Join the League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital, become a trustee, and support our mission to enhance patient care and well-being.
Make a Difference as a Trustee
Are you passionate about healthcare and community service?
The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital seeks dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees.
As a trustee, you will support our mission to enhance patient care and well-being.
About Us
The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital is a charitable organisation committed to supporting the hospital through fundraising, volunteering, and advocacy.
We work tirelessly to provide essential equipment, improve facilities, and offer services that benefit patients, staff, and the local community.
Why Become a Trustee?
- Impact: Directly influence the strategic direction of our charity.
- Community: Be a part of a passionate and dedicated team.
- Growth: Develop your skills and gain valuable experience in governance and leadership.
- Fulfilment: Make a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families.
What We’re Looking For
- Commitment to the charity’s goals and values.
- Ability to contribute time and expertise to board meetings and activities.
- Experience in healthcare, finance, fundraising, marketing, or governance is desirable but not essential.
Your Role
- Attend and actively participate in monthly board meetings. (Held every third Monday of the month.)
- Provide strategic direction and oversight.
- Support fundraising initiatives and community outreach.
- Ensure the charity operates within its charitable objectives and complies with legal requirements.
Next steps
We’d love to hear from you if you’re ready to impact your community positively.
For more information, for an informal chat with a trustee, or to apply, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at:
Email: info@friends-tmh.co.uk
Phone: 020 8714 4074
Join us in our mission to support Teddington Memorial Hospital. Together, we can make a difference!
Recruitment: Company Secretary Trustee
By becoming a Company Secretary Trustee, you will help manage the organisation and give your time and services for the good of the cause.
This will enable all project donations and legacies to be applied to improve the hospital’s facilities.
Trustee Recruitment Process
If you would like to know more or are interested in applying, please contact us for an informal chat with a trustee or send a CV outlining how you meet the requirements to info@friends-tmh.co.uk.
If your CV is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview with a panel of Trustees.
The successful applicant must provide details of referees and other employment checks, including proof of identity and completing a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure application with satisfactory clearance. In addition, applicants may be required to provide actual certificates of qualifications for specific roles.
Trustees’ main duties
1. Ensure the League of Friends is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
Ensure that the League carries out the purposes for which it is set up and no other purpose.
2. Comply with the League of Friends’ governing document and the law
Ensure the League of Friends complies with its governing document and charity law requirements.
3. Act in the League of Friends’s best interests
Do what the Trustees (and no one else) decide to enable the League to best to carry out its purpose.
4. Manage the League of Friends’ resources responsibly
Act responsibly, reasonably and honestly. This is sometimes called the duty of prudence. Prudence is about exercising sound judgment.
5. Act with reasonable care and skill
Use reasonable care and skill, use Trustees’ skills and experience and take appropriate advice when necessary.
6. Ensure the League of Friends is accountable
Comply with statutory accounting and reporting requirements.
To find out more, see the GOV.UK guidance: Find out what being a charity trustee involves.
If you would like to become a Trustee for the League of Friends, don’t hesitate to email us at info@friends-tmh.co.uk for more information. We would be delighted to hear from you.