Trustee at Teesside Mind

Role Type: Trustee

Application deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 00:00

Salary: £

Role description: Board Member

We’re looking for up to two new trustees to join our Board in 2026. Our Board of Trustees sets our long-term direction, ensures our resources are used effectively and helps us maximise our impact. Trustees also play an important role in upholding our vision and values. We welcome applications from people who are caring, committed and motivated to help us achieve our mission.

Trustees oversee the governance and strategic direction of the charity. At Teesside Mind, this includes shaping our strategy, supporting and challenging the senior leadership team, and ensuring the organisation is effective, well-run and financially sound. Trustees work collectively to ensure that Teesside Mind remains purposeful, solvent and focused on delivering the best possible services for the people of Teesside.

Trustee Duties
Trustees are expected to carry out their duties in line with Teesside Mind’s values, and to:

• Ensure the charity pursues its objectives and has a clear long‑term strategy.
• Comply with the governing document, charity and company law, and all relevant regulations.
• Exercise a duty of care to ensure the charity is well‑run and efficient.
• Oversee the effective use and management of the charity’s funds, assets and resources.
• Ensure robust policies, procedures and systems are in place.
• Set and monitor organisational goals and performance.
• Safeguard the charity’s values and reputation.
• Oversee financial stability and sustainability.
• Ensure risks are identified, managed and reviewed.
• Appoint, support, supervise and appraise the Chief Executive.
• Ensure clear delegation and reporting arrangements.
• Maintain an appropriate governance structure, including committees and working groups.
• Evaluate Board performance every two years.
• Ensure the voices of people with lived experience inform all aspects of our work.
• Ensure accountability to stakeholders and funders.
• Use their skills and experience to support sound decision‑making, lead discussions and provide guidance where appropriate.

Expectations of trustees

Trustees are expected to:

• Attend and actively participate in Board meetings, having read papers in advance.
• Take part in induction and training.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Join at least one standing sub‑group and contribute to time‑limited working groups as needed.
• Participate in opportunities to meet staff and volunteers.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the charity’s work.
• Support meaningful involvement of people who use our services.
• Represent the Board on internal panels and occasionally external bodies.
• Understand and accept the responsibilities of being a charity trustee and company director.
• Declare any conflicts of interest and act with integrity, care and diligence.
• Contribute to Board performance evaluation.
• Engage with the wider work of Teesside Mind and the national Mind network.

This is a voluntary role with travel expenses paid. The expected commitment is around 4–8 hours per month, including attendance at six Board meetings a year, usually held on Monday evenings. Trustees must be able to travel to Teesside when required.