Trustee for children and family's charity

Bradford, BD3 8JX
Mainly at the office
Travel limit? A connection to Bradford would be preferred, you would need to be able to attend meetings in person.

Time

Mostly during office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month You would need to be able to attend Trustee meetings, which are currently 2-4pm on a Monday, every second month.
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Home-Start Bradford District is an independent charity committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children and providing volunteer-led support in families' own homes. We're seeking new Trustees to join our well-established board.

What will you be doing?

We are an independent charity committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children and providing volunteer-led support in families' own homes. We offer help to families when they need a bit of extra support. Trained volunteers visit families on a weekly basis, providing emotional support and practical advice in the areas each family needs.

We are seeking to grow our Board of Trustees to ensure that we have the skills and knowledge to help the charity develop as we celebrate our 25th anniversary., The Trustees meet every two months on a Monday (2-4pm), with a small amount of preparation and followup between meetings.

Whilst we would of course welcome somebody with previous Trustee experience, this is potentially a great opportunity for somebody who hasn't been a Trustee before as our board is currently a mix of longer-serving, experienced, Trustees who can help to support you as a new Trustee, alongside newer Trustees, so you wouldn't be the only new person., With the other Trustees, you will be ultimately responsible for ensuring that our charity continues to support families in Bradford with young children in the best way possible. You will also ensure that our staff and volunteers are supported in their work, and have the resources they need to help families to flourish and thrive.

• Marketing strategy


• Fundraising strategy


• Strategic development and planning


• Legal, No previous experience as a Trustee is necessary as training and support will be offered to successful candidates. We are interested in bringing in a broad range of experience, but in particular we would value skills and experience with safeguarding, data protection, fundraising, marketing and PR, and strategic leadership - however, Trustees with any experience and skills are welcome to apply., show a commitment to our objects to support families and children, specifically: "to safeguarding, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical, of children and parents of children; to prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children; to relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and parents of children; to promote the education of the public in better standards of child care within the are of Bradford and its environs."


• understand why families may need support from Home-Start Bradford District


• have a positive, non-judgemental attitude to working with people of any gender, family status or sexual identity, or who are from any ethnic origin, culture or religion, or who may have a disability


• demonstrate a sensitive and caring attitude towards others


• demonstrate strategic vision


• show good independent judgment


• be able to think creatively


• be willing to speak their mind


• have a clear understanding of the confidential nature of our service, and not break confidences, other than when disclosure is essential to protect the wellbeing or safety of a child


• be willing to devote time and effort, and be enthusiastic and reliable


• have good communication skills including an ability to listen


• be able to work as a member of a team


• abide by Nolan's seven principles of public life

+ selflessness
+ integrity
+ objectivity
+ accountability
+ openness
+ honesty
+ leadership.