Clements Hall History Group
Role of Trustees
Outline: Trustees will support the Chair and other members of the committee to achieve the goals of the Group and provide scrutiny, expertise and knowledge.
Responsible to: Fellow Trustees, the Chair and the membership.
The Responsibilities of a Trustee:
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Ensuring that the Group complies with its Constitution and guidance from the British Association for Local History
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Scrutinising financial control and ensure that the Group does not spend money on activities which are not appropriate, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
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Contributing actively in Trustee meetings in giving firm strategic direction to the Group and agreeing overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed those targets.
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Ensuring financial stability of the organisation
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Safeguarding the good name and values of the Group and help maintain its effective performance.
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Jointly with other trustees, ensuring the Group continues to research and share the histories and stories from the defined area.
Skills of a Trustee:
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Organisational skills
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Communication skills
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Able to think creatively and solve problems
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Passionate about the local history of our area.
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Able to maintain independent and objective judgement
