Fundraising Trustee Volunteer Roles

We are a new small charity looking for at least two more trustees for our Foundation. Our mission is to support bereaved families through the devastating impacts of baby and child loss. 

We are looking for people passionate about helping others and supporting them through grief, campaigning for change for safer maternity and neonatal care and improving support for Bereaved families. 

We want to create local baby and child memorial gardens, provide cooling cots, raise awareness surrounding baby loss.

If you are experienced and passionate about fundraising and helping to protect little lives we would love to hear from you. 

We’re extending Ealing Book Festival'sBoard of Trustees to fulfil our long-term ambitions. We have a friendly, experienced team and financial strengths. Activities take place in central Ealing. Transport links are good.

Ealing Book Festival registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in November 2023. Its objects are to advance the public education in West London’s Ealing through an annual book festival and writing-related events for the enjoyment of books. We encourage reading for pleasure, working widely and inclusively. We are volunteer led.

Our April 2024 the charity ran its successful first main event, with 86% tickets sold and very positive feedback on the quality and range of the events. The festival comprised 19 events including a great children’s poetry competition. We’re planning for April 2025.

Skills we’re seeking

We’re strengthening our outreach capacity, diversity and enterprise. We’d especially welcome people with skills and experience in

1.Enterprise: fundraising and income generation

2.Working with Ealing (or equivalent) based networks and communities

3.Knowledge and experience of arts and culture

Trustees work collectively, using skills, knowledge and experience to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions.We offer induction and training.

The time commitment will vary but could be around 2-3 hours per week, flexed according to what you can offer. 

We welcome a wide range of background, to reflect the diversity of Ealing.

One In Four is looking for a new treasurer. We are a charity providing specialist support for survivors of sexual abuse, domestic abuse or violence in childhood or as adults.

Who we are

One in Four is one of the UK’s leading counselling support charities, with over 24 years’ experience of specialising in the long-term recovery support for adults and children who have a lived experience and survived sexual abuse and violence. We provide professional training for those working with survivors, advocacy and education of the public in the nature of sexual abuse and its effect on those who have been subject to it.

The role

Your role as treasurer will be to

– Monitor the financial standing of the charity and report to the Board regarding cash-flow forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.

– Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.

– Act as a counter signatory for on-line payments and applications to funders, and ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.

– Liaise with external auditors on financial issues and ensure that the organisation’s finances are responsibly managed and invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves.

Qualities of a Treasurer

Essential

• Qualified accountant with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge.
• Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes.
• Competent use of IT skills.
• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
• Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Good communication and leadership skills

Desirable

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices.
• Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
• Skills and experience in one or more areas of non-executive governance and management, e.g. strategic planning, business management, financial/accountancy, understanding of HR issues, experience of Trusts or other grant-giving bodies, particularly fundraising and legal knowledge.
• A team-oriented approach to problem-solving and management.

Trustee Vacancy

Care Ashore is a charity with a proud history. Since the 1920s Care Ashore has offered independent living accommodation, respite breaks and support to seafarers in need. Uniquely situated on a 260-acre estate in Surrey, Care Ashore provides accommodation for merchant seafarers and former members of the Royal Navy, the Fleet Air Arm, those who have worked on British Fishing Fleets and others with a maritime link.

With around 60 current beneficiary residents, the charity offers accommodation in purpose-built properties and helps to fund the support provided to beneficiaries with the commercial activities of the estate.

Following a recent recapitalisation and the appointment of a new CEO, Care Ashore is well positioned to improve the quality of the accommodation offered, enhance services delivered to beneficiaries and expand on commercial opportunities on the estate.

The current Board has a mix of backgrounds and experience but wishes to strengthen the diversity further to ensure the needs of those they serve, along with the wider community are met. There are currently 3 board vacancies and ideal candidates will bring to the board experience in one or more of the following areas:

· Finance

· Property/ Surveying/ Development.

· Health and safety

· Maritime Industry/ Seafaring background

We are looking for someone who is committed to the work of the Charity sector; understands good governance; and has strategic vision combined with independent judgement.

If this challenge appeals to you, and you share our enthusiasm for providing excellent housing to people in need, then we are keen to hear from you.

Further Information

The position is unremunerated (reasonable expenses paid) and there are 6 board meetings per year with the option to attend in person or remotely.

In addition to board meetings, the successful candidate will be expected to attend Care Ashore’s AGM; strategic away day; and committees.

If you believe you can contribute and would like further information, please get in touch

The deadline for applications is Sunday 29th September.

