Finance volunteer roles in edinburgh
Enjoy a good book?
Passionate about the role which literature plays in our lives?
Interested in using your skills to support Scottish literature in Edinburgh and internationally?
Excited by the prospect of working with the Board and Executive to shape our strategic direction?
Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust is looking for two or three individuals to join the Board of Trustees of the world’s first City of Literature as we look to our future after our 20th anniversary.
You will be joining an organisation at the heart of Edinburgh’s literary community and an international network of UNESCO Cities of Literature. Literary cities are granted the designation if they can boast a proud creative tradition and demonstrate a commitment to placing stories, literature and reading at the heart of civic life.
If you have experience, knowledge, or interest in the following, please get in touch:
· Financial management (including willingness to take on a leadership role as Chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee)
· Accountancy skills
· Publishing
· Bookselling
· Tourism
Any additional experience in the following areas would also be welcomed:
- HR
- Marketing
- Technology
- Governance
We welcome applications from across all ages, communities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The new appointments will be for an initial period of up to three years. The posts are not remunerated but some expenses are covered as per our Board Members’ Expenses Policy.
Time Commitment:
The Board of Trustees meets five times each year.
Meetings are generally 6 -8pm on Mondays in Edinburgh and in a hybrid format
The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meets quarterly ahead of Board meetings.
There is an annual half-day board planning session.
Outwith Board meetings, there are individual meetings as required and the opportunity to attend events of interest in the sector.
The overall time commitment for the role is estimated at 8 -10 hours per month.
Application Information
Our Trustee Information Pack contains information about the role, requirements and the application process.
To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining why this position is of interest and what you believe you can offer.
If you have any questions or you would like an informal chat, please do get in touch with our Director, Dr Harriet MacMillan.
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Join Our Mission as Treasurer – Help Rescue Vulnerable Children in Nepal!
Are you an accountant looking to use your financial expertise for a powerful cause? We are seeking a passionate Treasurer to join our dedicated board and help transform the lives of vulnerable children in Nepal.
Who We're Looking For:
✅ Finance professionals - whether formally qualified (AAT, CIMA, ACCA, ACA), part-qualified, or experienced through practice
✅ Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial insights into clear, strategic action
✅ Passion for making a real-world impact through good governance and financial stewardship
✨ Be part of a dynamic, supportive team committed to child protection.
✨ Shape financial strategy for an inspiring international charity
✨ Gain valuable trustee experience with flexible commitments (6 meetings/year + remote tasks).
✨ Potential to visit our life-changing projects in Nepal!
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Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader. Roles available at colleges England.
Are you a business leader or corporate professional looking to make a meaningful impact outside the boardroom?
By becoming a volunteer governor at a further education (FE) or sixth form college, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of an organisation that transforms lives through education and skills—while strengthening your own governance experience and leadership credentials.
Why it’s relevant to professionals like you
Further Education colleges train over 1.6 million learners annually, preparing the skilled workforce that keeps our economy moving—from engineers and IT specialists to healthcare professionals and construction experts.
As a college governor, you’ll sit on the board of an FE institution (and registered charity), where your insight into strategy, risk, people, or finance will have a direct impact on how public funds are spent, how performance is measured, and how learners are supported to succeed.
This is an opportunity to:
- Apply your corporate skills in a charitable leadership role
- Gain board-level experience and enhance your CV
- Contribute to local economic growth and social mobility
- Support a vital sector during a time of transformation
What you’ll do
As part of a governing board, you’ll:
- Set strategic direction: Help define the college’s mission and goals
- Hold leadership to account: Monitor finances, performance, and outcomes
- Ensure governance excellence: Make decisions in the best interests of learners and stakeholders
- Act as a charity trustee: Ensure financial sustainability and legal compliance
You’ll also engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders, including local employers, regulators, and community partners.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome professionals from a broad range of sectors, including but not limited to:
- Finance, Audit & Risk
- HR, People & Culture
- Strategy, Transformation & Operations
- Technology, AI & Digital
- Legal, Governance & Compliance
- Marketing, PR & Communications
- Education, Apprenticeships or vocational courses
What matters most is your strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and commitment to helping others succeed.
Prior education experience is not required. Full induction and training are provided, with access to DfE-funded development and peer mentoring where needed.
Time commitment
Expect to give approximately 1–2 days per month, including:
- Attending board and committee meetings (in-person or remote)
- Reading papers and preparing questions
- Participating in training and occasional college visits
The time commitment is manageable alongside a full-time role—and many employers actively support staff to take on governance roles as part of their professional development.
