Volunteer Trustee at Sight Loss Charity | Sight Support Worthing

Looking for a creative and/or commercially minded professional to join our charity, supporting independence and wellbeing for people experiencing sight loss or living with visual impairment.

What difference will you make?

You will have the opportunity to be part of a great team of people in a charity that has been around since 1910, helping to contribute to what we do and how we do it. You can be as involved as you wish in our events and activities. Everyone who joins our charity in some capacity as a stakeholder quickly becomes part of the team and they all tell us what a special charity it is!

What are we looking for?

We are open to the skills and experience, but would like someone with lived experience, or commercial acumen or a profession that would add value to the governance of a small charity. We currently have trustees experienced in accountancy, marketing and procurement.

What will you be doing?

Trustee Position – Sight Support Worthing We are a well-established, lively, and forward-thinking Charity based in the centre of Worthing, who are passionate about improving independence and wellbeing for people with sight loss and vision impairment. We’re looking for a new Trustee to join our Board of six, who ideally has knowledge or experience of visual impairments, eye conditions, sight loss or lived experience of another sensory disability. This is an exciting time to join SSW, as we are developing our strategy for the coming years and this is a collaborative project involving, trustees, staff, and service users, who are all motivated to drive our charity forward and make a difference in the community. About SSW The charity has been around since 1910 and evolved over time to meet the changing needs and interests of our members. We organise accessible events, clubs and classes, assistive tech support, benefits support, and specialist counselling. We are a membership organisation with strong ties to the local community of Worthing and are dedicated to creating a lasting and positive impact on the lives of those we work with. The Trustee Role As part of our Board of Trustees, you will play an important role in shaping the strategic direction and governance of the charity. You will oversee the charity business, ensuring that our work is carried out in accordance with the Charity Governance code. This is a voluntary non-executive governance role. The expectation is that you will be able to attend 10 of 12 monthly Board meetings as well as other events such as training workshops, the AGM and occasional fundraising events. Although there is no minimum time commitment, it would suit someone who has some flexibility to oversee and contribute to charity projects. All pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed. Who we are looking for We are seeking someone with commercial and/or nonprofit experience with professional skills they can offer to the charity. It would be beneficial to have an understanding of disability inclusion. To apply, please send your interest and a C.V or short bio