Donor Executive Volunteer Roles in Edinburgh
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Role Specification: Chief Executive
Location: Remote (UK-based), with occasional travel to Uganda.
Commitment: Part-time, voluntary position. Approx 6-8 hours a month
Overview:
The CEO will provide strategic leadership to a UK-registered charity focused on delivering impactful education initiatives in Uganda as well as professional training to vulnerable young adults in Uganda, enabling them to escape extreme poverty through gaining employable skills. This person will drive the charity’s vision, oversee operations, and ensure sustainable growth and funding.
This person will work with a dedicated team who have been with the charity for many years plus the trustees (three of which are the originating members) who are still devoted in supporting in an advisory function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute the charity's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with its mission. To ensure that the charity’s values, ethos and policies are consistently implemented. The Chief Executive is expected to participate in or lead a trip to inspect our international operations at least biennially. All major expenses will be paid by the charity.
- Governance: Work closely with the Board of Trustees to maintain compliance with UK charity regulations.
- Management: To run the charity efficiently and effectively by ensuring that the charity has an appropriate management structure and management systems in order to fulfil its strategic objectives and to carry out its work. To ensure that the charity is aware of best practice and that it constantly works to achieve this within the constraints laid down by the trustees and resources available
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and local communities.
- Risk Management: To ensure that the major risks to which the charity is exposed are reviewed regularly by the board and the executive team, systems have been established to mitigate these risks, and a risk analysis is automatically carried out when taking on new work or proposing new work to the board
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Proven leadership experience, ideally in the charity or education sector.
- Strong strategic and operational planning skills.
- Exceptional communication and fundraising abilities.
- Experience in cross-cultural collaboration; knowledge of Ugandan context is a plus.
- Passion for education and international development.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on education and communities in Uganda
- Expenses paid trips to Uganda
- Flexible working arrangements with a dedicated and passionate team.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ethiopiaid is a small international fundraising charity based in Bath, UK. It is one of four Ethiopiaid’s that shares a global strategy, vision, and mission. The other Ethiopiaid’s are in Ireland, Canada, and Australia. Each is a registered non-profit and operates with separate trustee boards.
We are a fundraising organisation connecting like-minded donors with the work that we support. Funds are raised through direct and online appeals, applications to grant makers, from major donors and through legacies. In 2024 over £2.4 million was raised to support work in Ethiopia focusing on maternal health, harmful traditional practices, education, opportunities for women and girls, people living with disabilities and support for the vulnerable. We also support our partners with emergency relief and recovery.
We are seeking a new Finance Lead Trustee to provide scrutiny and oversight of the work of Ethiopiaid, and support the CEO and Senior Finance Manager in achieving the charity’s financial targets, as well as providing Board oversight of the annual audited accounts process.
As our Finance Lead Trustee, you will:
· Review our accounts
· Ensure relevant financial policies are in place as required by the charity commission
· Have an excellent ability to interpret financial information and the confidence to raise questions and challenge
· Have oversight of the charity’s expenditure and return on investment
· Have the ability to think creatively and strategically, exercising good and impartial judgement
· Liaise with senior staff to ensure financial reports are user friendly for non-finance trustees
· Provide support for the Chair of trustees and the whole board
· Be willing to be available to support the charity’s CEO and Senior Finance Manager as needed
· Have a good understanding of, or be willing to learn, the rules and regulation around charity finance
Specific knowledge and experience sought:
· CCAB/CIMA qualified professional
· An interest in international development and the issues we are supporting our partners to tackle in Ethiopia
This role is voluntary and reasonable travel costs are reimbursed. The term of appointment is initially three years. This may be extended by mutual agreement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Zambia Orphans Aid UK (ZOA-UK) is looking for part-time volunteers to support our Digital & Communications work by giving three hours a week. The ideal candidate/s will have a passion for all things digital and an interest in international development. We are seeking people who have good digital understanding, a flare for design and experience of creating social media content across a range of platforms.
You will possess a positive attitude together with a proactive approach to problem solving. You will be home-based and have the freedom to set your own hours, so self-motivation is essential.
