1. Norfolk Clubhouse

Mental Health Charity Trustee Norwich

Norwich

Norfolk Clubhouse is inviting persons living in Norwich or within easy travelling distance, to join our Board.
We welcome potential Trustees with lived experience of mental health difficulties who want to make a difference to support system change.

Mental Health Charity Trustee Norwich
Closing date for applications

Who we are

Norfolk Clubhouse is a CIO providing positive opportunities for adults aged 18 and over, living with mental health difficulties to connect socially, grow confidence and existing skills and learn new skills to live life to the full.


Based upon the International Clubhouse Model of positive mental health, we seek to establish the Clubhouse Model in Norfolk. Registered in June 2019, we currently have two Hubs in Norfolk and wish to expand our reach into Norwich city and further areas in Norfolk.


The role

Person SpecificationVolunteer Role Title: Trustee

Personal Qualities

Creativity, objectivity, honesty, fairness, trustworthy, integrity, respect, wisdom, discretion and sound judgement.

A commitment to act solely in the best interests of the Charity and organisation as a whole, without sole regard to personal interest or benefit.

Leadership qualities – humility, warmth, transparent communication, knowledge and understanding, competence.

Readiness to take and be accountable for decisions made.The necessary time to be an effective trustee.

Enthusiasm and motivation for the mission of the Charity.

A good team player and open and willing to embrace and work through possible conflicting opinions positively.

No significant potential conflicts of interest.

Knowledge & Skills

Understanding of and empathy with the Clubhouse model of working with those with mental ill health and the recovery process.

Strategic vision and the ability to focus on practical issues.

An interest in promoting social justice and an understanding of social, political and economic issues which may contribute systemically to mental illness.

Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities and the Equalities Act 2010.

We welcome individuals with skills and experience in any one or more of the following areas:

  • Financial Management
  • Business Development & Fundraising
  • Strategic Planning
  • Change Management
  • Safeguarding
  • Health and Well-being
  • Law as related to Charities
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing, PR and Communications

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion

Trustees Unlimited believes that diverse boards strengthen society. We will strive to remove the barriers that prevent people from applying to become trustees and help our clients to recruit and support people with a wide range of skills and lived experience.

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