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Become a Trustee at Bristol Folk House
Help shape the future of one of Bristol’s most creative and welcoming community spaces.

Who we are
Bristol Folk House is a long-standing and much-loved adult education and community arts centre in the heart of the city. Our mission is to connect people through creativity, learning and wellbeing – whether that’s a first-time painting class, a salsa night, a flea market, or a quiet coffee in our garden.
We’re at a pivotal moment in our journey, with big ambitions for inclusion, access, creativity and impact. To help us get there, we’re looking for new trustees to join our board and guide the next phase of our development.
 

Why join us now?
It’s an exciting time to come on board. We’ve launched a refreshed strategy, completed the first stage of a major accessibility and estates project, and are deepening our relationships with Bristol’s communities.
 

As a trustee, you’ll help us to:
- Create a more accessible, welcoming and inspiring space
- Connect with more people across Bristol
- Strengthen our financial resilience and income generation
- Grow our reputation and visibility
- Build an inclusive, future-focused organisation

Skills and experience we’d love to add to the board
We welcome interest from people of all backgrounds, but are particularly keen to hear from those with skills or experience in:
- Property, Estates or Accessibility Projects – helping us complete and plan the future of our building
- Fundraising & Income Generation – particularly from trusts, grants or partnerships
- Community Engagement / EDI – building stronger inclusion and relationships with underrepresented groups
- Strategic Communications / Branding / Digital – growing awareness of what we do
- Finance & Governance – supporting oversight, audit and sustainability
- Creative Sector Leadership – especially if you’ve worked in arts, wellbeing, education or co-creation
 

You don’t need prior board experience – we’ll support new trustees to grow in confidence and understand governance.
 

What we’re looking for
- A genuine interest in creativity, learning and community
- Willingness to contribute actively to board meetings (every two months, 1.5 hours) and occasional working groups
- Commitment to our values of inclusion, collaboration and equity
- Fresh perspectives and lived experience – warmly welcomed
We’re especially keen to hear from people who reflect Bristol’s diversity – in background, ethnicity, age, gender identity, lived experience or professional journey.
 

How to get involved
If you’d like an informal chat or more information, please contact our Chair of Trustees.
 

To express interest, please send a short email telling us:
- Who you are
- Why you’d like to join the Bristol Folk House board
- What skills, experience or perspectives you bring
 

There’s no formal closing date – we’ll be reviewing expressions of interest on a rolling basis.
 

Thank you
 

We believe in the power of creativity to bring people together and transform lives. If you share that belief, we’d love to hear from you.

Who we are:

Manchester is a young and vibrant city, with two in every five residents aged 25 or under. Yet, nearly half of our children (43.8%) are growing up in poverty.

Young Manchester is a youth-led partnership of more than 160 local non-profit organisations and community groups, supporting over 15,000 children and young people across the city every week. We resource, strengthen, and champion Manchester’s youth and play sector, centring young people’s voices, experiences, and leadership, and working to ensure that those most excluded have access to opportunities, support, and joy.

Our vision:

A Manchester where all children and young people can thrive and lead purposeful lives in a joyful, safe and healthy environment.

Young Manchester's Board of Trustees 

Young Manchester has a diverse, active and engaged board. However, we are particularly looking for further support around financial oversight and guidance, to ensure effective management of Young Manchester’s resources in line with its charitable objectives.

Young Manchester is working to expand its strategic engagement with business and diversify its fundraising streams through corporate and enterprise opportunities.

We are keen to hear from individuals with background in finance, or experience in fundraising, grant management, or investment portfolio. They will support the CEOs and Finance & Operations Manager by reviewing budgets, management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and financial statements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work with the other trustees to ensure Young Manchester is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
2. Comply with Young Manchester’s governing document and the law.
3. Act in Young Manchester’s best interests.
4. Manage Young Manchester’s resources responsibly.
5. Act with reasonable care and skill.
6. Ensure Young Manchester is accountable by supporting and challenging its leadership.
7. Work closely with Young Manchester’s leadership to execute our strategy in alignment with our vision, mission and values.

