We are Family Request (Portfolio)

Organisation Description

We Are Family was founded by adopters who experienced first-hand the lack of post-adoption support available for families and wanted to provide locally-based peer-to-peer support for adoptive parents. The charity is creating a world in which adoptive parents and prospective adopters feel connected, benefit from peer support and are part of a community which enables them to thrive.

Primarily across London and the South East, We Are Family provides opportunities for adopters and prospective adopters to connect and share experiences. They also provide webinars, podcasts and a wealth of useful resources to support members throughout their adoptive journey.

They aim to promote the health and wellbeing of prospective adopters and adoptive parents throughout the UK/ They seek to connect people at the same stage of their adoptive journey, so they can build strong relationships and networks of peers, as well as creating opportunities to hear the experiences of others at different stages.

What are they looking for?

They are looking for a Chair to join their Board as the current Chair of Trustees is coming to the end of a 6-year term. The purpose of this role is to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction and assist the leadership and general promotion of We Are Family to support the organisations Vision, Mission, Values and needs.

Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of the challenges faced by adoptive parents
- Extensive governance knowledge
- Skills or experience in strategic planning, setting targets and monitoring and evaluating performance
- Good organisational and communication (written and oral) skills
- Proven track record in senior governance roles
- Previous Chair or Deputy Chair of a Board of Trustee experience