Trustees

Key tasks

• Community Engagement:  Ability to engage with and understand the needs of the local community, particularly older people and individuals accessing mental health services
• Project Management: Experience in managing community projects, including planning, budgeting, and implementation, to ensure effective delivery of services and resources.Ensuring that visitors sign the visitors’ book on reception
• Fundraising: Skills in fundraising and resource mobilisation to support the charity’s activities, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and event planning.
• Financial Management: Understanding of financial management principles and practices, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, to ensure the charity’s fiscal sustainability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Governance and Compliance: Knowledge of charity governance frameworks and legal requirements, including safeguarding policies, data protection regulations, and reporting obligations.
• Empathy and Compassion: A genuine empathy and compassion for the individuals and communities served by the charity, with a commitment to promoting their well-being and dignity.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: The capacity to identify challenges and develop creative solutions to address them, adapting to changing circumstances and needs within the community.
• Cultural Competence: Sensitivity to cultural diversity and inclusion, ensuring that the charity’s programs and services are accessible and responsive to the needs of all members of the community.
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement: A willingness to learn and adapt, seeking opportunities for professional development and organisational growth to better serve the charity’s beneficiaries.