Trustee role: Fund raising

Specific responsibilities 

• Contribute to planning and reviewing the Trustees’ short- and long-term development strategies 

• Guide the development of a diverse fundraising strategy across grants, individual giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, and events

• Advise and discuss fund raising priorities, opportunities and risks with Trustees

• Lead on writing grant applications that help realise the Centre’s shorter and longer term strategic plans

• Help develop relationships with local businesses, community groups and partners

• Provide insight into events / campaigns / initiatives that can increase engagement and support from the local community and health providers.

Shared responsibilities:

• • Defining the organisation's goals, mission, and long-term strategy in collaboration with Centre Management.

  • Setting budgets, managing, and ensuring the financial health of the organisation

  • Ensuring adherence to legal requirements, regulations, and the charity's own governing documents.

  • Monitoring care quality, service user safety, and assessing performance metrics.

  • Identifying and mitigating risks to the charity, including its reputation and assets

Additional information: 

• Trustee appointment is nominally for a 3-year term, extendable for up to 3 terms

• Monthly Trustee Meetings are held at The Autumn Centre on a Tuesday lunchtime

• This is an unpaid voluntary position; any reimbursement of expenses must be agreed upon in advance of any costs being incurred.