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Emmaus UK is currently undertaking feasibility work to consider the incorporation of an SPV which can become a Registered Provider of Social Housing on behalf of the Emmaus federation in the UK. This is an exciting prospect and would unlock significant potential to achieve our strategic objective to help more people.
To ensure that we are best positioned to pursue this opportunity we are looking to build the expertise of the Emmaus UK Board in:
- Housing Association/Housing Expertise or relevant regulatory expertise - providing strategic input as we develop the subsidiary and proceed with becoming a Registered Provider
- Legal expertise - ideally in a relevant field e.g. charity or corporate governance, housing, property, regulation etc
- Property Acquisition and Development - to support us with providing high quality services and managing sustainable growth
Joining the EUK Board at such a significant moment will enable you to play a key role in the future of Emmaus. You will be an integral part of developing the movement and central to making strategic decisions within EUK as the national body.
Trustee Role Description
Location: Home based online meetings. Two annual face-to-face meetings
Reporting to: EUK Chair and board of trustees
Remuneration:This role is voluntary. Any travel expenses will be reimbursed.
To ensure EUK pursues its charitable purposes, adheres to its principles & values and works strategically towards the benefit of companions, federation members and the public.
To ensure EUK complies with its governing documents, Charity and Company Law, financial responsibilities and other statutory and relevant legislations and regulations.
Principle responsibility and duties
- To develop, define and agree the strategic vision, mission and priorities of EUK and monitor and evaluate its performance against these targets.
- To ensure EUK uses its resources exclusively for the advancement of its charitable purposes and solely in line with its values and principles
- To ensure legal, regulatory and internal compliance to key governing documents and always act in the best interests of EUK and its beneficiaries
- To ensure the financial sustainability and stability of EUK and its assets by overseeing and reviewing EUK budgets, accounts and financial reports
- To ensure the proper investment of EUK funds and protection of EUK reserves
- To ensure clear, effective and efficient administration of EUK activities, including good governance, risk management, policies, procedures and oversight
- To support the Chair and Chief Executive in their leadership of EUK and ensure proper and formal arrangements for recruitment, appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of EUK’s Chief Executive
- To model to and support the federation of members with developing good governance and best practice in their charities
- To ensure commitment and active participation in the international Emmaus movement.
- To work towards EUK being an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization
- To safeguard the positive name, values and work of Emmaus
- To prepare for, attend and contribute to board and committee meetings
Specialist Duties
In addition to the above general duties, trustees are expected to bring specialist skills, experience, knowledge or expertise in specific areas. It is their duty to use these specialisms to support the board as a whole to reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussion on issues where they have specific expertise, highlighting key issues and providing insight, advice and guidance on new initiatives.
We are currently looking for trustees, with knowledge of housing regulation and related expertise, or with legal knowledge and expertise or with expertise in property acquisition and development
Personal Specification – Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Senior leadership experience
- Experience of strategy
- Development and progression
- Risk management skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding of the role, responsibilities and legal duties of a trustee
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of working within a global charity or federated structure
- Understanding of charity legislation
- Experience of working in a trustee or non-executive director position
- Experience or understanding of financial oversight
Behavioural Competencies/Characteristics
Essential
- Committed to integrity and transparency
- Able to communicate clearly with a diverse range of people
- Effective member of a team who is inclusive and supportive of others
- Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
- Able to respect boundaries between leadership and management
Time Commitment
EUK trustees currently serve for up to three, three-year terms
The EUK Board meets online, quarterly as well as at an annual face to face two-day overnight strategy session usually in Autumn and an annual face to face meeting in Spring. The EUK Board currently has four internal sub-committees that manage specific areas of work and also meet online, quarterly. Each trustee is also required to become a member of one of these committees.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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South Cumbria MAT are seeking committed volunteers from a range of backgrounds to join as Trustees on their Board of Trustees. Trustees are critical to the success of the Trust. Although they are volunteers, they provide challenge and monitoring. They ask questions and probe the information and data they have been provided with. Trustees are often seen as the ‘critical friend’ to ensure leaders are responding to the challenges and key priorities. Being a Trustee is supportive within a group of other volunteers who work together as a collective voice. You do not need experience of being a trustee. South Cumbria MAT will support all new Trustees to develop in their role as well as additional training where needed.
Trustees come from many backgrounds. We are seeking individuals who may be able to offer expertise in the following areas:
• Education outcomes
• Special education needs
• Governance and compliance including experience of chairing boards
• School improvement
• Health and safety and facilities
• Finance, estates, and/or resources
South Cumbria MAT is a multi-academy trust and therefore registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable status. Due to this company status Trustees are registered with Companies House.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the Board of Brockenhurst College and support the continued delivery of excellent education, training and career development across Hampshire.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 26th January.
Time Commitment: 4 - 6 hours per month.
Who we are
Brockenhurst College, known locally as Brock, is a welcoming and inclusive further education college based in the heart of the New Forest. At Brock, we place learners at the heart of everything we do and have a strong reputation for delivering excellence in teaching and learning, as well as effective all-round student support. All students are supported in strengthening and developing both their academic and personal skills, learning to take responsibility for their own development, to support positive onward progression from the College.
