About the organisation
Flamingo Chicks is an inclusive community giving disabled children and those with illnesses such as cancer, the opportunity to enjoy dance and explore movement alongside friends. We also provide a vital peer support network for parents and carers, intergenerational volunteering, global outreach and advocacy!
We exist to create a world where every child with a disability enjoys their right to access services and opportunities to realise their full potential. We do so by championing inclusive opportunities; disabled children’s rights to participate in dance alongside their peers, showcasing what disabled children can do and the value of disabled and non-disabled children working together.
Keeping the voices of disabled children at the heart of our work, we are a growing movement who want to see change in society for disabled people and how they are treated. Flamingo Chicks has performed and made speeches at high profile events such as at Downing Street and the United Nations in New York.
We are a fast growing, responsive and effective organisation. Over 60,000 children have danced with us since we began. Our work is supported by a network of over 1200 volunteers aged between 18 and 84 (100% of whom rate our volunteering programme as ‘excellent’) and we won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the MBE for charities, further testament to our inclusive approach.
We work across the UK in settings including special schools, children’s hospitals and hospices.
About the role
Flamingo Chicks is a stable, well-managed charity, supported by an external accountant who also provides our bookkeeping, alongside an independent examiner. To complement the skills of our existing Board, we’re looking for a financially minded trustee – not to manage our finances or get involved in the day-to-day, but to bring financial insight and confidence to our strategic decision-making.
This is your chance to shape the future and bring fresh perspectives to our mission of getting disabled children more active, championing inclusion and tackling social isolation.
This role involves attending 4 Board Meetings per year online (via Zoom) and sometimes an optional face to face annual Development Day held in Bristol. It is equivalent to around 20 hours per year. There may be other optional opportunities, such as liaising with the management team if your particular advice/expertise is relevant for a specific task or project- we have some very exciting things coming up!
What would I do?
- Strategize: Help steer the charity’s direction and decision-making.
- Advocate: Be a voice for the people in our community.
- Engage: Participate in board meetings, events, and sub-committees.
- Inspire: Support initiatives that inspire others and help motivate and empower the Flamingo Chicks’ Operations Team to deliver exceptional work.
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for someone passionate, energetic, and ready to make a difference! Specifically, we'd love this candidate to be a financially minded trustee – not to manage our finances or get involved in the day-to-day, but to bring financial insight and confidence to our strategic decision-making.
We're also hoping to find someone with life skills - no previous knowledge of Trusteeship is required, you’ll be operating as part of a co-supportive and collaborative team, so above all we want your enthusiasm and a fresh perspective.
We really value lived experience. We particularly encourage applications from disabled people or those who have a health condition, including cancer.
What’s in it for you
Being a Trustee is an unpaid role and we recognise volunteering with us as a two-way process – we are keen to ensure you get the most out of your time with us.
You’ll be offered opportunities for training and development including Makaton, child protection and disability awareness as well as chances to improve your public speaking.
We have accessible meetings. We use a variety of methods to empower all voices to be heard. This includes recording our Board Meetings to enable the opportunity to watch again, captions, chat functionality and use of a jam board. We circulate Board Papers 2 weeks prior to each meeting to enable plenty of time to read through and ask questions before the session. Every new Trustee is assigned a Board Buddy to help them settle in and we have a Trustee Induction Guide to help you quickly feel settled in the Flock. We’re always open to new ideas and ways to make our Board as accessible as possible.
Why should I become a Trustee?
- Make an Impact: Be a part of transformative projects that create real change in our community.
- Innovate: Bring your unique ideas and perspectives to the table and help us think outside the box.
- Grow Your Network: Connect with like-minded individuals and industry leaders.
- Develop Skills: Take your career to the next level by enhancing your leadership, governance and strategic thinking skills.
Apply for the role
Please provide a short cover note setting out your motivations for volunteering for the organisation, any relevant skills/experience and why you think you might be a suitable candidate.
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