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The Income Generation Officer will play a pivotal role in enhancing the financial sustainability and growth of Mountain Rescue England & Wales (MREW), supporting 47 active mountain rescue teams across the region. This voluntary position is responsible for devising and implementing a robust income generation strategy to ensure the long-term funding and stability of the organisation.
Resource is required to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to support long-term funding and organisation growth, financial stability and the achievement of income goals. This will include building relations with major donors, corporate partnerships, legacies and individual giving. In addition, there is scope to drive income through MR membership and via grants from trusts, foundations and government.
Reporting to the CEO, the person will need to contribute to the MREW’s overall future strategy. There will be a need to understand the MR structure and to have the ability to work as part of the MREW Senior Management Team, and alongside trustees, liaison team, regional structure and local teams.
Using the MREW Income Generation Strategy, they will review all existing income generation streams to understand their viability and scalability, along with all potential new income streams to develop sustainable income for MREW.
Mountain Rescue England & Wales (MREW) is a voluntary organisation that provides mountain rescue services 24/7, 365 days a year, and offers support to communities during other crises. It consists of 47 independent volunteer search and rescue teams that operate across eight geographical areas. The organisation serves as the national body to represent the whole organisation, acting as an advisory body, linking with partner organisations and helping to standardise training and share information.
Objectives
The overarching activities for this role are:
- Develop an income generation plan, aligning with the financial planning cycle, with a periodic review and reporting cycle. Deliver against the plan.
- Central to the role will be the following essential tasks:
- Grant Writing: Researching and writing grant proposals to secure funding from various trusts, foundations, and government agencies.
- Corporate Partnerships: Building and maintaining relationships with businesses to secure corporate sponsorships, donations, and in-kind contributions.
- Donor Engagement: Cultivating and managing relationships with individual donors and supporters to ensure their engagement and long-term support.
- Create an opportunity to develop long-term wills and legacy income.
- Develop compelling cases for support grounded in impact and aligned with MREW values and mission.
- Build and steward high-value relationships with funders, donors and strategic partners.
- Oversee income targets whilst ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
- Research and develop grant opportunities from national and local bodies, in conjunction with regional and local teams.
- Lead on income generation for MREW, working with member teams and all other stakeholders. Support regional and local team fundraising opportunities. Foster collaboration, empowerment and accountability.
- Agree on short-term and long-term fundraising targets and opportunities alongside the MREW Senior Management Team.
- Represent MREW at relevant external meetings.
Skills
- Experience generating income, with a demonstrable track record of developing and leading fundraising strategies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to foster trust and accurately represent MREW’s mission and goals.
- Ability to work alongside colleagues and manage competing priorities.
- Financial literacy, including budget creation and management.
- Creativity, imagination and intuition.
We are looking for a motivated, self-starter with a proactive attitude, drive and enthusiasm to carry out projects to conclusion. You will need to demonstrate a commitment to the charity's mission and cause.
Qualifications
- Financial or project management qualifications are desirable.
Additional notes
- To work with the Finance Director to plan for future year budgets and to ensure that an accurate record of all financial transactions are produced and maintained for the MREW Finance Director, including the fundraising pipeline.
- To ensure all committee members are treated fairly through MREW Equal Opportunities Policy.
- To work with the national media team to release press statements/support campaigns as required.
- This is a voluntary role within MREW, elected annually; it is expected that the applicant will serve a term of 5 years, with a possible extension of a further 5 years if desired.
- Travel during the working day may be required, with occasional absence from home overnight, as meetings with funders and other stakeholders may cover a large geographical area. Out-of-pocket expenses can be reclaimed in line with the MREW Expenses Policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re Foothold, and we’re looking for a new Honorary Treasurer.
Our Trustees play a big part in helping us to achieve our strategic objectives and meet the needs of those we’re committed to support: engineers and their families worldwide.
What will you be doing?
Our Trustees get together five times a year for a mixture of virtual and in-person meetings (four Board meetings and one training day with staff), as well as spending time before meetings reading the Board papers and preparing, totaling a commitment of 50–70 hours a year of their time.
