The latest edition of WCVA Trustee News is now available and can be found here.
Topics in this edition include:
YMCA Wales is a leading charity providing services to children, young people and their communities throughout Wales. They work with the most vulnerable and disadvantaged providing youth services, housing and support services, community development programmes and training. YMCA Wales is a national charity which supports Local YMCA Associations and works in partnership with others to provide comprehensive services responding to local needs.
They need people who can help direct YMCA Wales towards achieving its mission and ensure the organisation is effectively managed. The applicant would need to be able to make a commitment to YMCA and devote the necessary time; have strategic vision; independent judgement; an ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak their mind.
For an informal discussion about the role of trustee, contact the Chief Executive on 01792 480141. The advertisement, skills matrix and application form are available to download.
The following new information sheets have been added this week and can be accessed online on our information page.
6.14 Family friendly policies:
6.14.2 Paternity
6.14.3 Adoption
11.13 Local Authority Plans and Strategies
11.14 Local Government Scrutiny
11.15 Town and Community Councils
All Wales People First have vacancies on their Board of Trustees. For a trustee pack please contact: Annie Denton, All Wales People First, Stebonheath Centre, Stebonheath Terrace, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1NE, Telephone 01554 784905, Email: annie@allwalespeople1st.co.uk
People First Neath Port Talbot is an organisation set up to support people with learning disabilities to live full and independent lives. It promotes self advocacy and encourages people with learning disabilities to express themselves with confidence. People First Neath Port Talbot has vacancies on their management board and would like to offer anyone interested in self advocacy and supporting the rights of people with learning disabilities an opportunity to join the organisation. For further details please contact Carl Joseph on 01639 646222 or peoplefirstnpt@hotmail.com
Help support a UK network of community organisations delivering local transport solutions to achieve social change
The CTA is a national charity providing leadership, learning and enterprise support to over 1300 member organisations in the third sector delivering local transport solutions to achieve social change. As they embark on delivering a new strategic plan, during which they will celebrate their 25th anniversary, they are now seeking four entrepreneurially minded trustees to join their Board and help drive the organisation forward. Please find their advert and application pack attached.
There are a number of new Trustee information Sheets which are available on our website including section 11.Campaigning and influencing, 2.14 Using freelance trainers and consultants and 6.14.4 Right to request flexible working. The Trustee information sheets are an invaluable resource providing necessary support and on hand literature to help you in the right direction.
