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Becoming a Trustee with Mind in Kingston
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We are so pleased you have decided to check out our trustee roles.
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Here’s how we work as a team and details about the roles we are looking to fill.
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If you’d like to be considered please email your CV, cover letter and a short introduction either written, audio or in video to Alexandra@mindinkingston.org.uk telling us why you are interested in joining us and we’ll be in touch.
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Hi,
I'm Kevin!
The Trustee Roles
We are looking for three new trustees, one with the experience to be our board advisor for clinical activity.
We are looking to maintain a diverse board with complimentary backgrounds and skills. We are looking for trustees with a passion for our work and a commitment to better mental health. We are looking for people who can bring lived experience to the role to bring insight and perspective into our planning and decision making, whether gained personally to your own wellbeing, through people close to you, or through professional work.
We would welcome interest from those with former experience of Mind as beneficiaries, staff, volunteers or trustees. We would welcome you if this is your first trustee position, first experience of sitting on a board, or if you are an experienced board member. We are looking to build the best trustee team we can, and that means embracing the benefits of diversity .
We are conscious that our work as a trustee group would currently benefit from the following particular skills and experiences, though please get in touch and let us know your strengths whether on this list or not, we want to explore all opportunities:
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Marketing and Fundraising
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Clinical professional
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Community building
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Outreach and engagement
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Local knowledge of Kingston, Sutton, Merton, or Surrey
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Belonging to one or more communities in Kingston, Sutton, Merton or Surrey
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Bringing lived experience that makes our board more diverse.
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Networked with local businesses or funders
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Trustees and experience of working in the charity sector
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Chair and Trustee at Mind in Kingston
See what our current Trustees say about their experiences here:
Bijal, trustee and part of our HR and EDI Sub-Committee
Hi,
my name is Bijal Dattani-Parek and I serve as a trustee on the board and as you may have noticed, we're looking for some new trustees to join our board so we thought it might be useful to do a day in the life of a trustee video to show you the kind of things that you might get up to she just the way the polls work so that we need six weekly and that these meetings we can discuss a range of issues from diversity, fundraising, growth, HR, or anything else that's real time.
Each board member also brings their own set of experiences and skill set to call and my background is that the lawyer which means that I lead on the legal matters for the organisation, this will entail either speaking about the issues at board level or working with the CEO or with our team to resolve any legal issues that have arisen outside of that boardrooms, also expected to join the subcommittee so I said on the HR subcommittee, I'm also founder and chair to the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Sub-Committee, which is a really important initiative that we're very passionate about and we'd love for you to join that journey with us. I think that's pretty much the centre of the day in the life of trustee online in Kingston. You can be joining board meetings, subcommittee meetings, working group meetings or working directly with the CEO and the team on various issues. In terms of kind of personal opinion. I think this is a really rewarding role. I think over the last few years, it's been really clear that mental health is so so important, and it's been so wonderful to see that I'm in charge of mental health initiatives. And for me personally, it's really rewarding to be able to use my skills in a way that I can help the people. If you're interested in learning more about the role or speaking to one of our team about it, do get in touch and we look forward to hearing from you
Marylin, trustee and part of our EDI Sub-Committee
Hello everyone,
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I'm a trustee for Mind in Kingston. I've been a trustee for some time, and I found the meetings so friendly and amiable, but it also wanting to do more to create services for those who've been through mental illness and listening to our users of our services to see how we should develop further.
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Why not apply and see whether it would be right for you?
Why the vacancies?
Two of our trustees left our board at the end of March having made an immense contribution to the impact of our charity, one as Co Chair of our charity, and Chair of our HR Sub Committee, and one as Chair of our Marketing and Fundraising Sub Committee. Having moved to new areas of the country one has joined the board of the local Mind in their new area and the other has joined the board of a high profile charity in their new area. We are celebrating with them the beginning of the next steps in their personal journeys, and have used their departure as an opportunity to consider how we can improve our contribution as a board further.
So as we look at the successes of the past we also look to the future and are looking to bring new talent with fresh perspectives into our team. We see this as a vital part of our growth. We are growing our revenue and impact, and expanding the scope of services we are offering. To succeed and reach our ambitions we recognise we need to keep growing together as a board and a charity team.
How we work as a group of trustees
We will be a board of ten trustees. Small enough to be agile and engaged, large enough to not overburden anyone. As a group we and our CEO focus on the wellbeing of our trustees, and our staff and volunteer team. We champion better mental health and make sure we practice actions that will help our team model that ambition.