They’re responsible for providing strategic direction and making key decisions to ensure we’re delivering on our objectives.
They serve on three Committees.
What are we looking for?
Financial and audit/risk experience (a recognised financial qualification is desirable) and strong knowledge of Statements of Recommended Practice, charity and company law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Experience gained as Trustee or Non-Executive Director in a similarly complex service-orientated organisation.
Strong understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.
What difference will you make?
Being a Trustee can bring unique opportunities
Develop skills you wouldn’t necessarily build in other roles, learn from and work with people from all walks of life. On top of this, you’ll also:
use your passion to help build a brighter future for engineers and their families
play a big role in strategically leading our charity
Release Counselling and Therapy for Women (Release) is a small charity in Sussex with a big impact and have been supporting the mental health of thousands of women, since 2013. We specialise in supporting the mental health of women at key moments in their lives from parenting to peri/menopause.
Founded in 2013, our charity is led by women, for women. Women are at the highest risk of suicide up to a year after giving birth and during perimenopause. And we provide mental health support for women at these key times in their lives.
We offer therapeutic groups for mums and birthing parents and women in midlife, along with wellbeing days and a women’s one-to-one online counselling service.
As a small evolving charity, we work closely as a team and there are opportunities to help shape our future.
To help our mission, we are looking to appoint a Trustee with experience in clinical work such as counselling or social work to oversee the safeguarding of our charity.
* This post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The successful candidate will join a highly regarded women-led, women-centred, and trauma-informed charity.
Responsibilities
The Board and CEO meet quarterly for Board meetings and once for an annual strategy day in Brighton.
The safeguarding trustee works closely with the CEO, the designated safeguarding lead, to ensure our organisation’s strategic plans reflect safeguarding legislation, regulations specific to our activities, statutory guidance, and the safeguarding expectations of the Charities Commission.
The role will help champion a safeguarding culture across the organisation, ensuring there are regular reviews, training, and that policies and the risk register are up to date, alongside advising on any safeguarding concerns that arise.
There are also other opportunities to get involved with fundraising events, speaking at conferences, and each Trustee takes on a committee lead role, in their area of expertise, taking an oversight of that area.
What difference will you make?
Your support will help improve the mental health and wellbeing of women by reducing isolation and empowering women to bring about positive change in their lives.
Person Specification
Essential
· Qualified clinical practitioner such as counsellor, psychologist or social worker accredited by a recognised body such as BACP, UKCP, BABCP, BPS or HCPC
· Current DBS check or willing to have one carried out
· Experience in overseeing and leading safeguarding procedures within an organisation
· Experience working with female clients with a range of issues
· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
· Good communication and leadership skills
· A team-oriented approach to problem solving and to management.
Desirable
· Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sunderland Culture is entering a bold new chapter, and we are seeking to appoint two Independent Trustees who can bring expertise, constructive challenge, and important oversight to Board discussions and decisions. This is a rewarding opportunity to help shape the cultural landscape of Sunderland, working closely with our CEO, wider Board team and valued partners to support Sunderland Culture’s vibrant and ambitious vision.
The Role of the Board
The board governs the charity and ensures Sunderland Culture is well-run, legally compliant, and financially sound as a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. Trustees act as guardians of the organisation’s purpose, ensuring decisions are made in the best interests of those we serve. Core duties include;
- Work with the CEO and Partners to set strategic direction and shape the organisation’s long-term cultural vision, mission, and priorities.
- Safeguarding the mission and values of the charity, upholding our core purpose: “to improve life for everyone in Sunderland through culture.”
- Champion culture in Sunderland – acting as ambassadors for the city’s cultural sector, bringing networks and influence.
- Provide accountability – Reporting to regulators (Charity Commission, Companies House), funders (Arts Council England, trusts/ foundations), and the community.
- Financial Oversight - work with the senior management team and Finance Committee to review and approve budgets, key-funding decisions and long-term sustainability.
