quality, person-centred support they need to enable them to live their lives to the full as valued members of their community.

Affinity Trust was established to support people in the community following the closure of a long stay learning disability hospital in Berkshire. Since then we have grown to support people with a wide range of learning disabilities and associated needs in many parts of England and Scotland. Currently we support over 900 people using different service and support models, we employ almost 2,000 staff and have an annual income of £55m.

We have Trustees who are reaching the end of their term of office later this year and we are now seeking two new Trustees to join our Board. We are particularly interested in people who have experience of social care from a practice perspective and/or commissioning gained from working for local authorities and/or the NHS.

The Organisation
Affinity Trust supports over 900 people with learning disabilities across England and Scotland, enabling them to live as independently as possible.

We have a track record of supporting people with more complex needs including autism, mental health needs, and profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Affinity Trust has been supporting people with learning disabilities for 30 years and believes that everyone with a learning disability should receive the high quality, person centred support they need to enable them to live their lives to the full as valued members of their community.

The Role
The Board is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Affinity Trust and for developing it’s aims and objectives in accordance with Affinity Trust’s Articles and other legal and regulatory requirements.

A Board member is expected to act in the charity’s best interests, without regard to his or her own private interests and to safeguard the good name and values of the charity. Board members use any specific knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance, as requested, on new initiatives or other issues relevant to the area of the organisation’s work in which the Board member has special expertise. Board members must accept ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of Affinity Trust, its solvency and that it operates in accordance with its rules.

There is remuneration of £5,518 which is reviewed by the Independent Panel for Trustees.

Key Duties
1. To attend scheduled Board meetings, sub-committees to which you may be appointed and other meetings as may be arranged from time to time.
2. To work in partnership with the rest of the Board, the Chair and the CEO to deliver Affinity Trust’s objects, set its strategic direction and uphold its values.
3. To ensure that Affinity Trust complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, including its governing document and any other relevant legislation and regulations.
4. To ensure that Affinity Trust’s governance is of the highest standard.
5. To contribute to Affinity Trust’s achievement of best practice in relation to the quality of support it provides to its beneficiaries and in its employment practices.
6. To perform duties in a diligent manner and use your best endeavours to promote, protect, develop and extend the business of Affinity Trust.
7. To avoid any conflict of interest and to declare any conflict which arises.
8. To agree any delegation of authority and ensure such delegated authority is clearly expressed and accountable.
9. To be the guardians of Affinity Trust’s assets, taking all due care over their security and usage, ensuring that they are used exclusively in pursuance of the agreed objectives.
10. To appoint and appraise the Chief Executive.
11. To be an ambassador for Affinity Trust, safeguarding its good name and values.
12. To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees, using any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions maintaining corporate responsibility and confidentiality.

The Person
Due to the experience, we will be losing when current trustees leave later this year, we are seeking to recruit people who have experience of social care from a practice perspective and/or commissioning gained from working for local authorities and/or the NHS.

• Broad understanding of the role of a Trustee/non-exec Board member
• Awareness of and commitment to principles of good governance
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and share collective Board responsibility
• Ability to act as a ‘critical friend’ to the Chief Executive and senior team
• Willingness to commit at least nine days a year to Affinity Trust work
• Awareness of safeguarding and its role in protecting vulnerable people
• Commitment to equality and diversity as it applies to Affinity Trust’s beneficiaries and to how the organisation, including its Board of Trustees, operates
• Willingness to undertake relevant training from time to time
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities across the social care and health sectors
• Senior experience of social care gained working in a local authority
• Experience of social care commissioning gained working in a local authority or the NHS

Further Information
For comprehensive information about Affinity Trust please download the Candidate Information Pack.

How to Apply
To express your interest in the role, please submit the following:

• An up-to-date CV with details of two referees. We will not contact them without your permission.
• A supporting statement that outlines your motivation for applying and addresses the criteria in the Person Specification.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th June 2022
Preliminary discussions with Trustees Unlimited: Week commencing 13th June 2022
1st Stage Interview with Affinity Trust: Week commencing 4th July 2022
Final interview with the Appointments Panel: Week commencing 11th July 2022

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice - Trustee

Due to the end of term of office, two vacancies will shortly arise on our Board of Trustees. If you have experience of fundraising, medical, business, legal, accountancy, estates, or other relevant work experience we’d love to hear from you.

Who we are

Phyllis Tuckwell is an adult hospice offering supportive and end of life care to patients living with an advanced or terminal illness, such as cancer, and to those who love and care for them.

