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Join the Millrace Foundation Board of Trustees

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Are you passionate about mental health and looking to make a real difference in your community? The Millrace Foundation is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees. 

Who We Are: 

The Millrace Foundation is a small Charity providing a supportive and creative environment for people experiencing mental health challenges. Our core programme, the Millrace Project, offers a unique opportunity for individuals to learn furniture crafts, restoration and up-cycling skills in our workshop at Moulsham Mill. Participants gain valuable experience, build confidence, and can work towards a City & Guilds qualification. 

As we grow, we need your expertise to guide us. 


What You Can Expect:

  • Make a meaningful impact: Contribute to an organisation that is transforming lives through the power of creativity and skill-building. 
  • Shape the future of the Millrace Foundation: Play a key role in setting the strategic direction and ensure good governance. 
  • Work alongside dedicated individuals committed to supporting mental health and wellbeing. 



What skills do I need?

We are seeking individuals with experience in: 

  • Finance/Fundraising: Help us secure funding and manage resources effectively to ensure the long-term sustainability of our programs. 
  • The Public Sector: Including healthcare (especially mental health), safeguarding vulnerable people and/or governance. With a view to engaging with mental health services and other key stakeholders in relation to the services we provide to our beneficiaries and also to the policies underpinning this. 
  • Legal knowledge/processes: Which could be pertinent to matters concerning the Charity e.g. charity law and policy making. 

Interests

  • Mental Health

Activities

  • Trusteeship and Committee Work

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening No No No Yes No No No

Availability Details

Time commitment: Board meetings are held approximately every two months on Thursday evenings (4:00 PM - 6:30 PM) at our workshop in Moulsham Mill, Parkway, Chelmsford, CM2 7PX. Some meetings may be held online via Zoom.

Location

Moulsham Mill
Parkway
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 7PX

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