URGENTLY SEEKING: VICE-TREASURER FOR BRENTWOOD MIND

Brentwood Mind is unique.

We are the only mental health charity in Brentwood which provides a drop-in for people with mental health issues. Relaxing at the drop-in, meeting a variety of people – staff/other service users/volunteers – participating in group sessions, can stimulate recovery and integration in the community. Thereafter it can prevent relapse.

We have 8 staff who aim to deliver a quality service to assist service users on their path to recovery. Our CEO is responsible for the day-to-day activities of Brentwood Mind. The board of trustees oversees and supports her in this role. 

The board has recently appointed a treasurer who is bringing expertise and enthusiasm to our team. We are now seeking a vice-treasurer to work alongside him.

Your duties will include working with the treasurer on the following:

• Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements
• Being assured that our financial resources meets Brentwood Mind’s present and future needs
• Drafting the financial section of the business plan
• Monitoring Brentwood Mind’s investment activity
• Keeping the board informed of its financial duties and responsibilities
• Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the annual general meeting

You will:

• Have a background in finance/accounting
• Be broad-minded and be able to work within a diverse team
• Have a keen interest in the objectives of Brentwood Mind
• Support and monitor the CEO
• Have the time and commitment to fulfil your legal duties
• Act independently when making decisions
• Be willing to speak your mind yet listen to others so that a decision is made in the best interests of Brentwood Mind

For further information, email: susannockles@brentwoodmind.co.uk

Applicants can apply via :

Website: www.phoenixfm.com 

Email: radio@phoenixfm.com 

Call: 01277  849929

BRENTWOOD BASILDON & DISTRICTS

TRUSTEES NEEDED

We support children and adults with disabilities

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A TRUSTEE FOR OUR CHARITY

Your support would be greatly appreciated

Many Thanks

Sian Brewster

Administrative Assistant / Fund Raiser

 2nd Floor

51 Tallon Road

Hutton

Brentwood

Essex

CM13 1TG

Tel: 01277 201789

Fax: 01277 201789

Email: brentwood.district@crossroads.org.uk

Website: www.brentwoodcrossroads.org.uk

Crossroads Care is Britain’s leading provider of support for carers and people they care for. We work with over 35,000 individuals and their families, helping carers to make a life of their own outside caring.

Crossroads Care… the people carers turn to

Charity registration number 1054595. Brentwood and District Crossroads Care Attendant Scheme is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales number 3172543. Registered office: 2nd Floor, 51 Tallon Road, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1TG

We are the only mental health charity in Brentwood which provides a drop-in for people with mental health issues. Relaxing at the drop in, meeting a variety of people – staff/other service users/volunteers, attending group sessions – can stimulate recovery and integration in the community. Thereafter it can prevent relapse.We are looking for someone who ideally:Identifies with the aims and missions of Brentwood Mind. This will be an exciting, perhaps at times challenging, opportunity for the right person. An opportunity to develop Brentwood Mind and make a lasting impact to de-stigmatizing mental health locally and nationally. For further information, write to:

Susan Nockles,

Brentwood Mind,

14 Ongar Road,

Brentwood,

Essex

CM15 9AX

Tel: 01277 234 246

We have 8 staff who aim to deliver a quality service to assist service users on their path to recovery. Our CEO is responsible for the day-to-day activities of Brentwood Mind. The board of trustees oversees and supports her in this role.

We are seeking a Chair to be at the helm of the board of trustees and to work with them to drive Brentwood Mind forward.

Has leadership skills

Has strategic vision and experience of drafting effective business plans

Has the personality to build the board up

Has the time to fulfil their duties as Chairman of Brentwood Mind and support individual board members in fulfilling their duties

Can chair and facilitate meetings

Can support and monitor the CEO

Represent Brentwood Mind at functions and meetings

Email: susannockles@brentwoodmind.co.uk 

Website: Under construction 

 RSPCA Mid Essex Branch is in need of a branch secretary to act as principal communications trustee managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of the branch.

Voluntary role

You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills

Local charity which supports the welfare of animals in your area

Job role details on attached description

For further information, please call the Branch Chairman, Clive Vallis on 07891 653238 or main office 01245 478886

32-34 Malon Road

Great Baddow

Chelmsford

ESSEX

CM2 7DL

About our branch

RSPCA Mid Essex Branch works to help animals in the local mid Essex area.  The branch receives all of its funds locally from individual donations and does not receive any government or lottery funding.  Our branch covers the middle region of Essex and includes the towns and surrounding districts of Chelmsford, Brentwood and Billericay.  We have a clinic in Great Baddow and a charity shop in Chelmsford town centre. 

Our branch provides a range of services including veterinary treatment for unwanted animals; paying for boarding of unwanted dogs and cats and running a lost and found register.  Pet owners within the mid Essex branch area in receipt of means tested benefits and are a tenant, homeowner or mortgage payer are eligible for subsidised veterinary treatment for their pets at our clinic in Great Baddow. 

 MID ESSEX BRANCH  

 Registered charity no. 210634

Branch secretary

 Aims:

Act as principal communications trustee managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of the branch.

 Key activities – In addition to all those listed under the role of branch committee member. 

To act as main contact point for all branch communications with the national Society, the branch committee and the branch membership.   

• Arrange branch meetings, ensure accurate minutes are taken and distributed in accordance with branch rules.

• Ensure all branch committee decisions are implemented and actions completed.

• Arrange the branch AGM including the compilation and distribution of the annual report, nominations and agenda in line with the strict timetable laid down in the branch rules.

You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert in any particular area although commitment, common sense and the ability to be objective are vital. A commitment to animal welfare is essential.

We are looking for someone to come and join our team to help us to get our new community organisation off the ground.

This person would preferably have good interpersonal skills and also previous experience of working with people that are in recovery from mental illness  that would be prepared to mentor and support individuals to be trained in these skills.

As a volunteer you will also be team working with other volunteers and members who are at different stages of recovery and help with print production activities, providing support as directed by the Production Director.

Interested?

Please give Tim Warncken or Audrey Clark

Tel: 01277 849021

Email: info@brentwoodcommunityprint.org.uk

Or call in the shop at

2 The Keys

Eagle Way

Warley

ESSEX

CM13 3BP

(We are opposite the Ford’s headquarters in the parade of shops)

We are looking for someone to lead the branch and inspire us to do much more in welfare and understanding of our members.

Currently no one in the branch is able, mainly due to their Parkinson’s condition.

We are about 15-20 people at our meetings and events held on Mondays or Tuesdays at the begining of the month.  Meetings are held at the Marillac Care Centre, Eagle Way, Warley.

The Chairman does not need to have any connection with the Parkinson’s condition, but have a concern about our members, who try so hard to have a reasonable quality of life.

We have a small committee, a Secretary and Treasurer but realise our limitations. We need a leader to develop the branch.

If you are interested please contact Mr Shearmur on 01277 222425

If you are interested please contact Liz on 01277 220353 or email: boym@btinternet.com

If you are interested please contact either Tina or Kim

Telephone number 01277 815146

email: tina@hughes@stroke.org.uk

Volunteers wanted are: drivers and administrative staff

For more details please contact Tina on 01277 228080 or

email: t.tickner@btconnect.com