We are seeking committed and capable individuals to help lead the charity into its next phase of development, with expertise required in finance in particular.  We strive for diversity in our Board membership and welcome as broad a representation as possible.

Criteria we would like candidates to have are:

• An understanding of the role and responsibilities of boards of charities and companies, and of individual Trustees and Directors.
• Able to contribute to setting the strategic direction and objectives of the Charity, and its budget, and to monitor performance towards achievement of the objectives and budget.
• Able to work in accordance with the usual protocols of meetings – agendas, minutes, reports, decision-making etc.
• Able to participate constructively as a member of a meeting, contributing good and independent judgment, willing to speak one’s own mind, and also hearing and considering the contributions of others, and assisting the Board to arrive at lawful, responsible, competent and well-judged decisions in pursuance of the objectives of the Charity.
• Willingness to participate in appropriate induction, training and development, and collective and individual appraisal processes.
• Willingness to act according to high ethical standards, and to identify, understand and manage conflicts of interest and loyalty.
• In depth Financial experience