Executive volunteer roles in battersea, greater london
Croydon Almshouses is seeking new trustees from all backgrounds who are passionate about giving their time to a dynamic Croydon charity that works to reduce the impact of poverty on people’s lives, so they can live with more dignity and independence. We welcome applications from all, and are currently seeking trustees with experience and/ or professional qualifications in:
· Finance
· Communications
· Working with older people
· Property Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS)
About Croydon Almshouses:
Croydon Almshouses is the oldest charity in Croydon, and we are proud of our heritage. For over 550 years we have been supporting people who experience the impact of poverty. Since 1447 we have offered almshouses, and for the last 40 years have also awarded grants to Croydon’s voluntary sector and individuals.
At the heart of who we are, is our belief and commitment to ‘community’. Our Croydon Almshouses community is made up of our residents, staff, and trustees. We are also part of our local Waddon community, and the wider Croydon community. In some ways, most importantly, we recognise that we all belong to several communities which connect us with our backgrounds, our interests, our challenges.
About the Role:
You will be joining a committed and progressive Board of Trustees which is tasked with offering robust governance oversight to the charity, which is currently embarking on its ambitious 2024-2028 Strategy: “Do more, Do Better”.
To learn more about Croydon Almshouses, the specifics of the role, and the time commitment, please click the attached role description pack.
Timeline:
Closing date for applications: Monday 7th July, 9am
Interview date: w/c 14th July, TBC early June
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
To apply, please send your CV and a personal statement of not more than one side of A4 outlining how your experience fits the role description. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact MacLaine, whose email is located in the 'How to Apply' section of the role pack, to arrange.
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Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable GCSE English tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with long-term illnesses.
What will you be doing?
- Run tutoring sessions online to support a young person.
- Offer subject area knowledge and expertise related to GCSE English.
- Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions.
What are we looking for?
Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of GCSE English concepts and specifications.
Teaching Skills: Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.
Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.
Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment.
You must be a UK resident and be at least 18 years old.
What difference will you make?
Academic Progress: Help young people stay on track with their studies despite their health challenges, ensuring they do not fall behind.
Confidence Builder: Provide a stable and encouraging presence that helps build the students' confidence and resilience.
Future Opportunities: Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
What will you gain?
The opportunity to fight education inequities and make a difference in a young person's life
Enhanced DBS Certificate
Safeguarding level one training
Skill development opportunities and practical experience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Summary
Could you combine nursing skills, compassion and faith to offer care in body, mind and spirit?
Could you support people experiencing homelessness?
Detailed description
You could be part of our exciting pilot project as a volunteer Parish Nurse offering life-transforming whole-person healthcare, working alongside Chaplains, Complex Needs and Housing Support Workers.
As a YMCA Parish Nurse you would:
- Help service users identify issues and self-manage their wellbeing so they flourish in body, mind and spirit. This might be 1:2:1 or in a group setting.
- Signpost, support, and provide information and reassurance enabling service users to access NHS and other professional or community support as well as internal support from YMCA colleagues and projects.
- Offer spiritual care from a Christian perspective, such as prayer or acts of worship
- Be instrumental in supporting the project develop in this pilot phase
Training for this role is provided by PNMUK as part of their on-going programme of support and personal development for Parish Nursing nationally. The next course is 15-17th November with follow-up online sessions.
This project is being developed and lead by One YMCA’s Chaplaincy Team, together with our Medium Complex Intensive Support Service (MCISS) and supported by Parish Nursing Ministries UK (PNMUK).
The Chaplaincy Team offer life-transforming spiritual care and pastoral support. For us Chaplaincy is about journeying with people, inspired by the life, example and teaching of Jesus. Our vision for Chaplaincy is to see even more of our service users and staff thriving through experiencing the love of God for themselves. Following a re-shaping of our work, Chaplaincy is now part of the newly formed Christian Mission team, which is at the heart of this growing charity.
YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by and faithful to our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive, and energising communities where young people can truly belong, contribute, and thrive.
What volunteers need Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
Reimbursement of costs Extra support
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
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Cystar
Help women with PCOS manage their condition through our health program
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women globally, yet it remains one of the most under-diagnosed and misunderstood hormonal disorders. Our startup addresses the social and healthcare inequality faced by individuals with PCOS, who often experience delayed diagnosis, misinformation, and a lack of holistic support. Many face chronic physical and emotional challenges—ranging from irregular periods and infertility to anxiety, depression, and body image issues.
