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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.
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We are honoured to be supporting the wonderful Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People to recruit a new Chair of the Board.
Rainbows Hospice for Children & Young People is based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, and is the only Hospice across the East Midlands that delivers a comprehensive range of support services, nursing and care for babies, children and young people with life threatening and life limiting conditions and their families.
We are seeking an outstanding Chair of Trustees to lead our Board and support the Chief Executive in ensuring the hospice’s strategic direction, governance, and long-term sustainability.
Purpose of the Role
The Chair provides leadership to the Board, ensuring effective governance, strategic oversight, and strong support and challenge to the executive team. The Chair also works with the executive team to develop external relationships.
Leadership & Governance
• Provide clear leadership to the Board, ensuring it operates effectively and in line with charity governance standards and the Charity Commission’s expectations.
• Ensure the Board fulfils its duties to safeguard the organisation’s mission, assets, reputation, and beneficiaries.
• Lead on Board development, ensuring a high-performing, diverse, and properly skilled Board of Trustees.
• Work closely with the Vice Chair and Committee Chairs to ensure committee structures function efficiently.
Strategic Oversight
• Work with the Board and Chief Executive to set the organisation’s long-term vision, strategic objectives, and measurable success indicators.
• Ensure appropriate strategic oversight of clinical services, safeguarding, quality frameworks, finance, and fundraising.
• Support robust risk management processes and long-term financial planning.
Relationship with the Chief Executive
• Develop a strong, constructive, and supportive relationship with the Chief Executive.
• Provide regular guidance, support, and challenge as needed.
• Undertake the Chief Executive’s annual appraisal and support their personal development.
External Representation
• Represent the hospice at key events, meetings, and media opportunities where appropriate.
• To represent the charity at meeting with key supporters or potential supporters, supporting our fundraising activities.
Board Meetings & Governance Processes
• Chair Board meetings effectively, ensuring inclusive debate, timely decisions, and high-quality governance practice.
• Ensure trustees receive accurate, timely, and relevant information to support informed decision making.
• Oversee governance policies, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
Application
The best Boards are diverse, with people who have a real understanding of the needs to be met and others who have specific skills and knowledge that can complement that. Rainbows supports babies, children, young people and their families from many multi cultural and multi-ethnic communities across the East Midlands. We welcome applications reflective of the region and rich diversity of the communities we serve.
For more information, please download the job pack attached above.
The closing date is Monday 15th June 2026
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Are you passionate about helping others? Could your skills and experience help shape the future of wellbeing support within the pharmacy profession?
Pharmacist Support – the profession’s independent charity – is recruiting lay trustees to join our Board and help guide the future direction of the charity at a time when wellbeing support across the profession has never been more important.
Recent Workforce Wellbeing Survey findings highlight continued high levels of stress and burnout across pharmacy, reinforcing the growing need for accessible and compassionate support for pharmacists and their families, trainees and students.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your professional experience, lived perspective and insight to help shape the charity’s strategy, governance and future development, ensuring Pharmacist Support continues meeting the changing needs of those it supports throughout their lives and careers.
About Pharmacist Support
Pharmacist Support is an independent, trusted charity providing free and confidential support to pharmacists and their families, former pharmacists, trainees and students.
We listen without judgement and help people navigate challenges including workplace pressures, financial difficulties and mental health and wellbeing concerns.
Established in 1841, Pharmacist Support has evolved from Benevolent Fund roots into a modern, forward-looking charity championing wellbeing across the profession.
About the role
We are particularly keen to hear from:
- Individuals with experience in the charity or voluntary sector
- Skills or expertise in areas such as finance, HR, governance, digital or fundraising.
- Individuals with lived experience of the charity’s services
- Those who can bring fresh perspectives, skills and insights from outside the pharmacy profession
Our aim is to build a Board of Trustees that is representative of the people and communities we support. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and levels of experience.
If you are passionate about supporting others and feel your skills, experience or lived perspective could benefit our dynamic and innovative charity, we would love to hear from you. Previous trustee experience is not essential and full induction, training and ongoing support will be provided.
Pharmacist Support is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and trustees.
Time commitment
The role requires approximately one day per month across:
- Four Board meetings per year
- Four sub-committee meetings per year
- Preparation and reading time
- Occasional involvement in charity events, working groups or training
Board meetings are usually held in Manchester during the day, although virtual attendance can be accommodated where required. Sub-committee meetings are generally held virtually in the evening.
