Volunteer Trustees sought with experience in charity governance, social/health care or financial management

What will you be doing?

Our well established, happy and caring day centre serves the older population of Mere and the surrounding area (including Shaftesbury and Gillingham). We need 2 trustees to complement the existing committee in regular governance matters, and to help crystallise fresh vision looking to the future. Within the next 3 years we have the opportunity of relocating to a new, more extensive facilty with greater potential for development and innovation.  Experience of charity governance would be useful, and some project management experience would also be an advantage, but enthusiasm and commitment to improving the lives of older people is the primary quality required.  We became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in February 2024, lead by our experienced and committed team of trustees. We enjoy working together and would welcome a members to to enhance our skills set.

What are we looking for?

Qualities: friendly, enthusiastic, dependable, committed to cause, with practical common sense Experience: Charity/health/social care sector work with vulnerable adults, particularly older people. Leadership experience, and/or financial management. Skills: must have own computer and be IT competent in use of email, Word, Excel and video-conferencing.

What difference will you make?

This is a vital role, helping to ensure continuity of our service for vulnerable adults in a rural community which has seen a steady depletion of support facilities. As a trustee, you will have a real opportunity to offer your unique skill set to help the strategic progression of the charity at a pivotal moment in it's thirty year history. This is a chance to make a real and lasting difference in the community.