It is an exciting and challenging time for the international development sector. Vision Action is seeking to appoint two new Trustees, one of whom will serve as Chair Designate, to bring experience, insight, and energy in support of our ambition to increase equitable access to basic eye care services in Ghana, Zambia, and Ethiopia (with plans to expand further).

Vision Action was born in 2022 out of the merger to two charities, Vision for a Nation, an award-winning charity founded by the philanthropist James Chen and operating in Rwanda which developed a unique model for providing basic eye care in under-resourced settings, and Vision Aid Overseas, founded in the 1980s to establish accessible vision centres across Africa.  To learn more about our work please visit our website at Vision Action. The role of the Board of Trustees is to oversee the direction and activities of the charity, including its policies and procedures, to ensure that they are consistently in accordance with the charitable purposes defined in the objects clause in its Constitution. The Board sets and monitors the strategic direction of the charity, although the implementation of strategy is achieved through the executive team.

Terms of service

For Vision Action the Trustees are Members who have been elected to serve on the Board. Vision Action’s constitution allows for up to 12 Trustees, who can serve a maximum of three consecutive terms of three years.  Vision Action is a company limited by guarantee and the Trustees are its legal directors. The Trustee role is voluntary but out of pocket expenses are paid.  Trustees are appointed by the Vision Action Board of Trustees annually at the Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting. The time commitment in being a trustee involves attendance at four Board meetings per year, one of which will be an all-day strategy session. Otherwise, Board meetings are usually half a day in the afternoon of a weekday with at least half the meetings online.  Papers are circulated for reading in advance. There may be other ad-hoc meetings or online events to discuss specific topics.

Main tasks

Charity Trustees have and must accept ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the charity and ensuring it is solvent, well-run and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up. Each Trustee will be expected to join one of the two sub-committees (Finance and Fundraising; and Programmes and Research). The Committees meet remotely at least four times per year, usually timed with or in advance of the board meetings. 

General Responsibilities

• Ensure that Vision Action complies with its governing document (i.e. its Constitution and Bylaws), charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensure that Vision Action pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• Ensure Vision Action applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects, i.e. it must not spend money on activities which are not included in the objects, however worthwhile they may be.
• Contribute actively to the Board’s role in the formulation and review of strategy, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• Ensure that all policies are implemented, monitored and reports are acted upon, (including the policies on Harassment and Misconduct, Safeguarding, Recruitment, Child Protection and Anti- Bribery).
• Appoint and support the Co-Chief Executive Officers and monitor their performance.

Additional Specific Responsibilities

In addition to the above, we are looking for a Trustee who can be the Chair Designate and assume the role of Chair in December 2025.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

Each Trustee must demonstrate:

• A commitment to the mission and values of Vision Action.
• A commitment to Vision Action’s key organisational policies, including those on Harassment and Misconduct, Safeguarding, Whistleblowing, Recruitment, Child Protection, and Anti-Bribery.
• Good, independent judgement.
• Willingness to represent, advocate for, and support the work of the charity.

Desirable Experience

While not essential, experience in the following areas would be an advantage:

• Leadership or senior management experience in business, the third sector, or civil service.
• Understanding of the International Development or Global Health sectors.
• Fundraising, philanthropy, or partnership development.

1.  Terms of Service.

The Chair is appointed by the Board annually for a maximum of 3 consecutive terms. He/she will normally assume his/her appointment at the Board meeting following the AGM in November.

2.  Main Tasks:

• To lead the Board in ensuring it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of Vision Action.
• To ensure the Trustees set and regularly review policy, overall strategy and objectives.
• To undertake a supportive role in achieving Vision Action’s funding target.
• To guide the Co-Chief Executives, to help achieve Vision Action’s objectives.
• To monitor approved strategies and business plans.