Reasonable expenses incurred to facilitate attendance at meetings will be reimbursed.
How to apply
To apply, please send:
- An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, experience/qualifications as well as your contact details.
- A Supporting Statement (no more than 800 words)
- Demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification
- Outlining why you are interested in being a trustee for Pharmacist Support and what you could bring to the board of trustees
- In your email, please state which role you are applying for (either pharmacy or lay) and indicate where you heard about the role.
Full details on the work and impact of Pharmacist Support, along with Trustee Recruitment Pack and application details can be found on our webiste.
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 3 August 2026
If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview with a panel of current Trustees in Manchester.
Interviews will take place on one of the following dates: 10, 11 and 14 September 2026
Successful applicants will initially be appointed for a three-year term, with the opportunity for reappointment subject to satisfactory peer appraisal and trustee term limits.
As part of the appointment process, trustees will be required to confirm they are eligible to act as a charity trustee.
Championing the wellbeing of our pharmacy family
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organisations, at work in more than 40 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe, helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to deliver funding, policy and practice change, and programming. We are dedicated to supporting people across the arc of crisis – from conflict to refuge to resettlement – and since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in the UK. We aim to centre the voice of our clients in all our work, including by working with a Community Advisory Board of 12 refugees and asylum seekers in the UK to ensure their experience and expertise shapes our UK programmes.
IRC UK’s Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees are responsible for overall good governance of IRC UK and supporting us to deliver against our strategic plan in areas such as programmes, fundraising, policy and advocacy, communications, people and culture, finance and operations. As of May 2026, we have 11 Trustees with a broad range of experience and expertise across areas relevant to IRC UK’s work, ensuring as a collective they can perform their strategic, supervisory and governance duties well.
The roles
In 2025, we saw a dramatic collapse in international aid and a retreat from global cooperation, despite unprecedented levels of humanitarian need. This trend is continuing at pace in 2026 with rapidly escalating global conflict amplified by climate change and entrenched poverty. In the UK, we are working to protect the rights of refugees in an increasingly challenging media and political environment.
In this context, we are seeking two new Trustees to lend skills and expertise in areas which we have identified as critical to strengthening the Board’s capability for the years ahead. These will replace Trustees nearing the ends of their terms. The successful candidate(s) will have:
Essential experience:
· Senior leadership experience within a complex international and matrix-structured organisation (charity, NGO, public, private);
· Strong leadership skills, and the ability to support and challenge executive leadership (including the ability to think critically and ask the right questions);
· Strong cross-cultural awareness and a commitment to role-modelling and advancing diversity, equality and inclusion;
· High standards of integrity and accountability;
· Ability to understand and interpret complex information pertaining to IRC UK’s financial position, risk and performance;
· Ability to work collaboratively with others; and
· An interest and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to successfully deliver this role.
Desirable experience:
· Experience in or understanding of the international development or UK charity sector;
· Experience operating at Board or equivalent strategic level;
· Strong networks and willingness to make connections which advance IRC UK’s charitable purpose, particularly in high-value fundraising.
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who can demonstrate any of the following:
- Strategic understanding of refugee issues in the UK, including asylum, resettlement and integration, to support IRC UK in deepening the impact and reach of its programmes and advocacy.
- Digital expertise and networks, including an understanding of the rapidly evolving technology landscape and networks across technology, social media and digital marketing.
- Philanthropy and partnerships experience, including strong connections across UK foundations, trusts and the wider philanthropic sector.
The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster.



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South East London (SEL) Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia in their local communities to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £8m, 250 staff and over 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network. SEL Mind was formed through the merger of Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind and Lambeth & Southwark Mind in January 2024.
We are seeking to add to the expertise of our experienced, professional Board of Trustees. All our Trustees need excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, strategic vision and good, independent judgement.
In this recruitment, whilst we will consider all strong candidates, we are particularly seeking people with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- HR
- Finance
- Digital: IT and Data
- Lived experience as a dementia carer
Inclusion is one of our core values and we see great benefits in having a diverse Board.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 21st June (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Monday 6th July
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



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Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading youth charity for enterprise and financial education, helping young people develop the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to thrive in work and life.
