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Join Roots Academy, and use your skills to contribute to the Muslim Ummah!
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
We are currently recruiting a Safeguarding officer to join our people team in the UK.
This is a remote/homebased long-term volunteer position that will be part of the core team at Roots Academy, and we are looking for someone that can volunteer approximately 3-8 hours per week.
About Roots Academy
Roots Academy provides structured and transformative Islamic education that speaks directly to the needs and challenges of young Muslims today, delivered in an engaging and accessible form that removes barriers to access and provokes thought and action. Roots started in the UK in 2020, and has grown steadily since. Our UK office currently has several teams including Education, Programmes, Marketing, Fundraising and Events. We are also expanding internationally into Ireland, Canada, US, Australia and Türkiye.
About The Role
The Safeguarding Officer will work with the People Team Lead and the Trustee Board in ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place for keeping students, volunteers and team members safe at Roots Academy.
You will promote the safety and welfare of young people involved in Roots Academy’s activities at all times.
Key tasks
- Support with developing, reviewing and implementing Roots Academy’s safeguarding policies and procedures: ensuring all safeguarding issues concerning students and volunteers who take part in Roots Academy’s activities are responded to appropriately.
- Make sure that everyone working or volunteering at Roots Academy, including the board of trustees, understands the safeguarding policy and procedures and knows what to do if they have concerns about a student or volunteer’s welfare.
- Develop and deliver safeguarding training.
- Make sure students and young people who are involved in activities at Roots Academy know who they can talk to if they have a welfare concern and understand what action the organisation will take in response.
- Receive and record information from anyone who has concerns about a student or volunteer who takes part in Roots Academy’s activities.
- Responding to information that may constitute a safeguarding concern, including a concern that an adult involved with Roots Academy may present a risk to children or young people. This includes:
a. assessing and clarifying the information
b. making referrals to statutory organisations as appropriate
c. consulting with and informing the relevant members of the organisation’s management
d. following the organisation’s safeguarding policy and procedures.
- Liaise with, pass on information to and receive information from statutory agencies such as the police. This includes making formal referrals to agencies when necessary.
- Store and retain safeguarding records according to legal requirements and the organisation’s safeguarding policy and procedures.
- Work closely with the board of trustees the People Team Lead to ensure they are kept up to date with safeguarding issues and are fully informed of any concerns about organisational safeguarding practice.
- Report regularly to the board of trustees on issues relating to safeguarding, to ensure that safeguarding is seen as an ongoing priority issue and that safeguarding requirements are being followed at all levels of the organisation.
What we’re looking for
- The Safeguarding Officer must have received relevant safeguarding training
- Experience as a qualified social worker or safeguarding lead desirable
- Understanding of safeguarding in further education desirable
- Strong understanding of Islam and the Muslim community essential
At Roots Academy, we are committed to providing accessible Islamic Education to individuals from all backgrounds. To achieve this, we are working to build an inclusive and welcoming workplace, reflective of the students we serve.
We strongly encourage applications from Muslim women and Roots students or alumni that have benefitted from a Roots Class, as well as individuals that bring experience from the education sector or charity sector.
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of over 100+ dedicated volunteers from around the world.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from Roots classes.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots level.
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Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
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Gain hands-on experience, with plenty of opportunities to progress.
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The chance to make a real impact for the Muslim Ummah.
How to Apply
If you're ready to help make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
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To apply, please submit your CV and Cover letter via the application link.
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In your cover letter, please outline what attracted you to Roots Academy, and what skills have that would make you a good fit for the role.
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As we are working to improve diversity and inclusion within the organisation, we encourage candidates to voluntarily complete an optional anonymous survey ( application instructions). This will allow us to monitor our progress and identify where we can improve.
Roots Academy is committed to safeguarding, diversity, equity, and inclusion. All successful candidates may be required to undergo safeguarding training and relevant background checks before starting their role.
Roots Academy is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and discrimination. We strive to provide equal opportunities and ensure that decisions regarding recruitment, compensation, performance evaluation and terminations are made fairly and transparently.
If you wish to contact us to request any accommodations or additional support during the recruitment process, raise any related concerns, make suggestions or provide feedback, please email us.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
As we are working to improve diversity and inclusion within the organisation, we encourage candidates to voluntarily complete this optional, anonymous survey. This will allow us to monitor our progress and identify where we can improve: https://tally.so/r/np8zWy
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We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.
