Trustees volunteer roles in evesham, worcestershire
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.
How to Apply:
To find out more about both roles and how to apply, please visit our website:
Mind in Kingston – Current Volunteer Opportunities
We are Mind in Kingston. We fight for mental health. For Respect. For Support. For you.
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Join our Board. Shape our future.
Our mission is simple but vital: to inspire and delight people of all ages with the life, work, and legacy of William Shakespeare. We are seeking to appoint new Trustees to join our Executive Board, helping to safeguard Shakespeare’s heritage and inspire future generations around the world.
As a Trustee, you will help shape the future of an independent charity with international reach. This is a chance to:
· Play a central role in caring for and making accessible Shakespeare’s historic homes and collections
· Support innovative learning programmes and research
· Help us thrive as a charity that relies on visitors, donors, and supporters.
We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in commercial development, finance/governance, fundraising and philanthropy, strategic arts/heritage management, property and asset management, digital engagement or brand stewardship.
We value curiosity, collaboration and a strong commitment to making Shakespeare’s legacy accessible to all. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who can help broaden the diversity of our Board.
More information can be found at http://bit.ly/3KbzPX4
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Charity Trustee
You and Me Counselling are currently recruiting volunteer trustees to complement the committee members already in their role.
This is a home working role and will be for immediate start.
Our charity
You and Me Counselling is a charitable organisation established in 2011. We are a counselling and psychotherapy service based in Hornchurch, Essex that works with children, young people, adults, and their families in the boroughs of Havering, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest. Our counsellors and therapists work both within schools and from our counselling rooms located in Hornchurch and Ilford.
You and Me Counselling are an organisational member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). This means we are fully governed by the BACP’s Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Job Description
As a trustee you will need to:
- Acknowledge emails at least once a day.
- Give a minimum of one hour per week to the role.
- Attend quarterly trustee meetings online.
- Ensure that You and Me Counselling pursues its stated objectives
- Ensure there is regular review of changes that might affect the organisation (political, financial, demographic, etc.)
- Ensure that the charity complies with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Monitor finance to ensure that the charity applies its resources exclusively for its charitable objectives.
- Uphold the good name and values of You and Me Counselling.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
- Ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
- Supervise, support and appraise the chief executive officer.
- Hold the chief executive officer to account for the management and administration of the charity.
- Ensure that the organisation acts in accordance with employment law and exercises a duty of care to its employees.
- Identify major risks to the organisation and put systems in place to mitigate or minimise the risks.
- Ensure that the organisation has a governance structure that is appropriate to a charity of its size/complexity, stage of development, and its charitable objectives
- Regularly review your own training needs and create an expectation of continuous professional development throughout the organisation.
- Ensure that trustees have an agreed code of conduct and comply with it, and that there are mechanisms for the removal of trustees who do not abide by the principles stated therein.
Person Specifications
All trustees should demonstrate the following skills and values:
- A commitment to the organisation.
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
- Good, independent judgement.
- An ability to think creatively.
- A willingness to speak their mind.
- An understanding and acceptance of their legal duties and responsibilities as a trustee
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability to evaluate and interpret management information and other data.
Specific Skills
The ideal candidate would have one of more of the following:
- Experience in law and governance
- Experience in charity fundraising
- Knowledge of counselling or psychotherapy (as a therapist or client)
- Experience in accounting or financial management
- A parent of a young person who has experience of mental health issues
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Are you passionate about supporting young people and giving back to your community?
Whether you have experience in fundraising, governance, building corporate partnerships, or simply a willingness to get involved and make a difference – we’d love to hear from you!
About us
We’re part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, a national youth organisation empowering 12- to 20-year-olds through flying, adventure training, sports, and leadership development.
West Mercian Wing supports over 900 cadets across 27 Squadrons in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, the Black Country, and overseas in Cyprus.
Each squadron has a committee, a team of trustees who support the squadron by overseeing governance, fundraising, and building community partnerships. Trustees are vital in ensuring squadrons can continue providing incredible opportunities for cadets.