Since our founding, we have supported 7.2 million young people through financial and enterprise education opportunities. Through our ambitious 2024–2030 Transforming Futures strategy, we are working to ensure every young person has access to the financial education, enterprise capability, and work readiness they need to succeed.
We are seeking to appoint three new Trustees to join our Board at an exciting and pivotal time for the charity.
We are particularly interested in candidates with senior expertise in one of the following areas:
• Finance – ideally a qualified accountant interested in chairing our Risk and Audit Committee
• Governance – with experience in employment law and/or charity law
• Human Resources – senior-level HR leadership experience
We are looking for strategic and community-minded individuals who can help strengthen our governance, guide our future direction, and support our mission to improve life chances for young people across the UK.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting strategic leadership and governance
• Safeguarding the charity’s financial stability and reputation
• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
• Providing specialist expertise to Board discussions and decision-making
• Acting as ambassadors for Young Enterprise and our mission
We are particularly interested in applicants who offer:
• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Commitment to young people and social mobility
• Collaborative leadership and communication skills
• Understanding of good governance
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding
We strongly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experience of disadvantaged communities or supporting young people facing barriers to opportunity.
This is an unpaid role with reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed. Trustees are expected to attend Board meetings (primarily London-based), undertake training, be willing to participate in committee work if applicable, and contribute approximately 7–10 days annually. Appointments are for an initial three-year term, with potential reappointment for up to six years.
Keeping Young People Safe
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) check and receive safeguarding training.
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply:
Please refer to our information pack for full details.
To apply, please send:
• An up-to-date CV (PDF format)
• A supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, based on the essential criteria in the person specification
Applications should be received by 23:30 on 31 July 2026. We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
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Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people across the UK.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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Cambridge Nightline is a confidential and anonymous listening service run by students, for students. We have been providing peer-to-peer support to students at the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University for over 50 years. We offer support via telephone and instant messaging (IM), and open at night when other support services are often closed.
Cambridge Nightline has recently appointed a Board of Trustees, and is working towards becoming a registered charity. Our aim as Trustees is to provide oversight and guidance to the student Executive Committee, whilst supporting them as much as possible to continue to lead the direction of the service.
We are now seeking a voluntary Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees.
For more details about Cambridge Nightline, job description and person specification, please see the attached recruitment pack.
Please note, this position is open to applicants resident in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands.
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Role of Treasurer of the Board
The Treasurer of the Board of Trustees will take the lead at board level in assuming responsibility for the financial oversight of Cambridge Nightline. You will work alongside the Board of Trustees and student Executive Committee in reviewing the organisation’s financial performance to ensure its finances are managed responsibly, in accordance with the objects of the organisation and with legal requirements.
The Treasurer of the Board will work closely with the Student Treasurer to oversee the budget and financial administration, and to ensure the sustainability of the organisation’s funding and reserves. As Cambridge Nightline works towards becoming a registered charity, you will provide advice and guidance to the Board of Trustees to ensure financial compliance with charity law.
The confidential night-time support service for University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University
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Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading youth charity specialising in enterprise and financial education. Our vision is that every young person, regardless of their background, is given the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to thrive in work and life.
Since our founding, we have supported 7.2 million young people through enterprise and financial education programmes, including 1.1 million who have started Young Enterprise businesses. As a founding member of Junior Achievement Worldwide, we are part of a global network spanning more than 100 countries, preparing young people for success in a global economy.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to become Chair of our Board of Trustees at a pivotal point in our journey. This is a highly influential role, offering the opportunity to lead our Board, support our CEO and senior leadership team, and champion our ambitious 2024–2030 Transforming Futures strategy.
This strategy aims to ensure that every young person has access to the financial education, enterprise capability, and work readiness they need to succeed, while deepening our impact on those facing the greatest barriers.
We are looking for a strategic and well-connected leader who can:
• Lead and inspire a high-performing, diverse Board of Trustees
• Strengthen relationships with government, policy makers, funders, and corporate partners
• Support fundraising and advocacy through strategic introductions and influence
• Ensure excellence in governance, safeguarding, compliance, and financial sustainability
• Act as a visible ambassador for Young Enterprise nationally and internationally
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who bring:
• Significant leadership experience at Board or executive level in charity, corporate, or public sectors
• A strong personal commitment to improving life chances for young people
• Credibility and networks among senior decision makers, funders, or policy influencers
• Strategic leadership and governance expertise
• Experience in fundraising, public affairs, or policy advocacy (desirable)
• An interest in education, youth development, enterprise, or social mobility
Above all, we are seeking someone who shares our vision and values and is passionate about helping young people, particularly those facing the greatest barriers, build successful futures.