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Trustee with finance experience
Bramber Bakehouse is a charity working alongside women who've experienced abuse, exploitation and displacement. We want women to have a healthy, meaningful life, despite their past circumstances.
We are looking for a Trustee, with finance experience, to support us in our mission of providing women with the confidence, knowledge and skills for a positive future.
What will you be doing?
You will help to maintain an overview of the organisations financial affairs. This is an oversight and governance role, not a hands-on operational role. However, it will require you to work closely with the CEO and Finance Officer (both employed posts) to ensure duties are carried out effectively. You will be expected to read Board papers in advance, contribute to discussions and provide timely advice and challenge on financial matters between meetings where needed.
Time commitment
The Board of Trustees meets six times a year in person in Brighton: four early-evening meetings and two weekend away-days. You will also be a member of the Fundraising & Finance Committee, which meets online for 1.5 hours on a quarterly basis; dates are agreed with committee members in advance to support attendance.
What are we looking for?
Skills, attributes and experience
- Commitment to the organisation and the needs of female survivors
- Fully qualified chartered accountant / financial qualifications and experience
- Some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes
- Ability to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences
- Willingness to speak one ’ s mind and listen to others
- Strategic vision
- Sound, independent judgement Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Good communication and people management skills
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
- Experience in the social enterprise space is an advantage.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We aim to achieve equity, diversity and inclusion at every level of our workforce. We believe organisational diversity matters and we will be more accountable and better able to assess the needs of the women we support if we have a good range of perspectives within our team.
What difference will you make?
Over the next three years we plan to enhance our financial sustainability. This will enable us to grow our service delivery, meeting increasing demand for women to access safe, trauma informed support and care. In order to support our plans, we are looking for a Trustee, with finance experience, to support us in our mission.
Before you apply
The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting Bramber Bakehouse with their Trustee recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance.
Deadline: Friday 16 January 2026
Registered Charity
6 - 10
We support female survivors of abuse, exploitation and displacement, equipping them with the confidence, knowledge and skills for a brighter future.
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Become the Charity Director Who Leads SUNSHINE Into Its Brightest Future
Volunteer • Senior Leadership • London (Hybrid)
Lead with Purpose. Guide with Heart. Bring SUNSHINE.
SUNSHINE is a grassroots, heart‑led London charity dedicated to tackling loneliness with warmth, dignity, and joy. We create uplifting community spaces where people feel seen, valued, and connected — and now we are entering a new chapter of growth.
To guide this journey, we are seeking a Charity Director — our senior volunteer leader who will steer SUNSHINE with vision, compassion, and strategic clarity. You will report directly to the Board of Trustees and play a defining role in shaping the future of our organisation.
If you believe in leading with purpose, building community, and creating lasting social impact, this is your moment.
Why This Role Matters
SUNSHINE is growing — in ambition, in reach, and in impact. But growth requires leadership. It requires someone who can hold the mission, guide the team, and ensure that every step we take is grounded in integrity, compassion, and strategic direction.
As our Charity Director, you will be the guiding light that helps SUNSHINE flourish.
This is not just a volunteer role. It is a legacy‑building opportunity to shape a young charity at a pivotal moment in its evolution.
What You’ll Lead
As our Charity Director, you will:
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Provide strategic leadership, ensuring SUNSHINE grows with clarity, purpose, and strong governance.
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Guide and support volunteer managers, helping them thrive in their roles.
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Oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring smooth, ethical, and effective delivery of our mission.
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Work closely with the Board of Trustees, offering insight, updates, and strategic recommendations.
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Champion SUNSHINE’s culture, ensuring warmth, dignity, and community remain at the heart of everything we do.
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Represent SUNSHINE externally, building partnerships and raising our profile.
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Drive organisational development, helping us become a resilient, impactful, and inspiring charity.
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Ensure compliance and best practice, supporting the Board in meeting Charity Commission standards.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
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Have experience in leadership, charity management, operations, or organisational development.
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Are a natural guide — someone who can inspire, support, and bring people together.
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Are strategic, organised, and confident in decision‑making.
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Care deeply about community, connection, and wellbeing.
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Want to help build a charity that is ethical, joyful, and impactful.
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Believe that loneliness can be challenged — and that SUNSHINE can be part of the solution.
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Are excited to shape a young organisation with huge potential.
What You’ll Gain
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A senior leadership role in a growing grassroots charity.
