It’s Trustees’ Week, the time of year when we celebrate the incredible individuals who make up our board of Trustees.
Our board of Trustees play a crucial role in guiding our vision, mission and overall management and are responsible for;
Strategic Direction: set the overall direction and support the development of the organisation
Quality: maintain the Performance and Quality Framework established by the national citizens advice network
Legal Compliance: ensuring we adhere to all relevant charity( and other) laws and regulations
Finance: overseeing our finances to ensure we comply with legal, accounting and reporting requirements
Accountability: holding staff accountable to ensure we effectively meet the needs of our local community
Resource Management: work with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the organisation has the resources needed to help and support the local community
Stakeholder Engagement: make sure there is regular and effective communication with stakeholders about the charity’s purposes, work, and achievements. This includes providing information that enables them to measure the charity’s success in achieving its purpose.
Would you like to become a Trustee with Citizens Advice Hart?
We are currently looking for a Chair of Board of Trustees.