Socially, PCOS is stigmatised and frequently dismissed, especially in low-resource settings, where access to specialised care is limited and digital health education is minimal. Environmental challenges also arise from a lack of culturally sensitive, inclusive, and personalised resources for managing lifestyle and medical interventions.
We aim to close these gaps by providing accessible, evidence-based tools and community support to help individuals manage PCOS proactively—supporting not just physical health, but also mental well-being, self-advocacy, and long-term empowerment.
Our startup empowers individuals with PCOS to take control of their health through a personalised, holistic digital platform. We combine science-backed tools, expert guidance, and community support to address the unique and complex challenges of managing PCOS.
We focus on three core pillars:
Education & Awareness – We provide clear, accessible content to help users understand PCOS, its symptoms, and treatment options. By demystifying the condition, we help users become confident advocates for their own care.
Personalised Health Management – Our platform offers customised lifestyle plans (nutrition, yoga, mental health support and supplementation guidance) tailored to the individual’s symptoms, goals, and health data. We also support symptom tracking and integration with healthcare providers for a more cohesive care journey.
Community & Mental Health Support – We create safe spaces for peer support and access to mental health resources, helping users feel seen, heard, and supported. This combats the isolation and anxiety that often accompanies PCOS.
By blending technology, empathy, and expert insight, we aim to close the care gap, reduce stigma, and help users lead healthier, more fulfilling lives—on their own terms.
We’re a health initiative delivering holistic, culturally relevant treatment options for Indian women with PCOS. Our digital presence is essential to reach the right audience—women searching for trustworthy, lifestyle-based PCOS solutions. We’re looking for an SEO-savvy volunteer to help drive organic traffic and grow our reach.
SEO Expert
Role Overview
As a Volunteer SEO Specialist, you'll help optimise our website and content strategy to attract Indian women struggling with PCOS. You'll perform keyword research, improve on-page SEO, collaborate with the content team, and monitor performance to drive sustainable traffic growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Keyword Research & Strategy
- Identify high-volume, low-competition keywords relevant to PCOS treatment in India
- Build topic clusters and content outlines for blog, social, and app-related pages
- Support multilingual/localized keyword strategies (e.g. Hindi, Tamil, etc.)
- On-Page SEO
- Optimize titles, meta descriptions, headings, alt text, and internal links
- Provide SEO guidance on new pages, blogs, or educational content
- Collaborate with content writers to ensure best practices are applied
- Technical SEO (Basic Level)
- Audit site structure, page speed, mobile performance, and crawlability
- Flag issues and recommend fixes to our development volunteers
- Off-Page SEO & Authority Building
- Recommend backlink opportunities or partnerships (forums, blogs, health platforms)
- Suggest strategies for growing domain authority in a nonprofit context
- Performance Tracking & Reporting
- Monitor traffic, rankings, and click-through rates using Google Search Console and Analytics
* Report progress monthly with data insights and recommendations
Ideal Skills and Experience
- Experience with SEO tools (e.g., Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Ubersuggest, SEMrush)
- You'll have access to RankMath premium for optimisation
- Understanding of on-page, technical, and off-page SEO best practices
- Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
- Strong analytical and communication skills
* Bonus: Experience targeting Indian digital audiences or working with wellness/healthcare content
What You’ll Gain
- A real-world portfolio demonstrating SEO impact for a mission-driven initiative
- Data-driven results and progress reports you can showcase
- A letter of recommendation and LinkedIn endorsement upon successful completion
- The satisfaction of helping Indian women discover a credible, holistic PCOS care solution
Weekly Time Commitment
7-9 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-5 months
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 Role
As a Flyer Distributor you will play a crucial role in helping to raise awareness about our services and events within the Enfield community. You will be responsible for disseminating promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and event announcements to various locations within the Enfield area.
- Distribute promotional materials provided by Age UK Enfield to designated locations across the Enfield area. This may include community centers, libraries, local businesses, healthcare facilities, and other relevant locations.
- Engage with members of the public in a friendly and courteous manner while distributing flyers. Answer any questions they may have about Age UK Enfield's services and provide basic information about upcoming events or initiatives.
- Keep accurate records of the locations visited and the quantity of promotional materials distributed. Report back to the supervisor on to provide updates on distribution progress.
