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Role: Trustee
Location: Winchester
Position: Voluntary
About us:
As one of England’s oldest charities, we are proud of our 900-year legacy of service. St John’s Winchester provides around 100 almshouses for older people, who have strong ties to the city. Our mission is to support residents to live independently for as long as possible, with 24-hour support delivered by our dedicated Welfare Team. Our residents form a vibrant and caring community, with many involved in faith-based and social activities, and in the wider life of Winchester.
Your role:
As a Trustee of St John’s Winchester, you share collective responsibility for the governance and strategic direction and planning for the charity. Trustees ensure the charity remains true to its purpose, and delivers meaningful, lasting impact for the people we serve. Trustees are required to abide by both company and charity law, exercising their legal and financial obligations as company and charity directors, adhering to corporate regulation and the charity’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.
About you:
We welcome interest from individuals from all walks of life. We recognise that great governance is shaped by diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. If you share our values and want to make a difference in the lives of older people in Winchester, we encourage you to get in touch.
We welcome expertise in:
· HR leadership roles, including HR Directors or People & Culture leads
· Workforce planning, talent management, or leadership development
· Organisational development in values-led environments
· Volunteer engagement, inclusion strategy, or staff wellbeing initiatives
· Employment law or charity HR governance
Why join us:
Becoming a trustee at St John’s Winchester offers an opportunity to shape the future of one of England’s oldest and most respected charities, deeply rooted in Winchester. You will benefit from making a real difference in your community, be joining a legacy of local leadership, grow personally and professionally and be a part of a strong evolving organisation.
To apply:
Please send your application by 15 September 2025
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Do you want to share our passion for helping people to resolve their problems, and develop your leadership and strategic skills as a Board member in the process? Then we'd love to hear from you. Last year our team helped 6000 clients with over 93000 issues and demand is growing.
Who are we?
We are part of the national Citizens Advice UK brand network, with a dedicated operational team of 40 staff and volunteers offering confidential advice to our community online, over the phone, and in person, free of charge.
We are currently seeking a Trustee Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees to continue to deliver on our purpose and mission as a charity.
The role of a Trustee Treasurer
The Treasurer is a key Board member who is responsible for overseeing the Charity’s finances, and ensuring that fellow trustees can be confident that the Charity’s finances are used in the correct fashion and that the financial position of the organisation is secure. There is more detail about this on our website, including a Role Description, but in particular, alongside the general duties of a trustee, the role of Treasurer specifically involves
• Overseeing financial governance and strategy
• Working with our charity Finance Officer to ensure financial transparency; to develop and monitor realistic budgets and cash flow: and to maintain the charity’s financial sustainability
• Present financial data in an accessible format, and provide advice and guidance on financial matters, including risk, to the Board
• ensure that the organisation has an appropriate reserves policy
• Lead our finance subcommittee
Who are we looking for?
You don’t need specific financial qualifications to be a Trustee Treasurer, but we are looking for someone with
• A strong background in finance
• a good understanding of the principles of sound financial management and strategic planning (essential)
• some knowledge or experience of charity finances, fundraising, financial consequences and pension schemes (useful)
• good numeracy skills to understand accounts
• an ability to explain complex financial information in an accessible way
What is in it for you?
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a team with diverse experiences, opinions. and ideas to ensure that we make a positive difference to the communities we serve.
A personal testimonial below from our current Treasurer provides a great insight into the role;
“I learned so much in the first short months of my tenure as a Trustee it was very gratifying that I soon felt that I was contributing in a positive sense, not just to the activities of the Board but through them to the many clients who were benefiting directly from the support of the brilliant management , support workers and advisors working for the charity.
One of the most rewarding aspects is being part of a team of people jointly addressing a thorny problem, often from differing angles, utilising their full set of skills to arrive at a satisfactory resolution.
If you are in the process of building a career, finding a charity whose values you share, and supporting them as a Trustee Treasurer is an excellent opportunity to develop skills and expertise that can benefit you further along the line and to do something good for your community at the same time.”
