Trustee
Co-op Foundation
Flexible, with travel to Manchester required at least twice a year
Voluntary, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
The Co-op Foundation is a funder with a co-operative difference. We care deeply about how our funding can empower people and we trust our partners to do what matters most. By building relationships, by being honest and open, by learning and by accepting appropriate risk, we will support our partners to make an even greater impact tackling inequality and strengthening communities. Our vision is of strong communities, where people work co-operatively to make things better. Our mission is to help disadvantaged communities overcome their challenges by putting co-operative values into practice. We aim to stimulate and strengthen community action that connects and empowers people so they can work together to make things better.
THE ROLE
We want to bring different ways of thinking to the Board. That means bringing on board people from a wider range of backgrounds and cultures who can share their experiences, challenge us to think differently and help us shift the dynamic within the grant giving community.
We’re looking for someone who shares our passion to make positive change and impact and who understands the issues relevant to our communities and interested in individuals who can help us create connections with younger communities and/or who have lived experience in line with our community programmes. You do not need to have previous trustee experience, although you will need to be able to demonstrate you understand the role of a Board and the Foundation in respect to its grant making. Wherever you are now, you will share our deep commitment to creating strength within our communities and to making things better for everyone.
We have a job to do as a board, but our meetings are friendly, stimulating and informal in atmosphere. We want people with insight who can help inform debate and ensure that the decisions we are making on are on track and taking account of contemporary views and trends. All trustees make a thorough personal contribution, show that they have their finger on the pulse and are willing to share their insights.
If you want to create change within your community, are inspired by our mission and are ready to encourage new ways of thinking, we very much hope to hear from you.