Age UK Milton Keynes is looking for keen individuals to join our Board - people who want to make a real and positive difference on quality of life for older people and would like to share their skills and ideas for the benefit of the charity. 

Age UK Milton Keynes is a local independent charity working to improve the quality of life for all the older people living in Milton Keynes.  We do this by providing a range of services which help people to stay in their own homes.  We also provide a social network to help keep our clients involved with their community as well as working closely with other organisations who can provide support.

As our organisation represents all older people in Milton Keynes, it is important that our Board also represents our diverse community.  Therefore, we encourage applications from a broad range of applicants, especially currently under-represented groups.

You will be willing to apply your skills and experience in regular Board meetings, (4 per year all day), Trustee only meetings (2 per year) as well as other ad hoc meetings around your subject matter expertise as may be needed. 

We welcome enthusiastic and focused applicants who can offer knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

• Fundraising
• Financial Management
• Social Care Sector
• Governance
• Equity Diversity and Inclusion

However, if your skills lie in other directions, we would still love to hear from you!

The Board is looking to establish more robust succession planning for the Chairperson and Treasurer - so would welcome such ambitions, leadership and expertise in new members.

Whether you’re an experienced Trustee or wanting to take your first step, we would like to hear from you.

Devon Air Ambulance Trustees & Devon Air Ambulance Trading Company Ltd Non-Executive Directors

Trustees and Non-Executive Directors are crucial to Devon Air Ambulance and ultimately contribute to helping us save lives. 

It’s important that our Trustees and Non-Executive Directors reflect the community that Devon Air Ambulance serves and bring different experiences and backgrounds that add a huge amount of value to our organisation.   By having diverse Boards, for both the Charity and Trading Company, we will be better able to make great decisions, be more innovative and creative.  DAA has been through a significant period of change in the past few years with becoming a Care Quality Commission regulated independent healthcare provider, welcoming a new H145 helicopter and three critical car cars into service, an organisational restructure, not to mention of course a pandemic that impacted every aspect of our organisation.  We continue to plan for growth and development of our service with exciting plans for a new HQ and operations centre that are in the early stages of development.  

We are looking for people who can support our journey, be critical friends and help shape our organisation to be fit for the future.  We would also like to receive Expressions of Interest for the Chair of the DAA Trading Company Board.  Additionally, DAA is particularly keen to have Trustees or Non-Executive Directors who can bring the following areas of expertise: pre-hospital or emergency care, clinical governance, leadership, organisational development, fundraising, property development, finance and environmental sustainability.

It is essential applicants are familiar with or able to learn how to use Microsoft Teams and standard MS Office software to a reasonable level.

What can a Trustee expect from Devon Air Ambulance?

• Training – our Trustees receive an induction and then a phased training programme including governance and finance training. Some training may be role specific.
• Trustee Buddy – you’ll be paired with one of our experienced board members who can offer guidance and support.
• Skills development – you can expect to develop the following skills in your role as a Trustee: critical thinking, strategic planning, good governance practice, charity sector, aviation and health service provider experience.

How to apply

Please submit a written expression of interest, of no more than one side of A4 in length, giving us details about you as a person, any relevant qualifications or experience and, importantly, what you feel you can bring to the board and what you are looking for from us!  Please refer to the Application Pack for further information on expectations of a Trustee and Non-Executive Director.

Application deadline: Midday on Monday 30th September 2024

Interviews will be held at the end of October 2024

If you would like to have an informal chat to find out what life as a Trustee or Non-Executive Director of DAA is like, please contact us and we will organise a suitable time for you to speak with Will Matthewman, Chair of Trustees, to find out more information. 

Trustees are selected without regard to sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, marital status, gender orientation and religious beliefs in accordance with the organisation’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy. 

Job Title: Trustee (3 roles) – with one or more areas of core expertise 

Responsible to: The Board of Trustees

Salary: Non-salaried post 

Level of commitment required: 4 Main meetings a year (evenings) and 1 full day.  The member may also be linked to a sub-committee who meet prior to each main meeting. Additional time may be assigned to visit staff and the offices and for reading and additional research. 

Genuine Occupational Requirement: Must strongly align with the charity’s Vision, Mission and Values. 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

The Baca Charity is currently looking for Trustees with expertise in at least one of the following areas: 

• Property /social housing expertise including an understanding of housing law, regulations and property market/trends.
• Education – access to education, apprenticeship, progression to FE or HE education to facilitate development of opportunities to support vulnerable people towards employment / entrepreneurship. Safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Relational Fundraising and Financial Governance.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Knowledge 

• Good understanding of the role and function of a Charity Trustee role
• Expert in specific area of Charitable Operation (see areas of Technical Expertise listed in Job Description above)
• Good understanding of the nature of challenges and or opportunities linked to the work carried out by Baca is desirable.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship 

Experience 

• Lived experience as an individual who has sought refuge, been trafficked and experience of the immigration system is highly desirable.
• Experience of being a Trustee in charitable organisation is desirable but not essential. 
• Experience of working in teams, contributing to strategic decision making in a group is desirable.

