Volunteer Trustee | Salcare Ltd
SALCARE
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Heanor, England
Contract type: Full time

We are now looking for up to four passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees.
What difference will you make?
As well as the 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 leading discussions, identifying key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluating or offering advice on other areas in which the trustee has particular expertise. In addition trustees are expected to Be committed to the vision and values of Salcare Abide by Salcare’s policies and procedures Meet the minimum time commitment including attending the majority of board meetings Declare conflicts of interest Keep informed of the organisation’s work Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees Participate in relevant training Be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Agree to, and comply with, the Trustee Code of Conduct
What are we looking for?
The role of the trustee board is to receive assets from donors, safeguard them and apply them to the charitable purposes of Salcare. The trustee board must always act in the best interests of Salcare, exercising the same standard of duty of care that a prudent person would apply if looking after the affairs of someone for whom they have responsibility. The trustee board must act as a group not as individuals.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for up to four new trustees who are passionate about supporting those experiencing disadvantage in the Amber Valley. At this time we are keen to strengthen our board’s expertise in the following areas though applications from those without these specific skills are also welcomed and individuals from minority communities are especially welcome. Charity finance including budgeting and year-end accounts (Treasurer Role). Working with children and young people including experience of Ofsted. Corporate Social Responsibility and networked with businesses in the region. Developing communications strategy including social media. Income generation including social enterprise.
What difference will you make?
As well as the 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 leading discussions, identifying key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluating or offering advice on other areas in which the trustee has particular expertise. In addition trustees are expected to Be committed to the vision and values of Salcare Abide by Salcare’s policies and procedures Meet the minimum time commitment including attending the majority of board meetings Declare conflicts of interest Keep informed of the organisation’s work Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees Participate in relevant training Be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Agree to, and comply with, the Trustee Code of Conduct
What are we looking for?
The role of the trustee board is to receive assets from donors, safeguard them and apply them to the charitable purposes of Salcare. The trustee board must always act in the best interests of Salcare, exercising the same standard of duty of care that a prudent person would apply if looking after the affairs of someone for whom they have responsibility. The trustee board must act as a group not as individuals.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for up to four new trustees who are passionate about supporting those experiencing disadvantage in the Amber Valley. At this time we are keen to strengthen our board’s expertise in the following areas though applications from those without these specific skills are also welcomed and individuals from minority communities are especially welcome. Charity finance including budgeting and year-end accounts (Treasurer Role). Working with children and young people including experience of Ofsted. Corporate Social Responsibility and networked with businesses in the region. Developing communications strategy including social media. Income generation including social enterprise.
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