Trustee volunteer roles

Lead the Board of the national charity dedicated to supporting disabled children, young people and their families.

Applications for this role close Monday 8th September.

Who we are

Kids is on a mission to create a world where all kinds of kids have all kinds of opportunities.

Founded in 1970, we have grown into a national organisation supporting over 22,000 children, young people and families each year across England.

We are on an ambitious journey to reach at least 120,000 disabled children, young people and their families each year by 2027. Our vision is bold yet achievable: a society where disabled children, young people and their families enjoy equal rights and opportunities.

When the world places barriers in the path of disabled children and young people, Kids speaks up. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to play, learn, grow and thrive. Our work spans from early years support to young adulthood through services such as:

• inclusive playschemes
• adventure playgrounds
• youth groups
• parent support
• mediation services
• emotional wellbeing programmes

We are currently in the fourth year of our ambitious five-year strategy focused on four bold goals: Support (delivering impactful, sustainable services), Innovate (designing new models to transform lives), Speak Up (empowering young people to be agents of change), and Sustain (building the financial and structural strength to grow). As we look toward creating a new five-year strategic plan, we seek a Chair to guide and join our Board in our ambitious work.

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our committed Board of Trustees as we enter a pivotal phase of our strategy. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of an organisation that changes lives every day.

Our Chair will lead our Board to support our growth, impact, innovation and systemic reform ambitions, all in partnership with the disabled children, young people and families that we support. The Chair will collaborate closely with our Chief Executive and develop relationships with incoming and existing Trustees, balancing respectful and constructive dialogue that blends challenge and support.

As Chair, you will provide strategic oversight, ensuring all Trustees and the Chief Executive share a clear sense of purpose and that our strategic objectives align with Kids’ vision and mission. You will lead effective governance, ensuring Board meetings achieve clear

outcomes and focus on key strategic issues. Your leadership will drive continual Board development, facilitate collaboration between our executive leadership team and Trustees, and represent the organisation to stakeholders while developing positive relationships across our community.

Who we are looking for

We seek a Chair with a genuine interest, passion and fluency in our sector. It would be helpful if our Chair could bring lived experience of disability, directly or through association. You will bring significant Board-level experience with an understanding of key governance requirements for Trustees, ideally with experience in supporting organisational change and growth.

Your experience operating at a senior executive level in the charitable, public, or private sector will be complemented by your commitment to our vision, values, and purpose, ensuring these remain front of mind in decision-making. You will demonstrate an exceptional ability to steward involvement and mutual respect, actively ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

The successful candidate will lead dynamic and constructive conversations with skill and tact, building respectful relationships with Trustees, the Chief Executive, executive leadership team and wider stakeholders. Your diplomatic and empathetic communication style will enable you to engage meaningfully with people from diverse backgrounds, while your networking skills will benefit our advocacy and partnership work.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships. We seek a leader committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, ensuring these principles guide all our work.

Most importantly, you will share our genuine passion for supporting disabled children, young people and their families, with a heartfelt commitment to creating a more inclusive society where all children can thrive.

Time Commitment:

The regular commitments include Board meetings, which are held four times a year in London in person, with an annual strategy away day every year. Our sub-committees typically meet online up to four times per year. Additional meetings with the Chief Executive and senior team will be required as needed, along with representing us at external events and meetings.

The overall time investment amounts to the equivalent of two to three days per month. Preparation time for meetings and decision-making is essential, with occasional visits to our services across England and representation at external events as appropriate.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure this role is accessible.

If you are inspired to lead positive change for disabled children, young people and their families, we would love to hear from you. This role offers the opportunity to be part of something transformative, working alongside a dedicated team that believes in doing, not just discussing.

We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability, those from underrepresented communities, and individuals who reflect the diversity of the families and children we serve. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible.

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 Monday 8th September.

Invitation to apply for the position of Society Chair

A. Description of the Society

The Society is the third oldest local conservation charity in England, founded in 1897 by many of the public figures who  campaigned to procure the passing of the 1871 Hampstead Heath Act, which saved Hampstead Heath as a public open space in perpetuity, and who went on to found the National Trust.

