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South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services (SLDAS) are seeking volunteer Trustees to join our Board to oversee the charity’s governance, compliance and planning. As an independent charity, SLDAS offer free and accessible support to women who experience domestic abuse in South and South-Central Liverpool.

Domestic abuse has a devastating impact upon individuals, families and communities. Year on year, recorded incidents of domestic abuse have increased in Merseyside and rose sharply during the pandemic as women were isolated at home with perpetrators. SLDAS saw a significant rise in referrals for support with Covid-19 adding additional and complex pressures on our services. Women are falling through the net and we want to do more to help them.

To support our important work, we need to recruit two new trustees to the Board. Having reviewed the skills of our current Board, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from women with strong skills and professional experience in the following areas:

• Finance/accounting/fundraising
• Service design/development/evaluation
• Charity governance/legal experience
• Risk management and safeguarding

Becoming a Trustee with SLDAS offers a chance to make a real difference to the lives of women at risk of domestic abuse, but it will also offer you opportunities to meet new people, take on new challenges and volunteer in an interesting and strategic role. SLDAS recognise that the role of a Trustee is a responsible position and that you may require training and support to conduct your role to the best of your ability. We therefore offer Trustees an induction, ongoing training and opportunities for mentoring from other Trustees.

Successful candidate(s) will demonstrate:

• A commitment to support women in South Liverpool to live their lives free from violence, abuse and fear
• A willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort
• Good, independent judgement and an ability to think creatively
• A willingness to speak your mind
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team

The time commitment for Trustees is around 4-6 hours a month. Board meetings are monthly, usually on a Saturday or in the evenings and Trustees are required to attend a minimum of 50% each year. Trustee positions are unremunerated, but reasonable travel, subsistence and childcare expenses will be reimbursed.