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LCA board of TrustEEs: member

 
  

Summary:

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service in a welcoming community environment?

Langworthy Cornerstone is a community centre in Salford which focuses on health and wellbeing.

Langworthy Cornerstone Association is seeking dedicated and skilled individuals within the community to join our Trustee Board and help steer us through our next stages of development.

What will you be doing?

You will play a key role in shaping Langworthy Cornerstone Association’s future, enabling us to reach more people, enhance our services, and create lasting impact.

The role is voluntary and the time commitment will involve:

  • Attending monthly board meetings and our AGM.
  • Attendance at specific sub groups/committees.

Overall average time commitment of maximum; 6 hours per month including training.

Reasonable Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with Charity Commission guidelines.

The Trustees have developed an 8-point strategic plan and you will be working as part of the Team towards the achievement of the strategic goals within the plan.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking individuals to fill the role of Chair and other Trustees.

Specific Criteria for the Chair:
  • Ensure that the trustee body functions effectively, meetings are led inclusively, and the board carries out its duties.
  • Lead the board in governing itself well, setting the strategic direction of the charity, creating a positive culture within the charity and holding the CEO and staff properly accountable.
  • Monitoring the agreed actions from board meetings to ensure that decisions are implemented properly and in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that the trustee board annually reviews its structure, effectiveness, delegations and key policies, and implements agreed changes as necessary.
  • Build a strong, positive and respectful relationship with the CEO and engage staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
  • Act as an ambassador for the charity, representing its interests and values to external stakeholders.
Essential Criteria for Trustees:
  • Trustees will support the Board by providing capacity and expertise, allowing it to focus on the key issues in the limited time it has.
  • Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
  • Comply with the charity’s governing document and the law.
  • Act in the charity’s best interests.
    Manage the charity’s resources responsibly.
  • Act with reasonable care and skill and ensure the organisation is accountable.
General Criteria for all Trustees:
  • A strong commitment and genuine interest to make an impact in the community.
  • Relevant skills and experience
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Minimum age of 18
Priority Areas of Focus:

We are seeking a variety of expertise and lived experience in the following areas, including:

Skills in:

  • Governance
  • Finance, Fundraising
  • Contracts Management
  • Human Resource and Operations Management
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Marketing strategy
  • Strategic Development and Growth Planning
  • Technology, Business Analysis
What difference will you make? 

We are seeking a number of dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help steer Langworthy Cornerstone Association through the next important stages of our development. Our work connects residents to a range of activities and services that improve health and well-being, preventing hospital admissions and secondary care. We partner with local organisations, groups and practitioners to enable, empower, and support the community by providing safe, inclusive, person centred activities that nurture growth and improve health and wellbeing.

Before you apply

To apply, please contact bev.fletcher@langworthycornerstone.co.uk with all relevant information and why you are fit for the role.

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