Trustee

Inspire Hounslow is looking for new volunteer trustees to join our Board.

 

We focus exclusively on giving grants to projects run for the benefit of the residents of Hounslow, with particular emphasis on the needs of young people. Applicants must have a strong understanding of the issues within our local community and will probably live or work within or very close to the Borough.

A knowledge of accounting, law, or charity governancewould be particularly beneficial to us, but other types of expertise are also welcome.  

 

Trustees have overall responsibility for governance of Inspire Hounslow as a registered charity; complying with the relevant laws and being financially prudent and effective in meeting our charitable objectives. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate relevant experience, skills and expertise that can contribute towards these purposes, as well as the ability to work effectively within the team of approximately 10 Trustees.

 

In addition, each project which we fund is appointed a Lead Trustee to liaise with and oversee it, giving us a unique opportunity to have hands-on involvement with the projects we fund.

The Board meets monthly on a Tuesday evening in the centre of the Borough. In between meetings we carry out specific tasks in small groups, usually via Zoom, and also work for a few hours each week via email.

If you are interested in applying for thisvoluntaryposition, please email gill@inspirehounslow.co.uk  for more information or an application form.

What skills do I need?

We are seeking trustees with one or more of the following skills:

• Financial. legal, grant-giving, fund-raising.
• Communications, marketing and social media,
• Knowledge of Hounslow and its communities, especially its young people,
• Education, sport, culture, the arts and their voluntary and charitable sectors,
• Good communications skills,
• A committed individual dedicated to help make a difference.
• We would especially welcome applications from residents from the London Borough of Hounslow.

When do I need to be available?

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Details

The Board meets monthly on a Tuesday evening in the centre of the Borough. In between meetings we carry out specific tasks in small groups, usually via Zoom, and also work for a few hours each week via email.