We support over 250 patients, carers and relatives every day, in their own homes, in the community, at the Beacon Centre in Guildford and at the Hospice in Farnham. We serve our local community of 550,000 people across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Everything we do is built around the patient (and their carer/family) and, as far as possible, we offer people the choice about where they are cared for.

We are seeking to attract applications from as wide a range of areas as possible.  If you have experience of fundraising, medical, business, legal, accountancy, estates, or other relevant work experience we’d love to hear from you.

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care is an independent charitable trust offering specialist palliative care in a compassionate and friendly environment. We aim to provide equitable supportive and end of life care to those with an advanced or terminal illness and to their families. Our services help around 2,000 people each year and include a 14 bed In-Patient Unit, day care centres, outpatient appointments, and a community service including our Hospice Care at Home team, and, in normal times, are dependent on our local community for 80% of our running costs.

Our Board usually meets 4 times each year.  In addition to which Trustees are expected to attend our annual Strategy Away Day with the Senior Management Team and sit on one of our quarterly sub committees, some of which may be held via Teams.

If you have the necessary skills and experience and would like to support PT you are invited to submit a covering letter and full details of your curriculum vitae, highlighting relevant experience and the reasons for your interest.

PT is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities.

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals with a range of backgrounds and particularly encourage ethnic diversity, disabled people and those from under-represented backgrounds, communities and groups to apply.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Pecan - Trustees

Pecan is a community charity based in Peckham, transforming lives through Kindness, Belief and Hope. Our projects currently involve community engagement, women’s advocacy, employment support and food security.

Who we are

Pecan is a community charity based in Southwark. We provide empowering one-to-one support, coaching, and community activities for people facing multiple barriers including; unemployment, isolation, experiences with the criminal justice system, benefit changes and low income.

The Board of Directors, referred to as Trustees, are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing Pecan’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory requirements. 

We are looking to recruit up to four trustees that are committed Christians, care about the needs of people in Southwark and have skills in strategic decision-making. We would love to hear from you, whether or not you have previous experience as a Trustee, so if this sounds like you, why not consider joining our Board!

How to Apply

Please read the recruitment pack if you are interested in applying. To offer your services, please submit the following:  

1. A letter explaining your motivation for applying, which refers to the essential and desirable qualities, experience and skills we are looking for. 
2. An up-to-date CV including your email address and personal phone number. 
3. Details of your availability on the dates provided in the indicative timetable.

Please note that applications that do not contain the documentation as described above cannot be considered.

Timetable

Closing Date: Friday 1st July 2022 (01/07/2022), 9am

Please submit your application using the weblink provided by this date.

Interview Date: Friday 2nd September 2022 (02/09/2022)

If you are shortlisted, there will be an informal evening meeting with two Trustees via Zoom on this date.

Start Date: Tuesday 6th December 2022 (06/12/2022)

If successful, you will become a Trustee with full voting powers at the Board meeting on this date.

We are looking to increase the diversity and range of skills and experience amongst our Trustees. Above all we are looking for people who can help us make more of a difference and support our mission.

Who We Are

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for over 30 years, starting out as Age Concern Greenwich (1986) and Age Concern Bromley (1997) before merging in 2011 and becoming Age UK Bromley & Greenwich.

We are looking to increase the diversity and range of skills and experience amongst our Trustees.  We are looking for people who have the capacity to operate at Board level, who can think creatively and strategically; share our commitment to improving the quality of life for older people; an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship; and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort. Above all we are looking for people who can help us make more of a difference and support our mission.

Your commitment to us will include attending board meetings (usually 6 a year), the AGM and Away Day and other ad hoc sub committee work during the year. 

Trustee Role description

The statutory duties of a trustee

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
• To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds.
• To appoint the chief executive officer and through the Chair, monitor his/her performance.

Other duties

In addition to the above 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 guidance on new initiatives
• Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise
• Joining a ‘task & finish’ working group of the Board

Trustee person specification

• Commitment to the charity and its objectives
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• Ability to think creatively
• Willingness to speak their mind
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

Milestones Trust - up to Four Trustees

Milestones Trust is a charitable organisation with a 36-year history of offering safe, person-centred support to people with learning disabilities and enduring mental health needs.

A lot has changed since we began supporting people; but we still need talented and committed people on our Trustee Board to shape the organisation’s direction, as we develop and implement our new strategy.

We are a values led organisation running services throughout Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, which support around 750 people in specialist residential, nursing and supported living services, along with respite services, day opportunities groups and community projects.

