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Experienced in retail? Passionate about community? We are looking for a new trustee to join our board of governors at our second hand furniture charity.
Help shape a local charity with big ambitions
We’re entering an exciting new chapter and we’d love you to be part of it. As some of our current trustees reach the end of their terms, we’re looking for new people to join our dynamic board and help guide the future of Community Furniture Stores.
We are a grassroots charity with big impact. Each year, we help thousands of people across York, Selby and Scarborough access affordable, good-quality furniture and digital devices, tackle poverty, and gain skills through volunteering. We’re currently undertaking a radical redesign of how we operate as a charity so we can support more people and increase our impact. The board plays a crucial role in shaping and guiding the strategic direction of this transformation. If you want to make a real difference locally and be part of something ambitious, now is the perfect time to get involved.
What Do Our Trustees Do?
As a volunteer trustee, you’ll:
- Be part of quarterly board meetings, plus one AGM and an annual away day.
- Join a sub-committee to support specific areas like finance, retail, volunteering or communications.
- Contribute ideas, challenge thinking, and support decisions that help us grow. Be a visible and active champion of our work
Why Join Us?
Be a force for good in your community – support local people by helping us tackle furniture and digital poverty head-on.
Shape the future – guide a growing, evolving charity during a major organisational merger and rebrand.
Learn and grow – learn about charity governance and collaborate with people from diverse sectors.
Connect and contribute – join sub-committees and contribute hands-on to meaningful projects
Who Are We Looking For?
We welcome trustees from all walks of life, whether you’re early in your career, retired, or somewhere in between. We believe diversity of thought and experience makes us stronger.
We’re particularly keen to hear from people with experience in:
- Retail – especially as we navigate our merger and look to improve our services.
- HR or health & safety
- Legal (employment, charity, or property)
- Fundraising or business development
- Social justice, poverty, housing or digital inclusion
But don’t worry if you don’t tick every box. If you care about what we do and want to help us do it better — that’s what counts. You don’t need previous board experience. What matters most is your passion, perspective and commitment to our mission.
We welcome all voices, and we’re especially keen to hear from people in Selby and Scarborough. Diversity makes us stronger.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Our Board of Trustees Are you passionate about making a difference to people with disabilities who live independently? Do you have the skills and dedication to help steer our organisation towards an exciting future?
Role and Responsibilities:
As a trustee, you will:
- Provide strategic direction and oversight.
- Ensure the organisation is financially stable and compliant with legal requirements.
- Support and challenge the executive team to achieve our mission.
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation, promoting our work and values.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking individuals who have:
- A strong commitment to our mission and values.
- An understanding of governance, excellent financial acumen and experience of strong leadership.
- Vision and be able to inspire others to work towards it.
- A strategic focus and able to guide the board and management team to set and achieve long-term goals.
- Integrity and accountability to stakeholders.
- Experience and knowledge of the health and/or social care sector.
About Us:
We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities or long-term health conditions to live independently. We work across England, primarily under contract to local authority and NHS partners. We were established in 1988 and have a staff team of over 200 people, based across England. We are currently working on two exciting digital projects which will have a significant impact both on how we work and how we support the people we work with.
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Age UK Plymouth exists to care for and work with older people and their carers in and around the city of Plymouth to improve their quality of life through the promotion of choice, opportunity and independence.
We’re looking to expand our dedicated team of Trustees to support the next stage of our work in Plymouth and we’re seeking individuals who are passionate about our vision, mission and values.
Trustees hold independent control and legal responsibility for the charity’s management and administration, working together as a board to make strategic, high-level decisions.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in fundraising, marketing and communications, HR, finance, public sector commissioning, or digital/IT. However, if your background lies elsewhere and you’re passionate about our mission, we’d still love to hear from you.
The role requires a time commitment of around one day per month, which includes meeting preparation and attendance, strategy days, and supporting your team in your area of expertise.
For more information and details of how to apply please visit the Age UK Plymouth website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Videre as a Trustee
Help affected communities gather evidence and drive change
This is a critical moment for human rights. It demands a radically different approach - we are meeting the moment by catalysing a radical evolution of the human rights ecosystem in service of affected communities. Our approach emphasises collaboration, decentralisation, and long-term impact. We are bold, empathetic and collaborative.
We work with communities on the frontlines of oppression to equip them with the tools, training, and networks they need to document abuse, demand accountability, and drive change.
Why join us?
