Safeguarding officer volunteer roles in cannock chase, staffordshire
Location: Remote (with occasional attendance to in-person events)
Hours: 8 Hours per month
Expenses: This is an unpaid remote position; however, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Role Overview
Joining a dynamic and passionate Board, the ideal candidate will provide expert oversight, guidance, and support for the Charity’s strategic objectives and as Chair of the People & Remuneration Committee, work closely with senior leadership on current and future strategic People (HR) matters.
Key responsibilities
- Provide Board level oversight, support and challenge of Migrant Help’s strategic objective of being a ‘Great Place to Work’
- Contribute constructively to the charity’s strategic plans, progress and decision making
- Chair the People & Remuneration Committee effectively, developing the meeting agenda with the People & Culture Director
- Lead on people matters at Board meetings in relation to the charity and its trading subsidiary Migrant Help Trading Limited (MHTL).
- Work in partnership with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
- Oversee the governance of People (HR) Risk
- Provide input on organisational policies in line with best practice and employment legislation
- Act as an ambassador for the charity to external bodies, corporate partners and major donors
- Trustees share collective responsibility for the charity’s governance, ensuring the charity’s mission is achieved and its operations are effective. Trustees support the CEO by contributing to strategic planning, offering expertise, and working together to provide the necessary oversight and direction for the charity’s growth and success.
The skills and abilities you need
- Senior strategic leadership and management experience
- Demonstrable expertise in people & culture, strategy, recognition, reward and organisational development
- An inclusive leader, with good interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Independent judgement and strong communication skills
- Act with integrity and respect when working with others.
- Previous experience as a trustee (desirable).
For more information about the role and requirements of Trustees at Migrant Help see here
Mandatory Training Requirement
The Safeguarding Trustee must complete trustee governance and safeguarding training within the first three months of appointment. Additional training will follow as needed.
Terms of Appointment
- Trustees serve an initial three-year term, with the option for renewal up to a maximum of a second term of three years.
- All trustees must complete governance and safeguarding training within the first three months of appointment. Additional training available as required.
- This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references.
- Unremunerated, reasonable expenses reimbursed
Time Commitment:
- 8 hours per month, including:
- Attending quarterly board meetings, in-person (London) or virtually
- Chairing the People & Remuneration Committee, 2 to 3 times per year, virtually
- Annual half-day strategy session to contribute to the charity’s direction.
About Migrant Help
Migrant Help is a leading charity that was established in 1963 and delivers a range of support and advice services to people affected by displacement and exploitation across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable people, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.
We foster a culture in which equality, diversity and inclusion are recognised, valued and encouraged. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, we match your skills with the needs of our organisation, as long as you share our values, vision and goals. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of their age, religion or belief, race, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process therefore:
- All voluntary roles are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
How to apply
To apply for this role you will be asked to upload a copy of your CV along with an expression of interest letter.
We particularly welcome applications from people with first-hand or indirect experience of displacement, either recently or in past generations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Education Team is central to our mission — and we’re looking for passionate volunteers to help us deliver workshops, create educational resources, and raise awareness both online and in person.
About Emerge Worldwide
Emerge Worldwide exists to protect children, young people, and women from sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. Through education, training, and advocacy, we equip communities, schools, and professionals with the knowledge and tools to prevent exploitation and safeguard the most vulnerable.
The Role
As an Education Team Volunteer, you will:
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Deliver training and awareness workshops in schools, youth groups, and community settings.
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Assist in designing engaging resources such as toolkits, handouts, and presentations.
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Support our online education campaigns by creating posts, videos, or articles that raise awareness.
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Help evaluate feedback from workshops and contribute ideas for improving delivery.
Skills & Experience We’re Looking For
You don’t need to be a teacher or safeguarding expert . We’d love to hear from you if you have:
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A passion for protecting children and young people
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Confidence in speaking to groups or willingness to learn
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Creativity in designing educational materials or content
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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Good digital skills (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Canva)
What You’ll Gain
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Free training on safeguarding, sexual exploitation awareness, and workshop delivery
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Experience in education, advocacy, and youth engagement
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The chance to make a tangible difference in your community
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Opportunities to develop public speaking, content creation, and teamwork skills
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Ongoing support and mentorship from the Emerge Worldwide team
Time Commitment
We are flexible — whether you can give a few hours a month or more, we’ll work with your availability. Most workshops run during school hours, with some evening or online opportunities. Other work can be completed in times convenient for you.
Impact of role:
1. Raising Awareness & Knowledge
- By delivering training sessions and workshops, volunteers will give young people, parents, and professionals the tools to spot the signs of grooming and exploitation early.
- Every workshop increases community understanding.
2. Empowering Communities
- By educating schools, youth groups, and the wider public, volunteers help communities learn how to protect and support vulnerable children and young people.
- They equip people with practical steps for prevention, safeguarding, and reporting.
3. Creating Resources with Lasting Value
- Volunteers help design toolkits, handouts, and digital content that schools, families, and agencies can use long after a session ends.
4. Preventing Exploitation Before It Happens
- Through education and awareness, volunteers help reduce the risk of exploitation in communities by teaching early warning signs, online safety, and where to get help.
- This proactive approach can save lives and protect children from harm.
5. Strengthening the Charity’s Voice & Reach
- By educating online (social media, blogs, campaigns), volunteers help amplify Emerge Worldwide’s message to a much wider audience, influencing policy, practice, and public opinion.
6. Personal & Community Transformation
- Volunteers become role models and advocates, showing children and young people that their lives matter and they have support.
Raising awareness and prevention on sexual exploitation & sex trafficking. Amplifying our voice until freedom is experienced for all women and girls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Board of an organisation that is changing places and changing lives.
Groundwork is the community charity with a green heart. Our mission is to create a fair and green future in which people, places and nature thrive. We believe that big global issues – the economy, the environment – have a big local impact. Groundwork East operates throughout the East of England helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. We have a profound moral commitment to respond and grow to meet the anticipated demand for our services.
Role: Chairperson
Groundwork East has almost 40 years of experience in delivering bespoke projects that use the environment as a catalyst for building a more sustainable future.