Owing to the retirement of several longstanding members, the Board seeks to recruit four new trustees to provide guidance to the Executive Team and hold them to account.

On this occasion, we are especially interested in hearing from candidates with a background of working in the property sector and from people with lived experience of using social care. Those with commercial experience and financial knowledge are also welcome.  We are always keen to extend the diversity of our Board and particularly welcome applications from under represented groups. Full training will be given to all new Trustees.

The Board meets eight to 10 times a year. In addition, Trustees can expect to join one or more of the standing committees – Finance & Resources, Support and Development, Governance and Risk – and participate in ad hoc committees that take on specific and less frequent tasks. You will also visit some of our services, and participate in Trust events.  In general, you should be able to commit 10 to 15 days to board work.

The full brief can be downloaded from the Trustees Unlimited Website where you will be able to apply by submitting your CV/application, alongiside a covering letter.

Rusthall Lodge Housing Association

We are looking for people, interested in Social Care, to be part of our Board of Trustees and help us to improve the lives of our residents.

Who we are

Rusthall Lodge is an innovative and growing not-for-profit Care Home that is adept at responding to the changing needs of its residents. It delivers excellent residential and nursing care to the elderly and vulnerable population of Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. Rusthall Lodge's mission is to develop its Home based on integrity, reliability and trust.

We are always looking for new people interested in Social Care, to be part of our Board of Trustees and help us to improve the lives of our residents.

As a Board Member, you will help oversee the performance of Rusthall Lodge, enhance our decision making and shape the strategic direction and the development of our organisation.

Our care model is having to evolve in response to demographic, financial and regulatory changes and to contribute effectively, you will need a passion for improving health and social care at a local level and a real interest in meeting the care needs of older people.

You are likely to have experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Clinical practice, Facilities management, ICT, Local Authority and NHS relationships, HR, Marketing, Regulation, Finance and Governance, together with an understanding of risk management and strategic planning.

Previous Board experience is desirable but not essential. Above all, to succeed in this role, you must be able to demonstrate relevant experience and apply this to a not-for-profit organisation.

These are unpaid roles, and you are likely to live in the area served by Rusthall Lodge.

We are currently recruiting for a new Lay (external) Trustee to join our Board of Trustees with experience in either people and culture or organisational change. This is an incredibly exciting time to join Imperial College Union.
This year we launched our new strategic plan, designed to guide our charity to become a highly effective, impactful and sustainable organisation. Joining us means joining a Board responsible for the strategic direction of our charity. Being a trustee in a students’ union is an extremely rewarding experience. You will get the opportunity to work in close partnership with student representatives, many of whom are just embarking on their leadership journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to mentor and support our future leaders, imparting your own experience and industry knowledge to help them develop and thrive.

The Organisation
We are an exciting, inclusive membership charity and our core purpose is to represent, support and empower all 20,000 students studying at Imperial College London. We work in close partnership with Imperial College London and are proud to deliver services to support students studying at one of the world’s truly outstanding higher education institutions.
Imperial College Union is one of the oldest students’ unions in the UK. We exist to support and empower Imperial students, to ensure they get the most from their university experience. There is so much that makes Imperial College Union special. We are lucky to work in a historic campus environment located in a bustling, beautiful part of London. Imperial students are some of the highest performing and dedicated students in the world. They are hugely committed to their university education and want to get the most from their experience. This means they are incredibly engaged and keen to participate in the activities we offer.

The Role
We are interested in receiving applications from individuals keen to provide strategic direction to our organisation and work with us to ensure we develop and thrive in the future. As a trustee you will focus on:
• Helping ensure that we comply with any charity law, rules and regulations governing our work
• Actively contributing to Board discussions to provide clear strategic direction for our charity
• Helping to promote the values and safeguard the reputation of Imperial College Union
• Working collaboratively with other trustees and our Managing Director to contribute to the effective and efficient operations of our organisation
• Ensuring our charity’s governance is of the highest standard.

Person Specification
In addition to the above, we would like to receive applications from individuals experienced in one of the following areas:
•  Organisational change: At Imperial College Union, we have been through a period of significant change and are now partway through a complex transformation project. Over the last twelve months we were required to significantly shrink our staffing structure and are now in the process of rebuilding, in line with our new strategic aims. We would greatly value having the skills and expertise of an individual experienced in organisational change on our Board of Trustees, to help guide us through the next phase of our journey.