This post will support ZOA-UK’s communications and digital activities to increase the reach, profile and influence of the charity and build our brand as a leading charity supporting orphans and vulnerable children in Africa. Our volunteers support the small team to create a cohesive and effective approach to delivering our messages to target audiences, driving supporter engagement and donations, and raising awareness of the needs of orphans and vulnerable children in Zambia.
Range of likely duties to include:
1. Write up case studies and stories of change and ensure they and accompanying photographs and video footage are stored securely in our image and case study database
2. Help build our social media activity to achieve measurable outcomes in terms of raising awareness, and increasing numbers of supporters who convert to become donors
3. Use Canva to create inspiring content for social media channels – Instagram, facebook, X, linkedin etc
4. Create blogs, infographics and other content for the website, ZOA-UK’s supporter newsletters and annual report
To give orphans, vulnerable children and young people in Zambia the tools to change their future.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Amazing, giving, and inspiring are just a few words we would use to describe our volunteers.
Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.
About the role
As a Regional Fundraising Volunteer, you will support Rethink Mental Illness in generating income, raising awareness, and building community engagement through local fundraising initiatives. The role will involve event planning and support, and public engagement to help achieve regional fundraising goals.
You will play a major part in bringing to life regional fundraising activities in line with our “Rethink in the Community" concept and increase regional awareness to generate much needed additional income and amplify the impact of the work Rethink Mental Illness do.
You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role.
Regional locations
Our Fundraising Team works across the following regions: North East & Yorkshire, North West, North East of England, Midlands, London, South East, South West. Whilst this is a home based role, you will occasionally attend events within your region.
What you will be doing as a Regional Fundraising Volunteer:
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Support and assist in organising and participating in local fundraising events.
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Help with event logistics, set-up, and participant engagement to ensure smooth delivery.
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Take part in local initiatives acquiring donors and do it yourself fundraisers.
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Increase awareness of the organisation’s work by helping to promote regional fundraising activity.
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Represent the organisation at schools, community groups, and public events, delivering presentations to inspire support.
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Communicate with supporters via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
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Attend and contribute to meetings with the fundraising team and supporters to share updates and ideas.
What will make you a great fit for this role?
You will have good knowledge of your local community and be passionate about making a difference to those severely affected by mental illness. You will also have:
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The ability to organise events and activities
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The ability to inspire and motivate others
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Good communication skills
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Creative ideas to promote diverse fundraising activities
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Dedication to our cause
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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TRUSTEE – FUNDRAISING SPECIALISM
EVERY FUTURE FOUNDATION (EFF)
About Every Future Foundation
Every Future Foundation is an anti-racist education charity committed to eradicating racism in schools. Through programmes like Champions for Change, teacher training, and the Activism Academy, we empower students, educators, and leaders to challenge institutional racism and create inclusive, equitable school environments. Our vision is to eliminate racism from the UK education system.
As we enter a new phase of growth and sustainability under our 3-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2027), we are looking for a passionate, strategic Trustee with fundraising expertise to join our Board.
Role Purpose
The Fundraising Trustee will support the Board and Senior Leadership Team in driving fundraising strategies to secure sustainable income, build key partnerships, and ensure delivery of the organisation's objectives. This role will contribute to expanding our income streams, fostering donor relationships, and strengthening EFF's financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Governance and Strategic oversight
- Actively contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring alignment with the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and fundraising goals.
- Provide governance oversight as part of the Board of Trustees, ensuring fundraising activities comply with regulations, ethical guidelines, and best practices.
- Support EFF in achieving its financial targets and diversifying income streams, reducing reliance on grant funding.
2. Fundraising Strategy and Development
- Advise on and oversee the implementation of EFF's fundraising strategy, focusing on:
- Corporate Partnerships: Develop relationships with businesses for financial and in-kind support.
- Donor Engagement: Identify opportunities to secure major donors and philanthropic supporters.
- Grant Funding: Support applications for project-based grants, ensuring alignment with funder priorities.
- Earned Income: Assist in promoting paid training and consultancy services for schools and councils.
- Mentoring: Providing mentoring and advice to the CEO and senior leadership team on fundraising applications and fundraising activities.
- Use personal networks to identify and cultivate new funding opportunities.
- Provide guidance on donor stewardship, ensuring long-term relationships are maintained and grown.
3. Advocacy and Ambassadorship
- Act as an ambassador for EFF, representing its vision and impact to prospective donors, corporate partners, and funders.
