Become a Trustee
Become a Charity Trustee
This is your chance to become a charity trustee at SNF. Safe New Futures is a mental health and employment charity committed to transforming lives across our community. For over 25 years, we have provided mental health employment support to individuals facing poverty, mental health issues, and unemployment, and barriers to employment. Through our free mental health support programmes and mental health back-to-work services, we help people rebuild confidence and move into education, training, or work. Now, we are seeking passionate individuals to become charity trustees and support our mission. By strengthening our leadership team, you will help expand mental health programmes in the UK and create lasting change.
What is a Trustee and Why Are They Important?
A trustee is a vital part of any charity’s leadership. Trustees play an essential role in overseeing the strategic direction and operations of the organisation. Becoming a charity trustee is a huge responsibility with an even bigger feeling of reward. They ensure that the charity stays true to its vision, mission, and values, maintaining legal and fiscal responsibility while supporting the management team as a ‘critical friend.’ Trustees are ambassadors for the charity, promoting its work and building a network of support within the community.
Why Safe New Futures Charity?
Becoming a charity trustee and joining the board of Safe New Futures, which means becoming part of a dedicated, grassroots organisation that actively changes lives for the better. Our programmes help individuals rebuild their self-esteem, develop resilience, and gain the skills they need to thrive. As a trustee, you will help shape our strategy, oversee our financial resources, and guide us as we grow and adapt to meet the needs of our community.
Trustee Roles and Responsibilities at Safe New Futures
- Overseeing the charity’s direction and strategies to align with its vision, mission, and values.
- Ensuring proper fiscal oversight of the charity’s financial resources and assets.
- Monitoring governance and internal processes.
- Acting as a ‘critical friend’ to the management team, providing guidance and support.
- Ensuring the charity operates within the required legal framework.
- Collaborating with the CEO to create an annual business plan and regularly monitoring progress.
- Serving as an ambassador and actively promoting the charity’s work.
Key governance practices:
- Trustees receive quarterly reports and financial statements ahead of meetings.
- An annual report is prepared to provide transparency and review the year’s progress.
- A comprehensive Trustee Governance Process is in place for strategic or high-risk decisions.
Each trustee has ownership of specific policies and procedures, including safeguarding, HR processes, and finance and data protection policies, each with designated review dates.
What We’re Looking For In A Charity Trustee
We are looking for individuals with a passion for supporting their community and skills that align with Safe New Futures’ mission.
What’s In It For You?
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
- The chance to work alongside a committed and passionate team.
- Experience in governance and strategic leadership within a well-respected charity.
- The personal satisfaction of contributing to a cause that truly matters.
Ready to Make a Difference As A Trustee? Become A Charity Trustee
If you have the drive, expertise, and heart to support Safe New Futures as a trustee, we’d love to hear from you. Complete the form below to register for more information and become a charity Trustee.
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Completing this form will allow us to reach out to you with more information about the role, upcoming trustee events, and the next steps in becoming part of Safe New Futures.
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