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YMCA Trinity Group – Trustees
‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’
Job Advert Ref: Trustees2025
Registered Address: YMCA Trinity Group, Queen Anne House, Gonville Place, Cambridge CB1 1ND
YMCA Trinity Group is seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Our programs span Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, putting people at the core of our mission. We take time to find the right fit, believing that open dialogue builds the strongest Board. We're a dynamic, team-oriented group seeking members who can contribute their unique skills and experience.
We are specifically looking for expertise and skills in the following areas;
· Business Development
· Strategic Planning
· Change Management
· People and Culture
· Finance
· Marketing
· IT
YMCA Trinity Group has served local communities since 1852, and we're committed to a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We also welcome young people seeking Board experience.
Trustee roles are both rewarding and demanding. Join us in creating new possibilities for young people and communities. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
YMCA Trinity Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about building a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient economy? Are you looking for a meaningful way to use your finance expertise?
ECU is a small, dynamic non-profit working to transform the economy so that everyone has the freedom and security to live a good life.
ECU’s board members are responsible for ensuring that ECU is well-run and delivers on our ambition to accelerate the transition to a fair, sustainable and resilient economy. They are responsible for fulfilling the legal duties of a Company Director, as set out by Companies House. Although ECU is not a charity, it is focused on delivering a public purpose, so most aspects of the role are similar to that of a charity trustee role.
We are now recruiting for ECU’s first Treasurer, who will lead at board level on monitoring ECU’s financial performance and sustainability, ensuring that we have robust financial policies and processes in place, and supporting other board members to fulfil their collective responsibilities around finance.
This is an exciting time to join ECU. We have an ambitious vision for change, a strong analysis of the opportunities and barriers to progress, and a clear view of our role in building a better economy. Our board is committed, collaborative and inclusive, with a strong understanding of its role and remit, and a culture of open dialogue. Our work is challenging, fascinating, and fulfilling – and, with rising levels of inequality, an unfolding climate emergency, overstretched public services and a growing concentration of corporate power, it couldn’t be more important.
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Your role
Inspiring, supportive, and committed - just a few of the words we’d use to describe our volunteers.
At Rethink Mental Illness, volunteers are at the heart of what we do. They play a vital role in supporting our services and making a real difference in people’s lives. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can have a positive impact while developing your own skills and experience, we’d love you to join us.
About the role
Do you enjoy meeting people, offering a listening ear, and helping others feel more connected to their community? We’re looking for enthusiastic Volunteer Befrienders who can give around 1 hour a week to support adults living with mental health challenges across Ware, Hertford, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Cuffley, and Waltham Cross.
As a Volunteer Befriender, you’ll:
- Meet with people in the community at times and places that suit their needs (this may occasionally include evenings or weekends).
- Provide emotional support, drawing on your own lived experience.
- Encourage people to build social connections and get involved in local activities.
- Act as a “community connector” by signposting people to services and opportunities.
Full training and regular supervision will be provided, so you’ll feel confident and supported in your role.
About the service
Our Hertfordshire befriending service supports adults (18+) who are living with mental health challenges and are known to mental health services. The service helps people feel less isolated, more confident, and more connected to their local communities.
What will make you a great fit for this role?
- Lived experience of mental health (your own or as a carer)
- Good listening and communication skills
- A flexible, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach
It’s not essential, but you may also bring:
- Knowledge of local services and community resources
- Familiarity with the Hertfordshire area
- A commitment to supporting people in their recovery journey
How to apply
To apply, simply click the “apply now” button on the advert on our website and complete a short interest form.
If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
About 1st Place
1st Place was established in 2005 as part of the Aylesbury Sure Start Programme, shaped by the vision of local children and parents. It was created to be a welcoming and supportive space where families come first—where parents could access the support they need, professionals could collaborate, and services could evolve to better serve the local community.
Families remain at the core of everything 1st Place does today.