- Act as an ambassador for Age UK Enfield by promoting the organisation's mission, values, and services to the community. Help to increase brand recognition and visibility within the local area.
General Key Skills:
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
- Comfortable with walking and standing for long periods in various weather conditions.
- Maintaining professionalism and addressing public inquiries effectively.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality, with a strong sense of responsibility.
Time Commitment
2-4 hours Between 10 am - 2 pm (there are other volunteer opportunities available)
Requirements
A DBS Enhanced check will be required. Training to be provided around safeguarding.
Other Information
Please note: It is a unpaid position however travel costs and other volunteering expenses will be covered.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.



Your background might be within a federated charity operating nationally or globally; you might work within a not-for-profit which delivers its impact through a network model or membership body; or you might operate in a corporate setting, perhaps operating franchises to reach your customers.
You will instinctively understand what it is to lead a like-minded movement of organisations, who together are far more than the sum of their parts.
You will be ready to get stuck into understanding what makes our local services tick and how best we can help them to have the voice, capacity and impact to change the world for unpaid carers.
More generally, we’re looking for a strategic, forward-thinking leader, someone who can challenge and champion our direction and bring fresh ideas. Your insight could shape where we go next and help steer how we develop our network relationships and local delivery.
If you love collaborating with ambitious teams, challenging the status quo and finding smart, inventive ways to make an impact – this could be the perfect role for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Become a Trustee at ECPAT UK
We want to recruit a Treasurer and a diverse Board including younger people and those with experience of trafficking and exploitation.
If you are committed to our vision that children everywhere enjoy their rights to be protected and to lives free from trafficking and exploitation then please consider applying to join our Board.
2025 is an important and vital year for ECPAT UK - the leading UK children’s rights organisation working to end child trafficking and transnational child exploitation and abuse.
We are developing our strategy and child centred, rights based and trauma informed approach at a very challenging time.
Our Board of Trustees is critical to our work and success and in shaping our future direction.
We want to make sure our Board reflects the voices and diversity of trafficked young people and to create opportunities for younger people, survivors and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We are looking for new board members including:
· a new Treasurer who is a qualified accountant
· a young trustee (under 30)
· a victim/survivor trustee
These are unpaid roles lasting for a minimum term of 3 years. You will need to be able to take part in at least 6 Board meetings each year which will take about 20 hours of your time each year. Attendance at meetings can be in person or remotely although we hope that the Board can meet fully in person at least twice per year. We are looking for a mixture of experience and enthusiasm that will inject the charity with new perspectives, connections and opportunities and specifically financial management experience, policy and campaigns experience and direct practice.
Our new Trustees will receive training and induction and the opportunity to work with our dynamic CEO and team.
Closing date for applications is: 09:00 on Monday 23rd June
Interviews to be held 27 and 28 June
We support children everywhere to uphold their rights and to live a life free from abuse and exploitation.


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Help children as Trustee of an innovative, enterprising Tees Valley Charity that is increasingly supporting children in care through fostering and a planned residential provision. Join an agency that transforms children's lives.
What will you be doing?
You will join us at an exciting time as we pursue growth of fostering and residential services, as well as growth of our early help offer.
You will work across the Charity and the subsidiary fostering company (which we will amalgamate back into the parent Charity).
You will have a particular focus on helping the fostering agency drive growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver excellent care for children and support for foster parents. You will provide support and challenge to the management team.
You’ll contribute 2 to 6 hours a month. The Charity board meets every 8 weeks (shifting to quarterly after September) and the fostering board meets every 8 weeks.
You’ll join a Charity that’s brought £millions of investment into Tees Valley and that helps over 1000 local people a year. We’ve been runners up at the national Charity Governance Awards and ‘community’ winners at the Hartlepool Business Awards.
We are looking for experienced professionals who share our values and want to help.
What are we looking for?
At this time we are specifically looking for Trustees with some of these areas of skills or experience:
Business development
Safeguarding management
Fostering or children's residential care or childrens social work management
Financial management
What difference will you make?
We want to help children and family members heal from trauma, primarily through helping them develop a network of nurturing, loving and appropriately challenging relationships with people in their close and wider communities. Any small surplus we make from helping children in care will be diverted into work to help families stay together and thrive. You will join a team that strives to make this difference. You will help ensure the Charity keeps a strong focus on children and young peoples needs whilst being sustainability and ensuring the agency manages the risks associated with growth and investment in new services.
