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Would you like to be involved in the founding of a new charity that supports young people through grief and loss? At Beyond Tomorrow, we support young people through grief and loss with compassion, guidance, and hope. Join us to help shape brighter futures for those finding their way beyond loss.
Volunteer Trustee (Secretary Role)
Location: Kent- however this role can be done virtually.
Time Commitment: Around 3–5 hours per month
Reporting to: The Board of Trustees
About the Role:
We’re a charity supporting young people and families through grief, loss, and emotional wellbeing. As our Secretary, you’ll be the organised heartbeat of the board, keeping everything running smoothly, making sure meetings are well-structured, and helping us stay on top of our legal and admin responsibilities.
You don’t need to have charity admin experience — just good organisational skills, a bit of tech confidence, and a passion for helping young people heal and thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Meetings & Records
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Arrange trustee meetings (usually every 1–2 months) and make sure everyone has the agenda and papers in advance.
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Take clear minutes and track action points so nothing slips through the cracks.
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Keep an organised record of all meetings, decisions, and official documents.
Governance & Compliance
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Help ensure the charity meets its legal requirements with the Charity Commission.
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Maintain up-to-date trustee contact details and declarations of interest.
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Support the Chair and Treasurer with key governance documents like policies, annual returns, and reports.
Communication & Coordination
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Be the main point of contact for trustee communication — keeping everyone in the loop.
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Help coordinate between trustees, volunteers, and partners.
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Make sure important dates, tasks, and documents are shared in good time.
What We’re Looking For:
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Super organised and reliable — someone who loves keeping things in order.
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Good written communication skills and attention to detail.
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Comfortable using email, Google Drive, Word, or similar tools.
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Friendly and collaborative, with a genuine passion for supporting young people and families through loss.
Commitment & Expenses:
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This is a voluntary trustee role. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (like travel or supplies) can be reimbursed.
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Trustees usually meet once every 1–2 months, with a few extra hours between meetings for admin or follow-ups.
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You will have the opportunity to be involved with community work, however this is not an expectation.
What You’ll Get Out of It:
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A hands-on role helping a growing charity stay organised and effective.
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Experience in charity governance, leadership, and administration.
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A friendly, purpose-driven team who truly cares about what we do.
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A good opportunity to get hands-on experience in the world of admin.
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The satisfaction of helping young people and families find hope and healing after loss.
At Beyond Tomorrow, we support young people through grief and loss with compassion, guidance, and hope.
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Main Responsibilities
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Helping support UI creation in the long term
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Maintaining product integrite
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Ensuring productivity within Easing Anxeities’ product creation
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Clear communication with all other trustee members
Qualities of a UI/UX
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A clear understanding of app design with a clear passion to
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Having a long term strategy for the future UI/UX of Easing Axieites with a passion to progress
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Clear communication with expectations set for all trustees and volunteers
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A willingness to progress their skill set throughout the future of Easing Anxieites
Responsibilities of all trustees
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Support and provide advice on Easing Anxieties’ purpose, vision, goals and activities.
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Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
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Oversee Easing Anxieties’ financial plans and budgets, and monitor and evaluate progress.
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Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
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Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitore,d and controlled effectively.
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Review and approve Easing Anxieties financial statements.
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Provide support and challenge to Easing Anxieties CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
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Keep abreast of changes in Easing Anxieites’ operating environment.
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Contribute to regular reviews of Easing Anxieties own governance.
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Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
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Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Easing Anxieties’ interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
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Contribute to the broader promotion of Easing Anxieites’ objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Essential qualities and attributes of all trustees
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Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
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Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
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Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
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A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
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Willingness to lead according to our values, Easing Anxieties.
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Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
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Trustees are appointed for a [2] year term of office, renewal for [2] further terms to a maximum of [10] years.
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This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Time commitment
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Attending [4] Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held remotely.
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You will be a member of a sub-committee which will meet [6] times in a year.
To provide medical education to children aged 5 to 15 across South Yorkshire, via digital and 3D modeling.


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About Crawley Open House
Crawley Open House provides vital support and services for those suffering the effects of homelessness, unemployment, loneliness, discrimination, or other forms of social exclusion in Crawley and neighbouring areas.
Trustee Opportunities
We are now seeking dedicated, passionate, and skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee, you will play a key role in shaping our future — sharing your expertise, guiding our strategy, and helping us continue to deliver life-changing support to some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
If you want to make a real difference and be part of an organisation that truly transforms lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in adult education, benefits systems and fundraising and a genuine commitment to contributing to social change.
