Trustee Opportunity - Karis Neighbour Scheme

Are you passionate about strengthening local communities? Do you want to use your skills and experience to make a lasting difference in Birmingham?

Karis Neighbour Scheme (KNS) is seeking new Trustees to help lead and shape the future of our well-established and much-loved charity.

For over 25 years, KNS has been bringing hope, practical support and connection to people in Ladywood and Edgbaston. Through our dedicated volunteers and projects, we offer emotional support, befriending, advocacy and practical help to individuals and families facing challenging circumstances.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise, insight and heart to a charity that makes a tangible difference every day.

The Role of Trustee

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in:

• Providing strong governance and strategic oversight
• Ensuring the charity fulfils its charitable objectives
• Safeguarding our values, resources and long-term sustainability
• Helping shape and deliver our strategic direction
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including charity and company law

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking individuals who:

• Believe in the mission and values of KNS
• Are committed Christians (see Statement of Faith and Guiding Principles document)
• Understand and value good governance
• Bring sound judgement, integrity and strategic thinking
• Are committed to serving the local community
• Are keen to work alongside a team of enthusiastic fellow trustees

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience in:

• Charity Law
• Finance
• Human Resources

We warmly welcome applicants with lived experience of the local area or of the challenges our community faces. We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity, strengths and perspectives of the communities we serve.

Time Commitment & Support

We aim to make trusteeship both meaningful and manageable.

• Board meetings are held four times per year, in person at the KNS office (two morning and two evening meetings).
• Preparation and follow-up take approximately half a day per meeting.
• We estimate the overall time commitment to be around one day per month.
• Trustees may also attend occasional events or become involved in specific initiatives.
• Reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

We provide:

• A full induction programme
• A buddy system for support and mentoring
• Signposting to ongoing training and development opportunities
• An annual away day to review performance and plan strategically

Trustees are appointed for a three-year term, renewable up to a maximum of nine years.

Find Out More

To learn more about our work and ethos, please visit: www.karisneighbourscheme.org

To apply or for an informal conversation and a trustee information pack, please contact: Michaela.brookes@karisneighbourscheme.org

We would be delighted to arrange an opportunity to meet with the Chair of Trustees.