- Support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in fundraising meetings and events, helping to articulate a compelling case for support.
- Champion fundraising priorities at Board meetings, offering challenge, advice, and support.
Person specification
Essential
- Fundraising expertise: Proven experience in fundraising, income generation, or development, particularly within the charity, education, or non-profit sectors.
- Networks and influence: Ability to leverage networks to unlock new funding opportunities and connections.
- Strategic mindset: Understanding of income diversification and sustainable fundraising models, including corporate partnerships, individual giving, and grants.
- Commitment to Anti-Racism: Passion for racial equity and a belief in the transformative power of education to create systemic change.
- Collaboration and Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Board, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team.
Desirable
- Experience working with organisations that deliver training, consultancy, or social justice initiatives.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations, charity governance, and the funding landscape in the UK.
Commitment
- Term: 3 years (renewable).
- Time commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per month, including attendance at 4 Trustee Board meetings per year (a mix of in-person and virtual).
- Occasional participation in fundraising events, strategy workshops, and meetings with donors or partners.
Why Join Every Future Foundation?
This is an exciting time to join EFF as we scale our impact and strengthen our sustainability. As a Trustee, you will:
- Play a key role in eliminating institutional racism from UK schools.
- Contribute your expertise to a growing, ambitious organisation delivering real change.
- Work alongside a passionate and skilled team committed to education equity.
- Enhance your governance experience while championing a cause you care about.
Every Future Foundation is a grassroots, anti-racism charity, seeking racial equity and racial justice in the UK and worldwide for good.





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Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Remote
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Responsible for: Overseeing and managing the Fundraising Department (including the recruitment and organisation of volunteers)
Purpose of the Role: To develop and implement effective fundraising strategies that secure vital resources for IAC UK’s charitable initiatives.
About Us
IAC is a rapidly growing charity that empowers communities worldwide through compassionate support, advocacy, and practical assistance. With a core focus on helping orphans and widows in affected regions, we address urgent needs and help build sustainable futures. Thanks to our established presence in the UK, US, and Türkiye, we deliver impactful aid wherever it’s needed most.
Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising Strategy & Planning
- Develop, implement, and refine a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with IAC UK’s mission and objectives.
- Identify and explore new income streams to expand funding sources and diversify revenue.
- Donor Relationship Management
- Cultivate existing donor relationships and establish new donor networks to increase long-term engagement and support.
- Create compelling cases for support, proposals, and campaigns that reflect IAC UK’s values and impact.
- Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination
- Oversee the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers to support all fundraising activities.
- Develop volunteer engagement initiatives, ensuring volunteers are well-supported and recognized for their contributions.
- Event & Campaign Management
- Plan and execute a variety of fundraising events, online campaigns, and community initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Manage event logistics, supplier negotiations, and campaign communications to maximize awareness and financial return.
- Budget & Financial Oversight
- Prepare and manage the fundraising budget, monitoring income targets and expenditure.
- Compile regular progress reports for senior leadership and trustees, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Compliance & Governance
- Ensure that all fundraising activities comply with UK regulations, GDPR requirements, and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to enable transparent reporting and auditing.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a small fundraising team, setting clear objectives and managing performance.
- Collaborate with other departments (Marketing, Events, Finance) to integrate fundraising efforts into the wider organisational strategy.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Demonstrable experience (3+ years) in a fundraising or development role within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Proven success in securing grants, major gifts, or corporate sponsorships, with a track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines effectively.
- Highly motivated and proactive, with a genuine passion for social impact and community development.
- Collaborative and supportive leadership style, fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.
- Adaptable, innovative problem-solver with a drive for continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
- Performance Bonus: Competitive bonus structure tied to fundraising milestones.
- Remote Working: Flexible, home-based role.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Inclusive Culture: A supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages new ideas and innovation.
Note: Travel for in-person meetings may be required.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (optional) detailing your relevant experience, achievements, and motivation for joining IAC UK.
IAC UK is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.
We have a voluntary Board of Trustees who have the ultimate responsibility for directing nia and ensuring that the organisation is well-run. Our trustees are passionate feminists and include women with a wide range of skills and include women who have experienced sexual and domestic violence and ex-service users of specialist women’s services.
