Bar in the Community operates a trustee finding service for charities that need to appoint legally qualified trustees. The service is free and available throughout England and Wales. We ask that barristers and legally qualified individuals interested in any of the following trusteeship and/or volunteering opportunities contact Bar in the Community to register their interest .
Carers in Hertfordshire
Children Community Support Disability Elderly Health Deadline 27/09/2019
Since being established by unpaid Carers in 1995, Carers in Hertfordshire have built a reputation for high-quality services, led by Carers; and for Carers. Their vision is that of a society that sees, understands and values caring and Carers; that Carers are well informed, empowered and respected, and have choice and control over all aspects of their caring role. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and the organisation retains a policy that a majority of Trustees (minimum of 60%) should either be unpaid Carers themselves, have been Carers in the past or likely to be Carers in the future or have real empathy with caring roles. The organisation is seeking a number of individuals to become trustees and who are committed to the purpose, objectives, and values of the charity, and can add to the existing variety and diversity of the charity's work. The Board of Trustees is currently under-represented in a number of areas and to ensure the charity is diverse and responsive, applications from ethnic minority communities, women, younger adults, people identifying as LGBTQ+, and those who have experience of supporting Young Carers are particularly encouraged. Whilst open to all applicants, strategic management experience in the following areas is particularly desired: law, property/ estate management/ asset management, public relations & communications and Human Resources.
Meetings take place bi-monthly at approximately 10:00 in Hertfordshire.
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The Museum of Military Medicine
Disaster Relief Education Heritage Mental Health Youth Deadline 26/09/2019
The Museum of Military Medicine Trust CIO is in the process of relocating the Museum from its current site at Keogh Barracks, near Aldershot, to Cardiff Bay. This is part of an ambitious programme to establish the collection as a fully independent museum with a sustainable business model by the early 2020s, in partnership with academic institutions.
The organisation is seeking to appoint three new trustees with responsibility for marketing and communications, finance and fundraising, and legal expertise to join our board. We would like especially to hear from people with relevant backgrounds who can lead on planning, developing and implementing our marketing and fundraising strategies and public relations activities, and provide legal oversight concerning the redevelopment programme. Successful candidates will be expected to provide support on legal matters, including implementation of strategic and operational initiatives for all activities, including the relocation project, operational matters, retail, catering, corporate hire, conferencing, and education as well as
liaising with external consultants on legal issues and advising the Board of Trustees accordingly.
Meetings take place quarterly at approximately 11:00 in Aldershot.
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Surrey Clubs for Young People
Community Support Sport and Activity Youth Deadline 30/09/2019
Surrey Clubs for Young People (SCYP) is a charity dedicated to ensuring that young people across Surrey and South London have access to high quality youth provision. The aim of the organisation is to provide a range of exciting and challenging opportunities for young people, through which they can develop into confident young adults. SCYP supports a large network of youth clubs / boxing clubs and projects across the local area, with approximately 100+ affiliated Youth Clubs and Boxing Clubs with 650+ volunteers, across Surrey and South London.
The organisation is looking for trustees for their affiliated clubs to attend and administrate trustee meetings, uphold good practice and safeguarding, determine the future strategy of the club with fellow trustees and ensure general successful governance of the organisation.
Meetings take place monthly at approximately 99 in Various locations across Surrey.
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Citizens Advice Wolverhampton
Community Support Sport and Activity Youth Deadline 30/09/2019
Surrey Clubs for Young People (SCYP) is a charity dedicated to ensuring that young people across Surrey and South London have access to high quality youth provision. The aim of the organisation is to provide a range of exciting and challenging opportunities for young people, through which they can develop into confident young adults. It supports a large network of youth clubs / boxing clubs and projects across the local area. SCYP has approx 100+ affiliated Youth Clubs and Boxing Clubs with 650+ volunteers, across Surrey and South London.
They are looking for Trustees for their affiliated clubs to determine the future strategy of the club, administrate club trustee minutes and help strengthen general governance and act in the club's best interest. Although particular expertise is welcomed (i.e. governance, marketing, planning, financial, HR, youth work) an ability to speak up and have good common sense is just as important. Trustee boards and regularity of meetings vary from club to club.
Meetings take place monthly at approximately 99 in Various locations across Surrey.
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Care for Carers
Community Support Elderly Families Health Youth Deadline 20/09/2019
Care for the Carers' vision is to improve the quality of carers' lives by helping the local community recognise and value the role of carers, and by enabling carers to access the services and support they require. They are working to make sure that no one is left to care alone.
They are looking for Trustees who can help direct Care for the Carers towards achieving its mission and ensure the organisation is effectively managed. The successful candidate will need to be able to make a commitment to Care for the Carers and devote the necessary time, have strategic vision, independent judgement, an ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak your mind.
The ideal candidate will also have skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: Human Resources, Legal Expertise, Marketing & Fundraising, Media & Communication, Health and/or Social Care and Finance (they are currently seeking a new Treasurer). Care for Carers are actively working to increase the diversity of the Board, and are keen to receive applications from people who can contribute a variety of perspectives, experiences and skills, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of East Sussex. For example, the ideal candidate might have experience of being a carer, young carer or young adult carer, may identify as LGBT or be part of a black, Asian or minority ethnic community.
You will be helping a dynamic and developing charity, which makes a huge difference to local people's lives, often at the time when they need it the most. Trustees' travel expenses will be paid for, and an an induction into Care for the Carers' work will be provided, as well as ongoing support.
Meetings take place bi-monthly in Eastbourne.
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