3.  Specific Duties relating to:

3.1 Ensuring the Board fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of Vision Action:

• To chair meetings of the Board, seeing that it functions effectively and carries out its duties.
• To ensure the Board works within the framework of law, Charity Commission guidelines and management best practice.
• To ensure that the policies of the Board are compliant with its charity objectives.
• To ensure the Trustees set overall strategy and policy objectives and regularly review them.
• In conjunction with the Treasurer, to ensure Vision Action’s financial dealings are prudently and systematically accounted for in compliance with legal requirements.
• Make recommendations on the composition of the Board, with a view to succession, and future Chair.
• To serve as an additional spokesman for, and promoter of Vision Action (Note: The Co-Chief Executives act as the primary spokespeople)

3.2 To ensure Trustees develop overall strategy and policy objectives and regularly review them:

• To incorporate the skills and experience of the trustees and the Co-Chief Executives’ team in the development of strategic objectives and planning processes.
• Identify with the Co-Chief Executives, clear objectives and key performance indicators

3.3 Helping the Co-Chief Executives achieve Vision Action’s mission:

• The Chair should always adopt an attitude of strategic overview and avoid becoming immersed in the day-to- day details of running Vision Action. Such matters are the responsibility of the Co-Chief Executives.
• To support and monitor the work of the Co-Chief Executives.
• To assist in the promotion of Vision Action to a wider audience of potential donors and beneficiaries.
• To undertake a supportive role in achieving Vision Action’s fundraising target.

3.4 Optimising the relationship between the Board, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders:

• In consultation with the Co-Chief Executives, to agree the annual calendar of Board meetings and major events involving Vision Action.
• To thank and encourage Vision Action volunteers, staff and other stakeholders as opportunities present themselves.
• To conduct the annual appraisal of the Co-Chief Executives and agree their annual objectives and performance measures.

Join Loughborough Students’ Union as a Trustee 

Unremunerated / Voluntary Role (reasonable expenses covered) 
Closing date: Monday 17 November 2025 

Help us deliver and evolve an award-winning student experience 

Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) is one of the most successful and respected Students’ Unions in the UK, home to exceptional student leadership, award-winning events, and a vibrant community that empowers every student to reach their potential. 

We’re now looking for innovative and passionate Trustees to help guide LSU into its next chapter -delivering on our new three-year strategy (2025–28), which focuses on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and ensuring that we remain both environmentally and economically sustainable. 

Why join us? 

Becoming a Trustee at LSU means playing a central role in shaping one of the UK’s leading student organisations. You’ll join a dynamic and skilled Board that: 

• Provides strategic oversight and challenge to ensure LSU thrives long-term 

• Supports bold decision-making, innovation, and positive cultural change 

• Upholds the highest standards in governance, sustainability, and inclusion 

• Helps us maximise opportunities to enhance the Loughborough student experience 

You’ll gain unique exposure to charity governance, strategy, and leadership in a nationally recognised organisation while making a tangible difference to over 19,000 students. 

We are looking for Trustees with expertise in HR and Talent Management and in Finance to join our Board. Our immediate priority is appointing a Trustee with strong HR and people leadership experience, with an additional vacancy for a Trustee bringing financial expertise. Both roles will contribute innovative thinking, strategic challenge, and support to help drive LSU’s continued success. 

If you’re curious, strategic, and not afraid to challenge the status quo, we’d love to hear from you. 

Our commitment to equity 

Loughborough Students’ Union is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, religion, sexuality, transgender status and working patterns. We are keen to have a Board that appropriately represents all the communities we serve as an organisation. 

Interviews will be held on Monday 1st and Friday 5th December 2025, via MSTeams. 

Lay Trustee roles are appointed for a three-year term and can serve a maximum of two terms. For more information about the role please see the Trustee Role Profile (click on How to Apply and the file is located under Application Resources). 

