Trustees Unlimited

Who we are

The Brighton Natural Health Foundation (BNHF) works to make Brighton a happier, healthier and more connected city by providing free and accessible mindful-movement classes—including yoga, qigong and Pilates—to people who face the greatest barriers to wellbeing. Our mission is to remove financial, physical and cultural obstacles so that everyone, regardless of circumstance, can access practices that support long-term physical and mental health.

The role

Working with the Chair and

Governance Trustee in particular, key aspects of the role include to:

Board Administration

• Organise and schedule Board and committee meetings in

consultation with the Chair

• Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and relevant

documents ahead of meetings

• Ensure trustees have the information they need to make

informed decisions

Minutes & Records

• Take accurate, impartial minutes of Board meetings,

capturing decisions, actions, and key discussions

• Ensure follow-up on action points and maintain clear

records of progress

Maintain and update

statutory records, including registers of trustees’ details

Governance & Compliance

• Support the Chair and Governance Trustee in ensuring

compliance with regulatory requirements

• Help uphold good governance and support the charity’s

long-term sustainability

• Assist with preparing the Annual Report and submitting the

annual return

• Help keep governance policies, procedures, and the

governing document up to date

• Manage trustee induction processes and maintain trustee

files

Communication & Coordination

• Act as a central coordination point for Board communication
• Ensure clear, timely communication between trustees, staff,

volunteers, and partners

• Support internal governance projects, such as board reviews

or strategy updates

Trustee Responsibilities (all trustees)

• Attend and participate in Board and relevant sub-committee

meetings

• Provide constructive challenge, oversight and support to

the senior team

• Act in the best interests of the charity and its

beneficiaries

• Promote the charity externally and help build a strong,

positive reputation

Supporting document(s)

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