Where you’ll be needed
Some colleges offer remote governance and meetings take place online. This may suit you best, or we may suggest a role where you volunteer on a hybrid basis at a college within a reasonable distance from you. We are recruiting governors for colleges across England, with new opportunities added regularly.
What’s in it for you?
· Enhance your board-level and governance experience
· Develop strategic oversight and leadership outside your day-to-day role
· Expand your professional network
·Give back in a way that creates long-term, measurable impact
· Gain exposure to the education, charity, and public sectors
Ready to step into a strategic, purpose-driven leadership role?
If you’re ready to bring your corporate insight to the education sector and help shape the future of skills, opportunity, and social mobility—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a volunteer college governor.
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No Panic is a national self-help charity, which supports people with a range of anxiety problems. We provide the No Panic Helpline and there is additional support services offered to members. .
We are seeking a skilled volunteer trustee to strengthen our board, particularly with experience in finance and raising funds.
Ideal candidates will have volunteered at board level, in charities that only employ a small number of staff and rely mostly on volunteers.
We seek candidates who are confident and committed and prepared to step up. Candidates may be asked to fill Officer roles or join sub-committees. Officers may oversee the work of several teams.
The Board of Trustees meets on the last Wednesday evening of the first and third month of each quarter. In the second month, sub-committees meet.
We ask volunteers to commit to a year.
You will need to provide a reference.
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Join Us as a Trustee – Shape the Next 20 Years of Impact
Next year, Dorset Reading Partners proudly celebrates 20 years of transforming lives and making a real difference to the young people that we support on an on-going basis. Over two decades, we’ve achieved considerable success in helping young people develop their love of reading and schools see tangible improvement in their literacy results. Now, as we mark this milestone, we’re embarking on an exciting new chapter. With ambitious plans for growth, innovation, and deeper impact, we are looking for inspiring new Trustees to join our Board.
As a Trustee, you will:
- Play a vital role in guiding our strategy and vision for the future.
- Bring fresh perspectives and skills to help us evolve and thrive.
- Champion our mission and ensure we continue to deliver lasting change.
We’re seeking people who are passionate about our cause, committed to good governance, and excited to help shape what the next 20 years will look like. Whether you bring expertise in finance, marketing, fundraising, or digital innovation, or, simply a deep belief in our mission, your contribution will matter. If you want to be part of a charity at a pivotal moment—honouring our past while shaping a bold future - we’d love to hear from you.
This is a voluntary role - but the rewards of making a difference are priceless.
Ideally, we would like to receive expressions of interest by 30th September 2025, but we will always welcome future contact.
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This is both an exciting and significant moment for the Trust. After nine years of dedicated service, our Treasurer Ross Clarke is stepping down. Ross has been instrumental in strengthening our financial governance and guiding us through periods of change. We are deeply grateful for his commitment, leadership, and expertise, which have helped to shape the Trust we are today.
As we look to the future, we are now seeking an experienced and dynamic Treasurer who can help champion the Dementia Trust as we embark on the next stage of our growth and development.
With 1 in 3 people likely to develop dementia, the need for bold, innovative approaches has never been greater. The Dementia Trust is committed to disrupting the narrative on dementia by funding projects and programmes that make a lasting difference for people living with dementia and their carers.
The Treasurer is a key member of our Board of Trustees, responsible for:
- Providing strategic oversight of the Trust’s financial affairs.
- Leading the Finance and Risk Committee.
- Ensuring resources are used effectively, within legal requirements and good practice.
- Playing a vital role in shaping our strategic direction.
We are seeking a qualified accountant or senior finance professional who combines technical expertise with a passion for social impact. This is a unique opportunity to use your skills and experience to drive innovation in dementia care and support, and to be part of a forward-looking charity undergoing meaningful redevelopment.
For more information and to apply, please visit - https://lnkd.in/dkh_fUaw
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dylan Harper, Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Creating a world where people with dementia and their carers thrive. Empowered by our grants and dedicated support to make meaningful change happen.




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Raising Futures Kenya is looking for an enthusiastic, committed Trustee, with a passion for supporting our small but mighty international NGO through a journey of shifting power to our partner NGO. We are particularly looking for individuals with experience in fundraising in the international development sector, and a strong understanding of the international fundraising landscape.
Responsible to: Chair, Raising Futures Kenya
Purpose: To guide and advise on the international fundraising landscape, and shifting the power (including fundraising) to our Kenyan partners.
Hours: Approximately 6-8 hours a month.
