At a pivotal moment for our organisation, Southwark Pensioners’ Centre (SPC) are looking to recruit new trustees to help make a lasting positive impact.
https://southwarkpensioners.org.uk
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About us
A registered charity, SPC provides a welcoming space where anyone aged over 50 can access a wide range of services, participate in social activities, and find a sense of belonging.
Each year we support 1,700 older people to live independently and enjoy life to the full. All the Trustees and staff at SPC have lived experience of the issues affecting older people in Southwark.
In 2026, with the support of Southwark Council, we will move into new premises which will enable us to deliver our services to more vulnerable older people. Our new centre will be located at the heart of the Camberwell community, with good transport connections and has been designed with the specific needs of older people in mind, particularly those with chronic health conditions and disabilities. Our new centre is being developed in line with sustainability principles and will help Southwark Council in achieving their ambition of Net Zero by 2050.
Why this role matters
Through your care, commitment and dedication, the contribution you make will make a positive difference to the lives of older people. You will provide SPC essential leadership at this exciting and crucial time.
Your expertise will ensure our governance and management remain strong and sustainable, enabling us to continue delivering our activities and advocacy for older people as we move in to this new phase in a specially designed building.
Your role
Actively use your skills and experience to support SPC staff and the charity’s work. We are particularly keen to recruit trustees with professional or board level experience in:
- Finance and accountancy
- Communications
- Marketing
- Legal
Your commitments
Act in line with and champion the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organisation
Take steps to find out about the legal obligations for Trustees, for example by reading relevant guidance or taking appropriate advice when required.
Attend and engage in discussion, debate, and vote at Trustees meetings.
Review board papers in preparation for meetings and monitor actions arising. You will also provide ad hoc support when required by Director.
Benefits to you as a volunteer
An opportunity for self-development, possibly learning new skills or keeping existing skills sharp, or using them in new ways. It offers a way to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of trustees in the not-for-profit charity sector, make new contacts and understand more about your community.
Onboarding, induction and training will be provided
Other Information
We welcome applicants with a range of lived experience, backgrounds and experiences and aim to maintain a diverse Board of Trustees, one which is representative of the diverse communities we support.
Interested?
Please send a full CV and two page cover letter, setting out your relevant skills and experience and why you are interested recruitment@southwarkpensioners.org.uk
If you’d like an informal chat or further information, please contact our Chair Charlie Smith (Charlie.smith@southwark.gov.uk) or Gill Henderson (gillhenderson@talktalk.net).
Deadline for applications: Friday 27th February 2025
