River Holme Connections (RHC)
Honley, near Huddersfield
Trustee – unpaid
4 Board meetings and 4 working group meetings per year
We are River Holme Connections and our goal is to make the river catchment a better place for people and wildlife. We are a small local environmental charity working to promote healthy rivers and improve biodiversity alongside increased education and community involvement.
The Role
Each Trustee brings their own knowledge and skills and plays a very important part in developing the charity’s strategy and ensuring its implementation. Trustee duties include:
- Ensuring that the organisation complies with all governing documents, charity law, company law and other relevant legislations and regulations.
- Setting the strategic direction, reviewing policies and procedures and evaluating performance.
- Ensuring the financial stability of the charity.
- Promoting and safeguarding the reputation of the organisation.
Trustees are appointed initially for a term of 3 years.
The Person
We are looking for passionate individuals with experience/skills in any/all of the following; finance, project management and HR & communications, particularly social media. These areas form the basis of our 3 working groups, each of which meets 4 times a year. Each Trustee sits on one working group as well as attending quarterly Board meetings. We are looking to broaden diversity and achieve better representation, particularly from more diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Why RHC?
Our charity is small and has expanded steadily, particularly over the last 2 years. We work with a dynamic group of volunteers alongside partnerships with local businesses and community groups. Our funding is wide ranging, coming from individuals, small and large businesses and grant making bodies. More detailed information can be found on our website: www.riverholmeconnections.org and/or by requesting a copy of our Annual Report.
How to Apply
Applications should be made via email to: admin@riverholmeconnections.org by the end of February 2024. They should be marked for the attention of Lynva Russell, chair of Trustees. If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your contact with us, please get in touch with Jane at RHC who will be happy to help. Our office is in Honley and is open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.
