Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, or have a dual sensory loss or other disability?
This is a rewarding voluntary role, presenting an excellent opportunity for a new Trustee to join our medium-sized charity that has been operating for over 120 years!
We are based in Birmingham and operate in the West Midlands, Milton Keynes, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Cumbria and Northumberland. Meetings are held at the Deaf Cultural Centre in Birmingham. Applicants must be willing to travel to meetings on-site four times a year and to commit further time to support the charity throughout the year. Applications are welcome from West Midlands, Cumbria, Lincolnshire, Milton Keynes, West Yorkshire. A reasonable expenses package will be negotiated
We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those with visual impairment experience. We are committed to having a board with a diverse and varied background and so actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minorities, who are under-represented on the board.
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Role Overview: As a Trustee at BID Service, you will play a crucial role in guiding and overseeing the strategic direction and governance of the charity. Your primary focus will be on three core areas: Strategy and Objectives, Finance, and Articles of Association. Through your expertise and dedication, you will contribute to our mission of empowering the lives of individuals with sensory loss.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a cover letter explaining their interest in serving as a Trustee at BID Service and highlighting their relevant experience in the areas of Strategy and Objectives, Finance, and Articles of Association.