Citizens Advice Shropshire is looking for new trustees to help oversee their vital and much needed service. Covering all Shropshire and based in Shrewsbury. The charity is looking to recruit a new treasurer – ideally from an accountancy background. As well as trustees who can bring their skills and experience related to strategic management, charity sector regulations and compliance.

Trustees will be joining a long-standing charity aimed at giving people the knowledge and confidence they need to find a way forward. They will also play a vital role in making sure Citizens Advice achieves its core purpose by overseeing the overall management of the charity as they work towards their goals.

The charity will welcome all applications – especially from younger people or underrepresented groups. Any new trustees will be supported with an induction and a chance to meet senior managers.

Citizens Advice Shropshire has seen demand for its free, confidential, and impartial service rise following the cost-of-living crisis. Last year the charity supported nearly 10k people helping them resolve over 36k issues. Ranging from benefits to immigration or debt to employment they cover a wide range of issues. The service provides a vital source of information and advice across the county.

As well as running a freephone service they also offer community advisers in spaces such as GP surgeries and food banks. This is alongside delivering specialised services such as:

  • Pensionwise a pensions guidance service
  • Help to Claim a Universal Credit specific telephone service
  • IASS a service supporting children and carers with special educational needs across Shropshire.

Chris Boote, chair of the Trustee Board, stated that “We are grateful to our long-standing trustees who are retiring this year. However, this provides us an exciting opportunity to find new trustees from our local community. It is an excellent opportunity to support a trusted and important organisation. Helping to ensure our vital service will continue to flourish and grow in Shropshire.”

Anyone wanting to find out more should visit the Shropshire Citizens Advice website. Which has more information and details on how to apply.
https://www.cabshropshire.org.uk/join-us-as-a-trustee