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Branch Trustee (Scarborough and Surrounding Areas)

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Are you passionate about animal welfare? We are looking for Trustees to assist in the affairs of the Branch ensuring that we make a difference for local animals in need.

Overview of the Branch Trustee opportunity

As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent animal cruelty and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the charity's governing body and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long terms aims.

Each Trustee brings different skills and experience, always linked together by a common passion for animals and the work of the RSPCA. It is recognised that each Trustee has a different amount of time to donate although it is hoped that Trustees will participate in events and activities where possible. As a minimum, trustees would generally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting.

The RSPCA Scarborough & District Branch

The RSPCA Scarborough & District Branch is a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area covering Whitby to Filey, including Pickering and Helmsley.

Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee

  • Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
  • Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
  • Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
  • In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Support Specialist write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
  • Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
  • Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
  • Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
  • In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.

What we are looking for in a volunteer:

We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds. Experience and skills in any of the following areas would be desirable:

  • Marketing communication including social media, PR, website;
  • Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications;
  • Local community and supporter relationships;
  • Hands-on experience in growing charities; and/or
  • Are or have been part of the groups and communities we would like to attract.

Alongside the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA's charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.

Practical considerations

  • You will need to be aged over 18 or over and become a branch member if you are not already.
  • Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
  • Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
  • Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission's guidance for individuals on who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
  • References will also be required.

How to find out more about being a Branch Trustee

For more information on becoming a Charity Trustee, and to ensure it is the right decision for you, we recommend visiting: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-trustee-whats-involved.

There is some information on the RSPCA website about Branch Trustees, and we have an online session about Becoming a Branch Trustee, which should hopefully give you more of an idea of what the RSPCA Branch Trustee role will involve.

We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch! For more information and to apply please contact us on volunteer@rspca-scarborough.org.uk.