Salary: This is a voluntary role.
We currently have seven Trustees across the UK, USA and Kenya and three paid, part-time staff. Board meetings are every 6-8 weeks in the evening via Google Meet.
About Raising Futures Kenya
For 22 years, Raising Futures Kenya (England & Wales charity no.1181670) has worked alongside local people, and our partner NGO, in Kenya to develop projects which are owned by the community and create long-term, sustainable change to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods.
Through our Seed of Hope training and support programme we enable 14-25 year olds (75% girls) to secure employment or start a small business, generating enough income to live above the poverty line. We provide free technical vocational and business skills training, alongside mental health and wellbeing support which has led to over 90% of graduates being in employment, self-employment or further education. Seed of Hope offers young people opportunity, dignity and hope.
All training is combined with 3 key elements of support which makes our project unique and more successful than vocational training alone.
1. Daily life skills and mental health wellbeing curriculum which includes topics on common mental health issues to challenge stigma and signpost students to the free counselling sessions we offer, gender equality, knowing and asserting your rights, family planning, health, hygiene and nutrition.
2. Practical help is provided to ensure we remove any barriers young people may face in gaining an education and attending lessons, such as; free cooked lunches, support with travel costs, childcare vouchers for young mothers and free menstrual hygiene packs.
3. Graduate support helps young people set up their own business and generate a sustainable income. This includes tailored business and financial literacy training, access to the Seed of Hope Business Hub providing computers, tools, and materials for graduates to use to launch their business, plus an ongoing peer mentoring scheme from former successful Seed of Hope graduates.
If students are traumatised, hungry or can’t afford sanitary products, they won’t be in a position to learn. We treat every student as an individual and personalise our support to their specific needs and circumstances to set every student up for success. We know this holistic approach is more successful than vocational training alone, and has the most meaningful impact for young people.
Achievements
Some of our achievements include:
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Over 3,100 young people in Kenya have received free skills training.
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Since 2021 we now support more young people in a year than our first 15 years combined.
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91% of our graduates are in full time employment, self-employment or further education.
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Received multi-year funding from the Department for International Development (now FCDO) and other reputable grant givers, including a US funder who has granted us $100,000USD a year to go directly to our Kenyan partner as part of our journey to shift power to our partner.
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Awarded the ‘Small Charity, Big Impact’ award by the Foundation of Social Improvement 2019 for achieving disproportionate impact to our size.
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Awarded ‘Charity Governance Award for Improving Impact’ in May 2022.
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Shortlisted for ‘Diversity and Inclusion Award for Best NGO on Promotion of Human Rights’ in Kenya in March 2022.
The future of Raising Futures Kenya
We are in Year 3 of our 2022-2026 year Strategic Plan. The focus is on shifting the decision making power to our partner NGO in Kenya. It’s an exciting time to join as we think about our plan for the next strategic era.
Role Summary
Responsibilities of all Trustees
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Ensuring the organisation pursues its charitable objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document.
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Ensuring strategic objectives are developed and met in order to provide greater public benefit, namely to the young people and communities we work alongside in Kenya.
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Ensuring that the organisation complies with its governing document (i.e. constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
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Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuit of its charitable objects (i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public.
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Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.
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Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation.
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Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
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Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation.
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Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
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Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the CEO.
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In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Networking and partnership development
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All Trustees are expected to assist Raising Futures Kenya to secure a sustainable and diverse funding base for the organisation, from seeking funding opportunities to galvanising personal and professional networks to generate income.
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Act as a proud ambassador for Raising Futures Kenya, representing the charity at meetings and facilitating networking and funding opportunities as these arise.
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Join relevant networks and associations to further your understanding of the sector we are in, and to promote the work and best practices of the charity.
Advise on fundraising
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Support the strategic direction of how funds are raised by the UK and Kenya, in terms of shifting the power.
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Provide direct feedback to fundraising staff on approaches, bids or key organisations.
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Link Raising Futures Kenya with key contacts or organisations in the fundraising sector.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience;
Essential:
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Experience as a fundraiser in an international development organisation.
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Understanding of the localisation or shift the power agenda.
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A commitment to the organisation, and willingness to devote approximately 6 hours a month and attend Board meetings.
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Understanding of the regulatory responsibilities of a Charity Incorporated Organisation (or willingness to learn)
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A willingness to speak your mind with respect, tact and diplomacy.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Honesty and integrity. We’re a values led organisation and want to ensure that everyone who joins us shares our values of honesty and integrity.