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The chance to shape the entire direction and culture of SUNSHINE.
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A supportive Board who values your insight, leadership, and heart.
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The joy of seeing your guidance directly uplift communities.
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The opportunity to build something lasting, hopeful, and transformative.
Lead SUNSHINE Into Its Next Chapter
If you’re ready to use your leadership skills to uplift communities, strengthen a young charity, and help people feel less alone, we would be honoured to welcome you.
SUNSHINE
Loneliness Charity in London
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Become the Finance Trustee Who Helps SUNSHINE Glow Brighter
Volunteer • Treasurer • Leadership Role • London (Hybrid)
Bring Hope. Bring Connection. Bring SUNSHINE.
SUNSHINE is a start-up grassroots, heart‑led London charity on a mission to tackle loneliness with warmth, dignity, and joy. Through community clubs, workshops, befriending, and uplifting support, we create spaces where people feel seen, valued, and connected.
We're searching for a Finance Trustee to serve as our Treasurer — someone with UK accounting experience who believes that strong financial stewardship can change lives.
This is your chance to use your professional skills to spark real human connection across London.
Why This Role Matters
Behind every moment of kindness, every conversation, every workshop, every breakthrough — there is a foundation of trust, transparency, and good governance.
As our Treasurer, you will be the guardian of that foundation. Your leadership will help SUNSHINE grow with integrity, confidence, and long‑term stability.
This isn’t just a volunteer role. It’s a legacy‑building opportunity to shape a young, hopeful charity at a pivotal moment in its journey.
What You’ll Lead
As our Finance Trustee, you will:
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Oversee SUNSHINE’s financial health with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
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Develop simple, robust financial systems that help a small charity thrive.
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Guide the Board of Trustees with clear, regular financial updates.
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Ensure compliance with HMRC and Charity Commission requirements.
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Act as a lead signatory and support day‑to‑day financial processes.
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Champion transparency and ethical stewardship in everything we do.
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Shape the future of SUNSHINE, helping us reach more people who need connection and hope.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
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Have UK accounting or finance experience.
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Understand charity finance (or are eager to learn).
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Care deeply about community, connection, and wellbeing.
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Want to use your professional skills for meaningful social impact.
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Are ready to join a warm, supportive, purpose‑driven Board.
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Believe that loneliness can be challenged — and that you can help.
What You’ll Gain
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A chance to transform lives across London.
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A meaningful leadership role in a growing grassroots charity.
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A supportive team who values your voice and expertise.
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The joy of knowing your skills are bringing light into people’s lives.
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The opportunity to build something lasting, ethical, and beautiful.
Help Us Bring More SUNSHINE to London
If you’re ready to use your financial expertise to uplift communities, strengthen a young charity, and help people feel less alone, we would be honoured to welcome you.
Together, we can help London shine brighter.
SUNSHINE
Loneliness Charity in London
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Become the Fundraising Trustee Who Helps SUNSHINE Reach More Lonely Londoners
Volunteer • Trustee • Fundraising & Grants • London (Hybrid)
Bring Hope. Bring Connection. Bring SUNSHINE.
SUNSHINE is a grassroots, heart‑led London charity dedicated to tackling loneliness with warmth, dignity, and joy. We create uplifting community spaces where people feel seen, valued, and connected — and we’re ready to grow.
To take our mission to the next level, we’re seeking a Fundraising Trustee to lead our fundraising strategy, champion new income streams, and guide our grant‑writing efforts with creativity and purpose.
If you believe that fundraising is a form of love — a way of resourcing hope — this role is for you.
Why This Role Matters
Every workshop, every conversation, every moment of human connection at SUNSHINE is powered by generosity. Your leadership will help us reach more isolated people, expand our programmes, and build a sustainable future.
As our Fundraising Trustee, you will be the spark that turns possibility into impact.
This is your chance to shape a young, ambitious charity at a pivotal moment in its journey.
What You’ll Lead
As our Fundraising Trustee, you will:
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Lead SUNSHINE’s fundraising strategy, shaping a clear, ethical, and inspiring income plan.
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Drive grant‑writing efforts, identifying opportunities and crafting compelling applications.
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Support the Board with insight into fundraising trends and opportunities.
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Develop new income streams, from community fundraising to partnerships.
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Champion a culture of generosity, storytelling, and donor appreciation.
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Ensure fundraising aligns with Charity Commission guidance and best practice.
