Join our Trustees

We are looking to recruit new trustees and are especially interested in those with skills in fundraising, charity retail, digital marketing, media and IM&T.  However, if you do not have these skills but would like to be a member of our amazing Trustee Board we still want to hear from you.

​The Sara Lee Trust supports people affected by cancer and other life-threatening illness across Hastings and Rother.  Over the last decade we have experienced considerable growth as a charity and now we are offering you an exciting opportunity to get involved as we develop further. Help us hold the hands of more people facing cancer and life-threatening illness. 

Summary Guide to Trusteeship

Being a trustee with The Sara Lee Trust can be really rewarding. It is a great way to use your skills and experience to support our essential support and care for local people affected by life threatening illness. As well as supporting some of the most vulnerable people within our local communities, Trusteeship does bring with it a number of legal responsibilities.

Overall responsibility

Charity trustees are the body of people who have ultimate responsibility for a charity. It is their responsibility to manage, govern and control the charity and to make decisions about the charity’s policies, objectives and strategies. 

In summary the main duties are to work in partnership with the staff team and other stakeholders to:
a) Setting the vision, mission, values and strategic direction 
b) Monitor and communicate performance 
c) Act as the guardians of the charity’s assets
d) Ensure compliance & high standards of governance 

Key Relationships

Other Trustees
Trust Senior Management
Service User Group Members 
Other committee members including Fundraising / Volunteer Groups

Time Requirements

The time commitment for Trustees is estimated to be approximately one half day (4 hours) per month. This includes time provision for Board meetings. 

To learn more about what's required of a charity trustee, visit the Gov website.

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Role Description

Person Specification

"People have supported me in my life, and ​I wanted to give back to others and make a difference."
- Trust Volunteer

Apply Today

If you are interested in becoming a Trustee, please complete and return our application form below to [email protected]

Download Application Form

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