The Charity Service is a UK-based grant-making charity and Donor Advised Fund Sponsor with decades of experience in the charitable sector. We support donors to understand and achieve their philanthropic goals. We also run our successful Greater Manchester Grants Programme which provides over £100,000 worth of funding to charities based in the Greater Manchester region.
We are looking to appoint two new trustees to join us in fulfilling our charitable mission.
Role
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Charity Service achieves its charitable mission. You will work as part of our board of trustees to ensure that TCS has a clear strategy and monitor progress towards achieving our goals. You will also collectively also oversee our management and administration of the.
Duties, together with the board of trustees:
- Establish and review The Charity Service’s vision, mission and goals.
- Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee The Charity Service’s financial plans and budgets and monitor progress.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
- Review and approve The Charity Service’s financial statements.
- Provide support and challenge to The Charity Service’s staff in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
- Attend Board meetings and to contribute to discussions.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect The Charity Service’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
- Contribute to the broader promotion of The Charity Service’s objects, aims and reputation by applying skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
You will be expected to attend and contribute to board meetings. The board meets four times a year, usually in Manchester, although some meetings may be held online.
There may be occasions when you will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. For example, you may be asked to participate in committee meetings (see below) and/or provide advice to the charity’s staff on matters relating to your specialist areas of expertise.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for people who will bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and add diversity of thinking to our board.
You do not need previous governance experience as we will provide a full induction and training.
We would particularly welcome applications from qualified accountants and those experienced in reviewing charity accounts.
Personal skills and qualities
We look for the following personal skills and qualities in our Trustees:
- An enthusiasm for philanthropy and charities in Greater Manchester and beyond
- A willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
- An ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
- Effective communication skills and a willingness to participate actively in discussion.
- A strong personal commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Terms of office
Trustees are appointed for a three-year term of office. Trustees may serve a maximum of three terms of office, equating to a maximum of nine years.
This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Committee memberships
Depending on your personal interests and skills, you may attend the following sub-committees:
- Grants committee – A sub-group of Trustees meets approximately every 6 weeks to make decisions on the award of grants from The Charity Service’s Greater Manchester Grants Programmes (and other programmes, if required).
- Investment Committee – A sub-group of Trustees meets quarterly to review the Investment Portfolio with a presentation from the Investment partners
To apply please email your CV to our Company Secretary, Anne Sheehan at [email protected]. You can also contact Anne with any questions or for an informal discussion.