The role of the Treasurer is to provide financial expertise and direction to the board of Trustees. The Treasurer’s aim is to oversee and scrutinise financial information to enable the board to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the nia.
The Treasurer will ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations and to make sure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
The Treasurer’s role is also to work in partnership with the Chief Executive and Director of Finance helping them achieve the aims of the organisation and maintain fiscal health, accountability and stability.
The Treasurer is expected to attend meetings of the Trustees and any committees, sub-committees or groups. Take part in training sessions provided for the benefit of the Trustees.
Fulfil such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time by the Trustee body
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for individuals who are flexible, responsive and passionate about supporting recovery for children and young people who have been affected by child sexual abuse and domestic abuse, and who are excited to work with our team supporting our beliefs and values:
- Compassionate commitment: responding with empathy and walking alongside others even in the toughest times.
- Acceptance: listening, appreciating people as they are and welcoming the whole person.
- Seeking justice: removing taboos by engaging with the reality of child sexual abuse honestly and supporting others to do the same.
- Creative empowerment: exploring possibilities together to cultivate the potential and strength in all of us.
- Holding our ground: standing firm for the things we believe in.
IMARA CIO is a local charity committed to supporting children, young people, and families who have experienced the trauma of child sexual abuse and domestic abuse. We offer a range of services, including therapeutic support, advocacy, and education, with a focus on empowering those affected and creating safer communities. Despite our modest income of just under £1 million, we are a key player in both national and regional efforts to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families, having built a strong reputation within the sector.
Our board of trustees provides governance, strategic direction, and oversight to ensure that our charity remains focused on its mission. We are seeking an individual with expertise in finance and accounting (preferably within the charity sector), to provide oversight of the charity’s finances, provide financial leadership to the Finance Director and Senior Leadership Team, and drive development of the charity.
The Treasurer is a key member of the charity's Board of Trustees, responsible for overseeing the charity's financial health and ensuring that its financial practices align with legal and regulatory requirements. The Treasurer plays a vital role in ensuring the charity is well-managed, transparent, and sustainable by providing financial oversight, guidance, and strategic direction to the Board and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Oversight:
- Ensure that the charity's financial systems and records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with legal and regulatory standards (e.g., Charity Commission, HMRC).
- Monitor the charity’s income, expenditure, cash flow, and financial reporting.
- Review and approve financial reports, including balance sheets, income and expenditure statements, and cash flow forecasts.
- Prepare and present financial summaries and reports for Board meetings, in conjunction with the Finance Director.
- Budgeting and Financial Planning:
- Oversee the preparation of the charity's annual budget, in collaboration with the Executive team and the Board.
- Ensure the budget aligns with the charity’s strategic goals and is financially sustainable.
- Monitor and report on the charity's financial performance against the budget throughout the year.
- Fundraising and Investments:
- Advise the Board on fundraising strategy and financial implications, ensuring financial targets are met.
- Oversee the management of any charity investments and ensure they are in line with the charity’s ethical policies and risk appetite.
- Internal Controls and Compliance:
- Ensure that internal controls are in place to protect the charity’s assets and ensure the integrity of financial operations.
- Advise the Board on financial risk management and ensure that appropriate risk management policies are in place.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, charity law, and any other financial regulations affecting the charity (e.g., VAT, Gift Aid).
- External Audit and Reporting:
- Oversee the annual external audit/independent review process, liaising with auditors and ensuring that any recommendations are acted upon.
- Ensure timely submission of annual accounts to the Charity Commission and other statutory bodies.
- Sign the charity's annual financial statements and ensure the charity meets all reporting deadlines.
- Strategic Financial Advice:
- Provide financial expertise and advice to the Board on strategic decisions, helping the Board to make informed decisions based on sound financial analysis.
- Advise on fundraising strategies and sustainable funding sources.
- Support and Leadership:
- Mentor and support staff or volunteers responsible for the charity’s day-to-day financial management.
- Build positive relationships with trustees, senior staff, donors, and external partners
Key Skills and Experience:
- Financial Expertise: Experience in financial management, preferably within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
- Professional Qualification: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or significant experience in financial oversight.
- Knowledge of Charity Finance: A strong understanding of charity financial reporting standards, tax regulations (including VAT and Gift Aid), and the UK Charity Commission’s requirements.