Groundwork involves residents, businesses and other local organisations in practical projects that improve the quality of life, bring about regeneration, and lay the foundations to make sustainable development a reality in local communities.
Our mission has never been more important and we are seeking a passionate and committed Chairperson who wants to support us to drive growth and be part of our ambitious plans.
We are looking for a Chairperson to join our strong and engaged Board of Trustees to bring fresh ideas and new insights with skills developed through lived experience. As the main figurehead of the Trust you will attend formal events and maintain contact with Groundwork UK, sitting on the Groundwork UK Board. You will Chair our Board meetings ensuring that the Board gives appropriate attention to standards of Governance, safeguarding and legal compliance as is required of a charitable organisation. You will have proven leadership skills and excellent financial acumen with an ability to work effectively with the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees to ensure full engagement and to develop and deliver on the strategic vision of the organisation.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to securing diversity amongst our Board of Trustees. We are deeply committed to being representative of the areas we serve and invite applications from all areas of society.
Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.




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Role description
As a key member of the Volunteer Grant Team, the Grants Manager (Unpaid Volunteer) will assist the Head of Fundraising (Unpaid Volunteer) in grant writing, planning and implementing a portfolio of impactful programmes. The postholder is responsible for managing a diverse grant portfolio, providing high-level programme support, financial oversight, monitoring and evaluation, technical expertise, and capacity-building support to our global health and social care projects. This role will involve working closely with the Senior Programmes and Grants Managers to ensure that AHO makes progress towards its Vision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To develop and manage a potfolio of grants, including institutional and internal grants. This includes assessing the competencies of Volunteer Grant Teams and creating organisational plans with grant writers.
- To support the new and ongoing development of grant writers through capacity building and providing networking opportunities.
- To support the Volunteer Grant Team in their applications to institutional funders, trusts and foundations, providing input and advice as requested.
- To ensure grant-management requirements and external funding are met successfully.
- To work closely with grant teams and individuals responsibly to source narratives of individual and community transformation to support the development of donor relationships and communication.
- To provide good care to grant writers, maintain regular but appropriate contact and safeguard their interests
- To undertake monitoring, evaluation and conducting grants and project assessments for international and UK-based projects
- To source new, innovative projects in line with AHO's funding criteria
- To assist in raising the standards of AHO Safeguarding with grants and project portfolios.
- To update the database and to analyse data from reports and write up recommendations for senior management and/or board consideration.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a charity or foundation with a focus on health and international development
- Experience in submitting successful funding proposals to institutional donors, trusts, and foundations
- Strong track record of successful management of all reporting requirements associated with grants.
- Good project management skills, with experience delivering or grant-managing projects internationally; able to work on multiple tasks and to prioritise these to meet deadlines
- Affinity to health and understanding of African culture as a power for health development in Africa.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work on one's initiative
- Basic budgeting and financial management experience, able to understand the link between finance and operations
- Ability to work cross-organisationally with multiple stakeholders in the realisation of shared goals
- Confident communicator and convenor, particularly in written grants, reports, external communications, presentations and with people whose first language is not English
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships to achieve objectives with international partners
- Written and oral fluency in English is required
- Fluency in a second language (in addition to English) is required preferably Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Swahili.
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter using the Charity Job system. If you use any method other than the one specified, we will not review your application.
To promote equity in health, to combat disease, and to improve the quality of, and lengthen, the lives of the people in Africa and the Diaspora.




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Voluntary Trustee
Are you able to bring your skills and experience to help with Nature’s Recovery? Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the leading local charity in Staffordshire, is dedicated to the conservation of nature and connecting people with their local wildlife
Trustee Tenure: 4-year term – maximum 3 terms
Regularity: 9 meetings a year + additional opportunities
Location: The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT
We are seeking a forward thinking and inclusive Trustee, especially someone with experience or knowledge in the education/children sector (including safeguarding), to join the Board and help lead us on our journey.
This is not least around how we can become a more inclusive organisation and reach out and support more people from all backgrounds to experience nature but also how we can become an even stronger federation in the ways we work together and capitalise on our structures.
The Trustee will be able to combine personal humility with an urgency to achieve the mission of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the drive to invest in ongoing organisational development. They will be able to demonstrate leadership and be able to unite and inspire our movement behind our collective vision.
Embodying the culture of The Wildlife Trusts, the Trustee will work with the Chair and the Board to advance and grow the reputation of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust as an organisation of excellence that can inspire collective leadership throughout its movement and beyond, in the wider world.
This can be a demanding, yet rewarding role, suited to someone who is able to navigate through complex relationships and communicate well at all levels. Being able to motivate and bring people on a journey is a must.
No previous experience of acting as a Trustee is necessary.
Help us to protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promote understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.
The role of our Trustees is varied and stimulating. You will be bringing your expertise, experience and passion to help lead a dynamic, multi-functional, multi-specialist organisation.
About Us
“Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.”
A registered charity established in 1969, it is one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and is supported by over 19,000 members.
The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1947 hectares. Our circa 130 staff are based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided up into five departments: Conservation Delivery, Engagement, Marketing & Activism, Fundraising, Membership & Resources, HR & Support Services and Commercial. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration.
In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre.
We are welcoming. One of the core values of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is that we nurture a culture of equality, inclusivity and diversity.
We are welcoming to those underrepresented in our communities and we strive to listen, learn and share from each other.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, you can see our policy by visiting our website.
Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
For more information and to download an application pack, please visit our website.
Closing Date: Monday 15th September 2025
First Interviews: week commencing Monday 22nd September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trading Ltd is seeking a:
Non-Executive Director
We are looking for a Non-Executive Director to join our Trading Board at an exciting time of growth and ambition.
A fully owned, yet independent company of The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the trading company manages and oversees the development of commercial enterprises for the Trust. This currently includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre.
Whilst no previous experience of acting as a director is necessary, we are keen to talk to applicants with senior experience or knowledge in the Commercial / Retail / Business sectors.
The role of our directors is varied and stimulating and covers both overseeing operational activity within the trading company and contributing to the forward strategic development of the trading organisation. You will be bringing your expertise, experience and passion to help lead the company into the next phase of its development.
