Charity trustees volunteer roles
This is an exciting time for the Helen Bamber Foundation Group as we continue to grow our impact and strengthen our services for survivors of torture, trafficking, and human cruelty and those seeking protection. Our work is more crucial than ever, as we advocate for vulnerable individuals within a challenging and evolving global landscape.
This year, we are looking to find five inspirational Trustees to join the Group supporting Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid, comprising three new Trustees for Helen Bamber Foundation and two new Trustees for Asylum Aid. We are also looking for one of those new Trustees to sit on both Boards.
At Helen Bamber Foundation we are looking for three trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas: policy, advocacy, public affairs or strategic communications; clinical or therapeutic experience; or human rights expertise.
At Asylum Aid, we are looking for two trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas: finance and accounting or someone with lived experience of being an asylum seeker, refugee or having sought another form of humanitarian protection in the UK, or of statelessness.
As a trustee of Helen Bamber Foundation or Asylum Aid, you will be part of a small team of volunteers who are collectively responsible for developing and guiding the strategic direction of the organisation and steering the long-term stability of your charity.
At Helen Bamber Foundation we are looking for three trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas: policy, advocacy, public affairs or strategic communications; clinical or therapeutic experience; or human rights expertise.
At Asylum Aid, we are looking for two trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas: finance and accounting or someone with lived experience of being an asylum seeker, refugee or having sought another form of humanitarian protection in the UK, or of statelessness.
For details of how to apply and who to speak to get find out more about this opportunity, please refer to the Trustee Recruitment Pack.
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Moneyfacts Research Foundation (Charity No 1211382) is a newly formed charity and is looking for two additional trustees. It is supported and financed by Moneyfacts Group plc, the UK’s leading provider of Interest rate data.
Moneyfacts Research Foundation has been set up to widen research and knowledge of Interest rates – their use and effects.
Moneyfacts Research Foundation’s Objects are:
- To advance by all available means the education, research and understanding of economics and, in particular, interest rates, their use and purpose and their economic, monetary and domestic objectives and consequences
- The study of the skills and expertise required in interest rate setting, data collection and analysis
Trustee Duties
In addition to their statutory duties, Trustees will be expected to:
- Attend Board meetings 3-4 times a year, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions and scrutinise board papers.
- Offer advice and support to the board regarding the continuous development and improvement of Moneyfacts Research Foundation.
- To assist the board in networking within the sector.
- Use their knowledge and experience to help the board reach sound decisions.
Person Specification
We are looking for trustees willing to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role, who will widen the diversity of thinking on our board.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in the finance sector.
- Willingness and ability to understand their responsibilities and liabilities as a trustee and to act in the best interests of the charity.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a board member.
- Good communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
- Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
Terms of Appointment
- This is an appointment for an initial period of two years.
- This has to be an unpaid voluntary position because it is a charity, but all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- Attend Board meetings 3-4 times a year. Currently meetings are held in person in Norwich.
The Charity’s main activity is the publication of INTEREST, a journal which comes out every 6 weeks to coincide with Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee meetings.
All the above may sound a bit dry & boring, but actually we’re really quite nice!
Moneyfacts Research Foundation has been set up to widen research and knowledge of Interest rates – their use and effects.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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MenWalkTalk has been developing at a pace and is now looking for new Trustees to help strengthen the Board to continue the growth.
Our Trustees play a vital role in making sure that MenWalkTalk achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity ensuring that MenWalkTalk has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable MenWalkTalk to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that Trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Duties:
- Support and provide advice on MenWalkTalk’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee MenWalkTalk’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
- Review and approve MenWalkTalk’s financial statements.
- Provide support and challenge to MenWalkTalk’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
- Contribute to regular reviews of MenWalkTalk’s own governance. Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect MenWalkTalk’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
- Contribute to the broader promotion of MenWalkTalk’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
As a small charity, there will be times when the Trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. The ideal candidates will have 3 or more years previous governance experience in the UK charity sector.
Personal skills and qualities
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as Trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
- Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office.
- This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment
- Attending 6-9 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held remotely each month.