We are looking for a trustee who understands charity finance.   Ideally you would  be a qualified accountant, perhaps retired, but with a particular expertise in charity finance.  We have a bookkeeper who does the work for us, so we are not looking for someone to do our accounts but we need a trustee who can give them direction and ensure the Board has the necessary financial information.  

We are looking for someone who cares about and wants to  help young people who are in the care system to make it to and through university. This is not about helping individual youngsters personally. We are building and funding programmes to enable others to help them more effectively.  

You need to be willing to be a trustee. This involves preparing for meetings by reading the papers, speaking up in meetings and sharing your opinions and experience, working with others on the board and with our education partners to develop ways we can fulfil our goal of increasing the number of care-experienced young people who successfully complete a degree and find work.

You need to be able to meet the time commitment which is to attend our (virtual) trustee meetings.  These are held on a Wednesday afternoon once a quarter – the dates are published well in advance.  We also get together, in person, for up to a full day once a year – again usually on a Wednesday. You will need to prepare for meetings and there may be the occasional other tasks so we recommend thinking of a time commitment of 2 -3 hours a month.

Previous experience as a charity trustee is highly desirable, but not essential, as you will have a full explanation of the duties and responsibilities of trustees during your induction.

Barnet Mencap is a thriving medium-sized charity for people with learning disabilities and people with autism and their family carers.

We are looking for people who are interested in making a contribution to their local community. Do you have skills to offer a local charity that could make an impact and improve and change people’s lives?

As a voluntary trustee you would be part of a dynamic and dedicated team that focuses on the strategic direction and governance of the charity and become an ambassador for Barnet Mencap.

We are looking to strengthen our team by recruiting additional trustees. Expertise in one or more of the following areas would be particularly welcome, though not essential if you are the right candidate:

· Legal

· Finance

· Education

· Fundraising

· Marketing

Applications would be most welcome from younger people, people from an ethnic minority and people with an interest in learning disabilities.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ray Booth, Chief Executive.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

Contempor.ary Music for All (CoMA) is a bold participatory new music charity, where music-makers of all backgrounds, ages and abilities build a culture of musical participation together. From ensembles to summer schools, festivals, sector conferences, and our extensive music score catalogue, CoMA’s activity is a catalyst for cultivating joyful musical participation, supporting diverse living composers in creating bold and innovative new work and championing diversity in the new music sector.

CoMA is seeking to appoint an experienced trustee to play a key role in the strategic planning, development and responsibility of the organisation. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about ensuring the longevity of the charity, celebrating our bold approach in delivering creative and accessible new music experiences. We’re looking for trustees who are interested in ensuring the staff, particularly the CEO, are supported and positively challenged. This role is an exciting opportunity to make an impact on the vibrant UK-wide arts community, and to contribute significantly to the new music landscape of the UK.

Click here to view our current trustees.

After assessing the areas of expertise currently represented on our board, we’re particularly interested in applicants with the following experience:

• Environmental Policy and and Implementation
• Financial Management
• Philanthropic Development

CoMA operates under a collaborative leadership model, encouraging staff and trustees to suggest ideas, take initiative, and carry out new projects & strategies. Candidates are not required to have previous experience in a trustee position. CoMA is able to offer all trustees training opportunities in governance and arts leadership.

Our Board of Trustees offers a diverse blend of professional expertise and personal commitment to adoption. With backgrounds in finance, law, social work, HR, healthcare, and business, our trustees bring decades of experience in children’s services and strategic leadership. Several have personal connections to adoption, ensuring our work is guided by both insight and empathy. We’re now seeking a Chair person to lead this passionate team in shaping the future of CCS and the lives of the children and families we support.

About Us

CCS is a Voluntary Adoption Agency and registered charity. Continuously Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (for 14 years/5 inspections), most recently in February 2024.  We find permanent, loving homes for children who are waiting to be adopted. We also offer a wide range of post-adoption support services for adoptive families in the region. We are committed to maintaining this high level of performance and developing further the innovative services we provide for children and adoptive families.