As a trustee, you’ll help safeguard our mission, and ensure our governance is robust, inclusive, and future-focused. You’ll join a committed, collaborative board working closely with our leadership team to ensure Videre delivers meaningful, sustained impact for those we serve.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. You do not need prior board experience - we value fresh perspectives and lived experience alongside professional expertise.
We are particularly seeking trustees who:
- Have experience of living in an occupied or oppressed community
- Have fundraising and/or networking experience
- Have financial management expertise (for a Treasurer role)
If you can add value to our work, please apply.
Your role as a trustee
- Safeguard Videre’s vision, mission, and the pursuit of our strategic objectives
- Ensure legal, financial, and regulatory compliance
- Contribute expertise and insight to board discussions and decisions
- Act as an ambassador for our work, including at events or in networks
- Support the CEO and team with advice, connections, and oversight
Time commitment
- 4 board meetings per year (half-day each, virtual or in person in London)
- Finance Committee (for relevant members) — 4 meetings per year (2 hours each)
- 1–2 brief ad-hoc meetings annually
- Regular updates and engagement via email between meetings
This is a voluntary role. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. Induction and training are provided, and you will be supported by experienced board members.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We are committed to building a board that reflects the diversity of the communities we work with. We strongly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Re-Vision is a small charity based in Queen’s Park, London, founded in 1988. We run professionally accredited part-time courses for adults to train as Counsellors and Psychotherapists and are looking for Trustees to join our Board.
Who we are
Re-Vision is a registered charity. It is a small, not for profit counselling and psychotherapy training organisation providing outstanding, in-depth training with a soulful perspective. We also offer a low cost community counselling service to enable access to mental health services for those who might otherwise not find this affordable.
The role
We are juggling a number of important strategic imperatives. We have highlighted the need to improve resilience, to look ahead at future plans for our physical environment, to continue to provide an inclusive and rewarding experience for our students, trainers and staff, to maintain and build on the unique soulfulness and richness of our training, and to build our bursary fund to help to increase accessibility to our training.
We are keen to find trustees willing to help us with these challenges. We are particularly keen to involve people with financial or marketing skills, and people who have been involved in facilitating or helping small organisations faced with the challenge of retaining core values during periods of change. This is an exciting period of change for Re-Vision and could be a good time for those with experience in strategic planning or change management to get involved, even if only for a fixed term.
We are currently looking to recruit Trustees with experience in:
- Finance and financial strategies – able to contribute to scrutiny of financial information, understand accounts and budgets.
- Diversity and inclusion policy and implementation
- Marketing and website expertise
- Facilities and property management
- Strategic planning or change management experience would be desirable
You might have previous non-exec or trustee experience, or you might be looking for your first Board/Trustee role, possibly as you think about moving on to paid non-exec roles in the future. Whatever your situation, you will be keen to make an important contribution by supporting a really worthwhile organisation. You will care about understanding our culture and values and enjoy the challenge of helping this organisation continue to thrive.
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Are you passionate about supporting young people and giving back to your community?
Whether you have experience in fundraising, governance, building corporate partnerships, or simply a willingness to get involved and make a difference – we’d love to hear from you!
About us
We’re part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, a national youth organisation empowering 12- to 20-year-olds through flying, adventure training, sports, and leadership development.
West Mercian Wing supports over 900 cadets across 27 Squadrons in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, the Black Country, and overseas in Cyprus.
Each squadron has a committee, a team of trustees who support the squadron by overseeing governance, fundraising, and building community partnerships. Trustees are vital in ensuring squadrons can continue providing incredible opportunities for cadets.
Squadrons in this sector
- 124 (Hereford City) Squadron, Suvla Barracks Army Reserve Centre, Harold Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2QX
- 1002 (Ross-on-Wye) Squadron, Alton Lane, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5NB
- 151 (Leominster) Squadron, 115 Bridge Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8DZ
Why become a trustee?
Volunteering as a trustee isn’t just about helping others - it’s about growing yourself too!
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Gain valuable experience in leadership, governance, and fundraising.
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Expand your network and become part of a supportive team.
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Make a lasting difference to young people in your community.
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Shape the future of an organisation with a rich legacy.
What’s involved?
Meetings are structured but friendly, typically every three months for around two hours. A typical agenda includes:
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Updates from the Chairperson, Treasurer, and Squadron Commander
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Funding requests and financial decisions
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Future planning, upcoming events, and key priorities
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Opportunities to contribute based on your skills and interests
Beyond meetings, involvement is flexible depending on your availability and expertise.
