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Location: UK-based. Meetings are held in London, Manchester, Bradford, and Birmingham
About Refugee Action
Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.
Our new 2030 Strategy
Here is the link to our 2030 Strategy; you can read more here.
Everyone involved in developing our new strategy was clear that if we want to create the future that refugees and many people in the UK want, we must demolish the hostile environment. It’s an environment that manifests itself in the racist rhetoric of our leaders and the systems they create; systems that are dehumanising and complex, which segregate people and sap their spirit.
Our current leaders may be stooping to new lows with their words and policies, but they are simply repeating the behaviour of previous Governments. The hostility has been ramping up for years. And that hostility is rooted in a racialised logic that underpins the entire asylum and immigration system.
As a trustee of Refugee Action
We are currently looking to recruit 2 new trustees to join the Board of Refugee Action. Both roles are for people with lived experience of displacement.
You will be responsible for developing and guiding the strategic direction of the organisation and steering the long-term stability of the charity. You will need to persuade, influence and communicate effectively with the rest of the board.
Please don’t be discouraged if this isn’t something you’ve done before, or if you don’t meet all elements of the role specification; we will provide mentoring and training to support new Trustees to understand their role. Please do consider applying if you have the courage and enthusiasm to encourage, challenge and support us to be the best we can be.
All our trustees are committed to being actively anti-racist and removing the barriers to power for people with lived experience. You will need to be committed to and demonstrate an understanding of shifting power to people with lived experience, anti-racist practice and decolonisation.
Overall duties of Trustees
Statutory duties
- To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document for public benefit
- To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organisation must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
- To contribute actively to the board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
- To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
- To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
- To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds
Other duties
In addition to the statutory responsibilities outlined above, other duties may include:
- Lead and provide guidance to the board in a given area of expertise
- Meet with donors and any other stakeholders to represent Refugee Action and its beneficiaries
- Keep up to date with Refugee Action’s services to clients, Influencing and Fundraising work
- Attend 5 meetings a year– 4 board meetings and 1 away day.
- Read and scrutinise board papers before a meeting so as to be able to contribute fully in the meeting
- Occasional participation in a working group
- Occasional participation in staff interview, disciplinary or grievance panels
Skills, knowledge, and experience need for this role
- Commitment to Refugee Action’s vision, purpose and values and to act in a manner consistent with these, including being committed to shifting power to people with lived experience, anti-racist practice.
- Sound independent judgement with the confidence and insight to make positive contributions to board discussions.
- An interest in and some understanding of charity governance, the role and expectations of trustees.
- An ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability and willingness to positively represent the organisation.
- A willingness to learn and to enable us to learn from you.
- Experience of strategic thinking and of setting monitoring and reviewing plans
- Ability to read and understand financial information, review organisational policies and practices and identify key areas of risk (Training also offered in these areas if needed)
- Understanding of the role of Trustee and the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities this involves. (Training also offered in these areas if needed)
To apply for the Trustee role
To apply for the Trustee role, you will need to submit a maximum of no more than 4 A4 pages explaining how you meet the Experience, Skills and Knowledge section outlined in page 3 – 4 of the Role Description.
Experience may be paid or voluntary, full or part-time, in the UK or overseas. Don’t be discouraged if this isn’t something you’ve done before, or if you don’t meet all elements of the role specification; we will provide mentoring and training to support new Trustees to understand their role.
Closing date: 23:59 28 September 2025
Interviews: 15 October 2025
Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity at the very start and to make a difference in shaping how we move forward.
Who are we looking for?
At present we are working towards being fully operational, over the next year Living Reasons will be looking to ensure that all of our operational activity, whether internally or with people who come in contact with the organisation, are having the best experience they can possibly have and that the work we are carrying out, the campaigns we are focusing on and where we are focusing our time and our money, is relevant and remains so moving forward.
That is where I lived experience board of volunteers comes in. In essence that lived experience board is the driver for all that we do as an organisation and will inform, guide and develop the organisation.