Director Tenure: 4 year term – maximum 3 terms
Regularity: Normally 4 Board Meetings per year at 1.30 pm on a Monday
Location: The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT
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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the leading local charity in Staffordshire, is dedicated to the conservation of nature and connecting people with their local wildlife
By contributing to the success of the trading company you will be helping us to protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promote understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world
We are welcoming. One of the core values of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is that we nurture a culture of equality, inclusivity and diversity.
We are welcoming to those underrepresented in our communities and we strive to listen, learn and share from each other.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, you can see our policy by visiting our website.
Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, director, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and Staffordshire Trading Company.
For more information and to request an application pack visit our website.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 6th October 2025
Interviews: First interviews TBC
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee Tenure: 4-year term – maximum 3 terms
Regularity: 9 meetings a year + additional opportunities
Location: The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT
Are you able to bring your skills and experience to help with Nature’s Recovery? Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the leading local charity in Staffordshire, is dedicated to the conservation of nature and connecting people with their local wildlife
We are looking for a forward-thinking and inclusive Trustee to work towards serving as the Board’s Treasurer.
The Treasurer should be a qualified accountant (ICAEW,CIPFA,ACCA,ICMA) and have previous experience in business and commercial roles in order to take the lead on the Board for financial issues from June 2027; ensuring that SWT’s financial accounts are accurate, timely, comply to best accountancy practice and reflect SWT’s true financial position.
This can be a demanding, yet rewarding role, suited to someone who is able to navigate through complex relationships and communicate well at all levels. Being able to motivate and bring people on a journey is a must.
The Treasurer also has responsibilities of trusteeship/directorship.
Help us to protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promote understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.
The role of our Trustees is varied and stimulating. You will be bringing your expertise, experience and passion to help lead a dynamic, multi-functional, multi-specialist organisation.
About Us
“Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.”
A registered charity established in 1969 it is one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and is supported by over 19,000 members.
The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1947 hectares. Our circa 130 staff are based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided up into five departments: Conservation Delivery, Engagement, Marketing & Activism, Fundraising, Membership & Resources, HR & Support Services and Commercial. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration.
In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre.
We are welcoming. One of the core values of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is that we nurture a culture of equality, inclusivity and diversity.
We are welcoming to those underrepresented in our communities and we strive to listen, learn and share from each other.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, please view our policies on our website.
Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
For more information and to download an application pack, please visit our website, volunteering page.
Closing Date: Monday 15th September 2025
First interview Date: Week commencing Monday 22nd September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you able to bring your skills and experience to help with Nature’s Recovery? Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the leading local charity in Staffordshire, is dedicated to the conservation of nature and connecting people with their local wildlife
Trustee Tenure: 4-year term – maximum 3 terms
Regularity: 9 meetings a year + additional opportunities
Location: The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT
We are seeking a forward-thinking and inclusive Trustee to join the Board and work towards assuming the role of the Board’s Honorary Secretary and help lead us on our journey.
The Honorary Secretary will be able to combine personal humility with an urgency to achieve the mission of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and the drive to invest in ongoing organisational development. They will be able to demonstrate servant leadership and be able to unite and inspire our movement behind our collective vision.
Embodying the culture of The Wildlife Trusts, the Honorary Secretary will work with the Chair and the Board to advance and grow the reputation of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust as an organisation of excellence that can inspire collective leadership throughout its movement and beyond, in the wider world.
This can be a demanding, yet rewarding role, suited to someone who is able to navigate through complex relationships and communicate well at all levels. Being able to motivate and bring people on a journey is a must.
This is a role that is elected to annually by the Board of trustees.
The role of our Trustees is varied and stimulating. You will be bringing your expertise, experience and passion to help lead a dynamic, multi-functional, multi-specialist organisation.
Help us to protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promote understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.
About Us
“Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.”
A registered charity established in 1969 and is one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and is supported by over 19,000 members.
The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1947 hectares. Our circa130 staff are based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided up into five departments: Conservation Delivery, Engagement, Marketing & Activism, Fundraising, Membership & Resources, HR & Support Services and Commercial. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration.
In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre.
We are welcoming. One of the core values of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is that we nurture a culture of equality, inclusivity and diversity.
We are welcoming to those underrepresented in our communities and we strive to listen, learn and share from each other.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, please visit our webesite to view our policies.
Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
Closing Date: Monday 15th September 2025
First Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 22nd September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chair of Trustees - Terms of Reference
Introduction
Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) is a well-established and highly respected UK-based charity working to reduce malnutrition globally. ENN strives to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by building evidence, convening critical actors and transferring knowledge. We are passionate about being field driven and are globally recognised as thought leaders and conveners in nutrition. Our vision is a world where ‘Every individual confronted by malnutrition has access to the knowledge, tools, services and resources they require to meet their needs. We work with governments, civil society, UN, donor and academic organisations to achieve mutual goals. Through these collaborations we support agencies to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries.
The Trustee Role
ENN is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees to lead its Board with strategic insight, collaboration, and a deep commitment to the organisation’s mission. This is a significant and rewarding opportunity to guide the governance of a globally respected charity at a pivotal time in its journey.
As Chair, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring that the Board of Trustees operates effectively, provides strong oversight, and supports ENN to fulfil its charitable objectives. You will work in close partnership with the CEO and fellow Trustees to shape and monitor the delivery of ENN’s strategy, ensuring that the organisation complies with its purpose, charity law and company law and that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
The Chair will also ensure that the Board functions properly and that effective decisions are made and implemented.
This role calls for someone with strong leadership presence, relevant experience, and a collaborative approach. Someone who can lead inclusive, focused meetings and create a supportive, respectful for both trustees and the senior management team.
A helpful summary of trustee roles and responsibilities can be found in Charity Commission guidance ‘The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do’
We are looking for a Chair who brings substantial leadership and governance experience, including at board level within the charity, public, academic, or international development sectors. While a background in nutrition or humanitarian work is not essential, a strong interest in global health, development, or social impact is important.
