Celebrating our 30th year in 2020, we are a successful children's charity. Each year 20,000 children flee domestic abuse to seek sanctuary in a refuge. KidsOut's work is more important than ever before, as we provide support, fun and excitement for some of the most vulnerable children and families in our society.

We are looking for experienced professionals suitable for the voluntary sector to complement the skills and experience of our existing board. This is a crucial time for the charity as we develop our strategy and begin our next phase of growth and evolution in preparation for the next 30 years in helping children across the country. The successful leader will have a valuable network, a zest for innovation, understand governance with a skill set that combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and execution. We seek to create a ‘positively different board’ reflecting true diversity and inclusion. We warmly welcome any applicants who will bring a fresh perspective and range of experiences.

Founded in 1958, the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) is one of the world’s leading independent research centres for international and comparative law, and hosts the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law and the UK’s Modern Slavery Policy & Evidence Centre.

Through our work, we seek to improve decision-making that will help to make the world a better place and have a positive impact on people’s daily lives. Our researchers are working to address major global issues including human trafficking and migration, protection of cultural heritage, climate change, the use of artificial intelligence, and promotion of the rule of law worldwide.

Since 2018, Professor Spyros Maniatis has been leading a strategy of international growth and development of new income streams to create a truly global, sustainable future for the Institute. As a number of Trustees reach the end of their terms of office, we are recruiting for up to ten new forward-looking members who will bring expertise and energy to the development and delivery of this strategy.

We are particularly seeking to achieve a gender balance on our Trustee board and to recruit new trustees from a wide range of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. We actively welcome expressions of interest from people of all ages and backgrounds who have an interest in our work. Previous experience of being a trustee is not necessary and training will be given.

The Board of Trustees comprises eighteen members and meets four times per year. Trustees are encouraged to become involved in the work of the Institute through membership of various subcommittees overseeing research strategy, fundraising, finance, and membership.

As well as having the highest standards of integrity and honesty, we are looking for people with experience or skills in any of these areas of our work and charity management:

Our Work

International Law, Comparative Law, Rule of Law, Competition Law, Modern Slavery, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change.

Charity Management

International operations & expansion, Leadership of a charity/research institute, Growing the membership of a charity, Digital marketing & communications, EDI, Philanthropic fundraising & development.

Crossroads Care Surrey

3 x Trustees

Voluntary Roles

We are working in partnership with Crossroads Care Surrey who are one of the region’s leading charities providing respite breaks for carers.  They enable Carers to benefit from respite breaks with the peace of mind from knowing that loved ones are in the safe, reliable hands of professional carer support workers who are trained in all aspects of care delivery.

Crossroads Care Surrey is now seeking to appoint three Trustees to play a key role in the leadership and governance of the charity by setting the future strategy and assuring the quality and focus of services that they provide improve the quality of life of Carers in the community.

You will be joining a group of dedicated colleagues on the Board and Management team.  You will be contributing positively to Board discussions including setting policy, budgets and goals, evaluating performance against agreed targets, keeping abreast of and meeting our legal, governance and quality standards.  We are seeking people with expertise in three key areas:

• Clinical; experience within a health or care environment, ideally having managed a clinical team and possess a sound knowledge of CQC, clinical governance and safeguarding.
• Finance; ideally a fully qualified accountant with a sound understanding of charity financial management and systems.
• Digital; the successful applicant may come from a senior IT management and possess a clear understanding of IT architecture, integrating systems and maximising technology. Alternatively the candidate will come from a digital marketing background with significant brand experience working on campaigns, social media, SEO and websites.

Trustees should be able to commit themselves to the work of the Board for at least 12 days per annum (for further details see role descriptions).  Board members will serve on a voluntary basis, though reasonable expenses will be paid.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

These unremunerated roles are open to all who meet the essential criteria. To apply for these exceptional opportunities, please send your CV, Supporting Statement and Equal Opportunities and Diversity Monitoring Form to Adam Stacey, Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting reference JO2836.

Closing date for applications:  30 June 2021

Interviews with Charisma: no later than 7 July 2021

Interview date with Charity:  w/c 19th Jul

Lancaster University Students’ Union plays a fundamental role in shaping the student experience at Lancaster University, providing key services, events and activities and shaping the future of the institution by ensuring student voices are heard in decision-making at all levels.

