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Trustee for Law and Governance

Langton not 4 profit
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Harrow, Greater London HA1 1BH, England

Salary

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Heartwood House is an education charity in NW London that supports young people facing educational challenges due to bullying and trauma.
  • They are seeking a Company Secretary and named Trustee for Governance and Law with experience in charity law and governance.
  • This is a voluntary position, and while it is unremunerated, reasonable travel expenses will be covered.
  • Heartwood House values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of various backgrounds to reflect the communities they serve.
  • The charity has been operating for 20 years and aims to ensure compliance and effective governance as part of its mission.

Heartwood House is a dynamic education charity that supports young people who self-exclude from school and are missing education because of bullying or other trauma.They provide both an academic and therapeutic programme to enable their students to get back on track and reconnect with society. Heartwood House has been delivering services in NW London for 20 years. They have supported many students in their return to mainstream education, further education and employment. They work with many local authorities such as Harrow, Hillingdon, Hertfordshire, Brent, Ealing, Barnet, Camden and many more.

Heartwood House (based in Harrow) is now looking to strengthen its Board and we are seeking a Company Secretary and named Trustee for Governance and Law you will bring insight and understanding of charity law, Charity Commission legal regulations, Company Legislation and best practice.

Trustees have a duty to ensure that the charity is well run, solvent, legally compliant, and working towards the charitable purpose for which it was established, and Trustee roles are an important and a highly rewarding way to support an organisation. Please note that Trustee roles are unremunerated voluntary positions, although reasonable travel expenses will be paid.

Heartwood House is committed to equality of opportunity, supports, and encourages under-represented groups, and values diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective to the Board, and having reviewed existing Trustee's diversity, skills, and experience, Heartwood House are keen for the Board to reflect the diversity of the communities that they work with and therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please contact Heidi Earp, Director of Langton Not 4 Profit our retained consultants for further information on the role.

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