WHO CAN BE A
DIRECTOR
Women who live or work
(including volunteer work) in Haringey can act as a Director. There
C O N TA C T U S
Haringey Women’s Forum
1 Bruce Grove
Tottenham
N17 6RA
are some exclusions such as people who have been convicted of
any offence involving dishonesty
or deception, some types of people who are bankrupt and other
people (see www.charitycommission.gov.uk/
supportingcharities/ogs/
g041a001.asp). Talk to us to find
18a Edison Road
Crouch End
N8 8AE
Tel: 020 8885 4705
[email protected]
out if this applies to you
VOLUNTEERING
As a volunteer Director you can
of course be reimbursed for expenses incurred such as travel to
meetings. Training is provided to
the Board as a whole and to new
members in particular.
HWF is registered in England and Wales,
Company Registration no. 4206908.
Registered charity no. 1088695. Registered
office: 1 Bruce Grove, London, N17 6RA
‘No such thing as a
free lunch’
Getting more involved the Board of Directors
020 8885 4705
OVERVIEW OF
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
the membership of the organisation and
MANAGING STAFF
other key stakeholders such as funders.
AND VOLUNTEERS
The Board of Directors plays an im-
The Board of Directors monitors and
portant role in the organisation as
evaluates all areas of the organisation’s
both leaders and decision-makers.
performance.
VISION AND LEADERSHIP
The Board of Directors ensures that
everything the Forum does supports
its vision, purpose and aims. They establish the fundamental values, the
ethical principles and strategic direction in which the Forum operates.
ACCOUNTABILITY
AND LEGAL LIABILITY
of our staff. They ensure that policies
and procedures are in place for staff and
for volunteers, and that both are prop-
Their overall responsibilities can be
summarised under five key headings:
The Board of Directors is the employer
KEEPING IT LEGAL
erly managed and supported.
The Board of Directors ensures compli-
WHAT ARE THE
ance with all relevant legal and regula-
BENEFITS TO YOU?
tory requirements and seeks guidance
around any uncertainties. Everything the
Board of Directors and the organisation
do must also be in line with its governing
document, e.g. constitution or memorandum and articles of association.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors ensures that all
The Board of Directors must account
money, property and resources are
for everything the Forum does, in-
properly used, managed and accounted
cluding its spending and activities. The
for. In order to be accountable, suitable
Board of Directors is accountable to
systems must be in place and kept up to
date.
• Being part of your community in an
active way
• Building management skills
• Having a say in how the Forum runs
• Meet new people
• Find out more about how organisa-
tions work
• Making a difference to local services
• To use your skills and experiences
• Continuous Professional Develop-
ment