Brook House Health and Wellbeing Centre is a charity committed to improving the health and well-being of military and police veterans who are experiencing mental health challenges. The Board is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Trustee (Treasurer). The role is a voluntary, unpaid position and incidental expenses are payable.
We are searching for a dynamic and committed individual to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer to strengthen our financial governance.
Background
Brooke House provides therapeutic courses in a secure horticultural setting for “serving and retired members of the Armed Forces, the Police, Prison and Emergency Services, and their families and carers, in Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland (our beneficiaries) either individually, in groups or residentially as a family. Clients may be referred or may self-refer. All are individually assessed and a tailored, wrap-around package of interventions developed. Confidence-building activities, such as fishing and model making, may be used to help hypervigilant, isolated veterans to relax and trust their therapists. Similarly, complementary therapy enables veterans with anxiety and insomnia to benefit from their package of care.
Group horticultural and equine courses are based in the Walled Garden and the wider estate.
Families attending the Structured Residential Programme (SRP) have an initial assessment and their programme of activities and care is planned for the working week. They may be able to stay on over the weekend to consolidate the benefit of their time at Colebrooke.
Veterans are assessed before, during and after their courses of therapy and the findings are collated and reported to the Board and funders. Progression plans are developed to build on their improvement and help their recovery in the future.
Composition of the Brooke House team
The charity is run by a diverse Board of eight Trustees, some of whom have served and others who have no direct experience in the uniformed public services. The Board currently has Finance and Fundraising subcommittees, a User Group and a Support Group.
The full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is supported by eight members of staff. The core team works with fifteen associate practitioners providing counselling, physiotherapy and complementary therapy.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Trustee (Treasurer)
Following a skills audit we are looking for an individual with strong financial acumen and experience in financial management at Board level to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer to;
Review and present financial reports, budgets, and projections to the board.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements
Collaborate with the finance team to develop and monitor financial strategies
Support fundraising efforts and grant applications by providing financial insight
Contribute to the strategic direction and sustainability of the charity.
You will have a passion for our mission and a strong alignment with our values, and will act as an ambassador for Brooke House, promoting our mission and impact within your network.
If you are ready to use your financial expertise to make a difference to lives of veterans we would welcome a conversation.
Expression of Interest
If you would like to join the Brooke House team as a Board Trustee and can fulfil the requirements of the post, please forward a CV demonstrating your expertise and experience to the Board Chair, Brigadier John Graham at chair@brookehouse.co.uk.
Potential candidates will be invited to Brooke House to meet the Board, CEO and staff, and to view the therapy centre and the Walled Garden.
