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Restore Northampton is a Christian CIO run and supported by local people, to serve those in need within Northampton. Our intention is to join God in the renewal of all things, to bring communities to life.

The charity offers a wide range of projects that support families and individuals holistically. Core services meet the most basic needs of food, clothing and support, and walk with those who wish to engage, to equip them to meet their own needs through building skills, confidence and connections. Community and relationship is at the heart of Restore as we seek to see lives transformed through love and compassion.

ROLE PURPOSE

Trustees share ultimate responsibility for governing Restore Northampton and directing how it is managed and run. Working collectively, the Trustee Board protects the charity's purpose and Christian identity, sets its strategic direction, oversees resources and risk, and supports and holds the CEO to account.

The role is about governance, not day-to-day operational management. The CEO leads Restore Northampton's operations and staff within the strategy, budget, policies and delegated authority agreed by the Trustee Board.

SPECIFIC ROLES

Some trustees may take on specific roles on the board, such as Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. These roles are often known as honorary officer roles, and can only take on specific duties if they’ve been authorised to do so. Trustees may be invited to hold a responsibility for certain areas, such as health and safety, policies, safeguarding, human resources etc. An interest in any position or specific skills/ experience should be expressed by the candidate.

COMMITMENT

  • Trustees appointed initially for 3 year term.

  • Attend four Trustee meetings and one strategy day each year.

  • Meetings preferred in person, but can be hybrid/online if necessary.
    Read papers in advance, ask constructive questions and contribute to collective decisions.

  • Take ownership of agreed actions and communicate promptly if an action cannot be completed.

  • Contribute between meetings by email or other agreed channels where a decision, advice or timely response is needed.

  • Where agreed, take a lead interest in an area such as finance, safeguarding, people, risk, governance, fundraising, property or communications. A lead role does not remove the whole Board's responsibility.

  • Engage with communication via email with Charity Director and other Trustees.

  • Any other duties that support the effective operation of the Board of Trustees.

  • This position is in a voluntary capacity without any financial renumeration.

  • Trustees have no liability for CIO debts or liabilities.

CHRISTIAN FAITH AND ETHOS

Restore Northampton is intentionally Christian. Our faith shapes who we are, why we exist and how we serve, while our services remain open to people of all faiths and none. Trustees have a particular responsibility for protecting and nurturing this identity.

In accordance with the Constitution, all trustees must subscribe and adhere, in belief and lifestyle, to the Statement of Beliefs contained within the Constitution. Applicants should therefore be able to affirm the Statement of Beliefs and contribute to the Christian life and leadership of Restore Northampton.

How to Apply

Please read the full Job Description, Ethos Statement and Trustee Information Pack. 

To express your interest in becoming a Trustee please initially email anya@restorenorthampton.org.uk so that we can arrange a visit and an informal meeting to discuss the role further. 

The application procedure will be as follows

  1. Contact CEO to arrange a visit and informal meeting

  2. Invitation to complete the application form. Here: Application form

  3. Successful applicants invited to interview, early 2027

  4. Successful candidates invited to Training & Information session and to shadow a Trustees Meeting

  5. New Trustees onboarded by April 2027, with support from CEO and existing Trustees