Volunteer Trustees wanted, experience of fundraising or supporting a charity is desirable

What will you be doing?

What will you be doing? Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham is looking for people who are passionately interested in ageing and older people to join our Board of Trustees. The board is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity and its financial health. As an Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham Trustee you will shape the direction of the charity as we focus on helping more of the older people who need us the most: older people who are lonely, in poverty or dealing with long-term health conditions without the care they desperately need. We want to improve the diversity of our board - if you have a strong interest then we encourage you to put yourself forward whatever your background and however you’ve gained your experience.

What are we looking for?

You will:

Be passionately interested in ageing and older people Be able to think critically and objectively, and express your views clearly Be able to take in and evaluate a wide range of information Have an interest in the work of a Trustee and good governance Have the time needed for the role

  The process If you would like to apply to be a trustee,  please complete a cover letter and CV explaining why you would like to be an Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham trustee and what you have to offer.   The time commitment is Five meetings - four Age UK Board Meetings, plus preparation time, and one AGM. There may also be time commitments required for sub-committee meetings.   What are we looking for? We are particularly looking for individuals with one or more of the following areas of experience and interest:

Service delivery for older people in the VCS, public or private sectors Legal and/or charity governance expertise Fundraising and/or communications Local government knowledge Knowledge of older people's needs and Hammersmith and Fulham services generally

What difference will you make?

What difference will you make? If you become an Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham trustee, you'll be guiding a charity that's focused on helping more of the older people who need us the most. Older people who are lonely, in poverty, or dealing with long-term health conditions without the care they desperately need. A charity that, working alongside our local partners, supports over residents of London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.