Trustee

What will you be doing?

Whilst we have grown and developed our work significantly over the past 5 years, this is a pivotal time for WCF to move forward, dynamically building new philanthropic partnerships and funds so that we have the capacity and resource to support local needs sustainably into the future. As a relatively small organisation with limited staff capacity, we rely on the guidance and expertise of a team of strong, engaged and committed Trustees.

Our aims are simple; to work with more people and organisations who can give their support to an increasing number of projects and community groups. We aim to be a significant part of Worcestershire’s response to emerging challenges while also supporting programmes and sustainable, proactive initiatives with longer-term impacts.

We are currently working from a new three-year strategy, and as part of our growth and development goals, we are looking to recruit at least two new Trustees to join our Board of nine individuals. 

We are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life; you could be an established (or retired) businessperson with a wide current knowledge of Worcestershire’s corporate sector, or someone much earlier on in their career who wishes to give some of their time to helping others. We welcome individuals from the private and public sector; those who have had previous experience in the charitable sector, but also those who have had none. The only requirement is that we want people who have a passion for their county, their community, and for helping others. We welcome applications from people of all ages, and any location within Worcestershire.

We need trustees who will contribute in their own way to the overall governance and strategy of the Foundation, and who will use their networks (within whatever sector or age group) to help promote the Foundation to increase its profile and sustainability.

We are proud to have a group of dedicated and skilled local trustees who are passionate about our work to alleviate hardship in Worcestershire; if you would like to join us please contact or send your CV and covering letter outlining why you think you would make a great WCF trustee via the Reach website.

What are we looking for?

We welcome individuals with a strong business background, if possibly with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

•       Fundraising/Income Generation

•       Marketing and PR

•       Business Development

•       IT/ CRM/databases

Experience in charity work would be useful but is not essential.

These are the key characteristics we would look for in a Trustee:

• Integrity and honesty
• Enthusiasm to make a difference in Worcestershire
• The ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture
• A commitment to the Charity
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship (you can receive training on this)
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to your duties as a Trustee
• Good independent judgement
• An ability to think creatively
•  A willingness to speak your mind and be a 'critical friend'
• An ability to work effectively as an active member of a team

What difference will you make?

We are seeking energetic, committed and capable people from all walks of life to take our vital work forward as a member of our Board. We are at a pivotal point in our journey where we need to build our resource base and profile, ensuring that we can serve Worcestershire's most disadvantaged communities into the future.

Whilst the Board's main purpose is to lead our Foundation at a strategic level, as a smaller organisation we are keen to seek those with a desire to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in to help us build and grow.

We particularly welcome applicants with strong business, development and/or marketing/PR skills, and business people with active networks who can help us to tap into the corporate sector in Worcestershire to develop philanthropic partnerships for the future.

Our current Board of nine Trustees are a wonderful, visionary and dedicated group of people, and we are looking for people with equal enthusiasm and complementary skillsets to join them. 

Additional information

You can download the following documents: