TRUSTEES REQUIRED CAMEO-Aid  - Directly aiding Africa's needy

TRUSTEES and Volunteers Needed

Do you care about those, in the third world, who are less fortunate? Have you a strong desire to improve their lot?  Have you the get up and go, and the time, to make it happen?   Would you like to feel that you are making a difference?   Would you like to feel good about it? YES! - we need you! Relevant experience appreciated.    For information pack - please phone 0161 796 9926 or e-mail info@cameo-aid.org

Contact us now! 0161 796 9926 info@cameo-aid.org

CAMEO-Aid welcomes new Trustees.  Its Trustees develop and expand the Charity so that it may fully achieve its aims and objectives of delivering more aid directly to Africa's needy.

Do you care about those, in the third world, who are less fortunate? Have you a strong desire to improve their lot?

This charter sets out the rights and obligations of Trustees.   The greater participation of Trustees in the direction and development of the charity is encouraged.   This charter is part of the open policy of CAMEO-Aid and is set out in the  hope that prospective Trustees will be more fully aware of what the charity is seeking in its leadership, and see for themselves opportunities for their participation and fulfillment.

Have you the get up and go, and the time, to make it happen? Would you like to feel that you are making a difference? we need you!

What is a Trustee? A Trustee is the legal guardian of the assets of the Charity.  Each Trustee contributes to the development of policies for the future direction of the charity, to the monitoring its operations and to ensuring that its operations comply with all regulatory and legal requirements.

Contact us now! 0161 796 9926 info@cameo-aid.org

What we would expect Trustees to have?	We would expect a Trustee to have:
	Time	To attend meetings and functions and carry out other agreed tasks.
	Talent	To create "Added Value" for the Charity and to enable Trustees to complete agreed tasks
	Treasure	We like to lead by example.  We proudly boast that all out Trustees donate to our cause. Trustees are encouraged to make financial contributions to the Charity and to seek contributions from others.  With such a positive approach it is easier to ask Donors, staff and volunteers to become contributors
	Commitment	To develop policies and undertake such tasks that will build the capacity of the charity to meet its aims and objectives.
	Empathy	With the needs and expectations of our donors and recipients, staff and volunteers, and towards the goals which the charity is trying to achieve.
	Knowledge	General knowledge of the needs of recipients and the conditions under which they live, and/or specific knowledge of charity work.  (This requirement is desirable - however, training will be given)

What we would expect Trustees to do!	We would expect a Trustee to:
	Enjoy their participation in our mission	You become a Trustee because you expect to get something from it.   That "something" can be any number of different positive things.   We hope that you also enjoy your time with us and your participation in delivering our aims and objectives.
	Attend all meetings and training sessions	Nominally 4 meetings per year
	Participate actively in the work of the Board	Attend all meetings and contribute towards the development and operation of the charity
	Become familiar with our Aims and Objectives	Read our Trust Deed
	Contribute to the successful building of the Team	We wish to foster an inclusive atmosphere within the charity
	Participate in one or more specialist areas of policy development	Aid giving, operations, recruitment and training, finance and accounting, resource acquisition, attracting donors, grant applications, etc (See List Below)
	Exercise independent judgement	Remain objective; ensure good governance and transparent accounting and reporting
	Introduce new donors	Donor development is a core activity for the charity.  We ask our Trustees to attract donors from their social and business spheres.
	Add Value	The Trustees are the stewards of the charity.  It is their duty to develop policies which lead the ongoing development of the charity.   If CAMEO-Aid is to succeed it must keep moving positively forward.
	Assist with the recruitment and training of other Trustees	The charity needs to recruit and train a certain number of new Trustees each year.   These are to replace those who retire and are time barred from reapplying, or who leave for other reasons.   Such recruitment and selection requires dedicated effort to seek out interested personnel and undertake a selection process to ensure that they are suitable and would welcome the opportunity to be involved

What are the rights of the Trustees?	Trustees rights
	Involvement	To be equally involved in all discussions and policy decisions
	Notification	To expect to receive notices of meetings together with the agenda and all notes for such meetings. To expect to have available to them all management reports, notices of events and functions and to receive such mailings normally distributed to supporters
	Training	To have access to appropriate training and information so as to enable them to more fully undertake their role
	Support	To expect such support in completing their roles, as is deemed necessary.
	Expenses	To be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred while undertaking work on behalf of the charity.
	Retirement	Each Trustee should feel they can retire, if they so wish after a specific period.  This is nominally set at three years, however, a Trustee can elect to fulfill a second term.   After this it is recommended that they have a "fallow" year, to recharge the batteries.   In that year they will be entitled to participate in the running of the charity as an interested supporter.   At the end of the year they can again put themselves forward for election to the Board for a further term.

Skills Sought	Knowledge of, or experience in:
	Overseas Aid work	Our aid program is directed mainly towards Africa.   We would welcome a person with experience of aid work there.                                                                 SHOW US HOW IT IS DONE
	Tropical Diseases or Medicines	Our aims and objectives encompass delivering aid to reduce the incidence of disease in Africa.  Your knowledge will help form the policies that will guide that deliver.  INJECT YOUR EXPERIENCE INTO US.
	Donor Acquisition and Support	Donors are one of the four pillars of our charity. Their acquisition, retention and development is fundamental to securing the future of the charity. Do you have that special skill? COME AND JOIN US
	Grant Applications	It is not just a matter of knowing where the money is likely to be.  It is also having that special skill to be able to attract it.                                                                 SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT.
	Finance and Investment	Looking to the future, we need to put in place policies that will secure the financial stability of the charity and its future.                                                                     BRING YOUR CRYSTAL BALL
	Marketing	Can you sell the message?  Can you devise the media strategies that will drive the message and publicise the needs of the less fortunate, and do it on a minimal budget?  We need you.  AIR YOUR VIEWS
	Charitable Legal Issues	Your skills in charity and contract law, legacies and wills would be invaluable.   You would be the legal navigator and guide us through the sea of legislation.    SHOW US THE WAY
	Water and Sanitation	lack of clean water and proper sewage disposal systems lead to disease and death.   Your expertise will help correct this and deliver our program.                                   HELP OUR PROGRAMS FLOW

 

Sources of Further Information
CC3 - The Essential Trustee- what you need to know	Charity Commission	http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/
CC30 - Finding New Trustees	Charity Commission	http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/
RS1 - Trustee Recruitment, Selection and Induction	Charity Commission	http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/
ICSA Model Job Description for Charity Trustees	Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
ICSA Model Code of Conduct for Charity Trustees	Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
ISCA Specimen  Induction Pack for Charity Trustees	Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Code of Conduct for Trustees - sign-able contract
Good Governance - A Code	ACEVO	www.governancehub.org.uk
A Guide to Trustee Liabilities	NCVO SBN 0 7199 1700X	www.governancehub.org.uk
network for Trustees	Charity Trustee Networked	www.trusteenet.org.uk

 Charity No. 1120578