Company: Farmgarden

Apply for the Trustee (Secretary) – Deen City Farm, Merton

Location: London

Job Description:

No Closing Date

Preparing agendas in consultation with the Chair, and sending notices of all meetings to members and any supporting papers in good time
Checking that members have carried out tasks as agreed at the previous meeting
Ensuring that the minutes of the previous meeting are accurate, agreed and signed by the Chair
Taking and producing minutes of the meeting, attendance, major decisions, votes taken and agreed actions
Distributing minutes to all trustees in a timely manner
Ensure all necessary documentation is sent to Companies House and the Charity Commission

An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
General Admin / Office Support including minute taking
Organised, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
Experience of working with committee procedures is desirable
Good independent judgment
Strong communication
Friendly and approachable
Knowledge of and interest in animals and community farms is desirable
Candidates who are local are desirable, but it is essential that you are able to travel to the farm for meetings, events and the odd day of volunteering
We are particularly looking to recruit trustees who have animal welfare, fundraising or grant application experience/knowledge

For more information on being a trustee or to apply please contact the Chair of Trustees, on chair@deencityfarm.co.uk

For a tour of the farm or information on our work please contact General Manager, on manager@deencityfarm.co.u

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Posted: May 27th, 2026