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 .
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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ClientEarth
Environment Legal Advice and Justice Deadline 10/09/2020
ClientEarth is a non-profit that uses the power of the law to bring about end-to-end systemic change; informing, implementing and enforcing the law, drafting and advising decision-makers on policy, building legal expertise, and ensuring citizens' access to the laws that defend them.
They are looking for trustees with a background in one or more of the following areas; senior legal experience (as a justice, managing legal teams, or lawyer) with experience in key jurisdictions, notably Germany, EU, China, Japan, SE Asia or Central and Western Africa, experience in EU law-making and public affairs, experience of operating in, and ideally driving change, in China, Japan, SE Asia or Central and Western Africa, international charity-sector finance and audit skills and US climate and sustainability finance
Meetings take place quarterly at approximately 9:30 in London (twice) and virtually (twice).
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West of England Sport Trust
Sport and Activity Deadline 18/09/2020
The West of England Sport Trust (Wesport) works to improve lives in the West of England through championing, developing and delivering sport and physical activity. They want to create, inspire and empower people through sport and physical activity.
Wesport are now looking for new trustees with management experience. Trustees determine the overall direction and development of Wesport and will be required to safeguard the Trust's name and values, as well as ensuring they have a clear purpose, vision and strategic direction. Trustees will also need to advocate for and represent Wesport positively at meetings, events of conferences.
Meetings take place quarterly at approximately 14:30 in Bristol.
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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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