The Role

As Chair of Trustees, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction of CCS Adoption. You’ll work closely with the CEO, lead board meetings, monitor performance, and act as a key ambassador for the organisation.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to lead a passionate and skilled Board, influence meaningful change, and contribute to the lives of children and families. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team and receive guidance to deepen your understanding of adoption.

We offer:

• A robust induction on governance duties
• Access to external training
• Opportunities for peer learning with other Chairs
• You’ll be supported by the Senior Administrator in planning, organising, compiling, and sharing board papers to ensure smooth and effective meetings

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Board in setting strategic goals and evaluating performance
• Ensure compliance with charity and company law
• Safeguard the organisation’s values, reputation, and resources
• Support and appraise the CEO
• Facilitate effective governance and decision-making
• Represent CCS Adoption at public functions

Person Specification

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A commitment to strong governance and a willingness to develop in this area
• Experience leading groups, teams, or partnerships to make collective decisions
• Strategic vision and independent judgement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to fairness, integrity, and teamwork

Desirable (but not essential):

• Knowledge of adoption or related fields (children, families, social care, charity sector)

We warmly encourage potential trustees to get in touch for an informal conversation about the role. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions, learn more about our work, and see whether joining our Board might be the right fit for you. We would be delighted to welcome you to meet our team and current trustees, hear about our vision for the future, and experience our culture first-hand. 

Please visit ourwebsite for details.

Our partner is a fast-growing climate charity using law, policy and partnerships to drive ambitious climate action. They work with governments, civil society and businesses to accelerate the transition to a fair, sustainable, net-zero future.

They are seeking a Finance Trustee to strengthen their Board’s oversight during a period of growth and increasing international complexity. Candidates should be qualified or part-qualified accountants with strong financial management and strategic skills, and a genuine interest in climate action and sustainability. Prior charity experience is helpful but not essential.

As Finance Trustee, you will help ensure effective financial oversight, compliance and risk management; advise the Board and senior team on financial strategy and sustainability; support audit preparation; and liaise with the Finance Manager and external auditors. You will also contribute more broadly to governance and strategic decision-making as the organisation continues to expand across the UK and Europe.

The Board meets quarterly (three online and one in-person meeting in London each year). Trustees are expected to commit around 1-2 days per month, including occasional ad-hoc support to the COO or Finance Manager.

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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.

Join Chailey Heritage Foundation as a Trustee and help shape the future for children and young people living with complex disabilities.

Applications for this role close Wednesday 12th November.

Who we are.

For over a century, Chailey Heritage Foundation has been a beacon of support for children and young people living with complex disabilities.

Our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school, welcoming residential homes and bustling centre combining gym and art therapy, a farm and café create a thriving community of support.  Our expert teams dedicate time, patience and curiosity to nurturing the potential of every child and young person who comes to us.

Our expertise, innovation and unwavering commitment have made us a leader in our field.

Every day, we witness the extraordinary impact of our work—a child using assistive technology to communicate for the first time, a young adult gaining the confidence to take their first steps towards adulthood, or a family finding the specialist support they need to navigate a world that often feels inaccessible. None of this happens by chance; it is the result of dedicated professionals, pioneering approaches, and strong governance.

A Board for the Future

With the launch of our new 5-year strategy and with some retirements coming up on the Board, we are looking to expand our Board and bring in new expertise to help us navigate this next chapter.

The Role of a Trustee

Trustees at Chailey Heritage Foundation play a crucial role in shaping our strategy, ensuring our financial resilience, and maintaining the high standards that define our work. This is a critical time for us as we adapt to a changing landscape in education, healthcare, and social care. We need Trustees who are not only passionate about our mission but who can bring insight, leadership and challenge to our discussions.

