Clinical trustee volunteer roles in birmingham
We are seeking a passionate and committed individual with clinical expertise to join our Board of Trustees – people who share our values and vision, and are ready to help drive strategic decision-making and ensure our continued success and impact, making a meaningful difference through our work supporting disabled people to live with greater independence.
Designability is a national charity that, for over 50 years, has created equality of opportunity for disabled people by removing barriers to independence, enabling them to live the life they choose.
Following a person-centred design approach, and by including disabled people at each point of the design process, we ensure their ideas and lived experiences are taken on board and that what we create reflects people’s needs as well as products and services they want to use. We are best known for the iconic Wizzybug powered wheelchairs for very young disabled children. To date, they have been loaned to over 1,400 children, typically aged between 14 months and 5 years, across the UK completed free of charge thanks to the support of our generous donors.
Our Trustees actively contribute to the Board of Trustees by giving firm strategic direction to Designability, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
We are recruiting a new trustee to bring further clinical excellence to our Board. This is a voluntary, unpaid role with reimbursed expenses and a structured induction programme.
We would welcome candidates with experience in any of the following areas:
- A leadership role, relating to clinical delivery, or clinical trials and research involving medical devices.
- Assessing organisational risk and accountability, and implementation of mitigations in a clinical setting.
- Delivery of strategy or change management in a clinical setting.
- Significant experience of working with disabled people, including experience gained through a senior position in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation engineering or rehabilitation medicine.
- Experience in Early Years Powered Mobility, wheelchair services or provision of medical devices
- Experience of clinical governance.
You will be joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.
Closing Date for applications: 28th November
Interview date: Successful applicants will be offered a mutually convenient interview date, following the closing date.
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Join the Board at Sight Research UK and help our mission to fund vital research into eye disease and shape a future free from sight loss.
Location: National
Time commitment: Equivalent of one day a month.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 17th November.
Who we are
Every 6 minutes, someone in the UK receives the devastating news that they are going blind. That’s 250 people a day.
Sight Research UK is a UK charity focused on funding research into any eye disease. Our vision is a clearer future for those living with sight loss. Our mission: Using our scientific network across the UK, we champion and accelerate innovative eye disease research. Through targeted investment into the most promising science, we will deliver meaningful impact for those living with sight loss.
We are proud to have grown significantly in recent years, doubling our income in 2023–24 and committing over half a million pounds to new research grants. Our innovative funding model is already delivering results, with a record eight Seed Awards and two Translational Research Awards funded last year, helping to bring forward new solutions for people at risk of sight loss.
About the role
Our Board of Trustees is made up of eight individuals who bring a wealth of skills and experience to the organisation. As we look to expand our profile as well as strengthen our governance and clinical expertise, we are now seeking to appoint an additional Trustee with a senior background in medicine, ophthalmology, optometry, or a related field. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our funding strategy, advising on clinical and research priorities, and acting as an ambassador to grow our networks and influence.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a senior clinician, medical professional, or academic, ideally with expertise relevant to eye health, ophthalmology, optometry or translational research. You will bring knowledge and insight to strengthen our Board and help guide our ambitious research strategy. Knowledge of how grant funding is used within eye research from a clinical aspect, as well as knowledge of intellectual property, would also be beneficial. You will also be someone who shares our determination and will support us to raise awareness and increase the volume and quality of applications for grant funding.
If you are passionate about enabling medical research advancement, thrive on teamwork and relish an exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 17th November.
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Came to Believe Recovery UK (CTBR UK) is a not-for-profit organisation helping people break free from addiction through immersive residential retreats and online support. We’re looking for new trustees to join our team and help us build our organisation and reach.
If you care about changing lives by making long-term addiction recovery more accessible, want to use your skills for good, and enjoy being part of a positive, purpose-led team — this could be a brilliant fit.
Who We Are
CTBR UK runs non-clinical retreats and meetings for people recovering from all forms of addiction. Our programme is built around the 12 Steps and spiritual principles, delivered in a supportive, welcoming and down-to-earth way, where all are welcome regardless of beliefs or faith.