The board is broken in to separate lived experiences which hold focus groups, support groups and communicated with each other to talk about members lived experiences, support each other and feel part of a community, while also using the voice and power of that lived experience to bring about change. The board chooses what information is passed on to the organisation and what is not.
Additionally, to the community aspects of the role, you will also be sent specific materials to share your experiences or take part in research or in new policy discussions or campaign ideas as the organisation evolves.
Additionally, to the specific lived experience groups, the full board can communicate with each other and will have periodic full board meetings that will allow people to share their experiences from various viewpoints, so that cross overs and shared experiences can become strength but can also guide the overall operation of Living Reasons.
For this role, all you need is to have lived experience of mental health conditions, either from a personal viewpoint, or as a supporter/care giver/guardian/family member. There will be two separate groups (one for personal experience and people who are supporting someone – this allows for different conversations to happen).
This role will really drive change, not just in Living Reasons as an organisation, but in society as a whole.
What is the plan?
The person who is starting the charity up is autistic, has ADHD, CPTSD and also multiple physical conditions that effect daily life and is part of the LGBTQ+ community and has faced a lot of issues in life because of these things.
Living Reasons is being created to fix what we think is a challenging situation that is getting harder to achieve every week, month and year in the current economic, political, environmental and societal landscape. It is not easily defined but we hope the charity objects below will help put context to what we want to achieve, what we can say is that below are the issues we are trying to address, how we do this will change as quickly as society does, but the issues we want to tackle are these:
1) Outdated and damaging employment practices
2) Accessibility to services
3) Limited employment, training and education opportunities
4) Lack of support during times of crisis or need
5) Lack of equity and agency for many people in society
6) Institutional discrimination that is not challenged
7) Abuse of the legal system at all levels
8) Abuse of power in government bodies
9) Poor access to healthcare
10) Unequal treatment of many people in society by large corporations
11) Assumptions made by wider society based on incorrect, outdated or discriminatory rhetoric that is used in daily life
12) Outdated company engagement with the public
13) Lack of support that is not talked about and not being addressed
Our Living Values -
Creativity
1) Imaginative Development (Individual)
2) Instilled Collaboration (Internal)
3) Changing The Status Quo (External)
Prospectivity
1) What Can You Do (Individual)
2) What Can We Do (Internal)
3) What Can They Do (External)
Revolutionary
1) Inspire With Confidence (Individual)
2) Boundaryless Innovation (Internal)
3) Challenge Traditions (External)
Attentivity
1) Analyse and Redesign (Individual)
2) Rebel and Reform (Internal)
3) Enquire and Reimagine (External)
Non Charity Employer
1 - 5
To create equality and equity in all areas of society, opening opportunities that are less damaging and focused on the person as a whole.
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1. Role
Fundraising Lead Trustee of Bromley Borough Foodbank CIO.
1.1 Role rationale
To have a Trustee with a proven track record of fundraising expertise within the charity sector, who will take particular responsibility for guiding the delivery of our charitable aims through developing and realising an ambitious fundraising strategy.
1.2 Role summary
· Trustee of Bromley Borough Foodbank.
· Particular responsibility to guide and work with the Trustee Board, Foodbank Manager and other team members in developing and realising a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the charity.
2. Responsibilities
2.1 General responsibilities of the Trustee Board
The Trustees are collectively responsible for:
· maintaining BBF’s Christian identity and ethos;
· developing and promulgating BBF’s strategy from time to time and measuring progress in implementing the strategy;
· ensuring and monitoring BBF’s legal and regulatory compliance and risk management;
· approving BBF’s policies and procedures and amendments to them;
· ensuring BBF’s financial stability and implementing appropriate financial controls; and
· providing oversight of, and Trustee-level support for, all of the Areas of Work that together comprise BBF’s operations.
2.2 General responsibilities of a Trustee
· Attend in-person Trustee Board meetings (held every other month), subject to occasional absences, and an annual open meeting.
· Attend an annual awayday to discuss strategy and other issues.
