Sensational Kids is undertaking its most ambitious project to date; to build a National Child Development Centre in Kildare Town. The existing trustees wish to strengthen the board by adding a trustee with commercial construction knowledge and experience to meet the needs of the organisation during this current phase of development.

Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Trustee

• Comply with the Charity’s governing document
• Ensuring charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit
• Acting in the best interest of the charity
• Act with reasonable care and skill
• Manage the assets of your charity

Board Meetings

Board meetings are scheduled to take place every month in a hybrid format at Sensational Kids, Unit C2 Kildare Business Park, Melitta Road, Kildare Town and at other times in Dublin. The Chairperson is responsible for setting the agenda, ensuring the meetings are conducted effectively, and overseeing the follow-up on action items.

Total Time Commitment: one meeting per month of approximately two hours duration plus time to review documents in preparation for meetings.

Occasionally shorter single item agenda board meetings may be held between regular scheduled board meetings if the need arises to progress a particular matter.

Applications

Applications by email to CEO & Founder, Karen Leigh by email Karen@sensationalkids.ie