Chair of Trustees – the Baldwin Trust

About this Opportunity

Overview:

The Chair of Trustees for the Baldwin Trust will lead the board of Trustees, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively, in service of the charity’s vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Trustees.
The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.

Organisation:

The Baldwin Trust

Minimum hours:

4

Closing Date:

November 30, 2026

Address:

C/O 18 School Street Syston Leicester

LE7 1HN

Location:

Hybrid

About the organisation:

The Baldwin Trust is a community based registered charity which provides narrowboat trips on Leicestershire’s waterway systems. The aim and purpose of the Trust is to enhance the well-being of people of all ages, especially those living with disabilities, mental illness, social exclusion, or isolation. The boat trips supplied by the Trust can provide learning and recreational opportunities to help people maintain a healthy lifestyle, discover new experiences, gain skills, by improving the quality of their life and their life opportunities

Full Details:

• Provide strategic leadership to The Baldwin Trust, working in partnership with the trustees to ensure the charity achieves its mission.
• Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.
• Optimise the relationship between the board and The Baldwin Trust’s self-employed service providers and volunteers.
• Plan and chair the board meetings and the AGM, with others as appropriate.
• Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for The Baldwin Trust.

When and Where:

Remote or from home working, with regular (monthly) face to face meetings at a location in Charnwood. Availability to visit our boats on site as and when required is also important, as is availability to attend events around Leicestershire on behalf of the Baldwin Trust.

Additional Information

Requirements / Restrictions:

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Specific Requirements or Restrictions

Prior experience as a Trustee with a charity is desirable. Experience and knowledge of inland waterways boating would be an advantage but is not essential.

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