About the role

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in the following areas – you could come with a variety of the following skills:

• Clinical: medical, nursing, therapy, or allied health professions
• Finance: a Chartered Accountant with recent or current leadership experience

A Rewarding Commitment

The role of a Trustee is voluntary but highly rewarding. On average, Trustees contribute around one day per month to the role, attending at least three Board meetings per year and participating in one or more sub-committees focused on key areas such as safeguarding, finance and quality standards. Overall, including ad hoc conversations with Board Members and the executive, we expect the time commitment to be the equivalent of a day a month.

Interviews will include a tour and round-table discussion with a small panel consisting of the Chair of Trustees, CEO, and one other Trustee relevant to the skills we are seeking.

We understand that joining a Board is a significant commitment, which is why we provide a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing support to ensure new Trustees feel confident in their role. You will be joining a highly engaged, committed group of professionals who work together to ensure that Chailey Heritage Foundation continues to make a life-changing impact.

Join Us

If you believe in what we do and want to use your skills to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are an experienced Trustee or considering your first Board role, we encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to enabling children and young people with complex disabilities to thrive.

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close Wednesday 12th November.

Who They Are

Moneyfacts Research Foundation was established to broaden research and understanding of interest rates, including their use and economic effects.

The Foundation’s objects are:

• To advance education, research, and understanding of economics, with a focus on interest rates, their purpose, and their economic, monetary, and domestic consequences.

• To study the skills and expertise required for interest rate setting, as well as data collection and analysis.

The Role

Moneyfacts Research Foundation (Charity No. 1211382) is a newly formed charity seeking two additional trustees. The Foundation is supported and financed by Moneyfacts Group plc, the UK’s leading provider of interest rate data.

Trustee Duties

In addition to statutory responsibilities, trustees are expected to:

• Attend 3–4 board meetings annually, prepared to contribute to discussions and scrutinise board papers.

• Advise and support the board on the continuous development and improvement of the Foundation.

• Assist in networking within the sector.

• Apply their knowledge and experience to help the board make sound decisions.

Person Specification

The Foundation seeks trustees who bring energy, enthusiasm, and diverse thinking to the board. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in the finance sector.

• Willingness and ability to understand trustee responsibilities and act in the charity’s best interests.

• Creative and strategic thinking skills.

• Capacity for independent judgement and collaborative work as a board member.

• Strong communication skills and active participation in discussions.

• Enthusiasm for the Foundation’s vision and mission.

Terms of Appointment

• Initial appointment is for two years.

• The role is unpaid, as it is a charity position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

• Trustees are expected to attend 3–4 board meetings per year, currently held in person in Norwich.

• The Foundation’s primary activity is the publication of INTEREST, a journal released every six weeks to coincide with Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee meetings.

Join us as Treasurer and Trustee of Humanimal Trust

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for good governance and a commitment to making a difference? Are you skilled at translating complex financial information into clear insights? If so, we would welcome your application to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our charity, helping to shape our strategic direction and support our mission to drive collaboration between human and animal medicine, for the benefit of both.

About the role:

The Treasurer works alongside fellow trustees and relevant staff to oversee Humanimal Trust’s financial strategy, planning and management. You will provide the Board with clear, comprehensive information to inform decisions, ensure financial systems and controls are sound, and advise on the financial implications of strategic and operational plans.

You’ll bring:

• Professional financial expertise (e.g. accounting and financial management expertise).
• A strong understanding of charity finance and governance, or a willingness to learn.
• The ability to analyse, explain and present financial information clearly to non-specialists.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Humanimal Trust.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the preparation of budgets, management accounts, financial statements and cashflow forecasts.
• Ensuring effective financial systems and controls are in place.
• Supporting compliance with relevant legislation and reporting requirements.
• Ensuring the Board understands and fulfils its financial responsibilities.
• Advising on financial risks and opportunities in relation to strategy and operations.
• Overseeing the preparation of the annual accounts and reports for submission to relevant authorities.

What’s in it for you?

