Whalley Range Community Forum Trustees Information
Whalley Range Community Forum (WRCF) is looking for proactive, community-minded people to join our board of trustees.
Trustees help set our strategy, ensure we meet our legal goals, and improve the lives of the diverse voices of Whalley Range.
WRCF is a voluntary community organisation, (a registered charity) made up of local people, representatives of local groups and organisations. Working for over 30 years for the benefit of our diverse W/R residents, and their environment, giving people a stronger collective voice to tackle local and wider issues, and delivering a range of services supporting community resilience and wellbeing from our base, the JNR8 youth and community centre.
The Forum holds open general meetings every two months, for information sharing and networking. In addition, trustees hold meetings (4 a year) for the purpose of carrying out the business of the charity.
The Role of a Trustee.
As a trustee your role would include deciding on the direction of WRCF by forming its strategy and priorities; making sure we meet the legal obligations of a charity and any requirements from funders; and overseeing the day to day running of the Forum. You can find the full details of trustee responsibilities in this Trustee Resource Pack
WRCF Trustees expectations
We want our group of trustees to be active, positive and well-functioning as we work together for the benefit of Whalley Range. We should be:
- a varied group that is representative of the diversity in Whalley Range;
- working towards the aims and principles of WRCF;
- prepared to take on executive committee roles;
- actively developing the Forum through the Development Plan process;
- providing guidance, support and positive feedback to staff, volunteers and other trustees;
- contributing a variety of relevant experience and expertise;
- sharing our experience of community development, collective and cooperative working.
- using dialogue and active listening, as well as democratic decision making to reach consensus decisions.
Individual trustee requirements
To carry out the above responsibilities it is important for you as an individual trustee to be passionate, enthusiastic and have a desire to represent your community.
To be an individual trustee you should :
- Have local connections: would live and/or work in Whalley Range;
- commit to WRCF as a not-for-profit charitable organisation;
- meet the requirements of the Charity Commission for trustee eligibility;
- have been involved with WRCF for at least a year (eg as a participant, volunteer);
- have a good understanding of the work, role and history of the Forum (see our website and reports);
- have an understanding and experience of the day-to-day work of the Forum, particularly activities running from our JNR8 community hub.
- contribute relevant experience or/and act as a representative for a group or theme (eg Age Friendly, Celebrate, volunteering);
- use your lived experience to act as a link for underrepresented WR people/ groups (e.g. neurodiverse people, people with disabilities and, people from LGBTQ+ communities) where appropriate;
- regularly attend (a minimum of three) trustees’ meetings and no less than three general forum meetings each year, and/or be actively engaged in trustees’ duties.
- communicate effectively with other trustees and staff.
- agree to undertake any paperwork necessary for the role (eg register with the Charity Commission or potentially being a signatory of our bank account).
What you will gain
You will be part of a thriving, well established community organisation, and youth and community hub (JNR8). We will recognise the assets you bring, and your contributions will influence our dynamic organisation as it develops. You will get to know Whalley Range more, as well as all those organisations that work here.
Our experienced staff will support you with their wide information base, social media and website and other resources by arrangement.
Click here for the Expression of Interest or get in touch if you would like a printed copy: WRCF Trustee Expression of Interest Form 2026
communityforum@whalleyrange.org
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