Trustee Vacancies in Homeless and Housing Charities
If you are interested in undertaking any of the opportunities please email the Bar in the Community co-ordinator at BiCEnquiries@barprobono.org.uk
We kindly ask that you do not contact the organisations directly
6th Farnborough Scout Group
The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving the aims of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law, and guided by adult leadership.
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Action for Refugees in Lewisham
Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) is based in Lewisham, in South East of London. They have operated since 2007 in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and Southwark with the aim to relieve the poverty of refugees, advance their education and educate the general public of their rights and needs.
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Brighton & Hove Seaside Community Homes
Brighton & Hove Seaside Community Homes has been set up to provide good quality homes for people with a range of needs to whom the local authority owes a housing duty. The company is a not for profit organisation and has charitable status. The key focus includes increasing investment opportunities and generating funding to improve the standard and quality of its housing.
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Business and Education in London South
Business and Education in London South (BELS) is an organisation which is formed of a number of Education Business Link Organisations (EBLOs). The purpose of the organisation is to work with schools and businesses develop and enhance the commercial and business skills of young people in the area. Additionally, it aims to provide these young people with work experience programmes and business links in the hope that it will help them to realise their potential in this field
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Camden Federation of Private Tenants
The Camden Federation of Private Tenants is an independent voluntary organisation run by and for private tenants in Camden. Established in 1980 to help the borough's private tenants organise and campaign for better protection, rights and services.
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Causeway Housing Association
Causeway Irish Housing Association is a not-for-profit organisation providing temporary accommodation primarily for young Irish people in London. Our Lifeskills Project includes help with education, employment, benefits, resettlement, and community involvement.
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Cherchefelle Housing Association
Cherchefelle Housing Association provides specialist housing, care and support to vulnerable adults living in Surrey, West Sussex and Richmond. For over 40 years they have been helping adults with learning difficulties and mental disabilities, the elderly, and young people leaving care to live independent lives and to connect with their local communities.
Cherchefelle aim to extend their reach and enhance the services they already offer. They have recently launched a pilot scheme in... http://www.cherchefelle.org.uk/ more...
Cherchefelle aim to extend their reach and enhance the services they already offer. They have recently launched a pilot scheme in... http://www.cherchefelle.org.uk/ more...
Cricklewood Homeless Concern
CHC supports single homeless people to achieve the lifestyle of their choice.
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Croydon Association for Young Single Homeless
CAYSH provide support and advice to young people aged 14-25 with the aim of providing them with the opportunity to realise their potential and gain further independence.
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Foundation66
Established in 1966, they are London’s oldest charity working exclusively with adults, young people and families affected by alcohol and drug misuse. They provide a range of services including treatment for addiction and substance misuse, harm reduction (health promotion), employment and training, counselling and support to access stable housing and employment.
They are also a housing association, providing residential detox and rehabilitation services as well as supported accommodation... more...
They are also a housing association, providing residential detox and rehabilitation services as well as supported accommodation... more...
Furniturelink
Furniturelink is a sustainable social enterprise with charitable objectives (1) Relief of financial hardship through recycling / provision of goods; (2) Relief of unemployment by providing work experience / training; and (3) Protection and preservation of the environment through waste reduction.
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rania
rania Child Development Center, a charity trust, envisions a community working for children with holistic development free from hunger, violence and cruelty, diseases and worries about basic needs and rights.
The main objective of the rania is to provide accommodations for the homeless and street children--orphans, victims of abuses and conflicts, neglected and or abandoned children. rania will pose for institutional foster care and provide free education to children-beneficiaries and... more...
The main objective of the rania is to provide accommodations for the homeless and street children--orphans, victims of abuses and conflicts, neglected and or abandoned children. rania will pose for institutional foster care and provide free education to children-beneficiaries and... more...
The Coin Street Community Builders
The Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is a development trust and social enterprise which seeks to make the South Bank a better place in which to live, to work and to visit. Since 1984 CSCB has transformed a largely derelict site into a thriving mixed-use neighbourhood.
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The Ethical Property Foundation
The Ethical Property Foundation is a charity, founded in 2003. The Foundation aims to empower 'consumers' of property, including charitable organisations and community groups, to make the most of property, and influence 'suppliers' of property, such as landlords and developers, to improve their environmental and social performance.
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The Upper Room
The Upper Room are a charity with a Christian ethos helping the socially disadvantaged to regain their self-esteem in order to find employment and an independent lifestyle.
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