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Lancaster University community. The University has consolidated its top-10 place in several key league tables and is embarking on a new strategy. The campus is expanding to reflect growing student numbers, with a new Health Innovation Campus soon to open alongside a redeveloped Management School. The University is closely involved with plans to open a new Eden Project in Morecambe, a project that promises to transform the local area and put the Lancaster region on the map like never before.

The Union is developing a programme of activity designed to help overcome the challenges our members face to feeling part of the students' union and the wider university community, particularly during these unprecedented times caused by Covid-19. Our ultimate aim is to have a positive impact on a broader and more diverse mix of Lancaster students, supporting them to have a fun, fulfilling and fantastic time at university.

The Trustee Board is vital to steering the strategic direction of the Union, and we are currently looking for new External Trustees to work alongside elected Officer and Student Trustees to ensure that our Union is well-run, financially sustainable and anchored by student voice.

To contribute effectively in this role, you will be committed to working with a diverse board within democratic structures, as well as a willingness to collaborate closely with individuals who might be in their first position of leadership. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with finance, commercial services, governance, or HR and organisational development experience.

Lancaster University Students’ Union is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place to work. The Union welcomes applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday, 4th June 2021. For a conversation and details of how to apply, please contact our recruitment partner Society.

The Union also seeks two independent advisors for its Commercial and HR and Remuneration sub-committees. These individuals will provide expert HR and commercial advisory without assuming broader Trustee commitments. 

Chair Designate Trustee and Trustees

Travel and expenses paid

These voluntary unpaid roles involve giving up your valuable time a number of days a year, but you’ll be helping people with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and other complex needs get the support they need to lead a full and happy life.

Walsingham Support specialises in the provision of support both at home and in the heart of the community. Indeed, we’ve been supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, and complex needs for 35 years. This year, we’ll have a turnover of around £30m, with income primarily coming from Statutory Authorities. We’re now looking for compassionate and committed individuals to become Trustees and help drive the charity forward in the future.

Running a successful registered charity that supports over 500 people across 100 locations calls for experience in a broad range of areas.  These include professional, academic, lived experience, learning disabilities, health & social care management, human resources, finance, digital and regulatory matters.

We will also be seeking a Chair Designate with significant health & social care experience.

We would like to recruit a range of individuals with lived experiences of social care and perspectives in the charity at every level and to increase the diversity of our leadership. Accordingly, we would particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented among the Trustees, including young people, people with a disability and people of colour and ethnic minority heritage.

If you have experience in one or more of these key areas, this is your chance to be involved in shaping the direction of a nationwide charity where it’s not just about the support we deliver, but the happiness we can provide.

As a Trustee, you’ll make a vital contribution to the Board's responsibility for the governance of the organisation and help ensure we apply our resources exclusively to pursue our charitable objectives.

Walsingham Support’s Board meetings take place 6 times a year which includes an away day. The meetings  take place virtually and face to face.  For the Chair position, there will more commitment required in terms of additional times to meet throughout the year.

No previous Trustee experience is required for this role - we also offer mentorship and full training on the Trustee role. All expenses will be reimbursed when attending meetings and training. We also offer all the equipment necessary to attend virtual meetings.

We would particularly welcome any specific knowledge or experience you have to help the Board reach sound decisions. This could involve considering papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues or providing advice on new initiatives, or other issues relevant to one of more of the areas of work mentioned above in which you have specific expertise.

Above all, we are looking for a passion for the work we do and a real desire to make a genuine difference for the people we support. If that sounds like you, please email Sue Sowerby, Advising Consultant using the link provided, with a covering letter indicating your area of expertise and CV with location and full contact details. Sue will then contact you to arrange a discussion and to provide support information. 

Closing date: 11 June 2021

As Walsingham Support meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment with us will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.

Walsingham Support is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Registered charity no: 294832

Cogges Heritage Trust
3 x Trustees
Voluntary Roles

We are working in partnership with Cogges Heritage Trust, the charity which cares for and runs Cogges Manor Farm, a unique historic site in Witney, West Oxfordshire. The charity’s purpose is to preserve, protect, develop and improve the archaeological, historical, architectural and environmental heritage of the site of Cogges Manor Farm and associated land for the benefit of the people of the County of Oxfordshire and the wider members of the public.

