In the UK
EMERGENCY UK is looking for Trustees!
EMERGENCY UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, and affiliate of the international organisation EMERGENCY that has its head office in Italy. It carries out fundraising, awareness and communications activities in support of EMERGENCY’s projects.
EMERGENCY provides free, high-quality care to victims of war, landmines and poverty, and promotes a culture of peace, solidarity and respect for human rights.
Since 1994, EMERGENCY has worked in 21 countries around the world: building healthcare facilities, training local personnel, and conducting search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean Sea.
EMERGENCY UK currently has three full-time employees and is in an important phase of its growth. EMERGENCY UK plays a key role for EMERGENCY head office as a hub for communications, fundraising and advocacy activities on an international scale. This takes place in addition to its core mandate of raising funds and awareness for the charity’s work in England and Wales.
EMERGENCY UK is looking for Trustees to join its Board and help strengthen the organisation as it strives to continue its growth and development.
Candidates should show a strong interest in EMERGENCY’s charitable activities providing free, high-quality care to people affected by war and poverty around the world.
The organisation is keen to add Trustees that are willing to play an active role and we are keen to hear from people with experience of:
- Advocacy/campaigning
- Communications/journalism/events
- Fundraising (specifically major donors/trusts and foundations)
- Charity governance and regulatory compliance
- Law
- Human resources
- Humanitarian activities
This list is not exhaustive and all applications from dedicated candidates with a keen interest in the role will be considered.
Please note that this is an unpaid role.
For more information regarding the requirements of being a Charity Trustee, please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-trustee-whats-involved
If you are interested in becoming a Trustee, please email david.lloydwebber@emergencyuk.org with a CV and covering letter/email detailing how your skills and experience can help support EMERGENCY UK.
Please send your application by 23 June 2024. The first round of interviews will be scheduled on Friday 28 June and Friday 12 July 2024.
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