- Attending 2 annual strategy / training days
Committee membership
Membership of at least one of the Trustee committees attending relevant meetings and reporting back to the Board.
To provide support to any adult male, whether they may have experienced, or are experiencing, a mental health issue or not.
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About Remus Horse Sanctuary
We are a charity in Essex that provides lifelong care for rescued horses, ponies, donkeys, and other animals. We promote animal welfare and responsible ownership.
Why Join Us?
Becoming a trustee is a chance to make a real difference. You’ll help guide the charity’s future, support animal welfare, and work with a passionate team.
What Trustees Do
- Ensure the charity serves the public good
- Follow legal and governance rules
- Act in the charity’s best interests
- Help shape strategy and monitor progress
- Represent and promote the charity’s values
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome all backgrounds, especially those with experience in:
- Fundraising (strategy, donor engagement, grants)
- Legal (charity or animal welfare law)
- HR (people management, safeguarding, volunteer coordination)
What You Need
- Strategic leadership experience
- Strong communication skills
- (Bonus) Knowledge of the UK charity sector
Commitment
- 3-year term (renewable up to 6 years)
- 4 board meetings per year (in Essex or online)
- Voluntary role (expenses reimbursed)
Person Spec
Essential
- Experience of guiding and directing an organisation at a strategic level during periods of pressure change and development
- Confident and effective communication skills
Desirable
- An understanding of the UK Charity sector and fundraising processes within this context.
Terms of office
- Trustees are appointed for a three-year term of office, renewal for three further terms to a maximum of six years.
- This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Please apply with a short cover letter and your CV. We’re happy to chat informally before you apply. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and informal discussion with the Chair and Founder.
Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary provides a lifetime of help and care for horses, ponies, goats & sheep, who are victims of physical and mental abuse




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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Role description:
The Robin Cancer Trust is the UK’s only testicular, ovarian and germ cell cancer charity, and our mission is to save lives. Our vision is to reach every young person in the UK with our life-saving cancer campaigns, and we are looking for new trustees from across the UK to work alongside our staff to make this a reality!
Our impact:
• We educate young people to give them the best chance of surviving these cancers.
• We engage young people with humour to break the stigma of talking about these cancers.
• We empower young people affected by these cancers to thrive.
Our values:
• Respect: Not only for the important work we undertake, but also the people who support our mission. We believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication between ourselves and to our community.
• Creativity: We are a small team with a big vision – in order to drive the change we want to see in the world, we must innovate, disrupt and experiment.
• Trust: We are accountable to each other & our beneficiaries. We are responsible for upholding these values and the quality of work we undertake – and will do so with integrity at all times.
If our mission, vision, and values inspire you and resonate with you, please apply to join our Board of Trustees – we want to hear from you.
What we’re looking for…
We believe in letting our community lead us - and we hope to build a board that reflects this.
Whether you’re an established leader in your field, or an aspiring leader looking to gain experience; whether you’ve been directly affected by testicular, ovarian or germ cell cancer, or are passionate about supporting the cancer community; whether you have years of experience in the charity sector, or have been inspired by our mission to give back – we want you to help lead our charity, and work with the staff team to help us reach a diverse nationwide audience with our life-saving cancer awareness, education and support programmes.
We know we are not as diverse as we want to be, so we are actively searching for people who share our passion for our mission, with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, to collectively make a difference.
We’re particularly interested in hearing from you if you have experience in any of the following:
- Marketing and Brand.
- Fundraising across different income streams, with a particular interest in Corporate, Events, and developing new income streams.
What’s in it for you?
You will be driving forward change, helping make our vision become a reality, and directly impacting the lives of young people across the country affected by germ cell cancers. In short, you will help save lives.
You will gain invaluable knowledge in strategic planning – helping us identify new opportunities for growth, as well as facing the challenges that occur in an ever-evolving sector. You will develop skills in new areas – working closely with other members of the board and the staff team to deliver our key objectives. You will also have the chance to learn from new experiences – having the opportunity to take part in our networking, fundraising events, and awareness activities in the community.
