The Fundraising Trustee will be part of a board and staff team who work closely to ensure the future of the charity, with a vision of helping more children in Nottinghamshire.

Responsibilities

• support and provide advice on Literacy Volunteers’ purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• oversee Literacy Volunteers’ financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
• ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• review and approve Literacy Volunteers’ financial statements.
•  provide support and challenge to Literacy Volunteers’ staff in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
• keep abreast of changes in Literacy Volunteers’ operating environment.
• attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Literacy Volunteers’ interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
• contribute to the broader promotion of Literacy Volunteers’ objects, aims and reputation by applying their skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
• attend necessary training, e.g. Role of a Trustee

An Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check recorded on the Update Service, will be required for all Trustees recorded on the Update Service, this can be obtained through the charity

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Time commitment (Estimated at 1 day per week)

• Attending 4-6 Board meetings in a school year, with a little additional time for reading paperwork and communications.
• Attending other events such as our AGM.