NHS Hospital Charity Committee Member - Volunteer, Salisbury

The Stars Appeal is widening membership of its Charitable Funds Committee to include independent representatives from outside the Hospital for the first time. Similar to a trustee role, new members will strengthen governance and provide fresh perspective and insight to support the charity.

Independent Members of the Stars Appeal Charitable Funds Committee will contribute to the effective governance, oversight and strategic stewardship of the Stars Appeal. They help ensure that charitable funds are raised and used responsibly, transparently and to maximum benefit of beneficiaries - the patients at Salisbury District Hospital. They will help the charity to raise money, and to shape the projects and partnerships with the Hospital that make such a big difference for patients. They will help the Hospital to deliver better care than the NHS could alone.

We welcome applicants who bring relevant skills and experience. For instance, these might include

• Charity governance
• Grant‑making Fundraising and donor engagement
• Finance, accounting and audit Risk management
• Community, public or voluntary sector leadership

Commitment to the aims and values of the Stars Appeal.

Integrity, sound judgement and a collaborative approach.

Willingness to understand the particular issues that affect an NHS hospital charity.

Ability to contribute effectively to committee discussions.

Desire to meet and engage with donors, and to contribute to the charity’s fundraising.

Sufficient time to meet role commitments.

Residence within the Salisbury District Hospital catchment area or a strong local connection.

Willingness to declare conflicts of interest and to undertake a fit and proper person test.

Hybrid

NHS charities operate within a distinctive governance framework. While the charity is formally governed by a Corporate Trustee – Salisbury District Hospital – much of the responsibility for governance, oversight and decisions about the use of charitable funds is delegated to the Charitable Funds Committee (CFC).

The CFC features senior Hospital staff (Managing Director, Chief Nursing Officer, Non-Executive Directors, Finance Director) with meeting material prepared by Charity staff. These new independent appointments will join a more empowered committee with delegated authority, operating more like a Trustee body. New Subcommittees are being created covering Finance, Audit and Risk, and Income Generation and Communications - adding to the pre-existing Grants Subcommittee. The new appointments will sit on at least one of these and be part of an exciting new era for the charity.

The CFC will use its newly expanded skills base in support of the Charity Director and excellent executive team to enhance the Stars Appeal's partnership with Salisbury District Hospital, and its links with the local community that supports the charity and its projects so generously.