Squadrons in this sector
- 156 (Kidderminster) Squadron, Army Reserve Centre, The Shrubbery, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2BY
- 187 (City of Worcester) Squadron, Cadet HQ, Perdiswell, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7JU
- 216 (Redditch) Squadron, Kohima House Army Reserve Centre, Winyates Way, North Moon's Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9PJ
- 233 (Pershore) Squadron, Pershore High School, Station Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2BU
- 1017 (Malvern) Squadron, Dukes Meadow, Barnards Green, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2BY
- 2516 (Droitwich) Squadron, Cadet Centre, Heritage Way, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8RF
Why become a trustee?
Volunteering as a trustee isn’t just about helping others - it’s about growing yourself too!
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Gain valuable experience in leadership, governance, and fundraising.
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Expand your network and become part of a supportive team.
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Make a lasting difference to young people in your community.
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Shape the future of an organisation with a rich legacy.
What’s involved?
Meetings are structured but friendly, typically every three months for around two hours. A typical agenda includes:
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Updates from the Chairperson, Treasurer, and Squadron Commander
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Funding requests and financial decisions
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Future planning, upcoming events, and key priorities
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Opportunities to contribute based on your skills and interests
Beyond meetings, involvement is flexible depending on your availability and expertise.
What we’re looking for
We welcome all backgrounds and skill levels, but we’d particularly love to hear from those with experience in:
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Fundraising
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Governance & charity compliance
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Corporate partnerships
No military background or youth work experience is required—just enthusiasm, reliability, and a passion for making a difference!
Opportunities for progression
Trustees can take on leadership roles within their squadron, support squadrons at sector or wing level, or even contribute to regional and national RAF Air Cadets governance. Some trustees also transition into squadron volunteer roles, working directly with cadets.
To join us, you’ll need to
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Be 20 years or older
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Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
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Attend an evening meeting every three months (varies by squadron)
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Bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to support young people.
Typical joining process:
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Submit an expression of interest.
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We’ll invite you to visit your chosen squadron to learn more.
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Complete a simple online application if invited.
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Undergo a DBS and background check.
This process usually takes a few weeks, depending on availability and checks.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re excited about supporting young people and helping your local squadron thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
The RAF Air Cadets offer young people exciting opportunities for personal and professional development.
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Support inclusive spirituality, education, and compassionate leadership
OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation is a registered educational charity, founded in 1996, that promotes inclusive spirituality and serves people of all faiths, and none. We train open-hearted adults to serve their communities as interfaith ministers, celebrants, and spiritual companions, supporting life’s important moments through ceremony, ritual, and compassionate care.
Organisational purpose
To benefit the public by the education of mature adults in:
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the core principles of the world’s religions, faiths, and spiritual traditions;
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principles and methods of forgiveness, reconciliation and peace-making;
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and the practice of non-denominational spiritual and pastoral service in the community.
Our Vision
is a world in which humanity awakens into an inclusive global spirituality that encompasses us all in the field of love and life.
Our Mission
is to work towards evolving consciousness in the world, by facilitating open-hearted people to awaken to inner leadership and their capacity for forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace-making.
We are currently seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our organisation. We're especially interested in individuals with experience in marketing, legal affairs, HR, adult education, fundraising, finance, or IT.
This is a meaningful opportunity to:
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Help guide an organisation where spiritual exploration meets learning, where inclusive communities flourish, and where people are supported to offer spiritual care with courage, compassion, and understanding.
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Contribute your professional skills in a nonprofit trustee role aligned with your values
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Help grow an organisation at the intersection of education, spirituality, and social transformation
What We’re Looking For:
We welcome applications from individuals with experience in any of the following areas:
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Marketing, communications, or branding
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Charity law or legal compliance
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Fundraising, development, or grant-writing
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Finance, accounting, or business planning
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Human Resources or organisational development
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Education or curriculum development
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Interfaith ministry, chaplaincy, or spiritual direction
That said, please don’t be discouraged if you don’t tick every box. If you feel inspired by our values and can uphold our Code of Ethics, we warmly encourage you to apply or get in touch for a conversation!
You do not need to be a OneSpirit minister or graduate, we welcome interest from both alumni and the wider community.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a values-led, inclusive team committed to compassion and transformation
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Support a charity making a meaningful impact in spiritual education and interfaith work
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Develop new skills in nonprofit governance and strategic leadership
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Connect with a thoughtful, heart-centred network of trustees, staff, and ministers
Commitment to Inclusion:
We believe our strength lies in the richness of our differences. We are wholeheartedly committed to building a Board that reflects the diverse communities we serve, across race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, culture, faith, identity, background, and lived experience.
