Volunteer Trustee - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom - Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire

Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire

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Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

AGE UK COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TRUSTEE ROLE DESCRIPTION

Overall Responsibility:

It is the responsibility of every trustee to ensure that Age UK Coventry and

Warwickshire (AUKCW) operates in a manner that enables it to fulfil its charitable objects, as set out in the governing documents, in as effective a manner as possible.

Specific duties:

To ensure that AUKCW complies with its governing documents, charity law, company law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
To ensure that AUKCW pursues its charitable objects as defined in the governing documents and applies its resources exclusively in furtherance of said objects.
To safeguard AUKCW's good name and principles.

To maintain proper governance by ensuring that the Board:

Agrees the charity's strategic direction and goals
Ensures the charity is financially viable, and that management and other accounts are produced regularly.
Ensures that risk audits are conducted regularly and that strategies for risk management are in place
Defines the boundaries of management authority and delegates to management the implementation of plans and budgets;
Monitors performance on a regular basis and holds management accountable for outcomes;
Ensures that proper processes are in place for the appointment or dismissal of the Chief Executive.
Monitors the performance of the Chief Executive and staff.
To represent properly any agreed board position when speaking publicly.
To review the board's performance annually.

In addition to the statutory duties of all trustees, each trustee should use any specific knowledge or experience he or she may have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions.

This will involve scrutinising board papers, participating in discussions, focusing on key issues and providing advice and guidance on new initiatives or other significant issues relevant to AUKCW.

Whilst some trustees will play a more specialised role on sub committees (Finance, and
Quality and Compliance), decision making is the collective responsibility of the whole board.

Trustee Person Specification

Each trustee should have:

Integrity
A commitment to the aims and values of AUKCW
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship
A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee
The ability to think strategically
Sound, independent judgement and the ability to know when to seek professional advice
The ability to work effectively as a member of a team, including constructively contributing to discussions and listening to others' viewpoints

It will also be helpful for the board of trustees to include individuals with skills, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:

Setting targets, monitoring and evaluating performance and programmes in commercial and non-profit organisations
Health and social services for older people
Ageing and the issues facing older people
Campaigning, particularly in relation to older people
Financial management and accounting
Strategic Business or Organisational Development
Legal matters
Fundraising
Retail
Digital / Information and Communication technology.

The board of trustees should reflect the diversity of the population of Coventry and
Warwickshire as fully as possible.

Time Requirement:

Each individual trustee is expected, as a minimum, to prepare for and attend the quarterly board meetings and the AGM, plus reasonable participation in sub committees, training events, and occasional ad hoc working groups.

The initial term of appointment is two years followed by two additional terms of three years each.

The board is required to pass a special resolution for any trustee staying on the board for more than eight years.

Remuneration:
As a trustee, there is no financial remuneration. Reasonable out of pocket expenses can be claimed in line with AUKCW policy.

Job Type:
Volunteer

Salary:
From £1.00 per hour

Schedule: