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We are a well-established charitable organisation providing a range of counselling and training services to secure the delivery and development of high quality professional counselling and counselling ...
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Summary
Trustee needed at GCS! Use your expertise to guide mental health services in Gloucestershire and make a meaningful impact in our community.Detailed description
GCS has been providing professional counselling and mental health services for over 40 years, supporting individuals, families, and schools across the county.
We are committed to offering affordable and accessible support to all, with a focus on improving mental health and wellbeing in local communities.
We are particularly looking for individuals with expertise in finance, marketing, and legal skills to strengthen our board. However, we also welcome candidates with a wide range of professional backgrounds and lived experiences.
GCS is especially keen to hear from those who have direct experience with mental health challenges or who are connected to the diverse communities served by the charity.
Being a trustee is a fulfilling way to contribute to the wellbeing of your local community.
As a trustee, you will:
- Help set the charity’s strategic direction, ensuring it continues to deliver high-quality mental health services.
- Use your knowledge and expertise to provide oversight and governance, ensuring financial health and accountability.
- Join a network of trustees across Gloucestershire who support the vital work of the county’s charities, each addressing different causes but all working towards the common goal of improving lives.
Trusteeship offers both personal and professional rewards, from developing new skills to making meaningful connections in the voluntary sector, while having a lasting, positive impact on society.
About Gloucestershire Counselling Service
GCS first started in 1978 and became registered as a charity in 1984 with the aim to provide high quality, affordable counselling to the communities of Gloucestershire. At this time there was little provision of this nature outside of London, the small group of therapy professionals grew the service and later launched the training of counsellors so as to ensure an ongoing supply of professionally trained counsellors to the county.
GCS was founded to provide access to affordable counselling and training for all members of society within the county, regardless of background or circumstances. We recognise that discrimination operates consciously and unconsciously in our society, which means some people have greater access to opportunities than others.
Our core belief is that all people are treated with dignity and respect and we are creating an organisation where inequalities are challenged and we anticipate and respond positively to different needs and circumstances.
Here at GCS our mission is to improve the quality of life for the communities of Gloucestershire through Counselling and Counselling Skills Training. Our long term goal is to maintain our reputation for delivering a high quality and effective service, meeting local needs and to be the first choice for Counselling and Training Services in Gloucestershire and its surrounding areas.