Board of Directors

'one to one' befriending is run by the board of directors, who work very hard to ensure that the company carries out its good work across Herefordshire. Being a young director gives you excellent experiences and looks good on your CV. So who are they, and what do they do? The directors of ‘one to one’ befriending are responsible in law for managing the organisation, at least 50% of whom will be under the age of 26 (but over the age of 18). The ‘one to one’ befriending Project Manager (not a director) will be present at Board meetings. ‘one to one’ befriending is a youth-led organisation, committed to the personal development and empowerment of young people. All directors must support the objects of ‘one to one’ befriending and be committed to its development and growth as an organisation. Management Tasks *Determine ‘one to one’ befriending’s mission and purpose *Make sure ‘one to one’ befriending has the resources needed to carry out its work *Plan for the future (including fundraising) *Evaluate the work of ‘one to one’ befriending *Be a good employer! *Recruit and employ staff and deal with employment issues, including grievance and disciplinary matters *Supervise the Project Manager and make sure other staff and volunteers are properly supported *Consult the membership *Promote the organisation Required Qualities of a Director *Enthusiasm for the work of ‘one to one’ befriending *Commitment to the personal development and empowerment of young people *Understanding of confidentiality issues *Staying power, commitment and reliability *Open-minded and non- judgmental *Friendly and non threatening *Willingness to share ideas and experiences *Able to work as a team and sometimes to take on individual tasks *Commitment to equal opportunities Time Commitment *Attend Board meetings once every 4-8 weeks (probably in Hereford) *Give additional time to work on specific issues and activities Certain people are unable in law to become a director *Under 18s *Anyone who is incapable, either by reason of his or her mental disorder, illness or injury, of managing and administering his or her own affairs *Anyone who has been convicted of an offence involving dishonesty or deception, e.g. theft, fare evasion or falsely claiming benefit (unless the conviction is spent) *Anyone who is an undischarged bankrupt *Anyone who has previously been removed by the Court or Charity Commission from being a director *Anyone who is under a disqualification order under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 If you would like to become a director or have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Thomas (Project Manager) on 01432 267766