Trustee for Age UK Surrey (VSNS)

Age UK Surrey is a small but ambitious local independent charity providing services across the whole of the county to help older people aged 50+ make the most of their life. We have been established for over 50 years and are a Brand Partner of Age UK.

Our vision is for older people to improve their wellbeing and independence to get the most from later life. As a person-centred organisation we put older people at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to provide a range of services, support and activities across Surrey to enable people to be resilient throughout the changes and challenges of later life.

Age UK Surrey is currently looking for Trustees to work as part of the Trustee team in providing a governance framework for the Charity. Trustees are also to be able to make effective decisions and be accountable to the Charity Commission.

Board of Trustees Responsibilities:

As a Trustee you would:

• contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in defining the strategic direction of the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating organisational performance against agreed strategic targets.
• protect the reputation of our charity.
• attend quarterly Board meetings and, potentially, committee meetings held twice yearly. Attendance at Board Meetings is in person or remote. Committee meetings are attended remotely.

Supported by:  Board and Chair of Trustees and CEO.

Role Involves:

• Scrutinising Board papers and other communications.
• Abiding by Age UK Surrey’s policies and procedures and ensure these are effectively implemented.
• Participating in activities to promote the Charity to our beneficiaries, funders and the wider public. 

What skills do I need?

Age UK Surrey is looking for Trustees for our Board who may have skills in any of these areas, though not exclusively:

• Legal Experience
• Income Generation
• The NHS
• Digital Marketing Experience.

Trustees will:

• Be committed to the aims and values of the organisation.
• Be willing to provide the level of commitment required for this role.
• Think, strategically, about our charity and about its future direction.
• Think independently and creatively.
• Challenge constructively and courteously.
• Have an understanding of the responsibilities of being a Trustee.
• Be a team player.
• Support the staff team as appropriate.
• Comply with the Age UK Brand Partnership Agreement and Charity Commission guidance.
• Be responsible for the financial position of the Charity, ensure it is operating efficiently and effectively, and delivers on the outcomes defined in its governing document.
• Set the strategic direction and delegate operational responsibility to the CEO.
• Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation and regulations.
• Ensure the organisation uses its resources effectively.
• Protect and manage the property of the Charity and ensure the proper investment of the Charity’s funds.