Become a Trustee!
Would you like to join the Board? Download the Trustee Nomination Form here
The Equity Partnership plays a key role in the development of lesbian, gay, bisexual and Trans (LGB&T) communities, challenges homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism, ensures that the long term needs of LGB&T communities are provided for, and acts as a network for advancing LGB&T issues. As Bradford LGB&T Strategic Partnership we are a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity.
We operate across the District of Bradford and beyond. Our objectives include supporting LGB&T community groups to set up and thrive, to help those communities and individuals to network and have a voice, to influence the policies and practices of mainstream organisations so that LGB&T communities can access their services, and to develop and manage the Equity Centre in central Bradford.
We are seeking Board members (Trustees) who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and Trans and who would be interested in joining our enthusiastic and committed Board which meets monthly.
The role of our Trustees is:
- To direct the Equity Partnership towards realising its objectives
- To provide leadership to the Equity Partnership
- To ensure that the Equity Partnership is properly and effectively governed and managed we provide an induction and opportunities for training.
To be a Trustee you will need to be a Member of Equity Partnership and able to devote some time to the role. The time commitment includes participating in Board meetings which are monthly in the evening (the last Thursday of every month); occasional sessions for annual review and planning, and volunteering at some annual events such as Bradford LGBT Pride.
There are two ways of becoming a Board member:
- Via election at the Annual General Meeting (our AGM is usually held in November)
- By appointment (co opting): there are 14 places on the Board and if these are not all filled by the AGM election process then Trustees may appoint (co opt) suitable members who will then stand down at the next AGM and if they wish to do so go through the election process.
We encourage anyone who is interested and identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or Trans to be nominated. In the interests of a representative and diverse Board we are keen to have representation from as widely diverse a range of people as possible, including:-
- Involvement/experience of working the private sector
- Knowledge and understanding of black, minority ethnic or faith communities
- Experience of working in a charity of any type
- Experience of fundraising or sustainability work
- Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by young LGB&T people
- Understanding of the needs of Trans communities and individuals
Time and a willingness to make a contribution are the most important qualities you can possess to be a success!
You can find out more about our work by browsing our website www.equitypartnership.org.uk .
If you want to discuss joining the Board with an existing Board member please email the Equity Partnership Manager: rebecca@equitypartnership.org.uk
To see more useful forms relating to volunteering go to our Volunteering page