Homelessness charity appeals for new trustees

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley is using Trustees’ Week 2024 (November 4 - 8) to launch an appeal for new trustees to join the charity.

Emmaus Mossley supports people who have experienced homelessness by providing them with a home, companionship, tailored support and work opportunities.

The charity is appealing for two new people to join the existing team of 11 who volunteer their time and expertise as trustees.

Andrew Kilburn, Chair of Trustees at Emmaus Mossley, said: “As a charity, we are constantly looking to develop, improve what we do and plan for the future in line with our vision and values.

"We want to maintain good governance standards and a diverse Board of Trustees, so finding and recruiting new trustees is an essential part of that process.”

“This Trustees’ Week, we are appealing for people with proven leadership skills and financial acumen to learn more about our trustee roles.

"Joining the Emmaus Mossley Board of Trustees is a rewarding opportunity to give back, work with new people and develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause.”

Trustees at Emmaus Mossley give their time voluntarily and work together collectively to ensure the charity has a clear strategy, and that its work and goals are in line with its vision.

Emmaus Mossley is looking to fill two trustee vacancies – one as Treasurer and one as Chair of the charity.

Trustees’ Week is a national campaign to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK.

Trustees are the individuals who make strategic decisions on behalf of the charity and have general control and management of the administration of a charity.

The focus of Trustees’ Week 2024 is on trustee recruitment and retention.

According to the Charity Commission’s Breath of Fresh Air report, anywhere between one in three and one in two charities have a trustee vacancy.

Andrew added: “Emmaus Mossley is a well-established charity, thanks in part to the many people, past and present, who have served as trustees.

"We simply could not provide the range of services available to our companions and the local community without the input, expertise and guidance of our trustees.

“I am enormously grateful for everything our current team of trustees do in support of Emmaus Mossley.

"We look forward to welcoming new trustees and are committed to inducting and supporting them in their roles.”

To find out more about the trustee vacancies at Emmaus Mossley, please click here

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