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Help SUNSHINE grow, enabling us to reach more people experiencing loneliness.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
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Have experience in fundraising, grant writing, or income generation.
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Can craft compelling narratives that inspire funders and partners.
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Understand (or are keen to learn) charity fundraising regulations.
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Care deeply about community, connection, and wellbeing.
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Want to use your skills to create real, measurable social impact.
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Are excited to join a warm, supportive, purpose‑driven Board.
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Believe that loneliness can be challenged — and that you can help.
What You’ll Gain
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A meaningful leadership role in a growing grassroots charity.
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The chance to transform lives through sustainable, ethical fundraising.
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A supportive team who values your creativity and expertise.
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The joy of seeing your work directly uplift communities.
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The opportunity to build something lasting, hopeful, and beautiful.
Help Us Bring More SUNSHINE to London
If you’re ready to use your fundraising and grant‑writing skills to uplift communities, strengthen a young charity, and help people feel less alone, we would be honoured to welcome you.
Together, we can help London shine brighter.
SUNSHINE
Loneliness Charity in London
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the Oasis Charitable Trust’s Board and apply your professional expertise to scrutinise, challenge and support executive leaders to build communities that transform.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 19th January.
Location: National
For over four decades, Oasis has been at the forefront of sustainable and holistic community development, addressing inequality across economic, social, physical and spiritual dimensions. Our approach spans education, housing, justice, health, youth and family support.
At the core of the Oasis vision is a belief in the transformative power of community. We envision a place where every individual is not just included, but actively contributes to and realises their God-given potential. This vision is grounded in the understanding that inequality permeates all aspects of life, especially within communities facing adversity.
Every Oasis community is distinctive, yet they share a common goal: the creation of a space where everyone is included and where everyone can flourish. The foundation of our work often lies in integrated “Hubs”. Our model is born out of our experience in communities grappling with disadvantage and poverty. We collaborate with other charities, faith groups and local authorities to provide holistic care and opportunities for all.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking Trustees to join the Oasis Charitable Trust Board and Trustees for our subsidiary boards – Oasis Community Learning, Oasis Community Housing, Oasis Community Partnerships, and Oasis Restore. While we remain open to professional expertise, we hope to appoint effective non-executives who can scrutinise, challenge and support executive leaders as Oasis enters its next strategic phase.
Oasis Trustees play an important role in the effective management and governance of the charity, holding ultimate responsibility for its actions and decisions. Key responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g. with the Charity Commission and the Department for Education), safeguarding assets and using our networks and resources responsibly.
Beyond your fiduciary duties as a Trustee, you will be a custodian of our ethos, ensuring that our leaders embody our purpose for the public benefit. You should exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence, seeking professional advice when necessary, especially where your specialist knowledge is required.
Trustees collaborate to make well-informed decisions that serve our long-term success. The responsible management of the charity’s resources involves making judicious decisions aligned with the organisation’s objectives and implementing policies to safeguard its assets.
Time commitment: varies depending on the Board.
Peridot Partners and Oasis are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 19th January.
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DIRECTOR
Remote Volunteer — Integrity Syariah Foundation
ZAKKI is a social startup focusing on creating an inclusive community for the elderly and people with disabilities. Our mission is to facilitate alms and donations collection and distribution to help the elderly and people with disabilities who work in the informal sector to get better livelihood through micro-business management, giving them greater market exposure.
We are still redesigning ZAKKI fully function product. We are expecting to develop the ZAKKI fully function product in the upcoming years.
ZAKKI provides equal volunteering opportunity for everyone regardless of age, sex/gender, color, race, creed, nationality/origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political belief, or disability that does not prohibit essential performance job functions. All matters relating to volunteering are based upon one’s ability to perform the job, as well as one’s dedication to ZAKKI’s Mission and needs.
With our expanding project and program, we needed professional remote volunteer to help us manage our social impact and social caused project/program to cater the community, society, and the beneficiaries in expeditious way.
The DIRECTOR will lead and manage the respective department that they choose to be part in. The Director will collaborate with the UIUX Manager and Developer Manager to manage and lead the project/department.
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical leader who will join our senior management team. You will be responsible for leading the company’s day-to-day business operations (managing budget, ensuring operational compliance is followed, and addressing administrative issues).
Responsibilities
• Measure the effectiveness of all processes (budget, operations, and management, etc.)
