Swindon Carers Centre is seeking people to join its Board of Trustees and help steer its future.
The charity aims to create a community where carers in Swindon are recognised, valued and supported so their wellbeing can be improved.
It is looking for people with experience in finance/accounting, fundraising, media/communications, income diversification or digital skills to become Trustees.
Experience of caring or an understanding of the issues faced by unpaid carers is also desirable.
Susanna Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Swindon Carers Centre, said: “Our Board of Trustees plays a key role in the strategic development of the charity ensuring the rights of unpaid carers are at the heart of our work and that their needs are championed with health and social care decision makers.
“We are succession planning as three longstanding, experienced trustees will reach the end of their maximum terms by the middle of next year and recruiting now will give time for a smooth handover.
“Becoming a Trustee adds incredible value to charities like Swindon Carers Centre and it can also be a great opportunity to develop your own personal and professional development.
“Our team of staff and volunteers are passionate about supporting unpaid carers and we’d like to hear from people who are interested in becoming a Trustee and making a difference to the lives of unpaid carers.”
Nina Czajikowski, Vice-Chair of Trustees at Swindon Carers Centre, said: “Being a Trustee is extremely rewarding and I feel very grateful to be part of such an incredible organisation. I am able to put my professional skills to use as well as learning new ones.”
Neil Steptoe has been a Trustee since 2021 after the company he worked for supported Swindon Carers Centre.
He said: “At Swindon Carers Centre I feel part of a great team that is doing something benefitting thousands of people within the local community.”
Swindon Carers Centre holds two national Quality Marks - Trusted Charity Level 2 and Carers Trust Excellence for Carers. It won the Charity of the Year award in the Wiltshire Life Awards 2022 and was a gold winner in the national Charity Film Awards 2022 for its film Baggage, featuring young carers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0m2vLgIE6w&t=1s
Those who would like an initial conversation with Swindon Carers Centre’s CEO, Deputy CEO or Chair of Trustees, or to apply directly to become at Trustee at Swindon Carers Centre, are asked to email recruitment@swindoncarers.org.uk, or visit the website where applications can be made online: https://www.swindoncarers.org.uk/become-a-trustee/.
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