Tia Rescue is a greyhound and heavy horse charity registered in both England & Wales and in Scotland and is completely independent of the greyhound racing industry. We are dedicated to the rescue, care and rehoming of our wonderful animals.
As we now have charitable registration in Scotland as well as in England & Wales, we are looking for additional trustees to help us in our mission. The responsibilities of trustees are outlined in charity legislation, but essentially, your role will be to help guide the charity into the future, helping to develop and maintain the effective and efficient running of the organisation.
The demands of being a trustee mean that a time commitment is important. In addition to regular board meetings, (approximately on a quarterly basis), sub-groups discuss detailed aspects of the charity’s work in order to support the operational team and bring recommendations to the full board. There are also meetings in between these times to support particular projects or programmes of work. Currently meetings are virtual. This will be reviewed periodically based on circumstances and need.
We are looking for new trustees to support us in increasing the charity’s impact. You need to be able to commit to regular meetings, mostly online, work on projects outside of meetings, and be a team player. We welcome trustees from all backgrounds, but skills and experience in Finance, People management and welfare, PR/communications, animal health and welfare, business development, IT and digital development, legal and compliance are especially useful. Having said that, enthusiasm in supporting the aims of the charity are the most important aspect of a trustee and everyone can contribute to the success of Tia. We particularly welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, and will provide support to help new trustees in their role.
If you think this role is for you, please contact us in the first instance by emailing deb@tia-rescue.org