Don’t just take our word for it, here are some quotes from current and past trustees (we promise we didn’t make them say this…)
● ‘It's a privilege to be a Trustee – an awesome experience that I’d highly recommend’
● ‘I feel lucky to be a Trustee of such a brilliant charity’
● ‘It's amazing to see the impact and how far we've come in such a short amount of time’
● ‘It's not all give - you get a lot back and are always learning and challenging yourself’
● ‘It feels like being part of a community with colleagues building a movement, not a charity’
The commitment from you...
Your passion, experience, knowledge (and time).We ask our trustees to commit to a monthly virtual meeting (approx. 1.5 hours), along with a few hours per month to support the staff team and deliver strategic goals. This is a minimum, but often trustees commit to take on additional responsibilities within projects, or within their specialities.
How do I apply?
We are supporting anonymous recruitment for this role, so please apply below by submitting your CV, and your covering letter – which is your opportunity to tell us all about yourself, your experiences, your knowledge, and most importantly your passion for our cause and why you want to be a trustee of The Robin Cancer Trust.
Deadline for applications: 30th October
We reserve the right to close applications earlier than the closing date, depending on the number of responses. We will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible and are looking at short listing applications and arranging interviews in November,
If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for this trustee role, please let us know so we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.
Our vision is to reach every young person in the UK with our life-saving cancer campaigns




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Skelmersdale & District Foodbank are looking for someone with accounting experience to join the board as a trustee to advise on financial matters, ensure we meet our financial obligations, and help us build a sound financial strategy.
What will you be doing?
The Treasurer leads the financial affairs of the charity and ensures that they are conducted within required legal and accounting best practice, working with the Chairperson and other trustees to ensure the financial viability and development of the organisation.
Treasurer’s key tasks:
- ensure the board fulfils its financial responsibilities
- ensure that the food bank has proper systems for budgeting, financial control, insurance and reporting
- inform the trustee board members of the finances of the food bank by written report, at least on a quarterly basis ensuring that the board have a clear picture of the financial health of the food bank
- ensure that financial reports: are comprehensible and properly discussed at trustee board meetings; are provided in the proper format and at the proper time, as required by the relevant charity regulator body (Charity Commission of England & Wales); have properly appointed auditors or independent examiners, as our income is over £25K
Other 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 and efficiently, ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk, and do not over-commit the charity
- to ensure the charity is accountable, actively complying with statutory accounting and reporting requirements and the law.
- to ensure that key risks are identified, monitored and controlled appropriately
- to ensure appropriate financial plans are in place, budgets are monitored, progressed and evaluated and ensure the charity is accountable, actively complying with statutory accounting and reporting requirements and the law
- to ensure the charity has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice, including employment, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and GDPR compliance/data protection
- to prepare for, regularly attend, and participate in board and subcommittee meetings and any trustee away days.
- acting with reasonable care and skill, giving your time, thought and energy to your role.
- serving as an additional promoter of the food bank in the community, promoting the organisation to key stakeholders and beneficiaries, and present on behalf of the food bank at meetings and conferences as and when required
What are we looking for?
We are looking for people who want to help their local community. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:
- a knowledge of and commitment to the work of Skelmersdale & District Foodbank
- a passion for combating poverty within Skelmersdale and its surrounding areas
- previous experience or an ability in: financial accounting and reporting procedures; communicating financial information to those who may have little or no financial background; keeping all financial records up to date
- willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- an ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- willingness to speak their mind
- the ability to think creatively
Applications are particularly welcome from people who live or work in West Lancashire and who reflect Skelmersdale’s diverse community.
Whatever your background, we want to make sure you are supported and empowered and enjoy your time volunteering with us. We know that having volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds, with varying experiences, can help to make what we do as effective as possible. As such, we welcome all applicants regardless of age, religion or beliefs, disability, ethnic background, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation
What difference will you make?
By leading on the financial matters of the food bank operation, you are part of providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Skelmersdale & District Foodbank.
Applications are particularly welcome from people who live or work in West Lancashire and who reflect Skelmersdale’s diverse community.
You must be 18 or over to apply for this role, and you must not be disqualified from acting as a trustee and declare any conflict of interest whilst carrying out the duties of 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.