- Policy Oversight - Approve and oversee key policies, including safeguarding, equality and diversity, privacy policy, health and safety, and employment procedures. The board is supported in its work by a Finance Committee, with trustee representatives also working alongside staff leads on Arts Council England’s Investment Principles:
- Ambition & Quality
- Dynamism (organisational resilience and business systems)
- Inclusivity and Relevance
- Environmental Sustainability
Independent Trustees- Role Description
We are seeking to appoint two independent trustees who will bring expertise, insight, and constructive challenge to Board discussions.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with legal and statutory responsibilities.
Contribute to strategic discussions and decisions. Provide oversight of financial, operational, and reputational risk.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of governance.
Act as an ambassador for the organisation, including attendance at key events and stakeholder activities.
Serve on sub-committees or working groups as required.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
An ability to think strategically and independently.
Commitment to good governance and accountability.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A collaborative and supportive approach.
Passion for the mission of Sunderland Culture.
Relevant lived experience and networks that reflect the make-up of the city.
Desirable Criteria
Relevant experience of organisational governance.
We are particularly seeking expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Finance and audit
- Fundraising and income generation
- Community cohesion
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
Hospice care for local people
Rowans Hospice is dedicated to improving the lives of people with a life-limiting illness. We are a registered Charity, operated as a company limited by guarantee. The Board of Directors of the company are also Trustees of the Charity.
Established since 1994, our purpose is to enable support for those people in Portsmouth and Southeast Hampshire who need palliative and end of life care, irrespective of their diagnosis, ethnicity, religion, or age. Our services are provided free of charge, but each year it costs more than £7 million to continue our vital work.
Would you like to join us?
To help us in our endeavours, we need experienced members of the public to join our Board. We have a strong and committed group of Trustees, comprised of people with varied professional expertise and backgrounds. Working closely with the Hospice Senior Leadership Team, our Trustees have collective responsibility for the governance of the Charity and our strategic direction.
As a member of our Board, you will support and shape our work, as well as help us to achieve our key ambitions. We want to further increase the diversity of thinking and range of skills and experience amongst our Trustees. No previous experience as a Trustee is necessary, as we will give you all the support you need. We are looking for people who have the capacity to contribute at Board level; who can think creatively and strategically; who share our commitment to providing high quality, compassionate care to those who need us; and who are able to devote the necessary time, effort and enthusiasm to the role.
Currently, we are seeking to appoint up to three new Trustees and are particularly interested to hear from individuals who have senior-level Clinical; Legal; Marketing and Sales; or Finance experience.
The Board of Trustees meets at the Hospice six times a year. Additionally, Executive and Trustee members of the Board’s sub-committees meet regularly to cover topics spanning Clinical Services; Governance; Human Resources; Income Generation; Retail; Estates and Facilities; and Finance and Audit.
Trustee roles are voluntary and unremunerated, but legitimate costs such as travel expenses can be paid.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a small and friendly team of Trustees who are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us and become a Trustee for our wonderful charity, Wiltshire Portage. Wiltshire Portage supports families who have children aged birth to school entry with additional needs, empowering parents and carers to help their children to reach their full potential as they transition into school and beyond.
There has been a rise in the number of children who have additional needs over the past few years and research has shown that early intervention is vital in helping these children to develop. At Wiltshire Portage, we have a team of experienced Home Visitors who regularly visit families who have young children with additional needs. During visits, Home Visitors identify areas of support that are needed and deliver child-led learning activities through play. Having a child with additional needs can be challenging and Home Visitors are also able to support parents and carers; providing information and sign posting them to organisations who can help.
As a charity, Wiltshire Portage relies on a team of Trustees to work with the CEO in the running of the charity. Trustees are asked to attend a meeting (this is currently carried out virtually) once every two months in the evening.
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Job Description – HR Manager
Organisation: Children With Voices
Reports to: the executive ops manager
Location: Hackney, London - Hybrid
Contract: Full-time / Part-time – specify as needed
Job Purpose
The HR Manager plays a vital role in supporting the vision and mission of Children With Voices by ensuring that all HR practices are fair, compliant, and aligned with safeguarding, equity, and community wellbeing. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, from recruitment and staff development to compliance and wellbeing initiatives. The HR Manager will be instrumental in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where staff, volunteers, and young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Daily HR Operations
- Manage HR functions to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with organisational goals.