About the role
We seek new Governors to become members of both the Board and at least one other committee, depending on their specialist knowledge and interests. In addition to attending scheduled meetings throughout the year, we encourage Governors to experience the College by linking them with senior leaders and different departments, providing opportunities for them to visit the campuses and meet and speak with students, apprentices and staff.
Peridot Partners and Brockenhurst College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
Who we are looking for
Brockenhurst College is seeking Governors who have an enthusiasm for education and are motivated to help us build on our continued success for the benefit of our students, staff, local communities and employers. We want to hear from individuals whose distinct backgrounds, lived experiences and perspectives will enrich our governance, enhance our decision-making, and ensure we continue to reflect and serve the breadth of the communities we support.
We are searching for senior leaders from the local or wider community who have the capacity to interpret, question and scrutinise complex statistical and financial information. Ideal candidates will be able to offer constructive challenge and, as part of the Board, hold the executive team to account while providing thoughtful guidance and support.
Key areas of expertise we are particularly seeking include:
- Business leaders
- Finance professionals
- Education professionals
What matters most is that Governors are passionate about our mission, share our values and are enthusiastic about joining Brockenhurst College and keen to contribute to our future success.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and successful Governing Board and make a genuine impact on the future success of Brockenhurst College and its students. You will support the development and influence the direction of the College at a time of great momentum as we seek to grow the organisation and aspire to provide outstanding, meaningful education opportunities for students across the local and wider communities.
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. Monday 26th January.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Barod is a pioneering substance misuse treatment provider in Wales, offering evidence based treatment and holistic support to individuals who access its services. Following a period of growth, we currently have some vacancies on our Board of Trustees. We are looking for people who can contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation.
We are looking to welcome new individuals, with a range of backgrounds and experiences, to our Board of Trustees. We are interested in meeting individuals with knowledge/experience of any of the following areas:
- Business/Commercial
- Criminal Justice
- Accountancy
- Medical
- Mental Health
- Social Services/Social Care
- Legal
- Housing
- Communications/Public Relations
- Lived Experience (Substance Use)
If you have the passion and the skills which can help us make a difference to people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you. These voluntary roles are unpaid, but travel expenses can be reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Barnet Mencap is the leading charity for children and adults with a learning disability and their families in the London Borough of Barnet
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Bring your senior-level expertise to a committed and forward-thinking Board.
Unlock has achieved a great deal for the people we support, thanks to the talents and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and trustees. By listening to and working alongside people who face difficulties because of their criminal records, we have built a strong track record of identifying problems, developing solutions, and turning those solutions into real change. We also influence national policy and drive systemic reform.
We are now seeking a new Chair of Trustees to join our engaged and committed board.
About the role
Trustees play a crucial part in shaping Unlock’s leadership, strategic direction, and governance. As Chair, you will work in partnership with the Chief Executive to provide clear and inclusive leadership, ensuring that the board operates effectively and that the organisation remains focused on its charitable purpose. You will help the board set strategy, scrutinise performance, uphold good governance, and support the CEO and senior team to deliver Unlock’s mission.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you can bring the following attitudes and skills:
· Experience as a trustee and of working with or managing senior leaders.
· A willingness to offer advice to staff when needed, and to get involved practically where appropriate.
· A strong commitment to Unlock’s vision, values, and mission.
· Experience in the charity sector is helpful but not essential. If you have the right leadership qualities and a passion for our work, we will provide support to help you step confidently into the role. So if you’re new to the voluntary sector, please don’t let that discourage you from applying.
· We are committed to increasing diversity across Unlock, including within our board. We particularly welcome applications from people who have themselves faced and overcome the disadvantages associated with a criminal record.
If you’re energised by the prospect of helping to lead a small criminal justice charity with an impressive national impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
To help people overcome the long-term disadvantages caused by their criminal records, and work with government, employers and others to enable people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a difference in Kent by joining our team of trustees!
Kent Community Foundation (KCF) is looking for individuals to join our Board of Trustees who have a real passion for our county and want to make a demonstrable difference to the lives of people in our communities.
KCF is a professional grant-maker and local philanthropy advisor for Kent and Medway. We have been established for 24 years; distributing more than £60 million in grants to voluntary sector organisations across the county; supporting small charities to be sustainable and successful, and helping major donors maximise the impact of their donations.
Trustees are the volunteers who lead charities and decide how they are run; setting strategic plans, monitoring the performance, impact and sustainability of the charity and overseeing its governance. People of any age and background can be a trustee, and we're looking for people with specific experience to help us support communities in Kent. We are particularly interested in applications from people who are typically under-represented on trustee boards.
We have a comprehensive trustee induction programme, so if you have never been a trustee or on a board before, we will ensure you have all the knowledge and support you need.
