Join us as a Trustee
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? FACT Bucks, the Parent Carer Forum for Buckinghamshire, is looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team as Trustees!
About Us FACT Bucks is a parent-led, pan-disability forum dedicated to influencing decisions across education, health, and social care for children and young people with additional needs in Buckinghamshire. As required by the Children and Families Act 2014, we work tirelessly to build parent/carer participation and co-production based on best practices. In 2023-24 alone, we attended 250 meetings, delivered four webinars, managed an active Facebook page, held an annual meeting, and facilitated termly “Meet the iSEND team” meetings.
Purpose As a Trustee, you’ll ensure FACT Bucks complies with its governing documents, charity law, and relevant regulations. You’ll provide strategic direction, set policies, define goals, and evaluate our performance to meet agreed targets.
Key Responsibilities
  • Annual Action Plan & Budget: Ensure an annual plan and budget are prepared and approved by the Trustees before 1st June each year, and monitor performance.
  • Funding Oversight: Oversee bids for funds from the Department for Education and Bucks Council, including grant monitoring.
  • Meetings: Attend termly Trustee meetings and our Annual Meeting of Members.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with governing documents, charity law, and other relevant legislation.
  • Leadership: Oversee the work of the FACT Bucks Team Leader.
Who You Are We welcome anyone with an interest in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to apply! Whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, or simply passionate about supporting children with additional needs, we want to hear from you. No prior experience in governance or charity work is required—just bring your enthusiasm and dedication!
Join us in our mission to empower parents and carers and make a real difference in our community.
Ready to Apply? Email admin@factbucks.org to start a conversation about getting involved.