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Teamwork and commitment. We’re a small organisation and rely on each other to lean in and play a part in achieving our objectives. We believe in getting the work done, but having fun along the way so our meetings are often light-hearted.
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Passionate about furthering the impact of our work, in whatever way you can. For example utilising your networks to share the work we do or to seek donations.
Desirable:
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Competent in understanding finances.
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Knowledge and experience of programmes in;
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Education, Technical Vocational Training or Entrepreneurship
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Young people
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Girls and women
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Income generation
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Farming/agriculture
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Programmes in Kenya
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We are always looking for candidates who have lived experience of any of the following;
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Kenya
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East Africa
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Technical Vocational Training
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We are committed to a culture of inclusivity. We are able to grow and learn better if we have a diverse organisation formed of the collective sum of individual differences, lived experiences, knowledge and self-expression. We don’t want to exist in an echo chamber. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique perspectives you can bring in terms of culture, education, opinions, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, values, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, beliefs, nation of origin and languages spoken.
Normally Trustees are asked to commit to a 3-year term on the Board and serve for a maximum of 2 terms. All appointments are subject to completion of a successful 3 month probationary period. For more details about the legal obligations of Trustees visit the Charity Commission website and read its publication CC3, The Essential Trustee.
Please note: the law places certain restrictions on becoming a charity Trustee (for example, you cannot be under the age of 18, or been convicted of an offence involving deception or dishonestly). If you are in any doubt about your eligibility, visit the Charity Commission website.
Our mission is to create opportunities with children and young people in Kenya to break the cycle of poverty and inequality and fulfil their potential




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Are you a qualified accountant, looking to make a real difference to a human rights charity?
The Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) is looking for a dedicated and passionate honorary Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.
About the RRN Treasurer role
This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer with the RRN in a vital governance role: the Treasurer maintains an overview of the RRN’s financial affairs, ensuring effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are in place. As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer also supports good governance helping set the strategic direction of the charity for the years to come.
The role would suit a qualified accountant with some knowledge of charity accounting and the ability to communicate financial information to the wider board in a clear and accessible way.
With a passionate Board of Trustees and a committed staff team, you’ll join an organisation focused on positive change.
This is a voluntary role. Any expenses incurred while carrying out the duties of the role will be reimbursed.
About the RRN
RRN is a national charity with an ambitious vision to eliminate the unnecessary use of restrictive practices across health, social care and education. We want to develop a culture of respect for human rights across services.
If you share our vision, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your experience and interest in the charity and role.
Our vision is a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you enthusiastic about philanthropy? Are you a trained accountant with experience of the charitable sector and/or experienced in a finance role? Could you actively contribute to setting the strategic direction of Quartet? Would you enjoy taking an ambassadorial role to advocate for the work of Quartet in the wider community? Are you willing to take on a lead role on the board advising on our finances, budget, investments and management and chairing our Finance and Investments committee? If so, you could be our new accountant Trustee, and we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to improve the urban walking environment and our quality of life? Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to chair our board of voluntary trustees.
We are a charity that can influence anyone’s daily life. Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.
This is a pivotal time in our history: with a dynamic and experienced new Chief Executive, Catherine Woodhead; and a period of development, with a new strategy incoming that will take us towards our centenary in 2029.
With our thousands of members and supporters we run campaigns for positive change and influence policies that improve our streets such as encouraging families to walk to school, 20mph speed limits and controlling pavement parking.
We manage innovative national projects, engaging schools, communities and workplaces to encourage more people to walk short journeys. Our year-round walk to school challenge captures the imagination of children in over 2000 schools.
We work with local authorities and businesses to improve streets and public spaces. Our reports, such as The Pedestrian Pound, make a substantial contribution to the active travel agenda.
We are seeking someone with strong leadership and networking skills, with experience of good governance and helping organisations through growth. You will possess a substantial reputation which will add to the credibility of Living Streets. The role is a voluntary unpaid position, though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. The term of office is for six years.
Closing date: 03/11/2025 (12pm)
Interviews: 20/11/2025
Interview Location: London Head Office
Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.





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Support inclusive spirituality, education, and compassionate leadership
OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation is a registered educational charity, founded in 1996, that promotes inclusive spirituality and serves people of all faiths, and none. We train open-hearted adults to serve their communities as interfaith ministers, celebrants, and spiritual companions, supporting life’s important moments through ceremony, ritual, and compassionate care.
Organisational purpose
To benefit the public by the education of mature adults in:
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the core principles of the world’s religions, faiths, and spiritual traditions;
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principles and methods of forgiveness, reconciliation and peace-making;
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and the practice of non-denominational spiritual and pastoral service in the community.