The Opportunity
1st Place Children and Parents’ Centre is a respected Family Hub and provider of early years education. Through outreach, nursery provision, and a range of family-focused projects—particularly for children under five—the organisation delivers high-quality, consistent services to the local community.
The Board of Trustees is seeking a new Honorary Treasurer to succeed the outgoing postholder. The Treasurer chairs the Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee and holds responsibility, on behalf of the Board, for overseeing budgets, internal management accounts, and annual financial statements. The role also ensures that appropriate financial controls and procedures are in place.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the voluntary sector, charity governance, finance, and risk management. Strategic thinking, effective communication with trustees and senior managers, and leadership experience are essential. A commitment to dedicating time and energy to the organisation’s mission is vital.
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Are you a qualified accountant, looking to make a real difference to a human rights charity?
The Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) is looking for a dedicated and passionate honorary Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.
About the RRN Treasurer role
This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer with the RRN in a vital governance role: the Treasurer maintains an overview of the RRN’s financial affairs, ensuring effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are in place. As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer also supports good governance helping set the strategic direction of the charity for the years to come.
The role would suit a qualified accountant with some knowledge of charity accounting and the ability to communicate financial information to the wider board in a clear and accessible way.
With a passionate Board of Trustees and a committed staff team, you’ll join an organisation focused on positive change.
This is a voluntary role. Any expenses incurred while carrying out the duties of the role will be reimbursed.
About the RRN
RRN is a national charity with an ambitious vision to eliminate the unnecessary use of restrictive practices across health, social care and education. We want to develop a culture of respect for human rights across services.
If you share our vision, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your experience and interest in the charity and role.
Our vision is a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TRC was set up in 2010 to provide a free, confidential and non-judgemental specialist support service run by women for women and girls who have experienced any form of rape, sexual abuse or sexual violence at any time in their lives. We are a feminist organisation and we actively challenge the values, beliefs and behaviours that contribute to women’s
oppression. Our mission is to raise awareness about sexual violence through providing training, guidance and information and working in partnership with local service providers and communities to promote the values of TRC.
We are looking for women who hold feminist values and principles and who are passionate about the mission and values of TRC. We are particularly looking for Trustees who have relevant qualifications and/or experience in the following areas:
- Safeguarding, offering support to the chair and safeguarding leads with the management of safeguarding cases and keeping up to date with best practice
- Legal and Governance, including strategic planning and understanding of the wider political Greater Manchester landscape
- Human resources and personnel management, including a knowledge of employment legislation
- Financial management, planning and budgeting
- Public Relations, Marketing and fundraising, including awareness raising and campaigning through social media
- Capacity building and training, especially for volunteers
- Women’s health and mental health, outreach and partnership work with local services
We are a feminist charity providing essential support for survivors of sexual abuse and rape in Greater Manchester.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
We're seeking Trustees with expertise in grant making, the charity sector, finance or marketing to guide funding decisions and grow local philanthropy and benefit communities and charities across Essex.
Application Deadline
10/3/2025
Job Description
Become a Trustee and Make a Difference in Essex Next year marks 30 years of Essex Community Foundation (ECF) backing the charities at the heart of Essex, Southend & Thurrock. Each year we award grants to 500+ local organisations, supported by 200+ donors and fundholders. Why join our Board? Use your skills to shape funding that changes lives. Gain insight into the charity sector and work with people passionate about stronger communities. We’re recruiting voluntary Trustees with expertise in: • Grant making • Charity/voluntary sector • Finance • Marketing & Communications First-time or experienced Trustees welcome. We provide a full induction, ongoing training and mentoring. Commitment: Board meets 4× a year (in person/virtual). Roles are unpaid; expenses covered. We are passionate about our board reflecting the diverse communities we serve. Ready to help us grow our impact? Get in touch to learn more and apply.
Location
Essex
Working from
Hybrid
Remuneration
Voluntary role but expenses paid.
