Trustee, CHARITY PEOPLE

CHARITY PEOPLE

About Us

We are a charity providing advocacy, information and advice to support to people who, because of disability, illness, social exclusion and other challenges, find it difficult to express their views or get the support they need.

We were established in 1996 by a group of inspirational individuals who were fighting social injustice and challenges in their own lives and sought equal access to information, and a voice of their own. This remains at the heart of everything we do.

Today, our mission remains significantly impactful and relevant at a time when human rights and entitlements are being tested and challenged. We continue to empower people by ensuring that their voices are heard. We want to make a real difference to our beneficiaries’ lives by speaking for them when they can't, and supporting them to speak for themselves when they can.

Skills And Experience

We are seeking to appoint two new Trustees to join the Board at this exciting phase. You will be part of a committed and forward-thinking Board, acting as a “critical friend” to the Executive Team and offering clear governance oversight to the charity. You will have the exciting opportunity to help support the planning and implementation of our Strategy from 2025 onwards, and to help develop and shape our long-term business plans.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can offer expertise in one of the following areas:

• Involvement in the social care/advocacy sector and with experience of the local authority and commissioning environment;
• Experience of HR, typically at executive or board level.
  
  
  

You will add value to our existing Board by bringing dynamism and challenge to the way that we are seen externally, and to give us authority of truly representing the people we serve.

You will bring an inspiring leadership approach, together with a dedicated knowledge in one of the areas as sought, to complement the skills of the existing Board.

We encourage candidates who can contribute greater diversity and who will be fully aligned to our vision and values.

Terms of Appointment

Duration

• The Term of Office is currently three years, renewable up to a maximum of six years.
  
  
  

Commitment

• Typically averaging 1 day per month;
• Four Board meetings per annum and one strategic Trustee Away Day;
• Attending as a member of one of POhWER’s Board Committees which are held twice yearly. The Board Committees are Finance, Audit and Risk, Fundraising and Income Generation, People and finally Nominations;
• Attendance at the AGM
• Undertaking of occasional projects as part of a time limited Task and Finish Group
  
  
  

Location

• All meetings with the exception of AGM and Trustee Strategic Away Days are held remotely via electronic means
  
  
  

How To Apply

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter indicating your interest.

Other

A DBS check and references will be required.

Further Reading

Annual Report 2023/24 Annual Report

Impact Report 2023/24 Impact Report

Strategy 2020-2025 Strategy 2020-2025