Volunteer Autism charity in West Dorset seeks trustees with expertise in finance

What will you be doing?

ASCape is the only charity of its kind dedicated to improving the lives of autistic children and young people in West Dorset. Founded in 2018, we support over 100 children through a range of family-based activities in Bridport and the surrounding area. We became a registered charity in 2022 and recently developed a strategic plan to guide us through the next three years.  We are now looking to strengthen our Board of Trustees as we enter an exciting period of growth for the organisation. We were recently awarded a three-year core grant from the National Lottery and have tripled our income from small grants in the past year. 

What are we looking for?

ASCape is a small organisation and you will be part of a dedicated team of trustees and staff committed to improving the lives of autistic and socially anxious children and young people in West Dorset. We are particularly keen to recruit people with experience in finance, accounting, human resources and management. We are looking for people with the following qualities:

commitment to the organisation and its values an ability to work effectively as a member of a small team integrity, strategic vision and good judgement a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee good communication skills, tact and diplomacy

What difference will you make?

Our board plays an important role in delivering our three year strategic plan (2023-2025) and future growth as we seek to deliver our mission. Your leadership and commitment will ensure we continue to provide and extend our range of much-needed support and services to our beneficiaries.