Trustee with a legal background

Trustee with a legal background

Trustee/Governor
J102997
At a glance

Skills

  • Legal

Where

Merstham, RH1 3HY
Mainly at home
Travel limit? No specific limit, though knowledge of local area essential

Time

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

Deadline

26 Aug 2025

We're looking for a Trustee with a background in legal work to join our board and help shape the future direction of our Community-focussed charity

What will you be doing?

MCFT are based at the Hub in Merstham. We rent part of the building from Surrey County Council and our Lease expires in December 2027. We need a Trustee with legal experience to help us take the initiative and re-negotiate the lease with SCC on more favourable terms

What are we looking for?

The successful applicant should have a background in legal matters, particularly in the field of property leases.

What difference will you make?

If we can achieve a more favourable lease it will have a very significant financial benefit to the charity and enable us to further develop our already extensive range of community projects.

Before you apply

Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience

Causes
  • Children / families
  • Counselling / advice
  • Gardens and parks
  • Local / community
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Poverty relief
  • Social care
  • Training / employment support
  • Women
  • Young people
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    Merstham Community Facility Trust (MCFT) is a registered charity established in 2006. 

    We are based at The Hub in Portland Drive, Merstham. This is a modern, thriving Community Centre,...