Trustee at the 44th Croydon Air Scout Group
44th Croydon Air Scout Group
Purpose of the Role Trustees of a Scouts group form the Trustee Board and are responsible for the governance, financial oversight, and strategic direction of the Group. They ensure the Group is safe, legally compliant, financially sustainable, and able to deliver high quality Scouting for young people. This is a voluntary role that plays a vital part in helping young people gain skills for life. ________________________________________
Purpose of the Role Trustees of a Scouts group form the Trustee Board and are responsible for the governance, financial oversight, and strategic direction of the Group. They ensure the Group is safe, legally compliant, financially sustainable, and able to deliver high quality Scouting for young people. This is a voluntary role that plays a vital part in helping young people gain skills for life. ________________________________________
Administration,Advice, information & support,Community work,Trusteeships & committees
IT Skills - Good, Organising & Planning, Verbal Communication, Teamwork
Skills & Experience (Desirable, Not Essential) You don’t need Scouting experience to be a Trustee. The following skills are helpful: • Interest in supporting young people and inclusive community activities. • Basic understanding of governance, charity administration, or committee work. • Ability to think strategically and make sound decisions. • Good communication and teamwork. • Fundraising, we are keen to have some more fundraising experience across the Trustee Board • Integrity, accountability, and willingness to uphold Scout values. Specialist backgrounds (e.g. fundraising, property management, ) are welcomed but not required. ________________________________________ Eligibility • Must be over 18. • Must complete the Scouts’ required trustee training (light touch e learning). • Must be eligible to act as a charity trustee (no unspent bankruptcy or disqualification). Will require a Disclsoure Barring Check to be carried out (free of charge and organised by the Group)
Helping young people gain skills for life and to keep this important community Charity compliant. We will have new Trustees join our welcoming and supportive group
6-8 Trustee Board meetings a year. Attendance at our Annual General Meeting. Research and development time as required.
CR7 8LF
44th Croydon Air Scout Group Currently meeting at the Salvation Army, 66 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LF Will be moving to our new building in Hythe Road, Thornton Heath, at some point in the near future
Thornton Heath Railway Station nearby Numerous Bus routes 50, 250, 450, 310
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