Become a Trustee

What We’re Looking For

We’re especially keen to recruit people with experience of being a CEO of a comparable charity or in senior leadership in a larger organisation, who bring experience of:

• Financial management
  Interpreting management accounts, balance sheets, and cashflow forecasts.
• Budgeting and financial planning
  Helping to set, monitor and review annual budgets in line with strategy.
• Risk management
  Identifying risks and contributing to appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Audit and compliance
  Understanding annual reporting, audit processes, and legal responsibilities.
• Income strategy
  Supporting us to create diverse and sustainable income models, including grants, donations, and contracts.
• Fundraising
  Writing or leading successful tenders, contracts, or major grant bids.

Experience of being a CEO of comparable charity or leadership at a level in larger organisation is desirable. We welcome applications from those who can bring financial insight and confidence at Board level.

We Also Value

• A commitment to the values of anti-discrimination, equity, and justice.
• An understanding of charity governance and strategic oversight.
• Lived or professional experience related to hate crime, inclusion, or community resilience.

Diversity & Representation

SARI is committed to building a diverse and representative Board. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with protected characteristics currently underrepresented in our leadership, especially:

• Women
• LGBTQ+ people
• People of African, Somali, or white British or white minority communities

We also want to improve geographical representation, and especially welcome interest from people living or working in the County of Somerset.

Time Commitment

Being a trustee is a voluntary role, requiring attendance at approximately 9 evening Board meetings per year (held every six weeks). Each meeting is approximately 2 hours. Whilst we encourage our Board members to attend in person, our meetings are hybrid, and you can attend online when you can’t make it in person.

This is alongside occasional involvement in strategy and group sessions; for example, at away days, or as part of a Board subcommittee. 

Support from us

A full induction tailored to Trustees’ requirements will be available. This includes an introduction to SARI for all new Trustees and the option of training and mentorship for first-time Trustees.

You will be reimbursed for travel and other expenses.

TO APPLY

To apply, complete the form below. Please make sure to include:

• Your relevant experience
• How your skills align with the role
• Why you want to become a Trustee for SARI

The closing date for applications is Monday 4th August 2025 at 9am.

Interviews will take place on the week beginning 11^th August 2025. Due to our Trustees’ personal commitments, interviews will be held after working hours.

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