Mellor Fund Trustee

at MELLOR FUND

Role Description

The Mellor Fund is a charity set up to help with relief of financial hardship and ill-health by providing grants, items and services to persons resident in Whitefield, Unsworth or Radcliffe who are in circumstances of financial hardship and are suffering from ill-health. We are seeking 4 to 5 new Trustees to join our team and help to manage the Mellor Fund. This voluntary position is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by supporting those in need.

Key Responsibilities:
· Application Review: Assist in managing and assessing (approximately 30 per year) applications to the fund.
· Meetings: Attend four meetings per year held locally to discuss fund operations, decisions, and applications.
· Communication: Collaborate with other Trustees via email for day-to-day decision-making and updates.
· Administration: Support the administrative aspects of the fund, ensuring timely and effective processing of applications.
· Purchasing: Once an application has been approved the item or service is purchased.

Type of Activity: Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

Quarterly meetings (approximately 2 hours each) and 1–2 hours per month for email communications and administrative tasks

Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening
Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes
Role Location: · Quarterly meetings (approximately 2 hours each) held within Bury.
Ward: Whitefield

Benefit to the volunteer

This role will allow you to connect with and help support some of the most vulnerable people within the community.

You will receive

Induction and training, Volunteer policy

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)
Activities: Administration, Advice, Information and Support, Finance and Accountancy, Trusteeship and Committees
Skills: Basic IT, Bookkeeping and Finance, Organising and Planning, Reading and Writing, Other (please specify), Some skills we believe would be useful to aid you in completing this role include:
· Empathy and Compassion - A commitment to supporting individuals facing illness and poverty.
· Analytical Thinking - Ability to assess applications fairly and make balanced decisions.
· Communication Skills - Clear and professional communication.
· Teamwork - Willingness to work collaboratively with other Trustees.
· Organisational Skills - Able to manage administrative tasks and meet deadlines.
· Discretion and Confidentiality - Respect for the sensitive nature of the fund’s beneficiaries and operations.
· Attention to Detail - Careful review of applications to ensure accuracy and fairness.
· Reliability and Commitment - Ability to dedicate the required time to attend meetings and fulfil duties.
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