What we’re looking for
We welcome all backgrounds and skill levels, but we’d particularly love to hear from those with experience in:
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Fundraising
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Governance & charity compliance
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Corporate partnerships
No military background or youth work experience is required—just enthusiasm, reliability, and a passion for making a difference!
Opportunities for progression
Trustees can take on leadership roles within their squadron, support squadrons at sector or wing level, or even contribute to regional and national RAF Air Cadets governance. Some trustees also transition into squadron volunteer roles, working directly with cadets.
To join us, you’ll need to
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Be 20 years or older
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Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
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Attend an evening meeting every three months (varies by squadron)
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Bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to support young people.
Typical joining process:
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Submit an expression of interest.
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We’ll invite you to visit your chosen squadron to learn more.
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Complete a simple online application if invited.
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Undergo a DBS and background check.
This process usually takes a few weeks, depending on availability and checks.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re excited about supporting young people and helping your local squadron thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
The RAF Air Cadets offer young people exciting opportunities for personal and professional development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you want to use your skills to help ensure a local charity is financially strong, transparent, and forward-thinking?
Home-Start Barnet, Brent and Harrow is seeking a new Treasurer to join our committed Board of Trustees. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and sustainability of a growing, values-led organisation that supports hundreds of families each year.
You don’t need to be a qualified accountant – just someone with good financial awareness, an eye for detail, and a desire to help shape our future.
What You’ll Do
As Treasurer, you’ll play a key role in the charity’s success by:
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Overseeing our finances – ensuring we are financially healthy and legally compliant
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Working with our CEO and Accountant – to review budgets, financial plans and monthly reports
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Supporting the board – by explaining financial information in an accessible way and guiding strategic decisions
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Chairing our Finance Subcommittee – held once every 12 weeks
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Ensuring good financial governance – making sure systems are in place for managing our income and spending
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Helping plan for sustainability – offering insight into full-cost recovery, funding gaps and long-term planning
Who We’re Looking For
We’re open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds – you may be a retired finance professional, someone in a leadership or strategic role, or looking for a first trustee position with a cause that matters to you.
You’ll ideally bring:
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Financial literacy and confidence with numbers
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Experience managing budgets, interpreting accounts or overseeing finances
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Strategic thinking, sound judgement, and a collaborative style
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An interest in supporting families and giving children the best start in life
Previous experience as a trustee is helpful but not essential.
If you have questions about the role and would like to have an informal conversation, please contact us and we would be happy to arrange a call.
To apply, provide your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than one A4 page) that sets out why you are interested in this role and highlights the experiences and qualities you believe make you suitable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join us and make a difference in the lives of children with additional needs
We are seeking to recruit two new trustees to join our passionate and dedicated board.
We are looking for individuals who share our vision of a world where all children and young people with additional needs and disabilities are fully included in their communities. Whether you're an experienced trustee or looking to take your first step into governance, your contribution could be life-changing for the children we support and for their families.
About the role
As a member of our board of trustees, you will be jointly responsible for the legal, effective, and safe running of me2 club. Working closely with fellow trustees and the senior leadership team, you will help shape the charity’s strategic direction and ensure we continue to deliver high-quality support to our beneficiaries.
As one of our ‘guardians of purpose’, you will play a vital role in making sure all decisions reflect the best interests of the children, young people, and families we serve.
We are also looking to appoint a charity secretary, either as one of the new trustees or as a separate role. This position plays a key part in supporting the governance and smooth running of our board.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from parent/carers with lived experience of caring for a child with additional needs. Your insight is invaluable in helping us ensure our services truly meet the needs of our community.
We are also looking for candidates who may have experience in human resources, business development, impact and evaluation or fundraising.
You do not need previous board experience just a commitment to our mission, a willingness to learn, and a desire to make a difference.
Interested?
To find out more about these exciting opportunities and how to apply, please visit our vacancy page on our website.
Please visit the Me2 Club website for more information and an application form under All About Me and then Vacancies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SAIL Derbyshire delivers a range of specialist support services for adult survivors of sexual abuse, incest, and sexual violence. Our trauma-informed approach is client-led, inclusive, and rooted in empathy.Our mission is to enable survivors of current and historical sexual abuse and incest to live safe lives in which they can recover and thrive. We believe in empowering individuals through empathetic, non-judgmental support tailored to their unique needs.
We are seeking a number of new Trustees to join our experienced governing body. Our Board of Trustees is central to the work of SAIL, taking responsibility for ensuring that the charity operates properly and effectively.
What will you be doing?
