10:10 CLIMATE ACTION TRUSTEE CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK TRUSTEE CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK

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2 ABOUT 10:10 CLIMATE ACTION 10:10 Climate Action is a charity that brings people together to do positive, practical things that help tackle climate change. It was born in the summer of 2009, when the team behind the climate change film The Age of Stupid were asked after every screening what can I do to help?. Our first campaign united 100,000+ people and organisations around a 10% carbon cut in 2010, and this positive, can-do spirit has animated everything we ve done since. We re a small, nimble team, but we ve got a big mission, and we re bright and bold in everything we do. We know we re just one part of a bigger movement, but that our role is essential. We keep upbeat, and we maintain a strong focus on the positive. We never run a campaign about a problem unless we can present a solution, and sometimes we have to innovate to come up with that solution ourselves. We know climate change is deadly serious, we also know fighting it doesn t have to be. 10:10 are leaders in their field, making the global issue of climate change relevant to a wide public here in the UK. They punch well above their weight, driving citizen-led change forward. And that s what we need. We need change to happen quicker, deeper and more powerfully. 10:10 can help get us there. DAVID BLOOD co-founder, Generation Investment Management OUR VISION A world free from the threat of climate change. OUR MISSION We want to see a low carbon Britain that has been built by, and belongs to, everybody. We help people in the UK tackle climate change by showcasing exciting opportunities to take part and creating new ones. Where barriers to people getting involved exist, we help people to challenge these. Our projects cut carbon, but because we work on the cultural as well as technical level, it s crucial that they also get people talking about cutting carbon too. This makes them infectious, meaning our work is always about more than just a solar panel here or an LED there, but whole communities shifting their approach. 2

3 OUR THEORY OF CHANGE We need to tackle climate change, and we need to move fast. The sheer scale of action needed means it will touch everyone s lives. If we re going to move at the speed required - and if we re going to ensure the new world we build is a fair one - people and communities have to be involved. Politicians, Inclusivity Positivity Trust and respect Integrity corporations and other established institutions will have to play a key role too, but they will only move fast enough once they know their constituents and customers are on board. The climate movement must be a mass movement, or it simply won t achieve its aims. We need to create the same sort of tipping point for climate Creativity Caring and kindness Shared ambition action - involve enough people to create a new norm when it comes to cutting carbon, and unlock sweeping societal and political action at every level. We know around 60% of Brits are willing to greatly reduce their energy use to tackle climate change - it s our job to help them to do that. OUR VALUES AND CULTURE As an organisation, we re committed to our culture. Organisational culture away days keep our values and principles alive and we work together to keep our team as supported, empowered and cared for as possible. We re run by a team of directors rather than one single CEO, and we re committed to reducing hierarchy wherever possible. We ask our team and our trustees to operate according to our values. 3

4 OUR WORK In line with our mission statement, 10:10 s programme of work breaks into three different streams: Pathfinding: Creating new opportunities for participation. Dambusting: Challenging barriers to public participation where they exist. Energising: Showcasing exciting opportunities for mass participation. Over the next three years, projects in each of these work streams will help more people than ever play their part in the transition to a low carbon future. We ll work to ensure that a range of appealing, accessible and impactful actions on climate change exist. LIVE PROJECTS Blown Away 1010uk.org/blownaway Onshore wind is our cheapest new Celebrate onshore wind s electricity source yet communities popularity with the public; are unable to develop projects build a political constituency of thanks to a de facto ban, driven support; lobby the government by the perception that the to bring back wind and enable technology is unpopular. communities to build their own projects. Lighten Up lightenup.1010uk.org Communities able to develop their own onshore wind projects. One community scale turbine can avoid up to 65,000 tonnes of carbon over its lifetime. Huge cost and carbon savings are available to local councils by switching street lights to LEDs; only around one in five have done so. Raise awareness of benefits of LED switching; mobilise supporters to find out what their council is doing about LED street lights; celebrate success and early adopters; accelerate uptake. The acceleration of local authority rollout of LED street lighting, saving up to 90,000 tonnes of carbon annually. 4

5 Energy Local, Wales & London 1010uk.org/energylocal Renewable energy projects are unable to realise their full value at the local level - for generators or neighbouring communities. Roll out our pilot, using smart tech to match local electricity use to local generation - driving down bills and boosting incomes for wind, hydro and solar projects. Cheaper bills for more communities, including urban. Greater income for local renewables. Proof of concept. Carbon Crush 1010uk.org/carboncrush The newly aware and motivated around climate action need simple and relatable carbon cutting actions. Grow 1010uk.org/trees Communities across the UK are at increased risk of flooding due to climate change; the UK is failing to meet its tree planting targets. Provide accessible and appealing information on effective climate solutions to those who now know they need to do something but aren t sure what. Work with flood-risk communities to plant trees as flood defences; involve the mass public in crowdfunding for trees; use adaptation projects to engage the public with mitigation. Our audiences commit to and deliver long term personal action on climate change. Community tree planting schemes delivered to mitigate flooding. Climate adaptation and mitigation projects reach and engage new audiences. Rethinking Parks Pipeline Project Decarbonising heat in cities is difficult, and some of the most promising technologies are unknown to the public. Public green spaces are under threat from shrinking local authority budgets. Excite the public about heat pump technologies and urban heat, and create a sustainable funding source for green spaces, by crowdfunding ground source heat pump projects in public parks. Delivery of one flagship project in London Fields, development and popularisation of model. 5