- Risk Management: Ability to assess and manage financial risks effectively.
- Leadership and Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strategic Thinking: Experience in budgeting, financial planning, and advising senior leadership on strategic decisions.
- Ethical Integrity: High standard of personal integrity, ensuring that the charity operates with transparency and accountability.
Personal Attributes:
- Commitment to the Charity’s Mission: A passion for the charity’s cause and a strong desire to contribute to its success.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing financial documents and identifying issues or discrepancies.
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to understand complex financial data and communicate it in a straightforward manner.
- Collaborative: Ability to work effectively with other trustees, staff, and volunteers.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from individuals with a range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, including those with lived experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Carers UK is the national membership charity for the millions of people in the UK who are unpaid carers. As an organisation we provide expert advice and information for carers, campaign for greater recognition and support for carers, and use our experience and expertise to help other organisations do more for carers. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital leadership role in the work we do while ensuring the charity is equipped and governed effectively, establishing and monitoring strategy and ensuring we are true to our values and keep carers at the heart of everything we do.
We are now seeking to appoint up to two people to join our Board of Trustees, to steer us towards our vision of a world where carers are recognised, valued and supported.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Carers UK, we have set out our stake as to how we want the world to change for carers. Our Board is instrumental in ensuring we make the future really impactful for carers through our vision and strategy while fulfilling all our obligations as a charity.
We are specifically looking for two Nations Trustees, one each for Northern Ireland and Wales. In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the Nations Trustee will be expected to ensure that the Carers UK Board is informed on key issues affecting carers in the respective Nations. To find out more about this opportunity please download the Trustee recruitment pack.
Closing date: Monday 3 February 2025 10am
Interviews:
Carers UK is committed to representing the diverse society in which we work and actively encourages applications from people with
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee
Are you passionate about connecting people to nature and heritage? Join a passionate team as a Trustee with a charity whose mission is to support and advocate their member Trails and inspire people to access, experience and enjoy the incredible benefits that Trails create for people’s health and wellbeing and for nature recovery.
Position: Trustee, Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary
Salary: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Location: Remote, with 1-2 face to face meetings a year in in the UK
Time Commitment: The Board currently meets every six to eight weeks, online, for 60-75 minutes, with one face-to-face meeting a year.
Closing Date: 9th March 2025
Interviews: Will take place in the weeks beginning 17th and 24th March 2025, with appointments starting from the AGM on 28th April 2025.
About the opportunity
This exciting UK charity is growing, and is seeking up to three new Trustees who bring a range of experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm to help govern the charity as they enter the next phase of development. There are opportunities for a Trustee, Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary which will strengthen their financial and governance leadership.
As a Trustee, you will:
· Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.
· Oversee governance, finance, and risk management.
· Support the implementation of the strategic plan.
· Advocate for the organisation and help develop partnerships.
· Attend Board meetings and key engagements.
Trustees play a vital role in shaping the future of the charity, ensuring they continue to support, strengthen, and champion the Trails network across the country.
About You
We are looking for individuals with:
· Knowledge or experience in nature, heritage, or outdoor recreation.
· Financial, governance, or strategic leadership expertise.
· Advocacy, fundraising, or membership organisation experience.
· Passion for broadening access to Trails for diverse communities.
We value lived experience and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities, ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and young people.
About the organisation:
National trails are some of the most scenic long-distance routes in the UK, covering over 6,000 km and welcoming 309 million visitors each year. The charity was founded in 2022 as the independent voice and champion for these Trails, supporting member organisations, raising funds, and advocating for policy improvements.
They are a young and ambitious charity, growing their influence and partnerships to ensure national trails remain accessible, high-quality, and sustainable for future generations.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Trustee, Non-Executive Director, Treasurer, Secretary, Board Member, Chairperson, Chair of the board, etc. #INDNFP
Do you want to create impactful change addressing critical global challenges?
Do you have a collaborative approach to relationship building, a successful track record of leading through change, experience in convening and a commitment to our mission?
About Forum for the Future
Forum for the Future, one of the world’s leading international sustainability non-profits with an over 25-year track record, works to influence the arc of change towards a just and regenerative future. We inspire change-actors to step up their ambition, stretch their vision and find pathways that are systemic, strategic and tackle root causes of our current crises.
