We need more trustees. If you care about OneStonegrove and the people who use it, you could help run it. You don’t need any experience. We’ll help you learn.
We take applications all year round, so apply whenever you’re ready.
What do trustees do?
Trustees are in charge of the charity. You won’t run things day to day: our CEO and staff do that. Together with the rest of the board, you’ll:
- set our direction and agree our plans
- keep an eye on our money
- support our CEO and hold them to account
- make sure we follow the law and keep people safe
- help us find new partners, supporters and funders
Who can apply?
Anyone who cares about this place. We especially want to hear from people who live locally. Our board should look like the estate: people of different ages and backgrounds, of every faith and none, whether you rent or own your home.
- Resident trustees live on the Stonegrove estate or close by.
- Co-opted trustees bring skills we need, and can live anywhere.
Some skills would really help: business or charity leadership, governance experience, money and accounts, fundraising, law, the environment, equality and inclusion, and marketing. You don’t need any of them to apply.
How much time does it take?
- 4 board meetings a year, in person at OneStonegrove, plus time to read the papers before each one
- subgroups and other commitments in between meetings. How much time these take varies through the year
- you join for 3 years, and can stay for 3 more if you’d like
Trustees aren’t paid, but we cover reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. You’ll get an induction and training when you join. All our trustees need a DBS check.
How do I apply?
- Tell us about yourself. There’s no form. Email [email protected] with whatever suits you: a short note on why you’d like to join, your CV, or even a video. Please also fill in our equal opportunities monitoring form.
- Come for a chat and a tour. Meet our CEO, see the building and ask anything you like.
- Meet some of the board. We’ll send you the questions in advance.
Not sure yet? Email Gus Alston, our CEO, at [email protected] for an informal chat.
Want to know more?
Read our trustee recruitment pack (PDF, 3 pages) for everything in one place.
New to being a trustee? The Charity Commission’s 5-minute guides for charity trustees are a good place to start.