- Champion safeguarding and equality in every aspect of HR practice.
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Lead fair and inclusive recruitment, ensuring diversity, equal opportunity, and alignment with our safeguarding responsibilities.
- Deliver onboarding that instils Children With Voices’ values, safeguarding culture, and commitment to community impact.
- HR Policies & Compliance
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with UK employment law, charity governance, and safeguarding legislation.
- Ensure GDPR compliance and maintain secure, confidential records.
- Training & Development
- Coordinate training on safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
- Support ongoing professional and personal development for staff and volunteers.
- Employee Relations & Wellbeing
- Provide advice and support on employee concerns, encouraging a culture of respect, accountability, and collaboration.
- Promote mental health and wellbeing initiatives, aligned with our duty of care.
- Volunteer Engagement
- Oversee volunteer recruitment, DBS checks, safeguarding induction, and ongoing engagement.
- Support volunteers to feel valued and integrated into the charity’s mission.
- Collaboration with Leadership
- Work closely with the CEO and department leads to ensure HR strategies support the organisation’s mission and goals.
- Streamline HR processes to improve efficiency and impact.
- Conflict Resolution
- Mediate disputes fairly, maintaining trust and confidentiality.
- Support managers in handling sensitive matters in line with policy and safeguarding standards.
- Records & Benefits Management
- Maintain accurate HR records, ensuring data protection compliance.
- Administer employee benefits and ensure fair, transparent processes.
- Health, Safety & Safeguarding
- Ensure workplace compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Embed safeguarding responsibilities across all HR practices, ensuring no child or vulnerable adult falls through the gaps.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in an HR management role, ideally within the charity or community sector.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR compliance, and safeguarding requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
- Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, and training processes.
- Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts in a fair, professional, and sensitive manner.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and community empowerment.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent HR certification.
- Experience working with volunteers, young people, or community-focused organisations.
- Knowledge of charity governance and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in developing wellbeing or mental health initiatives.
Our Values at Children With Voices
- Safeguarding First: Every decision is made with the protection and safety of children and vulnerable people in mind.
- Equity & Inclusion: We champion fairness and diversity, ensuring no child or family is left behind.
- Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together with partners, communities, and families.
- Empowerment: We support children, families, staff, and volunteers to thrive and reach their full potential.
- Community Impact: We exist to rebuild stronger, safer communities for future generations.
Salary & Benefits - £1,520 per month
Days 1–2 days in the office, with flexibility to choose from Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. The remaining hours can be worked remotely.
Working pattern: 20 hours per week
Our client is the leading organisation for young women on low or no pay in England and Wales. Our purpose is to create an equal world of work and raise young women’s incomes.
We work with and for young women aged 18–30, campaigning for a fairer financial future while providing practical support to help them thrive. Together, we champion workplace equality, amplifying young women’s voices and creating change through services, research, campaigning and influencing.
Trustees
Time commitment: 1 day per month, including 4 board meetings per year and 1 away day, held in London
Unremunerated, with reasonable expenses paid, including accommodation and childcare
This is an exciting time to join our Board and work with our brilliant Chair, to help us continue to go from strength to strength.
We are looking for Trustees who want to champion young women, who have a real commitment to our strategy, prior experience of being a charity trustee and the time to commit to the role.
Successful candidates will also have at least one of the following:
- Current or previous experience of being a CEO of a campaigning charity, with expertise in social change as well as charity leadership
- A commercial background, with deep expertise in the employer landscape
- Expertise in politics and strong political networks
People of all genders, ages and backgrounds are welcome on our Board.
For further information, please see the pack below.
If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors at Prospectus.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 25th January 2026.
Prospectus interviews: 2nd to 4th February
Panel Interviews: 23rd and 27th February
We are seeking a new Trustee to join our Board with a digital skill set and experience in marketing and communications as well as the ability to deliver core Trustee responsibilities. A background or interest in healthcare and/or education would be an advantage. We are looking to this Trustee to share their skills and expertise with the executive team to develop a highly effective digital, marketing and communications capability that supports our aspirations for growth. We would welcome applications from candidates who are early/mid career.
