Trustee- Exeter City Farm

Exeter City Farm is a new charity which aims to create a vibrant and successful city farm and community garden in Exeter. We hope to provide a thriving community hub and a place of recreation, education and therapy for the local community… There has been lots of interest since the start of the project!

We are looking for a  6th Trustee to join our Board to assist in the oversight of our City Farm project and we are looking for someone with experience and energy to take on the role of fundraising for the charity. Fundraising will be sought through grant applications, the general public and through relationships with stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a new project from the early stages and to have a real input into how the City Farm develops. You need to be able to attend regular board meetings in Exeter and to devote some time to the charity outside of the meetings.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, meet new people and to be involved in an inspiring and creative community project.

What are we looking for?

• Commitment and enthusiasm to the work of Exeter City Farm

• An understanding of the role of a trustee within a charity

• Ability to work effectively within a team and build good relationships within the charity and with our stakeholders

• Ability to think strategically and evaluate management information

• Willingness to share their opinions and offer advice in the running of the charity

• Ability to listen and weigh up decisions based on a balanced discussion

• Knowledge of fundraising

Practicalities:

The Trustee Board meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in Exeter, between 7pm and 9pm.

Trustees will need a DBS check prior to being accepted for the role. The charity will meet the cost of this.

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Further Information:

Please download the following information for further details:

• Trustee Information Pack

• Trustee Role Description

• Fundraising Officer Description

• Trustee Application Form

• Equal Opportunities Form

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Ben Spalding (Chair of Trustees) enquiries@exetercityfarm.org.uk or phone 07971 247661.