Become a trustee for CAHPR

Call for Trustees of CAHPR

Become a Trustee for the Community for Allied Health Professions Research.

Deadline for applications 11th March 2024

CAHPR is in the process of applying to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) (Foundation model) and we are looking for people to become trustees of the new charity.
We need a minimum of four trustees. We are seeking trustees, from any background, with the following qualities, skills and experience:

• Commitment to CAHPR's mission and values, with a genuine interest in making a difference in the community.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, business, academia, or relevant field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of governance best practices, legal obligations, and regulatory requirements applicable to charitable organisations.
• Integrity, accountability, and a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in all aspects of governance and decision-making.

Initially the trustees will be required to ratify the application to the Charities Commission, contribute to decisions around the charity’s governance and to appoint a Director for CAHPR, to carry out its day-to-day management.

After the initial set-up stage, we expect the trustees to meet two to three times per year, one of these meetings will include the AGM to approve the Annual report and accounts.

Key responsibilities can be downloaded below and further information can be found on the Charity Commission website: Charity trustee: what’s involved?

The trustees will provide oversite to the Strategy Committee and will be responsible for ratifying key decisions.

If you would like more information about becoming a trustee please contact Dawn Carnes, the current chair of the CAHPR Strategy Committee at dawn.carnes@uco.ac.uk

CAHPR is working towards improving its diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups.

If you are interested in becoming a trustee, please send a one-page cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and motivation to become a trustee and your CV.

Please send to Dawn Carnes dawn.carnes@uco.ac.uk by 9.00am on 11th March 2024.

A working group of CAHPR strategy committee members will review the applications. We are looking to appoint trustees by the end of March.

Additional Information

The advert for the trustee roles at CAHPR includes additional information and the 6 main duties of a trustee, taken directly from the Charity Commission website.