Our Vision
is a world in which humanity awakens into an inclusive global spirituality that encompasses us all in the field of love and life.
Our Mission
is to work towards evolving consciousness in the world, by facilitating open-hearted people to awaken to inner leadership and their capacity for forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace-making.
We are currently seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our organisation. We're especially interested in individuals with experience in marketing, legal affairs, HR, adult education, fundraising, finance, or IT.
This is a meaningful opportunity to:
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Help guide an organisation where spiritual exploration meets learning, where inclusive communities flourish, and where people are supported to offer spiritual care with courage, compassion, and understanding.
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Contribute your professional skills in a nonprofit trustee role aligned with your values
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Help grow an organisation at the intersection of education, spirituality, and social transformation
What We’re Looking For:
We welcome applications from individuals with experience in any of the following areas:
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Marketing, communications, or branding
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Charity law or legal compliance
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Fundraising, development, or grant-writing
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Finance, accounting, or business planning
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Human Resources or organisational development
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Education or curriculum development
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Interfaith ministry, chaplaincy, or spiritual direction
That said, please don’t be discouraged if you don’t tick every box. If you feel inspired by our values and can uphold our Code of Ethics, we warmly encourage you to apply or get in touch for a conversation!
You do not need to be a OneSpirit minister or graduate, we welcome interest from both alumni and the wider community.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a values-led, inclusive team committed to compassion and transformation
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Support a charity making a meaningful impact in spiritual education and interfaith work
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Develop new skills in nonprofit governance and strategic leadership
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Connect with a thoughtful, heart-centred network of trustees, staff, and ministers
Commitment to Inclusion:
We believe our strength lies in the richness of our differences. We are wholeheartedly committed to building a Board that reflects the diverse communities we serve, across race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, culture, faith, identity, background, and lived experience.
Whether your path has been traditional or unconventional, whether you’re seasoned in governance or bringing your voice to a boardroom for the first time, you are welcome here.
If you feel called to contribute, we would be honoured to hear from you.
Interested in Joining Us?
At OneSpirit, there are many ways to contribute to a more compassionate and connected world. Whether through leadership, service, or spiritual growth, your presence makes a difference.
If you feel drawn to our mission and want to offer your time, wisdom, and heart to OneSpirit’s future, we’d love to hear from you.
You can learn more about our team, our work, and our organisation on our website.
Curious about the training we offer? Come and train with an organisation committed to spiritual exploration, nurturing inclusive communities of care, and creating spaces where understanding and belonging can flourish. Explore the Cherry Tree Pathway, our two-year ministry and spiritual development training, and begin your journey today. Learn more about our training from our website.
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We're looking for new Trustees to join the board of our award winning educational charity that has been turning primary school classrooms around the UK into 'pop-up' art galleries for over thirty years. As part of our board you will help shape the approach the charity will take and its future direction.
Magic Lantern workshops give children the opportunity to explore, discuss and bring to life famous art works, and discover the world of art from cave paintings to Cubism, Gothic to graffiti, and Turner to the Turner Prize. Our approach is designed to particularly help children who have not previously had the opportunity to engage with the arts or who might be reticent to participate in traditional lessons. Our sessions are interactive and have elements of drama, soundscape, slow looking, problem solving and creative writing.
We operate in several parts of England including London, the South East, the South West, the North East and Oxfordshire. We work with over 12,000 children each year and in 2019 were awarded with a JM Barrie Members' Award by Action for Children's Arts.
We are currently looking for three new trustees to add fresh voices to our board, strengthen our collective skillset and plan for our future. We want people who share our values and vision, are passionate about education and art, and can act as ambassadors for our work in schools.
We hold online trustee meetings four times a year on a weekday evening. This is a voluntary role but the charity will pay for out-of-pocket expenses e.g. for travel to any in-person trustee meetings or events. The post is a fixed term of three years with the possibility of a second term. Any successful applicant will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS check in the child workforce and their appointment is conditional until the full enhanced disclosure has been received by the charity.
