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  • VO69264
  • Board/trustee role

Description

Key Responsibilities of a Trustee:
• Collaborate with fellow Trustees to provide strategic leadership and governance to CACE.
• Ensure that our charity operates in line with its mission, values, and legal responsibilities.
• Review and approve budgets, financial reports, and funding applications to maximize our impact.
• Support our management team in delivering high-quality care and services to older people.
• Engage in fundraising and community engagement activities to promote our cause.
• We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in HR and employment law, finance, and charity governance experience but we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are committed to our cause. Previous Trustee experience is not always essential as we provide induction and training

Organisation aims and objectives

To provide an outlet for carers of the elderly and to give elderly people the chance to participate in outings, shopping trips provided by CACE befrienders.

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Monthly

Restrictions

Travel details: Board meetings are monthly. Most meetings are held in person at the CACE offices early evening.

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Out of pocket travel expenses
Training details: Trustee induction and training programme available

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