Volunteer Trustees | Disability Peterborough
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Volunteer Trustees | Disability Peterborough
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Join a charity that’s been empowering local, physically disabled people for over 30 years.
What difference will you make?
As a trustee, you can help us continue delivering essential services that improve independence, well-being, and access to rights for thousands of physically disabled people every year. Your input will help us Develop and sustain life-changing programs like our Handyperson Service, Wellbeing Calls, and Shopmobility. Advocate for policy change and champion the rights of disabled individuals locally and nationally. Ensure that our services remain relevant, inclusive, and informed by those who use them. By lending your time, insight, and passion, you directly support our mission to create a society where disabled people are valued equally, listened to, and included. You won’t just be shaping strategy - you'll be changing lives.
What are we looking for?
We particularly welcome individuals with lived experience - whether through a personal disability, supporting a close family member with a disability, or working within the disability sector. We’re seeking trustees with the following attributes Commitment to the vision and values of Disability Peterborough Willing to devote the necessary expertise, contacts and time to contribute effectively to the role Knowledge of disability issues and relevant legislation Good, independent judgement Ability to think creatively and strategically Willingness to question, speak their mind and listen to others Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a Company Director and charity Trustee Keen to learn Willing to work within the guidance on Good Governance and legally eligible to be a charity Trustee/ Company Director No Prior Experience Required Whether you have prior board experience or not, we welcome all applicants. What matters most is your passion, commitment, and willingness to contribute.
What will you be doing?
As a Board member of Disability Peterborough, you will serve as both a Director of the Company and a Trustee of the Charity. You will play an integral part in guiding the strategic direction of the charity to meet the needs of physically disabled people of Peterborough, ensuring it fulfils its objectives and operates in accordance with its charity objects and Articles of Association as a Company Ltd by Guarantee. Board members are expected to gain an understanding of the organisation’s purpose, contribute their broad expertise through 6 - 8 Board meetings to make sure that the charity is strategically positioned to deliver the most effective services to physically disabled and operating good governance practice. The estimated time commitment is approximately 4 hours per month. This includes attending Board meetings, reviewing documents, and carrying out occasional follow-up tasks. Please see the candidate pack for a full list of responsibilities.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Individual and Family Services
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