Trustees wanted for Homeless Charity
Contact person
matthew wiliams
#105803
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Summary
We are seeking committed and skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of our charity.
Detailed description
Why we need trustees
We are seeking committed and skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of our charity. Trustees play a vital role in ensuring that we are well-governed, financially sustainable, and delivering maximum impact for the people we serve.
Areas of expertise we are seeking
We welcome applications from anyone with a passion for our mission, but are particularly interested in individuals with experience in:
• Comms (and marketing) – including social media expertise, to help raise our profile with sponsors, the local community and other funders
• Legal and Compliance – ensuring strong governance and regulatory standards.
• Fundraising and donor relations
• Voluntary/Charity Sector – understanding challenges and opportunities within community-based organisations.
Trustee Role and Commitment
As a volunteer trustee, you will:
· Attend Board meetings (approx. 4 times per year).
· Contribute your expertise to strategy, planning, and decision-making.
· Act as an ambassador for the charity in your networks.
· Ensure that the charity meets its legal, financial, and ethical responsibilities.
· Support our work on a practical level subject to availability
What will you gain?
· The opportunity to use your skills to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
· A chance to share and develop your professional skills in a new context.
· Experience of charity governance and leadership.
· Being part of a committed, passionate team working for positive social change.
Next steps
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer trustee, please apply with a short summary of your experience.
We would then plan to have a short phone call with applicants, to be followed by a visit to our centre and a meeting with existing trustees.
About Cheltenham Open Door
We are a small, community-based charity in Cheltenham dedicated to improving the lives of homeless and disadvantaged adults. Our aim is to offer comfort, community and support in a non-judgemental environment where everyone is treated with compassion and respect. At our guest centre in Alstone Lane Cheltenham we serve around 100 hot meals on 5 days each week, provide washing and laundry facilities, clothes and tents for the homeless, free access to healthcare professionals, a psychologist, podiatrist, hairdresser and signposting to other services.

