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Are you our next Trustee?

We are currently looking for two dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees as Company Secretary and Treasurer.

If you are passionate about making a difference, supporting those in need, and being a part of a vibrant community, we would love to hear from you. Help us continue our mission of providing essential food support to those who need it most.

Who are we?

Our role grew through the Covid-19 pandemic and more recently as a result of the cost of living crisis, which has meant the number of households who are seeking our support has grown significantly and they now need longer-term support not just emergency help.

Bow Foodbank recognises that for a person to seek the support of a Foodbank is a difficult decision not taken lightly. Our ethos is to provide food support with dignity and respect, with as much choice as possible in a friendly atmosphere free from judgement. It is our policy that clients don’t need to be referred and we are open to anyone in need in Tower Hamlets.

We currently provide support for over 500 households a week supporting around 2,000 people across the Borough. Our annual turnover does vary but is currently around £750,000 p.a. covering the cost of our small staff team with the majority going on food and other household items.

Bow Foodbank depends on the hard work of a large number of dedicated volunteers to deliver our services with the oversight of our small but skilled staff team.

What are we looking for?

Bow Foodbank has a Board of Trustees whose role is to oversee the work of the foodbank and to provide its strategic direction.  We are looking for two people committed to our values and with the right skills to join our Board of Trustees to fulfil the roles of Treasurer and Company Secretary.

Candidates will need to be able to show that they understand the diverse community of Tower Hamlets and are passionate about our guests and seek to listen to their views.

The roles are voluntary and not paid roles.

Treasurer

The role of the treasurer is to ensure that the Foodbank develops financial strategies aligned with our vision, preparing, and presenting financial reports for board meetings and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

We are looking for someone with:

      • Knowledge and experience in preparing budgets
      • Experience working in finance
      • Understanding of financial procedures and their role in ensuring accountability

Click here ➡ for more information on the Treasurer role

Company Secretary

The role of the Company Secretary is to support the Chair by ensuring the Board functions smoothly.

We are looking for someone with:

      • Minute-taking experience
      • Knowledge or experience of business and committee procedures
      • Some experience in organisational governance, ideally in a charity

Click here ➡️ for more information on the Company Secretary role

To Apply

Please send a recent copy of your CV to info@bowfoodbank.org, and complete the application form via this link ➡️ Application Form

Deadline: 9 am on 12th March 2024.

Interviews will be held in person in Bow, weeks commencing the 18th and 25th of March, if these dates do not work for you please indicate this on the application form and we will try to seek an alternative.

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The Bow Foodbank team