Cogges Heritage Trust is now seeking to appoint 3 Trustees to its well-established Board of Trustees, some of whom will be retiring during the next 12 months.  The Board provide collective governance leadership of the organisation in support of its charitable objects. Trustees will play a key role in setting the strategic direction of the organisation and overall policy, defining goals, establishing targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.

They are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to be part of the next exciting phase of Cogges’ development.  You will share their passion for making the Farm relevant and rewarding to a wide range of audiences, and be willing to challenge and bring fresh thinking, new ideas and entrepreneurial qualities to enable Cogges to get better and better.

Trustees should have experience in one or more of the following areas: Financial Management, Community Programming, Fundraising, Marketing, Heritage Sector, Horticulture, Environment, Events, HR, Health & Safety, Heritage Conservation, Volunteering, Business Development, Farming & Animal Welfare and/or Digital

The Trustees should be able to commit themselves to six Board and six sub-Committee meetings per annum.  Board members will serve on a voluntary basis. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. 

These unremunerated roles are open to all who meet the essential criteria. To apply for these exceptional opportunities, please send your CV, a Supporting Statement and Equal Opportunities and Diversity Monitoring Form to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting reference JO2837.

Closing date for applications:  6 July 2021
Interview date:  Late July/early August

This is a strategic time to join the Board of TLM England and Wales. We have a strong and committed group of trustees who bring a wealth of experience and expertise. Following a recent review, we are seeking to appoint three new trustees with skills in one of the following key areas: Fundraising, Digital Marketing and Innovation, Mental Health, Global Health or Social Entrepreneurship.

The Leprosy Mission is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with over 140 years’ experience tackling this ancient disease. As a leading international Christian development organisation, we operate as a Global Fellowship comprising Members from 31 countries. We work with people of all faiths and none to bring about the defeat of leprosy and transformation in the lives of people affected. The Leprosy Mission England and Wales (TLMEW) works in 10 countries across Africa and Asia. We raise funds, promote research and innovation, and support our partners to strengthen health systems, provide life-changing health care services, skills training, and opportunities for those who have been excluded and rejected by society.

As an organisation, we are seeking transformational growth. Our goal is to see a leprosy-free world. Our vision is for ‘leprosy defeated, lives transformed’, meaning a world with zero transmission, zero disability and zero discrimination.

Trustees are individually and collectively responsible for leading the organisation and each trustee should be prepared to use their specific skills, knowledge, network, and experience to help the Board reach sound decisions. In addition to scrutinising board papers, this may also involve leading discussions, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

TLMEW has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect, and exploitation of all people. Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign, and comply with all organisational policies, including the TLMEW Code of Conduct and the TLMEW Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy. Recruitment to roles within TLMEW includes, in particular, criminal record checks/screening and the collection of relevant references.

TLMEW is an explicitly Christian charity, we are seeking committed and mature Christians with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ reflected in their devotional life and involvement in their Christian community. TLMEW is committed to diversity and welcomes those who have been underrepresented in INGO leadership positions, especially African, Asian, Latin American and Caribbean leaders, women, and those with a disability.

As one of our trustees, you could be located anywhere globally as long as you can attend one meeting per year in Peterborough, England (paid for by TLMEW) with the remainder of meetings taking place virtually.

Trustees have over-arching statutory duties in respect of governance, details of which can be found in the recruitment information pack, along with more information about the role, our work and how to apply. Please visit our website via the apply button to find out more.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 2 June 2021

Preliminary Interviews (virtual): Friday 18 June 2021

Interviews: Tuesday 6 July 2021/Wednesday 7 July 2021

Faith is considered to be an occupational requirement: Equality Act 2010.

Board Member 

Based Lewes

We are seeking talented people with brilliant ideas and a commitment to caring.

Southdown was created almost 50 years ago with a clear vision to support people in Sussex to live their best lives. We are a great team behind a well-run and respected organisation, providing a diverse range of housing, care and support services to over 9,000 people, with over 1,000 staff, all committed to providing high quality, person-centred support and making a real difference in peoples’ lives. 

The pandemic has served to reinforce the importance of good governance in organisations whose managers and staff are doing their utmost to keep people safe and realise their maximum potential. 

