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Chair
Harrogate Homeless Project
Board meetings take place at Springboard day centre, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 1PP.
Harrogate Homeless Project is the leading charity in the Harrogate district supporting individuals who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or recovering from homelessness. Our mission is to use our expertise to address the root causes of a person’s homelessness and support them to long-term independent living. We aim to influence local, regional and national policy to help deliver better outcomes for our clients.
We have bold ambitions to make a step change in the support given to our clients. We benefit from strong and positive public awareness of our work. That work is supported by a staff team of around 18 people, nearly 50 volunteers and strong links with partners including North Yorkshire Council, other charities and local businesses.
The next period promises to be exciting for Harrogate Homeless Project as we develop our direct services to clients, extend the support offered in our premises by partners, put our influencing of public policy on a firmer footing and to significantly invest in, and expand, our fundraising.
The role.
Our current Chair is leaving in a planned way to take up a non-executive role in another organisation. We are seeking an exceptional successor to lead our Board and work with our executive team to progress our ambitious plans.
We are looking for someone with proven leadership qualities; you will also be well-connected with any of our key partner groups in North Yorkshire – charities, businesses and the public sector. The highest levels of personal credibility are essential for this role and sound judgment in dealings with staff, clients and partners is essential. Our longer-term impact and sustainability rely on rigorous governance and statutory compliance. You will ensure that our oversight, scrutiny and legal compliance arrangements are as strong as possible.
This is a great time to join us, as we work collaboratively with a diverse range of partners to bring hope and empowerment to our clients. If you want to be part of this, we look forward to hearing from you.
The appointment is on a voluntary basis with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
Information
Download the candidate brief from the vacancies section of our website to find out more about the role.
How to apply
To make an application, please visit the recruitment page of our website, read the candidate pack and submit:
Recruitment timeline
Closing date: Friday 31 July 2026
Shortlisting: August 2026
Interviews: 14 September 2026 (provisional)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for our next Chair of Trustees – someone who will work closely with our Executive Team and Board to guide the organisation through what is both a challenging and genuinely exciting time. The funding environment is tough. The political context is difficult. And yet the need for what we do has never been greater.
This is an unpaid voluntary role. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Expenses Policy.
The successful candidate will lead a vibrant, well-established, national charity as it navigates the next chapter of its story.
Main tasks
Please download our Chair Application Pack for more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Ramblers are Britain's biggest and most vibrant walking community. The Area Secretary is a key member of the Sussex leadership team, working with the Chair to ensure the team runs smoothly including managing meeting logistics and communicating with Groups in the Area.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
The Ramblers help everyone, everywhere, enjoy walking and protects the places we all love to walk. By volunteering as Area Secretary you will be paying a vital role in making sure we can achieve this. Running an efficient Sussex Area Ramblers leadership team is critical to the effectiveness of our organisation, and is part of the overall Ramblers governance. The Area Secretary is a pivotal position on the leadership team and ensures that we meet our obligations efficiently and effectively .
The ideal candidate is likely to have a passion for walking and the outdoors and a familiarity with the activities of the Ramblers and of the Sussex Area. The position is suitable for someone who is highly reliable, capable of taking initiative and with a track record of getting things done. You will need to be well-organised, good at building relationships with other members of the leadership team including the Chair, have fluent writing skills and be confident in producing agendas and decision records. You should be computer-literate and preferably have experience of using audio-visual meeting support equipment and desktop publishing software.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Why we want you
As branch chair you and your branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
The skills you need
What's in it for you
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Why we want you
As branch chair you and your branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
The skills you need
What's in it for you
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an inspirational Chair of Trustees and a Vice Chair to lead Studio Upstairs into its next exciting chapter.
This pivotal role requires integrity, compassion, and strategic vision to ensure our much-loved arts and mental health charity fulfils its charitable objectives, maintains the highest standards of governance, and continues to thrive as a respected and trusted organisation.
The Board of Trustees plays a vital role by steering and supporting the charity development.