Whether your path has been traditional or unconventional, whether you’re seasoned in governance or bringing your voice to a boardroom for the first time, you are welcome here.
If you feel called to contribute, we would be honoured to hear from you.
Interested in Joining Us?
At OneSpirit, there are many ways to contribute to a more compassionate and connected world. Whether through leadership, service, or spiritual growth, your presence makes a difference.
If you feel drawn to our mission and want to offer your time, wisdom, and heart to OneSpirit’s future, we’d love to hear from you.
You can learn more about our team, our work, and our organisation on our website.
Curious about the training we offer? Come and train with an organisation committed to spiritual exploration, nurturing inclusive communities of care, and creating spaces where understanding and belonging can flourish. Explore the Cherry Tree Pathway, our two-year ministry and spiritual development training, and begin your journey today. Learn more about our training from our website.
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Ealing Book Festival is a young organisation with huge ambitions. We're looking for someone with great organisational skills and experience to join the team and help us develop and achieve our objectives.
In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the secretary are as follows.
·Preparing agendas in consultation with the chair and trustees and circulating them and any supporting papers in good time
·Making all the arrangements for meetings
· Ensuring the taking of, agreement and sign off of minutes
·Checking that trustees have carried out actions agreed at a previous meeting
·Circulating agendas and minutes of the annual general meeting and any special or extraordinary general meetings (where required)
·Fulfilling the functions equivalent to a company secretary, assisting the chair and other trustees with charity reporting requirements, monitoring the policy register
·Assisting the chair with board evaluation, succession planning processes and recruitment
Person specification
In addition to the person specification for a trustee, the secretary should have the following skills, experience and qualities:
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Experience of governance and compliance procedures
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Organisational ability
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Minute-taking and report writing experience, including preparation of annual reports
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Preparation of the policy register
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Experience of board evaluation and succession planning processes
Please Note. We are ideally looking for a secretary who lives in or near Ealing. We are a small team of local residents delivering a community festival keen to build relationships across the borough. The Trustee Board meets in person.
Ealing Book Festival is a volunteer led CIO, launched in 2023. Our purpose is to run an annual book festival and events for the enjoyment of reading.
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We're excited to share an opportunity to join the Board of Trustees at The National Appropriate Adult Network — a charity dedicated to ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are treated fairly within the justice system.
If you believe in justice, dignity and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable people, this could be your chance to make a real difference. As a Trustee you’ll help oversee the organisation’s strategic direction, ensure sustainable finances, uphold legal and ethical standards — and help guide how the charity operates and delivers its vital mission.
You do not have to have been a trustee previously – we are happy to support anyone who is interested in taking up the opportunity.
Applications are encouraged from all, including from people from black and other minoritised communities and/or those with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
We are particularly keen to speak with applicants from a law, policing, fundraising, or marketing background, or who are a practising appropriate adult, but welcome applications from all those who are passionate about our cause.
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As a Digital Trustee with expertise in AI and digital technologies, including regulation of AI use within organisations, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic direction to our ethical AI adoption and digital transformation. This position is a voluntary trustee role, requiring a passionate and dedicated individual with experience in emerging tech trends, particularly in the non-profit sector and a genuine commitment to the values and objectives of our organisation.
About Us
The European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is a civil society alliance of organisations and individuals working to promote the right to a nationality in Europe. Our network brings together over 180 members in more than 40 countries. Since establishing in 2012, we have been dedicated to raising awareness about statelessness and the right to a nationality, supporting legal and policy development, and building civil society’s capacity to act. Our secretariat team of 9 is based in the UK, our Board of Trustees includes individuals based in the UK and across Europe.
We are a fully digital and paperless team, using MS365 and a CRM. We have developed and maintain innovative digital tools like the Statelessness Index (which analyses and compares how European countries are protecting stateless people and taking steps to end statelessness) and the Statelessness Caselaw Database (the first database containing case law related to statelessness in Europe, a vital tool for legal practitioners). Now we're looking forward to harnessing technology like AI and more, to continue to innovate in our work to end statelessness and protect people without a nationality.
Our vision is for a Europe where everyone is able to realise their right to a nationality.