· Participate in appropriate training and update sessions during the year.
· Participate in discussions and decisions on Trustee Board issues between in-person meetings, including by email and other means of electronic communication and occasional virtual meetings.
2.3 Specific responsibilities for the Fundraising Trustee
· Provide leadership for the development of a fundraising strategy with the Trustee Board, while respecting the role of the Foodbank Manager.
· Contribute knowledge of fundraising techniques, best practice, and strategies.
· Help us further develop our fundraising capabilities through effective people and processes.
2.4 Sub-committee responsibilities
Each Trustee sits on one or more of our Trustee sub-committees, which in the case of each sub-committee entails:
· familiarising yourself and keeping yourself up-to-date with the activities of BBF within that Area of Work;
· attending any in-person meetings of the sub-committee;
· participating in discussions and decisions on sub-committee issues between in-person meetings, including by email and other means of electronic communication and occasional virtual meetings; and
The Fundraising Lead Trustee would sit on the Finance and Major Assets Sub-committee.
3. Required background
· A hands-on background in charity fundraising with experience of charity fundraising at a strategic and operational level.
· Knowledge of individual giving, corporate, major donor and community fundraising within the context of a small charity.
4. Other relevant matters
4.1 Time commitment
We estimate the average time commitment for a Trustee’s general and sub-committee responsibilities (as identified above, assuming membership of one Area of Work sub-committee) to be in the region of 4-5 hours per month.
We would expect to discuss the precise scope of the role, and the additional time commitment which it might involve, with the appointee. Our preference is to have our Fundraising Lead as a Trustee (with the wider general and sub-committee responsibilities that involves), but would be happy to consider a more targeted appointment for the right appointee.
4.2 Working as a volunteer in another role
To avoid conflicts of interest, we ask Trustees not to be part of any of our regular operational teams; but we do allow Trustees to provide assistance in particular areas of expertise on the same basis as would apply to any other volunteer.
4.3 Remuneration
You will not be entitled to any remuneration for undertaking your role as a Trustee.
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As a member of the GACD Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for GACD as it seeks to fulfil its charitable objects. You will ensure GACD operates in accordance with its governing document and meets its legal and regulatory requirements. The role is voluntary, and trustees do not receive any renumeration for their contribution to the governance of GACD.
The appointment will commence in December 2025/January 2026 for a three-year term, in the first instance.
Why the role is important to us
Our trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of GACD, its financial health, integrity of its activities, and for setting and overseeing the delivery of the organisation’s aims and objectives. The Charity Commission’s Guidance ‘The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do’ identifies the main duties of a trustee as to:
- Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
- Comply with the charity’s governing document and meets its legal and regulatory requirements
- Act in the charity’s best interests
- Manage the charity’s resources responsibly
- Act with reasonable care and skill
- Ensure the charity is accountable
- Reduce the risk of liability.
What you will bring to the Board
The current Board members would particularly wish to seek a new trustee that offers experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Prior governance experience, ideally in a charity context (essential)
- Leadership or senior management experience within the charity sector and familiarity with UK charity regulation, legislation and operations (essential)
- Applied health/medical research, or health research funding.
- Communication strategies to enhance profile and impact.
- Links to relevant networks and potential stakeholder organisations in chronic diseases.
What you will do
As a GACD trustee, you will:
- Ensure that GACD has a clear strategy and that the goals are in line with GACD’s charitable objects.
- Ensure GACD functions within all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and in line with its governing document, continually striving for best practice in governance.
- Promote and develop GACD in order for it to grow and maintain its global public benefit (or to recognise the situation when it may be more appropriate to wind the charity up where there is no longer a need to provide the services it does or because the charitable objects are no longer relevant to contemporary social situations).
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of GACD and its resources in pursuit of its objects, striving for best practice in governance.
- Ensure that key risks are identified, monitored, and mitigated effectively.
- Take appropriate professional advice in all matters where there may be a material risk to GACD, or where the trustees may be in breach of their duties.
