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9 people are interested
Migration and food charity seeks trustees
ORGANIZATION: Migrateful
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9 people are interested
Migrateful runs cookery classes led by refugees and migrants to support them on their journey to integration. We’re looking for new trustees to challenge, inspire and lead us as we enter the next phase of our development.
Our board steers the work of the organisation, helps to make strategic decisions and acts as a critical friend. A strong board is key to a strong charity. You can read about our current board members and staff team here www.migrateful.org/about-migrateful/team/. We’re now looking for new trustees to challenge, inspire and lead us as we enter the next phase of our development.
We are seeking trustees with the following experience:
- Knowledge and experience of growth/replication particularly in a social enterprise context
- Knowledge of the immigration and integration policy and research space
- Food industry experience
- IT/Digital/CRM experience
- Financial qualifications and experience, ideally with some experience in charity finance and fundraising
Above all, we’re seeking individuals who share our mission to create a fairer, more integrated society and who have the passion and commitment to champion our cause. We particularly welcome people with lived experience of displacement, the UK immigration system or of seeking refuge in the UK.
We are looking for trustees who have:
- A commitment to our aims and values
- The ability and willingness to provide inspiration and advice to Migrateful’s executive team
- A willingness to challenge constructively
- An understanding of the challenges faced by a small team pursuing a highly ambitious vision
- The desire and ability to champion Migrateful at all opportunities
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Sufficient time available to make an effective contribution
To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV (of no more than two pages), and a covering letter (of no more than 500 words) to Migrateful’s Founder & Co-CEO Jess Thompson: jess@migrateful.org
In your cover letter, please outline your motivation for joining our Board and how your professional and/or vocational experience is relevant to the role. If you have any questions, please email jess@migrateful.org
We will interview on a rolling basis however the final deadline for applications is 30th September 2024.
More opportunities with Migrateful
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Migrateful
Location:
3rd Floor, Finsbury Business Centre, 40, Bowling Green Lane, London, London KA107GE, GB
Mission Statement
Migrateful’s mission is to celebrate refugees and migrants on their journey to integration by supporting them to run their own cookery classes. We believe in harnessing the unifying power of food to bridge divides, challenge stereotypes, and promote unity.
Description
Migrateful is an award-winning, innovative social enterprise and registered charity. We exist to help the UK’s asylum seeker, refugee and migrant community on their journey to employment and independence and promote integration - and we do that through food.
Food draws people together. Our shared love of it is a powerful bond. Migrateful runs cookery classes led by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants facing barriers to integration. The classes provide ideal conditions not just for learning English and building confidence, but also for promoting contact and cultural exchange with the wider community. They are attended by the food-loving general public as well as corporates. Cooking food together, rather than just eating it, presents a wonderful opportunity to tell stories and build a sense of belonging
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Employment,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Migrateful, 3rd FloorFinsbury Business Centre, 40 Bowling Green LaneLondon, EC1R0NEUnited Kingdom
(51.524796 ,-0.1070964 )
DATE POSTED
August 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Event Management
- Food & Beverage Services
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting
- Salesforce
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- The expectation is that each board member would contribute a total of around 12 days of their time to Migrateful each year, including but not limited to: attendance at four annual Board meetings (50% of which will be in person in London) and one away