How to apply
Please submit your application via our website by 5pm on Friday 3 October 2025. Interested candidates can download our trustee Recruitment Information Pack via our website. Your Application must include your CV, and a short personal statement responding to three questions found in the pack. If you would like to have a chat with one of our current trustees, then please just email our recruitment team and we will arrange for a telephone call.
We are looking for a dedicated Volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the financial well-being of the charity as we grow and respond to increasing need. Becoming a Treasurer at Shiloh means more than just numbers. You’ll be helping us build stronger futures for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. It’s a chance to use your skills for good and to be part of a dedicated, friendly team.
As Treasurer, you will:
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Work closely with the Board, Chief Executive, and Finance Manager
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Ensure our finances remain sustainable, compliant, and transparent
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Be part of a passionate team committed to lasting change for people affected by homelessness
General Responsibilities of a Trustee
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Ensure the charity focuses on its purpose and all activities align with its aims and objectives
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Comply with the governing document and meet all legal requirements
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Act in the charity’s best interests
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Prepare for meetings, seek advice when needed, and make informed decisions
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Contribute to Shiloh’s strategy and policies, and support and guide the Chief Executive and staff team
Specific Responsibilities of the Treasurer
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Ensure the charity’s financial affairs are legal, constitutional, and in line with accepted accounting practice and Charity Commission guidelines
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Oversee accurate record-keeping and effective financial procedures and controls
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Lead the Finance Sub-Group (with the CEO and Finance Manager) to monitor financial health and report key updates at Board meetings (e.g. income/expenditure, balance sheet, cash flow, reserves)
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Oversee the timely preparation of the annual budget and recommend its adoption to the Board
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Guide trustees in assessing the financial viability of plans, proposals, and feasibility studies
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Ensure financial resources meet both present and future needs
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Maintain a robust overview of financial risks facing the charity
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Oversee the production of financial reports, returns, accounts, and independent examinations
What We’re Looking For
Knowledge and Understanding
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Experience in charity finance and fundraising
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Financial qualifications (desirable)
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Previous Treasurer experience (desirable)
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Trustee board or committee experience
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Knowledge of restricted, unrestricted, and designated funds
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Knowledge of Gift Aid
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Understanding of governance and the voluntary sector
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Awareness of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
Key Skills and Abilities
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Strong analytical skills to assess proposals and financial implications
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Ability to lead Finance Sub-Group meetings ahead of Board meetings
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Availability to provide occasional ad hoc support to staff on finance-related queries
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Able to build strong relationships and act as an ambassador for Shiloh
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Collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives
Personal Attributes
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Commitment to Shiloh’s vision and values
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Good listener, open to feedback and other perspectives
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Positive, problem-solving attitude
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High integrity and commitment to the Seven Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who They Are
YMCA Henley, founded in 1857, is a well-established charity and a Registered Provider of Social Housing. The organisation provides affordable housing for young people through 31 self-contained studio apartments and flats. In addition, the “Y-Centre” offers community activities via a purpose-built pavilion, with sporting activities centred mainly on football—at junior level on grass pitches in partnership with local organisations, and at adult level on a floodlit, all-weather playing surface.
The Role
The Honorary Treasurer applies their financial knowledge and experience to work alongside the Finance Manager in overseeing the organisation’s financial affairs. They ensure that all practices are legal, constitutional, and in line with accepted accounting standards.
The role includes ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission and the Regulator of Social Housing. This involves reviewing financial reports, returns, and draft statutory accounts prepared by staff.
The Honorary Treasurer chairs meetings of the Finance and Development Committee, which monitors and reports to the Trustee Board on a quarterly basis. They also liaise, where necessary, with the Independent External Financial Examiner to finalise statutory accounts for presentation and approval by the Trustee Board.
A full role description is available, along with a comprehensive induction programme and potential handover.
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Peterborough Women’s Aid are excited to announce the opportunity for a fundraising specialist to join our Board of Trustees.
About Peterborough Women's Aid
Peterborough Women’s Aid mission is to provide a specialist response to domestic abuse and violence against women and girls; empower victims to be in control of their own future and create everlasting change. We are a growing and aspirational organisation.
