Trustee
Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice
At its simplest, the role of the board of trustees is to receive assets from donors, safeguard them and apply them, to the charitable objects of the hospice.
At its simplest, the role of the board of trustees is to receive assets from donors, safeguard them and apply them, to the charitable objects of the hospice. The board of trustees must always act in the best interests of the hospice, exercising the same standard of duty of care that a prudent person would apply if looking after the affairs of someone for whom they have responsibility. The board of trustees is responsible for the governance of the organisation and must act as a group and not as individuals.
Administration,Business, Management & Research,Volunteer Management
Bookkeeping & Finance, Evaluating & Reviewing, Managing People, Negotiating, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
Legal Estates/Facilities Retail/Commercial General practice
As a trustee you will receive: Induction, training and reimbursable expenses Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills Opportunities to work with senior professionals The chance to use your skills and experience to improve the end of life care of local people and your community.
Trustees are expected to attend, in person or via tele-conferencing: Sessions agreed as part of each trustee’s personalised induction programme Bi-monthly Board meetings Approximately two Board away days per year, dedicated to strategic planning Trustees are strongly encouraged to join one of the seven board sub-committees. These are held virtually via Teams
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The Community Hospice 185 Bostall Hill London
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