Closing Date: None at the moment – open recruitment . Based: Dorset.
STARS Dorset is an independent specialist charity supporting anyone living in Dorset who has been affected, at any time in their lives, by sexual violence. There are two key charitable objectives – providing trauma support and raising awareness through engagement and education. The charity was established in 1988, as t East Dorset Rape Crisis Line which offered a confidential listening service In 2011, the charity secured funding from the Ministry of Justice and Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre was established. In 2018, the charity became a CIO and changed its name to Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services – Dorset Rape Crisis, now known as STARS Dorset and launched in 2019.
During 2024, the team celebrated the first 5 years of STARS Dorset, looking back at its key achievements which include moving Head Office, opening a second centre in Dorchester, securing two commissioned service contracts and reaching the £1,000,000 income threshold.
We are now looking for a new Trustee Treasurer to join our dynamic and diverse Board, to help support our ambitious aims for the next 5 years. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with charity experience, and business development expertise. Board meetings are held bi-monthly and our two sub- meet on the alternative months.
Contact for enqiries:
Helen Stevens – CEO Helen.stevens@starsdorset.org Mobile: 07771 986920 /Direct Line: 01202 308856
Contact for applications: Catherine Kolbe Catherine.kolbe@starsdorset.org 01202 308840
Website: www.starsdorset.org