Welcome to In-volveInclusion - Inspiration - IndependenceIn-volve, which for over 20 years has been transforming the lives of people caught up in substance misuse, is recruiting additional Trustees.Background In-volve began in East London as a drugs education and advice project with two employees in 1987, and now works across England with many people other agencies find hard to help; starting with safety, inclusion and care, and giving them the confidence to learn and grow away from activities that harm themselves or others. In-volve is primarily interested in the development of innovative and high quality services that meet the needs of socially excluded people, particularly young people. We have specialist skills in education and treatment for people of all ages who use substances, and young people getting caught up in offending and violence. A special feature is In-volve's commitment to social inclusion irrespective of race, age, economic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender or disability that has enriched our workforce through development opportunities for service users and practitioners. In-volve provides much more than drugs prevention and treatment services, even if they remain core to our business. We are a creative organisation full of diversity, fresh ideas and talents. We are a social and health charity first, and a public service provider second, as we work to make a difference in our communities and be the change we want to see. We want to offer our support and expertise to any people and communities who can benefit from understanding the roots of harmful behaviours, and enable them to make positive changes in their own lives. Why we want you In-volve is looking for Trustees who are committed to its founding ethos, and who want to make a real difference to the lives and health of people caught in substance misuse, young people, people affected by gun and gang cultures, helping communities break out of the cycle of deprivation and exclusion. An effective Board needs a good mix of skills, knowledge and experience, drawn from a wide range of backgrounds. Trustees must fully support In-volve's aims and objects and be committed to the charity's vision and values. You should be able to devote the necessary time and effort to the trusteeship, and be able to demonstrate the following qualities:
Who you might be We would particularly like to hear from people with experience in any of the following:
What you will get Trusteeship is a great way to make a significant difference to a charity or cause you care about. As a respected and responsible role, it is also a brilliant route to developing new skills, gaining more experience and getting involved with new networks. As Mahatma Ghandi said "We must be the change we want to see in the world". I am interested. How can I be In-volved? Please send in your CV or professional biography addressed to the Board Secretary, together with a short personal statement outlining the reasons for your interest in joining us. If you would like to speak to any of the current Trustees about the role and what it involves, please contact the Board Secretary by email: In-volve Head Office Click to download the Trustee Information Pack |
News and Events
Network Alliance Girls and Serious Violence Conference October 09
In-volve, as a member of the Network Alliance, presented Little Miss Raw as a good practice approach to the needs of young women caught up in violent lifestyles. Teresa Pointing spoke about the programme at the conference on 15th October, where Little Miss Raw staff ran workshops on improving the emotional health of vulnerable girls. Click here for more about Little Miss Raw programmes Network Alliance is a communications network set up between multi-agency partners in order to promote the sharing of good practice and networking. It builds on earlier work delivered through the Five Boroughs’ Alliance, which was set up in 2006 to develop long-term, effective solutions to serious violence, including gang-related issues. As part of their on-going series of best practice hubs the Alliance asked practitioners to outline the sorts of themes they would like to explore further and they have identified the subject of girls and serous violence. As a result the Home Office and the Metropolitan Police are jointly funding a Conference on the 15th of October 2009 on this subject, under the auspices of the Alliance. The conference will be a preliminary exploration of whether there are issues in this area that require further action. It will focus in particular on identifying and sharing good practice in London. Themes will include sexual violence; technology and media e.g. social networking sites; improving the way we identify and safeguard vulnerable young women; and improving the emotional health of young women. Further information on Alliance work can be found at: http://www.networkalliance.met.police.uk/
News from the Board
Following the resignation of Dave Chapman, Chair of the In-volve Board of Trustees for personal reasons we are delighted to announce that Alex Gozzi, an existing Board member, was voted in as Chair at the AGM on Saturday 11th July. Alex currently lives in Oxford and works as Operations Director of a natural resources consultancy based in Oxford that specialises in social and environmental standards in the natural resource sector. Previously he worked in Central London for financial organisations specialising in social and environmental capital and investments. In-volve wish to thank Dave Chapman for his many years of excellent and devoted service on The Board and wish him well for the future. Alex will shortly be preparing a statement to staff and stakeholders on his new appointment. Recent events Following a meeting between The In-volve Board of Trustees and senior managers on 25th April 2009 The Board are delighted to announce appointment of Dr. Teresa Pointing as Interim Chief Executive Officer until a permanent recruitment process can be completed. Teresa was previously Clinical Director for In-volve. Click here for a brief biography of Teresa Pointing. |
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