Trustees wanted for Scarborough's Saint Catherine’s Hospice
Saint Catherine’s Hospice in Throxenby Lane, Scarborough, is seeking committed and experienced individuals to join the Board of Trustees to help guide the organisation as it continues to grow and deliver compassionate, high-quality care to those who need it most.
The charity is seeking a number of trustees to join the board of the hospice and has created the following role profile:
As a trustee, you will play a vital role in ensuring the effective governance and strategic direction of the hospice. Working collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the Executive team, you will help safeguard the organisation’s long-term sustainability and uphold its values and mission.
This is a voluntary position, offering a rewarding opportunity to contribute your professional expertise for the benefit of the community.
Margaret Middlebrook, chairman of the board, said: “As we respond to the evolving needs of our community, we are expanding our services whilst remaining committed to delivering specialist care in our palliative and end of life care unit.”
Saint Catherine’s has introduced new services, including respite care, a holiday flat, a bathing service and a sensory room. In addition, the Wellbeing services continue to be enhanced to provide a comprehensive programme of activities and therapies, supporting people across all areas of care.
They are seeking individuals from all sectors and are particularly looking for applicants with one or more of the following skills or backgrounds: healthcare or clinical services, chartered surveyor/property, legal services, strategic planning or organisational development, systems, digital transformation or IT, income generation/retail/marketing, finance or accounting and human resources or people management.
Key responsibilities include:
Contributing to the development and oversight of organisational strategy.
Ensuring the charity meets its legal, financial, and ethical obligations.
Providing constructive challenge and support to the executive team.
Acting as an ambassador for the hospice within the community.
The anticipated commitment is approximately 1–2 days per month including board meetings, preparation time, committee involvement and occasional events.
There are several trustee positions available, whether you are an experienced trustee or wanting to take your first step at board level.
Saint Catherine’s is opening its doors to welcome people to meet with the Chairman, Chief Executive and members of the Executive team on Wednesday July 15 from 10:15am.
Please can people register their interest in this session by emailing [email protected]