Your Responsibilities as a Trustee:
As Chair of the Board, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the overall effectiveness of ENN’s governance and strategic direction. You will guide the Board in fulfilling its collective responsibility to uphold ENN’s mission and values, while supporting the organisation to thrive in a complex and evolving funding landscape.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Chairing the Board of Trustees: Leading quarterly Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting, ensuring well-structured and inclusive discussions, clear decision making, and effective follow-up on actions.
- Strategic Leadership: Working with the CEO and fellow trustees to shape and review ENN’s strategic direction and priorities, especially in light of changes in the global funding environment.
- Supporting Fundraising and External Relations: Acting as an ambassador for ENN, supporting engagement with key stakeholders including donors, partners, and networks. Where appropriate, the Chair and trustees may play a role in donor cultivation or advocacy.
- Governance and Compliance Oversight: Ensuring that ENN complies with its Articles of Association, charity and company law, and sector best practice. Overseeing the effectiveness of risk management and ensuring proper financial controls are in place.
- Board Development and Succession: Ensuring the Board remains diverse, skilled, and effective by leading on trustee recruitment, development, and performance review processes. Championing a culture of inclusion and learning.
- Relationship with the Executive Director: Building a strong, supportive, and transparent relationship with the CEO. Providing guidance and challenge as a critical friend and ensuring effective communication between the Board and ENN’s Management Team.
- Safeguarding and Ethical Oversight: Promoting and safeguarding ENN’s reputation, values and policies including its commitment to safeguarding, equity, and ethical conduct.
- Adaptability in Financial Stewardship: Supporting the Board and Executive Team to respond proactively to funding challenges and opportunities, including exploring alternative funding models and revenue diversification.
The Chair will be expected to attend quarterly Board meetings (held virtually and occasionally in-person), subcommittee meetings where relevant, and represent ENN externally when needed. This is a voluntary position, with reasonable travel and related expenses reimbursed.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrable experience of senior leadership, preferably at board level, within the non-profit, public, or international development sectors.
- Strategic vision and the ability to identify and understand response to changing contexts.
- Proven ability to chair complex meetings effectively, enabling inclusive, strategic, and outcomes-focused discussions.
- A strong understanding of governance responsibilities, including the legal duties of charity trustees, and a commitment to high standards of ethical and financial stewardship.
- Experience in guiding organisational strategy, change management, and performance monitoring at a senior level.
- Insight into the UK charity sector, the Charity Commission’s regulatory framework, and good governance principles.
- A good understanding of global development funding trends, with an appreciation of how geopolitical shifts have impacted international donors and the wider NGO landscape.
- Experience in supporting income diversification and navigating financial uncertainty, including stewarding fundraising strategy, major donor engagement, or building new funding partnerships.
- A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to support and challenge constructively, build consensus, and maintain a strong, positive relationship with the CEO and senior management team.
- An ability to serve as an ambassador for ENN’s mission, engaging confidently with external stakeholders, donors, and sector leaders.
- A clear alignment with ENN’s values, commitment to equity and inclusion, and passion for reducing global malnutrition.
Previous experience of charity trusteeship is desirable but not essential if the candidate demonstrates equivalent governance or board leadership experience in another sector.
Membership and Operation of the Board
The ENN Board of Trustees comprises individuals appointed by the Trust Members, selected for their diverse skills, experience, and commitment to ENN’s mission and values. Collectively, the Board provides strategic leadership, ensures good governance, and supports ENN in delivering its charitable objectives.
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of four years and are eligible for reappointment at the discretion of the Trust Members at a General Meeting, in accordance with ENN’s Articles of Association.
The Chair of Trustees is elected by the Board from among its members. The Chair serves for a term of up to three years and may be re-elected for one additional term. This ensures a balance of continuity and renewal in Board leadership.
The Board meets quarterly and may convene additional meetings as required. Trustees are expected to attend meetings regularly and actively participate in subcommittees, working groups, and strategic initiatives as needed.
Time Commitment – And our Commitment to You
Your commitment in an average year is likely to be 4 pre-fixed board meetings, each of half a day. Each of these are preceded by sub-committee meetings, usually of ninety-minutes, and each trustee is expected to participate in one sub-committee. Other committee and ad hoc meetings and additional support will be arranged as agreed. We encourage active participation and engagement, and Trustees often give more time outside of this, on their own terms.
Board meetings are held virtually, with an intention to hold one facilitated face to face meeting at the ENN HQ in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, every two years. Additional sub-committee meetings will be convened remotely.
Ideally you will join the Board in 2025, though we can show some flexibility on this for the right candidate, and in your first few months you should allow for additional time for induction and orientation (including meeting a number of the Leadership Team).
Remuneration
This is an unpaid, voluntary position. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for attendance at Board meetings and other Trustee activities in line with ENN’s policies. Some employers encourage and enable trusteeship as part of wider career development and corporate social responsibility; please check with your organisation and their relevant policies.
Our Values and Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every staff member and volunteer is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds and are particularly interested in improving representation of younger people and minority ethnic groups on our Board.
To Apply
If you believe you’re the candidate we’re looking for please submit a CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages describing your motivation behind applying for the role, as well as explaining how you believe your skills and experience match what we are looking for.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th September 2025
It is expected that shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal interview during the week commencing Monday 29th September 2025
Screening Checks
All candidates who we progress will be screened through Accuity World Compliance to comply with counter terrorism and financial sanctions regulations. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (or equivalent criminal records check where available, for non-UK citizens) and 2 satisfactory references. If you already have a transferrable enhanced DBS, please state this in your application.
Additional Information About ENN
A Letter from the Board of Trustees
At ENN we are truly passionate about what we do. Over the past 27 years ENN has become a powerful and recognised name in the nutrition sector, working with others to influence outcomes around the world. We produce highly regarded research and publications that inform and inspire practitioners worldwide and we convene technical interest groups and communities of practice who are the ‘go to’ networks for their specialisms. Our partners know and trust ENN for quality, rigour and impartiality. Our work makes a real difference in the lives of children in some of the most difficult parts of the world. The ENN-led Operational Guidance on Infant Feeding in Emergencies has become the key global policy guidance and has been endorsed by the World Health Assembly, and our technical leadership and convening has facilitated real change in awareness and a new narrative, challenging siloed approaches to Wasting and Stunting management.
