Hammersmith and Fulham Mind is always pleased to hear from anyone who is interested in becoming a Trustee. The work of the Board of Trustees is essential to the running of the organisation, and membership is interesting, rewarding and enjoyable. Enquiries are particularly welcomed from service users and from those with knowledge or experience of mental health issues or of business areas such as finance, law or human resources.

The Board of Trustees (or executive committee) is responsible for determining the strategy of the charity, taking major decisions, appointing the chief executive and other senior members of staff, and ensuring the charity acts within the law and within its own regulations.

The Board meets quarterly for about two hours at H&F Mind’s offices, usually at 6.00 p.m. The meetings are informal and are always lively! Trustees with knowledge or an interest in particular areas may also join sub-committees of the main Board. Currently there are sub-committees for finance, human resources and Health & Safety. Trustees will also be invited from time to time to participate in social, teambuilding and fundraising events.

Though Trustees are unpaid, expenses are reimbursed and, where appropriate, training and attendance at conferences is paid for by H&F Mind.

Trustees are directors of Hammersmith and Fulham Association for Mental Health, a company limited by guarantee. As such, Trustees are not liable for the debts of the company, or liable in contract or tort beyond the sum of £1. However, Trustees may be personally liable if they are responsible for the company acting outside the law, for example by engaging in fraudulent trading.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion without commitment, please contact the Company Secretary, Jayne Davey, or the Chief Executive, Paul King, on 0207 471 0580.
Existing Trustees will also be happy to discuss what is involved in Board membership.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Current Trustees
Lady Moss - Patron
Stephen Burke – Chair
Diane Noel – Acting Vice Chair
John Doveton
Pauline Westcott
Jacqueline Hall – Treasurer
Michael Southall
Philippa Rhodes
Derek Walter
Rebecca Marcano
Claudia Megele
Patricia Sucher

To enquire about becoming a trustee you can either call 020 7471 0580 or email recruit@hfmind.org.uk