Henshaws is a well-established registered charity based in the North of England providing expert support, advice and training to people affected by sight loss and other disabilities, including autism and complex needs. The resources include a specialist further education College, an Arts and Crafts Centre and Housing and Community Support services. 
Henshaws supports people with sight loss or other disabilities to go beyond expectations, to reach their full potential in life and to live independent and fulfilling lives. Henshaws hugely values the energy, time, commitment and talents of their skilled Board of Trustees who make it possible for them to achieve their aims.
Henshaws have rewarding voluntary opportunities available for up to four new Trustee members, with corporate backgrounds, good interpersonal skills and professional knowledge, to help to expand the skills represented on the Board and take Henshaws forward in to an exciting new era. One role offers the opportunity to utilise and further develop Chairing skills.
Vacancies
• A link Trustee for CQC matters, with experience of CQC inspections relevant to Adult Social Care settings
• A member Trustee with substantial business and finance skills to join the Business, Finance and Investment committee
• A Trustee with in-depth knowledge of risk management frameworks to chair the Audit Committee
• A Vice Chair Trustee to support and on occasion deputise for the Chair of Trustees, ensuring the effective governance and strategic leadership of the charity.
The people should be:
• enthusiastic and have an interest in services for disabled people
• willing to take an active role in the strategic direction of the Charity
• confident dealing with people working at an executive level
• able to attend Board meetings, usually held in Manchester, 4 times a year
For further information about the work of Henshaws and these trustee roles, visit: www.henshaws.org.uk/jobs, or email: [email protected]
Deadline: Friday 25 May 2018, 12:00