- Provide strategic oversight, support and challenge to the Chief Executive.
- Ensure the GACD has the proper arrangements in place for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Chief Executive.
- Safeguard the good name and values of GACD.
About you
You possess:
- A willingness to commit to GACD and to devote the necessary time and effort (approximately four days annually, including scrutinising papers and meeting preparation time). Trustees are expected to attend all Board meetings.
- Leadership and senior management experience with an ability to carry the confidence of colleagues.
- An ability to be strategic and forward-looking in relation to the charity’s objects and aims.
- Sound, independent judgment and a willingness to speak your mind, contributing to discussions.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and adhering to recognised principles of public life that include selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness and honesty and leadership.
- Good communication, interpersonal, team working and decision-making skills and the ability to respect confidentiality to work effectively as a member of the Board.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Disqualification
Trustees must not be disqualified from acting as a trustee. You must not:
- Have an unspent conviction for an offence involving deception or dishonesty (such as fraud).
- Be bankrupt or have entered into a formal arrangement (e.g. an Individual Voluntary Arrangement).
- Have been removed as a charity trustee because of wrongdoing.
- Have an unspent conviction for:
- Specified terrorism offences
- A specified money laundering offence
- The offence of contravening a Charity Commission Order or Direction
- Offences of misconduct in public office, perjury, or perverting the course of justice
- For aiding, attempting or abetting the above offences.
- Be on the sex offenders register.
- Have an unspent sanction for contempt of Court.
- Have disobeyed a Commission Order.
- Be a designated person (under specific anti-terrorist legislation).
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Key dates
Closing date
26 September 2025
Interview (virtual)
w/c 13 October 2025
Invited to observe Board meeting
2 December 2025
Position starts
Approx. 1 January 2026 (or earlier)
Board meeting dates 2026
TBC
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Chief Advancement Officer
- Volunteer Role
- Remote/Homebased
- 10hrs a week
- Charity Worker Discounts shopping worth over £2000/year
About Project Yananai
Project Yananai is a dynamic, globally operating nonprofit organisation, with Christian values, dedicated to empowering underserved communities through adult education, sustainable skills training, and humanitarian aid. We believe in creating pathways to self-reliance and resilience, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to transform their lives and communities.
Position Summary
Project Yananai seeks an inspiring, strategic, and results-driven Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to join our Executive Leadership Team. The CAO will serve as a key driver of the organisation’s global impact, leading all efforts related to resource development, external communications, and organisational branding. This leadership role involves guiding, mentoring, and developing the departments within the Advancement Division - specifically, Brand & Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, Fundraising & Grants, Donor Relations & Stewardship, Strategic Partnerships, and Ambassador & Influencer Engagement - through their respective department heads. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CAO will develop and execute comprehensive strategies to expand revenue streams, enhance visibility, and foster strategic partnerships aligned with Project Yananai’s mission and growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Departmental Oversight
- Provide visionary leadership for the entire Advancement Division, including the departments of Brand & Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, Fundraising & Grants, Donor Relations & Stewardship, Strategic Partnerships, and Ambassador & Influencer Engagement.
- Guide, develop, and support department heads to ensure alignment with organisational goals, operational excellence, and innovative practices.
- Lead the strategic planning process for the advancement functions, ensuring integration across departments to maximise impact and efficiency.
Resource Development & Revenue Generation
- Oversee all fundraising and resource development activities across the organisation: major gifts, institutional giving, corporate partnerships, grants, individual giving, and innovative revenue streams.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors, partners, and stakeholders worldwide.
- Develop and implement strategies to diversify and expand revenue sources, including exploring new funding opportunities and innovative financial models.
Communications, Marketing & Brand Management
- Lead the creation and execution of integrated communication, marketing, and public relations strategies that effectively convey Project Yananai’s mission, impact, and value proposition globally.
- Ensure consistent, mission-aligned branding and messaging across all channels.
- Elevate the organisation’s visibility through strategic storytelling, digital campaigns, and media engagement.