The Society is an unincorporated association, constituted by its contractual constitution, and is a registered charity. Its charitable objects are as follows:

3. (a)  to preserve those parts of Hampstead Heath which are subject to section 16 of The Hampstead Heath Act 1871* in their wild and natural state, and also to preserve the natural and characteristic features of the later additions to the Heath, so far as is consistent with their enjoyment by the public;

(b) to promote and maintain the amenities and characteristics of the environs of the Heath, and of the buildings and streets of Hampstead; and

(c) to promote public interest in the study of natural history, conservation, and the history of the areas referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Rule 3.

*[Section 16 provides: The [Metropolitan] Board [of Works] shall at all times preserve, as far as may be, the natural aspect and state of the Heath, and to that end shall protect the turf, gorse, heather, timber and other trees, shrubs, and brush-wood thereon.]

The Society’s geographical remit is limited to Hampstead Heath, the fringes of the Heath, and the old borough of Hampstead (now legally subsumed into the London Borough of Camden).

It is governed by a ‘general committee’ of some 15 trustees which is supported by (i) three subcommittees (each of approximately a dozen members) responsible for the distinct areas of Hampstead Town, Hampstead Heath, and local planning applications, and (ii) a Plaque Selection Panel which is responsible for the erection of plaques on buildings in Hampstead Town commemorating famous residents.

The Chair, along with principal Society officers, is elected annually at the annual general meeting.

The Society has approximately 2,000 members and is in sound financial and reputational shape. Further details of the Society may be found on the Society's website. 

B. General role of the Chair

The general role of the Society Chair includes the duties outlined in the English Charity Commission document entitled “The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do”, namely:

· help plan and run general committee meetings and in members’ meetings

· take the lead on ensuring that meetings are properly run and recorded

· take the lead on ensuring that trustees comply with their duties and the charity is well governed

· act as a spokesperson for the charity

· act as a link between trustees and committee members.

Reference should also be made to “A Chair’s Compass - A guide for chairs of charities and non-profit organisations”. 

Given the local remit of the Society, it is desirable that the prospective Society Chair should be resident in Hampstead (including West Hampstead), Belsized, Highgate or Hampstead Garden Suburb. The prospective Society Chair will be invited to join the general committee and ‘shadow’ the current Chair for the appropriate period before taking over.

C. Core and specific tasks of the Society Chair

Convene, set the agenda for, and chair bi-monthly meetings of the general committee, and approve the draft minutes of those meetings

Convene and set the agenda for the Society’s annual general meeting in June of each year, deliver a verbal annual report at that meeting, and approve the draft minutes of that meeting

Write the annual trustees’ report for inclusion in the annual return to the Charity Commission

Settle and approve the Society's annual financial statements as prepared by the Treasurer and the Society's auditors/examiners

Write a column of approximately 2,000 words for the Society's newsletter published in January, May and October

From time to time, as an observer, attend meetings of the Society's three subcommittees (Town, Heath and Planning) and the Society’s Plaque Selection Panel

Support the Society’s vice-chairs in their chairing of the Society’s three subcommittees (see above)

Oversee recruitment to the general committee and, as required, the Society's three subcommittees

As required, be the public or official face of the Society in dealings with the media, and the City of London Corporation (the freehold owner of Hampstead Heath and the sole trustee of the Hampstead Heath registered charity), Camden Council (including Hampstead Ward local councillors) and other local or governmental bodies

As required, lead (even if only in  a titular or nominal sense) campaigns run by the Society

Attend and, as required, host Society events, including the New Members Party, the Xmas Party and Society lectures (usually two to three a year)

Maintain relations with other non-governmental bodies with which the Society has regular dealings in matters of common interest, including the Vale of Health Society, the Highgate Society, the Hampstead Garden Suburb Residents Association, the Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum,  Heath Hands, the Kenwood Estate, Keats House, Camden History Society, the London Forum and Civic Voice

Identify, and suggest to its editor, items for inclusion in the Society's newsletter

Company Secretary Weston Park Foundation (WPF)

About us

Who We Are

The Weston Park Foundation (WPF) is a charity governed by a Board of Trustees meeting twice yearly. The Foundation's assets run to many millions of pounds, with many of its treasures to be found within the House.  The Park is some 1,000 acres, including two Capability Brown landscapes.

WPF has a wholly owned and successful subsidiary, Weston Park Enterprises Ltd (WPEL), which trades at Weston: not just general tourism and visits, but a restaurant, cafe and an Art Gallery in the Granary, corporate hospitality, leisure and cultural tour residential stays in the House, major events in the Park, as well as six holiday rentals. 

