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Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Ripple Pond
Voluntary Position (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Time commitment: Approximately 1-2 days per month, including four Board meetings per year, regular support to the CEO, occasional committee meetings and attendance at key events.
Closing date: 11 September 2026 (applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date).
Help Shape the Future of Support for Military Families
The Ripple Pond is a national charity supporting more than 1,200 Armed Forces and veteran family members across the UK. Through peer support, advocacy and practical assistance, we help families affected by service-related physical and psychological injury feel seen, heard and supported.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to Chair our Board of Trustees and help guide the charity through its next phase of growth and development.
Working closely with our CEO and Board, you will provide strategic leadership, support strong governance and help ensure the charity continues to deliver meaningful impact for military families and carers.
What You'll Do
As Chair, you will:
- Lead and support the Board of Trustees.
- Act as a trusted partner and critical friend to the CEO.
- Oversee strategy, governance, risk and organisational performance.
- Champion safeguarding, inclusion and good governance.
- Support trustee recruitment and board development.
- Represent The Ripple Pond externally and help build strategic relationships.
- Help shape the future direction and sustainability of the charity.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a collaborative and values-driven leader with:
- Senior leadership, executive or board-level experience.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
- Experience of governance, finance and risk oversight.
- The ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and ambassadorial skills.
- A genuine commitment to supporting Armed Forces families and carers.
Experience in the military, veterans, healthcare, public, charity or social care sectors would be beneficial but is not essential.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of military families across the UK.
You will work with a committed Board, an experienced CEO and a passionate community of Members to help strengthen support for families affected by service-related injury, influence wider understanding of their needs and guide a growing charity through its next stage of development.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a screening question to help us better understand your suitability for the role.
To apply, please submit:
A current CV.
A covering letter (maximum two pages), addressed to the Board of Trustees, explaining your interest in the role and how your skills, experience and personal qualities would enable you to make a positive contribution as Chair.
Following an initial review of applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with members of the Board. The interview will provide an opportunity to discuss your experience, leadership approach and aspirations for the role, while also allowing you to learn more about The Ripple Pond.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
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!
Do you want to use your financial expertise to make a real difference to people’s lives?
Mental health affects all of us — yet for too many people, financial circumstances can stand between them and the support they need. At FreshStart, we believe everyone should have access to safe, professional and affordable therapy, whatever their circumstances.
FreshStart Psychotherapy C.I.C. is seeking a Treasurer and Director to join our Board and help guide the financial sustainability and growth of our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a passionate, community-focused organisation with a simple but powerful mission: to make high-quality psychotherapy available to people on low incomes who might otherwise be unable to afford it.
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
To ensure high-quality, long term psychotherapy is available to everyone who needs it regardless of their financial circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Volunteer Trustees
Volunteer Trustee opportunities
We are seeking to appoint new Trustees to become actively involved in the strategic direction, governance and decision making of the charity. As a Trustee you will join a dynamic and supportive team committed to making a difference to people affected by cancer. With a new, incoming Chair, this is an exciting time to join the Board as it works toward shaping the charity’s future. The role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while providing a rewarding and satisfying experience that enables personal development and growth.
The charity is happy to hear from people across the country and in particular anyone with the following experience or expertise.
Healthcare
Medical Practitioners or Allied Health Professionals with recent experience of working with cancer patients/or cancer treatment, ideally within the NHS.
Commercial
The Penny Brohn UK National Centre offers external organisations a unique environment for their own business use which includes daily and residential bookings as well as tenancy agreements. Due to a successful period of growth in recent years, the charity would welcome the expertise of a Trustee with significant experience in this area who can support the development of this income stream further.
Values and Behaviours
All Trustees are expected to uphold and model Penny Brohn UKs values of courage, resilience, compassion, warmth and community and to champion an inclusive, evidence-informed approach to holistic cancer care.
Support for new Trustees
New Trustees are fully supported through a planned induction into the organisation, starting with an introduction to each area of the Charity.
Time commitment
The Trustee Board meet four times in-person each year at the National Centre in Bristol on Fridays, generally between 9am – 4pm. Trustee representation is also required on one or two online sub-committees, which are held up to four times per year for each committee and Trustees will be appointed to the sub-committees once recruited into post in accordance with their relevant skills and experience. Attendance is also required for the AGM and an annual Trustee Away Day as well as occasional events or strategic discussions
Attendance at Key Events
As ambassadors for the Charity, the Trustee Board is encouraged to ensure that there is Trustee representation at key events throughout the calendar year such as fundraising, networking and other high-profile events.
Tenure
Trustees are appointed for a three-year term with a maximum appointment of four terms (12 years).
Expenses
All Trustees are eligible to be reimbursed for expenses incurred whilst on Board business, this includes attendance at Board Meetings. Eligible expenses include:
- Reimbursement of petrol costs, rate currently set at 45p per mile, (15p per mile after 500 miles incurred annually) or the equivalent 2nd class rail fare, whichever is the lower.
- Any car parking fees associated with the travel.
Thank you for your interest in this important voluntary role. For further information, please download the attached information pack.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Trustee at Penny Brohn UK. For full details about the role, recruitment process and application requirements, please download the attached information pack and visit the Penny Brohn UK website, where you will find instructions on how to submit your application.
At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