Organisational and Team Development
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing, diverse team within the Advancement Division, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Promote ongoing training, professional development, and succession planning within the division.
- Foster a workplace environment aligned with Project Yananai’s principles of equity, inclusion, and empowerment.
Cross-Department Collaboration & Organisational Alignment
- Serve as a key member of the executive team, collaborating across functions to ensure alignment with organisational priorities.
- Advise on initiatives that intersect with organisational operations, supporting project delivery and organisational sustainability.
Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Partnerships
- Lead efforts to build and deepen strategic partnerships with organisations, institutions, and influencers aligned with Project Yananai’s mission.
- Oversee Ambassador & Influencer Engagement initiatives, cultivating relationships with advocates and public figures to amplify the organisation’s reach and impact.
Risk & Security Oversight
- Collaborate with Risk & Security Management to ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and security standards, especially in high-risk environments.
- Support development of strategies that mitigate risks related to organisational growth and external engagement.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven senior leadership experience in global nonprofit organisations, with demonstrated success in fundraising, communications, marketing, and partnership development.
- Extensive experience leading and developing diverse teams and departments.
- Demonstrated ability to secure significant philanthropic support from a broad range of sources, including major donors, foundations, corporations, and innovative revenue streams.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience working in multicultural, international settings and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice principles.
- Familiarity with the complexities of humanitarian and development work, including risk management and security considerations, is highly desirable.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a purpose-driven organisation making a transformative difference in communities around the world.
Project Yananai is a UK registered charity number 1209060 and an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Empowering individuals, strengthening communities, developing sustainable solutions.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest in joining the Board of Trustees at The Diana Award. We are expanding our Board to help shape the future of a charity that exists to celebrate and empower young people making positive change in their communities.
As we mark 25 years of continuing Princess Diana’s legacy, we stand at a pivotal moment. Our newly refreshed strategy and global partnerships demand an ambitious, dynamic, and forward-thinking Board – one that reflects both our values and the communities we serve.
We are seeking to appoint:
- Four new Trustees
- With one Trustee to serve as Chair of our new Income Generation sub-committee
A few words from the Chair
“This is a pivotal and exciting time for our charity. We have a clear vision, an ambitious strategy for growth, and the support of a skilled and dedicated senior team and Board.
Since stepping into the role of Chair last year, I’ve been continually inspired by the passion, expertise, and commitment of our trustees and staff. Their collective experience has been invaluable as we navigate the evolving challenges facing the sector.
While the external environment remains complex for all charities, we are focused on the future – confident in our direction and energised by the opportunities ahead. We are now seeking new trustees to join us on this journey and help shape the next chapter of our work.” - Rebecca Crook
ABOUT THE DIANA AWARD
The Diana Award is a charity legacy to Diana, Princess of Wales’ belief that young people have the power to change the world for the better. Since 1999, over 47,000 young people have been recognised with The Diana Award for making an outstanding difference in their communities’ across the globe.
With the support of HRH Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge and HRH Prince Harry, The Diana Award aims to inspire and recognise social action in young people by going beyond its original Awards programme with three additional youth led initiatives that emphasize a peer led approach.
We exist to:
1. UNLOCK POTENTIAL
With support, guidance, and opportunities, every young person can reach their full potential, ensuring no young person is left out or left behind.
2. CREATE OPPORTUNITIES
It is vital that young people have a seat at the table. Through our initiatives, we will provide them with skills, tools, and experiences which empower them to lead the change they want to see, both for themselves and the world around them.
3. INSPIRE ACTION
We will continue to inspire, empower, and advocate for action through our initiatives, guided by young people and the change they want to see in the world.
WHY WE ARE RECRUITING
Our Board of Trustees is committed, diverse, and values led. We have strong foundations in strategic leadership and finance. However, a recent skills audit highlighted areas we now wish to strengthen as we continue to evolve.
