Trustee

RSPCA Norwich is a local Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), with our headquarters based near Wymondham, Norfolk. We employ 25 staff, work with over 150 volunteers and cover 2,500 square miles across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We provide animal welfare services, fundraise, run our education & outreach programmes and operate our shop network across the area.

The animal welfare services that we offer include:

• Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming over 500 animals in need per annum

• Subsidised neutering and microchipping schemes

• Veterinary financial aid for owned animals

• Pet food bank for pet owners in need

• Trap, neuter and release feral cat programme

• Advice and education to the public, schools and adult groups

What do RSPCA Norwich Trustees do?

RSPCA Norwich Trustees are volunteers who shape the work that the charity does and are collectively responsible for governing the affairs of the CIO. This is undertaken via strategic planning, good governance and working with the Senior Management Team to achieve our mission of raising awareness, providing practical support and demonstrating compassion to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to all animals.

"Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it's doing what it was set up to do. They may be known by other titles, such as directors, board members, governors and committee members" - Charity Commission.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for applications from people from all social and cultural backgrounds, who are passionate about improving animal welfare. It doesn't matter whether you are an experienced Trustee or not, as a full induction and training will be provided.

Following our annual skills audit, we have identified some skills gapson the Trustee board that we would like to replenish.

As a result, we are looking for people who understand or have experience of:

• Fundraising

• Marketing

• Legal expertise

• IT

What's in it for you?

There are lots of benefits to becoming an RSPCA Norwich Trustee, including:

• Induction and Trustee training

• The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones in governance

• Contributing your skills to improve the work of RSPCA Norwich

• Working with like-minded people who share your enthusiasm for animal welfare

• The chance to shape the future of animal welfare services in your local area

• Volunteering is good for your wellbeing!