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Shantona Women And Family Centre

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Shantona Women And Family Centre, Harehills Corner, Leeds

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 5 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2876309c61ba4265aa131ee1d90134c0

Full Job Description

  • Governance

  • Public speaking

  • Strategic development and planning

  • Business advice / analysis


    • Where

    Leeds, LS8 5AW
    Mainly at the office, or mainly at home.
    Travel limit? Within 1 hours travel time of Leeds

    Time

    Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
    0-5 hours / month 6 x 2.5 hr board meetings PA held early evening + preparation time & flexible contribution to the development of projects/policies and business plan., As a trustee you will be responsible for leading the charity and ensuring that Shantona;
  • carries out its purposes for the public benefit,

  • complies with our governing document and the law,

  • and manages our resources responsibly.

  • Trustees must act in the charity's best interests,

  • act with reasonable care and skill

  • and ensure that the charity is accountable.


    • We particularly want to strengthen our board with people who can contribute in the following areas:
  • Insight into the issues faced by disadvantaged and BAME communities (including young people),

  • experience/expertise in business/third sector management and HR.

  • understand legislation affecting charities,

  • ICT opportunities and challenges,

  • income generation through social enterprise.


    • We hold 6 Board meetings a year (currently 5-7 pm on Tuesdays and have an annual awayday for trustees and staff. Trustees also participate in small staff/trustee task groups, in senior staff recruitment and occasional attendance at events. We pay travel and out of pocket expenses for all our volunteers.

    What are we looking for?

    We welcome people from all expertise but preferably who have previous experience on being on a board of trustees. Some of the skills talents and experience which we feel are vital for our trustees to fulfil their roles to help move the organisation forward are;
  • Non judgemental

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Understanding of working with diverse communities

  • Committed to attend board meetings

  • Support the charity to reach its full potential

  • Work as part of a team in setting aims and objectives for the organisation

  • Producing policies including an understanding of current legislation around safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and Safety

  • Strategic planning

  • Monitoring progress

  • Knowledge of Local and National policies such as GDPR, Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding

  • Working as a team

  • Chairing meetings

  • Legal knowledge

  • Understanding of Charity and companies law

  • Funding

  • Business planning

  • Finance


    • What difference will you make?

    Responding to this opportunity will strengthen and widen the skills of existing board members, enabling the board to meet the needs of Shantona beneficiaries more effectively and building capacity. New board members will help the organisation to become more sustainable in the long term. Additional capacity of new board members will bring fresh ideas, different perspectives and challenge our existing ways of doing things, ensuring that the organisation stays responsive and innovative.

    Before you apply

    The application process will consist of the following; 1. Expression of Interest 2. Meeting with the CEO and an existing trustee 3. Completion of skills audit and registration form 4. Attendance at a board meeting with a short presentation on what you think you can contribute 5. Induction to the organisation
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    About Shantona Women and Family Centre
    Causes
  • Black, asian and minority ethnic groups

  • Children / families

  • Community safety / victim support / domestic violence

  • Education

  • Health and well being / research and care

  • Local / community

  • Mental health

  • Older people / later life

  • Sports

  • Training / employment support

  • Voluntary sector support

  • Women

  • Young people

    Event management

  • Marketing strategy

  • Public relations

  • Graphic design

  • Financial management

    Shantona Women and Family Services is seeking members from a diverse range of skills, backgrounds and knowledge to join our board of volunteer trustees., Based in Harehills, Shantona, a registered charity, has worked with women and families from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds in disadvantaged areas of Leeds for the last 26 years. Shantona is a vibrant organisation with 20+staff and volunteers tackling domestic abuse, promoting healthy relationships, addressing young people's issues and promoting community cohesion.


    • we are looking for someone with an understanding of culturally diverse communities preferably Bangladeshi, to take the organisation forward in its work in Inspiring women, raising aspirations, strengthening families & Communities