Since its inception in 1986, the trustees have been able to restore the House and its possessions, the park, and the gardens to a condition not seen for centuries. Exciting new projects are in the pipeline aimed at increasing and diversifying income streams.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Weston Park is dedicated to operating in a socially responsible and sustainable manner. We understand the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance factors in delivering long-term value to our stakeholders, including employees, customers, partners, and communities.

Our ESG policy serves as a framework to guide our actions, ensuring we integrate these principles into our business practices. We believe this approach will help us create lasting value and contribute to a sustainable future.

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint someone with relevant experience to act as Company Secretary to the Board of Trustees of WPF as well as sit on the Audit Committee.  In addition to support the role of CEO of the organisation in terms of corporate governance and best practices of the charity.

We are seeking an individual who is committed and passionate about heritage and the positive impact it can have on communities.

Skills and knowledge.

Experience of running or advising a commercial /quasi-commercial organisation or a charity is essential; as is an ability to cope with financial accounts and projections and strong knowledge of corporate governance.  Knowledge of charity law and procedure is not essential, but would be helpful.

A legal background will be useful, in terms of fulfilling the role of Company Secretary, closely monitoring ongoing developments in collaboration with the Chairman and the Chief Executive, all the while providing informed advice as needed.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, accompanied by a readiness to engage in constructive and collaborative decision-making is essential.

We would welcome guidance on various governance issues, which encompass key areas. 

-      Offering support and direction to the Chair of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Chair of the Audit Committee regarding their governance responsibilities, in alignment with established policies and best practices. Special care is taken in reviewing meeting minutes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the records.

- Advising on procedural matters, including the delegation of powers

- Drafting terms of reference for committees

- Defining internal cross charge arrangements

- Hearing rare appeals related to dismissals or other employment claims

- Assisting with periodic tenders for professional services

- Committing to the promotion of diversity, equality, and inclusion, while fostering a culture of respect, learning, and understanding.

Commitment

The role of Company Secretary is voluntary but the postholder will receive an annual honorarium of £7k. Travel expenses for attending meetings can be covered if necessary. There are two Trustee Board meetings annually (Audit Committee meetings are held during these Board meetings) and five Executive Committee meetings. Active participation in this Committee is essential for strategic planning and related activities.

Application Process

The Weston Park Foundation is dedicated to fostering diverse and inclusive practices.  We invite applications from individuals who share our passion for preserving our charity's heritage.

We are Coram, changing lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever. Join our Board and be part of our bold and ambitious vision.

Applications close Monday 15th September.

Location: Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ

Who we are

Coram is the UK’s first and longest continuing children’s charity, founded as The Foundling Hospital by Thomas Coram, helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, we are a dynamic group of specialist organisations helping more than one million children, young people and families in the UK and professionals every year across children’s rights and voice, adoption and family services, education, training and professional services.

Our vision is bold and ambitious – to be the Institute for Children, driving insight into impact, creating better chances for children, child by child, and changing the odds of the next generation through research, policy and practice development.

About the role

As Treasurer, you will chair the Finance Committee to ensure robust financial management and oversight across a diverse portfolio of services. You will also join the Investment Committee, serving as a standing member of the Audit Committee, to ensure the appropriate scrutiny of risk and financial stewardship.

Your role will involve providing strategic financial guidance to support Coram’s continued growth, overseeing risk assessment processes and financial controls, and supporting the CEO and Finance Director in presenting comprehensive financial information to the Board. You’ll be instrumental in advising the trustee body on the financial implications of our strategy and policy objectives.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide strategic financial oversight for a dynamic charity group . We need someone with demonstrable senior finance experience and expertise in financial management and strategy at board level. You should have previous experience as a trustee or treasurer of a charity, combined with commercial acumen and board-level experience in a complex organisation.

Your background should include an understanding of group structures and organisations with diverse income streams. You will also have a strategic mindset and be genuinely aligned with Coram’s mission and values, bringing flexibility and responsiveness to the role.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we develop the Coram Institute for Children and continue expanding our reach and impact across the group. This is your chance as an established finance leader to make a positive change for children in the UK and beyond.