Our current trustee board is a committed group who are passionate about helping Forum to deliver its mission.
We are looking for the following key attributes from candidates:
• A deep understanding of how philanthropy operates at a global level, with a specific understanding of the philanthropy landscape in ideally two of our four geos (UK/Europe, US, SE Asia and India), ideally with either Board or Senior Management experience with a grant-giving foundation.
• Experience in any of our Deep and Urgent Transition areas (Food, Energy, Purpose of Business)
• A desire to deliver the mission of Forum for the Future, to deliver a shift towards a just and regenerative future.
About the role
We are recruiting for a trustee for our UK charity, but you do not need to be based in the UK to apply. Trustee meetings normally take place at 2.00pm-5.00pm UK/GMT time.
The role description is here
We do not have an ‘ideal’ candidate in mind as we recognise and value the range of diverse experiences that people can bring to a role. If you do not meet all the requirements outlined in the job description but still believe you have the right mix of skills and experience to thrive in this role and further Forum’s ambitious goals for change, we encourage you to apply.
If this piqued your interest, please read on, and apply to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application!
Recruitment process
To apply please send your CV and a brief note explaining why you are applying
The application deadline is the end of the day 24 February 2025 and interviews will take place in March.
Equal Opportunities
Forum for the Future wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities in employment. We promote and support equality, diversity and inclusion both in our own workplace and through our work with our partners and the wider public. We actively support and promote diversity as an essential component of sustainability, and as a key element of our organisational values. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, caste, religion or belief. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those who identify as disabled, LGBTQ, ethnic minorities, and come from diverse social and educational backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Buddy Bag Foundation is an award winning charity seeking a Finance Trustee to sit on our well established Board of Trustees. BBF is dedicated to restoring a sense of safety and love for children in emergency accommodation having fled domestic abuse.
Who we are
The Buddy Bag Foundation provides children entering emergency care with essential items having fled domestic abuse and coercive control situations. We provide women’s refuges and other emergency accommodation locations with our age specific Buddy Bags which contain twelve essential items, including toiletries; underwear; a book; and of course a knitted toy.
The role
BBF is seeking a finance professional to sit on our Board of Trustees to work with our external accountants to oversee the financial governance of the Buddy Bag Foundation, ensure robust financial management and reporting, and to lead in providing strategic financial oversight in accordance with UK charity governance.
The role is designed to ensure that the BBF’s resources are effectively managed to support its mission of providing emergency items to children entering emergency care.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
- Professional qualification in finance, accounting, or a related field (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Experience in a financial role within business – previous experience as a Trustee or within a UK charity or nonprofit is desirable but not essential.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in financial management.
- Understanding of UK charity finance, including SORP, Gift Aid, and regulatory requirements from the Charity Commission.
- Experience in leading committees or teams is desirable, with demonstrable leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to contribute to broader organisational goals, particularly in a charity focused on vulnerable children.
Personal Attributes:
- Commitment to the foundation’s mission and values.
- Integrity and high ethical standards.
- Collaborative and able to work effectively within a diverse team.
- Proactive and willing to challenge and support the Board and executive team.
The Role
In addition to joining bi-monthly Board of Trustee meetings (either remotely or in the West Midlands), the key tasks of the Finance Trustee are set out below.
Financial Governance:
- Lead the Financial Sub-Committee in reviewing and monitoring the Buddy Bag Foundation’s financial performance.
- Work with the external accountant team to develop financial strategies that ensure the sustainability of the foundation’s activities.
Budgeting and Financial Planning:
- Oversee the preparation and approval of the annual budget, ensuring it aligns with the foundation’s strategic objectives, particularly in maintaining the continuity of providing emergency essentials to children.
- Monitor reporting in respect of cash flow, financial risks, and reserves in line with the foundation’s reserves policy, advising the Board on any necessary actions.
- Ensure financial planning accounts for the potential impacts of UK-specific economic conditions and the volatility of donation-based income.
Reporting and Compliance:
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the Board, funders, the Charity Commission, and HMRC as required.
- Oversee the preparation of the foundation’s annual accounts, ensuring they are prepared in accordance with the UK Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and are audited or independently examined as required.
- Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, and legal obligations specific to UK charities, with a focus on transparency to maintain donor trust.
Strategic Contribution:
- Provide financial insight and advice to the Board on matters affecting the foundation’s financial health.
- Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the foundation as a member of the Board.
Leadership:
- Lead on financial strategy and reporting, ensuring productive meetings and effective decision-making.
- Mentor and support other trustees in understanding financial matters, particularly within the context of UK charity regulations and the foundation’s mission.
Registered charity Olive Ridley Project (ORP) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Trustee to join our Board.
About ORP
ORP is on a mission to protect sea turtles and their habitats. We do this through rescue and rehabilitation of injured sea turtles, scientific research, and education and community outreach programs. We run a marine turtle rescue centre in Baa Atoll, Maldives - the first such facility of its kind in the Maldives - with a resident veterinarian, and a sea turtle rehabilitation centre in North Malé Atoll, Maldives.
Since its initial startup in the Maldives, ORP has expanded to Kenya, Oman, Pakistan and Seychelles. Further expansion plans are on the horizon in the near future. The charity is at the forefront of turtle conservation, influencing local policy makers and fishing communities, and collaborating with a number of research institutes.
Why Become A Trustee For ORP?
People become trustees for all sorts of reasons, but the most common reason is that they want to give back and make a difference in the world. Some trustees are drawn to a cause they are passionate about, happy to use their skills and experience to benefit a charity they have an interest in. For others, it is all about the challenge and skills you develop.
Being a trustee means leading the charity. You will be joining our passionate team at a key time when we are taking our mission global. You will be using your skills and experience to help shape the direction of the charity through these exciting times, ensuring good governance and that we carry out our purposes and reach our goals. You will also be acting as an ambassador for all aspects of our work.
What's in it for you?
This is a great opportunity to gain board-level experience and to get involved in every aspect of the charity. You will use your professional skills to do something good, contributing your ideas and knowledge to the charity with a fresh perspective. You will be engaged in something vital and stimulating as part of a dynamic international team.
About the Role
ORP is looking for an experienced UK based trustee to provide leadership and direction for the charity. The role of the trustee includes aiding and guiding our international branches where appropriate. Trustees have hands-on involvement in the running of the charity. The position is voluntary and unpaid.
Specific duties will include:
- Overseeing everything the charity does and helping the CEO lead the charity;
- Strategic development;
- Ensuring ORP is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit;
- Updating of, and ensuring the charity complies with, the ORP governing document;
- Making sure ORP complies with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to the charity;
- Managing the charity’s resources responsibly;
- Ensuring the charity is accountable, particularly when tasks or decisions are delegated to staff or volunteers;
- Working collectively as a group to ensure the best outcome for ORP;
- Helping to raise funds for the charity and manage donors;
- Representing and acting as an ambassador for the charity.
Experience required
- Previous experience as a charity trustee in a UK organisation.
- Business/professional experience at an appropriate level.
- Knowledge/understanding of UK charity law and fundraising regulations would be an advantage.
- Commitment and common sense is a must.
- An interest in marine life and ocean conservation is desirable.
Time Commitment
The successful applicant will be able to commit approximately 12-15 hours per month to their role. In addition, we require participation in quarterly trustee board meetings, which take place via video conferencing due to the international nature of our operations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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NEW VOLUNTEER TEAM NEEDED! A DYNAMIC AND DEVELOPING MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY URGENTLY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS. HELP FORGE THE BEST MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING SERVICE
Evolve Counselling is … changing. Over the next year we have an ambitious programme to meet a large and growing demand for professionally-delivered talking therapies. We have plenty of volunteering opportunities for you. Bring your skills and experience to help us, and in return be part of an empowering community - where you can thrive in a rewarding project. Build your CV! Try something new! Put your spare time to use! Revive your career skills! Do life-enriching work helping others! All roles are flexible hours, working remotely with full IT support.
Exciting and absorbing NEW volunteer job roles
Projects Support . Secretarial tasks supporting the Trustee Board: Scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and board papers, taking minutes, keeping records, monitoring compliance with legal and contractual rules, etc. Admin support for CEO: Arrange external meetings, attend planning sessions and produce notes and minutes, schedule key business events, and keep diaries up to date. General office administration: Keeping records, directing calls and messages, maintaining files and building the business ‘memory’. We are looking for a highly efficient organiser, someone used to routine and fine detail, with good IT skills.