We are seeking to appoint a Chair,Vice Chair or initially to join the board as a Trustee.. The Studio Upstairs Board is drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds and has a variety of skills. To complement the current Board, we would envisage that the Chair had a wide experience of running organisations and a particular interest in the charity sector. We are keen to hear from candidates with skills in the areas of Corporate Governance and Business Development ie: Charity Financial Management, Partnership working or Fundraising as well as those within Digital Technologies, Health or Legal expertise.
Studio Upstairs exists to transform lives through creativity. We have branches in Bristol and London. We are a trusted arts and mental health charity offering open studios and a creative community. We help people overcome challenges through therapeutic art practice and supportive peer interaction.
In addition to the full board meetings there may be occasional committee meetings or meetings of specific task groups. It is expected that the Chair will also maintain regular contact with the Managing Director and other Board members.
The Board Meetings are to be held four to six times a year in London (currently online).
A clear empathy with the aims of the charity are essential. You can find out more about our work on our website.
The shortlisted candidates will be offered an opportunity to discuss the role informally prior to an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Why we want you
As branch chair you and your branch members will create a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.
What you will be doing
The skills you need
What's in it for you
Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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VOLUNTEER BRANCH CHAIR/COORDINATOR
Across the UK, our 60+ local branches help disabled people live the lives they choose. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.
As your local Chair or Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in making sure your local branch works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct, and support other branch volunteers to make sure your branch’s activities meet the needs of your local disabled community.
You’ll bring your leadership, communication, organisation, and motivational skills to this role.
What the role involves
This is a varied role where local need shapes what you’ll be working on, but it often includes:
• Coordinating the activities of our local branch to undertake and meet the needs of referrals in your area
• Coordinating and chairing the branch meetings
• Leading the branch’s shared responsibility for planning and completing referrals
• Coordinating the recruitment, induction, and ongoing support of new local branch volunteers
• Working with your Treasurer or Finance Officer to approve branch accounts
• Ensuring the branch’s activities comply with policies to keep people safe
• Regularly communicate and act as a key contact between staff and volunteers
What you’ll need for this role
Essential
• Confident in leading and chairing a meeting
• Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email
• Willingness to attend local events to promote the charity’s work
• Ability to understand and follow external and internal policies and procedures
• Able to keep people’s personal details safe
• Willing to follow Remap policies and procedures – and a commitment to our values
Desirable
• Confident in communicating with different audiences, including decision-makers and volunteers
• Able to delegate and motivate the activities of others
• Enthusiastic about raising awareness of the charity’s work in the local area
• Willingness to develop skills and experience
You’ll also need to complete the induction checklist and reference check, and you may need a DBS check if you also have another client facing role.
Why volunteer
When you volunteer with us, you join a community of committed people with a passion for helping to improve the lives of others. We’re a volunteer led organisation and we couldn’t do what we do without your hard work, skills and commitment.
N.B. We’ll reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses during your time with us.
REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Branch Organiser
Across the UK, our local branches help disabled people live the lives they choose. Every year, our skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests, designing and creating bespoke equipment free of charge.
As a Branch Organiser, you’ll play a key role in helping to make sure your local branch runs smoothly and effectively. You’ll recruit, welcome, and support volunteers, ensuring the team’s work meets the needs of disabled people in your area. You’ll bring motivation, leadership, and strong communication and organisational skills to the heart of your branch.
What the role involves
This is a varied role where local needs shape what you’ll be working on, but it often includes:
• Coordinating the activities of our local branch to undertake and meet the needs of referrals in your area
• Organising and chairing the branch meetings
• Leading the branch’s shared responsibility for planning and completing referrals
• Coordinating the recruitment, induction, and ongoing support of new local branch volunteers
• Approving income and expenditure with the other branch bank account signatories and ensuring, with the Treasurer that our financial requirements and policies relating to branches are followed
• Ensuring the branch’s activities comply with policies to keep people safe
• Acting as a key point of contact, maintaining regular communication between volunteers and staff.
What you’ll need for this role
Essential
• A love of being organised.
• Confidence in leading meetings.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, the internet, and email.