Skills and Abilities 

• Strong ability to think strategically is essential
• Ability to communicate your ideas verbally and in writing to other board members 
• Ability to relate to others with cultural sensitivity 
• Capacity for self-reflection and active learning is essential.
• Ability to work in a team 
• Ability to analyse information, make decisions and influence others 

 Personal Qualities 

• Ability to behave in line with values of the organisation and therefore a strong role model that represents Baca with integrity is essential.
• Be willing to undertake training in the role is essential.
• A team player, able to encourage and maintain focus during periods of pressure.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace.
• A willingness to meet the minimum time commitment 
• Qualities of Integrity, Selflessness, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership is essential.
• Motivated by compassion.
• An ability to think strategically. 
• Good, independent judgement.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Willingness to speak their mind.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of Baca.
• Capacity for self-reflection and active learning 

Applicants must be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

LEVEL OF COMMITMENT 

All trustees are required to attend quarterly evening and one full day Board meetings.  Board meetings usually take place at the Baca main office, Loughborough, Leicestershire. As appropriate, meetings could also take place virtually.

In addition to reading papers and preparing for meetings/conference calls, Trustees may be called upon for specific advice if they have particular expertise in a given area. 

According to their individual skills and experience, Trustees may also be invited to serve on Baca’s Finance or Staff & Young People Wellbeing Committees or on ad-hoc Working Groups. Committees meet quarterly, usually in advance of Board meetings. 

Further details of the role are contained in the Recruitment Pack.

About Us
A Bag for Flo is a non-profit chairty dedicated to supporting individuals facing period poverty by providing free period products.

The Role
This is a volunteer remote role for a Trustee/Volunteer focusing on Grants & Fundraising at A Bag for Flo. The individual will be responsible for researching and applying for grants, as well as planning and organising fundraising events and campaigns to support our cause.

About You

• Grant writing and fundraising experience
• Great organisation skills 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Passion for social causes and community projects 
• Values align with that of A Bag for Flo
• Able to dedicate 2+ hours a week to the chairty 

Apply
Please send a cover letter including why you want to join A Bag for Flo and the skills you can bring.

Trustee Role

 The Developers Club Foundation is seeking dedicated individuals to join our existing Board of Trustees, which consists of 6 individuals. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to supporting the housing and professional development of young adults at risk of long-term youth homelessness. We believe that providing quality accommodation and mentorship can be life-changing for generations to come.

 Role Description:

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in guiding the strategic direction of The Developers Club Foundation. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective governance and financial stability of the organisation, as well as overseeing the implementation of our charitable initiatives.

 Key Responsibilities:

- Attend fortnightly board meetings and contribute actively to discussions during the setup phase. Meetings will transition to quarterly once the setup phase is complete.

- Provide guidance and oversight on the organisation's strategic direction.

- Review and approve budgets, financial reports, and fundraising plans.

- Support the fundraising efforts of the organisation.

- Act as an ambassador for the organisation and promote its mission and values.

Skills and Experience:

We are looking for individuals with a passion for social impact and a commitment to our cause. Ideal candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

- Housing or homelessness support

- Fundraising and financial management

- Legal or governance

- Marketing and communications

- Youth development

 Application Process:

To apply for the role of Trustee, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining your interest in the position and what expertise you can bring to the table. 

By joining our Board of Trustees, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young adults at risk of homelessness. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team.

 Please note that The Developers Club Foundation is yet to receive official charity status, and an application will be submitted once suitable additional Trustees have been appointed. Thank you for your support.

Become a Trustee of Akshaya Patra UK

Akshaya Patra, the Indian-born charity which provides nutritious school meals to more than 2.2 million children every day, is recruiting two new Trustees for its UK organisation.

Akshaya Patra UK raises awareness and funds to help sustain and grow the organisation’s support to children living in poverty across India, whilst directly running Akshaya Patra’s first international kitchen in North London, from which 700,000 meals have been served to British beneficiaries since it opened in 2020.

The UK charity recently published its ambitious new strategic plan and is entering an exciting phase of development, as it seeks to grow its UK meals programme and thereby support many more disadvantaged children across Britain to both eat well and make the most of their education.