It is not necessary to have previous trustee, board or committee experience as training will be provided, and you do not need to have a background in education or the arts to be eligible for this role. We would very much like our board of Trustees to look more like our community and would particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Each trustee needs to:
·Be committed to the charity’s overall mission and to achieving the purpose that we were set up for
·Give the time and commitment that’s needed to carry out their role well
·Act with integrity and honesty
·Think carefully about the long- and short-term goals of the charity and how they can be achieved effectively
·Think independently and contribute to decisions that the trustees as a group can show are good for the charity
·Be willing to be creative and to think beyond how we do things today
·Be willing to speak their mind in a way that is polite and respects those who may have different ideas and opinions
·Work well as part of a team with the rest of the trustees and our staff team, including when we have different views on how to do things
·Recognise that being a trustee is an important leadership role that has specific responsibilities and legal duties, and take time to understand these
Skills or experience in one or more of the following areas would be of particular interest to us:
·Administration
·Communication
·Digital
·Education
·Equality, diversity and inclusion
·Finance and accounting
·Fundraising
·Governance
·Legal
·Marketing
·Museum / Gallery
·Social Media
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Respond is seeking a qualified accountant to join the Board of Trustees as honorary Treasurer.
About the Respond Treasurer role
This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer in a vital governance role at Respond: the Treasurer maintains an overview of the charity’s financial affairs, ensuring effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are in place.
As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer also supports good governance, helping set the strategic direction of the charity for the years to come.
The role would suit a qualified accountant with some knowledge of charity accounting and the ability to communicate financial information to the wider board in a clear and accessible way.
With a passionate Board of Trustees and a committed staff team, you’ll join an organisation focused on making a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma.
Please note this is a voluntary role. Any expenses incurred while carrying out the duties of the role will be reimbursed.
About Respond
Respond is a national charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma. Respond offers psychotherapy and advocacy support and provides specialist trauma informed training for services.
Through specialist advocacy and therapeutic support, we support people to navigate complex systems such as criminal justice, social services and housing, and to cope with the impact of trauma, build healthy relationships and move forward with their lives.
If you are a qualified accountant that shared our passion for supporting survivors, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your experience and interest in the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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BABY BASICS NORTHAMPTON
Trustee Recruitment
Volunteer role
An exciting opportunity to volunteer your skills to support a much-needed local charity working across Northamptonshire.
Baby Basics Northampton is a registered charity that provides moses basket starter packs to parents with new babies in Northamptonshire, via referrals from healthcare professionals and local agencies.
The charity is in its 12th year, and ready to grow in line with community demand for our vital service. We are recruiting new Trustees, to join the Board to ensure this much-loved local charity thrives as it increases both its reach and impact.
If you believe you could make a difference, we’d really like to hear from you.
Areas of special interest to us include experience of:
Health/NHS Sector
Fundraising
Marketing & Communications
Charity board experience is desirable but not as important as a desire to make a positive contribution to the wider community.
Trustees are expected to attend monthly meetings, preferably in person, and a full induction will be provided. In addition to board meetings, we encourage Trustees to visit and occasionally support the small staff team at the Baby Basics Northamptonshire office.
Please send your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant skills, experience and interest in joining the Board of Trustees.
If you are interested in applying but would like to have an informal conversation to find out a little more, we are very happy to facilitate that.
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VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATOR
Across the UK, our 65 local branches work with disabled people to help them live the lives they choose. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.
Our Administrator volunteers are the lynchpin our local branch activities. They act as the first point of contact, ensure useful information is circulated to other members and help us make sure we keep all the data and details we need up to date.
What the role involves
This is a varied role that each branch tends to do a bit differently, but it will involve:
• Keeping records and data up to date and taking notes at meetings
• Preparing mail-outs
• Answering enquiries
• Accessing the branch Remap Email and Portal accounts
• Booking venues for meetings
• Ensuring branch members are aware of current agreements/activities
We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, and there’s an induction that covers all the areas above. You’ll also have chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.
What you’ll need for this role
• Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email
• Comfortable organising the administration of a group
• Able to follow Remap policies and procedures
• Able to understand and apply our risk management system
• Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices
• Able to keep people’s personal details safe• Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices
• Able to keep people’s personal details safe
• Willing to follow Remap policies and procedures and a commitment to our aims and values
You’ll also need to complete the induction checklist and some online training.
Where will I volunteer?
The Finance Volunteer role is largely home based, but it varies from branch to branch – some branches hold in-person meetings once a month or so, and their Finance Volunteers tend to be based in the area the branch covers.
If it works better for you, however, there’s a possibility this role could be done remotely.
Time commitment
This also varies, but it’s generally around 1-2 hours a week.
Why volunteer
When you volunteer with us, you join a community of committed people with a passion for helping to improve the lives of others. We’re a volunteer led organisation and we couldn’t do what we do without your hard work, skills and commitment.
N.B. We’ll reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses during your time with us
REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.