• Time commitment

The role involves approximately 15 meetings per year, each lasting around 2 hours. This includes 4 Board meetings and 4 Finance Committee meetings, typically held in the morning. 4 Investment Committee meetings are usually held in the late afternoon, 2 Audit Committee meetings and 1 Annual Court meeting in the late afternoon or early evening. This also includes meeting and liaison with the CFO and the Group Directors.

Most meetings are held in person at our historic Coram Campus in Bloomsbury, with occasional hybrid attendance available. Meeting timings are scheduled flexibly to accommodate trustees’ availability, and we work hard to ensure the schedule works for all our volunteer trustees.

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 Monday 15th September.

About It’s Time:

It’s Time is a charity created by and for young adults who have experienced the death of a parent. Founded by people who know this grief first-hand, the charity ensures no one aged 18–35 has to navigate such loss alone. Through peer-led support, events, free group therapy, and tailored resources, It’s Time offers connection and understanding during an often isolating time. The charity also partners with universities, workplaces, and families to promote better bereavement support - recognising that grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and the help offered to young adults shouldn’t either.

The charity was founded in 2021 and we now run local peer support groups throughout England, have a year long waiting list for our group therapy and supports around 500 people in the online community.  We recognise that as we grow our needs and those of our community are changing and are looking for someone skilled in charity growth to steer us into the next phase of our development.

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, strategic, and inspiring leader to join us as Chair of the Board of Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a growing charity, providing governance, leadership, and support to a committed Board and passionate staff team.

As Chair, you will play a vital role in steering the organisation toward maximum impact for our beneficiaries, holding the Board and senior leadership to account while acting as an ambassador and public face of the charity.

Time Commitment:

• 4 board meetings annually (Tuesday evenings via Zoom)

• 1 annual in-person strategy day (usually a Saturday in London)

• Participation in any relevant sub-groups

• Ad hoc involvement in events, meetings, or training as needed

Remuneration:
This is a voluntary role. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Board in providing clear strategic direction and strong governance

• Ensure the charity meets its objectives, mission, and vision

• Support and hold the senior leadership team to account

• Represent the charity externally, acting as a spokesperson and ambassador

• Chair Board meetings, enabling effective and inclusive decision-making

• Build strong relationships with trustees, staff, and stakeholders

• Oversee financial health, governance standards, and risk management

What We're Looking For:

Personal Qualities

• A visible passion and commitment to the charity’s cause

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Gravitas to lead a growing organisation

• Diplomatic, collaborative, and team-oriented

Experience

• Senior strategic leadership experience

• Experience in growing a small charity

• Strong track record in your professional field

• Experience working with or on a Board of Trustees

• Skilled in stakeholder management and public speaking

• Confident chairing meetings and facilitating group discussions

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of the charity and civil society sectors

• Strong governance and financial oversight capabilities

• Proven ability to build and lead effective teams

Term:
The Chair will serve a three-year term, with eligibility for reappointment for one additional term.

Our partner is a leading alliance of organisations working to improve the lives of workers in global supply chains. Their mission is to promote human rights at work, uphold dignity, and eliminate exploitation and abuse.

They are seeking a qualified accountant to join the Board as Treasurer. The ideal candidate will have senior financial management experience, a clear and confident communication style, and a strong interest in ethical trade and workers' rights. Prior experience in the not-for-profit or international development sectors would be an advantage.

The Treasurer oversees the organisation’s financial health and sustainability, reviews and presents budgets and accounts, advises on financial strategy, reserves, and investment policies, and ensures robust financial controls. The role also involves chairing the Finance & Remuneration Sub-Committee and advising the Board on its financial responsibilities and risks.

Board and Committee meetings are held quarterly, in-person in London - although occasional remote attendance is possible.

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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website

Do you have a learning disability?

Would you like to volunteer and use your own experiences to have a say about what we do at Mencap?

Why we want you The Voices Council’s role is to advise Mencap’s Board of Trustees and Executive Team to help them to take decisions. They raise the important things that people with a learning disability experience and feel right now. By being a member of the Voices Council, you can help to influence and improve the lives of people with a learning disability by sharing your thoughts.

Why we want you

The Voices Council’s role is to advise Mencap’s Board of Trustees and Executive Team to help them to take decisions. They raise the important things that people with a learning disability experience and feel right now. By being a member of the Voices Council, you can help to influence and improve the lives of people with a learning disability by sharing your thoughts.

