Trustee

The role of the Trustee is to take an active role in the charity activities. Responsible for governance and strategic direction of the charity with other Board members. To work in partnership and to support contractors and volunteers helping them to achieve the aims of the organisation.

Ensure the charity is run in accordance with the governing document, charity law, company law and that the decisions of the Board and any other appropriate legislation or regulations are upheld.

• Ensure the charity pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• Assisting with the development of strategic plans and ensuring the charity operates efficiently.
• Assisting in setting organisational aims and objectives and setting priorities.
• Supporting other Trustees in their roles.
• Assisting with reports as required and being responsible for own secretarial work.
• Attending and actively participating in monthly Zoom board meetings on a Tuesday from 6.30 to 8.30pm and yearly AGM.
• Seek out new opportunities to work with vulnerable residents in Surrey to promote the success of SDAC Ltd.
• Take delegated roles/tasks for the Board as discussed and agreed with the Chair and report back to the Board.
• Ensure that the charity’s confidentiality and safeguarding policies are adhered to with regards to the management of the charity.

What skills do I need?

A commitment to the mission of SDAC to relieve sickness caused by substance misuse and those struggling with mental health.

• Previous experience of being a Trustee or Director and good understanding and knowledge of charity governance, although not essential.
• Preferably having worked within the community or with a voluntary organisation.
• Ability and skills to contribute objectively to Board meetings.
• Ability and commitment to give the minimum hours per month.
• Exemplary professional integrity.
• Sound independent judgement.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Ability and commitment to give the minimum hours per month.
• Excellent communications skills particularly tact, diplomacy and listening.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to send and receive emails and posses basis IT skills including use of Microsoft Office.

A link to the Safeguarding Children and Adults policies and Equal Opportunities Policy can be found on our website www.surreydrugandalcoholcare.co.uk