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RCVS Knowledge seeking Trustees
"We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to contribute to the governance of the charity." - Chris Gush, Executive director of RCVS Knowledge.
The charity is looking for two unpaid volunteers to join its Board of Trustees

RCVS Knowledge is seeking volunteers for two new Trustees to fill the positions of 'digital and communications Trustee' and 'lay Trustee (finance)'.

The charity, which seeks to improve and further the quality of veterinary care, is seeking the new Trustees to expand upon its skillset, and grow existing skills in a time of growth. 

Governed at present by a board of 11 Trustees, the charity is seeking a digital and communications Trustee to support the development and implementation of an integrated strategic digital and communications plan to advance the organisation's brand identity.

Also being sought is a lay Trustee (finance) who will support the treasurer in the overall management of the charity's financial resources. Both positions are unpaid, but RCVS Knowledge offers to pay all reasonable expenses. 

The role description for the digital and communications Trustee position includes responsibilities such as, highlighting and translating the opportunities and risks of digital and communications, championing the use of data in board discussions, and helping to ensure that the executive and operations teams have the digital capabilities that they require, among other duties. A full description of the role is available to read here.

Additionally, the lay Trustee (finance) role will include responsibilities of supporting the treasurer to ensure the charity's financial health, ensuring that the organisation's finances are responsibly managed, and advising on the financial risk-management process, among others. A full description of the role is available to read here.

Executive director at RCVS Knowledge, Chris Gush, commented on the available positions: “This is a great opportunity to join the RCVS Knowledge Board of Trustees and help us develop and champion the advancement of veterinary care. 

“We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to contribute to the governance of the charity, focusing on finance, digital and communications. There is no need to have previous trustee experience, as training and support will be provided.”

Applications are now open and will close on Monday, 9 August 2021. More information on the posts and how to apply is available to read at knowledge.rcvs.org.uk 

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.