Our work has never been more important. Nutritional challenges are growing across the world; undernutrition rates may be slowly decreasing but other forms of malnutrition are on the rise. The positive progress that is being made is unequal and many countries are now facing the double burden of both under and over nutrition. Crises around the world are increasingly protracted and the historical and artificial silos of ‘humanitarian’ and ‘development’ don’t reflect real needs which are much more fluid. Emerging threats, such as the broader impact on nutrition of the COVID-19 pandemic bring new challenges to address.
At present our annual turnover is around £1.8m (c. USD2.27m), we employ 28 staff and engage 20 - 30 specialist consultants. With our new strategy, we are keen to drive even greater impact by exploring new and innovative approaches and increasing our reach further still. We do so with funding in place from a range of institutional partners and private foundations.
As an organisation working across numerous technical areas relevant for countries experiencing high burden of malnutrition, we look to the board, and those trustees with a more technical focus in particular, to discuss new technical gap areas with us to ensure we maintain a responsive and balanced portfolio, to help us further develop our network, funding and connections, and to help us navigate the important work we do to influence structural and impactful change in the sector, including advising in situations where there is potential for strategic risk. We are looking for a Technical Trustee to join the board who can bring their technical knowledge and extensive experience to this role.
We hope the enclosed information helps you to explore ENN and the role.
With best wishes,
The ENN Board of Trustees
Vision
Our vision is ‘Every individual confronted by malnutrition has access to the knowledge, tools, services and resources they require to meet their needs’
Our History
Founded in 1996 in Ireland, ENN has a long and rich history in global nutrition. Following an evaluation of the Great Lakes Emergency in 1995, implementing agencies identified an urgent need to establish a vehicle for capturing programming experiences and preserving institutional memory in the emergency food and nutrition sector. This gave rise to ENN’s publication, Field Exchange, which was first produced in 1996, designed to stimulate critical thinking and learning, influence research agendas and cross-fertilise information and exchange. ENN was generously hosted by Trinity College Dublin for its first eight years, before relocating to Oxfordshire in 2004 and is now a UK registered Charity.
"To me, ENN is one of the most long-standing focal points for emergency nutrition technical information and coordination." (ENN partner)
Who We Are Now
Our Strategy aims to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning, building evidence and providing support and encouragement to practitioners and decision-makers involved in nutrition and related interventions. We take a particular lens on fragile and conflict affected, and high burden, states. We have three core principles guiding our work:
· Independent, neutral and impartial
ENN is not bound by the views or positions of any one institution and is not a nutrition implementing agency. Any opinions expressed are based on the available evidence and the experience of our rich and diverse network.
· Driven by our network
ENN’s network is made up of practitioners, decision-makers and academics working on nutrition and associated fields all over the world. By supporting their learning and sharing their knowledge, ENN is able to make a unique contribution to turning knowledge into practice.
· Based on experiential learning and evidence
ENN believes that policy and practice can, and should be, informed by evidence and experience. Where this exists, ENN seeks to share the learning from this evidence and experience; where it is missing, ENN advocates for it to be developed or directly supports, and often brokers, its development.
Our People
ENN’s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition, with decades of collective experience, and a small operational team. ENN’s Management Team comprises of the CEO, 2 Technical Directors, a Finance Manager, HR Manager & Projects Coordinator Lead. As well as our 28 staff, we engage a significant number of experienced specialist consultants on our projects. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.
Our Finances
ENN is financially supported by a range of institutional donors (including the Irish and US governments), charitable foundations (including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Eleanor Crook Foundation), as well as UN agencies and INGOs. Our income has grown over the last few years, with income in the current FY 2023 projected at around £2m (c. $2.5m).
Our Governance
ENN is a UK-registered charity (Charity Registration Number: 1115156) governed by the Board of Trustees and a set of ‘Articles of Association’. The Board is currently comprised of 8 Trustees and meets regularly throughout the year, with full board meetings on a quarterly basis. The Board currently has three sub-committees, one covering Governance & People, another Technical and the other Finance, which are responsible for ensuring the highest standards in terms of finance, personnel, and technical expertise and application.
As a UK-registered Charity, ENN also files accounts as a UK-registered Company with Companies House (Company Registration Number 04889844).
Emergency Nutrition Network works to reduce undernutrition globally.
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Location: Fully flexible / Remote – open to applicants anywhere in the UK
Time Commitment: Approx. 2–6 hours per month, including quarterly trustee meetings, occasional sub-committee meetings, and fulfilling trustee responsibilities. Time may vary slightly depending on organisational needs, but remains manageable alongside other personal and professional commitments.
About Us
Unseen Expeditions UK is a newly forming Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) supporting mission-led charities and expedition projects across the UK and internationally. Our flagship initiative, The Unseen Mile, is a 4.5-year journey covering 25,000 miles across 37 countries. Through this and future projects, we aim to inspire communities, raise awareness for important causes—including mental health—and share unique storytelling and learning experiences from the field.
We are currently recruiting our initial board of trustees to help launch and register the charity.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Chair / Trustee to lead our board, provide strategic direction, and ensure effective governance. The Chair will guide the charity through registration and early operations while supporting the delivery of its mission.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the trustee board and ensure effective governance
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Chair board meetings and oversee decision-making
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Support trustee recruitment, induction, and development
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Act as a primary contact for stakeholders and regulators
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Oversee compliance with charity law and CIO regulations
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Assist with reporting to the Charity Commission
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Help guide the charity through its registration and initial set-up
Person Specification & Requirements
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Strong leadership, organisational, and strategic skills
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Familiarity with charity governance and trustee responsibilities (training can be provided)
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Commitment to the mission and values of Unseen Expeditions and its partnered charities
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Ability to work collaboratively with a small, remote trustee team
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Comfortable working remotely and communicating online with a UK-wide board
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UK-based (required for legal trustee responsibilities)
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2–6 hours per month commitment (more during start-up if possible)
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Basic tools for communication (email, phone, video calls)
What You’ll Gain
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Opportunity to shape and govern a new, high-profile charity from launch
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Hands-on experience in charity leadership and governance
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Contribution to awareness-raising and adventure-led impact projects
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Recognition for your role in mission-driven initiatives, including The Unseen Mile and future projects
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Flexible, fully remote role within a passionate, purpose-driven team
To inspire communities, raise awareness for mental health, and support mission-led charities through adventure, storytelling, and charitable impact.