Citizens Advice Bridgend provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community?
Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as the Chair of Trustees for our charitable organisation. This is a unique opportunity to guide our mission, shape our strategy, and inspire positive change.
About us
Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning invests in people and their potential. Established in 2004 and nicknamed the “54-acre classroom”, our work uses a unique combination of adventurous and environmental activities, a working farm and horticulture gardens to reconnect people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities with nature through outdoor learning.
Our mission is “to support people to overcome obstacles in life through nurturing them in nature, encouraging them in play and curiosity, challenging them in risk and adventure, and engaging them in outdoor learning. Cultivating connections to the world around them, and inspiring positive lasting change.”
The Centre is located in south west Essex and works with over 18,000 young people each year on a wide range of programmes that improve health and wellbeing and foster personal development, using our unique blend activities. We do this by using the activities to generate a wide range of tailored programmes designed to encourage team building, problem solving and communication skills, as well as build confidence, enthuse and motivate, and raise aspirations.
Over the past ten years, the Centre has grown significantly its revenue, it’s profitability and its influence, such that it is now in a strong position and faces huge demand for its services.
The Role
As the Chair of Trustees, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring effective governance and strategic oversight. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive, you will help steer the organisation toward its goals while upholding our values and ensuring accountability. The role has become vacant due to the retirement of the current Chair.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.
· Chair board meetings effectively, ensuring productive discussions and sound decision-making.
· Work with the Chief Executive Officer to set and review strategic priorities and objectives.
· Act as an ambassador for the organisation, representing its interests to stakeholders and communities.
· Support the recruitment and development of a diverse and skilled Board of Trustees.
· Oversee compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
· Ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable and aligned with its mission.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring leader who shares our passion for creating a better future. The ideal candidate will bring:
· Experience in governance or leadership roles, ideally within non-profit, public, or corporate sectors.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with trustees, staff, and external stakeholders.
· Strategic thinking and the ability to navigate complex challenges.
· A good understanding of charity governance and relevant legislation (or a willingness to develop this knowledge).
· A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership.
Time Commitment and Term
The Chair of Trustees role is voluntary, though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. The time commitment is approximately 10 hours/month, including board meetings, sub-committee involvement, and occasional events.
How to Apply
If this opportunity resonates with you, we would love to hear from you. If you would be interested in exploring the possibility of becoming the new Chair of Trustees at Lambourne End, we would like to invite you to contact the Chief Executive Officer to arrange a visit to the Centre and an informal chat; please contact Rob at the Centre. Additionally, you would be very welcome to have an informal discussion about the role with the outgoing Chair; please let us know if you would like us to arrange this. To formally apply for this role, please send a CV and a covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role and how your experience aligns with our vision. Applications should be sent by 31st August 2025.
Inclusive Recruitment
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are dedicated to equality of opportunity in our recruitment process.
Join us in this exciting journey of leadership and impact. Together, we can shape a brighter future for generations to come.
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About UKCF
At UK Community Foundations (UKCF), we put inclusivity at the forefront of all we do, we put relationships first and we are ambitious for our members and the communities they serve.
Everyone should have the opportunity to have a fulfilling life and to feel they belong. This can’t be mandated by government, or done to people, only with them. Change needs to be driven by people who understand the local situation and our support makes this possible.
UKCF is a national network of community foundations based all over the UK. Community foundations connect philanthropic people with local causes that matter to them. They are charitable organisations focused on supporting a defined geographical area by leveraging funds to support community needs and local organisations making a difference. At the national level, UKCF works with strategic partners to pilot new neighbourhood ideas and scale existing solutions across the UK, making sure resources reach people and communities where they are needed the most.
About the role
As a member of the Board of Trustees at UKCF, you share responsibility in ensuring that we have an effective, accountable governing body which provides leadership for the organisation's activities and performance. You have a legal responsibility to ensure that we carry out our activities for public benefit and we comply with our governing document and the law and act in the charity’s best interest.
