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Become a Trustee

As a trustee you will have the opportunity to contribute to a great cause and help us achieve our mission. You will:
Be a part of an inclusive Christian movement, which transforms communities
Give expression to the Christian faith
Gain experience within a supportive, challenging and empowering board
Receive training and development support
Impact people's lives through housing, education, childcare and youth and community work.
Influence and network at a national level

Trustee Duties

As a member of the Board of Trustees, you become both the trustee of a registered charity and director of a company limited by guarantee.

Along with colleagues on the Board, you will be responsible for making sure that the affairs of the charity are conducted legally and properly.

The Board is also responsible for ensuring effective governance, setting and monitoring the strategic direction and policies and general governance. Support and guidance will be given to help you learn and effectively undertake your role.

Please read the following guidance:
The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do (CC3)

What we are looking for

Do you have industry related experience in risk and audit, marketing and communications, safeguarding, finance or HR? If so we want to hear from you. Having read the trustee essentials guidance we welcome your application.

Alternatively if you do not have experience in these specialisms we still want to hear from you as we value kindness and empathy to the position of young people and communities.

We are passionate about diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those of different races, ethnicity, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, age and religion. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Application and selection process

Step 1

In the first instance we would encourage you to reach out to either Gillian Sewell, CEO or Theo Vesey, Governance and Compliance Manager.

Clicking the button below will download our Trustee Candidate Pack.

Step 2

Complete the online application form and submit with your CV.

Step 3

Informal conversation with CEO, followed by an interview with two members of our current trustee board to learn more about our values, the current board and expectations of trustees and then a final interview with the Chair.

Step 4

A Nominations Committee will consider all applications.

Step 5

Successful candidates will then be announced at the next Board meeting following approval.

Contact us

If you have any enquiries or you would like an informal chat about the role, please email:

[email protected]

Apply to be a YMCA Derbyshire Trustee

Personal Details

Name

Phone Number

Please outline what motivates you to apply to become a trustee of YMCA Derbyshire. (500 words max).

How do you think your skills, experience and qualities will enable you to fulfil the role of a Trustee, as described in the Trustee Application Pack (500 words max).

Describe how your values align with the Christian ethos and core values of Protect, Trust, Hope, Persevere, upheld by YMCA Derbyshire?