Before you apply
After expressing an interest through the site, we'd welcome an initial conversation with our CEO and/or Chair. After that, we usually take applications to the Board for consideration. This is usually quite a quick process.
FoNS seeks enthusiastic Trustees to join our Board
We are a growing organisation with an exciting vision for our future.
We are a creative charity with innovative research-based programmes which support the wellbeing of nurses and nursing teams. In turn, we facilitate person-centred leadership and practice, where nurses and their teams establish healthful workplace cultures.
We wish to strengthen our Board with people who have the necessary skills, energy and commitment and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
FoNS is committed to having a diverse and representative board. If you are passionate about improving the wellbeing of our health and social care workforce, and thereby the quality of the care they provide, and can contribute to strategic thinking and oversight – we would love to hear from you.
Board meetings are held every quarter on Mondays 3.00pm – 5.00pm. Virtual attendance at meetings can be arranged if attending in person in London is not possible. There will be annual strategy days and ad hoc events to attend. Trustees are not remunerated but reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
We welcome applications from those without or with limited Trustee experience.
To apply, please send an expression of interest, along with your CV and a completed diversity monitoring form via our website.
Online opportunity to meet the CEO, Senior Person-centred Practice Programme Facilitator and Chair of the Board of Trustees with any questions: 25 or 27 June. Please contact Lexi for more information on how to attend.
Closing date for applications: 10 July 2025. Shortlisting w/c 14 July
Interviews to take place 1, 4 or 6 August. All interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams.
FoNS is a charitable organisation that works across health and social care, UK-wide and beyond.





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Job Overview
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals for our Skill Acquisition programme focused on learning how to sew clothes. This role is designed for those who are eager to develop their sewing skills while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and enhance their abilities in garment construction and design.
Responsibilities
- Engage in practical sewing sessions to learn various techniques and methods for sewing clothes.
- Assist in the preparation of materials and tools required for sewing projects.
- Collaborate with instructors and peers to complete assigned tasks and projects.
- Maintain a clean and organised workspace, ensuring all equipment is properly stored after use.
- Participate in discussions and workshops aimed at improving sewing skills and knowledge of fabric types.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written, during training sessions.
- Provide feedback on the learning process to help improve the programme.
Requirements
- A basic understanding of English is essential; knowledge of Spanish or other languages is advantageous (bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply).
- Strong analytical skills to assess fabric types and sewing techniques effectively.
- Ability to communicate clearly with instructors and fellow participants.
- Experience in data entry or related tasks is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Demonstrated phone etiquette when interacting with clients or suppliers during training activities.
- A willingness to learn and adapt, with a positive attitude towards skill development.
- Previous experience in upselling or customer service roles would be an asset.
This position offers a unique opportunity to acquire valuable skills while contributing to a creative environment. We look forward to welcoming passionate individuals who are ready to embark on this exciting journey into the world of sewing.
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We are looking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer who can provide leadership to operational departments and maintain consistent effectiveness across the organization.
About YAUK
Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.
Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.
We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.
Key responsibilities
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Oversee the operations of the organization ensuring of efficiency
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Translate strategy into actionable plans
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To provide leadership to departmental heads in departments such as Communications and IT (this may extend to other departmental heads as required)
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Work with the CEO to develop strategy
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Lead the creation of policy and guidance
Requirements
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Proven leadership experience
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Understanding of key business functions
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Excellent decision-making skills
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Ability to problem solve effectively
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Great at multitasking
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Competence in strategic planning
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Integrity
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Ability to use remote tools and IT systems
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Good people and communication skills
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Right to volunteer in the UK
Benefits
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This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.
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Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
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Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.
Why Volunteer with Us?
We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our volunteers and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.
We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.
We look forward to hearing from you!
It’s an exciting time for the Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse: momentum is growing, with heightened public awareness of domestic abuse following the pandemic, increased government focus, and employers increasingly recognising their crucial role in enabling employees to recognise the signs of, and seek support on, domestic abuse.
The Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (known as EIDA) is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our mission to empower employers to act effectively against domestic abuse.
Our aim is to ensure that all team members, volunteers, trustees, job applicants and the people we come into contact with are given equal opportunity and that our organisation is representative of all sections of society.
We want our board to be representative of our society and membership and particularly welcome applications from people with lived experiences of domestic abuse, people based outside the southeast of England and in the nations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and from people with experience as a people manager or employer, large or small.