What will you be doing?
It’s not just about strategy, governance and finance, though these are important. It’s about bringing a wealth of different voices, skills and experiences to the table, and harnessing your energy, creativity and commitment to make a real difference. This is a voluntary position, but expenses are reimbursed.
The role of a trustee is varied and rewarding. It includes:
· Ensuring compliance with the values and objectives of PWA
· Agreeing all new policies and procedures
· Overseeing financial plans and budgets
· Approving the annual business plan
· Oversee the organisation’s fundraising plans and strategy
· Provide guidance and advice to the trustee board on fundraising
· Oversee organisational fundraising and ensure it is carried out in legal, transparent and accountable ways
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees act as a group and not as individuals.
Commitment
You will be required to attend a minimum of 8 meetings per year which are held on weekday evenings. These are currently being held on line however this may change. There are also two away day events in person. Three-year term, with a maximum of two terms.
What are we looking for?
· Someone with sufficient fundraising/income generation experience.
· An understanding of the UK charity sector.
· A thorough understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice.
· Experience of diverse fundraising practices, including trusts and foundations, individual giving, major donors, corporate, community and events.
· Excellent networking skills, influencing and communication skills.
· Knowledge of the Peterborough area.
· Experience of strategic planning.
· Strong leadership skills.
· The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
· A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
PWA values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination of all forms. We encourage and welcome applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from minoritised women and younger women. We also welcome applicants with lived experience of VAWG services.
What difference will you make?
You could help to shape our future and ensure that we continue to deliver our vital, life-saving work supporting survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Before you apply
The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting PWA with their recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. To apply please submit your CV/LinkedIn Profile, along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join PWA, the skills and experience you will bring to the board and what you would hope to get out of the role. If you’d like to have an informal conversation before applying, we’d be happy to speak with you. Please send applications and enquiries to the TrusteeWorks team at the email address provided.
Application deadline: 24th October 2025
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Trustees play a vital role in ensuring Airdrie Foodbank meets its core purpose by overseeing the management and administration of the charity and ensuring that the foodbank has a clear strategy in line with our vision and goals.
Key tasks
Fundraising Lead Trustee Responsibilities:
- to work alongside the Trustee board to set our strategic Fundraising goals and track that funds and grants are sought and applied-for to fulfil the charity’s strategy and objectives
- to work with the rest of the Board to plan the level of funds required to ensure the effective running of the charity
- chair the Fundraising sub-committee, consisting of staff and foodbank volunteers
- engage staff and volunteers with the foodbank’s fundraising strategy, emphasising that fundraising is everyone’s responsibility
- to assist the Foodbank staff in the organisation of local fundraising opportunities to support the running of the charity
- to help dovetail our local efforts with Trussell’s national fundraising campaigns and events throughout the year
- to support the staff with the writing of high-quality grant applications that are in line with the charity’s strategy and objectives
- to regularly update the rest of the board at Trustee board meetings, or other communication in between, with relevant information and/or developments regarding fundraising or grant applications.
Key Responsibilities along with the board of trustees include:
- to approve, support, and guide the charity’s purpose, vision, strategy, goals and objectives
- to manage the charity’s resources responsibly, including ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk, and not over-commit the charity
- to ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity, responding to changes in the local community as appropriate to ensure that key risks are identified, monitored, and controlled appropriately
- to ensure appropriate financial plans are in place, budgets are monitored, and progress is evaluated
- to review and approve financial statements
- to help promote the organisation to key stakeholders and beneficiaries
- to ensure the charity has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice, including employment, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, and GDPR compliance/data protection
- to prepare for and regularly attend and participate in board and sub-committee meetings and any Trustee away days.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:
- a knowledge of and commitment to the work of the Brent Foodbank
- a passion for the foodbank’s vision and strategy
- a knowledge, ability and passion for fundraising and grant applications
- an ability and experience to contribute to any fundraising and grants matters in a supportive and confident manner
- experience of working or volunteering in a governance role or equivalent experience
- an ability and experience to contribute to matters in a supportive and confident manner
- the ability to listen and engage with people with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences
- an understanding of our local community and the services, agencies, faith communities and other groups within it
We welcome applications from new and experienced Trustees.
