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FREEDA: Free from Domestic Abuse

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 1986

🤲 Charity

🌍 Social Impact

🤝 Non-profit

Charity • Social Impact • Non-profit

FREEDA: Free from Domestic Abuse is dedicated to empowering women and children who have experienced domestic abuse by providing comprehensive support services. Their mission focuses on fostering a community where individuals can live free from fear and actively work towards preventing domestic abuse. Offering a 24/7 helpline, safe housing, outreach, and advocacy, FREEDA collaborates with community partners to raise awareness and educate around the issues of domestic violence. Formerly known as Jersey Women’s Refuge, FREEDA stands as Jersey’s only independent charity solely focused on tackling domestic abuse.

📋 Description

• Ensure that governance processes operate effectively and in line with Freeda’s Constitution and legal obligations. • Support the Chair in compliance with statutory requirements, including submission of annual returns where required. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and registers. • Support the Chair in arranging Management Committee meetings, the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and any Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) and documenting them. • Work in partnership with the Chair to prepare and distribute agendas. • Ensure that the CEO provides committee packs collated in an agreed timely and organised manner. • Ensure meetings are conducted in accordance with the Constitution, including correct procedures for nominations and voting. • Produce clear, accurate and impartial minutes and maintain official records and registers. • Track and monitor actions arising from meetings, ensuring progress is reported at subsequent meetings. • Ensure decisions and actions are clearly recorded and communicated. • Manage correspondence on behalf of the Committee, including drafting responses where appropriate. • Summarise key correspondence and updates for Committee meetings. • Support effective communication and information flow between Committee members. • Committee meetings are held bi-monthly (every two months). • Additional meetings may be required to support urgent or extraordinary business. • Preparation time is required in advance of meetings, including agenda planning, reviewing papers, and follow-up on actions. • Participation in Committee activities which facilitate a more in-depth understanding of Freeda’s work and Freeda fundraising events as outlined in the Committee’s terms of reference.

🎯 Requirements

• Understanding of governance and committee secretarial processes. • Ability to provide clear advice on procedural matters. • Strong organisational skills with a methodical and detail-oriented approach. • Ability to remain objective and impartial. • Strong written communication skills, including accurate minute-taking. • Ability to manage filing and correspondence efficiently and professionally.

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a respected organisation supporting women and families affected by domestic abuse • Experience of charity governance and strategic decision-making • Development of professional skills in administration, governance, and leadership support • The chance to work alongside a committed and values-driven Committee