PDAP Trustee

 Pennine Domestic
Abuse Partnership

PDAP Trustee Board
The Board can have up to 12 trustees at any one time, drawn from the public, private and not-for profit sectors who bring a range
of expertise to support the charity in meeting its objectives.

The board meets every quarter at the head office in Huddersfield.  Trustees service a three-year term which may be renewed
twice.  They are unpaid volunteers but are reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses and childcare or similar costs incurred as a
result of attending meetings.

Trustees will usually be recruited from amongst existing members who have become familiar with the work of PDAP and its
board. Occasionally an applicant with much-needed skills may be directly recruited to the board.  All new trustees will be given an
induction and training is offered throughout the term of participation on the board.

Personal requirements of PDAP trustees
We are looking for people who are self-motivated and can work effectively as part of a strategic team.  key attributes include:

•  A commitment to the promotion of diversity and equality, and the advocacy of equal rights.
•  An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a trustee.
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information and speak out.
•  Respect for the views of others and the importance of listening, discussion and reflection about difficult issues.

Independent and impartial judgement along with the ability to think creatively, absorb and analyse complex

Ensure that PDAP complies with its Articles of Association, as well as charity law, company law and all other relevant

Ensure that PDAP uses its resources and money to strengthen its charitable purpose and is used only for the benefit

The duties of a PDAP Trustee
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Ensure that PDAP keeps to the values and purpose set out in its government document – PDAP Articles of
Association – and agrees a long-term strategy for the organisation which can be used to agree targets and evaluate
progress.
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regulations and legislation
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of those which it is dedicated to serve.
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Protect the reputation of PDAP
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Ensure the effective running of PDAP and that effective procedures are in place
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Ensure PDAP’ immediate and long-term financial stability including proper investment of its funds and management
of property.
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•  Actively promote and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equality on the board and throughout the
organisation.
•  Utilise skills to help the board reach sound decisions through appropriate actions and guidance.

Follow appropriate arrangements for the appointment, support and appraisal of the chief executive.

For further information on the general role of trustees visit The Charity Commission Website at
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission/about/publication-scheme
The full role description and person specification for a Trustee is available on request.

Governance of PDAP Board
Governance is how we ensure the Board functions in the best possible way for the good of PDAP. This includes offering an induction
programme for all new trustees, accessible training for members, reviews of the effectiveness of board meetings, an annual check of

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the skills of the trustees to identify the gaps and making sure we meet all the regulatory and other requirements of being a
charity. PDAP is working towards The NCVO Trusted Charity Mark, a quality mark of governance.

Further reading
PDAP Articles of Association and the latest annual review https://www.PDAP.org/resources
The Essential Trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do..
The Essential Trustee published by The Charity Commission
The Charity Governance Code https://www.charitygovernancecode.org/en/pdf INDEPENDENT

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