Trustee for Hackney Night Shelter Board
Hackney Doorways
HNS runs a main shelter for around 20 guests each night 365 days per year. We are also actively seeking premises to re open a women only shelter in the borough. Trustees play a vital role in ensuring that the organisation delivers its charitable objectives, remains financially sound and complies with its legal and regulatory responsibilities.
We are looking for new Trustees to help strengthen and grow our Board as we expand our reach and deepen our impact. Whether you’re an experienced trustee or stepping onto a Board for the first time, your perspective and commitment matter. We welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds and are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of our community. We are especially keen to hear from people who bring: • A deep understanding of homelessness, either through lived experience or frontline work • Expertise in finance, fundraising, HR, safeguarding or legal/administrative services A detailed role description is available on our website. The Board meets quarterly with the Charity Director. Between meetings, trustees contribute to working groups such as finance, fundraising, premises or governance. Time commitment: around 1–2 days per quarter. Please register interest in the role and we will request that you send your CV and a covering letter to us. Once you've registered interest, you are welcome to contact Linda our Vice Chair via the email address provided if you would like to discuss the role informally before applying.
Trusteeships & Committees
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Evaluating & Reviewing, Negotiating, Organising & Planning
• A commitment to meeting the needs of homeless people in the local community • An ability to work collaboratively with other trustees, staff and volunteers • An ability to think strategically and creatively • A willingness to speak their mind and to challenge constructively • An understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship • A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
A rewarding chance to help create real routes out of homelessness in Hackney. An opportunity to gain experience of being a Trustee and develop understanding of the governance of a small charity. Trustees work collaboratively, providing support, insight and constructive challenge to help shape HDs strategy, and enhance our effectiveness and charitable impact.
1 - 2 days per quarter plus participation in working groups and projects.
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Meetings are held on line and in person in the E9 area
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