Trustee

Trustees have independent control over, and legal responsibility for, Age UK Devon’s management and administration.

Where:

Our Trustee Board Meetings are held in Exeter.

When:

Trustees are required to attend in-person Board meetings held in April, July, October and January. Meetings usually take between 2-3 hours.

Trustees can also be members of our Strategy Committee, and/or Finance Committee which meets virtually one month prior to each Board meeting.

Key Responsibilities

• Complying with Age UK Devon's governing document and the law.
• Being enthusiastic for the work of Age UK Devon, and having the time, ability, and commitment to carry out the duties of a Board member.
• Acting in Age UK Devon’s best interests by working closely with other Trustees and Senior Managers to provide sound strategic direction and decision making based on current best information.
• Safeguarding the good name and values of Age UK Devon.
• Managing Age UK Devon’s resources responsibly to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the 2024-27 Strategic Plan, annual Business Plans and budgets.
• Being accountable to the charity, employees and volunteers.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of the third sector, have been a trustee for another charity, and /or have a real interest in older people.
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of Age UK Devon, in promoting it in the best interests of its stakeholders and staff.
• Strategic vision and understanding.
• Good independent judgment.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Understanding of legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, together with an understanding of the financial aspects of running a charity.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing an independent perspective.
• Possess integrity, objectivity, accountability, honesty.

Our commitment to you:

• We will complete a volunteer induction with you providing information about Age UK Devon, the services we provide and full details of the volunteering role.
• You will recieve weekly updates from the CEO.
• You will be sent Board Papers in advance of meetings.
• Any travel expenses you incur to fullfill the volunteering role.
• You will gain experience of the Third Sector and being on a Board of Trustees.
• You will become apart of the Age UK Devon volunteering team, receiving our regular Volunteering eNewsletter and the opportunity to take part in events/celebrations for our volunteers.
• Free participation at sessions.

Our Values

Our values underpin how we work and help us achieve our mission.

• We support older people in Devon to take positive action to improve their lives, independence and wellbeing.
• We provide clear expert quality assured information, advice and support to help older people make informed choices about their lives.
• We embrace the diversity of our clients, staff and volunteers; and we listen to and value all contributions.
• We promote and enable active and fulfilling later lives.
• We encourage meaningful social connections to tackle loneliness and isolation.

For an informal chat about this role, please call Sophie Littlewood, Chief Executive on 0333 241 2340 or send an email to info@ageukdevon.org.uk.