Trustee for Rainbow Parents Carers Forum
OFFERED BY:
Rainbow Parents Carers ForumLocation(s): Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: c/o 2A Cross Street Nottingham NG5 7BLHow many places are on offer? 1
Purpose of Role:
Rainbow Parent Carer Forum is a support group and independent voice for parents/carers who have a child with a disability or additional need in Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas.
The Board of Trustees oversees the work of the charity providing strategic direction and support to staff.
The Board of Trustees oversees the work of the charity providing strategic direction and support to staff.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The statutory duties of a trustee
● To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
● To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
● To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
● To contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
● To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
● To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
● To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
● To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds
● To appoint the chief executive officer and monitor his/her performance
Other duties
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve:
● Scrutinising board papers
● Leading discussions
● Focusing on key issues
● Providing guidance on new initiatives
● Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise
Note on attendance at meetings of the Board of Trustees:
The Board currently meets three times per year. We expect that Trustees attend all meetings unless there are exceptional circumstances.
● To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
● To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
● To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
● To contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
● To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
● To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
● To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
● To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds
● To appoint the chief executive officer and monitor his/her performance
Other duties
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve:
● Scrutinising board papers
● Leading discussions
● Focusing on key issues
● Providing guidance on new initiatives
● Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise
Note on attendance at meetings of the Board of Trustees:
The Board currently meets three times per year. We expect that Trustees attend all meetings unless there are exceptional circumstances.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
● Commitment to the organisation
● Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
● Strategic vision
● Good, independent judgement
● Ability to think creatively
● Willingness to speak their mind
● Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
● Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
● Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
● Strategic vision
● Good, independent judgement
● Ability to think creatively
● Willingness to speak their mind
● Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
● Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
You must be over 18 to be a charity trustee
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Please talk to us about your access needs
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?
This will take place before your first session
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