Trustee for a charity supporting children and young people

Trustee for a charity supporting children and young people

Trustee/Governor
J101017
At a glance

Skills

  • Database / CRM development
  • Fundraising research / Bid writing
  • Fundraising strategy
  • Legal
  • Advice / Advocacy
  • Mentoring / Coaching
  • Social care / Counselling
  • Teaching / Education
  • Training

Where

Worksop, S80 2LA
Mainly at home

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month
Quarterly meetings

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Help us continue to shape mental health and LGBT+ provision for children and young people by allowing access to preventive support services enabling them to achieve the best possible futures.

What will you be doing?

For 28 years The Centre Place has been providing vital services which relieve the suffering and distress of children and young people across Nottinghamshire. In recent years a combination of the reputation this work has earned the charity, and the increasing challenges faced by the children and young people we support, has led to a rapid expansion in the scale of our work. It is clear that, while the Centre Place is already doing exceptional work, to consolidate this expansion in our services and reach as many children and young people as possible, we need a step change in how the charity operates. This is why we are now inviting applicants to join the board as trustees. We believe every child should have access to preventive support services enabling them to achieve the best possible futures. Please consider joining us to bring this vision closer to reality across Nottinghamshire.

Core requirements:

  •  An active concern for mental health support and LGBT+ and a commitment to increasing the impact of the charity in addressing this 
  • Demonstrable appreciation and acknowledgment of the range and complexities of diversity 
  • Act as an advocate & ambassador for the charity 
  • A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort 
  • Strategic vision, good independent judgement and an ability to think creatively 
  • A willingness to speak their mind whilst working effectively as a member of a team 
  • A commitment to integrity, honesty, accountability and openness 
  • An understanding and acceptance of, or clear willingness to learn, the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship 
  • Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers 
  • Cultural competence – specifically sensitivity and awareness 
  • Demonstrable respect for diversity and value of individual difference 
  • Champion for inclusivity and the fair and appropriate treatment of all people regardless of ethnicity, religious belief, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, appearance or position. 
  • Proactively seeks to reduce inequalities of disadvantaged groups and acts to raise awareness of the benefits of diversity and build active commitment to ensure equality of opportunity

What are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who meet all of the following core requirements and at least one of the specific requirements.

Specific requirements - experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: 

  • Supporting the mental health of children and young people 
  • Supporting the LGBT+ community 
  • Growing and developing organisations (private sector/third sector/public sector) 
  • Financial management and accounting (preferably chartered accountant) 
  • Fundraising (preferably with experience in any of statutory, grant, community, challenge event, digital or campaign fundraising) 
  • Communications and marketing 
  • Human resource management and development 
  • Legal expertise 
  • Board experience across a wide range of organisations

What difference will you make?

  • Have an opportunity to be a part of our important work with children and young people.
  • Have the freedom to make the role your own and be influential in the strategic direction of the organisation. 
  • Get to work with a small, friendly and united team.
  • Have the space to get up to speed and settle into the role, with funding for the organisation secured into 2023/4. 
  • Get the opportunity to join a small organisation that value diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility for all

Over the years we have supported thousands of disadvantaged, vulnerable children, young people and families, making a positive life-changing impact for them and for the wider community.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our application form and provide a CV and cover letter. 

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