The successful candidate will chair six Board meetings per year (primarily London-based), participate in events, visits, and stakeholder engagement, and commit approximately 1–2 days per month. This is an unpaid role, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional term of three years.
Young Enterprise is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds reflect the diverse communities and young people we serve across the UK.
Keeping Young People Safe
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) check and receive safeguarding training.
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply:
Please refer to our information pack for full details.
If you would like to play a transformational role in shaping the futures of young people across the UK, please send:
• An up-to-date CV (PDF format)
• A supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, based on the essential criteria in the person specification
Applications should be received by 23:30 on 21 June 2026. Interviews will be held between 29 June and 3 July 2026.
For further information, applicants are encouraged to review Young Enterprise’s Annual Report & Accounts and Transforming Futures Strategy.
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Location: Remote (Poole-based charity; meetings held online/hybrid)
Time commitment: Around 4 to 6 hours per month on average, with extra time needed around budgeting and year-end accounts
Term: 1 year, eligible for re-election annually
Board meetings: Approximately 6 per year (online/hybrid)
What you’ll do
You’ll join the Board as Trustee Treasurer and help provide clear, steady oversight of the charity’s financial governance. Working with fellow trustees and any staff or external support, you’ll help ensure the charity’s finances are well managed, transparent, and aligned with its purpose and values.
You’ll help the board make confident decisions so the charity can sustain and grow its work. You don’t need prior trustee experience if you can offer financial insight, integrity, and a willingness to contribute at board level.
If you’re an experienced Treasurer, or you’d like this to be your first trustee role, we’d love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
You’ll help the Board to:
- Maintain oversight of financial affairs and ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place
- Ensure proper accounting records are maintained, and resources are safeguarded and used in line with the charity’s purposes
- Review income, expenditure and cash flow, and flag risks or concerns early
- Provide oversight of payroll processes and contractor payments, supporting segregation of duties where possible
- Support key financial policies such as reserves (and investment policy where relevant)
- Lead or support annual budget-setting, monitor performance against budget, and support sustainability and longer-term planning
- Ensure the Board receives clear financial information and present updates at trustee meetings to support informed decision-making
- Oversee annual accounts, liaise with the independent examiner (or auditors if applicable), and support timely Charity Commission submissions
- Act as the Board’s lead on financial governance matters
What you’ll get from the role
- A full trustee induction, plus support to get up to speed on the charity’s finances and current processes
- The chance to make a real difference behind the scenes, helping the Board make confident decisions
- Opportunities to develop your governance experience and deepen your financial oversight skills
- A welcoming board environment where constructive challenge is valued
This role will suit you if you
Essential
- Have knowledge of (or affinity with) Christian Science and/or faith-based community work and the ability to represent the charity’s purpose and values appropriately and sensitively
- Can read, interpret and explain budgets, management accounts and cash flow to non-finance trustees
- Bring integrity, sound judgement, and the confidence to ask the right questions
- Work well with others and can offer constructive challenge and support
- Can commit the time and follow through on agreed actions
Desirable
- Charity finance or trustee experience
- Accounting/bookkeeping/controls/risk background
- Experience working with an independent examiner/auditor
- Familiarity with charity reporting (including SORP awareness)
- Experience chairing or contributing to a finance committee
About us
You’ll be supporting a Poole-based registered charity (England & Wales) that serves as a central resource for Christian Science literature and activities. You don’t need to be a Christian Scientist to apply, but you should be comfortable supporting and representing the charity’s purpose and values as a trustee.
Inclusion and accessibility
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. If you need adjustments at any stage of the process, please tell us what would help.
Safer recruitment, eligibility and declarations
We’re committed to safeguarding and to taking reasonable steps to protect everyone who comes into contact with the charity. Appointments will be subject to proportionate safer recruitment checks and declarations, which may include references and verification of identity.
This includes confirmation that you are not disqualified from acting as a charity trustee under the Charity Commission’s automatic disqualification rules, and a conflict of interest declaration with agreement on how any conflicts will be managed.
A DBS check will only be considered where it is legally eligible and proportionate to the activities of the role.
