ActivLives is seeking new Trustees to bring skills, expertise and passion to enable the organisation to grow and become a sustainable Charity now and in the future.
ActivLives is a grassroots charity, working in areas of urban and rural deprivation in Ipswich and Suffolk to help people build healthy, resilient and positive lives. Our projects are aimed at people living in challenging circumstances associated with a combination of factors such as social isolation, mental and physical ill health, long-term unemployment/ economic inactivity, caring responsibilities, additional needs, and lack of opportunity. Our mission is to support and empower people to lead full and active lives by – improving their health and well-being, becoming part of a strong, resilient community, and engaging in new learning and volunteering opportunities.
ActivLives has two main strands:
- ActivAgeing enables older people, carers and people living with dementia to improve their physical and mental health and establish social networks through lunch clubs, specialist hubs, health walks, inclusive sport, better balance / falls prevention sessions and community singing.
- ActivGardens provide a diverse range of activities and opportunities at our community gardens, and in other community green spaces and venues, throughout the week, including volunteering, work experience and learning/ training programmes in horticulture/ gardening; beekeeping and nature conservation; woodworking and construction at ActivSheds project; and gatherings and events – to bring people together and reach the wider community.
We are seeking Trustees with Voluntary / Charity sector experience, with a range of skills for example PR and Marketing, Fundraising and Events, Business / Community Development or the Health and Social Sector. We welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Applicants should be 18 years and over.
The Trustee Board is responsibility for overseeing the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, ensuring financial stability and making sure the organisation pursues its objectives and complies with its governing document. Trustees work closely with staff and volunteers to set the strategic direction of the Charity, and provides support to the CEO and staff to carry this out.
Qualities we are looking for this role is integrity, good judgement, confidentiality, strategic vision, personal experience and team working.
Although minimum commitment is to attend monthly Trustee Board meetings, Trustees are required to prepare for the meetings by reading any papers / reports circulated beforehand. Meetings are usually held on Thursdays from 6pm – 8pm, in the Boardroom at Brightspace, 160 Hadleigh Rd, Ipswich, IP2 0HH. There are facilities for attendance via zoom. Trustees can get involved in other ways depending on their skills, experience and interests such as helping with visits by key stakeholders, helping at events or festivals, as well as representing the Charity at various functions.
For further information about this role and how to apply, please contact the main office on 01473 345350 or email the CEO on julie@activlives.org.uk
Contact details – ActivLives, Brightspace, 160 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, IP2 0HH