We are a supported living provider based in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, and we have exciting new opportunities to become a trustee with us.
About the role
The Hatch is looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Trustees who are going to help the Charity take its next steps. The Hatch is based in Thornbury (South Gloucestershire) and we provide support in a supported living context, day opportunities and housing for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs.
This is an exciting time to get involved with the Trustee Board as we review our long-term strategy and plan our development. As a Trustee, you will work alongside the CEO, management team and representative beneficiaries to set the strategic direction, providing us with insight and expertise.
We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in areas such as finance, HR, fundraising, and the social care sector, but this is not essential. We are really interested in hearing from individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of our residents, bringing a variety of skills, experience and backgrounds.
The Trustee Board meets in person four times per year, usually Wednesdays during office hours, in addition to ad-hoc requirements.
The Hatch is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people with learning disabilities and autism and expect all appointees to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Become a trustee today
Get in touch and tell us little about yourself.
Our Trustees
Anthony
Chair of Trustees
Anthony is Chair of Thornleigh Camphill Communities and has been a Trustee since 2015. He trained as a doctor working in hospitals and public health, and later worked on computer systems to help care for people. He has a daughter who lives at the Hatch and has been involved in supporting people with learning disabilities for over 30 years. He enjoys cooking, fixing things, and music, singing in choirs, on stage in operas, and even in pantomimes.
Graham
Treasurer
Graham has been a Trustee and the Treasurer of Thornleigh Camphill Communities since 2017. His background is in finance, working as an actuary for 30 years specialising in pensions. More recently he has been a part-time University lecturer in economics. He enjoys hiking, wild swimming, cross-country running and vegan cooking.
John
Board Member, Specialism in health and social care and social housing
John is the Chair of the Life Communities Group and has been a Trustee for the Hatch since 2014. He has worked in care for several years and was previously a Registered Manager within a Camphill community. He now works as a Social Care Consultant and is enjoying semi-retirement with his wife, cats and his garden gnomes.
Dean
Board Member, specialism in risk management and health and safety.
Dean has been a Life Communities Board Member since 2023. He is a Health and Safety Chartered Fellow who works towards improving health, safety and wellbeing for all individuals, and improving quality of life. He has worked in senior health and safety roles for over 27 years in a variety of challenging work environments. In his spare time he enjoys travelling to locations where there is historical interest, both doing and watching sport, and is still currently trying to master the art of DIY.
Our values are present in everything we do:
We value the uniqueness of each individual
We value meaningful work and the experience of lifelong learning
We value shared lives in the community
We value and care for the land and the wider environment that surrounds us
