Board Member

 

Renuneration: £4,000 p.a.

MHA has been through significant change over the years, and this continues to be the case as the organisation evolves to meet the needs of older people. Growth, which has been delivered over many years, continues and an appropriate governance regime has been established to help ensure that as a charity, we do the very best we can for the many beneficiaries we serve. Recruitment to the Board is made against a clear competency matrix and Board members have been found by looking as widely as possible for those who bring the requisite skills. All Board members serve in a voluntary capacity and are keen to demonstrate MHA’s values as part of their service to the organisation.

Expenses are paid and MHA maintains Directors’ and Officers’ insurance for its activities.

Purpose of position

The new Board Members will be expected to provide leadership to the organisation in close co-operation with fellow Trustees, the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team. Ensuring that all involved remain focused on achieving the Charity’s mission within its values and ethos.

Principal Responsibilities

  • To be personally and visibly in support of MHA’s Mission and
  • To regularly attend Board meetings, sub-committee meetings and awaydays and if unable to attend then to provide comments on the papers to the Chair and/or questions to the Executive Team to provide answers.
  • To contribute to setting the strategic direction and policies of the Monitoring performance in meeting plans and key objectives.
  • To serve on one or more working groups or sub-committees, as desired/invited.
  • To ensure that management work effectively within a framework of clearly stated organisational strategies and policies.
  • To ensure risk management is effective and
  • To ensure financial stewardship and regulatory
  • To undertake visits to Homes/Schemes each year to further your knowledge and understanding of the work MHA does and to hear first hand from those we
  • To promote positive and supportive relationships between MHA and the other organisations with whom we work.
  • To be fully committed to the implementation of MHA’s Equal Opportunities

Values

It is a requirement of all Board Members to be fully aligned to the organisation’s values.

  • Able to demonstrate strong ethical leadership
  • A real passion for ending isolation and loneliness for older people and ideally a personal understanding of the impact that a faith based heritage can have on the way that things are

Diversity

Reflecting the diverse communities that we are proud to serve, MHA is committed to widening the diversity of its leadership and board. Therefore, we actively and warmly encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences.

Trustee Role

MHA has an experienced and committed Board with wide-ranging skills and knowledge. We are seeking one new Trustee to join the Board as one of our current board members steps down. We are keen to find a values-led leader, with the highest standards of integrity and honesty, to help shape MHA’s future strategy and ensure good governance across the charity.

To complement the mix of skills of our existing Trustees and to further strengthen the Board in areas of key relevance, we would particularly welcome applications from those with Executive level expereince as a Chief Finance Officer or equivalent.

This is a voluntary role with reasonable expenses paid. Board meetings are a mix of online via Teams and in person in Derby/London. The term of office is for a period of 3 years with the option of re-election up to a maximum of 9 years.

Terms of Appointment

The time commitment required consists of 4 MHHA Board meetings a year . In addition, a member may be asked to join ad hoc task and finish groups to support particular projects. There will of course be reading time of papers in preparation for the meetings. Trustees are also actively encouraged to visit our services so that they can gain first hand knowledge of the quality of care and support that is provided by the charity.

Board Dates

Board Meetings 2026:

  • Tuesday 27 January– via Teams
  • Thursday 26 March – in person – Methodist House, London
  • Thursday 21 May – via Teams
  • Thursday 23 July – in person – venue tbc
  • Tuesday 29 September – via Teams
  • Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 November – In-person board meeting followed by overnight and ELT and Board Awayday (venue TBC, likely Derby or London)