Roles and Responsibilities
Clear roles and responsibilities are essential to the effective and ethical operation of Apex Care Foundation. They ensure that everyone involved – from trustees and staff to volunteers and partners – understands their contribution to our mission and is accountable to the people we serve.
Our governance structure is designed to create transparency, support collaboration and safeguard the integrity of our work at every level.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees holds ultimate legal and strategic responsibility for the charity. Key responsibilities include:
Upholding the charity’s mission, values and objectives
Ensuring compliance with UK charity law and regulatory obligations
Approving strategic plans, policies and budgets
Overseeing risk management and safeguarding
Monitoring financial performance and use of funds
Reviewing organisational performance and impact
Acting in the best interests of the charity and avoiding conflicts of interest
Trustees also serve as ambassadors for the organisation and are expected to act with independence, integrity and accountability.
Operational Leadership & Staff
Operational leaders are responsible for managing the delivery of programmes and day-to-day activities. Their responsibilities include:
Implementing the strategic direction set by the Board
Managing teams, partnerships and stakeholder relationships
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, privacy and data protection standards
Overseeing programme design, delivery and evaluation
Coordinating communications, fundraising and outreach efforts
Managing budgets, logistics and reporting
Where the foundation operates with a small or growing team, some functions may be supported by contracted professionals, consultants or pro bono advisors.
Volunteers
Volunteers are an essential part of our workforce. Their roles vary depending on skills and capacity, but may include:
Supporting programme activities or events
Mentoring children and young people
Providing administrative, digital or creative support
Offering professional expertise (e.g. training, safeguarding, communications)
Acting as local ambassadors and community connectors
All volunteers are expected to comply with our safeguarding, code of conduct and data protection policies, and receive appropriate induction and training for their role.
Partners & Collaborators
Partner organisations play a critical role in expanding our reach and enhancing impact. Their responsibilities include:
Delivering or co-delivering specific services or programmes
Collaborating on project planning, execution and evaluation
Adhering to agreed quality, safeguarding and reporting standards
Operating transparently and ethically in alignment with our shared goals
We maintain clear partnership agreements to outline expectations, responsibilities and communication channels.
When roles are clear and responsibilities are embraced, we build a foundation of trust, consistency and impact. At Apex Care Foundation, every person involved is part of something greater – working together to create change that lasts.
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