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Age UK Surrey
Mission Statement
Age UK Surrey aims to:
- promote the wellbeing of older people in Surrey
- improve public awareness of issues concerning ageing
- influence public policy to meet the needs of older people
- work with other agencies in the provision of relevant services for older people
If you have the time - however little - there are so many ways in which you can help.
The rewards are great. You will use your skills, meet new people, have fun and find it very, very rewarding. You can be sure that the time you give is making a positive difference to older people in the community.
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Trustee's Invited to Join Our Board = with Legal/Income Generation/NHS/Digital Marketing Interest
Trustee Role Description - Age UK [Surrey]
Applications are warmly invited from potential volunteers who wish to join our Board of Trustees for our Charity supporting older people in later life.
We do not require previous board experience and very much encourage applicants from across our diverse communities in Surrey who may have skills in any of these areas, though not exclusively:
• Legal Experience
• Income Generation
• The NHS
• Digital Marketing Experience
You would be involved for 3 - 6 hours per month and supported by our Board and Chair of Trustees and CEO with training and development opportunities.
Location: Meetings in Milford, Godalming with visits across Surrey.
As a Trustee you would contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in defining the strategic direction of the organisation, setting overall policy, targets and goals and evaluate the Charity achieving these, working within a governance framework making effective decisions and be accountable to the Charity Commission.
You would attend quarterly Board meetings and, potentially, Committee meetings held twice yearly. Attendance at Board Meetings is in person or remote with Committee meetings attended remotely with papers provided in advance for scrutiny.
You would participate in activities to promote the Charity to our beneficiaries, funders and the wider public, protecting the reputation of our charity and abiding by Age UK Surrey’s policies and procedures.
As a Trustee you will be committed to the aims and values of our organisation and be willing to provide the level of commitment required.
You will be a strategic thinker; think independently and creatively and challenge constructively and courteously and have an understanding of the responsibilities of being a Trustee, setting the strategic direction and delegating operational responsibility to the CEO. Protecting and managing the property of the Charity and ensure the proper investment of the Charity’s funds and ensuring the organisation uses its resources effectively.
You will also be a team player, supporting the staff team as appropriate.
Trustees comply with the Age UK Brand Partnership Agreement and Charity Commission guidance and are also responsible for the financial position of the Charity, ensuring it is operating efficiently and effectively, and delivering on the outcomes defined in its governing document, ensuring compliance to charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation and regulations.
- Older People
- Trustees / Management Committees
- Suitable for adults
- Suitable for retirees
- A few hours a month
- 1 to 2 years
- Over 2 years
- Monday mornings
- Monday afternoons
- Tuesday mornings
- Tuesday afternoons
- Wednesday mornings
- Wednesday afternoons
- Thursday mornings
- Thursday afternoons
- Friday mornings
- Friday afternoons
Trustee's Invited to Join Our Board with Legal/Income Generation/NHS/Digital Marketing Experience
Description
Trustee Role Description
We are looking for Trustees for our Board with senior skills in any of these areas:
Legal Experience
Income Generation
The NHS
Digital Marketing Experience
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Age UK Surrey achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Age UK Surrey has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision:
For people to improve their wellbeing and independence to get the most from later life.
Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable Age UK Surrey to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our aims.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Duties:
• Support and provide advice on Age UK Surrey’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Oversee our financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of our charity.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Review and approve our financial statements.
• Provide support and challenge to our CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority.
• Keep up to date about changes in our operating environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews of our governance. Attend Board and Committee meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect our interests, to the exclusion of your own personal and/or any third party interests.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of our objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
There will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.
Personal skills and qualities:
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept your responsibilities and liabilities as a trustee and to act in the best interests of Age UK Surrey.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to our values.
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity,
objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Terms of office:
• Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for 1 further term to a maximum of 6 years.
• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment:
• Attending quarterly Board meetings as well as committee meetings throughout the year. Currently meetings are held in person at the Clockhouse Centre, Milford, Godalming.
• Attending annual staff/trustee meetings and ad hoc meetings as required.
• Completing safeguarding training and induction training as required.
Areas of expertise/ experience relevant to Age UK Surrey are:
Income Generation
Fundraising
Governance
Finance and accounting
Social welfare / care
Experience / knowledge of the NHS
Operating a community hub
Human Resources
Digital communications / IT
Marketing/ public relations
Strategic Planning
Monitoring and evaluating performance
Legislation relating to Age UK Surrey
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Knowledge of the sector
Puttenham Barn
Mission Statement
Puttenham Barn is run by a small environmental charity called Project Oasis North Downs (POND).
Its mission is to provide simple inexpensive overnight accommodation in a 250 year old barn, in an environmentally responsible way.
It is aimed at walkers, cyclists & people enjoying the surrounding beautiful countryside.
The Barn has many environmental features including solar panels (on its bike shed!), rainwater harvesting & local varieties of apple trees in the garden.
We aim to open at weekends, during school holidays and on as many other nights as we can between Easter & October.