We are looking to appoint more than one Trustee and welcomes expressions of interest from individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Adult Education
Benefits System
Fundraising
IT infrastructure
Local/Central Government
Social Housing
Immigration
Trustees are responsible for a full range of Trustee duties including strategic oversight of Crawley Open House, financial accountable (we have a dedicated treasurer), planning and monitoring, transparency and accountability and we would ask you to volunteer within the charity at least once a year.
In line with its commitment to inclusion, Crawley Open House actively welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups across age, ethnicity, geography, physical ability, and socio-economic experience.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit the Crawley Open House
Charity no. 1048919
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Are you passionate about helping those affected by mast cell diseases? Do you have excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail? Mast Cell Action is looking for a dedicated Trustee Board Administrator to help support our important work!
Mast Cell Action is a UK charity that supports individuals affected by Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). We aim to raise awareness, advocate for improved diagnosis and treatment, and provide support to those impacted. Our Trustee Board oversees the strategic direction and governance of the charity.
Role Overview:
As a Trustee Board Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Trustee Board. Your work will directly support the charity's mission to improve the lives of those living with mast cell diseases.
Key Responsibilities:
Organise and schedule trustee board meetings.
Prepare, circulate, and archive meeting agendas, minutes, and related documents.
Assist with governance and compliance matters.
Ensure accurate record-keeping of board decisions and discussions.
Provide general administrative support to the board.
Who We’re Looking For:
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Previous experience with minute-taking or document management
Ability to work independently and efficiently meet deadlines.
A commitment to supporting those affected by mast cell diseases.
Knowledge of charity governance (beneficial but not required).
What You’ll Gain:
Experience in charity governance and nonprofit leadership.
A chance to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by rare diseases.
Opportunities to connect with leaders in the healthcare and charity sectors.
Flexibility to work remotely, allowing for a balance with your other commitments.
You will need to have availability on Thursday afternoons for bi-monthly 2hr meetings.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to contribute your skills to help Mast Cell Action grow, we’d love to hear from you!
Be a part of something that truly makes a difference!
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Would you like to be involved in the founding of a new charity that supports young people through grief and loss? At Beyond Tomorrow, we support young people through grief and loss with compassion, guidance, and hope. Join us to help shape brighter futures for those finding their way beyond loss.
Job Title: Trustee (Treasurer Role)
Location: Kent- but this role can be done virtually.
Time Commitment: Around 3–5 hours per month
Reporting to: The Board of Trustees
About the Role:
We’re a charity dedicated to helping young people and families navigate grief, loss, and emotional wellbeing. As our Treasurer, you’ll play a key part in keeping us financially accountable making sure we can keep supporting young people in the best way possible. You don’t have to be an accountant; we just need someone confident with numbers, organised, willing to learn and passionate about making a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
Finance Management
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Keep track of the charity’s income and spending.
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Manage the charity’s bank account and ensure everything matches our records.
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Work with the other trustees to plan an annual budget and keep an eye on how we’re doing.
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Prepare simple finance reports for trustee meetings so everyone understands how funds are being used.
Reporting & Compliance
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Help prepare our yearly accounts and returns for the Charity Commission.
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Make sure we’re following all the right financial policies and keeping our records clear and transparent.
Advising the Board
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Explain financial info in plain English so everyone feels confident making decisions.
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Support us in planning sustainable income streams (like grants, donations, and fundraising).
What We’re Looking For:
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Someone confident with money management, budgets, or spreadsheets (finance or bookkeeping experience is great but not essential!).
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Reliable, detail-oriented, and honest.
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Friendly communicator who can make numbers make sense.
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Passionate about supporting young people, families, and communities through loss and mental health challenges.
Commitment & Expenses:
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This is a voluntary role — trustees are not paid, but reasonable expenses (like travel or supplies) will be reimbursed.
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We usually meet once every 1–2 months, and you’ll also help out a little between meetings when needed.
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You also have the opportunity to be involved in the charity's community work, however there is no expectation of this.
What You’ll Get Out of It:
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A meaningful role where your skills make a real difference.
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The chance to help shape a starting charity and see the impact firsthand.
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Experience in the charity sector, finance, strategy, and leadership.
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A warm, supportive team that actually cares about the cause
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A great addition to your CV for employers.