What you will be doing

• Meet in person 4 times a year with senior Mencap colleagues, Trustees and other people with a learning disability
• Be open to talking to Mencap colleagues about new things as they come up
• Share your experience and views internally within Mencap and externally in the media
• Bring up important things that people with a learning disability think, feel and experience
• Be a key part of the work that Mencap does.

The skills you need

• An interest and want to campaign and advocate for yourself and others
• Be open to share opinions about the issues facing people with a learning disability right now
• Prepared to speak up and challenge Mencap colleagues, including Executive members and our Trustees
• Be accepting and respectful of others who are working with you
• Have experience of being in a service or being supported. This could be social care, health or employment support
• Diversity in where you live and what type of living situation you have.

It will be even better if

• You have experience of or have worked with or know Mencap well
• You have had some Board and/or group meeting experiences in the past
• Have worked with external organisations and charities before
• Willing to learn about how to talk to the TV and radio if you want to do that
• You know how to raise money or have experience of business development
• You may identify as having another disability

What's in it for you

• Meet other people like yourself who help to change people’s lives. Voices Council members have told us that they have gained confidence, and it has helped them in their lives and the other things that they are part of
• Make a difference in the lives of people with a learning disability You will play a key role in how Mencap operates and thinks about things
• Learn new skills

How we will support you

• We will give you a full induction to the role and what Mencap is
• Feel supported, appreciated and valued for sharing your opinion and experience.
• All your out of pocket expenses will be paid according to our policy.

Disclaimer

• There will be a selection process for this role.
• If you are in a paid group already, you may have to resign if you successfully join the Voices Council.

Accessible applications are encouraged and supported

We accept lots of different ways to apply to this volunteer role:

1. You can send us a video
2. You can send us an audio recording
3. You can send in an easy read application by email or post​

About Mencap

Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

Voluntary Director

St Mary Redcliffe Church Lands Charity

In-person and online early evening meetings Bristol

Approximately 10 hours per month

With a history spanning over 800 years, St Mary Redcliffe Church Lands Charity is a charitable trust managing the historic endowment of St Mary Redcliffe Church, It provides long-term stability, support, and funding to St Mary Redcliffe Church and the parish. ​ They manage a £27 million trust fund, historic properties, and charitable grants to ensure the flourishing of the church and community

It is a time of change in Redcliffe.  Amidst the major construction in the north, a wider Neighbourhood Development Plan heralds a period of transformation.  There is a plan to revitalise Redcliffe Way, making it a vibrant mixed-use area that connects the north and south of the parish along with a new community hub and a blend of housing, commercial spaces and public amenities, fostering a lively neighbourhood.

St Mary Redcliffe Church Lands Charity is managed by a board of Voluntary Directors of the Trust, which itself is the Trustee, and they are looking to source several high calibre individuals who can contribute to the day-to-day work and ongoing development of this long-standing, busy charity. 

Main Responsibilities: Strategic planning, financial oversight, governance, and community engagement. ​

We welcome applicants with experience in:

• Accountancy & Finance ​
• Asset Management
• Charitable Grant Making ​
• Charity & Real Estate Law ​
• Faith-Based Leadership
• Property Management & Surveying ​

First-time trustees are encouraged to apply! ​ Living or working in the parish is an advantage, and candidates must be sympathetic to the principles of the Church of England. ​

For further details and to apply, please send your CV to Leighann Beck quoting reference JO2563

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: ​ We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief. ​

Are you passionate about social media and can lead a small team? We're looking to recruit a Lead Volunteer for our Social Media Team. We’re looking for someone who has a passion for promoting a small charity supporting a rare condition and has the ability to support a volunteering team as well as plan and use platforms and tools for social media including Canva, Google Drive and other digital platforms.

The Social Media Team develops and promotes Burning Nights CRPS Support’s communications online, using social media platforms as widely as possible, in order to maximise our impact and to inspire actions in the public, healthcare professionals, communities and businesses. The promotion of our activities will raise awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and provide support and empowerment to the CRPS community. Communications will also run in line with Burning Nights CRPS Support's campaigns strategy/plan.

This is a flexible volunteering opportunity, which means your commitment can be balanced around your lifestyle - being part of a team to ensure that communications to our community and supporters are up to date and timely.
You will provide leadership for your team and support the development of a communications plan for the charity.

