At a glance

Skills

Financial management
Fundraising research / Bid writing
Governance
Strategic development and planning

Where

Stafford, ST16 2LG

Mainly at home

Travel limit? Anywhere in Staffordshire

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week At least 1 hour per week, possibly up to 3 per week in weeks with meetings. Time commitment can be flexible to fit around other commitments.

Deadline

06 Jun 2025

We’re passionate about making the countryside in Staffordshire a better place for everyone to enjoy. As a trustee you’ll have an essential role in contributing towards the future direction of our charity.

What will you be doing?

As a trustee you’ll contribute towards decisions to develop our charity in line with our strategy and policy. You’ll also ensure our compliance with governance regulations.

We’re ideally looking for volunteers with some previous organisational management experience and a passion for environmental and countryside issues.

What you will be doing

Developing and implementing our strategic plan to help us to deliver our mission
Supporting the effective and efficient administration of our charity
Contributing investment decisions to ensure the financial sustainability of our charity
Supporting the recruitment of volunteers, staff and contractors
Ensuring we work within charity law and regulations
Being a positive advocate for CPRE and encouraging others to support our work
Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity
We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE

What's in it for you

Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day
We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses

What are we looking for?

A commitment to CPRE policies, campaigns and initiatives
An understanding of, or interest in, the charity sector
Experience of working in a strategic way - paid or voluntary
Independent judgement and a creative approach to problem solving
An understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of a trustee, or a willingness to learn
Good written and verbal communication skills
Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be comfortable using them
Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability including attendance at meetings

What difference will you make?

By volunteering with us you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. By applying your skills and experience you can make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity.

Before you apply

Please apply here: https://volunteer.cpre.org.uk/opportunities/63501-trustee-staffordshire-...

Volunteer Role Description Trustee.pdf

About CPRE Staffordshire

Causes

Environment

Organisation type:

Charity

We’re passionate about making Staffordshire's countryside a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy. We believe in countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature...