Organisation overview
We are a community-based charity founded in 2021 which aims to enable everyone in Harrow who wishes to cycle, to do so. We offer two-wheeler cycle coaching, especially to people of disadvantaged groups; a Wheels for All programme with adapted cycles for disabled people; recycling donated bikes and reselling at low cost; supporting friendly, local rides led by volunteers; advising on all aspects of cycling; signposting to other local groups and resources. We have one part-time staff member managing Wheels for All and 50 volunteers, including trustees.
Role details
The Trustee with legal skills will take on the general duties of a trustee, ensuring the charity fulfils its aims and safeguards its resources, bringing their analytical skills to the role. In addition, they will supervise our relationships with legal advisors (A&O Shearman have agreed to act pro bono) and serve on our Development Committee. This is an exciting time for the charity, which is moving from current temporary premises at Harrow Civic Centre to a new site on Kenton Recreation Ground with Harrow Council’s active support. We aim to expand our work and eventually build a new cycling centre, so this is a chance to be in at the beginning of a new phase of operation.
Skills and Experience:
Legal training and qualification as a barrister or solicitor.
Enthusiasm for cycling as a means of transport and way of addressing many issues such as poor physical and mental health, social isolation, traffic congestion, environmental degradation and more.
Resident or working in Harrow, or close by.
Preferably, active cyclist.
Commitment to the Vision of Harrow Cycle Hub: https://bit.ly/HarrowCycleHubVisionMission and to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Time commitment: Approximately 6 hours per month on average, including:
6 Monday evening meetings per year and one AGM
Monthly online committee meetings
Supporting key events e.g. Wheels for All fun day.
Attendance: Hybrid, but mostly in person
To express an interest in this position, please email bicenquiries@weareadvocate.org.uk
Causes:
Children and Youth, Disability, Environment, Sport and Activity
Roles:
Trusteeships and Governance, Eligible for Chambers Professionals, Eligible for Practising Barristers
