Charity Trustee (Board Member)

Responsible to: The Charity Commissioners and the public at large.

Purpose of the Role: To ensure the Association's future collaboratively, aligning its work with stated charitable objectives and acting in the best interests of current and future beneficiaries.

Main duties:

Oversight and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements (e.g., Health and Safety, Employment Law, Data Protection, Charity Commission).
• Maintain good practice standards.
• Ensure financial viability.
• Protect and insure the Association's property and resources.
• Properly invest the Association's funds.
• Regularly review policies based on stakeholder feedback and other data.

Support and Influence:

• Reflect YMCA principles and values in the Association's objectives and Board
• activities.
• Consider all stakeholders' needs in planning processes.
• Deploy resources exclusively for charitable objectives.
• Represent the YMCA in external networks to promote the charity's work and identify new opportunities.
• Actively engage in Board development.
• Ensure appropriate appointment, training, support, and supervision of staff and volunteers.
• Help identify and secure external income and new funding streams.

Personal Contribution:

• Utilise their specific skills and understanding to support the work of the Board.
• Provide advice and guidance on new initiatives and community activities.
• Think creatively and contribute to the formation and regular review of the Association's top-level strategy.
• Attend all meetings and actively participate in Board activities.
• Engage in training and development.
• Avoid personal profit from the position (reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses is allowed) unless otherwise permitted by the Charity Commission or Constitution.
• Report any personal activities with other bodies that may impact the charity.

Terms of Appointment:

• All roles are voluntary and unpaid.
• Expenses incurred in fulfilling duties will be reimbursed.
• Board meetings are held every eight weeks at our Lisieux Way Centre.