National Ugly Mugs (NUM) is seeking people with a passion for sex workers’ rights and
safety to join our Board of Trustees.
About NUM and the role of trustees
NUM is a UK-wide charity working with sex workers to end all forms of violence against them. We design and deliver safety tools, carry out research, and provide specialist support services for people in adult industries. We serve sex workers of all genders, ages, abilities, cultures, and modes of work. Our secure digital reporting and alerting system warns communities about dangerous individuals, while our experiential support staff and trained Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) offer one-to-one, trauma-informed advocacy. We ensure sex workers have the information and resources they need to make informed choices about their lives.
Our wellbeing drop-in service (first launched in Glasgow) has now expanded to Manchester and London, alongside the addition of our dedicated vocational support programme for people looking to transition, diversify, or leave sex work. Our racial justice programme reclaims narratives on sex work and race through in-depth conversations, research, and collaborations between racialised sex workers and anti-racist activists, focusing on experiences across five key areas of public life. We conduct research, deliver education packages for professionals, and advocate for policy change to improve safety, rights, and recognition for sex workers across the UK.
We place lived experience at the heart of all services and decision-making, ensuring our
work reflects the needs, priorities, and expertise of the communities we serve.
Trustees at NUM play a vital role in helping us fulfil our core mission of ending all forms of violence against sex workers. They support NUM as an organisation and the members of the NUM team by providing support, advice and guidance through our day-to-day operations and the overall strategic vision of the charity. Some of that takes place at quarterly trustee meetings, where the CEO reports on NUM’s work and brings decisions and choices to the board for discussion and advice, and some takes place between meetings when individual trustees have skills or experience that can support team members and have the time to take on a supportive or mentoring role. Our current trustees bring with them a wide range of
experience from sex worker organising and advocacy, media and public engagement,
campaigning and social justice, academia, finance, and other aspects of the third sector.
They also oversee legally required duties such as approving the annual report, reviewing
risks and finances, and ensuring the charity complies with the law and meets its charitable
objectives.
Trustee roles are voluntary positions. However, NUM will pay for any reasonable expenses incurred as part of the role.
Who we’re looking for
The most important thing is that you believe in NUM’s work and want to join us to help us
continue this. We need people willing to volunteer their time to shape our practice and our services, and guide the charity as we continue to meet the needs of sex workers across the UK.
We particularly welcome applications from those with:
- Lived experience within sex worker communities
- Legal expertise (particularly relating to organisations, governance, and charity law)
- HR expertise (including recruitment, compliance, and employment law)
- Fundraising and income generation expertise
This experience may come from trustee roles, management positions in third-sector organisations, or other relevant voluntary or lived experience. You don’t need prior trustee experience — what matters most is commitment, skills, and a willingness to learn.
We value skills, competencies, and lived experience over job titles, and encourage applicants to draw on the full range of their background — including voluntary roles or sex work-based examples from their working history. We are looking for people who understand the realities of working within a charity and who can bring fresh ideas, insight, and expertise to support NUM’s mission.
If you don't have the specific skills listed above but believe you could contribute in other ways, we’d be happy to hear from you — please get in touch to discuss.
We are looking for Trustees who are proactive and solutions-focused. Individuals who, when they see a challenge, are willing to take the lead in mobilising others and driving practical action. Someone who doesn’t wait to be asked, but steps in with energy, clarity and a positive mindset to help move things forward collectively for NUM and in the pursuit of our
charitable goals.
Other skills and attributes that we would like from any prospective trustees are:
- A strong commitment to the mission and core values of NUM
- A high degree of integrity
- The ability to think strategically and plan for the future with good judgement
- Critical thinking skills
- Creativity
- The ability to work well as part of a team to collectively make decisions surrounding
- NUM’s future work, vision and strategy
- A willingness to undertake any necessary training
- An understanding of safeguarding
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a charity trustee
We know that great boards bring together a mix of perspectives, skills, and experiences - both lived and learned. We’re especially keen to hear from people whose voices are often underrepresented in leadership, including (but not limited to) people with experience in the sex industry, people of colour, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people under 30 years old, and those from working-class backgrounds. If you care about our mission and meet the core criteria, please consider applying - even if you don’t tick every single box.
The responsibilities of trustees at NUM include:
- Attend four regular board meetings a year (online and/or in person)
- Advise on, and help develop, organisational strategy and delivery, including policies that fall within your expertise
- Ensure compliance with governing documents and the law
- Ensure accountability to funders, NUM members and wider movement
- Maintain proper fiscal oversight, signing off and scrutinising reporting against budgets
- Oversee the management of risks to NUM’s funding, reputation and delivery
- Exemplify NUM’s values and culture through ways of working and interacting
- Maintain effective board performance (including appointing new board members)
- Effectively work with, and respect the expertise of the NUM staff and volunteer team
We estimate that the role will require approximately 1–2 days per month, including quarterly meetings and some responsiveness between these. The standard term for a Trustee is 3 years.
To apply, please send the following to to LauraC[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org, or apply via the CharityJobs website.
A 2-page CV
A cover letter explaining why you want to be part of the NUM board (max. 800 words)
Recruitment for these roles will stay open until 24th September 2025. We intend to interview initial candidates online w/c 13th October 2025. If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please get in touch with LauraC[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org with any questions.
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Who We Are
We’re Causeway, the UK-wide charity who believes in the power of lasting change. We take people from existing to living, and empower our service users, including survivors of modern slavery and exploitation, to find their voice and place in society. Since 2005, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year. In 2018, we launched LifeNavigate, a trauma-informed programme committed to breaking the cycle of crime, collaborating alongside organisations including Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service and South Yorkshire Police. Our vision is to ensure a thriving future for marginalised and vulnerable people, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Causeway Charitable Services delivers support operates across the United Kingdom. Our head office is based in Sheffield, with other offices in Liverpool, Manchester and Sunderland.