• Determine the product/project’s strategic growth as part of the executive team
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and projects
General Requirement:
• Very effective interpersonal skills, including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building;
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain a high level of donors and collaborators' trust and confidence
• Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:
• ⁃ Agile Project Management tools such as Jira, Asana or equivalent
• ⁃ Google Suite/Google Workspace, all Office Tools
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level;
• Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view;
• More than 5 years of professional working experience and around 2 years managerial working experience; or having MBA education with at least 1 year managerial working experience;
Specific Requirement:
Knowledge of one or more of these skills below is preferred;
• Knowledge of UI/UX Designing process
• Able to use versioning control systems such as GIT, GitLab, Github.
• Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met
• Personal characters/empathy-related particular issues that aim to be solved by the project;
ZAKKI;
Have keen interest toward the elderly and people with disabilities needs
Kimar:
Familiar with online and offline marketplace management
SaveMe;
Strong empathy toward the sexual misconduct victims and have a keen interest about a mental health issue
Naon;
Strong interest on anti-corruption movement and community-based empowerment
MAHA Edugames;
Keen interest in fun, casual education and strong understanding of anti-discrimination/anti-racism
Agni;
Knowledge about funeral services management
Rekan;
Keen interest in education for teens, youth, and adult self-paced learners.
Interested applicant required to fill up this Google Form, based on the team he/she interested to be part of;
https://forms.gle/6tzRgcPccKP2VjQX6
After the submission, you still able to edit your submitted response in case you need to update your supporting documents (i.e CV/Resume)
Registered Charity
1 - 5
To become a socially-based technology platform with integrity, setting trends and assisting others in making the world a better place for everyone
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it and we act to prevent it. As Treasurer at Behind Closed Doors, you will work alongside our Trustee Board, CEO and Admin & Finance Manager to oversee the financial strategy of our organisation, ensuring sound financial governance and legal compliance. This is a pivotal role for our charity, helping to shape our future and support our vision: to build lives free from domestic abuse.
We’re looking for an experienced finance professional keen to undertake this rewarding voluntary role that ensures the financial health and accountability of Behind Closed Doors. You will be joining an established trustee board made up of dedicated, knowledgeable and supportive individuals. Please note that we are also currently recruiting to general trustee roles, find out more on our website.
Taking on a Trustee role is an excellent way to broaden your leadership experience and strengthen skills that you can then put to use in your core role, to the benefit of your career progression opportunities and the organisation that you work for.
As a Trustee, you will develop skills in:
- Strategic planning
- Governance
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Risk management
- Chairing meetings
As you learn about a new organisation and potentially a new sector, you will also gain confidence in:
- Acting as a 'Critical Friend'; asking questions and providing support
- Experiencing the difference between a strategic role, and a hands-on operational role
- Absorbing and processing new information, and learning where you contribute value
- Finding your feet with a brand new team of people
Please download the recruitment pack for full details, including how to apply and who to contact for an informal discussion about the role and organisation.
As a board, we strive to be as diverse and representative as the communities we serve and would welcome those from underrepresented or marginalised groups. We also recognise hugely the value that lived experience brings to our board, so would welcome further representation in this area, but only when it is safe for you to engage with us in this way.
Behind Closed Doors is committed to improving inclusive recruitment practices. If you would prefer to apply for this position or express your interest in an alternative format (such as audio or video upload) or require any adaptions at this initial stage, please get in touch.
Behind Closed Doors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A standard DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it, and we act to prevent it. Build Lives Free from Domestic Abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hackney Migrant Centre (HMC) is seeking to recruit a Chair to support our work and ensure financial and organisational stability as we implement our newly developed Strategic Plan for 2025-2028. Our current Chair is stepping down at the end of her three-year term. We have recently appointed a new Vice-Chair, an experienced Treasurer in post for over a year, and our CEO has now been in post for over 18 months, providing continuity and stability in leadership. This is an opportunity for someone with previous Board experience to coordinate and lead the Board of Trustees and make an important contribution to the work of this well-respected local charity at a crucial time in its development.
HMC was established in 2007 to provide advice and support to migrants to help them overcome problems with their immigration status and in accessing services. We welcome all migrants, regardless of immigration status or nationality. With the help of a team of professional advisors and volunteers, we delivery immigration, housing and welfare advice and provide a range of holistic advocacy and support services in a community setting. We work to support visitors to address urgent problems they are facing, and address long term challenges relating to insecure immigration status, homelessness and destitution.