We are therefore seeking up to four Trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Fundraising and Income Generation
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Education Sector
- Social Sustainability
- Marketing, PR, or Communications
- Legal and Compliance
We are particularly keen to hear from diverse leaders and individuals with lived experience related to our mission.
Please note: All applications must have the right to volunteer as a trustee in the UK. As part of our safeguarding commitments, all trustee appointments are voluntary and subject to a UK Enhanced DBS check, which must be satisfactorily completed before confirmation of the role.
THE ROLE OF A TRUSTEE
As a Trustee, you will be part of a Board that sets the strategic direction and ensures robust governance of the charity. You will work in partnership with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to oversee the delivery of our objectives and safeguard the charity’s future. Training and support will be provided for all new trustees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Trustees are expected to:
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission regulations and governance best practice
- Uphold the charity’s vision, values, and legal and financial integrity
- Provide strategic oversight and challenge to plans, budgets and risks
- Support income generation through networking, advocacy or fundraising
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the charity’s work
- Attend and contribute to Board and sub-committee meetings
COMMITMENT
- A three-year term, renewable once
- About of 2 hours per month, which breaks down as:
- Four board meetings per year (2.5 hours each, usually 5pm–7.30pm)
- One full-day annual strategy session
- Optional participation in events or subcommittees
- Meetings are hybrid (London-based with virtual access)
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR - PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES
- Passionate about The Diana Award’s mission and youth empowerment
- Understand the importance of youth voice participation
- Strategic thinker with good judgement and independence of mind
- Inclusive communicator who values diverse perspectives
- Willing to contribute time, expertise, and networks
- Understanding of governance, or willingness to learn quickly
- Commitment to safeguarding practices
DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
One or more of the following:
- Fundraising and Income Generation - In an increasingly competitive and uncertain funding environment, we need trustees who can help us think creatively and strategically about income generation. This includes drawing on networks, identifying new opportunities, and supporting innovative fundraising approaches that will strengthen our financial resilience and enable us to deliver long-term impact for young people. We are also looking for a new Trustee to chair our new Income Generation sub-committee.
- Mental Health & Wellbeing - With youth mental health at a critical point, we seek trustees with expertise from educational, therapeutic, or public health settings to guide evidence-based strategies that help young people thrive.
- Education Sector - As our work is deeply rooted in schools and learning environments, we value trustees with knowledge of the education sector. Your insight will help us navigate its priorities and challenges, forge strong partnerships, and ensure our programmes complement and enhance the role of education in young people’s lives.
- Social Sustainability - We are seeking trustees who understand how to build inclusive cultures, systems, and communities. Your expertise will help us embed equity and belonging across our organisation, partnerships, and programmes, ensuring every young person feels seen, valued, and able to thrive.
- Marketing, PR, or Communications - We need trustees with senior-level experience in communications, marketing, or public/government relations to help amplify our voice, strengthen our brand, and influence key audiences. Your skills will ensure our message resonates with supporters, partners, and decision-makers.
- Legal and Compliance - Robust governance is critical to maintaining the trust of our stakeholders and the integrity of our work. We are seeking trustees with expertise in legal and compliance matters to help us navigate an evolving regulatory landscape, manage risk effectively, and ensure our policies and practices meet the highest standards.
GOVERNANCE
The Board is chaired by Rebecca Crook and supported by a strong leadership team including CEO Dr Tessy Ojo CBE. The Nominations Committee, a sub-committee of the Board, leads the trustee recruitment process. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. In particular, we welcome and encourage applications from young people, and those from black, Asian and global majority backgrounds.
You can see more information about the Nominations Committees governance structure and terms of reference at the end.
