We support people of all ages through a unique combination of therapeutic activities, counselling, nature and animal-assisted support. Our work is centred around four key elements – animals, nature, ...
Trustee opportunity at Conquest Centre
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Lotta von der Heyde
Requirements
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Conquest Centre is looking for two new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our unique charity.
Trustees wanted – help shape the future of Conquest Centre
Could you bring your experience, skills and perspective to the Board of a very special local charity?
Conquest Centre is looking for two new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our unique charity.
Based at Conquest Farm in Norton Fitzwarren, near Taunton, Conquest has been supporting children, young people and adults since 1965. Today, around 200 sessions take place every week, working with animals, nature, connection and wellbeing to provide therapeutic and supportive services for people with a wide range of needs.
About the role
We are particularly interested in people with previous Trustee and/or governance experience, although you do not need to have worked in the charity sector.
We are looking for people who can:
- Think strategically while also being willing to look at the detail when needed
- Ask questions and provide constructive challenge
- Listen to different perspectives and work collaboratively
- Bring good judgement and an objective approach
- Understand the responsibilities of being a Trustee
- Share our commitment to Conquest and the people we support
- Take an active interest in the success of the charity
We are particularly interested in additional experience in areas such as governance, legal matters, HR, fundraising, business, property and land, marketing and communications, health and social care, disability, SEND, safeguarding or organisational development – but this is not an exhaustive list.
Practical information
Two Trustee positions
Location: Conquest Centre, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton
Time commitment: Approximately 1–2 days per month
Board meetings: Every other month, generally Tuesdays at 3pm
Format: Primarily in person, with some meetings potentially online
Remuneration: Voluntary and unremunerated
Closing date: No fixed closing date – we will recruit when we find the right people.
Interested?
If you think you could contribute to the future of Conquest Centre, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and covering letter, explaining why you are interested in becoming a Trustee and what skills, experience or perspective you could bring to the Board to:
Conquest Centre
Animals. Nature. Connection. Wellbeing.
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About Conquest Centre
We support people of all ages through a unique combination of therapeutic activities, counselling, nature and animal-assisted support. Our work is centred around four key elements – animals, nature, connection and wellbeing – creating opportunities for people to develop confidence, try new things and feel a sense of belonging.
Our 20-acre site near Norton Fitzwarren includes fields, woodland, stables, two covered arenas and a range of specialist facilities including Forest School, a sensory room, Changing Places facilities, an accessible play area and café. Much of our work takes place outside, where people can benefit from the natural environment and the individual qualities of our therapy animals.