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Bethnal Green, Greater London (Hybrid) 8.55 miles
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description

We are a dynamic charity, focused on helping survivors of modern slavery rebuild their lives and achieve sustainable freedom by providing invaluable training, coaching, work experience and advocacy across the UK. It is now two years since we launched a new strategy from which we have increased our impact whilst strengthening and broadening our services for survivors of modern slavery. In these challenging times it is even more important that we continue to be bold, resilient and effective.   

We are looking to find up to 3 inspirational Trustees with experience in one of more of the following areas: 

  • Legal (employment, contract, and charity law)   
  • Development/Fundraising (significant networks amongst corporate partners or major and mid-level donors) 
  • Policy/Advocacy or Public Affairs (with an understanding of the Modern Slavery or adjacent human rights topics) 

As a trustee of the Sophie Hayes Foundation, 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 ensure that we continue to support and advocate for survivors of modern slavery.   

Trustee Role & Responsibilities

The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to sharing in and reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups, and from those with lived experience. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are.     

Responsibilities

As a trustee of SHF, you will work collectively with fellow board members to provide effective governance, oversight and strategic support. Your core duties will include:   

1.Upholding SHF’s Mission and Values

  • Support and advise on SHF’s purpose, vision, goals and charitable objects.
  • Act at all times in the best interests of survivors and SHF’s mission.
  • Promote SHF’s values, including survivor-centred practice, inclusion and safeguarding.

2. Governance, Compliance and Ethical Oversight

  • Ensure SHF complies with its constitution, charity law and relevant regulations. 
  • Ensure resources are used responsibly and exclusively to further SHF’s charitable purposes.
  • Maintain high standards of integrity, including declaring and managing conflicts of interest.  
  • Support effective governance structures, including participation in learningfocused reviews.

3. Financial Stewardship and Risk Management

  • Oversee the charity’s financial health, ensuring sustainability and protection of assets.
  • Monitor financial performance, risks and internal controls.
  • Contribute to board-level scrutiny of finance and risk, supporting informed decision-making.

4. Strategic Support and Constructive Challenge

  • Provide strategic guidance and support to the Executive, helping to shape direction, priorities and performance.
  • Contribute to discussions on strategy, planning and organisational development.
  • Offer constructive challenge in line with SHF’s values and governance expectations.

5. Safeguarding, Culture and Psychological Safety

  • Promote a safe, transparent and inclusive organisational culture.
  • Support safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring staff, volunteers and people with lived experience feel safe to raise concerns.

6. Board Participation and Collaboration

  • Use your skills, experience and networks to strengthen the Board’s effectiveness.
  • Prepare for, attend and actively contribute to Board and relevant committee meetings.
  • Work collaboratively and respectfully with other trustees, the Chair and the Executive.

7. Advocacy and External Engagement

  • Act as an ambassador for SHF, promoting our work and raising our profile.
  • Advocate for survivors of modern slavery and support SHF’s influence, partnerships and fundraising efforts.

Specialist Responsibilities

We are seeking up to 3 trustees who can bring specialist expertise in one or more of the following areas, complementing the skills of the Chair and wider Board:

Legal

  • Experience in employment, contract, charity or human rights law.
  • Ability to advise on legal risk, governance obligations and regulatory duties.

Development / Fundraising

  • Strong personal or professional networks with potential corporate, philanthropic or major donors.
  • Ability to open doors, strengthen partnerships and support revenue generation.

Policy, Advocacy & Public Affairs

  • Understanding of modern slavery or adjacent human rights issues.
  • Ability to support SHF’s policy development, influencing work and external relationships. 
Application resources
Posted by
Sophie Hayes Foundation View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 11 - 20
Posted on: 16 December 2025
Closing date: 26 January 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Fundraising, Policy, Legal / Law, Advocacy