Trustee for Fareshare Midlands
OFFERED BY:
Fareshare MidlandsLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: Home based Face to face meetings are held in the East or West Midlandsmidlands How many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Why become a FareShare Midlands Trustee?
Help our ambitious charity to improve lives and prevent food waste throughout the Midlands
Bring insights from your working life and lived experience
Develop strategic and leadership skills
Training and Mentorship opportunities
Help our ambitious charity to improve lives and prevent food waste throughout the Midlands
Bring insights from your working life and lived experience
Develop strategic and leadership skills
Training and Mentorship opportunities
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Our trustees are enthusiastic about working to end food poverty and help FSM meet the continuing challenges faced by society in difficult circumstances.
The board is supported by and supports a senior management team, staff and volunteers who all share a passion to make a difference for those who need the food we distribute.
We welcome applications from anyone enthusiastic about our mission however are keen to talk to people with experience in:
● Transport/logistics
● Warehousing/distribution
● Employability
● PR/Comms
● Fundraising
● Marketing, PR or Communications
● Business Development
FareShare Midlands continues to strive and grow towards becoming more diverse and inclusive. Having a more diverse board will help us to better understand the needs of the communities we serve. As such we are particularly keen to encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds.
FareShare Midlands Trustees perform the following statutory duties:
● Ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
● Make sure that the organisation uses its resources only to pursue its objects:
the organisation must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
● Contribute actively to the board's work in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
● Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
● Ensure the financial stability of the organisation, protect and manage the property of the charity, and ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds. Be satisfied that financial information is accurate and that financial controls and risk management systems are robust
● Ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
● Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
● Appoint the Chief Executive and monitor their performance
● Ensure that the Trust is governed in accordance with the principles set out in the Charity Governance Code: Leadership, Integrity, Decision-Making, Risk & Control, Board Effectiveness, Diversity, Openness & Accountability
Trustees are expected to:
● Regularly attend meetings of the trustee board and other relevant committees
● Contribute to and share responsibility for decisions of the trustee board and for any sub-committee to which they belong
● Keep up to date with background information and knowledge on matters relating to FareShare Midlands' work and the running of charities in general, and read board and/or committee papers before meetings
Trustees will receive an induction and ongoing training. There will be opportunities to take part in trustee away days, PR activity and events
Trustees are not expected to become involved in the day-to-day running of the organisation
First time trustees are very welcome to apply.
The commitment
The trustee board normally meets quarterly and meetings normally last for 2-3 hours, often remotely. Plus one strategy day/board development day per year. Generally, board members have the opportunity to be part of or chair a committee too
The organisation will meet reasonable travel expenses.
The board is supported by and supports a senior management team, staff and volunteers who all share a passion to make a difference for those who need the food we distribute.
We welcome applications from anyone enthusiastic about our mission however are keen to talk to people with experience in:
● Transport/logistics
● Warehousing/distribution
● Employability
● PR/Comms
● Fundraising
● Marketing, PR or Communications
● Business Development
FareShare Midlands continues to strive and grow towards becoming more diverse and inclusive. Having a more diverse board will help us to better understand the needs of the communities we serve. As such we are particularly keen to encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds.
FareShare Midlands Trustees perform the following statutory duties:
● Ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
● Make sure that the organisation uses its resources only to pursue its objects:
the organisation must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
● Contribute actively to the board's work in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
● Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
● Ensure the financial stability of the organisation, protect and manage the property of the charity, and ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds. Be satisfied that financial information is accurate and that financial controls and risk management systems are robust
● Ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
● Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
● Appoint the Chief Executive and monitor their performance
● Ensure that the Trust is governed in accordance with the principles set out in the Charity Governance Code: Leadership, Integrity, Decision-Making, Risk & Control, Board Effectiveness, Diversity, Openness & Accountability
Trustees are expected to:
● Regularly attend meetings of the trustee board and other relevant committees
● Contribute to and share responsibility for decisions of the trustee board and for any sub-committee to which they belong
● Keep up to date with background information and knowledge on matters relating to FareShare Midlands' work and the running of charities in general, and read board and/or committee papers before meetings
Trustees will receive an induction and ongoing training. There will be opportunities to take part in trustee away days, PR activity and events
Trustees are not expected to become involved in the day-to-day running of the organisation
First time trustees are very welcome to apply.
The commitment
The trustee board normally meets quarterly and meetings normally last for 2-3 hours, often remotely. Plus one strategy day/board development day per year. Generally, board members have the opportunity to be part of or chair a committee too
The organisation will meet reasonable travel expenses.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
FareShare Midlands is looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
A strong commitment to and passion for what we do and FSM's values and aims
A basic understanding of what we do
That they are willing and able to read board papers thoroughly and critically
That they are able to communicate views clearly and objectively
An understanding of, or a willingness to learn, how a Board operates and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Sound independent judgement and the confidence to question decisions and challenge group consensus when necessary
A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness,
integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We welcome applicants with experience in one (or more) of the following areas:
a. Fundraising
b. Marketing, PR or Communications
c. Business development
d. Transport/logistics
e. Warehousing/distribution
f. Employability
g. Volunteering for FareShare
h. Working in a FareShare partner organisation (CFM/CFA/school)
i. As a beneficiary: for example, you have received food parcels or
regularly attended community meals
A strong commitment to and passion for what we do and FSM's values and aims
A basic understanding of what we do
That they are willing and able to read board papers thoroughly and critically
That they are able to communicate views clearly and objectively
An understanding of, or a willingness to learn, how a Board operates and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Sound independent judgement and the confidence to question decisions and challenge group consensus when necessary
A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness,
integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We welcome applicants with experience in one (or more) of the following areas:
a. Fundraising
b. Marketing, PR or Communications
c. Business development
d. Transport/logistics
e. Warehousing/distribution
f. Employability
g. Volunteering for FareShare
h. Working in a FareShare partner organisation (CFM/CFA/school)
i. As a beneficiary: for example, you have received food parcels or
regularly attended community meals
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Within three months
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No