You will be committed to our values, want to actively participate in our activities and decision-making and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
Person specification
We value diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse Board provides stronger governance. We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, including those who may bring lived experience of the challenges community foundations strive to address. We also encourage individuals that may never have served as a trustee before to apply. We offer a comprehensive trustee induction, ongoing trustee training and a mentor for all first-time trustees.
We are specifically looking for individuals that can contribute experience of:
• Digital Transformation
• Commercial Legal (contracts)
• Philanthropy / Fundraising
• Community Resilience / Crisis Response
• HR
• Investment Management
Shared duties of the Board Trustees
• Strategy
- Review the vision, mission and aims of the organisation annually to ensure that our strategy aligns with our purpose
• Scrutiny
- Set and approve policies, plans and budgets in accordance with the approved strategy, and monitor performance against key performance indicators
- Ensure the financial strength and sustainability of UKCF
• Governance
- Ensure UKCF complies with its charitable deed and all relevant laws and regulation
- Oversee the identification and management of risk
- Agree or ratify all policies and decisions on matters which might create significant risk to the organisation, financial or otherwise
- Set and maintain a framework of delegation and internal control
- Act reasonably and prudently ensuring the organisation takes expert advice when needed
• Supporting
- Be an ambassador for UKCF at a local and national level
- Support our strategic positioning with key stakeholders
- Introduce new contacts to UK Community Foundations that can help inform or further our work
- Provide advice and support to the Chief Executive and senior management team
- Participate as appropriate with our members, in order to build your understanding of community foundations in a wider context
• Selection
- Appoint and determine the remuneration of the Chief Executive
- Appoint the Chair of trustees, Vice Chairs and Treasurer from amongst the Board members
- Agree the appointment of the auditors
Commitment
We ask all trustees to commit to the following:
- Consider the organisation in all decisions, and have a clear understanding of UKCF’s purpose and mission
- Act in the best interests of UKCF at all times and manage conflicts of interest
- Reflect the organisation's vision and values, strategy and major policies at all times
- Contribute specific skills, interests, contacts and support to the organisation in its activities
- Prepare for and regularly attend meetings of the trustees, including quarterly trustee meetings, committee meetings (if applicable) and the AGM
- Maintain good relations with, and provide encouragement to, senior managers and other staff
- Take part in training sessions provided for the benefit of the trustees
- Help to promote the organisation to a wider audience
All trustees are expected to attend quarterly Board meetings and a trustee away day once a year. These are held during the working day, online or in person and involve approximately 2 hours in the meeting as well as preparation time.
In return we offer the chance to help shape and contribute to the governance and future direction of our work across the UK. With a new leadership team in place and a renewed focus on building our strategic positioning, profile and partnerships, this is an exciting time to be joining UKCF.
The role offers an opportunity to be part of a national network of people and organisations driven by the desire to make a positive difference to the communities they serve. You will have the chance to represent UKCF at national events and are encouraged to meet and engage with local community foundation members across the network.
This position also provides personal professional development opportunities, including:
- Experience for non-executive director positions
- Leadership, governance and strategy in the charity sector
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities for the executive team
- Risk management, influencing, financial literacy, communications and other professional skills development
You will be supplied with an induction pack, containing key resources and Charity Commission guidance. We will arrange induction meetings with fellow Trustees, the Chief Executive and an opportunity to meet the wider team through departmental “meet and greet” sessions. If you are a first-time trustee, we will offer you a mentor to work alongside you as you settle into the role. On an ongoing basis, we provide trustee training on relevant governance topics.
We are committed to making adjustments or supporting any additional needs Trustees might have to be able to undertake the role fully.
Terms
Appointments are for an initial 3-year term, and trustees can serve for a maximum of 2 terms.
This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses can be claimed.
How to apply
Please submit a copy of your CV or biography, along with a supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with UKCF’s vision for a diverse and dynamic Board. Closing date for applications is 1st September.
The Nominations and Governance Committee will consider all applications and then invite shortlisted candidates to interview w/c 15th September.
