Trustee Job Description
Our Mission
Our whole mission is to provide safe housing and support for older people in Fareham. Bases on a family ethos, we promote a caring home with a sense of togetherness for those who may be lonely or unable to support themselves in later life.
Our values guide everything we do. Founded in 1963 we have been providing self contained independent accommodation in Fareham since then. As a trustee, you will help ensure our charity stays true to its purpose, uses its resources wisely, looks after the welfare of residents and continues to make a meaningful impact.
The Impact You'll Make
As a trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of our charity. Your insight, expertise, and commitment will help us make sound decisions, safeguard our assets, and ensure we deliver on our mission. You will be a guardian of our vision, ensuring that every decision we make benefits the people, causes, and communities we serve.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to setting and reviewing the charity’s strategic aims, ensuring they align with our mission and values.
- Oversee the charity’s financial health, approving budgets and monitoring performance against targets.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Charity Commission guidance.
- Policies and Processes Ensure the organisation has in place appropriate policies, systems and procedures to operate legally and effectively.
- Support the Chair and senior team to achieve agreed objectives.
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting our work and building relationships with stakeholders.
- Attend and actively participate in board meetings, sub-committees, and occasional events.
- Bring your skills, experience, and perspective to help solve challenges and seize opportunities.
What You'll Bring
- A genuine passion for our cause and a commitment to our values.
- Sound Judgement and the confidence to ask challenging questions
- Integrity: A commitment to Nolan’s Seven Principles of Public Life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership).
- Ensure the organisation has in place appropriate policies, processes and systems
- Governance Knowledge: Understanding of charity law and the Charity Governance Code
- Strategic thinking skills and the ability to see the “big picture.”
- Willingness to contribute time, energy, and expertise on a voluntary basis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
- We look for specific expertise in areas such as finance, law, fundraising, HR, marketing, or governance.
Why You'll Love It Here
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference to a cause you care about.
- A collaborative, supportive board environment where your voice matters.
- Access to trustee training and development opportunities.
- The chance to expand your professional network and develop new skills.
- The satisfaction of knowing your time and expertise are helping to change lives.
- This is a voluntary role. We are an equal opportunity organisation and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Join Us
If you’re ready to use your skills and passion to help guide our charity’s future, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us a short statement about why you’d like to be a trustee and what you can bring to the role. This statement can be emailed to treas1.abbeyfield@btinternet.com
Potential trustees will be interviewed by a small panel and will provide two references and an Enhanced DBS check
The Abbeyfield Society Fareham Ltd is part of the Abbeyfield movement, which celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026.
Organisation: The Abbeyfield Fareham Society Ltd
Location: Fareham, Hampshire.
Commitment: Voluntary (Reimbursed Expenses).
Job Closing Date:
30 September 2026