This is an exciting time to join the Trustee Board at SAIL. Our new Trustees will play a key role in enabling us to continue to innovate our work and support service improvement. The role will enable you to put your professional skills to great use as well as give you the opportunity to develop your insight and expertise in all that is involved in the governance of a growing charity.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities, and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for individuals who have a strong empathy with our mission. We welcome applications from candidates with knowledge and background across the following areas:
Fundraising, including events and bid writing
Human Resources and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
The Youth Services Sector.
Marketing/PR
Safeguarding
Project Management
Social Media Management
Lived experience of the issues faced by individuals we support is also much welcomed.
Who They Are
Care Rights UK is a national charity dedicated to championing the rights of people in care. For over 30 years, the organisation has provided information, advice, and support to empower individuals using care services, as well as the relatives and friends who support them.
As a community of families and experts, Care Rights UK campaigns for better lives for people in care. The charity identifies poor practice, highlights examples of good care, and advocates for a stronger, fairer care system.
The Role
Care Rights UK is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking to diversify and expand its reach across the UK. To support this next chapter, the organisation is looking to appoint a new trustee to join its established and welcoming Board of Trustees.
The Board plays a vital role in the strategic oversight of the charity, working alongside a small but dedicated staff team led by an experienced CEO. Trustees help guide the organisation’s work, ensuring it continues to provide the national advice line for older people needing care and to campaign effectively for systemic change.
Despite its modest size, Care Rights UK is recognised as a leading voice in the sector, “punching above its weight” through its influence, advocacy, and impact.
Who They Are Looking For
Care Rights UK welcomes applications from people with a positive, can-do attitude and a passion for promoting the rights of older people. The charity is particularly interested in individuals with knowledge or experience of:
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Advice and support services
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Legal expertise
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First-hand experience of care services
These perspectives are highly valued, but applications are welcomed from anyone with an interest in adult social care. Previous trustee experience is not required. Training, induction, and tailored support will be provided to ensure new trustees feel confident in their role.
Commitment to Diversity
Care Rights UK is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds, including those underrepresented on the Board: individuals from minoritised ethnic communities, women, and LGBTQ+ communities. The charity particularly values lived experience of care and seeks to ensure its leadership reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.
What Trustees Can Expect
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Friendly, supportive colleagues on both the Board and staff team
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Clear, jargon-free Board papers provided in a timely manner
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One-to-one support from the Chair and regular reviews of Board operations
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Peer support, including a buddy scheme
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A comprehensive induction to the charity, its work and mission
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Training to equip trustees for their role
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Practical support from staff, including help with logistics such as travel
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Opportunities to share knowledge and skills with sector experts
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The chance to be part of a dynamic team driving real change in the care sector
Location: Colchester, Essex
Commitment: Four Board meetings per year, lasting 2.5 hours each, two of which will be online and the other two will be in person.
Four committee meetings per year, held online before the Board meetings
Remuneration: Voluntary, reasonable expenses covered
We are supporting a global health charity, who has a vision of a world free from leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF). For the last 100 years, they have worked in diagnosing, treating, and supporting people affected by these two neglected tropical diseases. Despite common misconceptions, leprosy is not a disease of the past; every day, hundreds of people, including children, are newly diagnosed, making their mission as urgent as ever. Operating primarily in India and Bangladesh, they deliver programmes that prioritise early diagnosis, community-based rehabilitation, mental health support, and advocacy. With the support of the UK team, they continue to strengthen health systems, tackle stigma and discrimination, and improve the quality of life for people affected by leprosy and LF.
The board is now seeing a Trustee, with senior management experience in Operations, HR, or Programme Oversight, to help address identified skills gaps, strengthen organisational resilience, and enhance programme delivery across their international footprint. This is a strategic role, not about day-to-day management, but about offering high-level insight, challenge, and support to their executive team.
It is expected that the Trustee will also be appointed to one of the charity’s committees. The appointment will be for an initial 3 years, with the possibility of reappointment for two additional terms of 3 years each.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have senior experience in either Operations, HR, and/or Programme Oversight
· Be committed to the organisation
· Think strategically and contribute to board-level decision making
· Be able to voice their opinions clearly and diplomatically
· Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of Trusteeship
Recruitment Timetable:
Deadline for applications: 5th October
Panel Interviews with the organisation: 27th October
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Jak’s World
A Suicide Prevention Charity
Ordsall, Salford, Manchester
Jak’s World is recruiting for Trustees
Are you passionate about mental health and making a real difference in people’s lives? We are seeking committed, compassionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide our mission to prevent suicide and support those affected by it. As a trustee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our charity, ensuring we remain a beacon of hope for individuals and communities in crisis.
