Trustees – Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Mind

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Mind Trustee Role Description

About Us

For more than 30 years, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Mind has supported people across the Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Local Authority areas and the Hywel Dda University Health Board region. Our services are designed to meet the diverse needs of our local   communities, offering compassionate, practical support to anyone experiencing mental health challenges.

Everything we do is grounded in a person     ‑centred approach and we work alongside people living with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, personality disorders, and long ‑term or enduring mental health conditions. We also support individuals with dual diagnoses, including substance misuse, learning disabilities, and those who are neurodivergent or on the autistic spectrum.

Our work extends to families, friends, and carers, helping them to sustain the vital support they provide while also prioritising their own wellbeing.

Why Our Services Matter 

Mental health challenges affect people from all walks of life, and the need for accessible, person ‑centred support continues to grow. Conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other long‑term mental health difficulties remain some of the most common health issues faced by individuals, families, and communities.

Across the UK, many people experience significant impacts on their daily lives, relationships, and wellbeing as a result of mental health problems. The wider effects on families, carers, and support networks can also be profound, highlighting the importance of early help, ongoing support, and community‑based services.

We continue to provide our services because compassionate, local support can make a meaningful difference, helping people build resilience, maintain independence, and find hope during difficult times

We are committed to working collaboratively with a broad range of partners across statutory services, the voluntary sector, social enterprises, and independent providers. By working together, we ensure that the people who use our services receive coordinated, effective support and have the best possible opportunity to maintain and strengthen their mental health over the long term.

The Role and Responsibilities of a Trustee

• Attend bi -monthly Board meetings and review all papers in advance to support informed discussion and decision-making.
• Ensure the organisation pursues its charitable purposes by contributing to the development and agreement of a long -term strategy.
• Ensure compliance with the governing document, charity law, company law, and all other relevant legislation and regulations.
• Exercise a duty of care to ensure the charity is well -run, efficient, and operating to high standards of governance.
• Oversee the appropriate and ethical use of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Mind’s funds and assets, ensuring resources are managed effectively in line with strategic objectives.
• Ensure the organisation is administered effectively, with robust policies, procedures, and systems in place.
• Support the organisation to define clear goals and monitor performance against agreed outcomes.
• Safeguard the charity’s reputation, values, and public image, acting as a positive ambassador at all times.
• Ensure the financial stability and long -term sustainability of the organisation.
• Oversee a robust risk-management framework to identify, assess, and address risks that may impact the charity.
• Ensure proper arrangements are in place for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal, and remuneration of the Chief Executive.
• Ensure all delegated authority is clearly documented through terms of reference, minutes, and job descriptions, with appropriate reporting mechanisms in place.
• Participate in the annual review of Board performance and support the implementation of improvements.
• Champion lived experience involvement and leadership across all areas of the charity’s work.
• Ensure accountability to funders, stakeholders, and the communities we serve.

In addition to these statutory duties, Trustees are expected to use their individual skills, knowledge, and experience to support effective decision‑making. This may include scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and offering guidance on areas where they hold particular expertise. Trustees share collective responsibility for all Board decisions.

If you are interested in finding out more or applying to join the Board of Trustees, call 07966 930917 or email ceo@pcmind.org.uk