Trustee & Treasurer Vacancy

Location:      London

Salary:           Voluntary role (Unremunerated)

Community engagement charity Sobus is looking for talented, passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees.  We are looking for general trustees and also an individual to become our new Trustee Treasurer to help guide the charity through a time of exciting opportunity and development.

 The overarching aim of Sobus is to “strengthen local communities”, through the provision of infrastructure support to the local voluntary sector in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and supporting business communities around our North Kensington hub.    

Our work is focused on five main areas:

  • Voice & Representation
  • Information & Intelligence
  • Brokerage & Partnerships
  • Capacity Building & Business Support
  • Affordable Premises (through the provision of our business hubs in Fulham and North Kensington)

Trustee Treasurer: We are seeking a committed individual with a proven, professional track record of financial management and leadership at the highest level, and a sound understanding and experience of the voluntary sector.  We need someone with significant experience of leading long-term strategic development and driving financial sustainability.

All Trustees: You will share our vision and want to take a leading role in our journey to be recognised as an outstanding organisation.  Ideally, you will be a Hammersmith & Fulham or North Kensington resident (or former resident), or have a tangible, established and current connection with the area.

Sobus was formed in 2014 following a merger between the Community & Voluntary Sector Association and Fulham Community Partnership Trust. However, we were first established as the local CVS in Hammersmith & Fulham in 1998. 

Sobus is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of the people that we support. We therefore warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Selection process:

General Trustees: candidates are requested to complete an application and an equalities monitoring form, and if shortlisted, a meeting with our CEO and Chair of Trustees.

Trustee Treasurer: as above, with the meeting also including our current Trustee Treasurer. 

For an informal discussion about the position, or for the Job Description and application form, contact the Sobus CEO, Sue Spiller, on  020 7952 1230 or email sue.spiller@sobus.org.uk

Please click here for the Recruitment pack

Please click here for the Treasurer job description, Application form

Please click here for the Trustee job description, Application form

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H&F FREE Business Advice Clinic with Paul Kelly

Date: Monday 4 November 2024
Time: 16:30 to 18:30
Location: Face to face meeting at Hammersmith Library

Running his own businesses for over 20 years, Paul has helped hundreds of businesses start and grow. He specialises in:

·        Starting and growing businesses.

·        Product and brand development.

·        Import and Export.

·        Marketing and upscaling businesses.

A local resident, he is passionate about helping small businesses and start-ups to reduce costs, increase turnover/profit and make the most of the resources to hand. Unlike many ‘consultants’, Paul practices what he preaches, having several of his own businesses.

·        Are you thinking about starting a business and need advice?

·        Do you have an established business wanting to grow or expand?

·        Have you recently started a business and need some support?

·        Not sure how to attract more customers?

·        Are you looking for information, advice, training and practical support such as funding, mentoring, networking and office space etc?

Book a free meeting now to get great business advice and support from an experienced and highly endorsed local businessperson.

Click this link to book a Business Advice Clinic with Paul at Hammersmith Library

Please note this business support offer is only available to Hammersmith and Fulham businesses and residents.

This service is provided by Hammersmith & Fulham Council and delivered by independent business people who have been where you are and have years of experience across a wide range of areas.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council is committed to supporting local businesses and offers a range of 1-2-1 business advice clinics and workshops. If you need support for your business or have suggestions to improve the service, please contact: business-support@lbhf.gov.uk

Further details about our business support services can be found here

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Experts Give Top Tips for Campaigners at DSC’s Engage Conference

Missed out on this year’s Engage conference? In our new article, Jay Kennedy, DSC’s Director of Policy and Research, has put together a round-up of the highlights from the event. Take a look here.

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Public Interest News Foundation (PINF) Need your Input

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Funding for Building Maintenance & Improvements for Education Establishments (England)

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Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK)

UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to help children and adults suffering from severe learning difficulties and autism. The funding is being made available through the Baily Thomas General grants programme and can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works as well and cover project and core costs. Previous grants have been used to support capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools; employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture; play schemes and play therapy schemes; day and social activities centres; support for families, including respite schemes; independent living schemes; support in the community schemes; and Snoezelen rooms. The next deadline for applications seeking funding over £9,000 is the 1st December 2024. Applications for £9,000 and below can be submitted at any time. Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK)

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Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Projects Addressing Urban and Rural Deprivation (UK)

Charities and not for profit organisations in the UK can apply for small grants of up to £10,000 to address urban and rural deprivation in the UK. The grants can be used to help cover their for core costs, salaries, running and project costs to deliver essential services. The funding is being provided by the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation’s small grants programme and to be eligible for a grant, charities and not for profit organisations must have an annual income of less than £250,000. Applicants need to match fund 50% of the project costs. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate a clear need for funding and how the grant will be used to make a difference. There is no deadline and applications can be submitted at any time. Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Projects Addressing Urban and Rural Deprivation (UK)

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DSC’s FREE Resources for London-based Charities

With the support of City Bridge Foundation, we are able to offer a range of free resources available for London-based charities that are least able to access or afford support. Over the next few months we will offer selected training courses, events, publications and funding support, all for free! Learn more here.

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Carers Network’s Carers Rights Day Programme

Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 21 November!

Carers Network is running a programme of online and in-person workshop talks and activities on both the day itself and on Weds 20 and Fri 22 November. Sessions are online unless indicated.

Click here for the programme

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