We’re Looking For Trustees – especially in Scotland, Wales, NI, and rural areas

May 5, 2009 in LGBT domestic violence, volunteers, web stuff

Want to make a difference to the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people experiencing domestic violence? You may know we have helpline volunteer vacancies, but we’re also looking for more trustees.

What is a trustee, you might ask? Do-it.org describes it best so forgive me for nabbing their words:

Charity trustees are the people legally responsible for the overall management and decision-making in a charity. Other than in exceptional circumstances, trustees are volunteers.

What do trustees do?

Trustees are responsible for the direction and performance of their charity.

Who can be a trustee?

No-one under the age of 18 can be appointed as a trustee, and some people are disqualified by law from acting as charity trustees. This includes:

- anyone who has been convicted of an offence involving deception or dishonesty, unless the conviction is spent

- anyone who is an undischarged bankrupt

- anyone who has previously been removed from trusteeship of a charity by the court or the Charity Commissioners

- anyone who is under a disqualification order under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.

Here are some Broken Rainbow specifics:

- we’re a LGBT organisation so you need to positively identify as LGBT.

- we’re UK based and would love to have trustees from areas such as Wales, Scotland, NI – and also rural regions.

- we’re especially looking for a treasurer.

Sounds interesting? Want more information?

You can look at our site for more info: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

You can also get the trustee application forms here:

Trustee role description: http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/JobDescriptionTrustees.doc

Trustee application form: http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/ApplicationFormTrustee.doc

We are holding trustee interviews on the 2nd June so grab a form and whizz it back to the office: mail@broken-rainbow.org.uk

Thanks!