1 VOYAGE- Trustee Vacancies Wuld yu like t cntribute t ur grwth and develpment as ne f Lndn s leading charitable cmpanies transfrming pprtunities and lives f Lndn s yung black and minrity ethnic cmmunities? Previusly we are knwn as the Black Plice Assciatin Charitable Trust (BPACT). But due t the nature f ur wrk in cmmunities we have chsen t brand urselves as V.O.Y.A.G.E, which stands fr Vice f Yuth and Genuine Empwerment. Trading as VOYAGE we are a pan Lndn rganisatin and scial justice charitable cmpany based in central Lndn. Lead by a small new but dedicated team VOYAGE is entering an exciting phase f ur develpment and mving twards a mre independent and sustainable future. A future in which we intend t cnslidate ur wrk in Lndn, mbilise/ prfessinalise ur yuth Alumni (The Ybpa), develp a new develpmental frum/ netwrk f black desistance tutrs/ trainers, implement a fundn raising strategy guided by a vibrant cmmunicatins framewrk whilst prgressing ur remit twards a natinal rle by 2016. We are ging thrugh an exciting perid f change and grwth, and are lking fr peple wh can add value, a range f skills and bring frth imprtant and highly relevant experience t ur bard f Trustees. Culd yu cntribute sme f the skills set ut in ur Trustee Skills prfile? If this is yu we are particularly seeking a number f new trustees with expertise in the fllwing areas: a) Leadership, Chairmanship and Gvernance we are seeking an experienced individual t take n the rle f Chair f the Bard t steer the Cmpany thrugh an exciting phase f develpment, sustainability and financial independence. This is an excellent pprtunity fr a well- cnnected, cmmitted, highly skilled and dynamic individual with experience f gvernance and cmpany develpment t prvide leadership at a pivtal pint in BPACT VOYAGE s develpment and grwth. b) Financial, legal and HR expertise- we welcme the input f a skilled financial and legal rientated prfessinal t help ensure financial prbity, assist SORP requirements, strengthen ur human resurce management and plicy requirements by taking n the rle f Treasurer. c) Experience in private sectr business r enterprise- We are an entrepreneurial and enterprising charity lking t expand ur wrk natinally and make this a mre cmmercial endeavur. We are hping t attract a Vyage Hackney Cmmunity Cllege www.vyageyuth.cm - 0207613 8343 Registered Charity N. 1068108
2 seasned netwrker wh is able t cnnect ur wrk t new pprtunities, partnerships, investrs and new circles f influence. We are flexible abut private sectr representatives as we are lking fr thse in distinct prfessins wh can supprt emerging strands f wrk, help us t meet new demands and access new pprtunities. d) Institutinal, crprate and Individual dnrs- We are seeking t launch a fundraising strategy in the 2015 t help fund ur yuth led activities and prgressin partnerships. T supprt this we are seeking smene with high- level skills t assist this drive fr a mixed ecnmy and taking frward this strategy whilst adpting new fund raising events fr 2015. e) Educatin, research and develpment We are keen t engage trustees that are invlved in higher r further educatin psitins t assist the shaping and develpment f new curses, gear these up fr n line delivery, assist curse expansin and accreditatin. We als welcme mre assistance arund building prgressin pathways fr ur yung peple and help us explre new n hk mdels f educatinal engagement. f) Inter/natinal develpment we are seeking t extend ur partnerships with yuth led rganisatins natinally and arund the glbe and seek new Trustees wh can assist ur missin cnnecting these pprtunities t ur yuth. We are keen t develp regular cntact, exchanges and annualised visits frm natinal and internatinal partners linking ur wrk t prgressin pssibilities and wrk experience pprtunities. Vyage s Bard f Trustees meet up t 6 times per year, with pprtunities t get invlved in specific wrking grups, meeting partners and investrs and take part in a brad range f structured activities and events established via ur Ybpa, ur parent bdy the Black Plice Assciatin (BPA) and the Natinal Black Plice Assciatin (NBPA). Hw t apply: Please cmplete the attached frm and email this t paul@vyageyuth.cm r call n 0207 613 8344 Terms f reference fr Trustees VOYAGE is a registered Charity and has recently adpted a new cnstitutin, mved t new ffices, appinted a new team and is nw implementing a diverse and business mdel and all legal accuntability is held by Trustees wh als act as cmpany directrs. Vyage Hackney Cmmunity Cllege www.vyageyuth.cm - 0207613 8343 Registered Charity N. 1068108
