We are seeking three individuals to be active members of our Board of Trustees, working collaboratively with other trustees, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to help the food bank in pursuit of its Vision and Strategic Plan. The Trustee will also be expected to lead on certain areas and initiatives, as required by the charity, and which utilises the Trustees experience and skills.

Volunteering is a fantastic way for you to be involved in your local community and volunteers are at the heart of all that we do as a food bank. The role of volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to support people in crisis will continue to be critical as we work together to fulfil our vision of seeing a UK without the need for food banks.  

Key Tasks:

• ensure that Stratford Upon Avon Foodbank complies with and pursues its objects as defined in its governing document, charity and company law, and other relevant legislation or regulations
• ensure that the food bank applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
• give firm strategic direction to the food bank contributing to the food bank’s strategic plan, helping set policies, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• appoint the food bank manager and monitor their performance
• safeguard the good name and ethos of the food bank
• ensure the effective and efficient administration of the food bank
• lead and/or serve on sub-committees and attendance at various other meetings, including with the charity’s staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. 
• ensure an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion

Trustees may also undertake additional work for the charity between meetings subject to their availability and skill set.