Could you be a Resolute Trustee?
About us
Resolute are a small charity with big ambitions to end domestic abuse. Set up as a constituted group in 2021 by people with lived experience of violence against women and girls, we became a registered charity in 2023 and aim to bring about positive change by providing a safe space for women to disclose abuse, building support networks, raising awareness, and advocating for societal transformation.
We are based in Barnsley and have recently acquired premises in the town centre to offer vital support to women across the region.
We recognise the importance of good governance to underpin our work and currently have vacancies for trustees to support us.
Job purpose
Our Trustees will oversee the work of Resolute, inspire action and help carry forward the charity’s ambitious plans. This role is an unpaid voluntary position.
We are looking for trustees to support us in the following areas:
Governance and legal requirements.
Finances and structure for charities.
Human resources.
Digital innovation.
We are looking for people with skills and knowledge in the above, who want to make a social change and difference.
What are the benefits?
Utilising existing knowledge and skills to support the governance and strategic direction of the charity.
Supporting the development of projects and ventures in Resolute’s plans.
Gaining or enhancing a working knowledge of the charity staff and volunteers who make up this wonderful team.
Access to free specialist training on domestic and sexual abuse.
Your involvement at this stage will be key to helping us develop our strategic direction – you will be making a difference to all our volunteers, the people who started the charity and the community who access our services and support.
What activities will I be involved in?
Attending and actively contributing to Trustee meetings throughout the year (quarterly mainly with additional meetings agreed as required (limited).
To ensure governance responsibility for implementation of the charity’s strategic aims, community development, and financial sustainability.
Supporting with follow up actions on an ad hoc basis.
Any other activities relevant to your background/experience in relation to operational charity activities.
What skills, attributes and abilities will I need to have?
Prior involvement in a strategic governance/organisational leadership role.
Motivated and passionate about work supporting women and children and the local community.
A desire to support income generation activities.
Self-starter and active in identifying and sharing new opportunities.
Desirable – experience of income generation for social causes.
Desirable – experience of grants, social funds and tenders.
Desirable – experience of finance in relation to profits and business.
Desirable – experience of communications/PR/marketing.
Desirable - lived experience of abuse or violence.
What's in it for the volunteer?
Putting your passion for women's rights into action by helping lead a social enterprise that supports domestic abuse victims and survivors.
Joining a committed organisation of like-minded individuals.
Enhancing your existing strategic experience.
To be involved in tangible, transformational change.
Growing your professional networks.
Additional information
Location: Flexible – MS Teams meetings.
Frequency: Initially regular support to fit with the Trustee – we have various urgent items, but once these are in place support required will be less. Quarterly Trustee meetings, additional actions as agreed in between, to fit to the individual’s schedule. Additional meetings to be agreed as required.
Remuneration: Unpaid, voluntary role.
If you would like to discuss the role further or are interested in applying (by sending a current CV detailing your skills and experience), please contact our CEO, Deborah Jones, by email on deborahjones@resolutesupport.uk.