Trustee - Sutton Mental Health Foundation

We are seeking to recruit to the Board of Trustees all of whom are volunteers. All Trustees require excellent communication skills, ability to work effectively as part of a team, strategic vision and good independent judgement. Although not limited to, we would particularly value the experience and skills in these areas : Company Secretary/Legal Experience Fundraising in the following areas – Grant, Corporate and Public Marketing Lived MH experience - desirable

About the Organisation

Sutton Mental Health Foundation

What you will be doing

Sutton Mental Health Foundation was established as a charity in 1998. Its aim is to support individuals experiencing serious mental health issues in the London Borough of Sutton. We aim to keep such individuals well and active helping them to have a voice in the provision of mental health care in the Borough. Our vision is to provide a community in Sutton which values mental wellbeing and understands how to respond positively to individuals’ anxiety and distress. The Foundation works together to promote mental wellbeing resilience and recovery from mental distress. We provide nonclinical support through our Intentional Peer Support programme together with a Day Service and a Crisis Cafe at our centre in Belmont. We receive funding mainly from the NHS and the London Borough of Sutton although we are part of the Voluntary Sector.

What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity to provide strategic direction to the Foundation, shaping the provision of the extensive services that the Charity provides.

What skills will you need?

Activities
Trusteeships & Committees
 
Skills & Attributes
Evaluating & Reviewing, Negotiating, Organising & Planning, Leadership Skills
 
Skills Description
We are looking for Trustees who have experience in the following areas: Company Secretary/Legal Experience Fundraising in the following areas – Grant, Corporate and Public Marketing Lived or shared experience of mental health – desirable.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment

The board of directors meet approximately every six weeks for a two hours, in person, board meeting, in the London Borough of Sutton.

 

Role Address

63 Down Road, Belmont, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5NR.

 

Disability and Access Support

The Centre is wheelchair accessible and the venue that the trustee board meet, a lift is available.

How can I apply?

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