Domestic violence charity supporting women and children seeks Trustees

Domestic violence charity supporting women and children seeks Trustees

Trustee/Governor
J99303
At a glance

Skills

  • Social media marketing
  • Financial management
  • Fundraising strategy
  • Strategic development and planning
  • Social care / Counselling
  • Teaching / Education

Where

High Wycombe, HP13 5RE
Mainly at home
Travel limit? No specific limit, though must be willing to travel to High Wycombe when needed

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week
We meet on the first Monday of every month at 7.00pm via Zoom, with in-person meetings in High Wycombe four times a year.

Deadline

31 Oct 2024

We are an anti-racist and intersectional feminist charity providing services to women and children experiencing the effects of domestic violence. We are a women-only organisation, working from a trauma informed perspective. 

What will you be doing?

We are seeking to appoint new, general Trustees and a Treasurer.  An induction programme and governance training will be provided for all new Trustees.  

Trustees are encouraged to share advice and experience in support of the CEO’s role in managing Wycombe Women’s Aid.  Trustees will have passion and interest in women’s and children's issues and experience and skills in any of the following areas:

  • Financial management
  • Social Care / Education / Health
  • Charity work / Community work
  • Housing

Experience of managing teams, monitoring and evaluation of services, strategic planning, fundraising and an understanding of, or lived experience of, domestic violence would also be beneficial.  

In return, we offer the opportunity to:

  • support a local charity
  • make a difference in your local community
  • support a professional and committed staff team
  • work with a small, friendly and passionate group of like-minded women
  • support the cause of ending Violence Against Women and Girls 

We are only seeking women for this role as the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.  We specifically encourage Black and minoritised women to apply for these roles as these are currently under-represented within our Trustee Board.

What are we looking for?

Trustees will have passion and interest in women’s and children's issues and experience and skills in any of the following areas:

  • Financial management
  • Social Care / Education / Health
  • Charity work / Community work
  • Housing

Experience of managing teams, monitoring and evaluation of services, strategic planning, fundraising and an understanding of, or lived experience of, domestic violence would also be beneficial. 

What difference will you make?

As part of our board you will support and shape our work and strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our purpose to end domestic and sexual violence against women and girls.  

Before you apply

Please contact us via Reach to find out further information, request an application pack or arrange an informal chat about the role.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our additional application form.

Causes
  • Community safety / victim support / domestic violence
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    Our vision is of a world where women and children live their lives free from domestic and sexual violence.  We work from a feminist perspective and are committed to the principles of self-help and...