Join the Board of Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund CIC
With £2.6m this year (inflation-linked) until 2043, the Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund has been supporting communities, businesses and social enterprises across the upper Neath, Afan, Rhondda, and Cynon valleys since 2016.
We are now looking for a new Non-Executive Director to join our Board and help shape the future of the Fund. We particularly welcome people who:
- Have experience or interest in social enterprise, community development, or impact measurement.
- Are passionate about supporting communities and social initiatives to thrive.
- Live or work in the Fund area.
- Bring fresh ideas, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to positive impact.
No previous board experience is required – we value potential, commitment, and enthusiasm, and provide training and ongoing development to all Board members.
Role and Responsibilities
Board members play a vital role in ensuring the Fund delivers maximum benefit for local communities. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the CIC complies with legal obligations and high governance standards.
- Contributing to strategy, planning, and risk management.
- Overseeing and evaluating Fund programmes and grants.
- Engaging positively with local communities and stakeholders.
- Supporting the recruitment and induction of new Board members.
- Ability to think strategically, analyse information, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work constructively in a team and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience of leading or contributing to initiatives that have a measurable impact.
- Living or working in the fund area.