We make time to get to know one another, to understand one another, and to find alignment on both our planning direction, our longer term strategy and on the key decisions that are ahead of us. That requires robust challenge, critical thinking, ensuring a safe space for everyone to contribute and for ideas to be shared, developed and learnt from.
We meet every six weeks as a formal Trustee Board. We also have an email group, what’s app group and encourage open contact between us all so we can all share, engage and stay informed in a way that fits our individual lives.
We have four sub committees of the Board that are formally established and work to support our programme.
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The HR sub committee leads on our policies and procedures, our staffing, risk, and our pay philosophy.
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The Finance sub committee leads on financial reporting, budget setting, use of reserves and project financing.
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The Marketing and Fundraising sub committee leads on our marketing strategy and fundraising strategy.
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The Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (IDE) sub committee gives focus to our work to improve equality of mental outcomes and be more diverse and more inclusive as a charity. The IDE is chaired by a trustee but is an organisation wide group giving focus to our work in support of our equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. Our sub committees and IDE sub committee meet mostly during the day, our trustee board meets in the evenings.
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As trustees we commit ourselves to working with the wider team on key projects and there will be opportunities for you to work on areas that interest you. We are committed to hearing the voices of lived experience to influence all our work, and are investing in gaining greater impact through this work.
Since March 2020 all our trustee work has been done digitally, with meetings hosted on zoom and teams. We anticipate this way of working remaining the same for some time to come. When allowed again, and safe for everyone, we will resume in person meet ups and sessions, but we expect our formal meetings to remain digital most of the time. It is important to us that the board reflects the areas we work in, Kingston, the wider south west London region and Surrey. But you do not have to live or work in Kingston or the surrounding areas to join. The contribution you can make is paramount.
What next?
We hope you remain interested in making a contribution both to our work and to our team. We certainly look forward to learning about you and exploring together how we might achieve, and enable, better mental health.
To start the conversation email your interest to Alexandra@mindinkingston.gov.uk together with a current CV and a short introduction either written, audio or in video, telling us why are you in interested in joining us.
Once we’ve reviewed the applications, we’ll be in touch, and you should expect to hear from us within three weeks.
Kevin Mitchell
Chair, Mind in Kingston
You can see our role description
for all our trustees here:
Trustee vacancies
We have several vacancies for dynamic, proactive Trustees who can support the organisation in overall strategic management, ensure it acts in the best interests of its beneficiaries and within statutory and charity regulations and guidelines.
Mind in Kingston
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Mind in Kingston is a registered charity that provides a range of inclusive, bespoke services for people with mental health issues who live, work or study in the Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
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Its aims are to promote recovery and improve resilience and self-esteem through innovative, user-led projects including Drop-in Café, Supported Housing, Counselling, Service User Involvement, Mental Health Parliament, Mind United Football Club and a range of peer groups focusing on art, music and drama.
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We have been providing services for over 40 years, working closely with service users, local authority, local health services and other voluntary organisations in the borough.
Role Description
Role Title: Trustee
Responsible to: The Chair and the Board of Trustees
Responsible for: The overall strategic management of the organisation in line with its aims and objectives, business plan and long-term plans and to actively promote the organisation’s work
Trustee Responsibilities
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As part of the Board, to take overall strategic responsibility for the organisation’s business plan, management and long term plans
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To act in the organisation’s best interests, and ensure the organisation adheres to charity and statutory regulations and best practice, and its own governing documents
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To ensure the organisation is open and transparent, and takes accountability for its actions and decisions
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To work closely with other Board members and the CEO to ensure that Mind in Kingston meets its aims and objectives
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To attend regular Board meetings and where appropriate Sub-Committee meetings, and take active part in decision-making and voting (whether remotely or in person)
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To consider all recommendations and proposals and ensure they are for the betterment of the organisation and its beneficiaries
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To be committed to Mind in Kingston’s aims and objectives and promote a positive image of mental health
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To provide support and guidance to the CEO in the operational management of the organisation, including staffing, raising income and managing services and projects
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To undertake training as directed
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To occasionally attend external meetings to represent Mind in Kingston’s interests
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To adhere to Mind in Kingston’s policies and procedures
Person Specification
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Essential
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Knowledge of trustee governance, and willingness to take on the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
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Knowledge of statutory and charity regulations and guidelines
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Knowledge of Mental Health issues, and awareness of local mental health provision
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Good IT skills, and excellent communication skills
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Ability to process a range of reports, recommendations and proposals and make informed decisions on behalf of the organisation
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Willingness to attend Board meetings and where appropriate Sub-Committee meetings regularly
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Willingness to adhere to Mind in Kingston’s policies and procedures
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Willingness to undergo training as set out in the annual training plan
Desirable
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Experience of trusteeship, preferably in a similar organisation
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Willingness to act as an ambassador to promote and represent the organisation to external bodies, organisations and companies
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Willingness to attend fundraising and tender events
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Personal experience of mental health
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Ability to travel around the borough for external meetings
Time Commitment
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The Board meets 9 times a year (not in August). Meetings usually take place in the evening.