RESOURCES
If you’re new to being a trustee, you may find the following resources helpful in understanding the role and responsibilities:
Charity Commission (UK): The Essential Trustee Guide
Young Trustee Movement
Getting On Board - Resources for aspiring trustees
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email:
1. Your CV (including contact details for two referees)
2. A Supporting Statement (no more than two pages), outlining:
o The skills and experience you bring in relation to the list of desirable criteria
o How your skills and expertise align with the needs of our Board at this time
o If you wish to be considered for the role of Chair of the Income Generation Subcommittee, please outline your relevant experience and how it would support this area of our work
o Your motivation for becoming a Trustee of The Diana Award and the contribution you hope to make to our mission
Email Subject line: Trustee Application – Your Name
Please submit your applications by Friday 26 September 2025 at 5.00pm
PROPOSED TIMELINES
Application Milestones
Dates
- Trustee Recruitment Launch: Week commencing 1st September
- Deadline for Applications: Friday 26th September, 5:00pm
- Interviews Conducted: Thursday 9th & Friday 10th October
- Induction Begins: November
- Trustees Officially Begin: November/December
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Youth Panel Interview (Online) 30 minutes - You will meet with members of our Youth Panel. This will include structured questions and a 5-minute presentation about yourself, focusing on your background, motivations for applying, and what you hope to bring to the trustee role
Nominations Committee Interview (Online) 45 minutes - You will also meet with our Nominations Committee. This will involve structured interview questions focusing on your skills, experience, and alignment with our organisational values and strategic priorities
FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
Dates
- 21st November 2025 - Strategy Day
- 12th February 2026, 5-7pm
- 7th May 2026, 5-7pm
- 10th September 2026, 5-7pm
- 26th November 2026 - Strategy Day
FINAL THOUGHTS
This is an exciting time to join The Diana Award. As we enter a new chapter, we are looking for bold, compassionate and future-facing leaders to help us shape our journey. We hope you are inspired to join us in empowering young people across the UK and the world.
We look forward to hearing from you.
APPENDIX
Purpose: The primary purpose of the Nominations Committee is to identify, evaluate, and recommend candidates for appointment as Trustees of The Diana Award. This committee ensures that the Board has the appropriate mix of skills, expertise, and diversity to effectively govern the organisation and fulfil its mission.
Membership: The Chair of the Nominations Committee (a Trustee) A minimum of two other Trustees CEO (ex officio member) Any additional members as deemed necessary (e.g., board secretary or HR support)
Frequency of Meetings: The committee will meet as required, typically monthly, and more frequently when necessary for the recruitment process
Key Responsibilities:
- Review the current composition of the Board of Trustees to identify gaps in skills and diversity
- Develop a recruitment strategy that aligns with the strategic direction of The Diana Award
- Source and evaluate potential Trustee candidates
- Conduct interviews and assessments of candidates’ skills, expertise, and commitment to the mission
- Provide recommendations for new Trustee appointments to the full Board
- Ensure that diversity and inclusivity are considered in all recruitment activities
- Ensure compliance with legal and governance requirements related to Trustee recruitment
- Onboard new Trustees and ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities
Reporting Structure: The Nominations Committee reports to the Board of Trustees, providing recommendations for Trustee appointments
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Mothers’ Union (MU) is a women-led, volunteer movement founded in 1876, with a membership of some 4 million worldwide. It is a movement based on Christian fellowship, with members driven to express their faith through action in their local communities, aiming to create a world where every individual can reach their full potential, by stopping poverty, injustice and violence.
We are a federated international movement with the central Charity, Mothers’ Union, registered and operating in England, sitting at the centre of the global movement. We connect and support the global movement to achieve its aims and objects and thus transform the lives of women and families around the world.
The Central Charity is governed by an international Board of Trustees, made up of elected leaders from within the global movement and also appointed external experts to fill identified skills gaps.
The Trustees collectively are responsible to the global membership for ensuring that the Central Charity achieves its core purposes. This is achieved through overseeing the management and administration of operations and ensuring that the charity has a clear strategy and that operations and goals are in line with that vision.
The Worldwide Board comprises:
- Worldwide President (elected)
- 11 Zonal Trustees (elected)
- Up to four appointed trustees, with expertise to complement the skills and experience of the elected Board members.
All Board members have voting rights.