How to apply
Please submit your CV along with a statement of up to one page explaining your interest in supporting the charity’s purpose and values in a Trustee capacity, and any relevant experience.
- Closing date: 23 June 2026 (we review applications as they’re received)
- Interviews: Remote via Microsoft Teams
Note: We reserve the right to close early if we appoint before the closing date.
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The Chair of Trustees will hold the Board and Senior Management Team to account for The Lullaby Trust’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
Safer sleep for babies, Support for families
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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
- Developing and setting our future strategy, alongside the Executive Team and other Trustees
- Helping shape and deliver our future, identifying opportunities in an evolving landscape
- Leading the Board of Trustees, including regular 1:1s and providing space for reflection
- Acting as a 'critical friend' to our Executive Team, as well as formal line management to the CEO (and COO in their absence)
- Acting as an ambassador for the charity – raising awareness of what we do and engaging potential supporters and other key stakeholders
- Responsibility, along with the other trustees, for the governance of the charity
- Contributing to the ongoing strategy of the charity, in line with our charitable objectives
- Participating in board meetings and sub-committees in an inclusive and thoughtful way
Please download our Chair Application Pack for more information.
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Company Description
We would love you to join us in being part of the Durrell team.
As a leading conservation organisation, we have an important job in saving species from extinction and creating a wilder, healthier, more colourful world.
It takes a great team to save wildlife and we need a wide range of skills to make it happen. Everyone at Durrell plays their part – whether they deliver conservation initiatives, engage with our supporters, promote our brand, or look after our people.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is an international conservation charity, headquartered at Jersey Zoo in the Channel Islands, working to save species from extinction through "intensive care" breeding of threatened species across the globe, rewilding of ecosystems, and the training of the next generation of conservation heroes. Durrell leads some of the world’s longest running and most successful species and habitat recovery programmes.
Established by author and conservationist Gerald Durrell in 1959, Durrell’s aim is for more diverse and resilient natural landscapes in which species can thrive and people can enjoy a deeper connection with nature.
Durrell delivers its conservation mission through our three integrated core areas of operation:
•Field Programmes: conservation action where it is needed most.
•Conservation Knowledge: training future conservation practitioners, enabling people to more closely connect with nature, delivering the science guiding Durrell’s mission and measuring our impacts.
•Jersey Zoo: a centre of excellence in animal husbandry, research, training, and education.
With a track record of more than 50 years, Durrell leads some of the world’s longest running and most successful species and habitat recovery programmes. The quality of our work is equally as important as how we deliver it. Our values underpin how we approach our work and the work environment we create.
Position
Durrell is looking to recruit three Trustees with skills in:
(i)Human Resources
(ii)Legal
(iii)Public Affairs Communications
The positions will report to the Board Chair.
Volunteering as a trustee is a rewarding opportunity to use your skills, experience and insight to make a meaningful difference, shaping strategies that protect biodiversity and becoming part of an impactful conservation institution.
Trustees attend Board meetings held quarterly in Jersey. We value the depth of connection that comes from meeting in person, while recognising the importance of flexibility through virtual attendance.
As a trustee, you will:
·Safeguard the charity’s mission and values, helping ensure it is well governed, compliant and able to thrive for the long term.
·Help shape the future, contributing your insight and judgement to strategic decisions that guide the charity’s direction and impact.
·Provide thoughtful oversight, supporting the responsible and effective use of resources.
·Be a powerful advocate, championing the charity’s work, purpose and values and helping extend its reach within the community.
This is an opportunity to step back from day‑to‑day delivery and contribute at a strategic level, offering challenge, encouragement and guidance, while being part of a committed board united by a shared belief in Durrell’s work.
If you would like to support our mission and vital conservation work, then we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for candidates with the following skill set:
Trustee 1: Human Resources, International & Strategic experience
·Significant senior level experience in HR and people leadership.
·Experienced in influencing strategic organisational direction and future needs.
·Experience working across international and cross-cultural environments.
·Strong understanding of organisational culture, leadership and people risk.
·Ability to operate credibly and constructively at a board level.
Key responsibilities
In addition to general trustee duties, this role will:
·Provide strategic insight on people, culture and organisational development.
·Bring an international and cross-cultural perspective to board discussions and decision making.
·Contribute to discussions on leadership, succession and workforce planning and aid in ensuring that agreed actions are acted upon.
·Act as a valued sounding board to senior leaders on people related risks and opportunities.