• The ability to understand and follow internal and external policies and procedures.
• A commitment to keeping personal information safe.
• Willingness to follow REMAP’s policies, procedures, and values.
• Occasional availability to attend local events to promote the charity’s work.
Desirable
• Confidence communicating with a wide range of people.
• Ability to delegate tasks and motivate others.
• Enthusiasm for raising awareness of the charity locally.
• A willingness to develop new skills and experience. You’ll also be asked to complete our induction checklist.
Why volunteer with us?
When you volunteer with us, you become part of a supportive community of people who are passionate about improving the lives of others. We are a volunteer-led organisation, and we couldn’t do what we do without your skills, commitment, and generosity of spirit.
Please note: We reimburse all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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TRUSTEE VACANCY | COVENTRY CITIZENS ADVICE
Volunteer | Board Role | Coventry | ~5–7 hours/month | Reviewed regularly
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Coventry Citizens Advice is recruiting new trustees to join its Board of Directors.
We are one of the largest local Citizens Advice charities in England, helping more than 14,000 people each year with issues including debt, housing, welfare benefits and fuel poverty. For over 80 years we have been a trusted source of free, independent advice for the people of Coventry — and demand for our services has never been higher.
This is a genuine governance role. You will help set our strategic direction, oversee our finances, ensure we meet our legal duties as a charity, and hold the organisation accountable to the communities it serves. We want trustees who engage with the detail and bring their professional judgement to decisions that matter.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
No previous trustee or board experience is required — just sound independent judgement, strong communication skills, and a commitment to public service.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in:
→ Law
→ Fundraising
→ Research and Campaigns
These areas are of direct strategic importance to our work, and applicants with this background will be especially welcomed.
THE ROLE
- Time commitment: approximately 5–7 hours per month (meetings held in the evenings)
- Voluntary and unpaid; reasonable expenses reimbursed
- Full induction and ongoing training provided
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- Real experience of charity governance and strategic leadership
- Development of financial, legal and governance skills
- A meaningful leadership credential for your CV
- The opportunity to make a direct difference to thousands of lives in Coventry
WHO WE WANT TO HEAR FROM
We are committed to a board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBT+ and non-binary people, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. All backgrounds and employment histories are welcome.
HOW TO APPLY
Download the application form and read our Trustee Recruitment Pack.
Please do not send a CV without an application form — it will not receive a response.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Closing date: 30 July 2026.
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Coventry Citizens Advice | 1–7 Station Street East, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 5FL
Registered charity. Trustee positions are voluntary and unpaid.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy and numeracy?
Volunteers are essential to Shannon Trust and bring their energy, ideas and skills to train mentors in prisons, support learners in the community and enhance our business support team.
We are looking for volunteers to provide training and support to our mentors in prison. There may be some additional preparation and/ or administrative tasks in between volunteering days at the prison.
Our prison volunteers nurture the growth of the Shannon Trust in their prison. They help unlock the power of reading by delivering training sessions for prison mentors and offering ongoing advice, guidance and support through mentor meetings.
Volunteer recruitment dates
The closing date for applications to attend our next round of training is 6 September 2026. In some circumstances, volunteer vacancies may close early. Successful applicants will be sent interview questions in advance with notice to prepare. We will respond to all applications. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview between 7 and 18 September 2026. This is an opportunity for you to meet our regional team, to find out more about you and for us to share more information about the volunteering role.
Training:
You'll be given high quality training to prepare you for volunteering with Shannon Trust. This takes place over 4 training sessions and via our online training portal. We ask that volunteers aim to complete the training in one course as this means that you will be ready to start actively volunteering. The next training sessions for volunteering for people applying to be a prison based volunteer will take place as follows.
Please check that you can attend all of the training the dates prior to applying:
8 October 2026, 10am – 1pm (via Zoom)
15 October 2026, 10am – 1pm (via Zoom)
22 October 2026, 10am – 1pm (via Zoom)
12 November 2026, 10am-4pm (in person session, London)
You’ll also receive the opportunity to attend ongoing training sessions and peer support meetings during your time as a volunteer to build your skills and experience.