At Beyond Tomorrow, we support young people through grief and loss with compassion, guidance, and hope.
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Help shape a fair, bold solution to the climate crisis. Work with us to turn carbon reduction into real community action.
Our vision is for a world in control of CO2 emissions - a fair social and economic approach that motivates and supports people and organisations to reduce their carbon footprints.
Our ultimate mission is to persuade people, business and government that together, we can take meaningful action using our Carbon Accounts framework. We are already demonstrating how this would work on the ground in local community action groups. We believe this will inspire governments to introduce the same mechanism to reach science-based emission reduction targets on a national basis.
What will you be doing?
We are a small, new charity with massive scope to make a difference in shifting the narrative on climate change where other organisations have failed. We are currently almost completely volunteer-led, with the exception of a freelance fundraiser. We would like to build up our trustee board and include trustees who are keen to drive us forward through their active involvement.
Our goal for the next 12 months is:
· to continue building our local group of activists who watch their carbon and ecological footprints
· to create a carbon labelling campaign, a carbon trading group, a carbon footprint and Carbon Accounts app
· to foster recognition from local businesses and government
· to create a blueprint which can be adopted in other locations
We want to spread the movement far and wide, to promote public, business, academic and political acceptance of carbon budgets, carbon trading and our Carbon Accounts approach by demonstrating how and why it works, and running communications and fundraising campaigns.
There are many practical activities you could also help with beyond trustee responsibilities, not in any order, for example workshop facilitation, managing volunteers, fundraising, carbon emissions data and spreadsheets, writing or journalism on sustainability, social media, photography or videography.... Skills and experience in any will be helpful.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone to jump right in with our small and dynamic team to provide guidance, energy and insight to help us develop. We’re looking for someone who has some experience with:
· charity governance
· policy creation and management
· strategy development combining marketing, fundraising, volunteer management and finance & business planning
· you’ll need an awareness of the serious nature of the crisis and the need for radical action by governments, i.e. a strong desire to see society make an urgent response to climate change
· ability to work online, in person, in different environments with different types of people
· consistency and good communication
· co-operation, exchange of ideas, flexibility
· ability to put ideas across clearly while seeking first to understand others
· free on Monday evenings for our in-person meetings (not mandatory)
Duration
Our trustee positions run for 3 years after which the person may seek re-election
Location
We are keen on everyone being local, coming to in-person meetings and leveraging their local knowledge and connections, to keep group dynamics strong and foster motivation and commitment. We cover the London boroughs of Hackney, Islington, Camden, Haringey and Westminster.
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Volunteer Chair of Trustees' at Watford and Three Rivers Refugee Partnership (WTRRP)
Job summary:
We're looking for a Chair of Trustees' to lead and shape the strategic vision of WTRRP as we move forward into our 25th year as a charity. We are looking for someone to support us with our strategy in line with our mission and our values. In this role, you will oversea the Trustee committee co-chairs of the charity, responsible for the agenda and actions of Trustee meetings and AGM, improving good governance and acting as a senior ambassador of the organisation. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, availability and leadership skills to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers.
WTRRP exists to support asylum seekers and refugees in Watford and Three Rivers who do not yet have settled status in the UK or may have specific needs relating to their application process or welfare. The main services of the charity are a drop-in session and social hub every Tuesday (at St Mary’s Church in central Watford), ESOL classes, providing financial support and advice to its clients and assisting them to integrate into the local community.
The Partnership has grown dramatically over the past 5 years, which is why we are looking for a Chair to join us. WTRRP is run by a committee that meets typically every 2 months and it also provides supervision to our 3 staff members and support to our 70 volunteers.
We would welcome applicants with any of the following experience:
- Governance and previous Committee experience
- Business development and charitable fundraising
- Human resources and people management
- Lived experience of being a Refugee or Migrant
- Financial background
Principal responsibilities:
- Be part of the Committee, supporting the organisation as it grows and develops.
- Have availability to regularly attend the Tuesday hub at St. Marys church from 11- 2pm to support the team and be present.
- Oversee the administration and coordination of sub-committees.
- Serve as line-manager to the Caseworker and conduct planned supervision and appraisals.
- Represent the Partnership as required to the public or external parties such as funders and Community groups.
This is an important role that will support the charity as we adapt and change. If you feel that you may have some of the skills we are looking for and want to have an initial chat with our chair, then please contact us.
