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Here are some of the organisations seeking Trustee roles this month with details about how you can apply.
Trustees’ Week, taking place from November 6th to 10th November 2023, serves as a powerful reminder of the pivotal role trustees play in the governance and management of charitable organisations across Sefton.
Becoming a trustee is an opportunity to make a tangible and lasting impact on the local community. As a trustee, you have the chance to champion causes that matter most to you, whether it’s supporting vulnerable people, promoting education, preserving local heritage, or addressing environmental concerns, trustees are entrusted with the responsibility of guiding non-profit organisations toward their objectives.
By becoming a trustee, you become a custodian of change, with the power to shape policies, drive initiatives, and foster collaboration in Sefton’s VCF sector.
Trusteeship is also an opportunity for personal growth and professional development. It enables you to enhance your leadership skills, network with like-minded individuals, and gain valuable insights into the complexities of governance. Your involvement as a trustee can leave a lasting legacy, promoting positive change for Sefton and its residents for years to come.
Here are some of the latest trustee roles in Sefton:
Crosby Housing Association
Crosby Housing Association is a small, community-based housing association, owning just over 400 properties, mostly located in Seaforth and Waterloo. The Association was formed in 1969 by a group of volunteers committed to changing the appalling housing conditions that faced many local families at the time. They are currently looking for a trustee with skills in developing customer excellence, enhancing digital offering and legal counsel.
Tweenie Tots 2 Community Childcare Services
Tweenie Tots aims to provide affordable, flexible, high-quality childcare for parents and families in Litherland. They are at a transitional stage and seek a business-minded director who would be able to help Tweenie Tots grow the service to ensure the sustainability of their offering. They are also looking for support from those with an educational background, for example working in primary, secondary or further education in the city region.
Emmaus Merseyside
Homeless charity, Emmaus, is keen to recruit a trustee who can fully empathise with people who have been homeless. Emmaus is looking for people who appreciate the role and responsibilities and the governance of a social enterprise. In addition, they would like someone with experience in the provision of accommodation, or providing support for people with social needs or in the jobs market.
Opera Viva
Opera Viva is a friendly and thriving opera company with the aim to bring the enjoyment of operatic music to all on Merseyside. They are seeking a trustee with a love of music and experience in at least one of the following areas – sustainability, safeguarding, social media or marketing.
Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association
Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association provide activities for people in the local community at their two centres located on Meadow Lane and Orchard Lane backing on to the local recreation fields. They are looking for a trustee who shares their aims and mission and to help take the charity forward for the future.
Formby Community Football Club
Formby Community FC (FCFC) is a thriving grassroots football club with over 30 teams and more than 500 members. The club promotes and develops football opportunities for players of all ages and abilities across male, female, youth, adult, and disability football. They are looking for a treasurer to oversee the club’s general bookkeeping, accounting and acting as the primary contact for all the FCFC’s financial queries. This role will suit someone who has a strong understanding of basic financial principles.
Sefton Carers Centre
Charity Sefton Carers Centre is looking for a trustee to help support the management and administration of the charity to meet the needs of unpaid carers in Sefton. Trustees are asked to attend up to six meetings a year including the AGM and to provide advice on strategy and governance.
Parkhaven Trust
Parkhaven Trust is a charity specialising in providing excellence in care services, leading in Dementia care and providing a range of services from care and support at home to end of life care. They are looking for three trustees to join their board and particularly welcome individuals who have financial qualifications, marketing and experience of introducing digital technology.
Litherland Youth and Community Centre
As a thriving youth and community centre based in the borough of Sefton, Litherland Youth and Community Centre is looking to recruit up to three trustees to join its Board to ensure sustainability for the Charity’s future. They are looking for a Treasurer and two trustees with experience of: fundraising, legal requirements for charities, staff management, environmental or construction industries, marketing, social media development or contract negotiation.
Healthwatch Sefton
Healthwatch Sefton has a vacancy on their Board of Directors and would welcome involvement from someone who works within Sefton’s Voluntary, Community and Faith sector. The health and social care champion for Sefton is looking for someone who can champion the work of our organisational members (local VCF organisations or groups) but also has experience of, or would like to expand their skills of being a director. Healthwatch Sefton is the local health and social care champion for the borough of Sefton. We make sure NHS leaders and other decision-makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care. We can also help you to find reliable and trustworthy information and advice.
For more information on becoming a trustee or for helpful resources for existing trustees go to our dedicated trustee page.
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