Trustee

VACANCY FOR TRUSTEES

Do you share our vision of a world free from sexual violence?

Survivors of sexual violence are waiting longer than ever to receive support, rape culture continues to influence society, and many Rape Crisis centres are experiencing funding challenges.

Since its inception in 1984 GRASAC has been working to meet the changing needs of survivors of sexual abuse. We now need trustees to support the charity to continue to adapt, during a time of significant challenge and opportunity.

GRASAC is part of a growing movement of organisations that are driving change, centred on the voices of survivors, and driven by an inspiring and passionate team of staff and volunteers.

Survivors need specialist support to cope with trauma and navigate a system where justice can feel out of reach. Our services are accessible and inclusive to all survivors of sexual abuse, regardless of gender identity, while remaining centred on the experiences of women and girls by maintaining a feminist ethos in the way the charity is run.

By joining the Board, you will be joining a board of brilliant women* to lead and shape the charity through these challenging times to deliver the best service we can for adults and children across Gloucestershire and ensure its long-term sustainability.

We are not looking for experience on Boards, and especially welcome enquiries from women from minoritised and under-represented groups and communities. If this sounds of interest but you are unsure about whether you have the right experience or skills, do get in touch to receive a copy of our trustee recruitment pack or an informal chat.

We are looking for women from a range of personal and work backgrounds who have a range of skills. We are particularly looking for women with experience in Marketing and communications, Fundraising, Business development and networking, and Running an operational organisation or large team.

We welcome applications from women of all ages, especially black and minority ethnic women and younger women, who are currently under-represented on our board. This position is unpaid, but reasonable travel expenses will be covered.

*These roles are restricted to women only, under Schedule 9, part 1, Equality Act 2010.

We run a rolling programme of trustee recruitment so do please contact us at any time if you have the passion to join us.