Board Trustee

A message from our CEO, Corniche Plumridge:

"As the chief executive,  my role and the trustees is all about teamwork and support. I'm here to bring Off The Record’s strategic vision to life by sharing accurate and timely information, making sure they have what they need to make great decisions. In return, the trustees provide valuable guidance and oversight, helping us stay on track with our organisation's mission."

Are you passionate about young people's wellbeing?

Off The Record (OTR) are looking for new trustees to join our Board of Trustees.

Our vision is to support young people’s mental health to fulfil their potential for a brighter future.

We believe that young people should have more control and influence in how services for them are managed and changed, by being part of the organisation that develops the services that support their community.

We particularly want to attract applications from young people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and disabled, and people of colour, because they are under-represented in our Trustee team.

Off The Record (OTR) is an independent charity based in the Havant Borough. We have been supporting young people and their families in Southeast Hampshire and surrounding areas since 1977.

We offer free 1-2-1 and family counselling, group work services for those 11 to 25 and support for their families, we deliver a young carer programme to young people ages 8 to 25.

This is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of young people in our community!

We are actively seeking trustees from all areas of life,

You will play a crucial role in guiding the governance of OTR. You will work collaboratively with other members of the Board of Trustees to ensure effective management and sustainability of our charity. 

This is an unpaid voluntary position, requiring a commitment of approximately 4-6 hours per month.  

Our Trustee board meet every month; in-person bi-monthly for 2 hours with the months in between a shorter 1 hour online meeting. On occasion there will ad-hoc meeting to meet the needs of the organisation.

Skills

Qualifications and Skills:

• A genuine interest in the well-being and mental health of young people.
  
• Previous experience as a trustee or in a similar governance role would be advantageous but not essential.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary sector and charity governance or willingness to learn.
  
• Ability to promote the Charity’s work and values within your networks and wider communities.
  
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: safeguarding, counselling, mental health, fundraising, finance, marketing, law, or HR would be desirable (but not essential).