Volunteer: Trustee with Legal Expertise - Peter McVerry Trust
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About
Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage. The charity provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger people and vulnerable adults with complex needs and offers pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model. Peter McVerry Trust’s national headquarters are located in Dublin. The charity currently has a mid-west regional office in Limerick City, a north-east regional office in Drogheda, Co Louth, a mid-east regional office in Johnstown, Naas, Co Kildare, and a southern regional office in Cork City.
The Organisation
About
Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage. The charity provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger people and vulnerable adults with complex needs and offers pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model. Peter McVerry Trust’s national headquarters are located in Dublin. The charity currently has a mid-west regional office in Limerick City, a north-east regional office in Drogheda, Co Louth, a mid-east regional office in Johnstown, Naas, Co Kildare, and a southern regional office in Cork City.
In 2024, the charity worked with over 12,000 people and was active in 28 local authorities across Ireland. Vision:
An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.
For more information: Our Vision - Peter McVerry Trust
Board Members
CEO & Management - Peter McVerry Trust The Role:
Peter McVerry Trust is seeking three new board members including someone with legal expertise.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about the charity’s values and work.
Key Responsibilities of a Legal Charity Trustee include the following:
Uphold the organisation’s integrity. Advocate for and communicate the charity’s vision, mission and values. Input to the strategic direction, contributing with insight, oversight, and experience of strategy formulation. Bring legal experience and insight to bear, assisting the board to understand legal aspects of the organisation and pertaining to best practice.
Assist with the creation of strategic plans which will comply with current legislation and practice. Promote exemplary governance among trustees.
Skills And Experience Required
A qualified solicitor or barrister, with at least five years' experience.
Duties
Expertise in property law would be an advantage. Commitment to Vision, Mission and Values. Previous board experience would be an advantage. Leadership and strategic vision. Governance and regulatory compliance expertise. Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Trustee:
Comply with the charity’s governing document. Ensure the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit. Act in the best interest of the charity. Act with reasonable care and skill. Manage the assets of the charity.
Board Meetings
A board and committee meeting schedule is provided annually with adequate notice for those attending.
The board meets approximately six times a year.
All board meetings are normally held in person in the PMVT Head Office in Dublin at 18:00 for a duration of 2.5 hours.
Board members have an option to join online, however, in person attendance is preferred where possible. Committee Meetings: All trustees are encouraged to join at least one committee, particularly in an area of expertise identified in the board skills audit.
There are currently five committees which convene online, with a varying number of meetings depending on the committee. Committee meetings last for 1.5 hours. The Finance, Audit & Governance Committee meetings take place at 18:00 while the other committees convene during office hours.
The current committees are: Finance, Audit & Governance Committee Housing Services & Asset Management Committee HR Committee Research & Services Committee Nomination & Selection Committee Overall, it is anticipated that a board member will spend approximately 10 days per year on work for PMVT. This will include attendance at board meetings, board committee meetings, the AGM, and potentially one annual board away day a year. In addition, they will be required to consider all relevant papers prior to each meeting Trustees will also be expected to attend a number of events and be available for telephone conversations by mutual agreement. Once a year the board will review itself to ensure that it is functioning to the best of its aims and ability.
An external board evaluation is planned to take place within the next 12 months. Trustees will also be expected to undertake annual training in matters relating to their role as a director and charity trustee.
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