WE ARE SEEKING NEW TRUSTEES

I’m privileged to be a SIS Trustee.

I had been thinking about volunteering for a while and considering where I would like to offer my skills and experience. I knew I wanted to do something that enabled me to really live my values and make a difference, so when the SIS trustee opportunity came along, I was very happy to grab it.

That’s because I passionately believe in social justice and the fundamental rights of all individuals to access the support they need from public services. I also passionately believe in cultural diversity and the richness it brings to our lives.

SIS exists to make these things happen and being on the Board means I can play a small part in that success. As a Management Committee we support the organisation to thrive.

I get to meet new people, learn new skills, and share my experience.

We are all busy people, but the Trustee role is very manageable, and everyone respects the time we are able to give to the role.

Why not come and speak with me at our AGM on 9th November 2023 – you can register here: SIS AGM – Sussex Interpreting Services

Nicky Cambridge – SIS Trustee

You can read more about SIS Trustees here: Trustees – Sussex Interpreting Services

The Management Committee meet for 2 hours every 3 months – currently 17.00-19.00 on a Thursday.

Trustees are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting and other stakeholder events during the year.

SIS exists to enable full access, for people with language needs, to publicly funded services in order to improve health, education and overall quality of life. We are keen to have a more diverse board of trustees and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are particularly looking for people with expertise and experience in:

• Cyber security
• Human resources
• Business development
• Digital marketing
• Employment law
• Safeguarding

Our organisation’s vision is of an inclusive and diverse society where people of all cultural and linguistic backgrounds are able to live in harmony, play a full and valued role and enjoy the same rights. If you share our vision and would like know more about the trustee role you can contact SIS Directors, Shahreen Shebli (07776 425954) or Arran Evans (07765 315822).

Roles and Responsibilities of Charity Trustees – Summary

Charity Trustees:
Charity Trustees are the people who have general control and management of a charity’s administration: in short, they are ultimately responsible for the charity.

Primary Responsibilities of Charity Trustees:

• Trustees are responsible for the proper administration of the charity
• Trustees must accept ultimate responsibility for everything the charity does
• Trustees have to act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to their charity
• Trustees must safeguard and protect the assets of the charity
• Trustees have a duty to act collectively
• Trustees must act in the best interests of their charity
• Trustees must avoid any conflict between their personal interests and those of the charity

 

Key Trustee Role:

• Set and maintain the vision, mission and values of the organisation
• Develop strategy
• Establish and monitor policies
• Ensure effective risk management
• Ensure compliance with the governing document
• Ensure accountability
• Ensure legal compliance
• Maintain financial oversight
• Select and support the Chief Executive/s
• Respect the role of staff
• Maintain effective board performance
• Promote the organisation