An unremunerated and non-executive role. Travel and any reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Acquisitions International Most Supportive Food and Hygiene Bank of East of England 2023 and 2026, Necessities UK exists to provide relief to families and individuals in communities who are dealing with the systematic failures of local, national and global economic and social policies. Our mission is to provide essential 5-day supplies to those in need, without any form of quotas, offering practical support and sustained hope to break the cycle of poverty and inequality and inspire real change in the lives of those fighting against all forms of discrimination regardless of their faith or nationality, excluding nobody. We are doing this because the poverty gap is increasing while global uncertainty continues to grow compounded by the economic and social impact of an increasing number of global emergencies. With the generosity of our partners and volunteers and with the strong convictions of our Christian Faith we pray in solidarity for a more caring and equal world as we all listen with our hearts and support advocacy for true reform.

Gearing up for our spring launch we are seeking to appoint two additional Trustees to join our Board. We would like to hear from candidates from a variety of backgrounds but particularly welcome experience in community outreach, partnerships, strategic growth, nutrition, fundraising, and tackling poverty and hunger in the UK.

As a Trustee, you will provide strategic oversight and lead in ensuring good governance is applied to our work and ensure it is genuinely effective so that we deliver our charitable purpose. You will have close relationships with other Trustees and the founder/managing director and spend time getting to know how we make a difference in the local Essex community.

Main Trustee Responsibilities

Promoting and developing the charity

Support our Mission and Strategy model to tackle poverty within Thurrock

Comply with our Governing Document and the Law

Act in the best interests of Necessities UK

Ensure we are accountable

Manage our resources responsibly

To be a pool of expertise and advice to the team in overseeing the implementation of the work of the charity.

Ensure good functioning of the Board with effective decision-making and information sharing processes, positive group dynamics, and reflection, learning and development as necessary.

Strategic Development

Research and identify new food and hygiene partners for the food network by working with the managing director to develop relationships and partnerships with external organisations to raise awareness and the profile of Necessities UK, particularly within the local and national government, national charities and volunteer agencies.

Ensure that Necessities UK meets its business growth targets to ensure the financial viability of Necessities UK’s expansion phase plan.

Develop our presence in the community

To support and promote the development of projects that advance the aims of Necessities UK and its mission.

Governance

Be responsible for the continuity of high standards in all aspects and with all stakeholders both internal and external.

Ensure the charity has good governance practices and standards in finance, fundraising and operations.

Skills and behaviours required

Acts with reasonable care and skill

Good communication skills

Independent judgement

Ability to work effectively within the team

Approachable

Appropriate training is given to help first-time trustees.

Please be aware that the successful applicant will be subject to three checks:

· A DBS

· Credit Check - Via our Bank

· Trustee disqualification check - Via the Charity Commission

Please apply by submitting your CV and a short paragraph expressing your interest in the role.

Check out our website www.necessitiesuk.org

Thank you

We appreciate the global attraction that we get from our recruitment ads however at present we cannot support visa applications for this role and do ask that applicants have the right to work and volunteer in the UK before applying.

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