If you are interested in the post of trustee but have questions or would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate to contact the CEO, Emma de Closset, by using the contact details on our website.
Data Protection
The information given on in your application will be used to create a shortlist for interviews. Any data about you will be held securely with access restricted to those involved in dealing with your application in the recruitment process. Your application will be kept on file for a maximum of six months and then destroyed. Submission of your application indicates your consent to the data being used in this manner.
Every UK community should have access to an agile community foundation, known for identifying local need and providing resources that empower change.




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Romsey charity looking for volunteer Trustees – do you have some time to spare to support this long-established and well-known local cancer support charity?
Romsey Cancer Support Centre (Jane Scarth House and Jane’s Charity Shop) is looking to appoint two Trustees. Applications from people with experience in finance and fundraising are specifically welcomed. We would be looking for someone to start as soon as convenient and to serve for an initial term of 3 years.
All the information about our charity and what is involved in being a Trustee with us can be found in our Information Pack.
If you are interested, have questions or would like to know a bit more about what is involved then please contact Bridget Brook by email giving your email and phone number and we will arrange to have a call or meet up.
This recruitment round does not have a closing date and we will be interviewing and appointing as we receive applications.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference for people affected by cancer? Tenovus Cancer Care is seeking new Trustees to help guide our charity at a pivotal moment in our history.
We’re especially keen to hear from individuals with experience in:
· Finance, audit & risk management
· Digital
· Retail
· Fundraising
· Business / entrepreneurship
· Health inequalities
For over 80 years, Tenovus Cancer Care has been giving help, hope, and a voice to people affected by cancer across Wales. Each year, we support thousands of people through our dedicated nurses, counsellors, and benefits advisors - and with cancer diagnoses rising, our work is more critical than ever.
We are eager to expand our diversity and are committed to building a Board that reflects the broad communities we serve.
A copy of our Trustee Recruitment Pack is attached.
Deadline: 21 August 2025
Interviews: 9-11 September 2025
Deadline: 21 August 2025
Interviews: 9-11 September 2025
If you’re ready to share your skills and time to help shape our future, we’d love to hear from you.
We are here for everyone affected by cancer We offer information, advice and specialist support to everyone who needs it.
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Would you like to become a Trustee?
Each year we seek new volunteers to join our board of trustees, bringing with them the skills and experience we need to work for a better future for nature, people and the green spaces we all love across Rotherham and Sheffield.
As well as an enthusiasm and passion for our work, we are looking for people with the skills to help govern the Trust.Experience of working in a decision-making group is very helpful as well as a good local knowledge of Rotherham and/or Sheffield. You would need to be able to commit to attending our Annual General Meeting (held in October) and at least four board meetings per year, which require some preparatory work..
This year we are especially keen to hear from people:
- Have expertise in strategic HR, staff health & wellbeing support
- Commercial, business acumen, profit for purpose experience (with reference to our consultancy)
- Have a good knowledge of communities and/or natural environment in Rotherham
- Can represent more of our diverse community in Sheffield & Rotherham
To find out more have a look at the role description visit our website
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St Michaels and All Saints Charities
Role: Trustees
Location: Oxford
Salary: Voluntary role; out of pocket expenses may be claimed and investment in trustee development is provided
About us
St Michael’s and All Saints’ Charities are based in Oxford and comprise several historical charities whose purpose is to support the Church of St Michael at the North Gate in Central Oxford and to award grants to charities and other organisations where appropriate in the City of Oxford and Oxfordshire. The Charities have a long history dating back to the Charter of 1612 under the Great Seal of James I, on display in the Saxon Tower of St Michaels, but are also proud to be able to support both church, city of Oxford and Oxfordshire more broadly in the 21st century and beyond.
The Charities help St Michael’s to continue to be an active church community in the heart of Oxford, with the Vicar acting as City Rector with Oxford City Council and working pastorally with city centre businesses and visitors. The Charities support the upkeep of the church buildings allowing the church to be open every day for personal quiet and for the enjoyment of its historical heritage.