Key Tasks and Objectives
You will lead and support an overarching communications strategy, direction and plans for Burning Nights CRPS Support's Social Media/online communications, create engaging content, supervise the team and encourage high standards.
Tasks may include:

• Managing the Social Media campaigns across social media, which includes overseeing engaging content, writing and editorial, design and artwork from The Social Media Team.
• Help develop social media campaigns and day-to-day activities.
• Prepare graphics for sharing across channels.
• Monitor the impact of social media campaigns; Analyse, review and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize the charity’s reach.
• Scheduling and posting social media content.
• Capture and report on monthly data from across all social media platform.
• Lead on Social Media meetings or the social media section of Comms meetings.
• Work with the whole Comms & Marketing Team including the Lead Communications & Marketing Volunteer to provide relevant content for their teams to use on social media, providing training/coaching where appropriate.
• Develop, manage content and maintain social media objectives and targets.
• Supporting the Social Media Team to ensure our social media platforms are regularly updated.
• Supporting with the development, preparation and implementation of Burning Nights CRPS Support's Social Media strategy in conjunction with the overall Comms strategy.
• Encouraging others to comment on our posts and share them with others, to ensure that our communications reach a wide range of stakeholders and diverse audience.
• Increasing the numbers of followers and engagement across our social media channels - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok and X, using appropriate tools and utilising relevant channels to reach diverse audiences.
• Monitor, analyse and report on the performance of social media channels/activities using tools like Metricool, Buffer and Google Analytics, feeding back monthly to the Lead Comms Volunteer and the trustees, using the data to inform future activities.
• Keep up to date with the charity and healthcare sectors, events and news, and suggest content to promote through our social media feeds.
• Support new volunteer Social Media Team members ensuring they understand their role or assign them their role.
• Act responsibly with data held by Burning Nights CRPS Support that you may access as part of your role, adhering to guidelines and policies and reporting any concerns or possible breaches to Burning Nights CRPS Support's Data Protection Officer/Lead.

Key Skills or Qualifications

• Experience of using social media platforms, other online tools and Communications to generate interest in a charity, business or project.
• Experience of managing a team and projects.
• The ability to inspire people to act and get involved internally and externally.
• Ability to transform small snippets of information into interesting and engaging stories suitable for social media platforms.
• Good IT skills, including Google Drive, Canva, Buffer, Word and Excel.
• Experience of managing multiple campaigns, with excellent organisational and time management skills, delivering effective targeted outcomes.
• Be proactive and show initiative, with the ability to volunteer unsupervised.
• Genuine interest in supporting a small charity and a passion for campaigning for a healthcare charity.
• Be motivated and enthusiastic with proven experience and is passionate about social media and marketing, and producing tangible results.
• Good interpersonal skills dealing with people sensitively and respectfully from a wide range of backgrounds
• Strong strategic development, project management and articulate communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy, with succinct writing and proof-reading skills
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other volunteers and staff.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and structure work schedules.
• Ability to be innovative and creative.
• Ability to be flexible and have a 'can do' approach.
• Friendly, approachable manner - able to build rapport with a range of partners and staff, and provide a collaborative team environment.
• Confidence in communicating on Zoom or by email.

Key Benefits

• Voluntary Experience: Gain practical real-world experience working in social media management.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with a passionate team working on projects.
• Personal Development: Develop your skills in social media marketing, content creation, and community engagement.
• Portfolio content for future job applications.
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Training and Support

• Full induction to our organisation, as well as check-ins, ongoing training, supervision and support from the Communications & Marketing Lead Volunteer, Volunteer Co-ordinators, Trustees and the Volunteer Team.
• Relevant and ongoing training for your volunteer role.
• Regular updates on charity activities.
• Support, advice and guidance from Charity team.
• After 3 months volunteering, all volunteers are eligible for additional training courses (reasonable cost).
• Out-of-pocket expenses, approved in advance will be reimbursed.

Job Title: Non Executive Director – Nistad Foundation

Location: Remote (with potential occasional travel for board meetings) Commitment: Part-time, Voluntary

About the Nistad Foundation

The Nistad Foundation is at the forefront of fostering a Responsible, Ethical, and Safe approach to Artificial Intelligence (RES AI) globally, with a particular focus on the United States, United Kingdom, and Africa. As emerging technologies reshape industries, societies, and economies, the foundation is dedicated to preparing communities and institutions to navigate this new frontier responsibly. Our vision is to be a leading global organization in talent and leadership development, equipping individuals and organizations with the skills necessary to engage AI with ethical foresight.