Trustees - Derbyshire Cricket Foundation
The Derbyshire Cricket Foundation are seeking to recruit several new voluntary Trustees to join our Board and support the work we do across Derbyshire to empower communities and improve lives through cricket.
We are seeking Trustees with diverse skills and experience, who care about improving lives through cricket or sport, and share our belief that cricket should be “a game for everyone”. A deep knowledge of cricket is not essential. We are seeking Trustees who can make a general contribution to the strategic oversight and governance of our business, and we’re also keen to add Trustees to our Board who have any of the following skills and experience.
· Finance – to be our Finance Director and Chair our Audit Committee
· Charitable Fund Raising
· Business Development
· Safeguarding
More information about the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation, the role of a Trustee, the time commitment involved, and the application process can be found in our Recruitment Pack.
Who We Are
The Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) is a registered charity that improves lives and empowers communities across Derbyshire through cricket. We also serve as the governing body for recreational cricket in Derbyshire – one of 39 county organisations working with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to support a network of grassroots clubs and leagues to develop and sustain the game. Our ambition is that cricket will be the most inclusive team sport, and our strategy, “A Game for Everyone, outlines our plan to achieve this in Derbyshire. More information about what we do is included in our Recruitment Pack and in our 2024 Impact report.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking several new voluntary Trustees to complement a strong group of existing Trustees who make up our Board. We are keen to attract candidates with diverse skills and experience and who can provide different perspectives and constructive challenge, support delivery of our strategy, and help us be the high-performing Board that cricket and communities across Derbyshire deserve.
We are seeking Trustees who can make a general contribution to the strategic oversight and governance of our business, and we’re also particularly keen to add Trustees with any of the following skills and experience.
· Finance – to be our Finance Director and Chair our Audit Committee
· Charitable Fund Raising
· Business Development
· Safeguarding
What’s involved?
As a Trustee of the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation you share ultimate responsibility for governing a charity and directing how it is managed and run, but the roles are largely “eyes-on, hands-off”, as our members of staff manage the day-to-day operational business of the DCF.
We have six Board meetings a year, typically of 2.5 hours duration. Board meetings are held on midweek evenings, start at 5.30pm, and are usually hosted at the Derbyshire CCC Central Co-Op County Ground in Derby. All our Board meetings have a hybrid format, so that Trustees can attend remotely via Teams if they need that flexibility.
Trustees are also expected to be a member of one of our Board committees, which will be aligned with their areas of interest or experience. This will typically involve attending a further 1-2 meetings per year. There may be further opportunities for Trustees to support our work or events, but we appreciate that the role is a voluntary commitment and respect that our Trustees will need to balance their time with other commitments.
The role is voluntary and unpaid. Trustees are initially appointed for a 3 year term, with an option to serve a further two terms, up to a maximum of 9 years. A comprehensive induction will be provided for new Trustees, to ensure they have good understanding of the role and the DCF business.
How can I find out more?
Our recruitment pack includes more information about the DCF and the ro
Anybody wanting to discuss the opportunity further before applying can contact our Managing Director, Richard Wood.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through our on-line application form and candidates should also send their CV in support of their application.
The closing date for application is 17 October, 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview during the first half of November.
Commitment to Equality
At the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) we are committed to ensuring that cricket is accessible, safe, and welcoming to all, and to the principles of equality of opportunity. We aim to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics outlined in the Equality Act, 2010; age, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion/belief or sexual orientation. In line with these commitments we will seek to recruit a diverse workforce of high quality, high performing individuals who have the specific competencies (qualifications/knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours) required for defined roles which will support achievement of our mission, strategy, and business plan. All applicants will have equality of opportunity during our selection processes, and decisions will solely be based on an individual’s ability to meet the requirements of the role. All applying candidates will be required to complete the DCF Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone involved in cricket and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services and are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and the ECB requirements to ensure that all children participating in Cricket have a safe, positive and fun experience, whatever their level of involvement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join us at The Bridge and help shape the future of women’s health and wellbeing
At The Bridge, we believe in creating a society where equity is the norm, where women’s voices are heard, and where health and wellbeing rights are respected and met. Based in Southwark, our women’s health and wellbeing centre brings together a gym, café, community programmes, to provide kind, nurturing spaces for women to connect, grow, and thrive.