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No Panic is a national self-help charity, which supports people with a range of anxiety problems. We provide the No Panic Helpline and there is additional support services offered to members. .
We are seeking a skilled volunteer trustee to strengthen our board, particularly with experience in finance and raising funds.
Ideal candidates will have volunteered at board level, in charities that only employ a small number of staff and rely mostly on volunteers.
We seek candidates who are confident and committed and prepared to step up. Candidates may be asked to fill Officer roles or join sub-committees. Officers may oversee the work of several teams.
The Board of Trustees meets on the last Wednesday evening of the first and third month of each quarter. In the second month, sub-committees meet.
We ask volunteers to commit to a year.
You will need to provide a reference.
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We are The Unseen Barriers Foundation - a new, disabled-led Scottish charity (Incorporated as CLG with charity status pending) tackling the invisible causes of exclusion. Shame, sensory overload, emotional exhaustion, disbelief. These are the things that stop people from showing up - to appointments, to events, to life.
The Foundation is built around two original lived experience contributions by our founder:
- The Unseen Barriers Framework - a landmark conceptual model naming the distress-based barriers that keep disabled people locked out of support.
- Cùran - a green plush dragon created as a visual anchor for distress, shutdown, and solidarity.
Both are licensed to the Foundation by the creator to ensure they serve a purpose-first, rights-based mission.
We are now looking for trustees to help shape this work from the ground up. This is a working board - not a figurehead role. Trustees will actively contribute to strategic direction, governance, and growth.
We are currently remote-first to ensure full accessibility, but will provide office space (Edinburgh/Glasgow area) once funded. You do not need to be based in either city.
Estimated time commitment:
Around 10 hours per month including preparation, meetings, and task-based input.
Board meetings held quarterly via MS Teams.
All access needs will be fully accommodated.
We are especially keen to hear from:
- Individuals with skills in marketing and funding
- Disabled people and unpaid carers
- People with lived experience of distress, neurodivergence, or poverty
If you believe in radical inclusion, and want to join something disruptive but grounded, get in touch.
We believe in finding the right people, not just filling seats. Informal conversations will take place on a rolling basis, and trustees will be appointed as and when suitable candidates are identified. Early expressions of interest are encouraged.
We exist to make the invisible visible. To name what others overlook. Ensuring disabled people are not just accommodated, but understood and supported
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We are looking for someone who shares our values to join us as a Trustee and Manager of our Bursary Programme, funding music lessons for children and young people in Surrey who would not otherwise be able to afford them.
Specific Tasks
- To ensure smooth running of the bursary applications process for recipients, delivery partners and the bursary administrator
- To oversee applications where required, approving invoices and tracking budgets
- To monitor and refine the bursaries criteria and process to ensure the Trust is targeting bursaries effectively
- To work with the Bursary Administrator to assist with individual applications, refer approvals to the board where required, check and approve invoices
- To work with the Treasurer to monitor and report spend against budget
- To work with the Music Education Trustee to ensure that the criteria and process for CKTs bursaries maximises CKT’s impact
- To work with the marketing and communications manager to provide details of bursary recipients for newsletters
- To work with the CKT board and delivery partners (Surrey Arts and other music lesson providers) to identify and implement any process changes
- To work with other partner organisations (Future Talent, AYM) to agree and monitor bursaries offered
- To attend and contribute to board meetings
- To perform such other tasks and activities for CKT as skills and time allow
Skills and experience required
- Good organisational skills,
- Attention to detail,
- Ability to methodically follow, apply and improve standard processes
- Good people skills
- Financial diligence
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Trustee needed for Faith in Action Homelessness Project. We are seeking a Trustee to join our committed Board working to end homelessness in Merton.
About Us: FiA runs a twice weekly drop in for homeless and vulnerably housed people and a Winter Night Shelter which works in collaboration with faith groups including a Mosque, a Synagogue, a Hindu Temple and Christian churches to provide overnight accommodation and support to find long term housing solutions.
Our Small Team consists of a Manager, a Winter nightshelter co-ordinator and seven part time staff. The Trustee team is a very hands on group - many are volunteers at the night shelter or drop in and it is a very committed and passionate team.
We are looking for three new trustees to make our board up to 12.
The Trustee role
This role involves more than just attending meetings. We are responsible for:
Setting the strategic direction of the charity
Ensuring tranparency and accountablity
Taking specific areas of responsibility - leading on fundraising, or staff recruitment, or governance or communication and PR for the charity.
