DEVON RAPE CRISIS AND SEXUAL ABUSE SERVICES
Trustee for Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services - Volunteer
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Devon Rape Crisis Board of Trustees Opportunity
About Us
We are looking for women who share our values and are passionate about supporting Devon Rape Crisis to deliver its mission.
Our Mission
Devon Rape Crisis began over 25 years ago, aiming to provide specialist support services for victims of rape and sexual assault in Devon. Our mission is to work with victim-survivors of sexual violence to provide safe spaces where they are supported and believed, through advocacy, listening, counseling, and solidarity.
Our Vision
Working towards a world without sexual violence.
Our Values
- Feminist: Treating everyone with respect and offering choice
- Trust: Providing support which is ethical, safe, and of a high quality
- Collaborative: Working in partnership with the community, agencies, survivors, and their support networks
- Inclusive: Working in ways which are accessible and value diversity
- Creative: Adapting to need by recognizing people’s individuality
Impact
From our Impact Report 2024/25:
- 1,684 people supported
- 1,320 volunteer hours
- 7 external training sessions delivered
- 174 learners trained
At the outset of support, 16% of survivors reported ‘never’ feeling positive. Post support, 76% felt positive ‘often’ or ‘all of the time’.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for women who share our values and are passionate about supporting Devon Rape Crisis to deliver its mission.
Following a recent Board skills review, we would particularly welcome applications from women with knowledge, skills, or experience in areas such as marketing and communications, fundraising, volunteer management, digital strategy, and cyber security. We would also welcome women who have strong connections with local organizations supporting survivors, or involvement with national organizations, networks, and policy.
These are not essential requirements and we do not expect individual trustees to have experience across all of these areas. We are looking to build a balanced Board with a broad range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. Applicants should also review the key competencies set out later in this pack.
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Eligibility and Good Governance
Due to the nature and aims of Devon Rape Crisis, the Board has determined, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, that being female is a genuine occupational requirement for this role.
As part of our safer recruitment process, all applicants will be required to provide two references and to undertake a DBS check.
We Value Different Experiences
We are committed to building a Board that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences, and value these as highly as professional skills and achievements. We particularly welcome applications from:
- Women aged between 18 - 45 years
- Women from black or minoritised ethnic communities
- Women from working-class and underrepresented socio-economic backgrounds
What Will You Be Doing?
There are four full Board meetings per year.
- These are half-day meetings and are normally held in person.
- In addition, there are occasional meetings as the need arises. These are held online.
The overall time commitment is approximately one day a month, with additional time required at the start of appointment for training.
As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will, with all other Trustees, have responsibility for the overall governance and strategic direction of Devon Rape Crisis. This includes ensuring our finances are healthy and all activities remain true to our charitable objectives.
The Board of Trustees must also ensure that Devon Rape Crisis complies with our constitution, charity and company law, and other relevant legislation/regulation.
Key Accountabilities
- Promote the success of Devon Rape Crisis for the benefit of service users
- Ensure the Board of Trustees acts within its powers
- Act within the power given to you by the Board of Trustees
- Make judgements that are not influenced by others when making decisions
- Take reasonable care to use the general knowledge, skill, and experience that you have for the benefit of Devon Rape Crisis
- Read the agendas and prepare for and attend all relevant meetings
- Constructively challenge and contribute to debates at Board meetings
- Respect, share responsibility, and support the decisions of the Board
- Declare conflicts of interest appropriately (policy guidance)
- Keep confidential information and documents required to be confidential by the code of conduct and the data protection law
- Undergo induction upon appointment and ongoing training as necessary in order to carry out duties and responsibilities
- Participate in Board of Trustees reviews
- Undertake volunteer/core training within 18 months of appointment
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Key Competencies
- Deep understanding of and commitment to the feminist agenda, including violence against women and girls (VAWG)
- Strategic thinking, planning, and direction setting
- Commitment to equality and diversity
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Impartiality, fairness, and the ability to respect confidences
- A broad understanding of charity finance issues
- A belief in supporting and empowering women
- Decision making and risk management
- Ability to build and secure trust and value from relationships
- Achieving through team working
- Able to commit time to conduct the role well
Key Outcomes
- Contribute to functioning board with integrated members
- Organisation strengthens and extends its provision to service members
- Funding obtained to sustain and grow the charity
Role Dimensions
- Appointment by board vote
- Elected for three years recurring with board approval
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