Trustees

As Ocean Stars grows and evolves as a voluntary organisation, we are looking for committed individuals to expand our range of Trustee skills. We expect Trustees to contribute actively to the Board by giving strategic direction; defining goals and setting targets; evaluating performance; ensuring the charity’s effective and efficient administration and financial stability. Overall we are looking for people who share our passion for the work we do and a passion for Sri Lanka.

Currently, we are looking to expand our Trustee Board. We are looking for Trustees with skills in Education, Management, Finance, Governance and a general passion for Sri Lanka and the work done by us. OST complies with a Trust Deed, (registered with the CC), that is the core of the OST Constitution, which governs matters specific to OST. As OST has expanded its work the number of essential processes and procedures has grown to ensure the continuing clarity and transparency of OST’s operations. Ownership and responsibility for application of these processes and procedures is shared amongst the Trustees.

Trustees are expected to:

• Attend up to six meetings a year, (usually Thursday evenings in Fleet, Hants or remotely via Zoom), and an annual Awayday.
• Understand and support the work carried out by OSL in Sri Lanka – experience of comparable work, perhaps through another charity, would be advantageous.
• Be committed to working as a member of a team.
• Trustees are also encouraged to share in the organisation and support of local fundraising activities. 
  

Skills

We are particularly looking for Trustees with skills in Education, Management, Finance or Governance but we would also like to know what other skills and experience you could bring to OST.

We are very aware that our board has a need to diversify and would be keen to receive applications from those with a BAME, and especially a South Asian, background. A passion for the work that we do is our number 1 priority so if you are interested in joining with us, please do get in touch.