Volunteer Trustees

What will you be doing?

Trustees volunteer to provide leadership and ensure good governance. The Board of Trustees makes decisions and sets policies. The Trustees oversee policies, finances, personnel, and promote the charity’s brand. The Trustees are supported by paid staff who plan strategies, workplans, and budgets. Trustees ensure compliance with laws and funder requirements. The role requires a commitment to the charity’s goals and governance. ACCM (UK) currently has four Trustees and is seeking to appoint more as needed.

Time commitment:

Board meetings are held four to five times a year with the capacity to either attend online or in person. It is expected that Trustees will attend at least one board meeting in person.  ACCM hold regular events throughout the year and it is expected that Trustees will attend a number of these annually to meet with the communities we support as well as staff and volunteers.

See the attached candidate pack for further details.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who have a strong empathy with our mission and we welcome applications from candidates with knowledge and background across the following areas: 

Finance and investments, preferably with an accountancy background. An understanding of charity finances would be desirable but not an essential.  Fundraising, including grants, as well as major donors and/or corporate partnerships.  Human Resources and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.  Mental Health and Social Care: Experience in mental health services, social work, or community health.  Legal and Governance: Expertise in charity law, compliance, and governance.  Marketing and Communications: Experience in public relations, media outreach, and digital marketing.

What difference will you make?

This is a wonderful opportunity to lend your skills, experience and enthusiasm to a charity making a real difference at a community level in Bedford, Bedfordshire and within the region as a whole. Their work targeting and engaging with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and other vulnerable communities has increased year in, year out and they have ambition to do more, reach more. Your time and commitment will help them take this highly successful charity forward and achieve their long held objectives.  In return, as well as enhancing and developing your skills sets in a new environment, you will become part of this fantastic community they have created that works hard to make a difference to their users and improve their quality of life. It is also a community that celebrates the cultures of local communities through events, bringing people together to break down barriers and create understandings in a joyous way.