Education for Health is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with long term physical and mental health conditions by providing high quality education to health care professionals and others who support them.
The Board meet four times a year and this Trustee would also be a member of the Commercial Committee which typically meets four times per year. Meetings are a mixture of in person at our offices in Warwickshire and on line. The role is voluntary but we pay travel expenses. Trustees are recruited for an initial term of three years and can serve up to three consecutive terms.
Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Education for Health and for developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals, whilst operating within financial, legal and regulatory guidelines. In addition to the core responsibilities of Trustees we are seeking an individual who can use their rpofessional expertise to fulfil the following responsibilities:
Working in support of the executive, use professional skills and expertise to provide advice, guidance and oversight of the digital, marketing and communications deliverables.
Oversight and contribution to the Education for Health marketing strategy through challenge and support
Scrutiny of the opportunities for growth identified by the executive with support to identify potential gaps in the market and ideas to penetrate new markets.
Support the executive with the creation of digital marketing strategies, website and social media management and content development to drive revenue growth
Guide the team to generate internet presence, search engine optimisation and creation of market funnels that lead to purchase of courses
Contribute to the development of the Education for Health brand and product development
Guide the Education for Health communication strategy to ensure appropriate channels for key messaging
Make recommendations to optimise digital solutions and AI to drive Education for Health profile and operational efficiency
Support the development of a comprehensive network of influential voices within the NHS and wider sectors that can provide further steer to the marketing strategy
Familiarity with learning technologies and the use of AI in an educational context would be an advantage
OUR AIM IS TO EMPOWER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO BEST SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH LONG TERM CONDITIONS
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Just Like Us is recruiting a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees, to oversee Just Like Us’ financial affairs. This is a voluntary role and applicants should have Chartered Accountant status.
Just Like Us is the LGBT+ young people’s charity. Growing up LGBT+ is still unacceptably tough. Founded in 2016, we work with schools across the UK to change this; empowering young people and teachers to champion LGBT+ equality.
We run programmes in schools across the UK:
● School Diversity Week and Resource Library: More than 7,000 primary and secondary schools are signed up to receive our free educational resources to help them celebrate in June every year
● Ambassadors and School talks: We train LGBT+ young people (18 to 25 year olds) to deliver relatable talks in secondary schools on allyship and growing up LGBT+
● Pride Groups: We help secondary schools and young leaders to set up a Pride Group for LGBT+ pupils and their allies; providing training, resources and 121 support
Our achievements
● We are the UK’s leading LGBT+ young people’s charity
● More than 7,000 primary and secondary schools across the UK take part in our programmes
● Our funding has quickly grown to just over £1m annual income since the charity began in 2016
● We have trained thousands of LGBT+ young people to deliver talks in schools, and currently have almost 500 volunteer ambassadors
● Our patrons are actor Jonathan Bailey, paralympian Lauren Rowles and doctor and TV presenter Dr Ronx
Role Profile
General Responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined in The Charity Commission’s The Essential Trustee: what you need to know, as a trustee you will be expected to:
● Review board papers and attend board meetings (minimum of 4 times a year)
● Give firm strategic direction to the organisation, assess risk and evaluate performance
● Ensure that Just Like Us pursues its charitable objectives and complies with its governing document and other relevant legislation or regulations
● Support the employed leadership team
● Represent Just Like Us at events
Specific Responsibilities
As Treasurer, you will also be expected to:
● Oversee Just Like Us’ financial affairs, ensuring our ongoing financial viability and compliance with legal and constitutional obligations including the Charities SORP
● Ensure that the Board of Trustees understands and complies with their financial obligations, and guide the Board in their financial appraisal of Just Like Us
● Ensure that effective and appropriate financial procedures and controls are in place
● Work with the leadership team to review and report on Just Like Us’ financial risk management process and financial health at board meetings
● Work with the CEO to produce our annual accounts and budget forecasts, and be a key point of contact during the annual audit of accounts
● Act as a counter signatory for online banking and applications to funders
As Treasurer you should have:
● Chartered Accountant status
● Awareness and knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and the Charities SORP
● Commitment to our vision and mission
● Strategic vision and good, independent, critical judgement
● Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
● Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement
● Willingness to be available to employed staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis
We are keen to hear from underrepresented voices, particularly trans and non-binary, Black and/or PoC candidates. Just Like Us is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Should you require this information pack in a different format, contact us and we will be happy to do so.
