Trustee

Exeter Food Action (EFA) is seeking to appoint one or more trustees with particular experience in fundraising, marketing or comms.

EFA is an Exeter-based charity dedicated to tackling food waste and food insecurity. We 'rescue' surplus food from supermarkets, producers and other sources, redistributing it to over 60 food banks and community groups in Exeter and across Devon. These organisations, in turn, support thousands of individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

It's a shocking fact that, globally, some 1.3 billion tonnes of food are wasted each year. In the UK alone, up to 40% of food produced never gets eaten.

By preventing surplus food from going to waste, we aim to reduce environmental harm while making a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with food insecurity. The volume of food we rescue increases year on year and has increased fivefold since we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2017.

In 2023, in partnership with FareShare (South West), we distributed just over 118 tonnes of food to 64 food banks and community groups, (equivalent to the weight of 3 Boeing 737-800 planes), supporting thousands of people every week. We anticipate that our 2024 figures will be the same, if not higher.

As a Trustee, you will:

- Help shape the strategic direction of our organisation,

- Ensure our resources are managed effectively and ethically,

- Attend quarterly Board meetings and other occasional events,

- Act as an ambassador for our mission within your community.

- Take a lead on a specific area where you will be supported by the wider trustee and staff and volunteer teams.

What we're looking for

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those with skills or experience in:

- Fundraising,

- Legal expertise or governance,

- Marketing, branding or comms