Generally:

• A commitment to the vision and values of the organisation
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• An ability to think creatively
• A willingness to speak their mind
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

It is also desirable for Trustees to have knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the Charity and/or a wider involvement with the voluntary sector and other networks.

Specific experience for this recruitment:

• Lived Experience: Personal insights into hardship, need and distress.
• Professional Expertise: Significant experience of providing services to or advocating for those in need.
• Grant Evaluation Skills: Familiarity with individual grant-giving and assessing the impacts of grant programs.

Additionally, we seek to enhance the financial expertise on our Board. As an endowed charity with a substantial investment portfolio, we aim to recruit at least one Trustee with significant knowledge and experience in charity finance and investments. We also want to increase the Board’s diversity, particularly in terms of ethnicity, to better reflect the community we serve.