Trustees for Environmental Charity - Volunteer

Bring your expertise to the board of a charity restoring nature and supporting communities. Stroud Valleys Project is seeking Trustees, particularly those with financial experience, to support our aim of helping people and nature thrive, together.

What difference will you make?

All our volunteers are a vital and treasured part of our team, but without our Trustees, we simply couldn't function. As a trustee, you will play an important role in helping Stroud Valleys Project continue to grow its impact.

Your contribution will help ensure that the charity can

• Protect and enhance local natural environments
• Connect more people with nature
• Support communities to live more sustainably
• Create a healthier and greener Stroud District

Your skills and insight will help shape the direction of the charity and strengthen its ability to deliver lasting environmental and community benefits.

What are we looking for?

We welcome applications from people who bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a commitment to our mission to help the people and nature of the Stroud District thrive, together. We are keen to broaden the diversity of perspectives on our board and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We Are Particularly Interested In People With Experience In

• Finance, accounting or financial management
• Treasurer roles or financial oversight in organisations or charities
• Charity or company law
• IT or technology
• Human resources or people management

Financial expertise is especially valuable to us at this time, and there may be an opportunity for a trustee to support the board in a Treasurer-type role. You do not need previous trustee experience – support and training will be provided.

Personal qualities

We are looking for people who

• Can think strategically and exercise sound judgement
• Communicate effectively and contribute to board discussions
• Are passionate about nature, communities and sustainability
• Are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Are willing to act in the best interests of the charity

What will you be doing?

Stroud Valleys Project has been helping the people and nature of the Stroud District to thrive for the last 35 years. We are now at a crucial point in our development and are seeking Trustees who can help us to grow sustainably so that we can carry on our vital work for the next 35 years and beyond. We are currently restructuring our core staffing team, so this is an ideal time for new trustees to bring fresh ideas and innovation to our organisation.

As a trustee, you will help provide strategic direction, governance and oversight for the charity.

Working collaboratively with other board members and the CEO, you will help ensure the charity is well‑run, financially sustainable and able to maximise its impact.

Our trustees collectively

• Support and guide the charity’s strategy and priorities
• Monitor performance and impact against our goals
• Provide oversight of financial plans, budgets and accounts
• Ensure the charity meets its legal and governance responsibilities
• Identify and manage key risks
• Support and constructively challenge the CEO and leadership team

As a small charity, trustees may occasionally provide advice or input beyond meetings, particularly in areas where they have relevant expertise.

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