3 Trustees are appinted at the AGM in Dec/ Jan, fllwing a recruitment prcess designed t ensure the trustees cllectively have the range f skills, knwledge, understanding and experience needed t hld legal respnsibility fr the rganisatin, as set ut in the skills prfile fr Trustees. Trustees are bliged t ensure that VOYAGE cmplies with: its stated aims, prject and plicy bjectives, regulatry requirements f Cmpanies Huse and the Charities Cmmissin relevant legislatin, requirements set dwn by funders, stakehlders and investrs its memrandum and articles f assciatin and ther gverning dcuments. Ensure the financial slvency, stability and prbity f Vyage Safeguard and psitively prmte the gd name and values f Vyage Mnitr the perfrmance f the Executive team, prviding line management supprt and supervisin in line with plicies and prcedures r delegating this functin as apprpriate. Observe a schedule which delegates decisin making and authrity t the Executive team, which shuld ensure that the Executive team: develps and implements a strategy, business plan and budget maintains effective plicies fr the adequate running f the rganisatin effectively carries ut all ther delegated duties n behalf f the trustees In pursuance f these respnsibilities, each Trustee will be required t: Attend at least 75% f full Trustees meetings (which will be apprximately every tw mnths). Read papers, emails etc Lead and cntribute t discussins Attend training sessins as arranged frm time t time t supprt them in their rle. Directrs may be asked t undertake ther duties, which, as required and as apprpriate, include: Assist with drafting r reviewing f plicies, reprts, accunts r financial statements etc Supprt recruitment and selectin prcesses as required and as apprpriate Liaise with r attend ther meetings r therwise make input and cntributins based n their skills and expertise, as required by the Executive team in rder t effectively manage and develp the rganisatin. Vyage Hackney Cmmunity Cllege www.vyageyuth.cm - 0207613 8343 Registered Charity N. 1068108
4 Skills Prfile fr Trustees A) Each Trustee will be required t demnstrate the fllwing key skills and attributes: Cmmitment t the cncept and values f Vyage Willingness, ability and availability t devte the necessary time and effrt. Understanding f the imprtant legal rle f charitable trustee/ cmpany directr The ability t carry ut their Directr/ Trustee rle with sufficient independence and withut majr cnflict f interest B) In additin, the Directrs as a whle will require the fllwing: A sund understanding f effective charitable gvernance and management Understanding f accuntancy and accunting practice, preferably including a sund grasp f business finance An up t date knwledge f emplyment law Understanding f the legal and regulatry requirements f cmpany and charity law Strategic advcacy and management capabilities An understanding f charitable funding, (including institutinal, crprate and individual giving) cntract management, and scial enterprise Knwledge understanding r experience f the rganisatin s areas f wrk, including: Race, ethnicity and if pssible the effects f disprprtinality HE, FE and secndary educatin Training, develpment and apprenticeships Criminal justice Justice, prbatin and prisns Cmmunity engagement / participatin Plitical Research and develpment Internatinal develpment Vyage Hackney Cmmunity Cllege www.vyageyuth.cm - 0207613 8343 Registered Charity N. 1068108
5 Vyage Trustees Nminatin Frm Ptential new trustees are asked t cmplete this frm as part f the recruitment prcess. Name: Phne number: Cntact address: Email: Vyage s Skills Prfile fr Trustees sets ur cre attributes, which are requirements fr all trustees: a) Cmmitment t the cncept and values f Vyage b) Willingness, ability and availability t devte the necessary time and effrt. c) Understanding f the imprtant legal rles and respnsibilities f charitable trustee d) The ability t carry ut their Directr/ Trustee rle with sufficient independence and withut any cnflicts f interest I cnfirm that I meet the abve requirements: Based n the abve, what mtivates yu t be part f BPACT VOYAGE s bard f trustees? D) Vyages Skills Prfile fr Trustees sets ut additinal skills, which the trustees require. (See page 3, list B) Please indicate which f these skills yu cnsider yu bring t the bard f Trustee. Vyage Hackney Cmmunity Cllege www.vyageyuth.cm - 0207613 8343 Registered Charity N. 1068108
6 E) Vyage has identified the fllwing areas, which we are particularly interested. Please indicate if yu feel yu bring any f these areas, and hw: Eg. Leadership, Chairmanship and Gvernance Financial, legal and HR expertise Experience in private sectr business enterprise Industry specific knwledge and skills Partnership develpment Incme diversificatin Please nte the respnses n this frm (excluding persnal cntact details) may be made available t the appintments panel r t members at the AGM. Vyage Hackney Cmmunity Cllege www.vyageyuth.cm - 0207613 8343 Registered Charity N. 1068108