A homelessness charity is appealing for new trustees to join its team.
Emmaus Mossley, which supports people who have experienced homelessness, is using Trustees' Week 2024 to launch the appeal.
The charity provides a home, companionship, tailored support, and work opportunities to those in need.
It is looking for two new people to join the existing team of 11 who volunteer their time and expertise as trustees.
Andrew Kilburn, chair of trustees at Emmaus Mossley, said: "As a charity, we are constantly looking to develop, improve what we do, and plan for the future in line with our vision and values.
"We want to maintain good governance standards and a diverse board of trustees, so finding and recruiting new trustees is an essential part of that process."
"This Trustees' Week, we are appealing for people with proven leadership skills and financial acumen to learn more about our trustee roles.
"Joining the Emmaus Mossley board of trustees is a rewarding opportunity to give back, work with new people, and develop your skills and experience for a worthwhile cause."
The trustees at Emmaus Mossley volunteer their time and work collectively to ensure the charity has a 'clear strategy' and that its work and goals align with its vision.
The charity is looking to fill two trustee vacancies – one as treasurer and one as chair of the charity.
Trustees' Week is a national campaign to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK.
Trustees are the individuals who make decisions on behalf of the charity and have general control and management of the administration of a charity.
The focus of Trustees' Week 2024 is on trustee recruitment and retention.
According to the Charity Commission’s Breath of Fresh Air report, 'anywhere between one in three and one in two charities have a trustee vacancy.'
Mr Kilburn said: "Emmaus Mossley is a well-established charity, thanks in part to the many people, past and present, who have served as trustees.
"We simply could not provide the range of services available to our companions and the local community without the input, expertise, and guidance of our trustees."
To find out more about the trustee vacancies at Emmaus Mossley, visit emmaus.org.uk/mossley/support-us/volunteer-roles.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here