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuatls who can lead on the following areas:
1. Fundraising - especially developing partnerships with local businesses
2. Communications - including managing our strategy on social media and community engagement
3, Governance - supporting the development of policies and procedures
4. HR - offering advice on recruitment and management of staff
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Our partner is an international development and relief organisation with Christian roots, working to tackle poverty and inequality. They support local partners and communities to unlock potential and achieve sustainable change.
They are seeking a Finance Trustee to join their Board. Candidates should be qualified finance professionals with relevant experience in financial management, governance and risk, and be supportive of the organisation’s values and ethos.
As Finance Trustee, you will support the Board in fulfilling its financial responsibilities: advising on financial strategy, reserves and investment policy; reviewing budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements; and contributing to governance and strategic planning. You will also work closely with the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee to provide independent oversight of financial performance.
The Board meets four times per year (a mix of online and in-person in London), and trustees are expected to commit around 1-2 days per month to their duties.
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Parents Journey UK
After seeing a gap in support for parents of children of “all ages, all stages” of childhood, we are developing a group to become a Registered Charity, Parents Journey UK.
Parenting is rewarding but doesn’t get easier: the challenges just change.
So why should parental support from groups and charities stop once your child has entered school, or enters their teenage years?
While many organisations focus on the earliest stages of parenthood, Parents Journey UK aims to also support parents well beyond those toddler years, whether that be coffee mornings for new parents or social evenings for parents of teenagers. We aim to provide ongoing support through a variety of face-to-face meets and online, with the support of local professionals.
To develop our idea further and start the formal process of Registering a Charity, we are looking for volunteers to become our first trustees.
If you have interest, experience or skills in any of the following, we want to talk with you; and if you don’t have much experience but enthusiasm about this idea, we really want to talk with you:
- Leading our group’s meetings and ensuring they are effective; coordinating the trustees’ group – you could be the Chair of our new charity.
- Coordinating our group’s money, keeping records of finances; ensuring the group complies with our financial rules – you could be the Treasurer of our new charity.
- Keeping accurate administrative records; communicating with other trustees; acting as the backbone of our group – you could be the Secretary of our new charity.
You don’t necessarily need to have done any of these voluntary roles before, as the tasks are easy-enough to learn, and in the early days of forming our charity, will be focused on Registration (and we have assistance with that process). At the same time, as trustees you will be primary in deciding and forming what this new charity does and how it does that. Because of the legal type of charity we are forming, you will not be held liable for the charity’s finances, but expected to take good care of those and of the charity’s activities; training and explanations of trustees’ duties will be provided.
Your skills & abilities that will help us:
- A strong commitment to Parents Journey UK idea, mission and values
- Good communication and teamwork
- Contribution to our strategic thinking and decision-making
- Some knowledge and abilities in social media and marketing would be helpful
- Your background in Finance, Administration, Legal, Safeguarding, or Health and Social Care, would be very useful; of course, experience in other areas is just as valued
- Previous experience as a charity trustee would be highly-valued but isn’t required
- Your willingness to give time to the charity’s activities, probably about a flexible 10 hours per month
What’s in it for you?
- The chance to use your skills in a potentially-different context
- The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of parents
- The ability to gain experience into the creation of a charity, and insight into its governance
- An opportunity to volunteer alongside other committed trustees
- A boost to your personal and professional development, including your career and CV, if appropriate
For an informal chat and to find out more about these opportunities and our idea, contact Hayleigh Woolven via Quick Apply below
To apply, we ask for your CV and a brief Cover Letter explaining WHY you’re interested and WHAT you can bring to our newly-developing group.
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We need new dynamic trustee at add value to our Charity Community Transport Waltham Forest is a vital local charity dedicated to combating transport poverty and social isolation, we are a mobile community, fostering connection and enabling independence.
What will you be doing?
For many in Waltham Forest, a simple bus ride isn't simple at all. For our service users—older adults, people with disabilities, and those isolated by lack of mobility—our community transport is a lifeline. It’s a journey to a doctor's appointment, a trip to the shops for fresh food, and a vital connection to community and family. It is the difference between isolation and inclusion.
As a trustee, you will be the strategic force that secures and strengthens this lifeline. Your guidance will directly impact our ability to grow and serve. You will help us navigate the complex landscape of health and social care integration, ensuring our services are not just a transport option, but a recognised and funded part of the local care ecosystem. Your strategic insight will shape our long-term plans, helping us identify new opportunities, manage risks, and ensure our financial sustainability for years to come.