In awarding grants the Trustees (also known as Feoffees) have been able to support local charities over many years which focus on community benefit and relief of hardship, especially those working with the homeless, refugees and young people. These charitable objectives are supported through the income from its permanent endowment which comes substantially, although not exclusively, from property in Oxford.
The Trustees strive to continuously improve the governance of the Charities and are now actively seeking new Trustees to join their dedicated and collaborative board to provide strategic support in their field of expertise and support overall governance and leadership of the organisation.
We are looking for candidates who are willing to develop a sympathetic understanding of the work of the Charities and are experienced in working in an environment governed by a legislative/regulatory framework, be it charitable, non-profit or private sector.
The Charities invites expressions of interest for the following roles:
· Chair Designate of the Board of Trustees; the current Chair plans to retire from the role in 2026
· Trustee who would join the Charities’ Property and Investment Subcommittee.
Our priority is to increase both the legal and financial or investment management expertise on our Trustee board and so applicants should be able to evidence experience in at least one of these two areas.
The Charity has two subcommittees which have delegated authority to oversee various elements of governance and compliance:
· Property and Investment subcommittee which oversees the financial governance of the charity in relation to financial performance, risk and sustainability and property management and investment and ensuring policies, systems and processes are fit for purpose.
· Grant subcommittee that scrutinises governance, systems and processes and monitors impacts and outcomes.
We also ensure that trustees feel supported in their role and offer mentoring to new trustees during their induction period as well as ongoing support and training.
The Charities welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or other category protected by law.
For full details of this rewarding opportunity and how to apply, please download a recruitment pack.
If you would like to discuss the trustee role before applying, contact Louise Packer, Clerk to the Feoffees.
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Could you help shape Mind in Kingston’s future and support more people with mental health needs?
We’re a passionate, independent local charity working across the Royal Borough of Kingston, affiliated with national Mind. Our vision? A world where everyone experiencing a mental health problem receives the support and respect they deserve — and we won’t stop until that happens.
We’re now looking for new Trustees to help lead us forward. We’re looking for people who can:
- Think strategically and creatively
- Lead the organisation towards fully achieving its commitment and ambition
- Scrutinise the impact we’re having
- Communicate clearly and sensitively in large group discussions
- Use independent judgement to make decisions on behalf of the organisation
- Be committed to our mission, vision and values.
Role Highlights:
- Time Commitment: 4–8 hours per month (meetings held online)
- Voluntary role with expenses paid
- Trustees receive: Induction, training, expenses, and skill-building opportunities.
We are Mind in Kingston. We fight for mental health. For Respect. For Support. For you.
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Charity Trustee
Voluntary role
10-14 days per year
Change lives, shape your community
Role details:
- Collective responsibility for overall management, governance and strategic direction of the charity in accordance with governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines
- Voluntary trustee role, all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
- We are particularly interested in people with experience in human resources, finance, technology and/or equity, diversity and inclusion
We are looking for new people to join our Board of Trustees, and help to govern our charity. This is an exciting opportunity to put your skills, knowledge and experience to use.
To ensure our board is reflective and representative of our local communities and workforce, we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities. Currently we are particularly seeking to increase the involvement of people under the age of 35, people with a disability, people of colour and/or LGBT+ people on our Board.
We are an advice charity based in Derbyshire, our advice makes a real and lasting difference to thousands of people, and we want you to help us continue to make a difference.
Closing date: When a suitable candidate is found
Job Type: Volunteer
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Trustee - CADD
We are looking for a trustee with a Paediatric Therapy specialism to join the established Board of Trustees. This is an opportunity to join the charity at an exciting time of great development.
We're inviting applications from:
- A Paediatric Therapist - Physiotherapist /Occupational Therapist
- Minimum 2 years Paediatric experience
- HCPC registered
- Currently practicing (NHS/Private/Charity)
In addition, it would be useful but not essential if the applicant also has:
- Experience in community setting
- Knowledge of the charity sector
- Previous Trustee or equivalent experience
- Management experience - under financial reporting, HR and quality measures.
