Emma Simmons Charity is a small, local charity in Ramsgate providing low cost community almshousing that is held in trust for local people who are in housing need.
We are looking to expand our Board with new volunteer trustees with a passion for supporting older people, a variety of skills, or with experience in either property, social housing, heritage, law and finance.
What will you be doing?
We expect that Trustees will:
Act as an ambassador for our work, putting our interests first
Attend our community events, when possible
Help to generate and support funding leads
Assist with the appointment of new beneficiary residents
Attend bi-annual Board Meetings
Sign off our annual accounts and Trustees report
Assist with sign-off on payments
What difference will you make?
By joining our Board, you will help ensure the charity’s effective governance, financial sustainability, and compliance with the law, thereby safeguarding the charity’s future and providing a secure, supportive home for residents.
You will help to lead the local almshouse community and collaborate to achieve the charity’s core mission of providing affordable homes and care to those in need.
What are we looking for?
· A commitment to the charity’s values and principles.
· A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
· Good, independent judgement, courage, common sense and diplomacy.
· A willingness to speak their mind.
· A desire to implement the highest standards of governance.
· An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
· An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
· Ability to listen to and welcome alternative opinions and experiences.
· A commitment to the following principles of public life: (Government Committee on Standard in Public Life): honesty, integrity, objectivity, accountability, selflessness, openness, and leadership.
How to apply?
Please contact Jeni Hoskin, Clerk to the charity on jeni@openalms.co.uk / 01376 502500 to discuss the role or to express your interest.
Applicants may be invited to meet with the Chair in Ramsgate in October