Volunteer Trustee

What will you be doing?

Our organisation South London Refugee Association was established in 1991 and is a well respected and trusted local resource. We are a front line community organisation providing advice and support to people who find themselves in extreme difficulty because of past trauma or because of restrictions related to their current immigration status.  As a relatively small charity with a wide reach, we support those who hold an aspiration of a normalised safe life here in the UK yet who face numerous obstacles in realising their dreams of settlement and safety. We ‘re able to evidence excellent outcomes and value for money to the numerous Trusts, Foundations and public agencies which fund or commission our services. Our Board We have a committed Board of Trustees who bring a range of experience and expertise to the organisation.  The role Strategic Direction and oversight

To ensure that SLRA fulfils its objects and set out in its governing documents and complies with regulations issued by the Charity Commission, charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. To contribute actively to giving strategic direction to SLRA.

Decision making

To ensure that funding received is used for purposes agreed with funding bodies. To review and approve the annual audited accounts. To manage the organisation’s assets responsibly. To contribute to management decisions as and when they are required by the Chair and CEO.

Responsibilities

To ensure that SLRA is managed efficiently by appointing and supporting the CEO and monitoring performance. To keep informed about the work of SLRA and the issues that affect our work. To raise the profile of SLRA and foster our excellent reputation.

Trustee Person Specification Trustees need to be:

People of integrity with good judgement and an ability to think strategically. Able to work constructively as part of a small team. Open minded with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Able to access the internet and to receive and send emails.

Ideally applicants will also have a knowledge of the local area gained through work or residence, however this is not essential if the trustee has other valuable and relevant experience.

What are we looking for?

Trustees need to be:

People of integrity with good judgement and an ability to think strategically. Able to work constructively as part of a small team. Open minded with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Able to access the internet and to receive and send emails.

Ideally applicants will also have a knowledge of the local area gained through work or residence, however this is not essential if the trustee has other valuable and relevant experience. We are particularly interested in applicants who have specific knowledge and experience of Human Resources or of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable adults, however, we are happy to consider applications from potential trustees with other skills and experience.

What difference will you make?

As an SLRA trustee you will help to shape our strategic direction and to ensure that we continue into the future as a vital and trusted local resource.