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Location: Fully flexible / Remote – open to applicants anywhere in the UK
Time Commitment: Approx. 2 – 4 hours per month
About Us
Unseen Expeditions UK is a newly forming Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) supporting mission-led charities and expedition projects across the UK and internationally. Our flagship initiative, The Unseen Mile, is a 4.5-year journey covering 25,000 miles across 37 countries. Through this and future projects, we aim to inspire, raise awareness for important causes, and share unique storytelling and learning experiences from the field.
We are currently recruiting our initial trustee board to help launch and register the charity.
Role Overview
We are seeking a General Trustee to join our board, support strategic decision-making, and help ensure effective governance. This is a key role in shaping the charity’s early operations, supporting registration, and contributing to the delivery of our mission.
Key Responsibilities
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Attend quarterly trustee meetings (in person or virtually) and participate in board decision-making
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Support governance, strategy, and operational planning for the CIO
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Contribute ideas, experience, and skills to help the charity grow
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Assist with compliance, reporting, and adherence to charity law and CIO regulations
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Support trustee recruitment, induction, and development as needed
Person Specification & Requirements
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Interest in charity governance, mental health, and expedition-led projects
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Willingness to work collaboratively with a small, remote trustee team
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Commitment to the mission and values of Unseen Expeditions and its partnered charities
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Comfortable working remotely and communicating online with a UK-wide board
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UK-based (required for legal trustee responsibilities)
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Approx. 2 - 4 hours per month commitment (more during start-up if possible)
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Basic tools for communication (email, phone, video calls)
What You’ll Gain
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Opportunity to help shape and govern a new, high-profile charity from launch
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Hands-on experience in charity leadership and governance
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Contribution to awareness-raising and adventure-led impact projects
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Recognition for your role in mission-driven initiatives, including The Unseen Mile and future projects
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Flexible, fully remote role within a passionate, purpose-driven team
Registered Charity
1 - 5
To inspire communities, raise awareness for mental health, and support mission-led charities through adventure, storytelling, and charitable impact.
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We are seeking a skilled and passionate Volunteer Trust & Grant Bid Writer to help secure funding that will enable us to continue and grow our life-transforming work in Christian mental health. Working with the Director of Development, the role will involve identifying funding opportunities, preparing compelling grant applications, and helping us build strong relationships with trusts and foundations aligned with our mission.
Mercy UK is a Christian mental health and wellbeing charity, committed to equipping people to live free and stay free through a range of trauma-informed, faith-based support services. From our flagship Freedom Journey programme to practical resources like Keys to Freedom, we support individuals navigating emotional and spiritual challenges and empower churches and Christian organisations to provide meaningful, transformational support.
Key Responsibilities
● Research suitable grant-making trusts and foundations, with a particular focus on those funding mental health, faith-based initiatives, and/or community wellbeing.
● Work closely with the Director of Development to maintain a pipeline of prospective funders.
● Draft high-quality, tailored funding applications that reflect the heart, outcomes, and impact of Mercy UK’s work.
● Collate and interpret project data, outcomes, and financial information to support applications.
● Support the development of template responses and maintain accurate records of submissions and outcomes.
● Assist in preparing follow-up reports or updates required by funders.
What We’re Looking For
● Strong written communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive and inspiring content.
● Attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
● Experience of fundraising through trusts and foundations, or equivalent transferable experience in writing bids or proposals.
● An ability to articulate and represent Christian values and ethos respectfully and effectively in written applications.
● Passion for mental health and wellbeing, and alignment with Mercy UK’s mission and values.
What You’ll Gain
● The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing, impactful charity.
● Experience in trust and grant fundraising, with support and guidance from our development team.
● A chance to use your skills to directly support the emotional, spiritual, and mental wellbeing of individuals across the UK and beyond.
● References and testimonials for future opportunities.
● Access to Mercy UK’s Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
The role carries an Occupational Requirement on the grounds of religion and belief in keeping with current guidance. The postholder must be able to demonstrate a Christian belief and value system, in line with Mercy UK’s statement of faith, ethical framework and core competency statement.
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St Giles Trust is seeking passionate, committed individuals to join us as a Trustee on our Board of Trustees. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for trustees who bring fresh perspectives, lived experience, and specialist expertise to help guide our strategic direction and strengthen our governance.
About Us
St Giles Trust is an award winning, national charity working to empower people facing adversity. We believe in second chances, equity, and the power of lived experience. Our work spans criminal justice, poverty, exploitation, and violence—supporting people to build better futures.
Who We’re Looking For
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Human Resources / Organisational Development
• Senior Organisational Leadership
• Criminal Justice System
• Poverty, Exploitation & Violence
• Lived Experience
We welcome applications from people of the global majority (Black, Brown, Multi-heritage), those who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, or who face social barriers. We value the empowering impact of diverse thought and lived experience.
What You’ll Do
As a trustee, you will:
• Attend quarterly board meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Champion our mission and values.
• Provide insight and challenge to help us grow sustainably and inclusively.
• Support our visibility and credibility with funders and stakeholders.
Key Dates
• Application Deadline: 9.00am, Monday 29 September 2025
• Interviews: Week commencing 13 October 2025
• Meet the Executive Team: Week commencing 20 October 2025
How to Apply
Please send a covering letter (max 1 page) and CV (max 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements via the apply button. For full information see our Trustee Information Pack attached.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
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Would you like to improve the urban walking environment and our quality of life? Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to chair our board of voluntary trustees.
We are a charity that can influence anyone’s daily life. Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.
This is a pivotal time in our history: with a dynamic and experienced new Chief Executive, Catherine Woodhead; and a period of development, with a new strategy incoming that will take us towards our centenary in 2029.
With our thousands of members and supporters we run campaigns for positive change and influence policies that improve our streets such as encouraging families to walk to school, 20mph speed limits and controlling pavement parking.
We manage innovative national projects, engaging schools, communities and workplaces to encourage more people to walk short journeys. Our year-round walk to school challenge captures the imagination of children in over 2000 schools.
We work with local authorities and businesses to improve streets and public spaces. Our reports, such as The Pedestrian Pound, make a substantial contribution to the active travel agenda.
We are seeking someone with strong leadership and networking skills, with experience of good governance and helping organisations through growth. You will possess a substantial reputation which will add to the credibility of Living Streets. The role is a voluntary unpaid position, though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. The term of office is for six years.
Closing date: 03/11/2025 (12pm)
Interviews: 20/11/2025
Interview Location: London Head Office
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.
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