We are now seeking to recruit new Trustees to strengthen our Board as we enter the next stage of our strategy (2025–2028), building sustainability and deepening our impact.
Why join us?
- Be part of a values-led charity with a 100-year history of supporting women in London.
- Contribute to an inclusive and vibrant community hub that blends wellness, social connection, exercise, and shared experiences
- Help guide our social enterprise activities (gym, café, and venue hire) that generate income and impact.
- Support our dedicated team in delivering our ambitious impact and sustainability plan
Who we’re looking for?
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Sales & Marketing – to help us grow awareness of The Bridge and strengthen income through our gym, café, and venue hire.
- Community Projects – to guide our co-created programmes and ensure we remain rooted in women’s lived experiences.
- Social Enterprise Development – to support innovation and long-term financial sustainability through income-generating initiatives.
Previous trustee experience is not required — we welcome applications from people who bring professional expertise, lived experience, and a passion for women’s health and equity.
What’s involved?
- Trustees meet around six times a year (with sub-committee involvement as appropriate) and one Saturday a year for an away day.
- There is the option to attend a weekly staff meeting and/or the bi-annual staff away day
- The role is voluntary but we will cover any out-of-pocket travel expenses
- We provide induction, training, and support to ensure Trustees feel confident in their role.
How to apply
If you share our vision and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear fr om you.
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This is an exciting opportunity to become involved in a prestigious charity at the forefront of key issues on child protection. Founded in 1955, Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB) helps vulnerable children who are separated from their family overseas.
We are looking for a new trustee, preferably with public affairs and stakeholder management expertise, to help us deliver on our ambitious new strategy.
Background:
CFAB is a unique charity that has the capacity to change the lives of vulnerable children at a time when demand for its services is growing year on year. We are led by a dedicated and committed staff and a Board of Trustees who have built on the organisation’s longstanding record of achievement to position us firmly for the future. With a balanced budget and strong reserves, CFAB can now achieve more by increasing its earned income to deliver direct services, by growing its philanthropic funds to reach more children who find themselves outside the system, and by expanding its training offer to strengthen our role as a sector leader in this specialist field.
What makes CFAB Special:
CFAB is the only charity in the UK with a specially qualified children’s international social work team. We use expertise gathered over 70 years to ensure that vulnerable children are cared for and protected, no matter where they come from. We operate through our International Social Service network to professionally evaluate care options in more than 120 countries – giving children with family overseas the best possible chance of a secure, stable and loving home – and wherever possible reuniting them with family members.
CFAB runs the UK’s only professional, free Advice Line dedicated to international child protection, and provides specialist consultancy to help resolve complex international cases. CFAB also provides training to disseminate learning on how best to manage inter-country social work cases involving children and families. We also advocate for legislation and best practice to meet children’s needs and to ensure families separated by international borders are supported to reunite when this is in the child’s best interests.
Who we are looking for:
If you have an interest in child protection or children’s rights, as well as a background in public affairs or stakeholder management, we’d love to hear from you. This is a chance to be a trustee for a well-known charity that is making a real difference in children’s lives. You’ll be joining a dedicated and friendly group of trustees with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds. The board recently agreed on an ambitious new strategy that emphasises the enhancement of CFAB’s public profile. We are looking for trustees who can help us deliver on that, through their expertise and enthusiasm.
We welcome applications from those who are experience trustees as well as those who do not have previous experience as a trustee, but who have relevant personal experience and are willing to show a commitment to CFAB and our mission.
To make an application, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification requirements. We will be holding interviews on a rolling basis, with a view to appointing someone by October 2025.
Role Description:
A. Public Affairs and Stakeholder Management Trustee Role Description
Role description
The Trustee should:
- provide leadership to the Board in the area of public affairs, policy and stakeholder management. This could include a focus on PR, public affairs, external communications or local government engagement. You do not need to have experience in all areas.
- monitor decisions made at the Board in relation to Public Affairs and Policy work and ensure that they are implemented
- assist in setting the strategy of the organisation and in setting and monitoring performance against targets.
