We are always on the look out for people with a wide range of skills and enthusiasm to help steer the organisation.
“As a Trustee it is a privilege and a rewarding experience to support and care for people across the North.” Trustee & Chair of Right2Work CIC, Stephen Welch
As a member of the Board you will work closely with the Chair of the Board, Chris Harris and Oaklea’s Chief Executive, Clive Wigley, as well as the rest of the Executive Team to help shape the strategic direction of the company, including budget scrutiny, analysis of income & expenditure reports, and review of new project costings. Oaklea recompenses Trustees for valid travel and subsistence expenses incurred on approved Oaklea business.
Welcoming new Trustee Craig Smith 
Trustee Sue drops in on Future Choices 
New R2W Board member Julia visits TFW 
Trustees & Board members on a site visit to #ProjectEdenside 
Springing into Oaklea Group – New R2W Board member Leslie Spring 
Safeguarding training for Trustees & Board members 
Oaklea Trustee Linda with Learners at Appleby Hub 
Chair of Right2Work Jane on a visit to new TFW/CW HQ at Beezon Head 
Welcome aboard- Andy meets new Northumberland based Trustee Colin 
Trustee Linda Adey was a big supporter of the Eden Covid food delivery service 
Chair of Trustees – Chris Harris 
Great days out – Trustee Maxine was a guest at Lord Lt of Northumberland Garden Party 
Deputy Chair of Trustees Andy with CEO Clive 
This way up -Andy Scott on a visit to R2W 
Long goodbye – farewell to long serving Oaklea Trustee & R2W Board member Andy Blackman 
Oaklea AGM November 2023
New Trustees undergo a full induction to help get ‘under the skin’ of what makes Oaklea tick. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and adults or just feel this is an area you would like to develop your skills & knowledge, then you could be the person we are looking for. Call us for an informal chat with Chris or Clive T: 01539 735025 or E: enquiries@oakleatrust.co.uk
Why we are Trustees…
Trustee Helen Starr puts it simply – it’s about being the beating heart of an organisation!
Northumberland based Trustee Colin Mitchell says being a volunteer Trustee is a great opportunity -and the impact you have is all about the the intangibles:
Trustee Linda Adey; “What a friendly, supportive group of ‘real’ people I’ve found my trustee colleagues to be! By ‘real’ I mean they all have full and busy lives too so are understanding of others who work under time constraints too.”
“The work of Oaklea Group is to ensure people can live an independent life and where possible fulfil their dreams and ambitions. Our commitment to this aim is what guides us in our daily tasks and the smiles on the faces of our customers tells us we have got the right balance in what we do. ” R2W Chair (and former Oaklea Trustee), Stephen Welch
Maybe an input into a Community Enterprise is of interest?
Become a volunteer Board member at our CIC Right2Work – read more here https://www.right2work.org.uk/about-us/our-board-of-directors/
Have a listen to Martin Bell – a Board member with R2W. He works for the British Antarctic Survey and is steeped in the world of business and government organisations. This brings a lot of expertise to the CIC we wouldn’t otherwise have. He has been especially active in giving advice and support to The Furniture Warehouse.
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