We’ve supported hundreds of people on their journey toward freedom — and we’re just getting started.
We’re currently preparing to register as a charity, with big plans to:
- Grow our support across England and Wales
- Build long-term sustainability through funding and partnerships
- Strengthen our governance and accountability as we scale
- Keep our retreats open, accessible, and inclusive for all
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to have been a trustee before – although prior experience is welcome. We're especially interested in people with skills in any of the following areas:
- Business, operations or charity leadership
- Finance or bookkeeping
- Fundraising, bid writing or donor development
- Legal expertise (especially charity or contract law)
- HR or volunteer coordination
If you're organised, thoughtful, and comfortable working as part of a small remote team, you'll fit right in. We're also keen to hear from people who have worked in community support, health and wellbeing, or have experience working with vulnerable adults in third-sector projects.
What You’ll Do as a Trustee
As a trustee, you’ll help guide the direction of CTBR UK as we continue to grow. You’ll:
- Help shape our future plans, activities and strategy
- Offer support and oversight to ensure we stay on track and legally compliant
- Use your skills and voice to improve what we do
- Work alongside our small, motivated, and friendly team
We meet a minimum of quarterly online and keep in touch where appropriate between meetings. There’s no fundraising requirement or large time commitment.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing, values-driven recovery movement
- Play a real role in changing lives — and building community
- Share your skills where they matter
- Learn new things, gain trustee experience, and work with a supportive board
- Help shape the future of addiction recovery in the UK
We’re happy to have an informal chat before you apply.
Feel free to visit our website to find contact details to chat to our Registration and Digital Services Coordinator, who is managing applications at this time.
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To make long-term recovery from addiction accessible to anyone who may need it, creating a culture that reduces the shame and stigma around addiction
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STOP SCROLLING. Your Expertise Could Save Lives.
Are you ready to turn governance into groundbreaking impact?
MINDSET Charity is a brand-new, UK-wide men's mental wellbeing and personal growth organisation dedicated to tackling the mental health crisis among men aged 16-50 years old. We're building a vital, remote-first brotherhood of support, resources, and mentoring, and we need leaders, not just listeners, to guide our mission.
We are actively seeking our founding TRUSTEES to steer us through the critical start-up phase, securing our Charity Commission registration, setting our strategic direction, and ensuring long-term success that will support thousands of men a year across the UK.
The Challenge (And Your Opportunity):
The rate of male suicide in the UK is a national tragedy. We refuse to accept it. MINDSET isn't just about crisis intervention; it's about proactive growth, community building, and empowering men to lead better lives.
This isn't a passive, once-a-year meeting role. As a founding Trustee, you will be in the engine room, providing the essential structure, compliance, and strategy needed to get this life-changing charity off the ground and fast.
Who We Need to Poke:
We need exceptional individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Financial Management/Accounting: To establish robust, transparent financial controls.
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Charity Law & Governance: To ensure full compliance and successful Charity Commission registration.
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Digital Strategy & Technology: To build and secure our remote-first community platform and online services.
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Fundraising & Income Generation: To establish sustainable revenue streams and major donor relationships.
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Clinical/Mental Health Sector Expertise: To ensure our services are safe, ethical, and evidence-based.
What’s In It For You?
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Legacy: You will be a founding signatory, shaping the MINDSET brand and strategy from day one.
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Impact: Directly contribute to a cause that is fighting the biggest killer of men under 50.
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Network: Join a powerful, dedicated team of high-calibre individuals committed to genuine change.
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Growth: An intellectually stimulating challenge that stretches your leadership and governance skills.
Don't just talk about the problem. Govern the solution. If you have the expertise and the drive to help us register, launch, and successfully scale to support every man who needs us, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now to Become a MINDSET Trustee.
Your time is precious. We promise to make its contribution profoundly meaningful. Let's build this future together.