- actively participate as the key member of the sub-committee of the Board
- assist in securing additional exposure of CFAB’s work, particularly through facilitating opportunities with press, guiding digital publications (whether social media or online media opportunities) and amplifying CFAB’s voice with relevant audiences, including local and national government or supporters
As with all Trustees, this Trustee is also responsible for:
- ensuring CFAB complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- ensuring CFAB pursues its objects as defined in its Articles of Association, and that it uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
- ensuring CFAB operates within the parameters laid down by the CFAB Governance Manual
- safeguarding the reputation and values of CFAB
- ensuring the financial stability of CFAB and its effective and efficient administration
- protecting and managing the property of CFAB and ensuring proper investment of funds
- appointing and monitoring the performance of the Chief Executive
- representing CFAB externally
Every Trustee is asked to use their specific skills, knowledge and professional experience to help the Board of Trustees collectively reach sound decisions.
This includes ensuring Trustees:
- scrutinise Board papers and actively contribute to Board discussion
- participate in relevant committees
- respond to any request from the CEO, for advice and support to the CEO or other team members on specific initiatives
- remain conscious of any conflicts of loyalty or interest.
- take decisions solely with the best interests of CFAB in mind.
B. Person Specification
The Trustee should bring to CFAB a skill mix appropriate to the governance of CFAB, including:
1. Public Affairs Strategy
- Experience developing and advising on public affairs strategies that influence policy and public service priorities.
- Understanding of how to align public affairs with organisational goals and impact measurement.
2. Policy Understanding
- Strong grasp of local government structures, priorities, and decision-making processes.
- Knowledge of policy areas relevant to the charity’s mission (e.g. safeguarding, family services, children’s welfare).
3. Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement
- Ability to identify, map, and prioritise key stakeholders including local authorities, elected officials, council executives, and public sector partners.
- Strategic thinking around managing and nurturing high-value relationships over time.
4. Local Authority Relations
- Experience working within or alongside local authorities.
- Understanding of commissioning processes, partnership frameworks, and funding mechanisms in local government.
5. Advocacy and Influence
- Experience in shaping public debate, contributing to consultations, or influencing policy outcomes.
- Confidence in representing the charity at public meetings, sector forums, or roundtables.
6. Communication Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with senior stakeholders, writing policy briefings, and contributing to thought leadership.
- Ability to distil complex policy issues into accessible messages.
7. Strategic Governance Insight
- Understanding of the role of a trustee in public affairs oversight (e.g. ensuring activity is compliant with charity law).
- Ability to challenge and support the executive team in shaping an ethical and impacƞul engagement strategy.
8. Political Acumen
- Awareness of the political landscape at local and national levels, including the ability to identify risks and opportunities for engagement.
- Insight into how local priorities may shift due to political changes or economic pressures.
9. Crisis and Issues Management
- Experience supporting or advising on responses to public scrutiny, policy changes, or contentious issues involving local authorities.
10. Collaboration and Diplomacy
- Skilled at building consensus across diverse stakeholders.
- Sensitive to the reputational considerations of engaging with public bodies.
11. A clear commitment to CFAB’s values and beliefs and the fulfilment of its mission
C. Commitment
CFAB has four regular Board meetings per year of which one is held concurrent with the AGM. There is also a Marketing committee which meets four times per year, which the Trustee should attend wherever possible. Additional Extraordinary Board meetings may be called as necessary. Other trustees will participate in committees including: Finance & HR, Fundraising and Policy & Practice. Overall time commitment is approximately 2 – 3 hours a month.
CFAB exists to ensure that every child in the UK has the right to care, protection and family life, no matter where they come from.




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Become a trustee for your local Mind in Wales
Mind, the mental health charity and national organisation provides information, advice and support to anyone experiencing poor mental health. Minds also campaigns to improve services, change policy, raise awareness and promote understanding of mental health.
Mind Cymru is Mind in Wales. We aim to make sure everyone in Wales has access to the mental health information, support and services they need. We are here to make sure no-one in Wales faces a mental health problem alone.
We are currently working with our network of 16 local minds in Wales to recruit new trustees. Local Minds provide support and services at the heart of their communities, reaching almost 37,000 people a year in Wales.