As the external environment for migrants has become increasingly challenging and funding pressures have intensified, we have had to review and adapt the scope of our work. Over the past two years, the staff team has reduced to a team of five, with most roles being part-time. We now have an annual budget of just over £300,000 and are in the process of reviewing what we can realistically achieve, as well as how we can become more resilient and financially sustainable.
We welcome applications from people from a range of backgrounds and experience who would be happy to take up this exciting challenge. We are particularly keen to recruit trustees with lived or learned experience of migration to the UK.
If you would like to be considered, please apply by Monday 2 February 2026, attaching a CV and a brief statement outlining why you are interested in the role and what you could bring to it (no more than two sides of A4).
See the job description below for further details and for more information about our website.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Applications close at 9.a.m. Monday 23rd February 2026
Location: Home-based but with regular travel, including to periodic board meetings in London or other locations within the UK
This is an opportunity to chair a charity transforming lives by helping more people experience the positive impact of learning. You can help shape the future of this remarkable charity and lead the Board of Shannon Trust to broaden, deepen and mature what we deliver.
Who we are
Picture this: a person in prison who struggles with literacy and numeracy reads their first sentence, they write their first letter home to their children or completes their first numeracy task. They begin to imagine a future beyond the prison walls.
This is what happens when someone learns with Shannon Trust, and it happens thousands of times each year across prisons in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Currently, 65% of people in prison can’t read, or struggle to. Even more struggle with numeracy.
These are not just statistics; they represent people who have been locked out of opportunity, who struggle with daily tasks, such as helping their children with homework or filling out a job application. At Shannon Trust, we believe everyone deserves the chance to learn, and that literacy and numeracy skills help build the foundations upon which people can rebuild their lives.
Where we are now
Shannon Trust has experienced remarkable growth over recent years. We have gone from a team of twelve people to one hundred staff today, supported by a volunteer base that brings us close to 250 people working to change lives through learning. The core of what we do is one-to-one peer mentoring in prisons. In 2025 alone, more than 11,000 learners used our reading and numeracy programmes, with 2,000 new volunteer peer-mentors trained to support them. We work in around one hundred prisons across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, delivering our Turning Pages reading programme and Count Me In numeracy programme. We are increasing our reach into the community, too. This growth is the result of sustained focus, strong relationships with funders who believe in our work, and the proven impact of our peer-led learning model.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Chair who is strongly motivated by our cause, with a genuine empathy for the people we serve and a commitment to the person-centred language and inclusive thinking which are woven into everything we do. You will bring an engaged and engaging leadership style, have resilience and a personal gravitas.
You will be someone who is comfortable with complexity as we shape our organisation for the next chapter of our development. You will understand the importance of process, culture, and effective operations as the means of delivering a successful strategy and sustaining an organisation.
You will be someone who can help us be better advocates whether that is supporting our Chief Executive to build relationships with policymakers, helping us think through how we position ourselves in the education and criminal justice landscape, or using your own networks to create opportunities for Shannon Trust to influence and inform. We need a Chair who sees advocacy as part of the role.
Most importantly, our new Chair must be a strong partner for our CEO, a mentor, challenger and support.
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Applications for this role close at 9.a.m. Monday 23rd February 2026
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Harrow Cycle Hub is a registered charity established in 2021 with the aim of encouraging more people to cycle in Harrow.
Our chair is stepping down after five years of developing the Hub and getting it to a position where we have a part time manager for our Wheels for All programme and 55 volunteers doing amazing things in the world of cycling.
With our move to a permanent site at Kenton Rec in March, we shall be able to offer more services and help more people in Harrow to cycle.
If you care about cycling in Harrow and want to make a difference this could be the volunteer role for you.
Essential Qualities of Harrow Cycle Hub’s Chair
• Commitment to the vision and mission of Harrow Cycle Hub, with a passion for cycling and the drive to make things happen
• Experience of managing staff and motivating volunteers
• Experience of being a trustee; you do not need to have been a Chair before
• An inclusive leadership style: able to inspire and support everyone to contribute
• The ability to listen and engage effectively. You can encourage challenge and debate, whilst fostering teamwork
• Ability and willingness to champion the Hub’s work
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Responsiveness – the Chair may need to take decisions and give advice at short notice.