Who we are
We are a free-to-join members' network of employers and a registered charity supporting over 1,500 large and small employers to take effective action on domestic abuse. Our members collectively employ over 25% of the UK workforce.
Our mission is to equip employers to support their employees affected by domestic abuse and to share best practice with other employers.
We endeavour to bring about constructive change, leading to a society where survivors thrive, and where domestic abuse is not tolerated.
Our Trustees are volunteer board members who play a vital role in making sure that EIDA achieves its mission. As a group, they:
- Oversee the overall management and administration of the charity.
- Ensure that EIDA has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.
- Provide support and challenge to the executive team, enabling EIDA to grow and thrive.
We are seeking up to two new Trustees to join the existing group of ten You can see current members of our board on our website.
EIDA has a UK-wide remit with a membership made up of employers, and we want to reflect that across our Trustees.
Trustee duties
Trustees are the people who lead our charity and decide how it is run. We envisage the trustee duties broadly as:
- Support and provide advice on EIDA’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
- Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee EIDA’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 EIDA’s financial statements.
- Provide support and challenge to EIDA’s CEO.
- Keep abreast of changes in EIDA’s operating environment.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect EIDA’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
- Participate in periodic appraisals of the performance of the Board of Trustees, collectively and individually.
- Represent EIDA at external functions, meetings and events.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will contribute to the diversity of thinking on our board.
Whether you are an experienced trustee or are looking to take your first step at board level, we would like to hear from you. We ask for:
- Commitment to tackling domestic abuse and EIDA’s mission.
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement.
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussions.
- A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and EIDA’s core values of Collaboration, Empowerment, Versatility, Openness and Kindness.
- Time to commit to supporting the organisation, including attendance at Board meetings (2 hours, 5 times annually), virtual and in-person events (4-6 annually) and any sub committees.
- Ability to build and maintain a healthy network that promotes the aims of EIDA across the business community, to drive member growth, and to enhance EIDA fundraising activities.
- Experience in leading teams, managing people, or influencing organisational culture.
Terms of appointment
Position: Trustee
Location: This is a hybrid role, with occasional travel required to Board and network meetings held in central London
Terms: A maximum fixed term appointment of one three-year term followed by a further three-year term
This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment: EIDA’s Board of Trustees meets 4-5 times a year within the working hours of 10-5pm. Currently meetings are held in London and remotely (Zoom).
Closing date
9am, Monday 23 June 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early applications are appreciated.
Our mission is to equip employers to support their employees affected by domestic abuse and to share best practice with other employers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ShowerBox is a registered charity that has been providing free and secure showers as well as toiletries and supplies, warm drinks, snacks and haircuts to individuals facing homelessness since 2018. Our mission is to enhance our guests’ sense of physical well-being and dignity, help combat social isolation, and provide access to other essential resources such as health clinics and mobile libraries. By empowering individuals, we hope to help them make long term improvement in their lives.
Learning of individuals having passed away from preventable illnesses on the streets due to an inability to get clean and the social stigma associated with poor personal hygiene, Sarah Lamptey (our CEO) started offering weekly showers in St. Giles churchyard in Soho, London, from 2019. ShowerBox became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2021 and since then has been expanding nationally. Now, we operate in multiple sites – Central London, Birmingham, and Barking – either independently or in partnership. Central London remains our biggest site, followed by Birmingham and Barking, and we are in initial discussion with others. We receive our funds through philanthropy – currently supported by National Lottery Community Fund, Vitol Foundation, HS2, amongst others.
As we look to expand to new sites, we are seeking two passionate new trustees to help us grow and thrive. As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping our strategy, expanding our network, and ensuring our charity is impactful. It will be a volunteer role.
What are we looking for?
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Interest in making a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness/housing security
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Experience serving as a Trustee or Board member (in either for-profit or non-profit organisation)
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An understanding of legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
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Ability to devote time and effort to support a small and growing charity
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Prepared to attend four board meetings per year (mostly online) plus one or two ad hoc committees and/or events in line with their expertise, specific interest, or as needed
We are keen to hear from individuals with the skills and experience to help direct our organisational development within:
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Operations, HR & Compliance
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Fundraising & Communications
We are particularly interested to hear from professionals with expertise in the following areas:
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UK charity law and compliance
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Risk management & GDPR
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Safeguarding, staff and volunteer wellbeing
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Fundraising and communications strategy (charity / social enterprises)
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Philanthropy or Corporate Partnerships
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Individuals with a track record in income diversification, particularly from trusts/foundations, major donors, or Corporate Social Responsibility.
