Trustee

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A note from the Chair of Trustees

Thank you for considering becoming a Trustee with Community Impact Bucks.

I hope that you find the information provided below of interest and that it will encourage you to
apply for this important role. We have a strong Trustee Board and we would like to make it even
stronger.

At Community Impact Bucks we believe that strong, vibrant communities are built by people
dedicated to making a difference. Our team is a diverse group of individuals committed to
supporting and empowering charities, community groups and residents in Buckinghamshire.

With a great reputation, a strong hard-working team and an expert supportive board of trustees, we
are looking for individuals who are passionate about our vision to enable and develop strong and
vibrant communities throughout Buckinghamshire and can bring expertise and professional skills to
our Board of trustees.

Below you will find a role description and some background information about Community Impact
Bucks (CIB). I hope that you find this of interest and look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

Michael Schindler

Chair of Trustees
Community Impact Bucks

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Board Trustee Role Specification

Join our Board of Trustees and help Buckinghamshire’s charities, communities
and volunteers.

About Community Impact Bucks

At Community Impact Bucks we are passionate about helping people to get involved and make a
difference in their communities:

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 We support hundreds of communities and causes across Buckinghamshire by helping
charities and voluntary groups to be the best they can be – perhaps by helping them find
funding, run their organisation or find volunteers.

•  By helping local residents to find volunteering roles, we support people who want to give
back to their communities while at the same time help local charities to find the volunteers
they may need to support vital services.

•  And through our community services, we help to build strong, resilient communities and

directly help people – the elderly, vulnerable and socially isolated – where we see an unmet
need.

For more than 45 years we have had a positive impact on a multitude of people and causes across
the county – as a key cornerstone charity we help other charities, volunteers and community groups
to thrive; inspiring people to volunteer; running projects; building strong communities; and helping
strengthen leadership throughout the voluntary sector.

With a new CEO in place this year we are now working on our long-term strategy for sustainable
growth.

This is a challenging and exciting time for Community Impact Bucks. As we embark on this crucial
next phase we are delighted to have an excellent CEO, supported by a strong senior management
team and a wider team of hard working, committed and experienced staff and volunteers.

A dynamic and committed Board of Trustees bring fresh vision and energy, understanding the need
for change and who bring much of the expertise needed to actively support the organisation to
develop and grow. However, at such a crucial time for the organisation, we have identified the need
for additional Trustees to fill critical skill gaps in the current Board and who will bring specific
knowledge and capabilities to support the organisation in its development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our
communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our
organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and
supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds,
particularly those from under-represented communities.

The Roles

At this crucial time for the organisation, the Board now seeks to recruit two or three new Trustees
who will fulfil all the general responsibilities of the position of Trustee as well as bring specific
expertise in order to complement the current skillset of the Board.

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The Trustee Role

 General capabilities and responsibilities:

All Trustees will:

•  Ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and

any other relevant legislation or regulations.

•  Attend quarterly Board and committee meetings and contribute actively in the role of the

Trustee in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation.

•  Safeguard the reputation and promote the values of the organisation.
•  Contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the organisation, working collaboratively

with other trustees as well as the Chief Executive and the Senior Leadership Team.

•  Be prepared to actively contribute to debate and decisions pertaining to the current operation

and future development Community Impact Bucks.

•  Make themselves familiar with Charity Commission Guidance The Essential Trustee

In addition to these general capabilities, we are keen to attract Trustees with the following
experience or expertise:

Specific skills & experience

Experts by Experience

We welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, in particular those with direct
experience of our services, or of the issues our clients face. This could include: people who have set
up or run a small charity; people who have volunteered extensively in the community; people from
under-represented communities such as people who experience racism, disabled people, young
people, older people or their carers, people from rural communities, and people who have
experienced financial insecurity.

You do not necessarily need previous board experience. You will receive a full induction and will be
supported by other Board Members and the Chief Executive in your role.

This list is not exhaustive; if you are unsure whether your experience would be useful in this role,
please get in touch with our Chair, Michael Schindler for a chat: He can be contacted at
mike.schindler@communityimpactbucks.org.uk.

We are particularly looking for trustees with experience in HR, fundraising and income generation,
business skills and charity experience.

Personal qualities

All the candidates must be willing to demonstrate the following personal qualities:

•  Commitment to the aims, objectives and values of Community Impact Bucks
•  Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the organisation
•  Strategic vision
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Independent judgement
•  Ability to think creatively
•  Willingness to express her/his opinion
•  Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
•  Ability to bring specific needed skills, experience or perspective to the board

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•  Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Knowledge /Experience/ Qualities

The following Knowledge, Experience and Qualities are essential:

•  High levels of personal and professional integrity, taking responsibility for own decisions and

actions

•  Personal values congruent with Community Impact Bucks and which comply with the Seven

Principles of Public Life.

The following Knowledge, Experience and Qualities are desirable, although each Trustee will receive
a full induction and will be supported by other Board Members and the Chief Executive in their role:

•  Experience of working with trustees, a board or equivalent body.
•  An appreciation of the wider voluntary sector, including current national policies
•  A broad appreciation of charity and/or company law; safeguarding; health and safety; and

HR legislation

We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply:

Please send a CV and covering letter to info@communityimpactbucks.org.uk. Please include:

-  why you are interested in being a Trustee for Community Impact Bucks
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-  what do you see as the greatest challenges for the Charity Sector over the next few years

the skills and experience you can bring to the role