We are now seeking to recruit a new Board member to replace a colleague leaving at the end of their term and are looking for a person with senior finance and audit experience. You may have gained this working in housing, health or social care or other sectors, but most importantly you will have an understanding of our work in its diversity with an appreciation of what business challenges and standards we manage. You will also share our enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment to making a real difference for the people we serve.

Southdown is a great organisation to be a part of, acknowledging that we need to see challenges and opportunities from every angle and that only a truly diverse team can rise to that – so, be assured, we greatly value what is different about you. 

Can you help Southdown be even better? If so, get in touch and tell us how… 

Closing date: Sunday 23 May 2021. 

References plus an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Board Member

We are recruiting for an experienced senior level professional with a background in multi-site retail, marketing and branding to join our small board of directors for Julian House Trading, serving an initial 3-year term.

Role Summary

• Help to set, shape and deliver key objectives from the organisation’s strategic plans, alongside other Board members and the management team.
• uphold the values and objectives of the organisation;
• uphold the organisation’s core policies, including those for equality and diversity;
• contribute to and share responsibility for the board’s decisions;
• prepare for and attend meetings, training sessions and other events;
• attend and participate in reviews linked to individual performance or that of the whole board;
• represent the organisation as appropriate;
• declare any relevant interests;
• respect confidentially of information;
• uphold Julian House’s Code of governance and Code of Conduct.

Person specification

• Multi-site retail, marketing and branding experience;
• Purposeful and driven with evidence of great business acumen;
• Keen interest in social equity, cycling and the environment;
• Willing to promote openness and accountability, always holding the organisation’s best interests to heart;
• Able to operate at strategic level, and able to commit time consistently;
• Experience in strategy, organisational development and steering organisations through a process of growth;
• Knowledge and understanding of the social enterprise sector;
• Experience of being part of a board or committee.

Commitment

Board members are required to attend quarterly evening meetings (currently conducted online), annual away days and to be on hand, where required, to offer guidance and support to the executive team and other board members on an ad hoc basis.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter stating why you wish to join the board of Julian House Trading, what skills and experience you will bring to the board, directly addressing the person specification, and any other relevant information. Applicants will be required to attend an interview and provide referees who will be contacted by telephone.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the organisation, please contact us.

Are you ready for something more and looking to make a difference to a worthwhile charity that makes a difference to many people’s lives?  Look no further!  Yellow Submarine, an award-winning Oxfordshire charity that enables people with learning disabilities and autism to live life to the full, is on the look-out for a new Chair of Trustees.  We welcome applications from individuals who share our values, meet the criteria in the role description, and are committed to helping Yellow Submarine thrive.

Yellow Submarine is in its 12th year.  It started as a niche charity offering holidays for children and adults and now also offers a range of activities, training and work opportunities through the cafés, and an especially designed skills development programme.  We’re unashamedly ambitious to make things better.  With a financial turnover of £800,000 (Y/E June 2020), we currently support over 500 members and their families through 20 members of full-time staff and 100+ members of sessional staff and volunteers.

If you are committed, passionate and strategic, we would love to hear from you.  If you also have experience in either fundraising or business development and/or have links to the local business community, do get in touch.

It matters to us to ensure everyone, from whatever background, and regardless of sex, gender, race, age (as long as you are over 16), sexuality, belief or disability has an equal opportunity to be considered for the role.  If you are interested in the role, we would love to hear from you.

The Rose Theatre Trust has recently emerged from a period reviewing its governance. We are keen that each and every new appointment reflects the world around us, in all its rich diversity. We wish to hear from applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds, and we are also enthusiastic to hear from those who believe their professional talents can help The Rose Playhouse realise its ambitious cultural, heritage and fundraising aims.

The Chair and Trustees will be passionate about The Rose Playhouse and its future. They will have a clear understanding of its history, its importance as an archaeological site, its status as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and its potential for exploring the world of Elizabethan theatre through the Rose Revealed Project. The appointees should bring new perspectives to the challenges faced by the Rose Theatre Trust, including liaising with national and local bodies, fundraising and project management. They will also will be committed to the organisation’s aims regarding diversity in all its aspects. All positions are voluntary and unremunerated. 

Starfish Services Limited are looking to recruit new Trustees.

Starfish Services Limited is a Charity 1146237 with a focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing.  We are committed to improving lives, by building communities, through community transformation models including ABC, Co-production/Co-design, and practices-based learning.