The Trustee role

Akshaya Patra UK’s vision is a world where no child is deprived of education because of hunger. And our mission is to build a movement of people who – working together with compassion, generosity and determination – will ensure a growing number of vulnerable children can realise their full potential free from poverty and malnutrition.

To help us navigate the next stages in our vital journey, we have the opportunity to welcome two new members to our volunteer Trustee Board.

Our Trustees – in close collaboration with our CEO and staff team – draw on their diverse mix of backgrounds and skillsets to guarantee Akshaya Patra UK’s good governance, set our strategic direction, carefully steward our resources, uphold our vision and values, and ensure we always act in the best interests of those children and communities we exist to serve.

Applications are invited from those with the knowledge and experience – perhaps gained from working at a senior level in the business, public or charity sectors – needed to provide strategic insight, sound advice and constructive challenge to both fellow Trustees and the staff team.

Through offering a blend of mission-centred scrutiny and skilled support, you can contribute to Akshaya Patra UK’s continued strong governance and the expansion of our hot and nutritious meals service to many more children and young people.

Though expressions of interest are invited from all qualified parties, applications are especially welcomed from those with a background in:

• The UK education sector.
• Fundraising.

The key time commitments involved in this non-remunerated Trustee role are:

• Attendance at a two-hour Board meeting once per quarter.
• Participation in an annual strategy day.
• Nominated membership of a Board sub-committee, meeting for an hour once per quarter.

Half of all Board meetings are generally held online, with Trustees invited to attend in-person meetings in central London for the other half (with support available for reasonable expenses).

Submit your application

Please apply for this Trustee role by submitting an up-to-date CV and a supporting letter (covering no longer than two sides of A4).

As a low-cost charity with limited resources, we will only be able to acknowledge those applications from candidates we wish to take forward to interview with the Chair and potentially other Trustees from the Board’s Nominations Committee.

Thank you for your interest in Akshaya Patra UK’s mission!

Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI) is seeking new Trustees

Commitment: 2-3 hours per month

Location: Exeter/Hybrid

Contract: voluntary

ECI has an active board of trustees known as the ECI Council. The trustees set the strategic direction of the organisation and oversee the governance required to deliver innovative projects and programmes that meet the needs of people in Exeter and wider Devon.

We are seeking multiple trustees to strengthen and diversify our board. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have skills and experience in the following areas:

• Using ECI’s services or similar services of other organisations.
• Have relocated to Exeter and/or have faced challenges finding a sense of belonging in their community.
• Child and/or adult safeguarding.
• Human resources, particularly employee relations/employment law
• Law/Legal services.
• We are keen to hear from younger applicants as we want to ensure we are including the
  perspectives of young people.

About the role

 As a voluntary trustee you will play an important role in the success of ECI as part of the board team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the strategic direction of ECI.
• Advocating for the services we provide and the positive outcome they have for our community.
• Governance oversight to ensure we operate within legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Networking/utilising your skills to enhance our reach and impact.

The board of trustees meet bi-monthly, usually alternating between in person and online, with meetings taking place on weekday evenings. In addition, we will look for your engagement and support in areas of work that your skillset and experiences lend themselves to on an ongoing basis.

All reasonable travel and other associated expenses will be reimbursed in line with ECI’s travel allowance policy.

You don’t need to have previous experience as a charity board trustee – we will give you the support that you need to learn about us and your role.

ECI is an equal opportunities employer and we will provide reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the process. Please contact us to identify any additional support that you might require to enable you to make an application. 

Are you passionate about making a difference? We're looking for a dedicated Honorary Treasurer to oversee the financial well-being of our charity.

The Honorary Treasurer will monitor the financial standing of the charity and support the Board in the review of all financial matters and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.

They will Chair the Finance & Resources Sub-committee and feed into the charity’s financial risk-management process, reporting financial health to the Board of trustees at regular intervals. They will also advise on fundraising, income, and development of unrestricted funds of the charity.

The Treasurer will act as a counter signatory on payments and applications to funders, and work with the Accountants and Executive Team to ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.