Most importantly, you will bring the crucial lens of "lived experience." Whether from a personal or professional background, your understanding of the real-world challenges faced by those who rely on health and social care services will ensure our decisions are grounded, empathetic, and truly meet the needs of our community. You will be the voice that reminds the board why we do what we do, ensuring every strategic move we make translates into a safer, more reliable, and more dignified journey for our passengers. By joining us, you won't just sit in meetings; you will help steer the vehicle that drives our community forward.
What are we looking for?
We are particularly seeking applicants with professional OR lived experience in one or more of the following areas:
Strategic Planning: Proven experience in developing and implementing long-term strategies, whether in a commercial, public, or voluntary sector context. You are a big-picture thinker who can help navigate complexity.
Health Sector: A background in the NHS, public health, or health commissioning, with an understanding of community-based care models, patient pathways, and funding streams.
Social Care: Experience in adult social care, either as a professional, service user, or carer, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable adults and the social care landscape in Waltham Forest.
Essential
· A commitment to the mission and values of Community Transport Waltham Forest.
· The ability to think strategically and exercise independent judgement.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
· A understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
· Lived experience of, or a deep empathy for, the mobility and access challenges faced by our service users.
What You Will Gain:
This is a rewarding opportunity to use your skills to make a tangible difference in your local community. You will gain valuable board-level experience, develop new skills, and work alongside a passionate team of trustees and staff dedicated to a common cause.
Before You Apply
We will be evaluating all applicants against:
Motivation
Understanding of role of trustee
Relevant Skills and Expertise
Applications will be processed through completed forms and CV's submitted Discussion meetings with Chair and Treasurer to be arranged to provide background to the Charity All applicants will be invited to attend a management committee meeting to meet other members and discuss their role in supporting the work of the Charity
Clearly state your reasons for applying and show genuine enthusiasm for Community Transport Waltham Forest mission.
Demonstrate transferable skills from your professional or personal life to show what you can contribute, even if you don't have direct trustee experience.
Demonstrate an understanding of a trustee's legal duties and the principle of public benefit.
Show that you are a good cultural fit and are willing to be an active participant in discussions.
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This is an exciting opportunity to be a hands-on charity Trustee, helping to prevent animal cruelty, promote kindness to all animals and shape the future of our animal charity. We are planning to add three new Trustees to our committee. We are particularly seeking people skilled in any of the following areas:
- Marketing and social media to foster engagement and donations
- Retail – both traditional and online to diversify our revenue streams
- Fundraising, including corporate fundraising, sponsorship or grants
- Volunteer recruitment and development
About us
RSPCA South West London Branch is an independent charity based in Wandsworth, South West London. We operate a small animal welfare and rehoming operation. To fund our charitable activities, we operate two charity shops and an online shop. We employ 8 people.
Overview of opportunity
As a Trustee, you will serve on the governing committee of the charity. This committee oversees the running of the branch and sets out its short- and long-term goals. It is responsible for making decisions in the best interest of the branch, ensuring we are carrying out our charitable objectives, complying with our governing document and the law, and managing our resources responsibly. The committee meets monthly (online) for 1-1 1/2 hours.
As we are a small charity, some Trustees take the lead on specific areas, either on a project- or ongoing basis and many of our Trustees help with, for example, events, fundraising, the shops or rehoming activities.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, with experience and skills in any of the areas outlined above and who are committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objective and share our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective and be able to put ideas into action. Experience as a charity trustee, committee chair or board chair is highly desirable.
We can offer you
- A comprehensive onboarding and Trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
- The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
- A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
- You will need to be 18 of over
- Trustees typically serve a three-year term
- The position is unpaid but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- You must not be disqualified from being a Trustee. Please read the Charity Commission’s guidance on who can be a Trustee of a charity.
- References will be required.
How to find out more about being a Trustee
For more information on becoming a Charity Trustee and to ensure it is the right decision for you, we recommend reading the Charity Commission's guidance on the role of the trustee and the RSPCA website about Branch Trustees.
Join us in making a real difference to the lives of animals in need.
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
About the RSPCA
Founded in 1824, the RSPCA have been saving animals for over 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches
Please note this is a volunteering role available with RSPCA South West London Branch registered charity number 1209355 not National RSPCA registered charity number 219099 which is a separate charity.
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