New trustees wanted at Rochdale Connections Trust

Rochdale Connections Trust delivers a range of programmes covering: domestic violence and abuse, youth support, parenting, healthy relationships, cooking healthy meals and budgeting, care leavers and an in-house counselling service

Local charity Rochdale Connections Trust is in need of new trustees on its board.

Rochdale Connections Trust delivers a range of domestic violence and abuse programmes, along with support and interventions for those who are deemed to be at risk: survivors; male perpetrators of abuse; and the children and young people who have witnessed and/or experienced domestic violence and abuse in the family home.

This is in addition an extensive range of programmes concerned with youth support to prevent disengagement; family focused sessions including parenting, healthy relationships, cooking healthy meals and budgeting; community-based befriending and social isolation group support sessions; care leavers; and an in-house counselling service.

The charity is looking for individuals with a proven track record of leadership who have either:

• lived experience of domestic abuse and want to take the first step in becoming involved in the governance of a charity.
• expertise in one or more of the following areas: finance and accountancy, fundraising, HR and management, governance, strategic planning, marketing, public relations and social media.

CEO Kathy Thomas said: “If you are passionate about our cause and have life skills and experience that could help people, please consider applying.

“Whether you’re an experienced trustee or wanting to take your first step at board level, RCT wants to hear from you.”

For a trustee recruitment pack please email Kathy.thomas@r-c-t.co.uk

Please send a CV and cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role: kathy.thomas@r-c-t.co.uk

Include your name and “trustee application” in the email subject.

Application deadline: 5pm Tuesday 31 January 2023