Starfish have projects in communities across the midlands and the North East, which includes projects to improve employability, reduce loneliness and improve social connections, also projects to enhance our digital offer to reduce social and digital isolation.

Trustees Roles 
We are looking for individuals who have worked at a management/senior officer level and have had or are in roles in Mental Health or Community development, with a skillset that will complement the existing expertise of the board members. They will have strong inter-personal skills, with an adaptive approach and strategic mind-set. Additionally, they will be committed to Starfish Services ltd ethos and values.

The core functions of these roles are to ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction, holding leaders to account for outcomes and financial performance of the charity. The board of trustees manages the business of the charity and may exercise all the powers in compliance with its charitable objects, company and charity law.

Every trustee is expected to abide by the Starfish Services Ltd code of conduct and the seven principles of public life set out by Lord Nolan: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Time Commitment 
The trust board meets 6 times per year, and normally last 2 hours; at the moment meetings are taking place via Zoom or Teams (Training will be given to use both of these methods).

Closing date: 16th May 2021

No agencies please.

Trustees wanted for Hammersmith & Fulham charity

We want to ensure we reflect the wide range of people in the borough

Bishop Creighton House (BCH), established in 1908, runs projects for older and disabled people and families with children under five.

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, we continue to offer vital services for the most vulnerable, promoting their independence: from enabling people to make friendships, develop their interests and find work; to helping them feel safe and secure at home, avoiding residential care.

We want to recruit more trustees.  Our trustees are responsible for developing strategy, providing governance and directing the charity towards achieving its mission.

Trustees, who are volunteers, meet ten times per year. We have well advanced plans to redevelop our popular community centre, on Lillie Road in Fulham, with building work due to begin in early 2021, so it’s an exciting time to become a trustee.  An induction as well as training on being a trustee and governance matters will be offered. Trustees are unpaid but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

We are particularly interested in applications from the diverse range of groups we are here to help, including those from BAME populations and the LGBTQ+ community.

As an organisation that embraces diversity and accessibility, BCH is committed to representing the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

As well as ensuring we are a diverse board, we are interested in people who have skills and experience in any of the following:

• charities
• social work
• education
• disabilities
• fundraising
• business and finance
• building development

Above all, you will need a commitment to social justice and improving the lives of disadvantaged people in Hammersmith & Fulham and surrounding areas.

To apply, please contact Lee Smith, chair of the board of trustees.

Communications and Fundraising Manager - £28/32k (pro rata), Portsmouth

Part-time (25-30 hours per week) with flexible timing over 5 days

The Role

Is a newly created, broad-scope and stretching role within which the successful candidate will have clear, focused and measurable responsibilities. The role has two primary functions: to manage and develop both our visibility and engagement with volunteers, donors and clients and additionally, to create and convert opportunities to raise much-need restricted and un-restricted funding. The role works closely with the HSP Operations Manager and reports directly to the Chair of Trustees. It is a critical, highly visible and accountable role within our senior team and will make a significant, measurable contribution to Home-Start Portsmouth, and most importantly, the families we support.

About Us

Home-Start Portsmouth is an independent family support charity within the Home-Start UK network. It was established in 1992 and has supported thousands of families in the city since its launch. We work in one of the most densely-populated places in the UK, which of course brings its own challenges, however – and sadly not unexpectedly, the pandemic has made things even worse for many Portsmouth families who were already struggling to cope. So our job is to directly enable local parents to be the best they can be by offering emotional and practical help delivered through trained volunteers, both in family homes and out in the community as well as running parenting and child development programmes. With a newly brought together, dynamic and ambitious board of trustees, we are focussed very much on growing our capability to enable us to support even more families in need. 

About You

You have a passion for the NFP or charitable sector, evidenced either in your career, or through participation or involvement in charitable causes – such as fundraising or being a volunteer yourself. You have a stable CV with which you can demonstrate success in a Comms or MarComms environment and that you are completely up to date with a wide range of digital and physical media techniques. You have experience of creating, managing and developing great working relationships both inside and outside your organisation – which is especially pertinent to the fundraising side of the role. Therefore, direct sales or account management experience is highly desirable as our planned fundraising approach includes creating both direct and indirect routes to potential donors, be they individuals or Portsmouth area businesses. This means you must be confident with creating conversations, following up leads, networking and presenting compelling messages to individuals and groups.