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Bedford Foodbank Trustee

Bedford Foodbank

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https://bedford.foodbank.org.uk/ This link will open a new window.

Along with the board of trustees, this role’s responsibilities are;
To oversee the governance of the organisation.
To work alongside the trustee board to ensure the organisation’s financial dealings are systematically accounted for and on time, independently examined and made publicly available when necessary.
Ensure Bedford Foodbank is accountable, actively complying with statutory accounting and reporting requirements and the law.
To ensure appropriate financial plans are in place for future budget allocations as well as looking after contractual agreements with external partners that award money for core costs and additional projects.
To help promote the organisation to a wider audience of potential funders and beneficiaries.
To ensure the food bank has appropriate procedures to: comply with current legislation and good practice; including employment, health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding & GDPR compliance/data protection etc.
Act with reasonable care and skill, giving your time, thought and energy to your role.
To serve as an additional promoter of the food bank in the community.

Trusteeships & Committees

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Bookkeeping & Finance, Managing People

An understanding or lived experience of the challanges our clients face. Experience of EDI and finance in any sector. Understanding of UK charity sector (desirable)

Using your existing skills to make a difference. Meet new people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the local community. Make a real difference to the running of Bedford Foodbank.

4 - 8 hours a month

Further location details may be provided below.

Sarah Broughton

8/9 Murdock Road Bedford

MK41 7PE

Manton Industrial Estate

2

If you would like to visit the foodbank warehouse please contact Operations Director Sarah Broughton sarah@bedford.foodbank.org.uk

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Individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids can easily enter and exit the building. We have designated disabled parking close to our building. Bedford Foodbank would be happy to make any reasonable adjustments needed to support any staff member or volunteer.

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18 and over

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