What difference will you make?
By serving as lead trustee and leading the fundraising sub-committee at the food bank, you are part of providing a vital support function in our local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Brent Foodbank.
Please provide a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
You will join for a three-year term which can be extended.
The role of Trustee is not remunerated
You may be required to have a DBS check depending on your duties as a trustee
Applicants must be primarily resident in the UK when applying for this post. This is to enable successful applicants to fulfil the duties of this post and have access to any systems or programs required for the role in line with the charity’s data protection policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trustee for the Mustard Tree
Can you help us grow our support for often-marginalised communities and people facing barriers to opportunities?
You could be a trustee for the Mustard Tree, a Reading-based Christian charity that reduces health and social inequalities, builds stronger communities, and gives a voice to the unheard.
About us
Set up in 2003, the Mustard Tree Foundation (Reading), known as The Mustard Tree, is a charity where we are passionate that every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is to develop the work we do in Reading, identifying unmet needs and innovating and growing projects which support individuals who are marginalised and facing disadvantage, delivering high-impact services to some of Reading’s most underrepresented people. As a charity with a Christian ethos, the projects we generate are inspired by our faith and are thus are designed to serve all sections of our diverse community.
We are an incorporated charity, with a financial turnover in 2024 of £335k. Our three focused projects: Engage, Rahab and Starting Point, all support different communities, whilst linked to our common vision.
The role and what we are looking for in a new trustee
Trustees are the people who make the top-level decisions for our charity. Our Board includes people with experience and skills in our work and we’d expect new trustees to have strong empathy with our cause and with the needs of our beneficiaries.
You don’t necessarily need prior experience of charity trusteeship, although that would be welcome. You need to have a Christian faith and participate with us in prayer.
We are especially looking for people with skills and understanding of financial management in a not-for-private-profit context; a grasp of fundraising strategy; or understanding of HR management and compliance, but we don’t expect you to have all three of those abilities!
If you can think strategically and plan long-term, you have the primary skills needed by our trustees; you’ll also need to be able to work collectively with other Board members. Support from our paid employees is always available, as they will be dealing with the day-to-day running of the organisation.
We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds to join our charity. We want to expand the diversity of our board, in all meanings of the word, and strongly welcome applications from people from less-represented groups.
We ask for at least five hours of your time per month, which includes all meetings, discussions, etc. You will need access to digital communications, as much of our charity’s business is run that way.
What do you get as a volunteer trustee with our organisation?
- An opportunity to exercise your strategic planning skills, probably in a different environment or context
- An opportunity to influence and collectively-lead an organisation supporting often-marginalised communities
- A chance to expand and implement your understanding of our work
- A chance to augment your experience of charities
- A boost to your career and CV, if needed
- Satisfaction of helping an organisation that supports communities in Reading, thus giving something back to your community
- Induction training from us; training, support and assistance from local charity-support & advice agencies
What do we get?
- Your strategic skills, knowledge, understanding or experience
- Your abilities to influence plans for our charity’s future
- Enhancement to our overall governance and the Board of trustees; improvement in our charity governance and operational growth
- Your participation in our collective decision-making, contributing to all areas of our charity work
- Your enthusiasm
What do our beneficiaries get?
- The ability to continue our support to access opportunities, as we plant hope and cultivate change
- A forward-looking and agile organisation, with a well-informed and well-managed Board of trustees
How to apply
This appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer a no-obligation discussion by phone or video. A detailed Role Description and Person Specification can be made available to you upon request.
Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references, to completion of an online Safeguarding course and an Enhanced DBS check.
Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, and an interview offered as soon as mutually convenient.
