Are you an experienced leader with a passion for equine welfare, high standards in charitable delivery, or inclusive activities? RDA UK is looking for dedicated professionals to join our Advisory Boards in a voluntary, non-executive capacity.
About RDA UK
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) UK is a national charity that enables people with disabilities to experience life-changing benefits through horses. With a UK-wide network of member groups, we are committed to delivering excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in all we do.
About the Role
As an Advisory Board Member, you will support our mission by offering expert advice and thought leadership. This role is purely advisory — focused on influence, not governance or operations. There are three Advisory Boards, and the particular skills and experience we’re looking for each are listed below.
- Member Group Quality and Standards Advisory Board
- Participants – Championing the voice of our participants, ensuring the participant perspective is woven into our offering.
- Volunteers – Leading the way in volunteering, ensuring RDAs vision to be a leader in volunteering experience across the UK.
- Education – Bringing an education background to increase the RDA educational experience in its offering.
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) – A leader in EDI they will ensure RDA continues momentum in embedding EDI across the organisation, ensuring it is a welcoming place for all.
- Environmental sustainability – A leader in environmental sustainability field will work to bring an increased sustainability view to RDAs member group operations.
- Mental Health – A professional in mental health support, bringing to life mental health considerations in our work.
- Advanced Coaching – A RDA coaching professional with advanced coaching qualifications to support the ongoing development of coaching standards at RDA. Preference for PRACA attendance.
- Equine Welfare – An individual with clear experience in the field that will ensure equine welfare continues to be central to how we deliver our services.
- Physiotherapy – A human focused physio to help us embed the therapy benefits of our services across the organisation.
- Activities Advisory Board
- Participants – Championing the voice of our participants, ensuring the participant perspective is woven into our offering.
- Carriage Driving – A carriage driving professional with experience in RDA delivery.
- Tea with a Pony/Dementia care services – A representative with experience in delivering the ‘tea with a pony’ initiative within RDA or has experience within the Dementia care field.
- Equine Assisted Services – A leader in equine assisted services, supporting RDAs continued development in service offering.
- Equine Welfare – An individual with clear experience in the field that will ensure equine welfare continues to be central to how we deliver our services.
- Physiotherapy – A human focused physio to help us embed the therapy benefits across all out delivered activities.
- Advanced Coaching – A RDA coaching professional with advanced coaching qualifications to support the ongoing development of coaching across the different activities that RDA offer. Preference for PRACA attendance.
- Equine Welfare Advisory Board
- Vet – A qualified veterinary surgeon, leading in equine practice that will support the ongoing development of equine welfare policies and practices, supporting equine welfare to be the central part of RDAs way of delivering services.
- Farrier – A qualified farrier, who is a leader in their field, using their knowledge and experience, supporting equine welfare to be the central part of RDAs way of delivering services.
- Equine Physiotherapist – A qualified equine physio, who is a leader in their field, using their knowledge and experience, supporting equine welfare to be the central part of RDAs way of delivering services.
- Equine Research – A leader in equine research ensuring RDA remains at the forefront of the latest best practise and welfare standards.
- Equine Welfare – An individual with clear experience in the field that will ensure equine welfare continues to be central to how we deliver our services.
- Physiotherapy – A human focused physio to help us ensure equine welfare remains central to RDA as part of delivering therapy through horses.
- Advanced Coach – A RDA coaching professional with advanced coaching qualifications to support the ongoing development of coaching knowledge of equine welfare. Preference for PRACA attendance.
Note: Some roles have the option to sit across multiple Boards.
Key Responsibilities
- Offer strategic insight and professional expertise to inform key decisions.
- Contribute actively to Advisory Board meetings (minimum twice per year).
- Provide guidance on best practice, innovation, and emerging opportunities.
- Support projects and collaborate between meetings as needed.
- Assist in the development of reports and recommendations for RDA UK Trustees.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience and leadership in a relevant industry.
- Specialist knowledge aligned with one of the Advisory Boards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Prior board or advisory experience (desirable, not essential).
- A genuine commitment to RDA’s mission and values.
Note: Advisory Board Members cannot be current RDA UK Trustees or staff.
Commitment
- Serve a 3-year term, renewable up to three times (maximum 9 years).
- Attend two Advisory Board meetings annually, with additional engagement as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold RDA’s values at all times.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to share your expertise, shape the future of inclusive equestrian activity, and help RDA UK continue delivering life-enhancing experiences. If you’re looking to give back in a meaningful way, we would love to hear from you.
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Pushpa
Pushpa is a diaspora fund that mobilises monthly contributions from people with Bangladeshi roots to collectively vote on and fund sustainable development projects back home.
We address poverty and climate vulnerability in Bangladesh, where communities face frequent natural disasters, limited economic opportunities, and lack of access to sustainable livelihoods. Our projects focus on empowering underserved populations - particularly women, marginalised and rural communities by creating a route to financial independence and building resilience against environmental challenges.