Through initiatives focused on digital skills development in cybersecurity, software development, data science, and policy advocacy, the Nistad Foundation seeks to close the digital skills gap, especially in underrepresented communities. We champion youth and women as key contributors to digital transformation by providing them with training, mentorship, and pathways into the technology workforce. A central part of our mission is to build evidence-based policy frameworks guiding safe AI deployment and advocating for inclusive and sustainable technological growth.

Role Summary

As a Trustee of the Nistad Foundation, you will play a critical role in overseeing the governance and strategic direction of the charity. Trustees ensure that the foundation remains compliant, financially stable, and aligned with its charitable objectives. You will act as a proactive advisor to the executive director and staff, advocate for the foundation’s work, and contribute your expertise to support the foundation’s mission.

We are looking for candidates with prior charitable foundation experience who are committed to ethical governance and enthusiastic about the foundation’s mission. Trustees are expected to act as ambassadors, supporting fundraising efforts and leveraging their networks to help drive the foundation’s initiatives forward.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance and Compliance

• Ensure good governance practices are upheld, aligning with the foundation’s charitable mission and ethical standards.
• Confirm compliance with the Nistad Foundation's governing document, charity law, company law, and other relevant legislation.
• Monitor and manage risks, ensuring timely remedial action when needed.
• 2. Board Participation and Oversight
• Prepare for and actively participate in board meetings, contributing to discussions, working groups, and the development of board papers.
• Contribute to setting the foundation’s strategic direction and evaluating performance against charitable objectives.
• Provide ongoing monitoring and support for the Executive Director’s performance.

3. Financial and Resource Management

• Maintain oversight of the foundation’s budget and financial health, ensuring sustainability and stability.
• Ensure the effective and responsible use of the foundation’s assets, financial resources, and material and human resources.
• 4. Advisory and Strategic Support
• Offer guidance in areas of specific expertise, advising the Executive Director and staff on relevant policies and procedures.
• Lead and contribute to developing policies and procedures that reflect good practice, ensuring their implementation.
• 5. Advocacy and Fundraising
• Act as an ambassador for the foundation, advocating for its work and ethical values.
• Assist in diversifying and developing sustainable funding streams by promoting the
• foundation among personal and professional contacts.
• Support fundraising efforts by identifying opportunities, fostering relationships, and
• providing strategic insight.
• 6. Strategic Development and Performance
• Collaborate with the board to identify and monitor strategic risks, ensuring the foundation’s mission and reputation remain safeguarded.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and refinement of the foundation’s strategic direction, ensuring alignment with charitable objectives.
• Ideal Candidate Profile

- Connections within ai/Technology background

The Nistad Foundation seeks individuals with the following qualifications and experience:

• Experience in charitable foundation governance, ideally within the technology, policy, or social impact sectors.
• Commitment to the foundation’s mission and values, particularly in the areas of responsible and ethical AI.
• Financial Acumen with an understanding of budgeting, financial oversight, and resource management.
• Advisory Skills in areas such as fundraising, policy development, staffing, partnerships, or governance.
• Interpersonal and Advocacy Skills with a demonstrated ability to leverage personal and professional networks in support of a mission-driven organization.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking with the ability to assess complex issues, set priorities, and make sound decisions.
• Time and Dedication to devote to meetings, preparations, and proactive support as needed. Why Join the Nistad Foundation?

As a Trustee of the Nistad Foundation, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the ethical trajectory of artificial intelligence on a global scale. This is a chance to contribute your skills, insights, and network to a dynamic and impactful organization working to bridge the digital skills gap and champion responsible AI practices.

Our partner is a highly respected professional membership organisation and charity working to shape fair and effective immigration and asylum law, supporting over 1,000 legal professionals and advocate for justice and human rights.

They are seeking a qualified accountant with strong financial oversight experience, with some charity sector experience, to serve as Treasurer. The post holder will have solid experience in financial management and governance, with the ability to communicate financial matters clearly, as well as a strong interest in social justice.

The Treasurer will monitor the organisation’s financial health, guide long-term planning, chair a funding decision panel, and ensure robust financial controls are in place. They will review budgets, management accounts, and annual reports, and act as a signatory for major transactions.

