Over recent years, Communigrow has experienced an impressive increase in its income and in the services and activities it offers, as well as in the numbers of its beneficiaries and volunteers. We have also been able to expand our facilities and infrastructure. As a result, we are a thriving charity now looking for additional trustees to help and support our growth and development.
Applicants for the fundraising trustee role should have a background in fundraising, preferably in the charity sector; applicants for the HR role should bring a professional background in HR to this role and applicants for the governance role should have held a senior role in management with an understanding of the requirements of governance and the organisational structure of UK charities.
Experience of the UK charity sector is preferable (essential for the governance role) but a previous role as a trustee is not essential.
Applicants for the fundraising role should have:
Applicants for the HR role should have professional background in HR with an understanding of the HR challenges facing small to medium size enterprises.
Applicants for the governance role should have a good understanding of the requirements of a charity achieving its objectives or purposes, implementing policies, complying with legal requirements and fulfilling the principles of charity governance.
All trustees are expected to have:
Communigrow has seen excellent growth since it was established 10 years ago. The team and board of trustees believe passionately in the work of the charity of teaching people how to grow, healthy and affordable food in a chemical and otherwise sustainable way, at the same time helping them to benefit from the social and therapeutic power of gardening and growing food in a community setting.
As part of our board, you will support and shape our work and strategic direction as well as help us to achieve our objectives. The trustee role will give you the opportunity to:
Please apply through reach in the first instance with a CV and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the role and your relevant experience
