We are very fortunate at Headway Cambridgeshire in having a young board of savvy trustees with interesting jobs. At the same time, being a trustee requires time and commitment and sometimes it has to give way for career moves.

That’s the situation we find ourselves in at the moment which is why we are currently seeking a new Company Secretary and board members with financial skills and fundraising knowledge, as well as those with experience of neurological illnesses or social services. Meetings are held every eight weeks and there are additional roles on sub-committees.

I promise you will not be bored as the charity has ambitious expansion plans for the future, including the opening of two new centres in Peterborough next January, followed by Fenland.

A local solicitor has offered to provide governance training and we are planning an Away Day for team building, so there is lots of support.

Headway is a wonderful organisation which provides rehabilitative care for adults with a brain injury acquired from a road accident or fall, a stroke or other medical condition, for example. It could happen to any of us at any time and devastate our lives, and our family’s, forever.

I am the chair of trustees and there is no doubt that being a trustee is a very rewarding role, especially at Headway Cambridgeshire where you can really help make a positive difference to someone’s life. The skills and experience which trustees bring are vital to the success of our organisation and we are very appreciative of the time and commitment they give.

I would love to hear from you if you are interested.