The CLA provides this space on its website for charities to advertise trustee vacancies. Below are details of charities that are currently looking for trustees.
Note: The CLA does not endorse any charity or its advert. You should make your own enquiries as to the suitability of the charity and role, if considering applying.
Art In Perpetuity Trust – 2 Trustees Required
Art in Perpetuity Trust was founded in 1995 by a group of artists in an old warehouse on Deptford Creek.
Its mission is to support creative thought and artistic vision both in the studio and in the wider world. At its freehold premises on the banks of Deptford Creek, APT provides 42 secure studios for visual artists, a contemporary art gallery, a working sculpture yard and an external public performance space.
We are looking to recruit 2 new Trustees to join our active and engaged Board.
This is an exciting time for APT, as we work to ensure we have a resilient organisation for the future. Having recently undergone a process of internal evaluation, which resulted in appointing 3 new Trustees earlier this year, our current board are keen to appoint a further two Trustees to strengthen our skillset.
A.P.T currently has 7 Trustees, each having a specific area of responsibility towards realizing the aims of the Charity. We are now looking candidates with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
Local professional in either arts or education, with an excellent knowledge of local communities in South London or a connection to our local area
Legal expert with understanding of charity and / or property law
We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, as we are keen for our work to be informed by and representative of the diverse communities we serve.
To Apply
Please visit our website to download a Trustee pack for further information: www.aptstudios.org
The deadline for applications is 15th December 2023.
You can request further information, or visit the space on info@apstudios.org
Plot 22 Community Allotment Trustees
PLOT 22 is a community allotment charity based at the Weald allotments in Hove. We provide a welcoming and supportive environment for a wide range of people who may not otherwise be able to experience nature, offering the opportunity to grow and cook food using the principles of permaculture. Learn more about what we do here: https://www.plot22.org/what-we-do
As a growing charity, in every sense of the word, we are currently seeking new members for our board of trustees. We want our board to fully represent the wonderfully diverse population of Brighton and Hove, so we welcome applications from all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We are particularly interested in applicants with either some legal experience or who are creative with social media and promotion. However, all applications will be gladly considered, as we value lived experience as highly as more tangible skills.
If you would like to be a part of a charity that connects people to nature through the food we eat, please info@plot22.org and request a recruitment pack for more details and how to apply, applications to be received by 25th September.
Legal Trustee for I CAN
Location: Flexible, with maximum 5 meetings per year in London
Unpaid, volunteer role
We are the leading children’s communication charity in the United Kingdom and were originally formed in 1888. Our purpose – to make sure that no child is left behind due to struggling to communicate – has never been more relevant. We need good Trustees to help us develop our organisation and continue to grow our reach and impact. Post-covid, 1.5 million children are at risk of being left behind with their speaking and understanding with devastating consequences for their education, mental health and future employment.
We are looking for a Legal Trustee to join our high performing board and chair our remuneration committee. The commitment is for 4 Board meetings of less than half a day per annum plus a full Board Awayday, whilst the remuneration committee meets twice a year, again for less than half a day. In addition, there is time needed to read papers, which you’ll receive a week in advance, and the occasional need to provide expert advice and guidance to the leadership team on specific issues and projects.
We are at an exciting time in the charity’s development as we look to extend our reach, advocate more effectively and digitise our services. You can read more about our latest campaign at https://ican.org.uk/speaking-up-for-the-covid-generation/
Interested in joining us? apply here
https://ican.org.uk/working-with-us/current-opportunities/legal-trustee/
H2H Company Secretary
Job Description: Company Secretary
Brief Overview: You will need to have a good understanding of the laws that may affect the Charity and ensure that it complies with its financial and legal requirements.
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Responsibilities:
- report to the chairman and board of trustees;
- oversee the preparation of meeting papers and follow up on action points;
- lodge required forms and annual returns with Companies House and the Charity Commission;
- ensure policies are kept up to date and approved by the board;
- maintain statutory books, including registers of trustees;
- deal with correspondence, collate information, write reports and disseminate decisions to relevant personnel;
- contribute to meeting discussions and, when required, advise staff and volunteers of the implications of proposed policies;
- monitor changes in relevant legislation and take appropriate action;
- liaise with external regulators and advisers;
- take responsibility for the health and safety of personnel, and manage matters relating to insurance and property;
- develop and oversee the systems that ensure the Charity complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements;
- maintain the register of trustees;
- when applicable, monitor the administration of the Charity’s pension scheme;
- enter into contractual agreements with suppliers and customers;
- manage the office space and deal with personnel administration and insurance, equipment and premises;
- oversee PR relating to aspects of financial management.
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Hours:
As a volunteer position the hours are flexible but we would estimate an average of four hours per week would be required. A Secretary to the Board will assist.
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Skills:
- good verbal and written communication skills;
- interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels;
- attention to detail and a well-organised approach to work;
- the ability to prioritise work;
- the capability to work with numerical information, plus analytical and problem-solving skills
- a diplomatic approach and the confidence to provide support to the board of trustees;
- management skills;
- teamworking skills;
- integrity and discretion when handling confidential information;
- a sound grasp of corporate governance issues