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West Horsley Place Trust is a thriving arts charity with many successes and enormous potential to grow. We are the custodians of a 400 acre estate in Surrey and have a mission to transform this once private residence into a place that improves people’s wellbeing throuh culture, heritage and nature.
We are looking for a Finance Committee Chair and additional trustees representing the following areas of expertise: Legal / Heritage Buildings / Environment and Sustainability / Building and Conservation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
To succeed in this role, you need to be enthusiastic, open, collaborative and professional with a willingness to share your expertise and a keen understanding of the challenges faced by small charities.
You will support and demonstrate our core values, by being:
- Inclusive, collaborative and open to all, seeking to embrace wide audiences
- Community-focused – both of place and in practice
- Warm and welcoming
- Innovative and encouraging
- Embracing of partnerships
- Open and honest
Commitment
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of renewing this appointment for a further two terms to a maximum of nine years in total.
Time commitment includes:
- Six board meetings per year (some online/hybrid)
- Review of board papers ahead of meetings
- Attendance at subcommittees or advisory groups
- Annual away day
- Occasional ad hoc support between meetings
The Finance Committee Chair will also attend and chair six Finance Committee meetings per year (some online/hybrid)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a trustee, your core responsibilities will include:
- Contributing to the shape of the company's mission, values and long-term strategy
- Supporting the Board and operational team with expertise and advice for your professional area
- Reviewing and commenting on management reports provided to the Board
Governance and Compliance
Each trustee, as part of the trustee team, will:
- Ensure the Trust complies with legal, financial, and regulatory obligations
- Monitor financial planning, budgeting and risk management
- Uphold high standards of governance and accountability
- Stay up to date on current trustee good practice
- Promote the work of the Trust across professional networks
- Support fundraising initiatives as required and help build partnerships
Participation and contribution
Additionally all trustees will:
- Attend as many Board meetings as possible and the annual away day
- Provide challenge and support in a respectful, constructive and collegiate way
- Actively contribute to meetings and subcommittees or advisory groups that the trustee is a member of
- Maintain confidentiality and declare conflicts of interest where relevant
Becoming a Trustee
Being a trustee is a valued volunteer role with significant responsibility. Training will be provided to all new Trustees, and an ongoing programme of refresher training is in progress for existing Trustees. This ensures we all share a common vocabulary of governance and good practice and have a common understanding of our role and responsibilities and how we can best support the charity.
As a Board we share good practice with each other, and we support and guide the operational team through our sub-committees and advisory groups.
Expenses for travel as allowed by HMRC for trustees will be paid.
Governing principles
We work closely to the principles enshrined in the Essential Trustee, specifically we expect all Trustees to:
- Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit;
- Comply with your charity’s governing document and the law;
- Act in the charity’s best interests;
- Manage the charity’s resources responsibly;
- Act with reasonable care and skill;
- Ensure the charity is accountable;
- Reduce the risk of liability.
We are a 400 acre estate, listed manor house and walled garden with the mission to improve people's lives through culture, heritage and nature




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We are seeking Trustees with skills and experience in marketing or the legal context for asylum and refugee resettlement, to join our Board our friendly and committed board.
Who are TFSW?
We help refugees and people seeking asylum who have suffered trauma, oppression and war, and those working with them. As the first and originally only agency providing refugee trauma specialist support in the southwest, we provide vital free, long-term 1-1 and group psychotherapy and counselling to people fleeing torture, oppression and war.
About the Role
Our Trustees work collaboratively to meet our legal responsibilities to govern the charity, including:
- Defining TFSW’s long-term direction and furthering its charitable purposes.
- Ensuring it is effectively and properly run with legal and other obligations met and being accountable to those with an interest or ‘stake’ in the charity.