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Experience working in the Homelessness or public health sector, especially in the UK
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you are interested in working with ShowerBox. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Become our Trustee Tresurer and chair our Finance Committee.We need a Trustees with energy, enthusiasm and commitment to help accelerate our influcence on wildlife and nature recovery issues in the country and beyond.
With a refreshed 3-year strategy (23-26), “A Wilder Herefordshire, More Nature Everywhere” we’re working hard to recover nature at scale through deeper collaborations, working with local community organisations and networks to develop a clear plan for nature’s recovery. We are also working with neighbouring Wildlife Trusts, river partnerships and national partners such as the Woodland Trust, National Trust, and Duchy of Cornwall.
So, with lots happening, it’s an exciting if challenging time for the Trust. Urgent action is needed to address the decline of wildlife in our beautiful county – and we need to muster all the resources and skills we can to succeed.
We are a welcoming board who support and challenge each other to do better for wildlife.
We look to recruit trustees from a range of backgrounds, life stages and skills to join us.
At this time, we wish to recruit someone to take on the role of Treasurer, and chair our Finance Committee. You would need the following skills and qualities:
· A strong commitment to wildlife conservation and the Vision of the Trust;
· Demonstrable experience of financial management;
· The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences;
· A good understanding of governance, gained either as a Trustee of another charity, a director of a company, or as a manager who has worked with Boards;
· The ability to apply clear logical thinking and creativity to developing our strategy
If you are successful, you will be welcomed and supported by a talented and committed board of trustees, a strong and experienced staff team and an active and expanding band of volunteers and by the wider Wildlife Trust movement. We hope you are inspired to apply, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Alison McLean OBE, Chair, March 2025
As our Treasurer Trustee, you’ll bring your financial expertise to our dynamic international board working alongside trustees from member organisations, our leadership team and co-opted trustees bringing a range of specialist skills to our Board.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for a Treasurer with experience of working with not for profits in setting strategic financial direction,. It would be desirable to have experience in complying with the Charity Commission for England and Wales or similar bodies’ regulations.
You would be joining our board at an exciting time, as we implement our new strategy, build on our campaigns, broaden our advocacy to mobilise greater support and achieve change.
The Treasurer will maintain an overview of the organisation's affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that the organisation has policies and systems in place to ensure robust financial planning, implementation and reporting.
What are we looking for?
The Treasurer will maintain an overview of the organisation's affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that the organisation has policies and systems in place to ensure robust financial planning, implementation and reporting. This will involve :
- Reviewing budgets, accounts and financial statements, and recommending them to the Board for approval
- Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs
- Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy
- Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
- Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate investment policy
- Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies
- Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised through external audits and internal reviews and that any recommendations are implemented
- Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
- Chairing the Resource Mobilisation and Communications Committee (formerly the Finance and Human Resources Committee), leading online meetings three times a year
- Ensuring that organisation has processes in place to meet any compliance requirements
- Ensuring the organisation has a risk management process in place
- Reviewing and signing financial transactions and other documentation requiring board approval
What difference will you make?
This is a substantive role at the core of our organisation. We are a global alliance of 51 local organisations in 40 countries, working on the front line with children and families in need. Our vision is a world in which children and families everywhere have access to the support they need to survive and thrive. Our mission is to make that happen through research, knowledge exchange, campaigning and humanitarian responses. We are registered as a charity under the Charity Commission for England and Wales and have two subsidiaries registered in New Zealand and in the US
Family values mutual accountability and has a Responsibility Framework which outlines responsibilities and rights for board trustees, members and staff. The Treasurer has a key role in ensuring that mutual accountability is upheld in areas of finance by identifying and highlighting potential conflicts of interest.
Through campaigning, we influence and inspire others to take action for children and families worldwide. For more information about our work and our members, please visit our website.
Before you apply
Please apply, or contact us if you have any questions,through Reach in the first instance. Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role, your relevant experience and indicate your availability. Interviews will take place via Zoom. Deadline for applicaions is 06 Nov 2025.
Desirable, but not essential requirements:
- experience of working with or on a board
- a qualified member of a recognised accountancy body
- some experience of charity fundraising is desirable