About the organisation
Abortion is a common, safe and legal part of healthcare - the vast majority of people who have an abortion saying that their first feelings were of relief and gratitude. But abortion isn’t often represented that way in the media and public life, which can make it hard to talk about. We’re here to change the conversation by offering support free from judgment. Whether you’ve experienced an abortion yourself, work as an abortion provider or just need to talk - we’re here to listen.
We’re on a mission to encourage individuals and communities to have conversations about abortion to end abortion stigma. Abortion Talk runs the UK’s first and only free, confidential Talkine for anyone who needs a safe space to talk about their abortion experience. We also run workshops for abortion providers and community groupsactivists, giving them time to explore the rewards of their work and the challenges of abortion-related stigma.
Until abortion stigma is a thing of the past, we’ll keep the conversation going.
About the role
All Abortion Talk trustees are responsible for ensuring that we:
● have effectively evaluated the success of our three-year strategy.
● develop and implement a new, 2027 - 2030 strategy for Abortion Talk, to help us achieve our vision of a world free of abortion stigma.
● comply with our governing document (i.e. our charitable objects), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulation.
● apply our resources only in pursuing our charitable objects and for the benefit of the public. ● protect the pro-choice, feminist and inclusive values of our charity.
● effectively govern the charity, which includes making sure we have the proper policies and procedures in place.
● ensure financial stability.
The role of the treasurer also includes:
● maintaining an overview of the Abortion Talk’s financial affairs.
● ensuring Abortion Talk’s financial viability.
● ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.
Our ideal candidate
Essential
● Professional financial experience/qualifications.
● A full commitment to all of our values (set out above).
● A willingness and ability to dedicate the time and effort required to direct how Abortion Talk is run and managed. ● Good, independent judgement and a willingness to speak your mind in acting as a critical friend to Abortion Talk’s leadership (including other trustees)
● An ability to think creatively.
● An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
● An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
● A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Desirable
● Professional financial experience/qualifications gained at a charity.
● Previous experience as a charity trustee.
What’s in it for you
You'll get to work with a varied and highly skilled team of fellow trustees. As a small but growing charity you'll be able to see the impact of your work on our beneficiaries.
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