We use board meetings to agree and oversee our strategic priorities, monitor risks, ensure sound financial management and confirm the charity’s assets are being used appropriately. All TFSW Trustees additionally bring individual skills and experience that are much valued. We are currently seeking Trustees with skills and experience of:
- Marketing and Communications. There are no specific additional responsibilities for this Trustee, however, having recently updated our brand, website and guidelines the Board would be enriched by a Trustee who can advise and guide on how we can utilise this refresh in the growth of the charity.
- The legal context for asylum and refugee resettlement. We have benefited from a Trustee with this knowledge who has stepped down at our AGM after many years on the Board. While there are no additional responsibilities, the awareness of the legal context for our work is a great help and we would be enriched by a Trustee who brings this awareness to our Board.
This is a voluntary role, but we can pay Trustees’ expenses. The time commitment for all Trustees is approximately 22 hours per year (under 2 hours per month).
We have a committed and supportive board with a diverse skillset and are currently recruiting in areas we could enhance our overall skillset. We are striving to be more representative of the diversity of the communities we serve and we warmly and actively welcome those with lived experience of the asylum or refugee resettlement process to apply. To be more representative of gender and ethnic diversity more broadly, we would also welcome applicants from the Global Majority and male applicants.
We are an extremely supportive team and, as you will see reflected in our person specification, your commitment and capability are more important than a long list of experiences and qualifications. You do not have to have experience of being on a board; we can support you with training in your responsibilities. If you have any learning differences or styles that will require adjustments during this learning process, we will be happy to discuss and support your needs.
What difference will you make?
This is a great opportunity to use your skills and experience to help refugees and people seeking asylum. You will make a big impact and have the chance to work alongside a friendly and committed board.
Before you apply
The TrusteeWorks Team are supporting Trauma Foundation South West with their Trustee recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. To apply please submit your CV/LinkedIn Profile, along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join TFSW, the skills and experience you will bring to the board and what you would hope to get out of the role. If you’d like to have an informal conversation before applying, we’d be happy to speak with you.
We improve mental health in people fleeing torture, oppression and war and those who work with them.

The Sociological Review Foundation, a registered charity that exists to advance public education on the subject of sociology and related disciplines, is looking to appoint an individual to join the Board of Trustees during an exciting time of organisational growth and development. We are looking to appoint a trustee with experience in fundraising, partnerships and marketing/enterprise development.
What We’re Looking For
We are inviting expressions of interest from individuals who bring experience in one or more of the following:
· Fundraising, philanthropy or donor engagement
· Corporate or academic partnerships
· Social enterprise or charity income generation
· Marketing or strategic communications in the non-profit sector
Your responsibilities as a trustee will include the following:
● To work with other trustees to ensure that the Foundation complies with its articles of association, pursues and works within its mission and charitable objectives, functions within relevant legal and financial requirements, and applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives
● To provide guidance on the Foundation’s fundraising, partnership and income generation strategy in collaboration with the Deputy CEO Fundraising
● To support the development of sustainable funding models and strategic growth initiatives
● To offer insight into market positioning and audience engagement
● To be aware of, and conform to, the responsibilities of a trustee and company director
● To participate in at least three Board meetings each year, as well as the Annual General Meeting. Some of these meetings will take place on Zoom, others in person (in London or other cities in England)
● To commit up to one hour per week on average to the role, including Board meetings
● To play an ambassadorial role and promote the Foundation
● To act in the best interests of the charity and to comply at all times with its policies and procedures.
This is not a paid position; however, travel and any childcare expenses while on trustee business will be covered in line with our expenses claim policy.
Previous experience as a charity trustee is desirable but not essential. You will receive training on the duties and responsibilities of trustees at the beginning of your appointment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Become a Trustee at Sunrise Multicultural Project
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the future of Sunrise Multicultural Project.
As a trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping our strategy, ensuring we stay true to our mission, and supporting the development of initiatives that promote inclusivity and integration. We are seeking individuals with a range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences – whether in community work, finance, governance, fundraising, or marketing – who share our commitment to empowering minority groups and fostering a more connected, diverse community.
If you are eager to contribute your time, expertise, and passion, we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.