Volunteer

Make a huge difference

The Cellar Trust is a multi-award winning local mental health charity which has been supporting the people of Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven for over 30 years. We are an ambitious, vibrant and innovative organisation and are passionate about mental health, the impact that charities can deliver and our local community. We are a values driven organisation; our values underpin everything that we do. They are about ‘how’ we do things and guide our behaviours and decisions. Our values are: Respect; Hope; Dedication; Continuous Improvement and Partnership.

Make a difference to the lives of people with mental health problems and give something back to your local community. Full training and support is available at every step of the way, including regular supervision. Develop skills and experience which may lead to new career opportunities.

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Trustee

We are looking for someone to join our Board of Trustees and to Chair our People and Organisational Development Committee. To help provide excellent leadership and governance for our award-winning organisation.

People are our greatest asset, and we are committed to developing a great place to work where people can thrive and deliver to the best of their abilities. We have a growing workforce and a high proportion of people with lived experience – which we are incredibly proud of. This also means that we always looking for ways to support people to stay well at work.

We have a brilliant People Director and People Team and are looking for someone on the Board who can ensure that this focus is embedded at all levels of leadership and governance.

Trustees play a key part in ensuring that we carry out our activities correctly and effectively and that we comply with all our necessary legal duties as well as our governing documents and charitable objectives.

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We are looking for someone who:

  • has professional experience in organisational development, learning and development and/or HR
  • is keen to develop their leadership and governance skills OR people who have more extensive experience
  • can think independently and express opinions in a professional setting creative and strategic thinkers
  • can work well in a team
  • is passionate about mental health and supporting others
  • has lived experience of mental health difficulties – not essential but welcomed
  • can help us build a more diverse Board of Trustees, including local residents with a passion for our District; people from an ethnic minority background or other underrepresented groups.

Our Trustees take a lead on setting the strategic direction for our organisation, including involvement in developing policy, setting goals and targets and making sure that our work is having the greatest impact it can have on people and communities. Trustees are also responsible for monitoring and overseeing our financial activity, protecting our assets and funds and appointing and managing the CEO.

Our diverse group of trustees bring their backgrounds, experiences, and skills to the role and play a strong and supportive role in driving forwards our organisation. The Board prides itself on robust governance and leadership combined with a bit of fun and teamwork.

Hours

The Board meets approximately 5 times a year (evenings) to receive updates, monitor impact and performance and discuss key organisational decisions.

An annual Trustees and Executive Team away-day is held once a year for strategic and board development purposes.

You will also be required to undertake an induction and ad-hoc training and development sessions and may be invited to attend other committees, events and meetings.

We are looking for someone who can also Chair the People and Organisational Development Committee which meets quarterly usually during the working day (to be agreed.)

How to apply

Please download and complete the application form below by the closing date, and email to paula.carlton@thecellartrust.org

Closing date: Friday 3rd January 2025

If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email kim.shutler@thecellartrust.org

Application form

“Helping to make The Cellar Trust a great place to work is a great opportunity for the right person. Our board of trustees have a vital role, alongside the leadership team, to deliver the best support to our colleagues and ensure we uphold the best employment standards.

If you have the experience and skills we can offer board responsibility with a fantastic group of trustees, developing your senior leadership skills in a vital organisation, and helping us to deliver excellent services to the people of Bradford District.” Anthony Waddington, Chair of the Board

“It has been a privilege to be a trustee for this inspiring mental health charity for the past 9 years. I would encourage anyone to explore opportunities to be a trustee – not only will you make a real difference to the charity and the community, but also your own development.” Laura

DBS checks

Volunteer roles may include working with vulnerable adults, therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This means that police records including warnings, reprimands and convictions are checked before people start as Cellar Trust volunteers. Having a warning, reprimand or conviction does not prevent you from volunteering at The Cellar Trust; we value and welcome volunteer applications from ex-offenders. If you have a criminal record, a risk assessment will take place to make sure volunteering at The Cellar Trust is suitable. Please see our DBS FAQ to find out more about DBS checks. DBS checks for volunteers are free, you will not be charged for a DBS check.

Whatever your reasons for wanting to get involved, contact us at reception@thecellartrust.org or call 01274 586 474 and we can look at the next steps.

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