We’re a registered charity which means that our board of trustees collectively has overall accountability for our work and delivery. Trustees are volunteers and serve a three-year term.

Sadly, we are due to lose some of our trustees whose terms are due to come to an end later this year. We're therefore looking for new trustees to join our Board. This is a unique opportunity to lead, inspire and make a difference within local communities in Gloucestershire.

About us

The Gloucestershire VCS Alliance is the independent voice that informs, strengthens, and develops the voluntary and community sector in Gloucestershire.  

Our mission is to:

• Be the independent voice that informs, strengthens, and develops the VCSE sector in Gloucestershire. 
• Promote mutually respectful partnerships between the VCSE, public, and private sectors. 
• Be at the forefront of positive change within the VCSE sector in the county 
• Support VCSE sector groups & organisations in Gloucestershire to become more sustainable. 

About our trustees

We’re looking for new trustees from any background, of any age (must be over 16), who have a passion for the VCSE sector and their community. We are keen for our board to reflect the breadth of the organisations we represent, so would welcome applications from candidates from organisations of all sizes. Additionally, we are looking to recruit a Treasurer.

As a trustee you will receive: 

• The opportunity to help create a thriving, strong, resilient VCSE sector in the county for the benefit of individuals & communities.
• Training and development, learning new skills to help you in your trustee role and beyond.
• Expenses relating to your trustee role.

In return we ask that you:

• Attend meetings - our board of trustees meets six times per year (meetings are held on Wednesdays between 2pm and 4pm in Gloucester) and holds an annual away day.
• Consent to share your information with the Charity Commission, key staff, and fellow trustees. More information about this is in our Trustee Privacy Notice.
• Undertake mandatory training and be willing to take on additional roles and responsibilities where necessary.
• Adhere to our Trustee Code of Conduct.

Please note - there are certain automatic exclusions to being a trustee unless authorised by the Charity Commission. A full list is available on the GOV.UK website. You can read more about the responsibilities of trustees in the GOV.UK 'Essential Trustee' guide.

You can also meet our current trustees on our 'Meet our trustees' page.

How to apply

You can download a copy of our application form via the following weblink: Trustee Application Form.The deadline for applications is: 5 pm on 30 September 2024.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Get in touch

For an informal discussion about this role please email our Chief Officer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Support for the VCSE sector in Gloucestershire

We provide a range of support for VCSE sector groups & organisations of all shapes and sizes in Gloucestershire, including fully funded training & events, a range of thematic mailings, regular news updates, free membership and help to recruit volunteers.

We are the independent voice of the VCSE sector in Gloucestershire and are passionate about promoting equal partnerships at every level. You can find out more about how we work in partnership and represent the sector on our About Us page.