Role Summary
How this role fits into the vision and objectives of Causeway
Our trustees bring strategic oversight and direction; to ensure Causeway is true to its purpose and effective in its strategic objectives, whilst ensuring all governance responsibilities are fulfilled. They champion the people we support, promote the charity and its work and bring expertise to purposefully develop Causeway and its impact.
The role of Treasurer brings to our Board Financial acumen, experience and understanding of charity finance and will be a supportive sounding Board for the Senior Executive team in relation to Strategic Financial planning.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an outstanding new Treasurer who shares our values and brings energy, expertise and a strategic mindset. We are particularly looking for our Treasurer to have:
· A relevant accounting qualification.
· Experience of charity accounting and relevant accounting standards.
· Ability to maintain overview of the financial affairs of the charity, ensuring its viability and proper financial records and procedures.
· A confident networker who will bring relevant connections and facilitate introductions for the benefit the charity.
It is important that trustees reflect our geographical reach in the North, and that we have diversity of knowledge, experience and background on the trustee board. If you have lived experience relevant to our work or can bring a perspective that is under-represented, we strongly encourage you to consider applying.
The role of the Trustee
The Charities Act 1993 defines charity trustees as those responsible under the charity’s governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity.
Our board of trustees have shared responsibility for the overall governance, financial health and strategic direction of the charity, developing its organisational aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
In addition to the statutory duties, each Trustee uses their specific skills, knowledge and experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions and support the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team in delivering the charity’s mission.
As a Trustee of Causeway’s board, you will have the opportunity to help govern a growing organisation, knowing that your time will go some way towards helping people most in need, to go on to lead good, happy and successful lives.
Job Description
Role Title: Treasurer and Chair of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
Salary: Voluntary (Trustees can claim out of pocket expenses incurred in travelling to meetings)
Location: Applications are welcomed from applicants across the United Kingdom.
Closing date for applications: Rolling.
We aim to make trustee appointments by 30th November 2025. Roles will be provisionally offered, before being finalised subject to DBS check, references and due diligence check, in line with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Interview Date: w/c 3rd November
Responsibilities
The role of the Board of Trustees is to receive assets from our partners and donors, safeguard them and apply them to the charitable purposes of Causeway. The trustee board must always act in the best interests of the charity, exercising the same standard of duty of care that a prudent person would apply if looking after the affairs of someone for whom they have responsibility.
Specific responsibilities as Treasurer and Chair of FAR
· To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document and its own financial rules, charity law, company law, and other relevant legislation or regulations.
· To ensure that adequate financial procedures and controls are in place and that the organisation operates within a sound financial framework.
· To advise the Trustees on the financial implications of their strategy and policy objectives, and ensure appropriate financial risk management and reserves policies are in place.
· To lead the creation and chairing of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee on behalf of the Board of Trustees, and to attend the Remuneration Committee.
· In association with the Chief Executive Officer and Head of Finance, to ensure that all financial dealings are properly accounted for, including grants and restricted funds.
· To lead the production of an annual budget, propose its adoption to the Board, and monitor performance against the budget with support from the Chief Executive Officer and Head of Finance.
· To liaise with the Chief Executive Officer and Head of Finance to ensure timely, comprehensive and accurate financial information is provided to the Trustees (e.g. balance sheet, cash flow, bank balances, fundraising performance, reserves reporting).
· To discuss the auditor's report and annual accounts with Trustees at the Annual General Meeting and manage the process of appointing auditors.
To be involved in closely managing the organisation’s investments, and provide tax and investment advice where necessary, with attention to pensions provision.
The legal responsibilities of a trustee are to:
· Ensure that Causeway complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
· Ensure that Causeway pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
· Ensure Causeway applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
· Contribute actively to the board of trustees by providing strategic direction, setting overall policy, and defining goals and targets
· Ensure the financial stability of Causeway
· Safeguard the good name of Causeway, scrutinise board papers and other key communications
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee will use their specialist skills, knowledge and experience to identify key issues, provide advice and guidance to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership team, and help improve the decision making of the Board.
· Our trustees will seek to promote Causeway, drawing upon their strategic contacts and networks and supporting fundraising efforts in order to maximise the charity’s impact and brand.
Trustee Criteria (skills and expertise)
Each trustee must be:
· Support and provide advice on Causeway’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
· Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
· Oversee Causeway’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
· Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
· Ensure that key risks are identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
· Review and approve Causeway’s financial statements.
· Provide support and challenge to the CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
· Keep abreast of changes in the landscape that Causeway operates in
· Contribute to regular reviews of Causeway’s governance.
· Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
· Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Causeway’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
· Contribute to the broader promotion of Causeway’s objectives, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and networks.
Person Specification
· Enthusiasm for Causeway’s vision and mission.
· Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship in the UK charity sector.
· Able to demonstrate strategic vision and think creatively.
· Relevant experience and knowledge of managing finances.
· Experience and knowledge of current practice relevant to charities or SME finance.
· The skills to analyse proposals, examine their financial consequences and make concise recommendations.
· A recognised financial and/or accounting qualification would be highly beneficial but is not a prerequisite.
· Ability to analyse financial data and communicate findings clearly to non-financial stakeholders
· Willingness to be available to employees with financial responsibilities on a scheduled or ad hoc basis to provide advice and answer queries.
· Willing to speak their mind and exercise independent judgement, whilst operating with tact and diplomacy.
· Ability to work with others in a way that supports positive board dynamics.
· Ability to represent the organisation credibly externally.
· Availability and commitment to perform the role and dedicate the time required to fulfil the role.
Diversity
All applications are welcomed regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. Causeway is particularly keen to further diversify the Board and ensure that it is representative of those we support. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised, LGBTQ+ individuals and/or disabled candidates who are currently under-represented on our board. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
Minimum Time Commitment
Location
Causeway board meetings are held in person and online.
Hours/time-commitment
This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
The overall time commitment for the Treasurer is expected to be around 1-2 days per month.
There are four full board meetings a year that last approx. 2 hours, outside regular office hours.
There will be a quarterly commitment to the FAR committee once established.
