become a caba trustee

caba is a charity that helps the ICAEW community thrive through everyday situations to exceptional life-changing circumstances, whether they’re at the start of their career or beyond it, developing it or changing it; whether they want guidance on what to do next, practical skills for life, or advice on wellbeing.

trustee of caba

The duties of a trustee are as follows:

• Ensuring that the charity pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in caba’s governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy
• Ensuring that the charity complies with its governing document (ie our articles of association), charity law, company law and other relevant legislation or regulations
• Ensuring that the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects (ie the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public
• Ensuring that the charity defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets
• Safeguarding the good name and values of the charity
• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
• Ensuring the financial stability of the charity • Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds
• Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the chief executive

person specification

• A commitment to the organisation
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• An ability to think creatively
• A willingness to speak their mind
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Available to join one of caba’s committees, to use specific skills obtained in your personal or professional life
• A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.