They will provide input to ensure the organisation’s finances are responsibly managed and invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves

Qualities of a Treasurer

Essential

• Qualified accountant
• Knowledge of charity SORP
• Competent use of IT skills
• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders
• Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• Good communication and leadership skills

Desirable

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices
• Committed to our cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies
• Skills and experience in one or more areas of non-executive governance and management e.g. strategic planning, business management, financial/accountancy, understanding of HR issues, experience of Trusts or other grant giving bodies particularly fundraising and legal knowledge
• A team-oriented approach to problem solving and to management

Time commitment and location

• Currently the Board meets at least six times a year and the Treasurer is expected to be available at key points in the accounting cycle
• Board meetings are every 2 months (2-3 hours approx. per meeting)
• You will chair the Finance & Resources sub-committee which meet at least quarterly, online (1-2 hours approx. per meeting)
• Ideally meetings will take place in person although online and hybrid options are available

Role - Trustee (unremunerated)

Location - Hexham, Northumberland

Closing Date - 9am Monday 30 September 2024

Are you passionate about making a difference in an organisation that supports people with life-limiting illnesses and people who are experiencing bereavement? If this sounds like you, then we would be very interested to hear from you.

Tynedale Hospice at Home is a Northumberland-based charity providing nursing care in the home, Hospital Transport and Family Support Services to people living in the areas of West Northumberland, Tynedale and Ponteland.  We serve a community of around 70,000 people across 800 square miles of rural Northumberland. We are looking for Trustees to support and enhance the skill set of our current Board of Trustees and help drive our strategy forward. 

We are inviting applications from those with a professional background but would also warmly welcome applications from those offering other skills and experience and for whom this would be their first board role.  We are keen to welcome applications from all ages who can offer us something different to maintain board diversity as well as having a strong belief in the mission and vision of Tynedale Hospice at Home.  

We are looking for people who are able to bring different lived experiences, knowledge and ideas, who can work constructively and enthusiastically to help us navigate the changing and challenging external environment we find ourselves operating in.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please see the information pack for details of the role and how to apply.

This role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although reasonable expenses for travel may be claimed.

Kintsugi Hope are committed to developing trustees and will invest in appropriate CPD, such as ‘How to be a good trustee’ training, charity governance and finance.

Who we are & What we do

Kintsugi Hope is a charity based in the UK striving to make a difference to peoples mental wellbeing.

"Kintsugi' (金継ぎ) is a Japanese technique for repairing pottery with seams of gold. The word means 'golden joinery' in Japanese. This repairs the brokenness in a way that makes the object more beautiful, and even more unique than it was prior to being broken. Instead of hiding the scars it makes a feature of them.

We want to see a world where mental and emotional health is understood and accepted, with safe and supportive communities for everyone to grow and flourish.

A Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing Group is a safe and supportive space for people who feel or have felt overwhelmed, providing tools for self-management in a facilitated peer mentoring style setting.

It consists of a structured yet flexible series of 12 weeks of content, which includes group and individual activities designed to help participants to accept themselves, to understand their value and worth, and grow towards a more resilient and hopeful future.

The role of the Group Leader is to facilitate the sessions using the material available, signposting people if necessary to further help and support. It can feel vulnerable and scary starting a group, but the benefit of a Kintsugi Hope Group is that Group Leaders are not on their own.

Issues covered include; disappointment, loss, anxiety, anger perfectionism, shame and resilience. Feedback so far has been amazing.

What we are looking for

We are looking for people with the specific skills described in the Person Specification (below), including at this time people with the financial skills to be a Treasurer, safeguarding skills and fundraising skills. To ensure that our board is as diverse as possible we are particularly keen to receive applications from groups that are under-represented on the board. Particularly young people, people with disabilities, or who experience physical or mental concerns.

Person Specification

The application must have:

• Significant experience and expertise in either finance (Treasurer position) adult safeguarding (trustee responsible for safeguarding), fundraising or other skills that will enhance the board.​
• Experience of a charity or corporate board, or be able to demonstrate strategic thinking in a non-operational capacity.
• The time and energy to be an effective trustee and support the strategic development of Kintsugi Hope – estimated to be around 4 hours a month on average.
• A willingness to attend relevant training to support their role and increase the knowledge of the board.
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Kintsugi Hope.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team.
• Good independent judgement
• Integrity

It is desirable for the applicant to have:

• High level of commercial awareness
• Effective communication skills
• Good analytical skills.

Experience of being a Company Secretary

What’s involved in being a trustee

• The Board of Trustees meet four to five times a year. Once or twice a year on a Saturday for vision and impact days and three times a year online between 7pm and 9.30pm on different evenings.
• Trustees are asked to take on specific roles, for examples on committees or working parties, and asked to attend additional meetings if necessary.
• All trustees are expected to participate in discussions, provide opinions and make decisions as required. 
• Trustees may be contacted by the operational team for support in their specific areas of expertise.

A summary of the primary duties of all charity trustees can be seen below by looking at Gov website, The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do.