As YMCA Doncaster prepares to extend its work with children and young people, the new Chair will be responsible for leading the Board of Governors and ensuring a keen focus on risk and compliance.
YMCA has been active in Doncaster for almost 170 years, with its current focus being on providing supported accommodation for young people along with a menu of community activities and arts sessions for local children.
As is the case with many charities, YMCA faces pressures from increasing costs, competition for funding and a growing need for its services. Chief Executive Louise Roffey told us "Charity leadership is a joint effort between staff and volunteers, with a wide range of skills needed to continue the work. It can be immensely rewarding, and we have a talented and committed group of trustees ready to support our new Chair in growing the organisation."
The role of Chair is a key one which includes chairing board meetings, monitoring the organisation's progress and keeping decisions in line with charitable objectives. Support is available from existing trustees, and from a network of similar Chairs across the YMCA federation in England and beyond.
Interested people should see the webpage at ymcadoncaster.org.uk/chair-of-trustees or contact louise@ymcadoncaster.org.uk for further information.