About Jak’s World
Jak’s World is a UK-based mental health charity working to prevent suicide in the community. We honour the legacy of Jakub Halani — a creative, kind, and deeply loved teenager — by ensuring that no young person feels alone, hopeless, or without a future.
Our mission is to prevent suicide by fostering hope, connection, and resilience-ensuring that no one faces their darkest moments alone.
We do this by:
· Promoting mental health awareness through creative community engagement, programmes and events.
· Providing suicide prevention resources and support, including Suicide First Aid Training
· Providing positive experiences and hopeful messaging at schools, festivals, and online.
· Empowering people to talk, share, and connect through art, music, and peer-led initiatives.
Becoming a trustee
As a Trustee of Jak’s World, you will play a vital role in shaping our direction, safeguarding our mission, and supporting our passionate team.
Our Trustees provide governance and strategic leadership, ensure accountability, and help Jak’s World grow its reach, credibility, and impact.
We are especially keen to hear from prospective trustees with experience in the following areas;
· Finance and accounting
· Business development and fundraising
· Digital and social media marketing
· Events management
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of people across Salford.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to shaping Jak’s World’s long-term vision, values, and strategy.
- Ensure good governance, financial oversight, and legal compliance.
- Offer your insight and experience to guide operational and creative decisions.
- Act as an ambassador, helping us build partnerships and extend our reach.
- Champion inclusive, youth-informed mental health support in all areas of our work.
- Offer tangible efforts and contributions in the skills and areas depending on your experience in the operations of the Charity, including but not limited to -
- Accounting
- Digital and Social outreach (websites, articles, blog, social media, videos)
- Fundraising efforts, including Grant and competition applications
- Regulatory compliance advice
- Scale-up strategies
- Event organisation and planning
Why join us
By joining Jak’s World as a Trustee, you’ll help lead a charity that is small, agile, heartfelt, and determined to change the conversation on difficult subjects like Suicide Prevention.
You will:
- Use your voice to support bold, compassionate action.
- Help co-create projects that reduce stigma and prevent suicide.
- Work with a caring, values-led team rooted in lived experience and community.
- Play a crucial part in growing a sustainable, youth-driven, community-driven charity.
We are looking for
We welcome applications from individuals with any of the following:
· Lived experience of mental health struggles or supporting someone through them.
· Lived experience or survivors of bereavement by suicide.
· Professional experience in youth services, education, social work, or healthcare.
· Creative and digital backgrounds — design, social media, campaigns, content creation.
· Financial or legal expertise to support our governance and growth.
· Fundraising and community engagement experience.
We welcome applications from people who are looking to become a trustee for the first time and from people with more experience. What matters is your passion and commitment to helping us grow and develop as an organisation and to improving the mental wellbeing of young people and families.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
We actively welcome applications from:
- People from all ethnic communities
- LGBTQIA+ individuals
- Disabled people and neurodivergent individuals
- Young adults (aged 18–30)
- People with lived experience of mental ill-health or suicide
We value fresh ideas, different voices, and a willingness to learn together.
How to apply
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact us with your contact details, and I will call you back.
Please send:
A CV and A short written, audio, or video statement (max 2 pages or 5 minutes)
[Your name] – Trustee Application
In your statement, please tell us:
· Why you’re interested in becoming a Trustee at Jak’s World
· What experiences or perspectives you bring
· Any support you’d need to thrive in the role
We aim to prevent suicides and bring awareness to suicide prevention efforts. We provide practical and emotional well-being support to achieve this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking to recruit additional trustees to join our board. We want our board to have a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds, so if you think you’re not a typical trustee, then you might be just what we’re looking for!
You don’t need to have had experience of Citizens Advice, or of being a Trustee – just a commitment and enthusiasm to help us shape the work and strategic direction of our forward-thinking charity.
Becoming a Trustee will give you the opportunity to gain experience in leadership, governance and strategy and is a great way to give something back to your local community – some employers may even give you time off to volunteer for a local charity.
Citizens Advice Winchester District provides free advice to over 5,000 local people each year, many of whom are in desperate or challenging situations and have nowhere else to turn.
To help people overcome their problems and uphold their rights through advice, support and campaigning, ultimately creating a fairer society for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Brent Foodbank are looking for someone with to join the board as its new Secretary of Trustees to lead on the administrative duties of the food bank and Board of Trustees.