Trustees are our most senior leaders. They set our strategic direction, make sure we are using our resources effectively and ensure we are having the greatest possible impact on our community. As part of a federated structure, trustees are expected to undertake duties in a manner that reflects Mind’s values and ethos.
We are looking for dedicated, empathetic and ambitious candidates to help make our mission a reality and lead us closer towards our ultimate ambition: a society where everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.
As a trustee you will:
- Think strategically and creatively.
- Lead the organisation towards fully achieving its commitment and ambition.
- Scrutinise the impact we’re having.
- Communicate clearly and sensitively in large group discussions.
- Use independent judgement to make decisions on behalf of the organisation. Be committed to our mission, vision and values.
Diversity is critical for a board to be effective, enabling varied discussions and active debate and decision making so that together we can have the greatest impact. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems and from all ethnic, socio-economic, religious and professional and personal backgrounds. Whether you’re an experienced trustee or taking your first steps into governance, if you have the commitment, values, and skills, we want to hear from you!
As a trustee, you will receive:
- Induction and training into the role.
- Opportunities to develop new skills.
- An annual appraisal to help support your development.
Time commitment
The trustee role is voluntary with expenses paid and a typical commitment of approximately 4-8 hours per month. Six board meetings per year take place -both in person or virtually via video conference. Plese note these numbers are a guide and may vary between local Minds.
To Apply
Below is a list of the local Minds in Wales who are currently recruiting. Please contact them for follow up information and a guide to their process please follow the link to their local Mind website.
· Brecon & District Mind
· Caerphilly Borough Mind
· Mind in Gwent
· North East Wales Mind
· Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Mind
Find out more about the Federation in Wales at our latest impact report HERE and find your nearest local Mind in Wales HERE.
Find out more about being a trustee as part of the Mind Federation
If you would like to find out more about the role of trustee and the support / personal development available to you contact Stuart Thomason
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Rowcroft Hospice is looking to recruit new Trustees to join the Board over the coming months.
Trustee
Remuneration: Voluntary, Unpaid - Reasonable travel expenses can be paid.
Commitment: Board meetings are held four times per year.
Term: Initial term of 3 years, renewable for up to two further 3-year terms.
Location: South Devon
Applications are invited from dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals with professional expertise in commercial business leadership and multi-sector board experience. Knowledge of the Charity sector would be an advantage.
Rowcroft is a well-respected and supported charity which has had a presence in the South West for over 40 years. It is committed to helping patients and families make the most of every moment. From Dartmouth to Dawlish, our teams provide comfort, support and a range of specialist services to care for 2500 patients with life limiting illnesses every year across South Devon. The charity is at an exciting stage of its development and has recently commenced an ambitious and challenging business plan to secure its future sustainability, ensuring it meets the changing demographic needs of the local community. Our care is provided at home, in the community and at our Inpatient Unit in Torquay. We’re committed to supporting families and carers for as long as they need us.
The present Board includes retired and working-age people with a range of clinical and business skills as well as rich life experiences. Board meetings are held four times per year with an additional small number of meetings in sub-committees.
You will represent the Hospice within the community and be an active participant in the building of strategy for the Hospice’s future development. The role of the Board is one of governance and strategic guidance, not executive management.
Rowcroft Hospice carries out DBS checks on relevant personnel upon appointment, including Trustees.
Closing Date: 9am 30th September 2025
Interview Date: Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th October 2025.
Interested?
If you have relevant experience and are interested in making a difference to this unique charity, please click the Apply button. You will be redirected to our site where you can see the Trustee Recruitment Pack and complete your application.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Shape the future of anticipatory grief support in Staffordshire for children and young people – Join us as a trustee
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· Human Resources
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· Financial Management and Accounting
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· Law
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· Operational Management
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· Attend Board meetings, relevant sub-groups, and charity events.
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· Provide your specialist expertise for the benefit of the charity.
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· Commit to a minimum four-year tenure.
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· Be hands-on and generous with your time – as a lean charity, your input will make a real difference.
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· Ensure Windmills complies with charity law, governing documents, and all relevant regulations.