Trustee 2: Legal, Corporate / Commercial governance
·Legal experience in a corporate, commercial, charity, regulatory or governance environment.
·Strong understanding of risk, compliance and governance principles.
·Ability to advise the board on governance matters and support sound decision making.
·Comfortable acting as a trusted adviser rather than providing operational legal services.
Key responsibilities
In addition to general trustee duties, this role will:
·Support the board by offering guidance on governance, risk and compliance.
·Help ensure decision-making aligns with legal and regulatory responsibilities.
·Provide high level input on contracts, policy and governance frameworks.
·Support strong board practice.
Trustee 3: Public Affairs Communications
·Professional experience in communications, marketing, media or stakeholder engagement in a charitable, corporate or commercial environment.
·Proven track record in delivering an understanding of reputation, compelling storytelling and audience engagement which support ambitious fundraising targets at a strategic level.
·Proven track record in developing and delivering a successful communications strategy that supports engagement and fundraising objectives.
·Enthusiasm for championing the charity’s mission and impact.
·Skill in crafting effective and impactful narratives.
Key responsibilities
In addition to general trustee duties, this role will:
·Advise on communications and engagement strategy at a board level.
·Support the enhancement/further development of the charity’s reputation, messaging and public profile.
·Offer insight into reaching and engaging key audiences and stakeholders.
·Act as an ambassador for the charity’s mission and impact in line with our organisational values.
Trustees do not have operational responsibilities but are there to provide collective oversight. All trustees share collective responsibility for the governance, strategy and success of the charity. We are looking for individuals who can provide support and challenge in a positive and constructive way to enable the Executive leadership team to deliver DWCT’s strategic goals.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
·Passion and genuine interest in our cause, commitment to our mission and our values.
·Having the best interest of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust at the heart of any decisions which are made.
·Ability to think strategically and contribute to high-level discussions.
·Willingness to be an active participant in Board meetings and related activities.
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Be a strong team player.
·Previous experience as a Trustee or Board Member of a not-for-profit organisation is advantageous but not essential.
Other information
Our Values
PURPOSEFUL - We are clear on why we do what we do, are connected as an organisation, we understand and demonstrate enabling / delivery, we are passionate about what we do and work tirelessly to achieve it.
ACCOUNTABLE - We are accountable for our actions; we act with integrity and always have the best interests of the Trust at heart. We take it upon ourselves to update our knowledge and deliver excellence, and our ethics are of the utmost importance.
SUPPORTIVE - We develop and encourage our staff, we work as a team, work well with other departments and trust and respect each other. We promote a learning culture, treat people fairly, encourage diversity in the workplace, and value the opinions and views of others.
Trustees are expected to be able to attend four Board meetings a year. Meetings are held in Jersey with remote attendance available. Board members are also expected to be able to commit the approximate equivalent of a further four days per year to Trust business remotely/via e-mail.
Richard Daggett, Chair of Governance Committee will be overseeing the recruitment process for these positions.
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Are you passionate about creating inclusive, anti-sectarian, and empowering spaces for Muslims?
Inclusive Mosque Initiative is looking for a Chair of Trustees to help lead our mission forward.
The Chair provides visionary and strategic leadership to the Board
of Trustees of IMI, ensuring effective governance, accountability, and alignment with IMI’s
mission to create inclusive, safe, and inter-sectarian spaces for Muslim worship, learning, and
community building. This pivotal role supports the organisation’s growth and impact while
fostering a values-driven, accessible, and collaborative board culture.
Why Join the Board?
- Be a Changemaker: Help steer a mosque committed to justice, inclusion, and community.
- Use Your Skills for Good: Whether your expertise is finance, governance, community engagement, or advocacy, your contribution will help us grow.
- Grow and Learn: Access free training in governance, leadership, and social justice while working alongside passionate Muslim leaders.
- Shape the Future: Play a pivotal role in guiding IMI’s growth, from expanding community programs to strengthening our financial sustainability.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome Trustees who:
- Are Muslim.
- Are passionate about IMI’s Core Values and mission.
- Bring diverse professional and lived experience and skills to strengthen the Board.
- Are ready to collaborate, challenge, and support in a dedicated team.
To apply, see the role description packs and fill in the online form
Inclusive Boards is delighted to be supporting Lambeth Links in their search for two new Trustees.