• A unique opportunity to use your financial skills to make a lasting impact on healthcare for both humans and animals.
• Development of career enhancing skills and experience, including charity finance, governance and leadership.
• The opportunity to be part of a team of passionate trustees, staff, and volunteers.

Appointment term: A minimum term of three years, with the possibility of two consecutive terms (six years) in total.

Time commitment: Quarterly Board meetings, c.2h per meeting, plus preparation, with some additional input for finance-specific matters.

Preferred background, knowledge and experience: An experienced accounting professional, ideally with knowledge of charity finance

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

If you would like to use your financial skills to help drive positive change in human and animal medicine, we would love to hear from you. 

Join us at Havens Hospices, helping to “make every day count” for babies, children, young people and adults living with complex or incurable conditions across Essex. Help steer the charity’s financial future as a Finance Trustee and Treasurer, supporting our growth and long-term impact.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 26th November.

Havens Hospices provides specialist care and support for people of all ages living with incurable conditions, along with their families. We work closely with each person and their healthcare professionals to ensure care is tailored to their needs, helping them make the most of life and make every day count.

Our specialist care teams provide support to individuals and their families throughout illness, death and bereavement, either at home or through our hospice services—Little Havens for babies, children and young people across Essex, and Fair Havens for adults in Southend-on-Sea, Rochford and Castle Point.

Together, we’re ‘Making every day count’.

About the roles

• Finance Trustee

As Finance Trustee, you’ll play an important role in ensuring Havens Hospices remains financially resilient and well-positioned to deliver its mission, providing specialist care and support for children, young people, and adults living with complex or incurable conditions.

You don’t need to have been a Trustee before; what matters most is your enthusiasm for numbers and an analytical mindset. You’ll help oversee the charity’s financial health, ensuring good governance, compliance, and the effective use of resources to achieve our strategic ambitions. Working alongside the Treasurer, Board and Executive Team, you’ll bring curiosity, sound judgement and a willingness to explore new ideas as part of a collaborative and supportive board.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your financial insight to make a meaningful impact, helping sustain and grow vital services that bring comfort, dignity, and care to local families when they need it most.

• Treasurer

Our new Treasurer will play a central role in guiding the financial strategy of Havens Hospices, ensuring we remain on a secure and sustainable footing for the future.

We’re open to candidates from a range of sectors, including those who may be taking on a Treasurer role for the first time. What’s most important is that you bring strategic thinking, sound financial judgement, and the confidence to both challenge and support the Director of Finance and fellow Board members. You’ll chair the Finance & Investment Committee, oversee financial performance, review reports and budgets, and contribute to shaping long-term plans.

Ideally, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with senior-level experience in finance, audit or accountancy, and a values-led approach. You’ll be risk-aware, thoughtful, and committed to ensuring that every pound raised is used effectively to deliver outstanding care and secure the long-term sustainability of our hospices.

For both roles, we are searching for candidates with enquiring minds who are flexible and open to learning and exploring new ideas. You will bring substantial experience in collaborative working and bring your personal and professional expertise to support us in making sound strategic decisions.

Time commitment: approximately 1 to 2 days a month for both.

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 26th November.

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is a membership organisation and charity supporting the profession of planners in the UK. Planners 'make spaces', they work alongside communities, companies and politicians to decide the best way to use land and buildings to shape and develop both urban and rural areas. The RTPI works to raise professional standards, shape planning policy, and awards chartered status for those working in planning.

Finance Committee at the Royal Town Planning Institute plays a pivotal role in the Institute's central governance, overseeing on how the RTPI’s financial assets are being managed and employed for the benefits of its members. The Committee is a mix of members of the RTPI Board of Trustees and independent co-opted members. It reports directly to the Board who then report to the Institute's General Assembly.

The Committee oversees financial management, investments and major projects. We are looking for individuals who can contribute to the Institute's work and decision-making and bring with them experience in reviewing management accounts, budgets and medium to long term financial plans and/or overseeing the management of investments and/or reviewing major project plans and funding requests.