I need to know more
Contact Mike Allen via Apply Now below for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams/Zoom/phone)
Securing our Future: championing sustainable, innovative care and strengthening community impact.
This is a pivotal moment to join St Helena. Under our Securing our Future programme, we took action to protect our specialist palliative care and bereavement support services for north east Essex. This has been a challenging period for the hospice sector as we navigate rising costs, increasing demand and evolving income streams. We have been innovating how we deliver truly person-centred care whilst diversifying our income streams, with an increasingly commercial focus to how we deliver our charitable purposes.
This role forms part of the board of St Helena Hospice Trading Ltd, the wholly owned trading susidiary of St Helena Hospice. As we continue to diversify our income to support specialist palliative and bereavement care across north east Essex, our trading company plays a vital role in generating sustainable revenue through retail and enterprise.
To help us thrive, we are recruiting two new Trustees:
- A philanthropic leader with a proven track record in major gifts, diversified fundraising strategy and nurturing high-net-worth relationships
- A digital strategist skilled in digital transformation, data-driven decision-making and enhancing online engagement.
Please read the candidate pack for more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer Trustee English Language Teaching Experience – International House London
Job Description
Trustee - International House London (English Language Teaching (ELT) background preferred)
International House Trust Ltd (trading as International House London, IH London), a registered UK charity is seeking passionate and dedicated new Trustee to join their Board and help drive the mission of delivering high-quality language and communication training that unlocks human potential. As a global leader in language teaching, teacher training, and trainer development, IH London is committed to creating meaningful change in the world by fostering effective communication.
We are particularly committed to creating an inclusive environment and are actively seeking applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women and individuals from underrepresented communities, to ensure that our Board truly reflects the communities we serve. Your unique perspective and expertise will help us expand our impact and create lasting change.
Vision: Do you want to be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organization that brings people together and acts as a force for positive change? If so, we want to hear from you!
Specific Expertise: We are actively seeking for candidates with specific expertise and experience in English Language Teaching (ELT) to offer strategic oversight on language training programs.
Location: Remote
Report to: Chair of Board of Trustees
Time commitment: Quarterly Board and Committee Meetings (normally remote), ad hoc issues etc.
Remuneration: This is an unpaid voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed
Responsibilities: As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future direction of IH London.
Key responsibilities include:
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Contributing to the strategic and long-term direction of IH London
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Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and aligning resources with objectives
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Protecting and promoting the reputation of IH London and acting in the best interests of the charity
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Ensuring financial stability, sustainability, and effective risk management
Person Specification:
We are looking for candidates who can bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to provide oversight at a senior level to join our strong and committed Trustee Board including:
Essential
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A strong track record in education, with clear evidence of career progression including teaching experience and holding a senior position of responsibility.
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Proven leadership skills. You will display a record of leadership and a proven track record of working at strategic and senior levels, with an ability to provide sound governance and oversight alongside objective, independent judgment.
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Communication skills. Demonstrable effective written and oral communication skills, the ability to influence others and to advocate on behalf of IH London.
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Strategic thinking ability. You will demonstrate a proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex concepts and actively contribute to the strategic direction setting of IH London, both over the long and short term.
Desirable
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Extensive experience in English Language Teaching (ELT), both in the UK and internationally.
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Demonstrated engagement with wider industry bodies and professional networks.
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A history of sharing expertise and knowledge with colleagues and peers.
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Experience of working within a commercial education environment.
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Awareness of recent developments and innovations in learning technologies.
Application process
If you are interested in joining the Board of one of the world’s most respected English Language educational brands, please submit a CV and a brief covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills can contribute to our success.
Applications should be sent by 5pm 16 October 2025
The selection process for shortlisted candidates will include an online conversation with the Chief Executive and a meeting with a group of Trustees.
Applications should be sent by 5pm 16 October 2025
The selection process for shortlisted candidates will include an online conversation with the Chief Executive and a meeting with a group of Trustees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Huddersfield and Kirklees Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.
You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background.
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The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.