Trustee

Trustee

Trustee/Governor
J101336
At a glance

Skills

  • Financial management
  • Legal

Where

UK , G2 2RQ
Remote opportunity

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month
Board meting every quarter for 2 hours Usually Tuesday 6pm

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

At Faces & Voices of Recovery UK, we’re on a mission to transform the narrative around addiction, and we’re doing it with compassion, courage, and a whole lot of hope.

 

 

What will you be doing?

What’s in it for you?

  • Meaningful impact: Help steer a charity that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
  • Coffee & biscuits: Meetings have been known to include top-tier biscuits. Seriously!
  • A chance to lead: Help shape our future strategy and ensure our growth is built on strong financial and legal foundations.
  • Great people: Work alongside some of the most passionate and inspiring individuals in the addiction recovery space (we might be biased, but it’s true!).

What’s in it for us?

We’re specifically looking for accountants who can help us keep our finances sound and lawyers with governance expertise to ensure we operate within the best practices for charities. Additionally, if you bring skills in marketing, policy, or project management—or even that elusive talent for keeping meetings on track—we’d love to hear from you too!

If you think you’ve got what it takes to help us push for greater access to addiction recovery services and raise awareness on a national level, we want to hear from you!

If you’re wondering if you’re the right fit, the answer is probably yes (unless you hate biscuits—then we may need to chat).

 

What are we looking for?

We need what you have - let us know what your skills are and how you want to contribute ! 

What difference will you make?

 

1. Strengthened GovernanceImproved Compliance: Ensure we adhere to legal and regulatory frameworks as we grow in profile and responsibility.Strategic Oversight: Establish robust policies and frameworks for ethical decision-making and accountability.Risk Management: Mitigate risks related to finance, operations, and reputation, safeguarding our mission.

2. Enhanced CredibilityPublic Trust: Strengthen our credibility with funders, stakeholders, and the public.Donor Confidence: Reassure supporters that their contributions are used effectively and transparently.

3. Advocacy for Systemic ChangeStrategic Insight: Shape advocacy efforts to align with our goals while minimizing risks.Influence and Connections: Amplify our campaigns by leveraging networks and navigating political systems effectively.

4. Long-Term StabilitySuccession Planning: Help build a sustainable leadership pipeline for future growth.Balanced Growth: Guide us through growth phases while ensuring operational stability.

5. Improved Financial and Operational ManagementOversight and Accountability: Enhance financial planning, transparency, and accountability.Strategic Fundraising: Shape impactful funding strategies to support ambitious goals.

6. Advocacy for Recovery-Focused PracticesPolicy Alignment: Ensure our work remains at the forefront of addiction recovery advocacy.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with policymakers and key stakeholders to push for systemic change, such as enshrining the Right to Recovery in law.

7. Balanced Decision-MakingConstructive Challenge: Offer informed feedback to shape well-rounded decisions.Diversity of Thought: Bring your unique perspective to foster innovation and resilience. 

Before you apply

How to Apply:Send us a note of interest telling us why you want to join the board and your CV.

 

Causes
  • Mental health
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    WHO ARE WE?

    We are a UK-wide based  human rights advocacy case worker service led by people with living and lived experience of alcohol and other drugs representing the...