Trustee

Resolve is a registered charity and led by a Board of Trustees. The Trustees (all unpaid volunteers) act individually and collectively, to provide an overall stewardship of the charity, in accordance with our governing documents, relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. In essence we look after the staff and the organisation, so they can support the community.

“Being a Trustee at Resolve is giving me an opportunity to help in an area which I have great empathy with” Current Trustee

 “Having seen the devastating affects of both addiction and homelessness first hand, I knew the opportunity to get involved with Resolve as a Trustee was for me. Seeing the great work that Resolve does up close and to hear the impact that these services have on service users, their families and loved ones as well as the local community, truly impresses me. So, being able to play some small part by contributing as a Trustee is enormously rewarding. I also have more awareness of what is happening in my local community and what’s more I get to work with a great team.” Current Trustee

The amount of time spent on Resolve matters will vary for each Trustee and from month to month. Formal board meetings take place 4-6 times a year, usually on a weekday evening. However Trustees will meet up with fellow Trustees and with staff and volunteers in-between these formal meetings to work on projects, provide oversight and offer support.

You don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be a Trustee although we would welcome applicants with communication / marketing, strategic planning, digital, fundraising or business administration professional expertise. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and experience. We usually ask for a commitment of 3-4 years but we can be flexible based on individual circumstances.

Trustees main duties are:

1. Ensuring Resolve is carrying out its purpose for the public benefit
2. Complying with Resolve's governing document and the law
3. Act in Resolve's best interest
4. Manage Resolve's resources responsibly
5. Act with reasonable care and skill
6. Ensure Resolve is accountable

 Skills & experience:

• Empathy with the purpose and values of Resolve
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• Willingness to speak your mind yet work collaboratively and as a member of a team
• Ability, commitment and drive to take the organisation forward
• Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
• Communication / marketing, strategic planning, digital, fundraising or business administration professional expertise particularly welcome