Finance Controller or Finance Assistant. Finance tasks supporting our growing charity, working with our external Book Keeper, outsourced payroll service, and the Board Treasurer. Tasks include producing monthly reports and stats for the Board, for funders and fundraising bids. Monthly financial reporting including monitoring of income and expenditure, variance analysis and cashflow forecasting, monthly management accounts, and annual financial statements - charity income and expenditure, balance sheet, P&L. Supporting annual budget setting, and assisting when data is required for grant submissions. You will ideally be, or have been, a chartered, AAT, or qualified-by-experience accountant, have Third Sector knowledge, and have an interest and passion for charitable enterprises.
Communications and Media Coordinator or Assistant. We are looking for help to communicate much much better with counselling clients, funders, our own “Counselling Community” of therapists, and the wider voluntary sector across our large area. You’ll be writing news stories, success ‘profiles’, publicising regular and special events, and driving social media and the web - building the brand for Evolve. This job will be great for a pro-active social media “story teller”, looking to build their own profile by ‘owning’ this new area of Evolve’s work. You’ll need to be creative, organised, and literate, with a very self-motivated approach. A background in PR, marketing, social media or news will be great for this role.
Marketing and Fundraising Specialist or Assistant. Help us to grow our client numbers, improve the service, generate a development fund for new innovations, and get our name in front of sponsors, donors, and other charity project funders. In this demanding but hugely rewarding new role you will be in at the beginning - creating campaigns, researching and writing bids, and working with our communications and media volunteer to build and promote compelling fundable projects.
About Evolve Counselling. Evolve Counselling is a long-established charitable social enterprise, providing low cost, affordable or funded mental health counselling to adults in Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. Our counselling community is made up of 50 – 60 qualified self-employed practitioners, working part-time. We deliver talking therapies to adults – online and in person. Our service delivers around 500 counselling sessions per month to a broad range of individuals, many of whom would not otherwise be able to access counselling support. Evolve also provides supervision, reflective practice, critical incident support and mental health awareness and related training to organisations and businesses large and small.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
Tearfund is a Christ-centred INGO, founded in 1968. We have a huge vision: to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential. Tearfund’s role is to be a highly effective, servant-hearted partner of local churches. We currently support 31,000 churches in more than 50 of the world’s poorest countries, and our aspiration is to equip 250,000 churches to be transformation centres for their communities and countries. As we do this, we are seeing extraordinary and sustained change at both individual and community level, across a wide range of countries and contexts. The church is the largest civil society organisation on the planet, and we believe the church is the most powerful agent of holistic, transformational change in the world.
To find out more about the work Tearfund do, visit the website.
The Role:
In addition to the specific requirements for the Digital Trustee set out below, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they:
- Are a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church and willing to affirm Tearfund’s statement of faith, with some understanding of the evangelical constituency of the church in the country and region in which they live;
- Have an understanding of good governance and some governance experience, and are able to contribute on the wide range of governance issues that the Board may address;
- Have a reasonable understanding of the developmental and theological issues relating to Tearfund and a strong commitment to justice for people living in poverty.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in digital strategy and transformation, including areas such as digital innovation in fundraising and development work, agile transformation, service design, data transformation, and horizon scanning future trends.
- Ability to communicate complex digital concepts in an accessible way, fostering a culture of shared digital responsibility across the board.
- A strong understanding of the ethical and social implications of digital innovations, ensuring that Tearfund’s digital strategies remain consistent with our Christian values and commitment to justice.
- The ability to communicate complex digital concepts effectively to non- specialists, fostering a collaborative and inclusive governance environment.
- Desirable: Strong knowledge of risk management, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery planning, with a track record of implementing effective strategies in these areas.
Further Information
For comprehensive information about Tearfund, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Document.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about joining Tearfund and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:
- An up-to-date CV
- A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role, and confirmation that you can affirm Tearfund's statement of faith.
All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group). This is a global search.
All applications should be sent to Trustees Unlimited.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter, Managing Partner - Charities.
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st March 2025
Interviews with Tearfund: Early April 2025 (date tbc)