Two Royal Borough charities put out calls seeking figures to fill roles

Two charities in the Royal Borough are seeking new figures to join their organisations.

Maidenhead-based charity People to Places is looking for a new trustee to join its organisation.

The charity, which is looks to enhance mobility for those with limited mobility and physical disabilities, provides essential services including accessible transport and Shopmobility.

The trustees of the charity oversee its day-to-day operations, financial health, strategic initiatives and governance.

The role also involves promoting community engagement and representing the charity at various functions and events.

The charity is looking for a candidate with a ‘robust understanding’ of challenges faced by those with disabilities.

Having experience in strategic oversight, governance or a professional background in law, finance or public relations would also be beneficial.

A personal or professional connection to disability would ‘enrich the board’s perspective’.

Peter Haley, CEO of People to Places, said: “Trustees are the backbone of our charity; they provide the strategic vision and governance needed to ensure that we continue to serve our community effectively.

“A new trustee can bring vital skills and fresh perspectives that are essential for us to adapt and thrive, helping us to enhance our services and reach more people in need in the Royal Borough."

Jane Basley, chair of the board of trustees, said: “Being a trustee in my local community allows me to contribute to how we can reduce people’s loneliness through helping them be more mobile and retain their independence.

“It also gives me the opportunity to work with others who are also committed to improving people’s lives.”

Anyone interested in becoming a trustee can visit: www.people2places.org.uk/become-a-trustee/ or email info@people2places.org.uk 

Elsewhere in the Royal Borough, at a Maidenhead Town Forum meeting on Monday evening, Paul Samuels from Men’s Matters called for anyone with suggestions of someone who could be the charity's new patron to reach out. 

The charity’s patron Sir Michael Parkinson passed away in August last year at the age of 88.

Following his death, the charity, which looks to bring men together to create friendships and boost health and wellbeing, is searching for a new patron.

At the meeting, Paul said: “Sir Michael Parkinson was our patron, and he was very supportive.

“It was a sad loss.”

He added that the charity has applied for various people to be its patron but is still searching for a patron to take up the position.

Paul said the charity is open to receiving any suggestions on someone who could be patron.