What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing – it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome – it all adds up to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services, we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Inspired by the Christian faith, our vision is of a barrier-free society where all people can flourish and enjoy full participation. We strive to grow community connections that help people thrive and we tackle barriers that impact disabled people, to enable better participation for all.
We Are Now Looking For a Number Of New Trustees To Join Us And Contribute To Our Future Direction. We Are Keen To Consider Several Areas Of Expertise And Understanding Including, But Not Limited To
- Safeguarding
- Education sector, preferably including special educational needs
- Finance with audit and accounting experience
- Personal knowledge and experience of disability
- Social Services or local authority commission, from the commissioner’s perspective
Reflecting the diverse communities we work with and support, we are committed to building a board dedicated to furthering diversity and inclusion within the charity. We actively and warmly encourage applications therefore from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences.
The likely time commitment for the trustee role is at least 15 days per annum.
The preferred method of application is online at: www.odgers.com/92755
If you are unable to apply online, please email: [email protected]
Shaftesbury is the disability charity built on a 180-year track record of ground-breaking care and community work – enabling each child, young person and adult to live a life that adds up for them.
Through the actions of our staff and volunteers, we enable people with disabilities to thrive, working to put the things in place that all add up to living well. Having a very meaningful and direct impact on the lives of over 1,000 children and adults each day we provide a wide range of care, education, vocation and rehabilitation services - Helping people become more confident and independent and to grow community connections that improve wellbeing.
With an eye to the future, helping to guide and refine the strategic direction our charity takes, needs a board of experienced senior individuals who are comfortable discussing the issues in the collaborate atmosphere of the main board as well as ideally contributing to more detailed committee work.
A fuller brief outlining these appointments and how to express interest please download the Candidate Brief.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact
[email protected].