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Sub-committees usually meet at least 6 times per year, all sub committees currently meet during the day.
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All meetings currently take place remotely over video calls, in time some meetings will resume at Mind in Kingston’s office.
Trustee Vacancy: Clinical Lead
We have several vacancies for dynamic, proactive Trustees who can support the organisation in overall strategic management, ensure it acts in the best interests of its beneficiaries and within statutory and charity regulations and guidelines.
We are seeking a trustee who can bring professional clinical experience to the board to strengthen the quality of our consideration of issues and the quality of our decisions from a clinical perspective.
Mind in Kingston
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Mind in Kingston is a registered charity that provides a range of inclusive, bespoke services for people with mental health issues who live, work or study in the Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
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Its aims are to promote recovery and improve resilience and self-esteem through innovative, user-led projects including Drop-in Café, Supported Housing, Counselling, Service User Involvement, Mental Health Parliament, Mind United Football Club and a range of peer groups focusing on art, music and drama.
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We have been providing services for over 40 years, working closely with service users, local authority, local health services and other voluntary organisations in the borough.
Role Description
Role Title: Trustee
Responsible to: The Chair and the Board of Trustees
Responsible for: The overall strategic management of the organisation in line with its aims and objectives, business plan and long-term plans and to actively promote the organisation’s work
Trustee Responsibilities
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As part of the Board, to take overall strategic responsibility for the organisation’s business plan, management and long term plans
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To act in the organisation’s best interests, and ensure the organisation adheres to charity and statutory regulations and best practice, and its own governing documents
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To ensure the organisation is open and transparent, and takes accountability for its actions and decisions
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To work closely with other Board members and the CEO to ensure that Mind in Kingston meets its aims and objectives
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To attend regular Board meetings and where appropriate Sub-Committee meetings, and take active part in decision-making and voting (whether remotely or in person)
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To consider all recommendations and proposals and ensure they are for the betterment of the organisation and its beneficiaries
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To be committed to Mind in Kingston’s aims and objectives and promote a positive image of mental health
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To provide support and guidance to the CEO in the operational management of the organisation, including staffing, raising income and managing services and projects
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To undertake training as directed
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To occasionally attend external meetings to represent Mind in Kingston’s interests
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To adhere to Mind in Kingston’s policies and procedures
Person Specification
Essential
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Knowledge of trustee governance, and willingness to take on the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
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Knowledge of statutory and charity regulations and guidelines
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Knowledge of Mental Health issues, and awareness of local mental health provision
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Good IT skills, and excellent communication skills
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Ability to process a range of reports, recommendations and proposals and make informed decisions on behalf of the organisation
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Willingness to attend Board meetings and where appropriate Sub-Committee meetings regularly
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Willingness to adhere to Mind in Kingston’s policies and procedures
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Willingness to undergo training as set out in the annual training plan
Desirable
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Experience of trusteeship, preferably in a similar organisation
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Willingness to act as an ambassador to promote and represent the organisation to external bodies, organisations and companies
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Willingness to attend fundraising and tender events
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Personal experience of mental health
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Ability to travel around the borough for external meetings
Time Commitment
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The Board meets 9 times a year (not in August). Meetings usually take place in the evening.
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Sub-committees usually meet at least 6 times per year, all sub committees currently meet during the day.
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All meetings currently take place remotely over video calls, in time some meetings will resume at Mind in Kingston’s office.
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MIND in Kingston
Siddeley House
50 Canbury Park road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 6LX
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Tel: 020 8255 3939 | info@mindinkingston.org.uk
Web: www.mindinkingston.org.uk
Email: info@mindinkingston.org.uk
Charity no. 1076791
Company Registration no. 3719792
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We are so pleased you have decided to check out our trustee roles.
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If you’d like to be considered please email your CV, cover letter and a short introduction either written, audio or in video to to Alexandra@mindinkingston.org.uk telling us why you are interested in joining us and we’ll be in touch.
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