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Trustee
October 30, 2023, 3:36 pm
Organisation: Headway North Staffs
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Abbey Hulton and Townsend, Bentilee and Ubberley, Birches Head and Central Forest Park, Blurton East, Blurton West and Newstead, Boothen and Oak Hill, Bradeley and Chell Heath, Broadway and Longton East, Burslem Central, Burslem Park, Dresden and Florence, Eaton Park, Etruria and Hanley, Fenton East, Fenton West and Mount Pleasant, Ford Green and Smallthorne, Goldenhill and Sandyford, Great Chell and Packmoor, Hanford and Trentham, Hartshill and Basford, Hollybush and Longton West, Joiners Square, Meir Hay, Meir North, Meir Park, Meir South, Moorcroft, Penkhull and Stoke, Sandford Hill, Sneyd Green, Springfields and Trent Vale, Tunstall, Weston Coyney
Area of interest: Supporting Adults, Sharing Existing or Learning New Skills
Description:Established in 1985, Headway North Staffordshire is a leading centre for the rehabilitation and support of people who have survived a brain injury. An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury caused to the brain since birth. There are many possible causes, including a fall, a road accident, tumour and stroke. Every 90 seconds a person is admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury. Headway North Staffordshire exists to support survivors of an acquired brain injury to live their best lives. We achieve this by providing access to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, life skills and counselling. Requirements of the roleWe are looking for people from the public and private sector to join our board of trustees. As a trustee you will help to shape the strategic direction and ensure that the organisation remains financial sustainable. If you have skills/experience in at least one of the following areas, we would like to hear from you.Charity law and governance Marketing, media and PRHR policy and processesFundraising Finance and accountingOther skills and experience that will benefit the organisation will be considered. Additional InformationTime commitment: Typically, five to ten hours per monthsBoard Meetings: Ten per year, plus the annual general meeting
You will be required to have a DBS check which will be submitted by ourselves and you will be reimbursed with vehicle travel expenses.To register your interest please click here If you have already registered with us and are also interested in this role, or if you would like more information please contact us