Volunteer company secretary
Position: Company secretary
Organisation: Threshold
Location: Swindon (with remote meeting options)
Commitment: Part-time, voluntary (approx. 4 hours per month; 6-8 meetings per year plus admin)
Are you passionate about ending homelessness and making a real difference in your community? Threshold, a charity for people who are homeless in Swindon, is seeking a company secretary to support our board and help transform lives.
About us:
We’ve been supporting people affected by homelessness in Swindon for over 50 years, offering them a safe place to live and personalised support. Evidence shows that with the right support at the right time, people can overcome homelessness and work towards a positive future.
The role:
The company secretary is a key role in supporting trustees to shape the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring we continue to provide the best possible services to people who are homeless in Swindon. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills, knowledge and expertise to uphold effective charity governance.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and minutes for trustee meetings
- Support trustees by advising on good governance, decision-making processes and record-keeping
- Maintain statutory registers and key governance documents
- Ensure the charity complies with Charity Commission requirements
What we’re looking for:
We welcome applications from individuals with a PA /admin background, or transferable skills, including:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- An excellent communicator and team player
- A passion for ending homelessness and willingness to use your skills to support positive change
Why join us?
- Be part of an impactful charity making a tangible difference to the lives of people facing homelessness
- Use your expertise to support the leadership and oversight of our charity
- Gain valuable experience in charity governance and administration
How to apply:
Please send a CV and cover letter outlining why you would like to join us and what relevant skills or experience you have to Threshold via lin.cattelain@threshold.charity before 31st January 2026.
Join us and help end homelessness in Swindon.
