Responsible to: The Charity Commissioners and the public at large.

Purpose of the Role: To ensure the Association's future collaboratively, aligning its work with stated charitable objectives and acting in the best interests of current and future beneficiaries.

Main duties:

Oversight and Compliance:

Ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements (e.g., Health and Safety, Employment Law, Data Protection, Charity Commission).
Maintain good practice standards.
Ensure financial viability.
Protect and insure the Association's property and resources.
Properly invest the Association's funds.
Regularly review policies based on stakeholder feedback and other data.

Support and Influence:

Reflect YMCA principles and values in the Association's objectives and Board
activities.
Consider all stakeholders' needs in planning processes.
Deploy resources exclusively for charitable objectives.
Represent the YMCA in external networks to promote the charity's work and identify new opportunities.
Actively engage in Board development.
Ensure appropriate appointment, training, support, and supervision of staff and volunteers.
Help identify and secure external income and new funding streams.

Personal Contribution:

Utilise their specific skills and understanding to support the work of the Board.
Provide advice and guidance on new initiatives and community activities.
Think creatively and contribute to the formation and regular review of the Association's top-level strategy.
Attend all meetings and actively participate in Board activities.
Engage in training and development.
Avoid personal profit from the position (reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses is allowed) unless otherwise permitted by the Charity Commission or Constitution.
Report any personal activities with other bodies that may impact the charity.

Terms of Appointment:

All roles are voluntary and unpaid.
Expenses incurred in fulfilling duties will be reimbursed.
Board meetings are held every eight weeks at our Lisieux Way Centre.

Charity Trustee (Board Member)