Organisation Overview
St Pancras Community Association (SPCA) is a vibrant community centre dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in Camden and in particular, the ward of St Pancras and Somers Town. Established in 1999, SPCA offers a wide range of programmes and services, including fitness classes, a nursery, social activities, and support for older people (Golden Years). We also have space for hire, which includes meeting rooms, main hall, a commercial kitchen, pitches and a music and podcast room.
Our work has four key themes:
- To improve health outcomes
- To reduce social isolation among people aged 60+.
- To give young families a better start in life.
- To support Community Pride.
SPCA focuses on delivering sustainable and high quality community services to Camden’s residents, particularly those in St Pancras and Somers Town who are in the greatest need. This includes senior citizens and families facing economic hardships.
Role Details
Trustees provide leadership and strategic direction for SPCA. The Board ensures the organisation is well-run, financially stable, and delivering on its mission and priorities. Trustees are not involved in day-to-day operations but play a vital role in shaping direction, supporting the CEO, and ensuring SPCA delivers meaningful impact across the community.
What will you be doing?
• Set and oversee SPCA’s strategy and ensure alignment with our mission
• Ensure SPCA delivers for the community and meets its charitable purpose
• Ensure compliance with charity and company law
• Oversee financial stability and long-term sustainability
• Safeguard SPCA’s values, reputation, and public trust
• Ensure strong policies, systems, and governance are in place
• Review performance and support continuous improvement
• Support and constructively challenge the CEO
• Contribute your skills to strengthen board decision-making
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for people who:
• Care about Camden and SPCA’s communities
• Can think strategically and see the bigger picture
• Work well as part of a team and communicate openly
• Offer independent judgement and constructive challenge
• Understand (or are willing to learn) trustee responsibilities
• Are committed to inclusion, fairness, and community impact
We especially welcome people with lived experience of the communities we support, alongside those with professional expertise that strengthens the Board.
Although these are note prerequisites, we encourage you to apply if you have expertise in:
• HR and people management
• Property, facilities or capital projects
• Early Years
• Fundraising and income generation
• Legal and governance
• Communications and marketing
• Strategy, organisational development or change management
What difference will you make?
Trustees provide leadership and strategic direction for our charity. The Board ensures the organisation is well-run, financially stable, and delivering on its mission and priorities. Trustees are not involved in day-to-day operations but play a vital role in shaping direction, supporting the CEO, and ensuring SPCA delivers meaningful impact across the community. At the moment, we are returning to our building after a flood and need support re-engaging the community.
Attendance: Hybrid
Time Commitment: 1-7 hours a week, including quarterly Board meetings, AGM, and occasional sub-committees and development sessions. Appointments are typically for a three-year term, renewable by agreement.
To apply for or express an interest in this position, please email bicenquiries@weareadvocate.org.uk
Causes:
Children and Youth, Community Support, Elderly, Families, Social Welfare
Roles:
Trusteeships and Governance, Business Support, Eligible for Chambers Professionals, Eligible for Practising Barristers
