IMPORTANT NEWS
In August 2011 we revised our criteria and funding priorities following a review of our grant making policy. Please read our updated guidelines carefully as they outline some important changes to what we can fund. One of the biggest changes is that we can now only offer grants to registered charities with an annual expenditure of less than £40,000. The latest version of our application form can be downloaded from the How to Apply section of our website.
LATEST NEWS - MAY 2012
TRUSTEE VACANCY
We are seeking a trustee who has an interest in supporting small hard-to-fund charities that are working to improve the lives of disadvantaged people. You will be part of a team of 6 trustees that meet 3-4 times a year to shape the strategic direction of the Trust and make decisions on allocating grants. Experience of governance and working at a strategic level is therefore required.
You will help the Trust take a strategic view on how it can more effectively distribute its limited resources in the current harsh financial climate. You will ideally have experience of more than one of our priority groups, and may well have a Voluntary Action/Council of Voluntary Service background. It would be an added bonus if you had experience of issues faced by the voluntary sector in rural communities.
From time to time you will be invited to undertake assessment and/or monitoring visits independently or with the Trust Secretary to help increase your understanding of the work we support.
Existing trustees are located in London, West Midlands and the North-West. We would ideally like the new trustee to come from another part of England, especially the South-West, or from Wales.
Trustee meetings are all held in central London - within easy access from Paddington, Euston and King's Cross stations. The trustee appointed must be prepared to travel to the capital up to 4 times per year for these meetings (typically 1pm-4pm). Full travel expenses will, of course be met. Because meetings are relatively infrequent it is important that all trustees make every effort to attend.
How to Apply
Please send a copy of your CV and a one page supporting statement outlining your interest in the vacancy and your relevant background, skills and experience to: Joanne Anderson, Trust Secretary, The Yapp Charitable Trust, 8 Leyburn Close, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1TD or email to apply@yappcharitabletrust.org.uk If you would to discuss the vacancy then please contact Joanne on 0191 4922118.
Closing Date
Friday 29th June 2012. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview (in London) in September.