•  People and culture: The last eighteen months have been an incredibly challenging time for Imperial staff and students. We know our people are our best asset and that Imperial College Union is already a great place to work, however we know we can do more. We have begun a review into our people and culture, which will help shape our future direction and ensure we continue to motivate and empower our people to be the best they can be. We would like to bring onto our Board a trustee who has specific experience in people and culture, to help us foster a culture of diversity, empathy and collaboration in all we do.

•  Experience/understanding of executive communications: we are looking to bring Trustees onto our board who have experience of developing and delivering internal and external communication strategies via a multitude of communication channels to support various programmes and initiatives across an organisation.

Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further information.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about joining the Imperial College Union board and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:
•  An up-to-date CV
•  A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Interview with Imperial College Union: Wednesday 8th June 2022

Peaceful Change initiative - Trustee

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable trustee to join our board.

Who we are

We are a transformational peacebuilding charity registered in the UK with operations in North Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. We are funded primarily by the UK, Swiss and German governments, the UN and the EU. We have a staff of approximately 40 professionals, and an annual income of about £5 million.

Experience of or interest in important fundraising projects would be desirable; HR experience would also be a plus.

Peaceful Change initiative (PCi) is an extraordinary organisation.  Through our efforts we bring an end to violent conflict between rival groups – there can be more than two – in a country where innocent people have been killed.  Achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict is very often necessary before any productive human activity can take place – before children can go to school, before anyone can go shopping, before healthcare becomes available, before construction or office work can begin, before people can eat and sleep in peace. PCi’s work is essential.

As a PCi trustee you will learn the what, how, why, and when of peacebuilding, and you will be making it happen! The PCi board currently consists of six trustees. There are two, two-hour board meetings per year during where budgets and results are discussed in-depth.  On a monthly basis, there are one-hour briefings on projects and cash flow. The Risk Management and Finance subcommittees of the board meet twice a year. The Fundraising subcommittee meets fortnightly, for half an hour. All our meetings are conducted on Microsoft Teams. We generally have an annual reception and briefing for our sponsors in London.

PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER - TRUSTEE

Who we are

PACT is one of the UK’s leading independent adoption charities, placing children with secure and loving families and supporting them with specialist therapeutic support. Our most recent Ofsted inspection rated our adoption service as “Outstanding”.

We are a well-established charity based in the Thames Valley. Our beneficiaries make up the wider PACT family and are supported through a number of community projects for children and adults facing multiple disadvantages including domestic abuse, homelessness, debt and victims or perpetrators of crime. Our current community projects include the Alana House women’s community programme and Bounce Back 4 Kids, a therapeutic domestic abuse recovery programme for families.

At PACT, we are ambitious about our service development, ensuring that we are responding to the needs of our beneficiaries. In recent years we have enhanced our service provision through developing innovative digital services providing support across the country with our successful online support platform.

Make a difference …….

Trustee with income generation experience

Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of children by helping them to find their forever family?  Do you want to support and empower women to make informed decisions and take control of their lives?  Do you want to keep families safe by supporting parents and children who have experienced domestic abuse?

We are at an exciting phase of growth and have ambitious income generation targets to hit and are looking for a new Trustee to join our Board to support us with this.  If you have proven expertise and a background in charity fundraising and/or business development and you are excited by the work we do, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to help us drive our fundraising and income generation strategies forward.  In doing so, you will be playing a key part in improving the life chances for even more children, families, and women.

We welcome interest from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and levels of experience on charity boards.  In particular, we recognise that we are missing out on contributions from people from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic communities, people of different faiths and people living with a disability as well as with lived experience.

Our Trustees

Our trustees play a very important role here at PACT.  They are responsible for governing PACT, providing strategic oversight of the charity’s operations and helping us to achieve our aims and objectives.

As a community, we are committed to fostering inclusion and promoting diversity across all levels. Our Board is envisioned to be representative and supportive of the diversity of our current and prospective service users, volunteer community and our wider eco-system.

The role of trustee is a voluntary position for which we pay reasonable expenses. The time commitment will be approximately a day per month made up of quarterly board meetings and time to input on other charity matters. The Board aims to offer flexibility and tries to accommodate personal availability wherever possible.

What would you get as a PACT trustee?

· Satisfaction of helping vulnerable children, women and families, and thus giving something back

· An opportunity to exercise your skills and knowledge, possibly in a different environment or context

· A chance to contribute to the charity’s strategic growth

· A chance to augment your experience of charities and gain new skills

· A boost to your career and CV, if needed

· An opportunity to work alongside other skilled and committed trustees

· High-quality induction, training and support from us and other charity-support organisations

Closing date: Friday 27th May 2022

Interview date: Friday 17th June 2022

We look forward to hearing from you!