Who we are
The Brighton Natural Health Foundation (BNHF) works to make Brighton a happier, healthier and more connected city by providing free and accessible mindful-movement classes—including yoga, qigong and Pilates—to people who face the greatest barriers to wellbeing. Our mission is to remove financial, physical and cultural obstacles so that everyone, regardless of circumstance, can access practices that support long-term physical and mental health.
The role
Working with the Chair and
Governance Trustee in particular, key aspects of the role include to:
Board Administration
● Organise and schedule Board and committee meetings in
consultation with the Chair
● Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and relevant
documents ahead of meetings
● Ensure trustees have the information they need to make
informed decisions
Minutes & Records
● Take accurate, impartial minutes of Board meetings,
capturing decisions, actions, and key discussions
● Ensure follow-up on action points and maintain clear
records of progress
●
Maintain and update
statutory records, including registers of trustees’ details
Governance & Compliance
● Support the Chair and Governance Trustee in ensuring
compliance with regulatory requirements
● Help uphold good governance and support the charity’s
long-term sustainability
● Assist with preparing the Annual Report and submitting the
annual return
● Help keep governance policies, procedures, and the
governing document up to date
● Manage trustee induction processes and maintain trustee
files
Communication & Coordination
● Act as a central coordination point for Board communication
● Ensure clear, timely communication between trustees, staff,
volunteers, and partners
● Support internal governance projects, such as board reviews
or strategy updates
Trustee Responsibilities (all trustees)
● Attend and participate in Board and relevant sub-committee
meetings
● Provide constructive challenge, oversight and support to
the senior team
● Act in the best interests of the charity and its
beneficiaries
● Promote the charity externally and help build a strong,
positive reputation
Supporting document(s)
- bnhf-board-secretary-role-dec25-2-.docx - Download