Trustee: Desirable skills
We are looking for applicants to have one or more of the following:
· Lived experience of the communities we work with and the issues which arise in our county
· Experience of grant making; either as a philanthropist, grant maker or grant applicant
· Experience in working with or within social enterprises
· Experience in communications and PR
· A background in socio/economics, or connections with education in that field
· Knowledge of, and experience in promoting diversity, equality and inclusion
· Professional experience or active interest in technology, digital communications and AI
· Long term connections and networks with any of our stakeholder groups in Kent; such as philanthropists, businesses owners, key voluntary sector influencers
We hope to recruit up to three new trustees with different experience to offer, who can give some of their time and expertise to help KCF continue to grow and develop. We have four in-person Board meetings a year, and trustees also sit on at least one of our sub-committees, which meet two to four times a year (often remotely). There are also occasional events trustees are invited to attend to promote and engage with our work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Carers UK is the national membership charity for the millions of people in the UK who are unpaid carers. As an organisation we provide expert advice and information for carers, campaign for greater recognition and support for carers, and use our experience and expertise to help other organisations do more for carers. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital leadership role in the work we do while ensuring the charity is equipped and governed effectively, establishing and monitoring strategy and ensuring we are true to our values and keep carers at the heart of everything we do.
We are now seeking to appoint up to four people to join our Board of Trustees, to steer us towards our vision of a world where carers are recognised, valued and supported.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Carers UK, as we launch our new strategic review in 2026. Our Board is instrumental in ensuring we make the future really impactful for carers through our vision and strategy while fulfilling all our obligations as a charity.
We are also seeking to appoint a Nations Trustee for Scotland. In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the Nations Trustee will be expected to ensure that the Carers UK Board is informed on key issues affecting carers in their Nation.
To find out more about this opportunity and apply, please download the Trustee recruitment pack from our website
Carers UK is committed to representing the diverse society in which we work and actively encourages applications from people with current or recent experience of caring from all backgrounds and experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Wheels for All is a national charity that helps people of all abilities enjoy cycling in a way that works for them. Supporting more than 100 inclusive cycling hubs with over 30 years of experience, we’ve seen first-hand how cycling can change lives - improving health, confidence and community connection.
We’re now growing our national reach and impact, and we’re looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help guide us through this exciting next stage.
About the role
As a Trustee, you’ll help shape the direction of the charity, support good decision-making, and make sure we stay focused on our mission to make cycling accessible for everyone. We’d especially like to hear from people who:
- Have experience in communications, PR, campaigning or public engagement, and can help us share the power of inclusive cycling with more people across the UK
- Have strong networks or local knowledge in areas that are currently least well served by inclusive cycling - especially the North East, East Midlands or South West
If that’s not your background, please don’t be put off. We welcome people from all walks of life who share our passion for inclusion and want to make a difference.
Our Trustees also get involved in one or more of our focus groups, including:
- Governance and Risk
- Nominations, People and EDI
- Welfare, Safety and Safeguarding
- Finance
- Income Generation
We follow the Tier 3 Code for Sports Governance, which means we’re serious about running the charity to the highest standards - but we do it in a supportive, friendly and collaborative way. Full induction and training is provided.
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need to have been a Trustee before - we’ll help you learn the ropes. You just need to bring:
- A thoughtful, practical approach
- Willingness to ask questions and share ideas
- The ability to work well with others
- Commitment to equality, inclusion and fairness
- A bit of time and energy to get involved
How to apply
- Apply via othe link, and please upload your CV and a cover letter showcasing how you’re the perfect fit for the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Inclusive Boards is delighted to be supporting Lambeth Links in their search for their CEO.
Lambeth Links is a small charity with a big ambition: to be a central point of rallying, communication and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ Community who live, work and socialise in Lambeth – the largest borough in London. The organisation aims to strengthen the links between individuals and groups while also highlighting the many issues that continue to adversely affect the community.
Lambeth has a deep and rich history of LGBTQIA+ activism. From being home to founding members of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) to hosting Europe’s first EuroPride in Brixton in 1992, the borough has long been the beating heart of the LGBTQIA+ Community. Lambeth Links exists to continue that legacy of championing collective voice and driving forward change.
As CEO, you will lead the operational and strategic running of the charity, make sure that the organisation runs well every day and that it has the people, systems and income to grow.
The ideal candidate will have :
- Significant experience of leading at senior level in a charity, social enterprise, public or community organisation. This might be as a Chief Officer, Director or Head of a significant function with clear accountability for people, budgets and organisational performance.
- Experience of working directly with or supporting a Board of Trustees or similar governing body, including preparing papers, giving honest advice and implementing decisions.
- Experience of organisational development or change, for example improving systems, structures, culture or ways of working in a small organisation.
- Understanding of the issues faced by LGBTQIA+ people, including those who are Black or from other communities of colour, disabled people and people with insecure immigration status, and a commitment to intersectional practice.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 11.59pm on 21/12/2025:
- A detailed CV, setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
- A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria and give one or two examples that show how you have already operated at, or very close to, Chief Officer level. For example, leading an organisation or major function, managing whole organisation budgets or income plans, or steering a Board or governing body through a key decision.
- Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