Why we want you
Shannon Trust’s vision is of a future where everyone can experience the positive impact of learning. As a prison volunteer your role will be at the heart of our organisation as you support our mentors in prisons. This will include delivering training to new mentors and supporting existing mentors to develop and deliver our Turning Pages and Count Me In programmes. You will be volunteering alongside Shannon Trust facilitators and / or frontline prison staff to empower mentors and ensure no one is left out of learning.
What you will be doing
The skills you need
What's in it for you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Interested in supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse?
We are currently recruiting Trustees to help us take the charity forward into the future.
Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline is a registered charity led by a Board of Trustees.
The Trustees (all unpaid volunteers) act individually and collectively, to provide overall stewardship of the charity, in accordance with our governing document and relevant legislation. In essence we look after the staff, volunteers and the organisation, so they can support the community.
You don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be a trustee and we welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and experience.
Prospective candidates will need to:
Have empathy with the work of the Helpline
Be able to devote the necessary time and effort
Have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
Have good judgement
Be able to work as a team
Have the ability, commitment and drive to take the organisation forward
Trustee Opportunities
For any charity succession planning is important and with that in mind we are currently looking for people to join our Board as Trustees.
Chair: Our Chair will be stepping down soon after 15 years and we are looking for someone to learn the ropes beside her before taking on the role.
Treasurer: After 10 years, our Treasurer is looking to retire in the next year. The Treasurer’s role description is on our website.
General Trustees: Please see the role description on our website
If you would like to apply please complete the application form on our website. You are welcome also to email Chris Roach, Chair, at that address to arrange an informal chat.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Trustee role
We have a detailed role description and person specification over the next few pages to
help you understand the requirements of the role.
The main purpose of our role:
As trustees at Back Up, we are volunteers with a specific legal responsibility to:
· Ensure our aims and objectives are being met
· Act in the best interest of the charity
· Manage responsibility for what we have (our people, our money etc)
· Act with reasonable care and skill
You can find more information from the charity commission.
What you will gain:
· An insight into how a charity runs, particularly how a charity board runs
· A new group of friends and colleagues
· A sense of pride when hearing about the difference our services make and that you
· A role in transforming lives affected by spinal cord injury.
· Confidence in building relationships with a wide range of people and speaking up at meetings
· An opportunity to develop your skills and experiences
· An opportunity to use your skills and experience to the benefit of the charity
Being a trustee is a voluntary role, therefore unpaid, but expenses including for travel are reimbursed.
You will receive a full induction to help you in the role at Back Up. In addition, where there is a training need, a range of training courses are on offer. You’ll need to commit time and energy to attend these, building up your knowledge so that you feel confident in the role. This often takes longer than you think, but we understand that – we were all new trustees once too.
Trustee Person Specification
Key Skills:
· Ability to support, motivate and inspire people to get involved
· Excellent communication skills in person, in writing and on the telephone
· Respect for others, for confidentiality and able to treat people equally
· Highly organised: able to manage multiple tasks, conflicting priorities, and responsive to deadlines
Qualifications and Experience:
Specific experience that would be useful to Back Up. You may have one or more of these:
· Accountancy
· Third Sector Knowledge
· Fundraising knowledge
· Personal experience of spinal cord injury
Personal Attributes:
· Integrity and honesty
· Proactive – seek out answers to your questions without a prompt
· A demonstrable commitment to Back Up's aims and values
· Honest, reliable, enthusiastic and conscientious
· Team player, flexible and adaptable
· Willingness to understand and hear about issues relating to spinal cord injury
Time Commitment:
· Currently, three and a half hourly board meetings four times a year, evenings in SW London
· One to two away-days per year
· Two-hour committee meetings (four times per year)
· Spending two to three hours prior to meetings, reading and absorbing information
· Reflecting and discussing by telephone
· Follow up to meetings – reading and commenting on minutes, carrying out any
· agreed actions
Requirements:
You must be…
· Over 18
· Not bankrupt
· Subject to satisfactory DBS check and references
· Not excluded by Companies House or Charity Commission
· Not bound by conflicts of interest that would be so significant as to undermine the role in general e.g. a member of a group that discriminates against people based on gender or ethnicity
Specific responsibilities
Role Description: Trustee
Reports to: Chair of Trustees
Accountable to: People affected by spinal cord injury, Charities Commission and Companies House
Summary:
The Board supports the vision and mission of the organisation. We ensure the delivery of the strategy, so that people affected by spinal cord injury can realise their full potential.