Zones: The list of Provinces as allocated to Zones is given in the detailed role specification. Elections are held every 3 years, and the current Board took up office in 2025. The appointed trustees are also appointed for up to 2 terms of 3 years each. However, these do not need to be co-terminus with the elected trustees.
This is un UNPAID position
General Responsibilities of All Trustees:
- To participate actively in Board discussion, to ensure that the Board takes appropriate steps to determine the organisation’s vision and mission, by engaging in strategic planning and tracking progress towards achievement of strategic goals.
- To approve and monitor the organisation’s operational plans and budgets.
- To safeguard the assets and resources of the charity and provide effective financial, risk and operational oversight, by the proper consideration of management accounts, external audits, risk reviews, policies and internal procedures and controls.
- To ensure organisational compliance with all statutory duties and sector best practice.
- To ensure adequate financial resources are available to carry out the work of the whole organisation by consideration and approval of subscription levels and alternative income streams worldwide.
- To enhance the organisation’s public image by participating in activities that promote a positive image of Mothers’ Union, recognising that we need to challenge stereotypes rather than contribute to their perpetuation.
Particular Focus for the Trustee with expertise in Finance:
The elected Board members conducted a skills audit and determined that they do not have strong backgrounds in finance and resources management. The role of the Finance trustee would be to ensure that the appropriate level of support and challenge is given by the Board to management to discharge their duties effectively, be a critical friend to the Director of Finance and Services and be an active member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
They will be asked to provide a particular focus on ensuring that key strategic initiatives, including the ongoing development of IT systems, the potential future sale of the building, Mary Sumner House, and the implementation of the fundraising strategy are executed in line with agreed parameters
All trustees are asked to:
- have an active commitment to Christian faith;
- be committed to the aim and objects of Mothers’ Union;
- be confident with virtual communication and have an ability to access an appropriate device and the internet easily;
- be able to travel internationally if required;
- be in a good state of health, mental and physical, to enable them to discharge their duties fully and well.
- devote the time required to this critical role
A strong Candidate for Finance Trustee would have many of the following attributes, skills and experience:
- CCAB Qualified finance professional (or QBE)
- Experience of operating at Board level and of the charity sector
- An understanding of membership organisations
- Experience of Audit and Risk Committees and engaging with external advisors
- Experience of risk management
- Experience of project evaluation and funding
- Experience of change management
- Basic knowledge of Charity SORP and GDPR requirements
- IT competent
- Proven ability to communicate finance information clearly to non-finance professionals
- An understanding of the governance responsibilities and accountabilities of a Board member of a major international Charity
Additional Information:
What is the time commitment in a three-year period?
In a three-year term of office, Trustees are expected to attend three residential Trustee meetings (one per year) each lasting around 5 days, generally in the UK. We recognise that this may be challenging for professionals, so attendance for at least one day of the week would be acceptable. In addition, at least a further 3 virtual formal meetings a year, each comprising roughly 2 hours starting at 12.00 UK time. The Board may also choose to meet informally on a number of further occasions for fellowship or capability development, virtually, by mutual agreement – it is recognised that this may not be feasible for an active professional.
Written material is circulated to Trustees prior to each meeting. Trustees are expected to read and study the material before the meeting and any follow up material after the meeting.
The specialist trustee for finance will additionally prepare for and attend the quarterly Audit and Risk meetings which take place on Zoom, each lasting 2-3 hours
The specialist trustee may be asked to be available to the Director of Finance and Resources as a sounding board, and to provide input on a time-limited basis to strategic projects
Who will this Trustee work with/relate to in the role?
1. Worldwide President, Chief Executive, fellow Trustees and Leadership Team members
2. Mothers’ Union members from around the world.
3. Finance team
Work Location
This role can be performed fully remotely most of the time.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via Charity Jobs. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is 17 September 2025 at 5:00 pm. Due to the number of applications we may receive, we will not be able to individually respond to each applicant. Kindly note, we will only be getting in touch with the applicants shortlisted for an interview. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline. We will be conducting interviews for suitable candidates as we go along and may fill the role before the closing date.
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