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Title

Trustee to an Almshouse Charity in Bedford (www.frederickraytrust.org)

Organisation

Frederick Ray Trust

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Website

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What you will be doing

We have vacancies for up to two new trustees following the recent retirement of two members of the board. Residents in or close to Bedford with knowledge of the town, plus some background experience in legal or accountancy work would be ideal but not essential. We believe it is important to have a degree of expertise on our trustee board, in the professions that affect our regular activities. We also encourage attendance at trustee seminars arranged by the Almshouse Association of which we are a member.
The trustees meet quarterly in Bedford for about two hours. We have a remunerated clerk and are very confident that our policies are regularly reviewed and up-to-date.
Three of the existing board of six are direct relatives of the founder but live some distance from Bedford, hence a need to seek new trustees locally.

Activities

Trusteeships & Committees

Skills & Attributes

Building & Maintenance, Evaluating & Reviewing, Managing People, Organising & Planning

Skills Description

Prefer legal and/or accounting experience.

What is in it for you

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Mrs Mandy Newton

Role Address

Home working but two meetings a year held in Bedford and two meetings via Zoom.

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Please contact Mandy Newton

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

Meetings will be held in accessible locations

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

As this is a trustee role, applicants must comply with Charity Commission rules on becoming a trustee which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trustee-board-people-and-skills?step-by-step-nav=3dd66b86-ce29-4f31-bfa2-a5a18b877f11

Location

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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