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The Registration Advisory Panel are seeking a someone with a Legal, Regulatory or Governance background for this panel. As a member of the Registration Advisory Panel, you will offer independent, objective, and public-focused insights that ensure compliance with required standards and regulations for the Wider Psychological Workforce. The Registration Advisory Panel are responsible for strategic oversight of the Wider Psychological Workforce Register and reports directly into the Board of Trustees with the following role and remit:
· Provide assurance that competency, safe practice and high standards are maintained for the Wider Psychological Workforce Register and that the register continues to fulfil its objective of public protection.
· Engage with relevant stakeholders and works in partnership with other bodies where appropriate to ensure registrants continue to meet the required standards for entry and maintenance on the Wider Psychological Workforce Register.
We are looking for someone with a legal, regulatory or governance background and should demonstrate the following:
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That they are an accountable individual responsible for own professional actions and adherence to professional codes of practice.
In addition, the following knowledge, skills and attitude are required to have:
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Possesses an understanding of regulatory bodies and their function within the Health and Social Care sector
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Building a world where psychology transforms lives
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Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life limiting conditions and their families. Our bespoke support is free of charge and available 365 days of the year. The supplementary support to our paid staff that our volunteers offer ensures the best experience for our supported families. The hospice recognises and values the unique contribution volunteers make.
Role Purpose
Shooting Star Children's Hospices is seeking an experienced and dedicated academic with a strong interest in paediatric palliative care, or related field to join our Research Governance Committee as a Volunteer Academic Member.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the strategic development of research at a research active children’s hospice, to ensure that our research activities meet the highest standards of integrity, ethics and governance.
You will work with the Committee Chair, the Research Fellow, and other committee members to support research that makes a meaningful difference to children with life-limiting conditions and their families as well as bereaved families, including those where a child died unexpectedly.
Appointment to the Committee will be subject to confirmation by the Shooting Star Children’s Hospices Trustee Board.
Duties and key responsibilities
- Participate in quarterly meetings: Attend and contribute to online committee meetings held four times per year (papers and slide deck will be prepared by the Chair).
- Review research proposals: Provide expert review of project proposals, contributing to the assurance of ethical and governance standards.
- Support research oversight: Help ensure that all research complies with regulatory and ethical requirements and reflects best practices.
- Contribute academic expertise: Share your knowledge and experience to strengthen the quality and impact of the charity’s research portfolio.
- Promote collaboration: Encourage partnerships between Shooting Star Children’s Hospices and wider academic, clinical, and research communities.
- Champion good governance: Actively promote equity, transparency, and excellence in research oversight.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in academic research, research governance, and research ethics.
- Strong academic background in higher education, and health or social care research.
- In-depth understanding of research compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HRA, UKRIO, Caldicott Guidelines, or equivalent).
- Ability to evaluate research proposals and provide constructive feedback.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Confidence using virtual meeting platforms and digital collaboration tools.
Desirable Attributes
- Academic research background with a track record of publications in the area of paediatric palliative care or related field.
- Previous experience serving on or chairing a research committee or governance board.
- Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in research.
Commitment
- Quarterly committee meetings (Approximately 1 hour per meeting).
- Reviewing project proposals (Approximately 1 hour per month).
- Email communication and ad hoc queries (Approximately 1 hour per month).
- 2–3 years in the role would be appreciated for both parties to gain the most out of this experience.
- This is a voluntary role. Reasonable expenses related to attendance and participation will be reimbursed.
What can I expect from volunteering for Shooting Star Children's Hospices?
- Full training and Induction for the volunteer role.
- To make a valuable and worthwhile contribution to the services we provide
- Ongoing Support from a line manager and the Volunteer Development team.
- Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our volunteer policy.
- A monthly volunteer newsletter with news about the charity and any ad-hoc volunteering opportunities.
- The possibility to switch volunteer roles if you decide that you would like to try something different.
- An invite to our yearly Volunteer thank you event.
- An opportunity to provide feedback via our feedback forms, surveys and our Volunteer Forum
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.
