Become a Trustee
We have a highly skilled team of Trustees including a Solicitor, a GP, a Fundraiser, a Marketeer, a Financial Strategist, a Research Psychologist, a Children's Mental Health Specialist and a Non-Executive Director for the Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust all using their skills to help lead our charity.
Trustees are responsible for the running of the Charity and are there to assist in making major decisions in the best interest of the Charity and their members. Decisions are made as a group. Trustees are nominated and voted onto the Board at the Annual General Meeting.
Would you be interested in becoming a Trustee for SWEDA?
SWEDA is looking to strengthen our Trustee Board and are looking to attract further key members to enhance our work. There are several key roles all listed below:
Clinical
- Experience as an eating disorders professional with a background in psychiatry/psychology
- Generic medical background with an interest in eating disorders eg. GP, Nurse, medical practitioner
Business/Finance
- A knowledgeable and confident person with this area of expertise
- Experience within charity finance with the view to develop this role to becoming the charity Treasurer
Children’s/Education Specialist
- Experience of working with children & young people as an educator with a wide understanding of young people lives today and the pressures they are currently experiencing
Other skills would be of interest, such as fundraising. In addition to possessing demonstrable experience of the above, the ideal trustee would also bring the following attributes:
- Good, independent judgement and strategic vision
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad-hoc basis
The most effective boards are ones which benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. SWEDA welcomes individuals from a range of backgrounds, including those who have had experience of eating disorders themselves or someone close to them.
Click here to apply via REACH Volunteering, who are managing the recruitment.
