Trustee

• Ensuring the charity operates in accordance with its governing document, charity law, and the requirements of the Charity Commission​
• Reviewing and approving key policies, and ensuring the board has oversight of any significant compliance or legal issues​
• Contributing to board-level risk management and ensuring mitigation is adequate​
• Ensuring the charity's governance structures and practices remain fit for purpose ​
• Providing constructive challenge on proposals and decisions, offering support and challenge to the Director ​
• Remaining accountable to the communities and organisations the charity serves

Skills

We are looking for candidates bringing expertise skills and experience from a broad range of areas. We're particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:​

• Building management, e.g. Community spaces, coworking spaces​
• Law, particularly property law​
• Fundraising​
• Strategy and development​

If you don't have expertise in these areas but think you have experiences that would make a contribution to Community Base please do approach us.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Sound judgement backed up by scrutiny and charity law​
• The confidence to offer constructive challenge​
• A collaborative approach to working with fellow trustees, staff and external advisers​
• A genuine commitment to Community Base’s purpose and values​
• Committed to transparency, accountability and good governance​

Benefits

From our building on Queens Road, we have provided a range of vital services to a thriving community of local charities and community groups since 1997, and we are a cornerstone of the non-profit community in the city. Becoming a Trustee at Community Base is an opportunity to contribute to the strategic development and long-term impact of a unique charity.

Expenses paid.

Gain experience in charity governance and strategy.

Practical Considerations

Community Base is located centrally a few minutes from Brighton train station and is on or a few minutes walk from many bus routes.

Support Disabled

Community Base is committed to a voluntary sector that reflects the city it serves. We particularly welcome applications from people currently under-represented on charity boards, including people from Black, Asian and minoritized ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

When do I need to be available?

Details	Minimum: 3 hours/month (2-hour board meeting + prep), in person (evenings)​ ​Initially: up to 1/2 day/month (with flexibility around your personal and professional commitments) ​ Two in-person events per year (e.g., Away Day, AGM)​ Potential increased involvement during periods of change, or other key organisational needs.

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Where does this role take place?

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