Closing date for applications
Applications close at the end of day on Monday 5th January 2026. There will be two rounds of interviews, and expect to hold the first interviews in person in London, in the week beginning the 19th January 2026.
Just Like Us is the LGBT+ young people's charity.
We are seeking volunteer Trustee to join the Board of Trustees at WORTH to collectively oversee the administration and financial governance of the charity. The board is our governing body, providing strategy and direction and ensuring WORTH is run according to the rules.
We are particularly looking for applications from individuals able to fill the role of Secretary or Treasurer.
About WORTH
WORTH is a charity providing long term aftercare to women affected by Domestic Abuse. We offer clients 1-1 support and a range of wellbeing groups including art, writing, music, and self-defence to help rebuild their confidence and self-esteem.
We provide a safe space for clients to share experiences, give, and receive practical and emotional support, learn new skills, reduce isolation, build friendships, and give women their voice back. It is a space where women can focus on their future and we can support our clients in their healing, post abuse.
To be able to provide this support we rely on a wonderful team of volunteers with a wide skill set and a whole lot of passion to enable our services to work effectively.
Our Board of Trustees play a vital role in making sure that WORTH achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management, administration, and governance of the charity. They also ensure that WORTH has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the CEO to enable WORTH to grow and thrive and support more women in need.
Trustee Duties:
- Support and provide advice on WORTH's purpose, vision, goals, and activities.
- Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee WORTH'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 WORTH's financial statements.
- Provide support and challenge to WORTH's CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
- Keep abreast of changes in WORTH's operating environment.
- Contribute to regular reviews of WORTH's own governance.
- Attend regular Trustee Board meetings and be adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect WORTH's interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
- Contribute to the broader promotion of WORTH's objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge, and contacts.
- The secretary will be responsible for record taking, including writing, and distributing minutes of trustee meetings, putting together agendas for meetings and sending these out with notice of the next meeting.
- The Secretary will work closely with the Chair to enable the smooth running of meetings.
- The Treasurer will be responsible for overseeing and presenting the accounts to the Trustee meetings. We have an accountant doing the day-to-day management of our finances.
- The treasurer will work closely with the CEO in putting together the budget and monitoring the accounts.
As a small charity, there will be times when trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Trustee Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising meeting papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, 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 and skills on our Board of Trustees. We are particularly interested in candidates with business, finance, and fundraising experience.
Previous governance experience is preferable but not essential. The role is open to remote and local applicants.
Applicant minimum age is 18.
Personal skills and qualities
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as a Board of 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.
- Willingness to lead according to the values of WORTH.
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
- Knowledge and experience of business, finance, and/or fundraising.
- An understanding of Domestic Abuse is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
- An understanding of client confidentiality, safeguarding, diversity, and inclusivity in the services provided by WORTH.
Terms of office
- Trustees will be appointed for a two-year term of office, with eligibility to renew and serve for two further terms to a maximum of six years.
- This is a voluntary unpaid position.
Time commitment
- Attending a minimum of six trustee board meetings annually, meetings are held remotely via Zoom once every two to three months.
- Attendance at ad hoc trustee meetings in addition to the minimum six annual meetings.
- Some emails between meetings
There are currently two Trustee positions open.
You can expect to hear from the Chair of Trustees within three weeks of application submission.
All appointments are subject to references and DBS check.
We aspire to remove barriers and be open to all so we strongly encourage applications from individuals of Global Majority heritage and/or disabled backgrounds.
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact us via the WORTH website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Organisation: Community360
Contract Type: Voluntary
Working Hours: Approximately 1-2 days per month (flexible)
Location: Hybrid and flexible working options
Salary: Voluntary role (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Chair of the Board of Trustees to provide strategic leadership and governance for C360. As Chair, you will work closely with the Chief Executive to ensure the charity delivers its mission and objectives while championing our core values: Collaboration, Innovation, Resilience, Initiative, and Inclusion (CIRII).