Key tasks
Secretary of Trustees Responsibilities:
- To ensure that there is a record of all Trustee board correspondence
- To ensure that arrangements for Trustee meetings are communicated to the rest of the board, including when and where, inviting trustees to send agenda items and providing to the board with previous meeting minutes in good time prior to the meeting.
- To ensure decisions and policy creation/adaption are clearly recorded in formal minutes, with who will do what and when as agreed by the Trustee board.
- Ensure formal minutes are taken, produced and distributed to the rest of the trustees in good time, as well as ensuring previous meeting minutes are signed by the chair once approved by the trustee board.
- To check that actions have been taken following decisions at previous meetings.
- To ensure the trustee board meets its legal obligations, including reporting, meeting charity and company law, as well as insurance requirements.
- To ensure that the annual report (to go alongside annual accounts) is produced and sent to the relevant charity regulator body (Charity Commission of England & Wales).
Key responsibilities along with the board of trustees include:
- to approve, support, and guide the charity’s purpose, vision, strategy, goals and objectives
- to manage the charity’s resources responsibly, including ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk, and not over-commit the charity
- to ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity, responding to changes in the local community as appropriate to ensure that key risks are identified, monitored, and controlled appropriately
- to ensure appropriate financial plans are in place, budgets are monitored, and progress is evaluated
- to review and approve financial statements
- to help promote the organisation to key stakeholders and beneficiaries
- to ensure the charity has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice, including employment, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, and GDPR compliance/data protection
- to prepare for and regularly attend and participate in board and sub-committee meetings and any Trustee away days.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:
- a knowledge of and commitment to the work of the Brent Foodbank
- a passion for the foodbank’s vision and strategy
- the ability to write and record minutes clearly and to provide clear advice on procedural and relevant legislative matters
- experience of working or volunteering in a governance role or equivalent experience
- an ability and experience to contribute to matters in a supportive and confident manner
- the ability to listen and engage with people with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences
- an understanding of our local community and the services, agencies, faith communities and other groups within it
We welcome applications from new and experienced Trustees.
What difference will you make?
By leading on the administrative matters of the food bank board, you are part of providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting, or anyone who comes into contact with Brent Foodbank.
Please provide a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
You will join for a three-year term which can be extended.
The role of Trustee is not remunerated
You may be required to have a DBS check depending on your duties as a trustee
Applicants must be primarily resident in the UK when applying for this post. This is to enable successful applicants to fulfil the duties of this post and have access to any systems or programs required for the role in line with the charity’s data protection policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help guide the future of the UK’s busiest Mountain Rescue Team
Are you passionate about supporting life-saving volunteer work in the mountains? Do you have expertise in governance, law, leadership, or volunteer management?
Llanberis Mountain Rescue is seeking new trustees to help steer our small but incredibly busy charity.
About Us
We are the busiest mountain rescue team in the UK, responding to over 300 calls a year on Yr Wyddfa and in Eryri.
Our charitable objectives cover rescue, education and promoting safety and care in the mountains.
As a registered charity, we need strong governance and strategic leadership to ensure our volunteers are safe, supported, and equipped to save lives.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Charity Governance & Legal Oversight Understanding of fiduciary duties, legal responsibilities, and governance frameworks within the UK charity sector.
- Regulatory Compliance & Volunteer Law Familiarity with contracts, safeguarding, and legal considerations relevant to managing volunteers in high-risk environments.
- Policy Review & Development Experience in reviewing, updating, and implementing charity policies to ensure they are compliant, practical, and aligned with best practice—especially in areas such as health & safety and volunteer conduct.
- Volunteer Management & Support Insight into recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers—especially in physically demanding and emotionally intense roles.
- Leadership & Change Management Proven ability to lead teams, mentor others, and guide organisations through growth or transition.
- Health & Safety in Outdoor Rescue Experience with risk assessments, incident reporting, and compliance with safety regulations in outdoor or emergency settings.
What You’ll Do
As a trustee, you’ll help shape our strategic direction, ensure legal and financial compliance, and champion the wellbeing of our volunteers. You’ll attend quarterly board meetings (ideally in person), contribute to working groups, and act as an ambassador for our work.
What You’ll Gain
- A meaningful role supporting life-saving work
- Opportunities to apply your expertise in a unique setting
- A collaborative, passionate team of fellow trustees and volunteers
- The satisfaction of helping others in moments that truly matter
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Not sure if you’re the right fit? Reach out for an informal chat—we welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to inclusive recruitment.