Trustees will be demonstrably committed to the mission and ministry of the Church of England as well as the wider church in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Essential
A living faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of CPAS
Ability to think creatively and strategically and to work as a member of a team in the interests of CPAS
Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Desirable
Particular expertise in one or more specialist areas which might include theology, church life, human resources, finance and investment, management and marketing.
CPAS is a Christian agency closely associated with the Church of England, working to support churches across the UK and Republic of Ireland. It is therefore important that each Trustee has a committed personal faith and is a communicant member of the Church of England or of a church in communion with the Church of England (or such other church as the Trustees may from time to time determine). Trustees are required to sign the CPAS Basis of Faith, to affirm CPAS Outworkings of Faith, and to sign the Code of Conduct for Trustees.
What time commitment we need from you
The trustees generally meet 6 times a year, alternating between video conference and in-person meetings, usually in London or Coventry. This includes one 24 -hour residential including overnight stay usually in London. Trustees are also expected to be able to attend training and may be invited to join one of our sub-committees.
Trustees will pray regularly for the work of CPAS and will prepare for the Board meetings.
Most of the Board’s business is conducted at the Board meetings and there is a Finance Committee, Recruitment Group and Remuneration Group that report to the Board.
Trustees are invited, though not required, to attend the meetings of the Council of Reference which typically meets twice each year. One of these meetings will also include the AGM. The meetings generally take place during the daytime via video conferencing, though members may occasionally be invited to attend an in-person meeting in London.
In addition, the Lead Trustee for Safeguarding will need to attend (online) two meetings per year of the staff Safeguarding Committee, keep informed by reading the minutes of all Safeguarding Committee meetings and other relevant documents, and be available for occasional consultation on safeguarding matters.
Our finances
We have a diverse income base that includes CPAS holiday fees, other earned income from training, personal donations, parishes, charitable trusts and investment income. 45% of our expenditure is staff costs (a head count of approx. 40 posts) and a further 31% on direct holiday costs.
In common with many Christian charities, we face challenges around church support and ageing demographics and are vulnerable to a general predicted decline in charitable donations over the coming years. CPAS invests in both the people and systems necessary for a modern fund-raising operation and so feels well equipped to take advantage of the strength of our missional appeal.
In God’s grace, CPAS has strong reserves. Whilst some of this is held for operational reasons, (including meeting the final commitments from a closed historic defined pension scheme ) there is nevertheless scope for missional investment. There are exciting challenges and opportunities for the future, based on where CPAS has the most strategic impact.
Terms of office
Trustees are eligible to claim reasonable expenses for attending to the charity’s business, including travel and childcare expenses for attending meetings.
The appointment of trustees is for an initial period of five years, and then a second term of three years may be considered.
We are keen to recruit first time and younger trustees and therefore provide a buddy scheme for new trustees.
Trustees will be demonstrably committed to the mission and ministry of the Church of England as well as the wider church in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Essential
A living faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of CPAS
Ability to think creatively and strategically and to work as a member of a team in the interests of CPAS
Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Desirable
Particular expertise in one or more specialist areas which might include theology, church life, human resources, finance and investment, management and marketing.
CPAS is a Christian agency closely associated with the Church of England, working to support churches across the UK and Republic of Ireland. It is therefore important that each Trustee has a committed personal faith and is a communicant member of the Church of England or of a church in communion with the Church of England (or such other church as the Trustees may from time to time determine). Trustees are required to sign the CPAS Basis of Faith, to affirm CPAS Outworkings of Faith, and to sign the Code of Conduct for Trustees.
What time commitment we need from you
The trustees generally meet 6 times a year, alternating between video conference and in-person meetings, usually in London or Coventry. This includes one 24 -hour residential including overnight stay usually in London. Trustees are also expected to be able to attend training and may be invited to join one of our sub-committees.
Trustees will pray regularly for the work of CPAS and will prepare for the Board meetings.
Most of the Board’s business is conducted at the Board meetings and there is a Finance Committee, Recruitment Group and Remuneration Group that report to the Board.
Trustees are invited, though not required, to attend the meetings of the Council of Reference which typically meets twice each year. One of these meetings will also include the AGM. The meetings generally take place during the daytime via video conferencing, though members may occasionally be invited to attend an in-person meeting in London.
In addition, the Lead Trustee for Safeguarding will need to attend (online) two meetings per year of the staff Safeguarding Committee, keep informed by reading the minutes of all Safeguarding Committee meetings and other relevant documents, and be available for occasional consultation on safeguarding matters.
Our finances
We have a diverse income base that includes CPAS holiday fees, other earned income from training, personal donations, parishes, charitable trusts and investment income. 45% of our expenditure is staff costs (a head count of approx. 40 posts) and a further 31% on direct holiday costs.
In common with many Christian charities, we face challenges around church support and ageing demographics and are vulnerable to a general predicted decline in charitable donations over the coming years. CPAS invests in both the people and systems necessary for a modern fund-raising operation and so feels well equipped to take advantage of the strength of our missional appeal.
In God’s grace, CPAS has strong reserves. Whilst some of this is held for operational reasons, (including meeting the final commitments from a closed historic defined pension scheme ) there is nevertheless scope for missional investment. There are exciting challenges and opportunities for the future, based on where CPAS has the most strategic impact.
Terms of office
Trustees are eligible to claim reasonable expenses for attending to the charity’s business, including travel and childcare expenses for attending meetings.
The appointment of trustees is for an initial period of five years, and then a second term of three years may be considered.
We are keen to recruit first time and younger trustees and therefore provide a buddy scheme for new trustees.