The Board meets eight times a year (for approximately 2 hours), and the funding panel meets six times annually. Most meetings are held online, with occasional in-person meetings in London. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 1-3 hours per month.

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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles, please visit the AfID website.

Be Our First Charity Manager: Lead SUNSHINE's Day-to-Day Operations

Are you a proactive leader ready to use your skills for a cause that truly matters?

SUNSHINE, a brand new 100% volunteer-run charity, is seeking our first Charity Manager to lead our daily operations. We need a committed and reliable individual to guide us from our crucial start-up phase to a successful launch as a registered charity.

This is a hands-on role for a dependable person who believes in our mission and is eager to make a significant, lasting impact. You'll be the driving force behind our daily activities, ensuring everything runs smoothly as we establish ourselves.

What You'll Do

• Manage daily operations, from administrative tasks to volunteer coordination.

• Coordinate with our Board of Trustees to ensure our work aligns with our strategic goals.

• Help build and launch our services to combat loneliness in London.

• Ensure good governance and compliance as we grow.

We're looking for someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and lead by example. You’ll be a vital part of a small, dynamic team dedicated to bringing warmth and connection to those who need it most.

Ready to make a lasting impact and help us shine?

Apply Now.

If your heart says yes, let's talk. Together, we'll make SUNSHINE shine.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Be The SUNSHINE In Peoples Lives

Our partner is dedicated to improving awareness, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for people with heart failure. Supporting over 1,300 healthcare professionals, they promote research, education, and policy change.

They seek a qualified accountant with senior financial management experience, ideally in the non-profit sector, to serve as Treasurer. Strong analytical skills and experience in risk management, internal controls, and audits are essential, along with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.

The Treasurer will oversee financial health, advise on strategic plans, review budgets and accounts, ensure compliance, and liaise with auditors. They will work closely with the Finance Director, Chief Executive, and Board to ensure sustainability and good governance.

The Board meets 4-5 times per year (two in London), with the Finance Committee meeting three times annually, mostly online. The total estimated time commitment required for the role is 1-2 days per month (flexible).

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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.

About the role

The County Lead Volunteer is a key volunteer role within local Scouting with responsibility for providing outstanding leadership and support for the Districts within the County. The primary focus for the County Lead Volunteer is to ensure that Scouting is able to reach every young person in the County; open to all regardless of faith, colour or social background, because we believe Scouting has the ability to change lives. This is achieved by leading the team of District Lead Volunteers, and other County volunteers as well as working with the Growth & Communities Teams (employed staff) to provide enough places to meet the demand for Scouting, and by ensuring that every youth member has access to a high-quality balanced programme that is challenging, relevant and rewarding.

Key tasks

• Ensure that every Squirrel Drey, Beaver Scout Colony, Cub Scout Pack, Scout Troop, Explorer Scout Unit and Scout Network within the County is able to deliver a high-quality programme which is challenging, relevant and rewarding for every young person.
• Provide proactive line management, including coaching, mentoring and guidance to District Lead Volunteers as well as other adult volunteers in the County who directly report to you including setting objectives for their work, holding regular one-to-one meetings and reviews.
• Build and maintain a sense of County team by holding regular team meetings with the District Lead Volunteers, County Chair, County team Members and other appropriate volunteers within
  your County team to collaborate and provide peer support.
• Lead a safe, open and transparent culture around keeping young people and adults safe through our Yellow Card and key policies.
  Ensure the timely recruitment and appointment of new District Lead Volunteers where required and ensuring that interim arrangements are put in place for any vacant posts.
• Together with the District Lead Volunteers, agree the priorities for the County and produce a plan to deliver these to meet The Scout Association’s vision and strategic objectives.
• Ensure that problems within the County are resolved so that an effective volunteering culture is encouraged and District Lead Volunteers and Group Lead Volunteers feel supported to deal with challenging issues, including complaints in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the County has an adequate team of supported and appropriate adults working effectively together and with others to meet the Scouting needs of the area.
• Ensure that problems within the County are resolved so that excellent Scouting is provided to young people in the County.
• Act as an ex-officio trustee as a member of the County Trustee Board, and an ex-officio member of the Council of The Scout Association.
• Play an active part within the Regional Team by joining short MS Teams calls and in person meetings led by the Regional Lead Volunteer and twice yearly by Team England for all County Lead Volunteers to contribute to the development of Scouting within England as part of the Headquarters team.