About Lambeth Links: Lambeth Links is the LGBTQIA+ community forum for Lambeth. We bring together people who live, work and socialise in the borough to share information, support each other and speak with a stronger voice.
We are seeking to appoint Trustees with expertise in one of the following areas:
- Governance
- Digital, Data and Website
- Marketing and Communications
- Fundraising and Income Generation
- People and Volunteering
About the Trustee for Governance and Board Secretary role:
- Experience in charity governance, company governance or a related field such as legal, company secretarial or compliance.
- Understanding of the duties of charity trustees in England and of the role of the Charity Commission.
- Experience of Board or committee work, paid or voluntary.
About the Trustee for Digital, Data and Website role:
- Experience in digital, IT, data or web development in a paid or voluntary role.
- Understanding of basic data protection and GDPR principles and how they apply in small organisations.
- Experience of using or overseeing websites, digital platforms or online tools.
About the Trustee for Marketing and Communications role:
- Experience in marketing, communications, PR or a related field in a paid or voluntary role.
- Experience of planning or delivering campaigns, content or community outreach.
- Understanding of how to use different channels to reach different audiences.
About the Fundraising and Income Generation Trustee role:
- Experience in fundraising, business development, partnerships or income generation.
- Understanding of at least one area of fundraising such as grants, corporate partnerships, events or individual giving.
- Experience of developing or reviewing funding proposals or business cases.
About the People and Volunteering Trustee role:
- Experience in HR, people management, organisational development or volunteer management.
- Understanding of fair and inclusive people practices in small or medium organisations.
- Experience of supporting managers or volunteers through change, growth or challenge.
How to apply
For more information and to apply, please visit Inclusive Boards' website .
Trustee - Treasurer
About us: Could you help us get millions of separated children Back to Family?
Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them.
Right now, 5.4 million children around the world are locked away in orphanages — even though over 80% of them are not orphans. Orphanages expose children to abuse and trafficking, and physical and psychological trauma that can last a lifetime. A century of evidence shows that the bond between a child and their family is what every child needs to grow, thrive and be safe.
The role
As Treasurer you will chair our Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and act as the Board’s lead voice on financial matters. Working closely with our CEO, COO and executive team, you will help ensure HHC remains financially resilient and well-governed as we approach our ambitious 2030 goal by:
- Finance — overseeing our planning, budgeting and reporting processes; guiding the Board in approving annual accounts; advising on the financial implications of strategic decisions; and liaising with our external auditors.
- Risk management — providing oversight of our internal controls, financial control framework and risk register, and ensuring appropriate insurance and anti-fraud arrangements are in place.
- Governance — chairing the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee, leading the Board’s duty to ensure proper financial stewardship, and supporting compliance with Charity Commission and other regulatory requirements.
Who we are looking for
You will be a qualified accountant with strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate complex financial information clearly for a Board audience. Beyond the technical qualifications, we are looking for someone who brings:
- Experience of organisational risk management and internal controls
- A solid understanding of charity governance, trusteeship and the legal duties of a trustee
- Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues and stakeholders
- The leadership skills to chair a committee and bring people together around shared goals
Above all, you will share our belief that every child deserves to grow up in the love and safety of a family, and our commitment to driving that change with courage, integrity, excellence and being deeply human.
What we offer
This is a voluntary, unremunerated role. In return you will:
- Engage with our work across nine countries
- Contribute to systemic change at global scale, helping to shape the future for separated children worldwide
- Be part of an organisation approaching its 2030 goal — a worldwide consensus that orphanages have no place in any child's life
Time commitment
The role requires approximately 12–18 days per year, comprising:
- Four Board meetings per year (in person, London or virtual)
- Four to five Finance, Risk and Audit Committee meetings per year (virtual)
- An annual two-day awayday, which may take place in one of our countries of operation
- Additional time for preparation, ad hoc queries and induction in your first year
The initial term of office is three years, with the possibility of two further three-year terms by mutual agreement.
Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is 5 pm BST Monday 22nd June 2026 so please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for our cause.
To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter indicating why you are interested in becoming a Trustee and Treasurer; why you believe your skills, experience, your values and match the requirements of this key trustee position.
Diversity
Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages diversity, equity and inclusion, and we look to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in which we live. We are keen to see a diverse membership of both the trustee body and committees as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.
Thank you for considering this role. Every child deserves to grow up in the love and safety of a family
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