We are currently seeking to recruit multiple experienced individuals to join our board of Trustees to assist in setting the direction of the Charitable Foundation.
Fletchers Foundation
Fletchers Foundation was created by the Fletchers Group, a trading name of Fletchers Solicitors, to help individuals and their families thrive after a serious injury or accident.
Fletchers Group supports its clients through the legal process that arises following a serious personal injury or accident. But there are many enquires that do not have a valid legal resolution – and it is these individuals The Foundation aims to support.
Fletchers Foundation launched in January 2023 and already provides a much-needed lifeline for many people who may be out of other options.
Our objective is to enable as many people as possible to genuinely thrive following a life-changing injury.
For those left with a disability or cognitive behavioural needs, Fletchers Foundation will empower them to live their lives to the fullest.
What will you be doing?
The Board of Trustees are responsible for the strategic direction, governance, core policies, fiscal oversight, legal compliance, and general performance of the charity to meet its Charitable Purposes.
In the role as a Trustee, you would play your part in the above as well as being expected to contribute towards the general management of the charity. That may involve decision making at Trustee meetings, ideas for new initiatives to progress the charity, supporting with grant applications and helping out at events.
The Board holds quarterly evening meetings, together with the Director of the Foundation.
Trustees will be offered an initial induction and a typical time commitment equates to c.2 hours per month.
Being a trustee is a voluntary role, but we do pay reasonable travel and subsistence expenses.
What are we looking for?
Fletchers Foundation is an emerging charitable foundation and we’re looking to build a team of around 6-8 trustees.
Essential characteristics
- An understanding and empathy of the multiple disadvantages that people and families face in life after injury.
- A desire to invest in Fletchers Foundation and help it become successfully established
- An ability to share skills and expertise in a team, learn from others and solve issues if they arise
- A commitment to ethical practice and personal integrity
- An alignment with Fletchers Foundation’s values
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusions with all stakeholders including grant applicants, colleagues and etc.
- Disclosure and Barring Service clearance to work with vulnerable adults and children
Desirable experience (any of the following)
- Fundraising
- PR / media / publicity / marketing / social media
- Accountancy
- Event Management
We are particularly keen to hear from women, people of colour, people with a disability and/or someone with lived experience of an injury or a family member of one.
We are looking to have the right skills on the board and it to be representative of the communities we support, however, if you don’t feel you tick these, please don’t rule yourself out.
What difference will you make?
It’s an exciting time to join as a trustee as the charitable foundation is in its infancy, meaning you will play a leading role in us successfully establishing ourselves.
Applying
Please send your CV and a covering letter to info@fletchersfoundation.org.uk.
Fletchers Foundation commits itself to promote equal opportunity and values diversity. We are committed to ensuring that no person will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, religion or belief, or marital status.