The Chair also holds trustee responsibilities, ensuring Community360 operates within the law, maintains the highest standards of governance, and protects the charity’s reputation, assets, and beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Lead the Board in providing clear strategic direction and oversight of C360’s activities, ensuring alignment with its vision and mission.
- Ensure the Board pursues its stated charitable objectives and maintains compliance with governing documents, charity law, and other regulations.
- Promote best practice in governance and foster a culture of accountability, openness, and integrity.
- Chair and facilitate Board meetings efficiently, promoting informed, constructive, and inclusive discussion and decision-making.
- Appraise and support the Chief Executive, including monitoring performance against agreed objectives and providing professional development opportunities.
- Oversee risk management, financial stability, and the effective use of the charity’s resources.
- Ensure proper policies and procedures are in place and followed, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
External Relations & Ambassadorship
- Act as an ambassador for C360, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and the wider community.
- Represent the charity externally at events, meetings, and functions, promoting its mission and values.
Trustee-Level Duties
- Act in the best interests of C360, its beneficiaries, and the wider community at all times.
- Safeguard the charity’s assets, property, and financial integrity.
- Support the strategic development of key areas of C360 business using local knowledge, networks, and relationships.
- Act as a counter-signatory on cheques and applications for funding in accordance with financial procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Significant experience as a trustee, non-executive board member, or senior leadership role within a charity, social enterprise, or complex organisation.
- Strong strategic leadership skills with the ability to inspire, challenge, and support the Board and Executive.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in an ambassadorial role.
- Proven ability to foster collaboration, innovation, and resilience in teams.
- Knowledge of charity governance, finance, and regulatory requirements.
Experience
- Experience of working at a senior strategic level, chairing meetings, and leading organisational change.
- Successful track record of external representation, stakeholder engagement, and building networks.
- Experience of promoting organisational growth, innovation, and high standards of governance.
Benefits
• Development opportunities, including access to sector training and workshops
• Full induction and support for the Chair role
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to suit your schedule
• Opportunities to network and engage with key stakeholders across the charity sector
• Reasonable expenses reimbursed for travel and events
Note
• Covering letter is mandatory and must demonstrate how you meet essential criteria and reflect C360’s CIRII values.
• Upload your CV and covering letter via Community360’s vacancies page on BreatheHR
• Applications may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• Feedback cannot be provided on unsuccessful applications.
"Through partnership working we will foster resilient, thriving and inclusive environments so everyone can live their best lives"
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Join KidsOut as the Chair or Treasurer and help provide positive experiences for the UK’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 19th January.
Who we are
KidsOut‘s vision is for a society in which every child who has experienced domestic abuse has the chance to experience joy, hope and the simple pleasures of childhood.
Our mission is to bring moments of joy, fun and hope that aid the healing and recovery of children impacted by domestic abuse. We provide passionate and unwavering support for children in refuge across the United Kingdom and create joy-filled experiences that empower each child to overcome adversity, unlock their full potential and flourish in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Through dedicated efforts, we aspire to be a beacon of hope, cultivating brighter futures and fostering a community where every child feels valued, loved and equipped to flourish and get the positive future they deserve.
About the roles
Chair: KidsOut needs someone who brings excellent chairing skills to lead the Board and CEO through change. Strategic knowledge, influence and an ambitious passion for supporting children are required. Credibility to represent KidsOut and positively grow the reputation and value of the charity alongside the new CEO, will be important too, but most of all, a values-aligned and authentic, motivated and committed leader is needed as Chair.
Treasurer: We seek a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with senior-level experience in finance, audit or accountancy and a values-led approach to be Treasurer. You will play an important role in ensuring KidsOut remains financially resilient and well-positioned to deliver its mission. You will oversee the effective internal controls in relation to financial integrity and the risk management framework, fundraising and external audit processes. You will provide strategic guidance for the Board and executives in relation to financial matters, planning, governance compliance and guarding of financing and resources.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 19th January.