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· Help us pursue our charitable objectives with clarity and purpose.
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· Contribute actively to strategic direction, policy setting, and performance evaluation.
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· Protect and manage the charity’s assets and funds responsibly.
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· Build strong working relationships with our Chief Executive and staff.
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· Use your skills, knowledge, and experience to support informed decision-making.
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· Be hands on with your time for the good of the charity.
External due diligence will include two referees and a standard DBS disclosure. All applications will be considered equally by the Trustees.
To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of children and young people when someone significant in their life is dying or has died.

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Who They Are
The Society of the Sacred Heart is an international order of women religious within the Catholic Church. In England and Wales, it is a registered charity working in the fields of education, spirituality, justice, and peace. Alongside caring for its members, the Society also uses its resources to support other charities, educational institutions, and faith-based organisations. Further information about the Society’s history and work can be found on its website.
The Role
The Society is seeking experienced Board or Committee members with senior-level expertise in finance, property, risk, or audit.
As members of the Finance Committee, appointees will contribute to ensuring that effective financial governance arrangements are in place and will assist in monitoring the Society’s financial performance. They will be expected to provide rigorous scrutiny, constructive challenge, and sound financial advice to the trustees and leadership team.
Applicants should be respectful of the Catholic beliefs and ethos of the Society.
Commitment
Following an induction day, the Finance Committee is expected to meet three times a year for two-hour sessions. Meetings will be held both online and in person at the Society’s offices in Hammersmith, London.
This is a voluntary role. All reasonable expenses, including travel and refreshments, will be covered.
Term Length
An initial commitment of three years is sought.
Skills and Expertise
The Society is looking to recruit individuals with a broad range of skills and experience, ideally including:
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Professional financial or property management qualifications (e.g. accountancy)
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Experience of serving on a Finance Committee or Board of Trustees
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Knowledge of charity law and accounting practice
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Senior-level experience of financial management, scrutiny, and planning
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Understanding of investments and portfolio management
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Awareness of organisational risk and risk management
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Familiarity with audit practice within charities
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Ability to interpret budgets and review audited accounts
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A collaborative and supportive approach
Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for pro-active, enthusiastic and motivated young professionals to join our board - you can help lead the strategic development of one of Dundee’s most promising and dynamic charities!
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are young people with lived experience of mental health and wellbeing challenges.
THE DETAILS
Feeling Strong is an exciting Dundee-based charity with the ambition to improve the lives of young people living with mental health and wellbeing challenges by fostering the skills, confidence and aspirations they need to flourish. Our services are designed by young people, delivered by young people for the benefit of young people, and we believe that this youth-led/peer-led approach is our biggest asset in tackling issues around mental health and wellbeing. We support stable recovery journeys for young people, lead campaigns to tackle societal issues, develop quality resources based on our own research, and tackle the disparity they face in unemployment, underemployment and accessing opportunities like further and higher education.
YOUR COMMITMENT
Whilst the Trustee Board meets for formal meetings 6 times a year, successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the organisation more widely, taking part in fundraisers, external events, strategic planning and advising the staff team when needed. The average contribution expected of Trustees is around one - two hours per month.
Work-related travel costs will be reimbursed.
APPLYING
Training and induction will be provided so we are open to all candidates, and we expect them to develop skills once in post, but we would welcome candidates with any of the following experience:
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Governance and previous board experience
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Business development and trading income generation
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Human resources
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Lived experience of mental health and wellbeing challenges
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Financial background
Dundee's youth mental health charity.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our partner is dedicated to improving awareness, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for people with heart failure. Supporting over 1,300 healthcare professionals, they promote research, education, and policy change.
They seek a qualified accountant with senior financial management experience, ideally in the non-profit sector, to serve as Treasurer. Strong analytical skills and experience in risk management, internal controls, and audits are essential, along with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.
The Treasurer will oversee financial health, advise on strategic plans, review budgets and accounts, ensure compliance, and liaise with auditors. They will work closely with the Finance Director, Chief Executive, and Board to ensure sustainability and good governance.
The Board meets 4-5 times per year (two in London), with the Finance Committee meeting three times annually, mostly online. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 1-2 days per month (flexible).
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