How our trustees support us
- Actively participating in the work of the Board, providing a strong strategic direction and ensuring our work is consistent with our mission, objectives and values.
- Providing advice, expertise and support to the Board, the leadership team and staff.
- Actively using their networks and representing us at events to raise our profile and influence stakeholders in support of our mission.
- Supporting fundraising efforts, for strategic funding and/or specific projects.
- Attending four Board meetings a year and participating in other meetings as needed.
- Participating fully in reviews of the Board’s working practices to ensure the Board operates effectively and has the expertise needed.
“You are one of the few sources of informed and independent thinking. Your resources are practical and robust. I wish more in the sector knew of you, used your learning and changed their practice.”
– Survey respondent
Skills required
The overarching purpose of our board is to ensure that NPC achieves its mission. To do this the board:
- Sets our strategy, focused on delivering our mission and maximising our impact.
- Recruits the Chief Executive.
- Supports and Chief Executive and team to deliver the strategy.
- Ensures we learn from our experience and evidence and adapt our strategy and activities accordingly.
- Strives for best governance practice, comply with all legal and regulatory requirements and with our governing documents.
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Are committed to our vision and mission.
- Excellent communicators, able to represent us externally and enthuse others.
- Analytical, with good independent judgment and willing to speak their mind.
- Clear, creative and strategic with experience of successfully translating strategy into operations.
- Willing to work as part of a team to ensure effective governance and management, understanding and accepting the role of a trustee, including legal duties.