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Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference for local babies, children, young people and their families? ��
We’re on the lookout for passionate people to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the future of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. You’ll be part of an inspiring team helping to shape our strategy and ensure every family we support gets the best possible care. ��
We’d especially love to hear from people with experience in:
✨ Finance
✨ Investments
✨ Clinical care – especially children’s or palliative care
✨ Income generation – an understanding of charity fundraising is a bonus!
✨ Marketing - we can't wait for your insight, whatever your marketing background!
About us:
Our vision at Bluebell Wood is for every baby, child and young person with a life limiting condition to access specialist palliative care, where and when they need it. You will join our fantastic team where we all play our part in achieving our vision and creating an incredible culture for everyone.
Our services:
Our uncompromisable support services are wide-ranging and bespoke to each family. We provide symptom management, end-of-life care, post-death care, short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, home visits and more.
We support families across a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families, staff and volunteers to use.
Every year we need to raise £6.7m to keep our doors open and only around 17% of our income comes from government sources, the rest must be raised through fundraising activity.
The role:
As a trustee, you'll play a vital role in helping us deliver our mission. You'll be part of a dedicated board that:
- Sets our strategic direction and ensures we stay true to our values and purpose.
- Overseas our finances and governance, making sure we use our resources wisely and legally.
- Supports and constructively challenges our leadership team to help us grow and improve.
- Acts as an ambassador for Bluebell Wood, championing our work in the community and beyond.
What were looking for:
You don't need to have been a trustee before. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
What matters most is:
- A genuine commitment to our Vision Mission and Values, and the families we support.
- Integrity, good judgement and a collaborative spirit.
- Willingness to learn and contribute your time, skills and ideas.
- Commitment to preparing for and engaging meaningfully in meetings.
.What you'll gain:
- A meaningful way to share your skills and experience.
- The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of babies, children, young people and families.
- Opportunities to develop professionally and personally.
If you would like to know more please contact us to arrange a tour of the hospice, or have an informal chat with our CEO, Heidi Hawkins
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering statement to our CEO, Heidi Hawkins
Closing date: Sunday 30th November 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 17th December 2025
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive work place that reflects the communities we support, and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.
We will do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout our recruitment process.
What else we will need or you need to know:
Any successful applicant will require:
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An Enhanced DBS Check
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Two references
We’re here to help every family who needs us make the most amazing memories


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Make a difference in Kent by joining our team of trustees!
Kent Community Foundation (KCF) is looking for individuals to join our Board of Trustees who have a real passion for our county and want to make a demonstrable difference to the lives of people in our communities.
KCF is a professional grant-maker and local philanthropy advisor for Kent and Medway. We have been established for 24 years; distributing more than £60 million in grants to voluntary sector organisations across the county; supporting small charities to be sustainable and successful, and helping major donors maximise the impact of their donations.
Trustees are the volunteers who lead charities and decide how they are run; setting strategic plans, monitoring the performance, impact and sustainability of the charity and overseeing its governance. People of any age and background can be a trustee, and we're looking for people with specific experience to help us support communities in Kent. We are particularly interested in applications from people who are typically under-represented on trustee boards.
We have a comprehensive trustee induction programme, so if you have never been a trustee or on a board before, we will ensure you have all the knowledge and support you need.
Trustee: Desirable skills
We are looking for applicants to have one or more of the following:
· Lived experience of the communities we work with and the issues which arise in our county
· Experience of grant making; either as a philanthropist, grant maker or grant applicant
· Experience in working with or within social enterprises
· Experience in communications and PR
· A background in socio/economics, or connections with education in that field
· Knowledge of, and experience in promoting diversity, equality and inclusion
· Professional experience or active interest in technology, digital communications and AI
· Long term connections and networks with any of our stakeholder groups in Kent; such as philanthropists, businesses owners, key voluntary sector influencers
We hope to recruit up to three new trustees with different experience to offer, who can give some of their time and expertise to help KCF continue to grow and develop. We have four in-person Board meetings a year, and trustees also sit on at least one of our sub-committees, which meet two to four times a year (often remotely). There are also occasional events trustees are invited to attend to promote and engage with our work.
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