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Applications can be made by submitting a CV and Cover letter to info@faithbeliefforum.org
The UK’s leading interfaith organisation is looking for new trustees to help us in our work towards a world where diversity is celebrated.
The Faith & Belief Forum delivers innovative and meaningful interfaith encounters through our programmes in schools, universities and community spaces. Rooted in a progressive approach to interfaith that includes all religious and non-religious groups, and takes into account the complexity of people’s identities, we are ambitious in our aims to bring together people of different faiths and beliefs, and to create a positive movement for change in ever more turbulent times for our communities.
We were founded in 1997 as the Three Faiths Forum (3FF) and are proud of our 20-year history. Building on the work of our founders, Sir Sigmund Sternberg, Sheikh Dr Zaki Badawi, and Revd Dr Marcus Braybrooke, we have worked tirelessly to build good relations between people of all faiths and beliefs. Over the last five years, we’ve doubled in size, to an organisation of nearly 20 staff and an income of c. £1m.
We are now looking for new trustees to join our board. Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, and developing the organisations aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
As well as an understanding of the UK charity sector and good governance, we are looking for people with experience across a range of function areas. Whilst we always welcome people with fundraising or income-generation knowledge, it is not necessary to hold this experience. It’s essential that our Trustees hold a passion for lived experience around faith and belief inclusion and diversity.
Trustees are asked to attend three board meetings and one away day per year, with reading and preparation before each meeting, to participate in a subcommittee, and to support and attend our events. This voluntary role is not remunerated but travel and childcare expenses can be reimbursed. Terms of service for new trustees is three terms of three years.
We value diversity at the Faith & Belief Forum and would particularly welcome interest from people from diverse faith backgrounds who can bring lived experience to our work.
Role Purpose: Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the organisations aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have, to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Please apply by submitting a CV and Cover letter to info@faithbeliefforum.org
The UK’s leading interfaith organisation is looking for a new Treasurer to help us continue our work towards a world where diversity is celebrated
The Faith & Belief Forum delivers innovative and meaningful interfaith encounters through our programmes in schools, universities and community spaces. Rooted in a progressive approach to interfaith that includes all religious and non-religious groups, and takes into account the complexity of people’s identities, we are ambitious in our aims to bring together people of different faiths and beliefs, and to create a positive movement for change in ever more turbulent times for our communities.
We were founded in 1997 as the Three Faiths Forum (3FF) and are proud of our 20 year history. Building on the work of our founders, Sir Sigmund Sternberg, Sheikh Dr Zaki Badawi, and Revd Dr Marcus Braybrooke, we have worked tirelessly to build good relations between people of all faiths and beliefs. Over the last five years, we’ve doubled in size, to an organisation of 18 permanent staff and an income of c. £1m.
Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
As well as an understanding of the UK charity sector and good governance, we are looking for people with experience in finance and a passion for lived experience around faith and belief inclusion and diversity.
Trustees are asked to attend three board meetings and one away day per year (mixture of in person in London and online meetings) with reading and preparation before each meeting, to participate in a subcommittee, and to support and attend key charity events. This voluntary role is not remunerated but travel and childcare expenses can be reimbursed. Terms of service for new trustees is three terms of three years.
To apply, please send an up to date CV and a covering letter to info@@faithbeliefforum.org
The Faith & Belief Forum is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Registered Charity No. 1173369
Role Purpose: Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the organisations aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its stated objects as defined in the constitution document, by supporting the development of, agreeing and overseeing a long-term strategy
• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document (ie constitution), charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• To ensure that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects (ie the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public
• To ensure that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets
• To safeguard the name and values of the organisation
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
• To protect and manage the property of the charity and ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds
• To follow proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Director
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have, to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the Treasurer include the following.
• Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements
• Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy
• Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
• Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters
• Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate investment policy
• Ensuring that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims of the charity
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission
• If external scrutiny of accounts is required, ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation
• Making a formal presentation of the accounts at relevant Board meetings when needed and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way
• Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required
Person specification
In addition to the person specification for a trustee, the treasurer should have the following qualities.
• Financial qualifications and experience
• Some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes
• The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences
• Being prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the board
Our strategic goals:
▪ To equip more learners with the skills and tools they need to handle and influence relations between different faiths and beliefs
▪ To generate stronger community-based movement, with youth at the forefront
▪ To project the voices of those we support and the impact of our partnership with them
Please apply by submitting a CV and Cover letter to info@faithbeliefforum.org