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Voluntary Hammersmith United Charities seeks Trustees

Hammersmith United Charities is a thriving organisation that has been supporting local people for over 400 years. Hammersmith is a vibrant and diverse community, rich in cultural assets, global businesses and esteemed academic institutions. However, the area is also characterised by extreme levels of inequality, with London’s busiest foodbank located side-by-side with luxury developments. Hammersmith United Charities supports the community and combats inequality through three key areas of activity.

They provide high-quality sheltered housing to nearly 100 older people who have been priced out of local housing options. Their beautiful and affordable Almshouses have excellent facilities, award-winning gardens and a welcoming community. The Charity also provides grants to community-led organisations striving to create a more equal society. Their grants programme awards £400,000 per year to Charities that make Hammersmith a better place. Furthermore, Hammersmith United Charities are heavily involved in community action. They strengthen the community by giving people a voice and nurturing local initiatives. The Charity uses its network to build partnerships between businesses, community organisations and local governments that support people in need and help people feel connected.

They are looking to broaden the Board’s diversity of thought with creative and strategic thinkers. The successful candidates will have exceptional communication skills, alongside the ability to exercise objective and independent judgement.

Ideally, the Trustees will possess senior leadership experience in: Social housing or a background in the financial sector.

However, the most important aspect is that candidates will bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role. A strong connection to Hammersmith is desirable, but not necessary.

If you’re dedicated to tackling inequalities and poverty, and match the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you.

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Applications due by: 07/04/2024

Voluntary Move More seeks a Voluntary Chair of the Board

Move More are a Gloucestershire-based Charity, passionate about empowering every child to thrive, irrespective of their circumstances. They promote an active and healthy lifestyle, leading to sustainable lifelong benefits. The organisation’s holistic approach impacts the three main environments that affect children’s health and wellbeing. They work with families, schools and communities to build nurturing and stimulating environments - enabling children and young people to live healthy, happy lives.

Founded as a government-funded school sport partnership in 2000, Move More transitioned to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2017. Their vision is for every child to be active, helping them lead happy, healthy lives, both physically and mentally. This is an exciting period of growth for Move More. Their plans for the future include:

- Increased support for children with special educational needs or disabilities.
- Enhancing their community work to reach a more diverse group of children
- Expanding their family-based work

To help shape the next chapter of Move More, they’re seeking a Chair of the Board of Trustees.

The Board ensures the Charity is governed effectively, remaining true to their vision of ‘Every Child Thrives’. They support the senior leadership team while holding them accountable for delivering strategic objectives. As the head of the Board, the Chair must provide inclusive and inspiring leadership, supporting Trustees to voice their opinions while remaining focused and impartial. They will assist the Board in pinpointing, monitoring, and mitigating key risks. Furthermore, the Chair will bridge the gap between the Board and staff/volunteers and serve as the Charity's public face and representative.

They hope to hear from candidates with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, alongside experience in a Trustee role. The successful individual will be able to build a collaborative Board environment, with Trustees empowered to constructively challenge each other. They will understand the legal requirements of Charitable organisations and be able to process financial, legal, and people-focused information at a strategic level. The Chair will be passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion, and committed to helping children live happy and healthy lives.

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Applications due by: 14/04/2024

Voluntary Avon Scouts seeks voluntary Trustee

Avon Scouts is an organisation that helps young people to do more, learn more, and be more. They provide adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for people aged 6-25 - helping develop life skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership. Avon Scouts help individuals achieve their full potential by improving their physical, intellectual, and social well-being. They abide by a ‘Learn by doing’ policy, on the basis that young people develop most when they are given responsibility, work in teams, and learn for themselves.

Avon Scout County is one of the largest Scout Counties in the UK, with over 12,000 members and over 4,000 volunteers. They are responsible for a large area, radiating from Bristol to North & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire. They have ambitious plans for growth in the coming years, as they aim to enhance the services they provide and increase their reach to more communities. To assist in these developments, they’re seeking a Trustee to join their Board.

Trustees ensure that Avon Scouts operates at peak efficiency and delivers its full potential. The role is focused on strategy performance and assurance. Effective Trustee governance enables volunteers to deliver programmes that give young people skills for life. The Board of Trustees helps mould the vision of Avon Scouts while setting goals and objectives. They will approve operational strategies and evaluate their implementation and performance. Furthermore, Trustees oversee the financial plans and budgets and ensure key risks are identified, monitored and controlled.

The organisation is looking to broaden the diversity of thinking on the Board. They’re hoping to hear from candidates who will bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role. The successful candidate will be a creative thinker, able to work as part of a team and solve problems effectively. They will have strong communication skills and be able to participate in discussions with independent judgment. Ideally, the Trustee will bring an understanding of the different communities that Avon Scouts works in (Bristol, Bath, North & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire). A candidate who can provide insight into the socio-economic inequalities in one or more of these areas is highly desirable. Previous governance experience is not required, as training will be provided. It is far more important that the individual shows enthusiasm for the vision of Avon Scouts, alongside a personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

If you’re passionate about developing the skills young people need to succeed and improving local communities - we’d love to hear from you.

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Applications due by: 12/05/2024