Welcome from the Board of Trustees

Dear Candidate,

We are delighted that you have expressed an interest in applying to be the Clerk to the Trustees for Eltham United Charities. We hope this candidate brief gives you all the information you might need regarding the requirements of this role. More information can be found on our website: https://elthamuc.org.uk/.

Eltham United Charities provides almshouse accommodation for nineteen elderly, retired residents of Eltham and Mottingham on restricted incomes.  The Charity was formed in 1907 through the amalgamation of ten older charities some of which were established in the 1500s.  The Charity is funded in part from income from our extensive property portfolio.

We are seeking an innovative, flexible appointee with a track record of successful change management to support the Trustees and drive the organisation forward. The successful candidate will support the Trustee body in the fulfilment of the Charity’s aims and objectives and oversee the operational aspects of the Charity to ensure an efficient and effective operation. The Clerk is also responsible for overseeing the Charity’s financial records and asset register.

If this is a role that interests you, we would very much like to receive your application. You can find all the details on how to apply further along in this brief. If you have any further questions about the role once you have read this candidate brief please contact us by email: applications@thewlisgraham.com for a confidential conversation with Sarah Thewlis.

Kind regards,

The Board of Trustees