Papers for meetings are distributed 10 working days (plus a weekend) in advance of meetings.
As part of induction, trustees are expected to read relevant policies and complete induction training, which includes an introduction to our services, safeguarding, information governance, and EDI.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Shape the future of character education
Are you a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, or senior school leader passionate about developing young people’s character? Do you want to use your expertise to shape an innovative education charity while also benefiting your own school? If so, we invite you to join Being The Cure as our Education Trustee and play a key role in refining and expanding our impact in schools.
About us
At Being The Cure, we believe education should go beyond academics—it should build Kindness, Honesty, and Humility, empowering young people to become tomorrow’s heroes. Our Saturday Schools and in-school programmes are grounded in research and gaining attention, including interest from UCL. Now, we need an experienced school leader to help us ensure our programmes truly meet schools' needs.
Why this role could be right for you
�� Flexible & realistic commitment – We understand school leaders are busy! Meetings are designed to fit around your schedule, with remote options available and minimal paperwork.
�� Directly benefit your own school – Gain expert insights into character education to enhance your curriculum and explore opportunities for your school to pilot our programmes or receive support.
�� Have strategic influence – This is more than a governance role. You will directly shape our education programmes, ensuring they are relevant, impactful, and aligned with the realities of school life.
�� Join a diverse & supportive board – Work alongside charity sector leaders, school business managers, and corporate consultants, all driven by a shared commitment to education and social impact.
Your role as our Education Trustee
As a trustee, you will act as a critical friend to our CEO and education team, helping us refine our curriculum and engagement with schools. Specifically, you will:
✅ Challenge and support our CEO to ensure our curriculum is evidence-informed and aligned with school needs.
✅ Help shape our engagement strategy, making it easier for schools to access and benefit from our programmes.
✅ Advise on best practices in education and share insights from your leadership experience.
✅ Support the scaling of our impact, ensuring our growth is sustainable and beneficial for schools.
Time commitment & flexibility
We respect the demanding schedules of school leaders, so we structure our commitments with maximum flexibility:
�� Induction – Approx. 6 hours to familiarise yourself with our programme and approach.
�� Ongoing - 6 hours on a quarterly basis including:
Quarterly Education & Safeguarding Committee – 1-hour remote meeting, with up to 1 hour of prep.
Quarterly Full Board Meeting – 2-hour in-person meeting (ideally, but remote options available), with up to 2 hours of prep. We encourage in-person attendance as we socialise as a board afterward, but we fully understand when this isn’t possible.
�� Additional support – As available, based on your interest and capacity.
What we’re looking for:
✔ Experience in school leadership, with a strong understanding of how schools operate.
✔ Teaching experience, ideally recent, to ensure familiarity with classroom realities.
✔ Commitment to our mission of empowering young people through character education.
➕ We'd love it if you also had knowledge of or experience with schools in Newham and it's neighbouring boroughs, Bedford, or Luton.
Next steps
We know committing to a trustee role is a big decision and we’re happy to have an informal chat about the role, answer any questions. After we've had a chat we'll also be happy to invite you to visit one of our schools to see our impact firsthand.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Home-Start Suffolk is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Board of Trustees as Vice Chair.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in a well-established and growing charity that
supports families across Suffolk. As Vice Chair, you will work closely with the Chair, CEO and wider Board to
help shape our strategic direction, support strong governance and ensure we continue to meet the needs of
families in our communities.
We are specifically looking for someone with charity governance experience. You will bring a solid
understanding of how effective boards operate and feel confident supporting other trustees, offering
constructive challenge and helping to ensure the charity meets its legal and strategic responsibilities.
This Vice Chair role is part of our wider trustee recruitment and we welcome applicants who bring any of the
following:
- Experience or knowledge of the local charity or voluntary sector
- Understanding of family support or volunteer management
- Strong networks and connections within local businesses
- Previous involvement with Home-Start Suffolk as a volunteer or someone who has received support
- A passion for making a difference in your community
Interested?
We would love to hear from you. more information and a candidate pack can be found on our website.
Closing date: This is an open and rolling recruitment
Interviews: Held as applications are received
To empower parents with the skills, knowledge and emotional resilience to raise their children to flourish
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Obuyisi bw’Omu Initiative
Obuyisi bw’Omu Initiative empowers underserved communities in Uganda—particularly women, youth, and children—through grassroots action, advocacy, and partnerships. It addresses key challenges including limited mental health support, poor water and sanitation, barriers to quality education, and the impacts of climate change. Programs create safe spaces for mental health awareness, improve clean water access and hygiene, and provide educational resources and mentorship to promote inclusive learning. Climate action efforts involve tree planting, conservation, and sustainable practices. By fostering community ownership and engaging volunteers, Obuyisi bw’Omu drives practical, sustainable solutions that enhance well-being and resilience for lasting positive change.
Human Resources Assistant
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
We are seeking a committed Human Resource Volunteer to support our people-focused processes remotely. The volunteer will help strengthen our capacity to manage staff and volunteers by leading recruitment, onboarding, policy development, and performance support. This role is vital in ensuring that our team and volunteers remain motivated, organized, and aligned with our mission to create sustainable impact in Mental Health, WASH, Quality Education, and Climate Resilience.
Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding Support the recruitment of staff, volunteers, and interns by preparing role descriptions, posting opportunities, and screening applicants. Coordinate virtual onboarding and orientation for new members.
Volunteer & Staff Management Maintain an updated database of volunteers and staff. Track volunteer contributions and ensure recognition through certificates or appreciation programs.
Policy & Compliance Support Assist in drafting and updating HR policies (safeguarding, child protection, equal opportunity, volunteer management). Ensure compliance with nonprofit standards and donor requirements.
Performance & Capacity Development Support setting clear expectations and goals for team members. Collect feedback and assist in organizing virtual training or capacity-building sessions.
Wellbeing & Conflict Management Promote staff and volunteer wellbeing, including mental health awareness. Provide basic support for conflict resolution and team relationship building.
Organizational Culture Help foster a collaborative, mission-driven, and inclusive work culture. Suggest creative ways to keep remote staff and volunteers engaged.
Weekly Time Commitment
10+ hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.