Desirable Qualities
• Skills and experience in other relevant areas e.g. general management and strategic
planning; organisation development; HR and volunteering; marketing; fundraising; cycling and cycle maintenance; equity, diversity and inclusion; voluntary sector management
• Resident or working in Harrow
Duties of the Chair
• To provide strategic leadership for the achievement of the Charity’s Vision
• To ensure the board upholds high standards of governance, transparency, and compliance with the charity's constitution and relevant legislation
• To review board composition and ensure timely trustee recruitment and development
• To work in partnership with staff and volunteers, providing support, encouragement and constructive challenge to ensure objectives are met; be available for consultation by key personnel
• To oversee key plans like the budget, business plan and risk management, ensuring that the charity has the right resources to meet its objectives
• To promote the Hub’s work, leveraging personal and professional contacts, building on strong relationships already established, negotiating with key partners
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Wheels for All is a national charity that helps people of all abilities enjoy cycling in a way that works for them. Supporting more than 100 inclusive cycling hubs with over 30 years of experience, we’ve seen first-hand how cycling can change lives - improving health, confidence and community connection.
We’re now growing our national reach and impact, and we’re looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help guide us through this exciting next stage.
About the role
As a Trustee, you’ll help shape the direction of the charity, support good decision-making, and make sure we stay focused on our mission to make cycling accessible for everyone. We’d especially like to hear from people who:
- Have experience in communications, PR, campaigning or public engagement, and can help us share the power of inclusive cycling with more people across the UK
- Have strong networks or local knowledge in areas that are currently least well served by inclusive cycling - especially the North East, East Midlands or South West
If that’s not your background, please don’t be put off. We welcome people from all walks of life who share our passion for inclusion and want to make a difference.
Our Trustees also get involved in one or more of our focus groups, including:
- Governance and Risk
- Nominations, People and EDI
- Welfare, Safety and Safeguarding
- Finance
- Income Generation
We follow the Tier 3 Code for Sports Governance, which means we’re serious about running the charity to the highest standards - but we do it in a supportive, friendly and collaborative way. Full induction and training is provided.
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need to have been a Trustee before - we’ll help you learn the ropes. You just need to bring:
- A thoughtful, practical approach
- Willingness to ask questions and share ideas
- The ability to work well with others
- Commitment to equality, inclusion and fairness
- A bit of time and energy to get involved
How to apply
- Apply via othe link, and please upload your CV and a cover letter showcasing how you’re the perfect fit for the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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AGILE PROJECT MANAGER
Remote Volunteer
ZAKKI is a social startup focusing on creating an inclusive community for the elderly and people with disabilities. Our mission is to facilitate alms and donations collection and distribution to help the elderly and people with disabilities who work in the informal sector to get better livelihood through micro-business management, giving them greater market exposure.
We are still redesigning ZAKKI fully function product. We are expecting to develop the ZAKKI fully function product in the upcoming years.
ZAKKI provides equal volunteering opportunity for everyone regardless of age, sex/gender, color, race, creed, nationality/origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political belief, or disability that does not prohibit essential performance job functions. All matters relating to volunteering are based upon one’s ability to perform the job, as well as one’s dedication to ZAKKI’s Mission and needs.
The AGILE PROJECT MANAGER will manage either the UIUX Designer team or Developer team. He/She will collaborate with the Team Lead of the respective team to manage and lead the project.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, and project team members.
Responsibilities
• Set project timeline
• Monitor project deliverables and manage the project documentation in one place.
• Update relevant stakeholders and team members on the project progress
• Coach and support project team members with tasks you assign them
General Requirement:
- • Very effective interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
- • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
- • In-depth knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence
- • Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:
- ⁃ Agile Project Management tools such as Jira, Asana or equivalent
- ⁃ Google Suite, all Office Tools
- • Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level
- • Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view
Specific Requirement:
Knowledge of one or more of these skills below is preferred;
- Knowledge on UI/UX Designing process
- Able to use versioning control system such as GIT, GitLab, Github.
- Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met
Interested applicant required to fill up this Google Form, based on the team he/she interested to be part of;
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For part of UIUX Designer team
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To become a socially-based technology platform with integrity, setting trends and assisting others in making the world a better place for everyone
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Bring your strategic expertise and financial acumen to the Board of Hugh Baird College, an outstanding organisation with no intention of standing still whilst seeking to be the best in the country.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West
Time commitment: Around 10 – 12 hours per month
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 19th January.
