The Trust reported on another successful year at its recent Annual General Meeting held at Gloucester Terrace, London W2 6LD on 22 April.

Once again the charity demonstrated its ability to deliver high impact public information campaigns on a low budget – more than 250 million opportunities to see and hear positive eyecare messages were generated in the media alone during the reporting period (01 October 2007 – 30 September 2008). Whilst our newly revamped website, public information line and practitioner resources (leaflets, fact sheets etc) continued to provide the public with accessible advice and information on a wide-range of eyecare and eyewear topics.

The Trust is currently welcoming applications to join its Board of Trustees.

The nine-strong board is jointly responsible for governing and setting the strategic direction for the charity, which exists to raise awareness of all aspects of ocular health and the importance of regular eyecare.

We’re looking for people who can help direct the charity towards delivering a higher public profile for optics and achieving a substantial shift people’s attitudes and behaviour towards caring for their eyes – 20 million Brits are currently putting themselves at increased risk of avoidable sight loss because they fail to have regular sight tests.

It has never been more important for the public to be kept well informed about the importance of good eyecare; the choices, services and entitlements that are available to them and, the benefits of entrusting their eye health to registered professionals. So, if you have a passion for promoting positive eyecare this could be just the role for you.

Benefits of becoming a trustee
Trusteeship is a rewarding experience. Not only will you be…

instrumental in helping improve the health of the nation’s eyes through the delivery of national eye health awareness initiatives and specifically targeted campaigns, you will also…

have the opportunity to gain unique insights into the ophthalmic sector, get involved in new networks and learn or build on existing skills in areas such as policy and decision-making, asset management, creative thinking and effective communication.

Applications
Applications can be made using this short application form or by sending your current CV to:

Membership and Administration Secretary
Eyecare Trust
PO BOX 804
Aylesbury
BUCKS
HP20 9DF

info@eyecaretrust.org.uk

The Trust is keen to achieve a diverse board and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The closing date for applications is 8th May. Interviews will be held on 20 May 2009.

Appointments to the Board are made on a strictly voluntary basis, however, the charity will reimburse all out of pocket expenses.

For more information about these positions or to arrange an informal chat with a Board Member please contact the Membership and Administration Secretary on 0845 129 5001.

Click here to download a copy of the Trustee role description