Volunteer Trustee / Secretary Trustee | Harrys Rainbow Charitable Trust - #150253

Harry's Rainbow is a child bereavement charity, supporting beneficiaries in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. Our vision is to give bereaved children a brighter tomorrow

What difference will you make?

The board believes this is a great opportunity to give a little something back to the local community, particularly to a smaller charity and support its growth. Being part of Harrys Rainbow brings new challenges, including the need to ensure we continually provide enjoyable and fulfilling experiences for all our beneficiaries and generate enough income to sustain the future of our charity. As part of our board you will support and shape our work and be involved in the strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our purpose to give bereaved children a brighter tomorrow." "These are vital roles, helping ensure we can continue our support for bereaved children and young people. As a trustee, you will have a real opportunity to offer your unique skill set to help the strategic progression of the charity." Your involvement and commitment will ensure we continue to provide and extend our range of much-needed support and services to our beneficiaries.

What are we looking for?

Successful candidates will need to show leadership and teamwork; to work effectively together with the ability to foster credibility through both personality and experience. Knowledge and understanding of good governance and some financial acumen. Good stakeholder management skills with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). We need trustees who can show commitment to the organisation with a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a Trustee and adhere to the Trustee Code of Conduct. Experience of working within a charitable organisation or of fundraising and attracting sponsorship is also of interest. Previous Secretary function from within another charity is desirable but not essential

What will you be doing?

Successful candidates will need to show teamwork; to work effectively together with the ability to foster credibility through both personality and experience. Knowledge and understanding of good governance and some financial acumen. Good stakeholder management skills with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). We need trustees who can show commitment to the organisation with a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a Trustee and adhere to the Trustee Code of Conduct. Experience of working within a charitable organisation or of fundraising and attracting sponsorship is also of interest. The Secretary Trustee will be responsible for organising our board meetings with diary management, collating documentation with the CEO and preparing the minutes of the board meetings that we hold on a monthly basis.