COMPANY SECRETARY TRUSTEE
The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital
By becoming a Company Secretary Trustee, you will help manage the organisation and give your time and services for the good of the cause. This management will enable all project donations and legacies to be applied to improve the hospital’s facilities.
Job Purpose: The Board of Trustees are responsible for providing the organisation with strategic leadership and governance to ensure it is professionally managed and administered and resources are used appropriately. This role will also provide leadership on all governance issues and ensure all legal/registration requirements are met for the Charity Commission and Companies House. Direct report: None. Estimated Commitment: Up to 4 hours per week, plus attendance at monthly Board Meetings and other occasional events, including an Annual General Meeting. Main Duties and Accountabilities: Trusteeship/Governance The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital (LOFTMH) is governed under the Charities Act (where those responsible are known as Trustees) and the Companies Act (where those responsible are known as Directors). In both cases, the Trustees or the Directors are collectively known as ‘the Board’. Trustees are reminded that whatever specific responsibilities are carried out by individual Trustees, the Board is responsible for all actions taken. According to the Charities Commission, all Trustees have the following responsibilities: • Ensure your charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit • Comply with your charity’s governing document and the law • Act in your charity’s best interests • Manage your charity’s resources responsibly • Act with reasonable care and skill • Ensure your charity is accountable. Company Secretary The Company Secretary takes the lead in overseeing all governance aspects of our charitable work and has the following responsibilities: • Ensure that committee meetings, AGMs and EGMs are correctly administered and recorded. • Ensure reports are filed with Companies House and the Charities Commission and the list of Directors at Companies House is kept up-to-date. • Ensure effective and compliant governance, including managing progress on Matters Arising and Board decisions. • General counsel to the Chairman.
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Business, Management & Research,Legal
Admin, Organising & Planning
Organisational Skills. Ensure Compliance. Effective Communication Skills. Planning Skills. Legal Knowledge.
• Impact: you can directly influence the strategic direction of our charity. • Community: you would be a part of a passionate and dedicated team. • Growth: you can develop your skills and gain valuable experience. • Fulfilment: you would make a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families.
4 hours a week plus ad hoc events.
TW11 0JL
The League of Friends, Teddington Memorial Hospital, Hampton Road, Teddington,
Bus routes 285 and R68. Teddington Train Station.
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