Trustees to join busy central London Foodbank

Trustees to join busy central London Foodbank

Trustee/Governor
J100656
At a glance

Skills

  • Financial management
  • Fundraising strategy

Where

London, SW6 2TX
Mainly at home

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week
Approximately 4 board meetings per year – early evening – plus membership of one committee (3-4 meetings per year).

Deadline

20 Dec 2024

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We seek to tackle food poverty and hunger in our local community, providing food for c2,500 clients per month, via eight sessions a week in four locations around the borough, plus a Client Support Hub space open four days a week.

What will you be doing?

Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank is looking for 3 trustees to join its existing board.  All applications are welcome, but specific priority will be given to applicants with expertise in fundraising and grant applications, with finance/audit experience and to applicants with strong local knowledge and contacts/connections in the borough, whether governmental or church-based. We support an inclusive and diverse organisational culture, and we warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences; we particularly encourage individuals from under-represented groups to apply. We believe that diversity of thought, experience, and identity strengthens our organisation and enables us to achieve greater impact together.   Previous experience as a trustee is not necessary and a full induction will be given, plus mentoring if required

What are we looking for?

All applications are welcome, but specific priority will be given to applicants with expertise in fundraising and grant applications, with finance/audit experience and to applicants with strong local knowledge and contacts/connections in the borough, whether governmental or church-based

What difference will you make?

By being part of the trustee board, you are part of providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank.

Before you apply

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

Causes
  • Poverty relief
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank (HFFB) was set up in 2010 to help address food poverty in Hammersmith and Fulham. Our foodbank is an independent charity and also part of The Trussell Trust’s...