6 GOVERNANCE & FINANCE The 10:10 Foundation is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission (registration number ). The board currently includes eight trustees with a range of expertise from campaigning, business, fundraisng and environmental technologies. More information about our current board can be viewed here: 1010uk.org/about/ trustees. There is one sub committee for finance and fundraising, made up of a small number of trustees including the Chair and Treasurer, which reviews these areas in detail prior to quarterly board meetings. 10:10 is funded by a mix of trusts and foundations, donations from high-networth individuals and regular donors and, to a lesser degree, carefully selected commercial sponsors. We are always looking for new sources of income and look to our trustees to help us by introducing us to their contacts and acting as advocates for the charity. Below is our latest statement of financial activities and the audited trustees annual report and Accounts, along with more information about 10:10, can be found here. There is an extract from our latest accounts below. Unrestricted Restricted 2017 Total 2016 Total Income 685,763 54, ,744 1,075,376 Expenditure 635,552 93, , ,296 Surplus/ (Deficit) 50,211 (38,765) 11, ,080 Transfers (21,801) 21, Funds brought forward Funds carried forward 28,410 (16,964) 11, , ,718 38, , ,128 21, , ,080 6

7 BECOMING A TRUSTEE Are you passionate about tackling climate change? Do you have skills, contacts, time or perspectives that you d like to contribute to getting more people than ever thinking, talking and acting on carbon emissions? As a trustee at 10:10 you would provide on-going strategic direction, critical challenge and helping hands to ensure 10:10 has the biggest impact possible. We are looking for trustees with specific expertise in one or more of the following areas: Finance/business experience to fulfil the treasurer position. Campaigns experience. Connections to potential individual or corporate donors. We value diversity whilst also acknowledging that people from certain backgrounds are underrepresented in our organisation. We are keen to correct this, so particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people who identify as having a disability; people from the LGBT+ community; and people who identify as working class (or have done in the past). PERSON SPECIFICATION You should be able to demonstrate the following criteria: You should be an energetic and informed advocate for 10:10 Climate Action you share our energy and positivity. You re willing to devote time, enthusiasm and effort to the duties and responsibilities of being a trustee. You have great strategic insight. You have independent judgement and willingness to challenge. You are committed to the ethos and values of the organisation. You have the ability to powerfully articulate the importance of 10:10 s work in your own words and connect it to the big picture (desirable). You have experience of being a charity trustee (desirable). TIME COMMITMENT You will be expected to attend quarterly meetings at 10:10 s offices in Camden Town, London which will last for roughly three hours (usually 2pm 5pm). There will occasionally be other meetings and/or events which will require your attendence as trustees. Travel costs will be provided where necessary. In addition, the treasurer will be expected to attend quarterly meetings of the finance & fundraising committee (usually immediately before the board 7

8 Be an inspiring advocate for 10:10 Climate Action, the positive, practical climate change charity. LEO MURRAY director of strategy, 10:10 Climate Action 8

9 meeting) and be in regular contact with the director of finance. It is expected that trustees will serve for a period of three years, which may be renewed for one further three year term, before stepping down from the board. STATUTORY DUTIES OF A TRUSTEE Ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. Ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document. Ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organisation must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are. Contribute actively to the board of trustees role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation. Ensure the financial stability of the organisation. Protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity s funds. Appoint the senior management team and monitor their performance. OTHER DUTIES In addition to the above statutory duties: Scrutinising board papers. Providing guidance on new initiatives. Representing the charity to external stakeholders and/ or donors. Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain oversight of responsible use of the charity s resources and ensure long term financial sustainability of the organisation. Ensure that strategic and operational risks are managed effectively. Act as an advocate and be one of the public faces of the organisation. Support senior staff by providing expertise to support work on our strategy, development and operations. Identify funding opportunities and assist with developing relationships with existing and potential funders. 9

10 HOW TO APPLY Please send a CV and covering letter to jobs@1010uk.org and ensure that you include 10:10 trustee in the subject line. Make sure you explain your suitability for the role and your affinity for the work of the organisation. We d also be grateful if you could fill in an equal opportunities form. Deadline: 9am 21st May 2018 CONTACT Vwede Okorefe jobs@1010uk.org :10Climate Action 8 Delancey Passage, London NW1 7NN 10:10.org.uk 10