Volunteer Trustee | Derian House Children’s Hospice

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Chorley North West

Category: Marketing / PR Printing / Publishing Sales

Industry: Non-profit Organizations

Job type: Volunteer

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Here atDerian House Children’s Hospice,we have an exciting opportunity available for Trusteesto join our team based in Chorleyon a voluntary basis.What will you be doing?Derian House Children’s Hospice is proud to have been providing high-quality care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions for the last 28 years.As a Trustee, you will actively contribute to giving firm strategic direction to Derian House, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. You will work in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer/ the Senior Management Team and support the employees, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation.Your Responsibilities As Our Trustee Will Include
  • To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
  • To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
  • To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds
  • Maintain careful oversight of any risk to the reputation and/or financial standing of the organisation
  • With the support of the CEO and SMT formulate strategic plans and regular review of long-term strategic aims of the charity
  • Assume guardianship of the legal, cultural and financial integrity of the organisation
  • Giving direction in the context of the implementation of the Board’s strategy and policies
  • With the support of the CEO and SMT protect and manage the property of the organisation
  • Ensuring adherence and compliance around key policies to e.g. Equality of Opportunity, Health & Safety and in all decisions and discussions of the Board and its sub-committees
  • Ensuring compliance with charitable, health and social care regulators e.g. Care Quality Commission and Charity Commission
What are we looking for?What We’re Looking For In Our Trustee
  • We are looking for a wide range of experience including but not limited to Commercial, Comms/Marketing, Income Generation, Retail, Strategy
  • An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life selflessness, integrity, Objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
  • Commitment to the charity’s objects, aims and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities
  • Strategic and forward looking vision in relation to the charity’s objects and aims
  • Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment
What difference will you make?The Derian House care team provides symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as short break respite care to children, young people and their families across Lancashire, South Cumbria and Greater Manchester. Supported by our dedicated community team, family support team, neonatal services and young people’s services we are able to provide a wide range of support and care in a variety of settings.Causes
  • Children / families
  • Health and well being / research and care
  • Social care
  • Young people
Organisation typeCharityWe help children and young people, whose lives are too short, to make happy memories in an environment of fun, respect and above all, Outstanding Care.We provide respite and end-of-life...
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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