Charity Trustee for Age UK Notts
OFFERED BY:
Age UK Nottingham & NottinghamshireLocation(s): Aspley
Address where volunteering takes place: The Sybil Levin Centre 577a Nuthall Road Nottingham NG8 6ADHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Our Trustees are the people who lead the charity and decide how it is run. Being a Trustee at Age UK Notts means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives. These decisions should always be made based on our values of Respect, Integrity, Kindness & Compassion and Inclusion. As a Trustee you will make a difference to your local community and through the Age UK Network, to society.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Location: Nottinghamshire - we hope our Trustees have a deep understanding of local people. Our Board meetings and AGM take place in person (with the exception of the January meeting which is online).
Responsibilities within the role:
• To ensure Age UK Notts is accountable
• To ensure our purpose and work is carried out for the public benefit
• To ensure compliance with our governance code and any relevant obligations
• To act in the best interests of the charity, and maintain the professional integrity of the charity, when dealing with stakeholders, other bodies and individuals
• To manage the charity's resources responsibly
• To act with reasonable care and skill
• To safeguard the good name and values of the charity
• To act as an ambassador for Age UK Notts and for the wider Age UK network
• To safeguard the good name and values of the charity
• To have a positive commitment to, and actively promote, Age UK Notts’ Equality Diversity and Inclusion policy
• To act as an Ambassador for the charity and the wider Age UK network
What is the time commitment?
The charity holds four full board meetings per year in Nottingham, with each meeting lasting around 2 hours. Meetings take place quarterly on the third Thursday of October, January, April and July.
In addition, Trustees need to set aside a minimum of 2 hours reading time before each board meeting.
. The AGM follows the board meeting on the third Thursday of October, with the meeting lasting around 1.5 hours. In addition, a minimum of 1 hour reading time is required prior to the AGM.
• There may be specific occasions when a Trustee is required to attend an event to open/close it, such as our annual staff conference
• Get to know the charity’s services and infrastructure within the first 3 years/initial tenure of the post and continue to have contact with relevant departments during subsequent 3-year tenures. Feedback on service/infrastructure visits is a standard Board agenda item.
. The charity board also has a Finance & Audit Committee which has its own Terms of Reference and has meetings separate from the Full Board Meetings. The membership of this committee is determined by the Board
• Trustees serve a three-year term of office and can be re-elected to serve additional three-year terms
What training will you be given?
We offer a full induction programme and ongoing support from the charity, other Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team plus occasional external development.
Responsibilities within the role:
• To ensure Age UK Notts is accountable
• To ensure our purpose and work is carried out for the public benefit
• To ensure compliance with our governance code and any relevant obligations
• To act in the best interests of the charity, and maintain the professional integrity of the charity, when dealing with stakeholders, other bodies and individuals
• To manage the charity's resources responsibly
• To act with reasonable care and skill
• To safeguard the good name and values of the charity
• To act as an ambassador for Age UK Notts and for the wider Age UK network
• To safeguard the good name and values of the charity
• To have a positive commitment to, and actively promote, Age UK Notts’ Equality Diversity and Inclusion policy
• To act as an Ambassador for the charity and the wider Age UK network
What is the time commitment?
The charity holds four full board meetings per year in Nottingham, with each meeting lasting around 2 hours. Meetings take place quarterly on the third Thursday of October, January, April and July.
In addition, Trustees need to set aside a minimum of 2 hours reading time before each board meeting.
. The AGM follows the board meeting on the third Thursday of October, with the meeting lasting around 1.5 hours. In addition, a minimum of 1 hour reading time is required prior to the AGM.
• There may be specific occasions when a Trustee is required to attend an event to open/close it, such as our annual staff conference
• Get to know the charity’s services and infrastructure within the first 3 years/initial tenure of the post and continue to have contact with relevant departments during subsequent 3-year tenures. Feedback on service/infrastructure visits is a standard Board agenda item.
. The charity board also has a Finance & Audit Committee which has its own Terms of Reference and has meetings separate from the Full Board Meetings. The membership of this committee is determined by the Board
• Trustees serve a three-year term of office and can be re-elected to serve additional three-year terms
What training will you be given?
We offer a full induction programme and ongoing support from the charity, other Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team plus occasional external development.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Who we're looking for:
The Trustee role is open to all those who have legal experience or a legal background and in addition, the Board of Trustees particularly welcomes experience in one or more of the following areas:
Issues relating to work with, and for, older people or lived experience and potentially any of the following skills.
Legal Skills
Fundraising
Public Relations and Marketing
Campaigning
Education and Learning
Digital Strategy
HR
Strategy and planning skills and performance monitoring in commercial and/or not-for-profit organisations
Developing and monitoring budgets
We particularly welcome applications from diverse communities and are looking for people from a wide range of backgrounds to join our board and contribute towards leading the charity and delivery of services to the older people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Our Trustees should have or be willing to learn about:
An understanding and acceptance of legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a Trustee
The ability to think strategically
Good, independent judgement
An ability to think creatively
A willingness to speak their mind
Willingness and ability to work effectively as a member of the team.
*Please note the following key information*
• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must be properly appointed following the procedures and any restrictions in the charity’s governing document
• The role of a Trustee is voluntary and is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed
• You must not act as a trustee if you are disqualified under the Charities Act, including if you have an unspent conviction for an offence involving dishonesty or deception (such as fraud), are bankrupt or have entered into a formal arrangement (e.g. an individual voluntary arrangement) with a creditor or have been removed as a company director or charity trustee because of wrongdoing.
• The Charity Trustee role is open to all those who have legal experience or a legal background
The Trustee role is open to all those who have legal experience or a legal background and in addition, the Board of Trustees particularly welcomes experience in one or more of the following areas:
Issues relating to work with, and for, older people or lived experience and potentially any of the following skills.
Legal Skills
Fundraising
Public Relations and Marketing
Campaigning
Education and Learning
Digital Strategy
HR
Strategy and planning skills and performance monitoring in commercial and/or not-for-profit organisations
Developing and monitoring budgets
We particularly welcome applications from diverse communities and are looking for people from a wide range of backgrounds to join our board and contribute towards leading the charity and delivery of services to the older people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Our Trustees should have or be willing to learn about:
An understanding and acceptance of legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a Trustee
The ability to think strategically
Good, independent judgement
An ability to think creatively
A willingness to speak their mind
Willingness and ability to work effectively as a member of the team.
*Please note the following key information*
• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must be properly appointed following the procedures and any restrictions in the charity’s governing document
• The role of a Trustee is voluntary and is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed
• You must not act as a trustee if you are disqualified under the Charities Act, including if you have an unspent conviction for an offence involving dishonesty or deception (such as fraud), are bankrupt or have entered into a formal arrangement (e.g. an individual voluntary arrangement) with a creditor or have been removed as a company director or charity trustee because of wrongdoing.
• The Charity Trustee role is open to all those who have legal experience or a legal background
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?
Within 2 weeks
How long to complete training and recruitment?
You will be given a basic induction to the Charity and an opportunity to spend some time with the Senior Leadership Team.
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? Yes