Who we are
Mary Frances Trust (M FT) is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting people living in Surrey Downs (Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley) since 1994.
We offer a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed).
The role
Role Summary
Role titles: 1 x Trustee and 1 x Treasurer
Location Description: Surrey Downs
Time Commitment: We ask Trustees to commit to a term of 3 years, with the option of extension. There are 6 Board meetings per year, lasting 2-2.5 hours which Trustees are expected to attend and which will involve preparation by way of reading of papers etc. These meetings currently alternate between afternoon and evening start times (it may be possible to request time off for volunteering from your employer). There is also an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and working groups and sub committees. New Trustees are expected to visit site and attend meetings as part of their induction programme.
The Treasurer duties may take on average up to half a day a month in addition to the time required for the Trustee part of the role.
The role is unpaid, although reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Closing Date for Applications: midnight on 23 February 2025.
Interview Date: February/early March 2025.
Role Overview
Our Trustees are ultimately responsible for the overall running of MFT ensuring that this is in the best interests of its beneficiaries.
Trustees are members of the MFT Board of Trustees (the Board). A member of the Board has responsibilities under both under UK Charity Law and UK Company Law as Directors.
The Board sets the overall strategic direction and policy, and controls the work of MFT to ensure that it is in line with MFT’s values, its Memorandum of Articles and Association (governing document) as well as UK Charity and Company Law and regulation. The Board is also responsible for enabling MFT to meet its aims within resource constraints, ensuring the funds are properly accounted for, supporting staff in securing funding and appointing senior staff as needed. The Board oversees the operation of MFT through the delegation of authority to the Chief Executive and other senior staff.
Trustees act as a group rather than as individuals. The Board works closely with staff and MFT’s Advisory Group to ensure that work is carried out in the best interests of the people who use its services.
Supporting document(s)
- treasurer-and-trustee-recruitment-documents.docx - Download
