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 .
Turn2us
Homelessness and Housing Deadline 31/12/2020
Turn2us is a national charity helping people when times get tough. They provide financial support to help people get back on track.
They are now looking for three new trustees and are particularly interested in hearing from people who have a background in governance, law, safeguarding or poverty, and those who have lived experience of financial exclusion. They would especially like to hear from those who understand the challenges faced by Black and Asian people, those who identify as disabled, or those who have faced the financial challenges of being a single parent.
Meetings take place quarterly at approximately 10:00 in London.
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Galop
Domestic Violence Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transsexual Issues Deadline 09/10/2020
Founded in 1982, Galop is the LGBT+ anti-violence charity, providing advice, support, and advocacy to LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse, and sexual violence. Galop works directly with LGBT+ victims and survivors and is also engaged on a strategic level to ensure issues affecting LGBT+ communities remain high on the agenda of commissioners, decision-makers, and non-specialist service providers.
Galop are now looking for new trustees with lived or learned experience of the criminal justice system, as well as good knowledge and understanding of the political environment in the UK and LGBT+ issues and communities. A commitment to Galop, its vision, mission, and values is crucial, as is good independent judgement. Trustees should also be able to work effectively as part of a team, with strong consensus building, tact, diplomacy, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Meetings take place in London.
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DataKind UK
Community Support Deadline 05/10/2020
DataKind UK is a charity that helps other charities to use data science (for free!). Their projects are all staffed by a community of pro bono data scientists. They are now seeking a trustee with HR or legal experience to provide expert guidance on those topics at DataKind UK, relating to the organisation, its volunteers, and its data science work. Trustees will be ensuring high standards of governance in policies and practice across the organisation, provide guidance on legal matters, liaising with external advisors where necessary, and set, shape, and deliver key objectives from the charity's strategic plans.
Alongside HR or legal experience, DataKind UK would like their new trustees to have sound, independent judgement, and an ability to think creatively. An understanding of the role of a trustee and the importance of responsible data use within the social sector is also very important. Candidates need not be experts in this area but should have a keen interest and be open to learning.
Meetings take place quarterly at approximately 16:00 and will be virtual.
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The Eikon Charity
Children Community Support Families Mental Health Youth Deadline 01/11/2020
The Eikon Charity is a leading Surrey-based charity that has been working throughout the country for over two decades, providing preventative, early intervention, and long-term support to some of the country's most vulnerable young people and their families. By establishing inspirational relationships between a young person and their adult professional, their vision is to develop happy, thriving, and resilient young adults who contribute positively to society.
They are now looking for a new trustee, who is a qualified lawyer, one who is willing to familiarise themselves with the legal framework surrounding the organisation's operations and strategy as required. The trustee will support the charity to identify and manage areas of legal risk, support with risk management in relation to legal compliance, and provide support, advice and/or training to other trustees or employees in relevant legal areas. Experience of employment or charity law would be preferable, and they would be particularly happy to hear from individuals who have previous experience of being a trustee.
Meetings take place quarterly at approximately 15:00 in Addlestone, Surrey (or virtually).
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Earthwatch Europe
Environment Deadline 01/12/2020
Earthwatch Europe is an environmental charity with science at its heart. It works to connect people with the natural world, monitor the health of the world's natural resources, and inform the actions that will have the greatest positive impact on the planet. They work with scientists, businesses, civil society and policy-makers to drive the change needed to live within our means and in balance with nature.
They are now looking for new trustees and would be keen to hear from barristers, solicitors, clerks or practice managers interested in getting involved.
Meetings take place in Oxford/virtually.
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Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Domestic Violence Education Human and Civil Rights Deadline 25/12/2020
Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK's pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority. The Trust also has a long history of working within the stalking and harassment sector. Suzy Lamplugh Trust is widely regarded as a field expert in lone-working and personal safety training, stalking training, as well as consultancy, campaigning and support services. The organisation works towards reducing the risk of harassment, violence and aggression by educating, campaign and supporting people to take steps to avoid, mitigate or manage risks at work, as well as across all aspects of their lives. Their vision is a society in which people are safer and feel safe from aggression, violence, harassment, and stalking, so they can live life to the full.
Due to retirement, they are looking to recruit new trustees, specifically those with specialisms in stalking, personal safety, HR, health and safety, and employment, charity or company law. They are especially keen to hear from those with a background in the criminal justice profession or those with strong legal backgrounds. New trustees should have an established professional network, who can advise the growing organisation and support the development of their new strategy.
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities are currently under-represented on their Board, and as such, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust encourages applications from individuals within these communities.
Meetings take place quarterly at approximately 18:00 in London.
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Mission Aviation Fellowship
Disaster Relief International Aid Religion Deadline 30/09/2020
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is an international Christian aviation charity, serving in 26 developing countries to reach the world's most isolated people. Operating 131 light aircraft, MAF flies to around 1,400 remote locations transporting essential medical care, food and water supplies, relief teams and church works - enabling physical and spiritual care to reach countless thousands of people cut off because of formidable geographical barriers, natural disasters or political unrest.
With the needs of isolated people being greater than ever, MAF want to grow their operations and influence in order to meet the increasing demand for their services worldwide. MAF UK is the public face of the charity in the UK and had responsibility for fundraising, recruitment and the galvanisation of prayer support. MAF UK needs a new trustee who would be willing to familiarise themselves with the legal framework surrounding the organisation's plans and play a significant role in strengthening the board of trustees. In particular, the new trustee will help MAF UK ensure it remains legally compliant, playing a critical role in appraising the implications of contracts, intellectual property and data protection.
Meetings take place quarterly in Folkestone or London.
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Encompass (Dorset)
Disability Health Mental Health Deadline 30/09/2020
Encompass (Dorset) is a vibrant and successful registered charity providing specialist support and personal care to individuals with a learning disability or enduring mental health needs. They take pride in enabling, encouraging and supporting people to reach their full potential. They offer individualised care plans and provide outstanding personal care for successful outcomes. They work with people and their families in their homes for fulfilled, supported living which is safe, caring and respects their dignity and choices at all time.
They are now looking for a new trustee with a legal background and experience at Board or Director level in a medium to large company or organisation. This experience could be in the private, voluntary or public sector. They are looking for someone with a strong commitment to Encompass' purpose and values, independent judgement, the ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak out when required. Empathy or experience with people with learning difficulties or mental health issues would be an advantage. The Board is particularly interested in proportionality and diversity, and actively encourage applications from women and ethnic minorities.
Trustees commit to a three hour meeting every quarter, discussion of papers and ideas by email and visit clients in suitable venues at least twice a year with other trustees.
Meetings take place quarterly at approximately 9:00 in Dorchester.
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