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Trustee of Arun Sunshine Group

For Arun Sunshine Group

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We are seeking Trustees to ensure that our organisation complies with its governing document (i.e. its trust deed, constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

In addition to the statutory duties, each trustee is expected use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. The committee only meets four times per year, at Creative Heart.

If our mission to advance the development and welfare of adults with learning difficulties and impairments, resonates with you, please get in touch!

Skills

• A commitment to the organisation
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• An ability to think creatively
• A willingness to speak their mind
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

About Arun Sunshine Group

Arun Sunshine Group aims to provide a regular break for carers by providing a safe and friendly befriending service and social programme for adults (minimum age 18) with a learning difficulty in their care.

The group aims to counter isolation, provide friendship, company and stimulation whilst aiming to improve communication and social skills. Activities include Board games, Jigsaws, Arts & Crafts, and trips out to local pubs etc.

We meet at Creative Heart, 42-44 Beach Road, Littlehampton BN17 5HT, on alternate Sundays from 2pm to 5pm. Our registered office is, 4 The Waterside, River Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5TA

Details

• No - DBS check required
• Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
• Yes - Expenses reimbursed
• Yes - Health and Safety Policy
• Yes - Is it fully accessible
• Yes - Ongoing support
• Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
• No - Suitable for Under 18's
• Yes - Training provided
  In house induction training by the Committee Chair
• Yes - Volunteer induction
• Yes - Volunteer Policy
• Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
• Yes - Written role description

Availability

The Committee meets four times per year from 4pm to 5pm on a Sunday meeting day. There are other times when you may be asked to help i.e. at fund raising events a few times per year.

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