In early May 2022, Ealing Community Network became a Community Interest Company meaning it is no longer a project of an existing Ealing Charity.
As a new independent organisation and in line with the Articles of Association and Appendices, all of the current ECN Executive Board (elected or co-opted) must step down at the first AGM and stand for re-election or retire permanently.
ECN CIC is now recruiting for a total of 15 Executive Board members made up of:
- Chair (will also need to be a Director of ECN CIC)
- 2 x Vice Chairs
- 12 x Executive Board Reps
Please note that these are voluntary roles
ECN CIC is made up of three Directors who manage the business activities of the company. The ECN Executive Board (15 sector leaders) represent the voice of the sector, strategically and locally, across a range of diverse issues which include (but not limited to):
| · Inequality
· Disabilities · Children, Young People and Families |
· Community Development
· Health and Wellbeing · Advice Services |
· Adult Services
· Employment and Learning · Community Wealth |
· Environment
· Strategy and Engagement · Housing |
ECN is looking for people with local knowledge, experience and a passion for promoting the voice of the voluntary sector locally and strategically. To drive, influence and impact the social value of the Ealing voluntary sector. People who can ensure the VCS voice is heard at strategic and local level and ensure the involvement of the Ealing VCS at all levels, influencing change.
The application window will open on 25 May 2022 (when the application documents will be made available) and will close at 5pm on Thursday 9 June 2022. Completed applications should be returned to Angela@ealingcommunitynetwork.org.uk
If you are interest in joining the ECN Executive Board, the role descriptions and application information are available via the links below:
- Chair role description
- Vice Chair role description
- Executive Board Rep role description
- Nomination form
- ECN Membership List
- ECN Governance Structure
Further information is available in these documents:
- Articles of Association with Appendices
- Standing Orders (covering the election process and time scales).
To discuss the role(s) and for more information, please contact one of the following people:
Simon Hall, Chair of ECN CIC and ECN Executive Board:
- T: 07801 466679
- E: Chair@ealingcommunitynetwork.org.uk
Elly Heaton, ECN Executive Board Vice Chair and CEO of Young Ealing Foundation:
- T: 07450 538916
- E: Elly@youngealingfoundation.org.uk
Janpal Basran, ECN Executive Board Vice Chair and Network and Community Development Manager at Southall Community Alliance:
Angela Dodwell, Programme Manager:
- T: 07579 777274
- E: Angela@ealingcommunitynetwork.org.uk
If you are unable to make contact with your preferred person, please try emailing them or leave a message on the phone voicemail and we will get back to you.
