Trustee

Someone Cares are changing its structure to become a CIO. We require trustees to enable us to fulfil this. As a Trustee at Someone Cares, you will provide strategic direction, oversee the charity's governance, and help ensure we deliver on our mission to support vulnerable individuals. Trustees attend regular board meetings, contribute their expertise, and work collaboratively with fellow trustees and the management team to maintain high standards of transparency and accountability. This voluntary role is ideal for those with a commitment to making a tangible difference in the community, regardless of prior trustee experience.

What skills do I need?

Someone Cares is a person-centred organisation, which means our focus is on building strong relationships organisation-wide. Below is a list of desired but not required things we are on the lookout for. We are happy to hear from you if you feel you can help.

• Strategic thinking and planning

• Financial literacy and budget oversight

• Understanding of governance and legal responsibilities

• Commitment to the charity’s aims and values

• Risk management and problem-solving abilities

• Teamwork and collaborative working

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Decision-making and sound judgement

• Ability to scrutinise and challenge constructively

• Experience in fundraising or income generation (desirable)

• Awareness of safeguarding and diversity issues

• Confidentiality and integrity

About Someone Cares

Someone Cares provides free counselling and ISVA support to those aged 11 years and over who have experienced abuse with a specific focus on sexual and domestic abuse.

When do I need to be available?

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Details

Times when people are available could vary, we would work around people's availability when possible.