Want to make a difference to the lives of LGBT people experiencing domestic violence? You may know we have helpline volunteer vacancies, but we're also looking for more trustees.
What is a trustee, you might ask? Do-it.org describes it best so forgive me for nabbing their words:
Charity trustees are the people legally responsible for the overall management and decision-making in a charity. Other than in exceptional circumstances, trustees are volunteers.
What do trustees do?
Trustees are responsible for the direction and performance of their charity.
Who can be a trustee?
No-one under the age of 18 can be appointed as a trustee, and some people are disqualified by law from acting as charity trustees. This includes:
- anyone who has been convicted of an offence involving deception or dishonesty, unless the conviction is spent
- anyone who is an undischarged bankrupt
- anyone who has previously been removed from trusteeship of a charity by the court or the Charity Commissioners
- anyone who is under a disqualification order under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.
Here are some Broken Rainbow specifics:
- we're a LGBT organisation so you need to identify as LGBT.
- we're UK based and would love to have trustees from areas such as Wales, Scotland, NI - and also rural regions.
- we're especially looking for a treasurer.
Sounds interesting? Want more information?
You can look at our site for more info: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
You can also nab the trustee application forms here:
Trustee role description:
http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/JobDescriptionTrustees.doc
Trustee application form:
http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/ApplicationFormTrustee.doc
We are holding trustee interviews on the 2nd June so grab a form and whizz it back to the office: mail@broken-rainbow.org.uk
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Thanks!
Broken Rainbow Team
Note: Do you have a mailing list? Do you have space for our trustee recruitment advert? Or do you know someone who might be interested - if so:
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We'd love it if you sent it around.