Vision and Mission
· To uphold the values of the charity, undertaking the duties of trusteeship in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity
· Promoting and developing the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society
· To support decisions that are in the best interest of service users, donors, volunteers and stakeholders at all times
· To take big decisions about the future
Compliance, quality and effectiveness
· Support development of policies that further the aims and objectives of Back Up and to monitor their success
· Ensure compliance with our memorandum and articles
· Ensure Back Up’s accountability and legal obligations
· Maintain sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the organisation’s objects and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies
· Ensuring resources are used in an efficient and cost-effective manner
· Maintain effective board performance
· Remain aware of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and act in accordance with liabilities
· Manage/declare any personal conflicts of interest.
· Strive for best practice in governance, through proactive learning and Development
Next steps
You’ve read the pack, and you:
1. Feel inspired by the work of Back Up
2. Have read the role description and person specification and feel you could make a good trustee
So, it’s time to apply.
Please send your CV along with an accompanying letter of no more than two pages explaining your reasons for applying and how you meet the person specification to recruitment team email. Please use the subject line Back Up Trustee
The deadline for completing the application is midnight on Sunday 19th July 2026.
• All applications will be reviewed against the role description and person specification by a small team of trustees and the CEO by 21st July 2026.
• Everyone will be contacted by email or phone with regards to the success
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Vauxhall City Farm is one of the oldest and most centrally located city farms in London, but we offer far more than a traditional farm experience. We are a sanctuary in the heart of the city - providing life-changing opportunities for individuals and communities across some of London’s most disadvantaged boroughs, while also offering a safe, welcoming and inclusive green space for all.
Each year, we welcome around 60,000 visitors, including 7,000 children and young people from local schools and colleges who participate in workshops and educational activities, alongside over 50,000 members of the wider community who engage with our mobile farm, volunteering, training, development programmes and outreach initiatives.
We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our Board of Trustees, helping to shape the future direction, governance and long-term sustainability of the charity.
As a Trustee, you will work collaboratively with fellow Board members and the leadership team, providing strategic guidance, constructive challenge and support across key areas of the organisation’s work.
We are particularly interested in individuals who can bring skills and experience in the following areas: fundraising, marketing and communications, safeguarding, volunteering, community engagement, and health and safety.
Joining our Board offers diverse and challenging opportunities for those passionate about shaping the charity’s future. As a Trustee, you’ll have the chance to contribute your ideas and influence at Board meetings and stakeholder events.
You do not need to have previous Trustee experience to apply.
We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission and can bring fresh perspectives,
professional expertise and a commitment to making a difference. We provide all Trustees with a thorough induction and ongoing support for their development and engagement. In return, you’ll experience the satisfaction of seeing impactful initiatives come to life.
Whether your experience comes from the charity sector or elsewhere, you will be able to contribute constructively to Board discussions, provide appropriate support and challenge to the Executive and fellow Trustees, and help guide the long-term success and sustainability of the organisation.
We are particularly interested in people who can bring expertise in areas such as fundraising, marketing and communications, safeguarding, volunteering, health and safety, education or community engagement.
Our mission is to use the setting of our urban farm to provide a wide range of educational, recreational and therapeutic support programmes.



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Community Café Volunteers
The Bridge Community Hut, N15 6SE
Love cooking? Enjoy meeting people?
Join our friendly community café team!
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to help create a welcoming space where local residents can enjoy good food and great company.
Open 3 days per week (including Saturdays), 10:00am – 4:00pm
What you’ll do
What we’re looking for
What you’ll gain
How to apply
To apply, please email or post your CV