Nottingham charity seeks new members for its board of trustees

The charity Framework is seeking new members for its board of trustees and is inviting applications from the business community.

Framework delivers housing, health, employment and support services to individuals with needs across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Sheffield.

With 70 services, it supports over 18,000 people each year and provides accommodation for more than 1,300 individuals at any given time.

Framework’s chief executive Andrew Redfern said: “These are important appointments as the Board is responsible for the charity’s governance, strategy and financial wellbeing. We are keen to attract applicants from the areas where we work – people who share our values and ethos and are committed to making a difference in the life chances of the people we support.

“We welcome applicants from all walks of life, preferably with experience of board membership, and are particularly looking for people with expertise in Finance and Risk, and Housing and Supported Housing. We are asking for help to identify suitable candidates for this vital role. It could be you, or someone you know. Please encourage them to apply.”

Current board member, Professor Sheona MacLeod, director of education and training at NHS England, said: “I applied to join the Framework Board having heard from another Trustee how rewarding he had found it, how impactful he thought the organisation was, and how much it made a difference to individuals.

“As a trustee you bring a different and external perspective to help an already excellent executive team look at their work critically and see how they could be better. By offering challenge where you think there are other considerations or missed risks and opportunities, and by offering praise where they are doing well, you help the executive team and organisation be realistic and pragmatic in their decisions about their work, investments and future.

“If you are looking to use your experience and expertise to benefit wider society or to ‘give something back’, and to work with some dedicated and inspirational people then Framework would be a rewarding choice.”