We operate as a diaspora fund that connects people with Bangladeshi roots to meaningful impact back home. Our community contributes monthly to a collective fund, then votes democratically on which locally-led projects to support in Bangladesh. We prioritise transparency through public financial tracking and focus on sustainable, long-term solutions over traditional charity models. By funding grassroots initiatives in areas like agriculture, women's empowerment, and climate resilience, we create economic opportunities that help communities become self-sufficient rather than dependent on aid.
We're building something the South Asian diaspora has never seen before - a fund that actually works how it should. Most diaspora giving is broken with money disappearing and communities staying dependent, but we're fixing that through full transparency, democratic voting, and focusing on economic independence over charity handouts. This is just the beginning - by 2030 we're building a holding company that creates new businesses furthering development for both Bangladesh and diaspora communities, turning funding into sustainable enterprise. We need people who can help us scale without losing what makes us different - community building, content that doesn't sound like every other charity, operations that keep us transparent, partnerships that make sense. The diaspora has money, skills, and connections, and we're proving it can create real change when done right.
Ready to help build it?
Legal Advisor - Corporate Structure
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
About Pushpa Pushpa is a diaspora fund that invests in the economic growth of our people back home. We're currently a limited by guarantee company considering conversion to CIC status as we expand into remittance services and direct investment in Bangladeshi social enterprises.
This role will provide the legal foundation we need to make informed decisions about our corporate structure before proceeding with subsidiary creation or investment processes. The successful volunteer will help us understand the implications of each structure and choose the optimal path for our community-focused growth.
Current Scale:
123 community members across UK, North America and Europe £1,273 per month in contributions 2 projects launched, 3rd being voted on this week 132 lives improved First corporate partner secured Team grown to 8 incredible volunteers
Responsibilities;
Analyse corporate structure options: Compare CIC vs Ltd by guarantee implications for Pushpa's growth plans, including operational differences, compliance requirements, and strategic impact
Assess subsidiary structures: Evaluate how each parent entity type (CIC vs Ltd) affects our ability to own and control subsidiaries (Investment and remittence entity) whilst maintaining mission alignment.
Review investment frameworks: Analyse how each structure impacts external investment opportunities, shareholder arrangements, and funding mechanisms for subsidiaries
Evaluate asset lock implications: If CIC conversion recommended, assess how asset lock rules affect subsidiary ownership, profit distribution, and operational flexibility
Provide conversion guidance: Deliver step-by-step recommendations for optimal structure choice, including legal documentation requirements, regulatory filings, and implementation timeline
Design governance frameworks: Recommend governance structures that preserve community control whilst enabling commercial growth and external investment
Ensure regulatory compliance: Identify ongoing compliance obligations, reporting requirements, and regulatory considerations for chosen structure and subsidiary operations
Deliver implementation roadmap: Create practical action plan with timelines, legal documentation templates, and next steps for structure optimisation
Nice to have; International investment experience: Understanding of UK-Bangladesh cross-border investment structures and regulatory considerations
Emerging market legal knowledge: Experience with South Asian legal frameworks and diaspora investment structures (beneficial)
Weekly Time Commitment
2-3 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-5 months
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The New Normal are seeking a Chair of our Board of Trustees! The primary responsibilities are providing leadership, strategic direction and governance oversight for the charity. They ensure that the board functions effectively, that the organization remains true to its mission, and that it meets its legal and ethical obligations.
We are looking for a driven and diligent person to support TNN in it's mission to provide free-to-access peer support for a diverse range of grief experiences, communities and identities.
Applicants should have the capacity to provide around 4-6 hours per month on a flexible basis, with some months quieter/busier than others.
We are seeking someone who has strong leadership, facilitation and decision-making skills, excellent communication and public-speaking, understanding of financial management, fundraising and stakeholder engagement, and a passion for the Charity's mission and long-term success. You should have experience serving on a Board of Trustees (preferably as Chair), in governance, strategic planning, and the non-profit sector.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and pathways. This is a voluntary role and responsibilities are listed in below Job Description.
[Due to the nature of the role and the work we do, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check and meet the statutory conditions for serving as a Trustee (attached). Persons will be shortlisted and appointed based solely on character, skills, qualifications and experience.]
TNN are committed to diversity and inclusion and so we use the Anonymous Recruitment feature to reduce the potential for unconscious bias.
Please ensure all relevant experience is listed clearly on your CV. In your covering letter, please tell us more about yourself, why you are interested in the role and what you think you can bring to the Charity. We are keen to hear about you as a person and your story, as well as your skills and experience.
Thanks your interest in this role - we look forward to receiving your application!
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We believe that no one should have to deal with grief or mental health alone: we combat isolation through creating connection.
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