Trustee at Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre (Darlington and County Durham)
Role Type: Trustee
Application deadline:
Salary: £
Role description: Board Member
We are looking for fresh perspectives and drive to help us end violence against women and girls in Darlington and County Durham. RSACC are seeking to recruit innovative and dynamic individuals and are particularly interested in speaking to candidates with special skills in the following area;
- HR
- Legal
- Finance
- Property
The Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre (RSACC) was established in 1990. We are a feminist, women-led charity working to end rape and sexual violence by supporting and empowering survivors across Darlington and County Durham. We are a small independent charity with 33 staff and 24 volunteers and each year we support over 1000 survivors of sexual violence. RSACC is the only provider of specialist sexual violence services in Darlington and County Durham and commitment to ensuring survivors get the support they need.
What Exactly Does a Trustee Do?
The role of a Trustee is all about strategic direction and oversight. You will:
- Set the Vision: Help determine the charity’s long-term goals and strategic direction.
- Ensure Accountability: Oversee the organisation’s finances, ensure it complies with the law, and manages risks effectively.
- Champion the Mission: Act as an ambassador, using your networks and voice to advocate for our work.
It’s a rewarding way to build board experience, develop high-level strategic skills, and give back in a structured, impactful way.
The Board generally meets on evenings every 8 weeks, both online and face to face in Darlington, and a Trustee could expect to commit around 2- 4 hours a month to RSACC.
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