At Hugh Baird College, we provide education and training to over 6,000 students each year across our two campuses in Bootle and Sefton. We offer a diverse range of educational pathways, including study programmes for young people, A Levels and apprenticeships. We are recognised as a beacon of opportunity across the communities we serve and are proud of the many ways we continue to support a range of stakeholders, including our students, our staff, and an ever-growing number of local employers.
Our vision is simple: to be the best college in the country, and to achieve this by living our values of excellence, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Whilst we may now be recognised as outstanding, we continue to work with passion and determination to achieve our vision.
About the role
Our Board is a collaborative and inclusive body formed of up to 20 members, up to 15 of whom are independent Governors. We have a diversity of expertise as well as thought, which helps our Board ensure that we continue to have a group of committed and determined volunteer non-executives who each share in the vision and mission of our college.
Our governors each share the responsibility for developing our organisational strategy and for setting the educational character of our college. They model the behaviours we expect from our staff and our students, which helps us to sustain such a vibrant culture across the College and they are each a positive and vocal ambassador for the work that we do.
Having given consideration to our strategy and the future aspirations of our colleges, we have identified a need to add further depth to our Board, and more specifically, we seek to appoint candidates who will bring experience in the areas of:
- Financial leadership and strategy
- Audit
- Risk mitigation
Who we are looking for
We are looking for professionals who will use their experience and expertise within their professional field to offer appropriate levels of challenge, scrutiny and support as we continue to achieve our strategic objectives and improve student outcomes. You will need a passion for success and recognise the important impact education has on the communities we serve.
New governors are welcome to apply, provided they are keen to bring their experience to an organisation with a social conscience and a demonstrable track record of positive impact. All new members will be supported with a full induction, ongoing support, and training.
Peridot Partners and Hugh Baird College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
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Applications for this role close at 9a.m. Monday 19th January.
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Friends Without Borders (Portsmouth) CIO. The relief of immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees who are suffering hardship or distress or in need, particularly, but not exclusively, in the City of Portsmouth, by the provision of financial and other assistance and raising the awareness of the general public.
As the new Chair your role will be pivotal within our team and we are excited to learn from the unique skills you bring. Your contribution will help Friends Without Borders to flourish and grow and we are excited to welcome you into our dedicated team.
What will you be doing?
Now is an exciting time to join the Board of Trustees at Friends Without Borders and help shape the charity’s future.
This role will allow you to put your professional skills and charity expertise to great use for the benefit of individuals who have had to flee their homes and livelihoods.
The Chair provides leadership to the board, ensuring effective governance, strategic direction and a strong public profile for Friends Without Borders. The Chair will engage trustees, support staff and oversee the charity’s mission in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
What are we looking for?
The ideal Chair will demonstrate:
Experience & Knowledge
- Board level experience, ideally in the charity sector either as a Trustee or a CEO (You do not need to have been a Chair before).
- Knowledge of charity law, governance and reporting requirements.
- Understanding of strategic planning, policy development and risk management.
- Commitment to developing a familiarity with the client group and relevant social/political context.
At Friends Without Borders, we believe that diversity strengthens our work. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to our Board. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the asylum system, as well as candidates from underrepresented communities.
What difference will you make?
This is an exciting time to join the Trustee Board at Friends Without Borders and a fantastic opportunity to Influence the growth and future of a dynamic charity
As Chair, you will play a key role in enabling us to continue supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, empowering them to rebuild their lives in safety here in Portsmouth.
This role offers a valuable opportunity to:
- Use your professional skills and experience to make a meaningful difference to individuals who have been forced to flee their homes and livelihoods.
- Contribute strategically to the management and development of a growing charity.
- Deepen your insight and expertise in charity governance, financial oversight, and organisational leadership.
Before you apply
Reach Volunteering are supporting Friends Without Borders with their Board recruitment.
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills would add value to the board. Please do also supply the details of two Referees (no contact will be made with Referees without your express permission and only at the point that a Trustee role has been offered and accepted).
At Friends Without Borders, we are committed to meeting the aims set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policies. As part of this commitment, we invite you to complete an anonymous and voluntary EDI monitoring form. This form is not part of your application and will remain confidential. Please get in touch to request the form.
If you would like to have an informal initial conversation either with the TrusteeWorks team of with a member of Friends Without Borders, please do contact TrusteeWorks who would be happy to arrange this for you.
