Permanent

Trustee for Criminal Justice Charity

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Belong

Job Description

Belong enables hope, rehabilitation and recovery amongst victims and perpetrators of crime. We work with our beneficiaries towards fairer, more effective and humane criminal justice systems with Increased, higher quality support in communities engaging people who have offended, been victims of crime or who are at risk of offending or victimisation; Effective, fair sentences that are applied equally, without discrimination; and Trauma-informed, productive and restorative prisons. Our priority change areas were identified by our beneficiaries, staff and volunteer teams and through detailed analysis of trends in the UK and other criminal justice systems. Whilst driving forward change in these areas, we also support individuals and communities through mentoring, restorative justice and creative psychotherapy interventions. We invite applications from people who are passionate about justice and equality, to join and help lead our organisation as trustees. Belong''s trustees are responsible for developing a strong understanding of Belong and its aims and ensuring that the charity works in the best interests of its beneficiaries to achieve its aims. Trustees also support and empower the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to sustain, develop and grow the organisation. Trustees hold ultimate responsibility for ensuring that everyone who engages with Belong is treated with dignity and respect, and is protected from harm, abuse and exploitation. To ensure that the trustee board upholds ..... full job details .....