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Founded in 1997, the Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants provides a place for refugees, migrants, and people seeking asylum to rebuild their life with support and community. From classes to casework to financial assistance, the Centre has a wide offering available for our community of over 200 people. Our approach is compassionate and human and the support we offer is long term - on average people stay with us around four years.
The current Board brings a wide range of charity and public body experience including strategy and fundraising and we are looking for skills to both enhance and complement these strengths.
The Centre has a dedicated and talented staff team led by our CEO, Andy Ruiz Palma, who joined in 2000 as an English teacher. In addition to this staff resource we have around 40 volunteers who provide direct support through activities. We also have in place accountancy support to the executive and a dedicated fundraising team.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a strong empathy with our client group and who understand how to work with organisations rooted in a local community. You will bring excellent people and communication skills and demonstrate good team-working.
We are open to applications from people looking for their first Trustee role or who may not have considered being a Trustee before and will provide mentoring to help trustees find their feet.
We are looking to recruit a deputy treasurer with:
A good understanding of financial management and reporting
A recognised accounting, finance or similar qualification
Ability to analyse and communicate financial information to the wider Board
Willingness to provide financial advice and support to the management team as needed
Knowledge and experience of fundraising finance practice in voluntary and community organisations (desirable)
Our mission is to offer people the emotional support, practical tools and sense of community they need to be happy and have a decent quality of life.
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We’re Foothold, and we’re looking for a new Honorary Treasurer.
Our Trustees play a big part in helping us to achieve our strategic objectives and meet the needs of those we’re committed to support: engineers and their families worldwide.
What will you be doing?
Our Trustees get together five times a year for a mixture of virtual and in-person meetings (four Board meetings and one training day with staff), as well as spending time before meetings reading the Board papers and preparing, totaling a commitment of 50–70 hours a year of their time.
They’re responsible for providing strategic direction and making key decisions to ensure we’re delivering on our objectives.
They serve on three Committees.
What are we looking for?
Financial and audit/risk experience (a recognised financial qualification is desirable) and strong knowledge of Statements of Recommended Practice, charity and company law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Experience gained as Trustee or Non-Executive Director in a similarly complex service-orientated organisation.
Strong understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.
What difference will you make?
Being a Trustee can bring unique opportunities
Develop skills you wouldn’t necessarily build in other roles, learn from and work with people from all walks of life. On top of this, you’ll also:
use your passion to help build a brighter future for engineers and their families
play a big role in strategically leading our charity
We are looking for a passionate and conscientious individual to join our board of trustees as the trustee dedicated to strengthening and diversifying our financial sustainability for the future. As a valued member of the Board, the role will join the team of trustees to ensure that Equality in Tourism International fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries and delivers on our vision, mission and values.
This new trustee role will assist in strengthening our financial sustainability in the forthcoming growth period.This role will combine donor development and business development expertise. The Trustee will work alongside our Operations Manager to:
- Leverage personal and professional contacts to open doors for new opportunities.
- Cultivate and manage existing and potential donor relationships, including trusts, foundations, companies, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional/EU funders.
- Identify and explore new, sustainable income streams such as consultancy opportunities, training, corporate partnerships, etc.
- Develop a strategy to grow and diversify income.This will provide financial insight to support EiT’s strategic and budget planning.This will include identifying budgeting for restricted and unrestricted funding.
- Attend relevant networking events and represent EiT at conferences, webinars, trade shows etc with the aim of cultivating financial opportunities.
- Work closely with the Co-Directors and Trustees to align fundraising and business development with EiT’s strategic goals.
Person Specification
Essential
· Relevant Business experience and Donor Development
· Commitment to Equality in Tourism’s mission and values
- Proven track record in fundraising and donor development, with success across income streams, for instance:Trusts/foundations, Corporates, HNWIs, institutional/EU funding.
- Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities, ideally with existing donor or business contacts.
- Business development skills, with experience linking fundraising to long-term financial sustainability.
- Ability to think strategically and translate ideas into action.
- Strong written communication skills.
Desirable
· Trustee experience in a previous role
· Experience in gender equality, women’s rights, international development, or sustainable tourism.
- Financial literacy, including experience with budgets, restricted/unrestricted funding, and financial planning.
- Experience of innovative or entrepreneurial approaches to income generation.
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Location: Shepherd’s Bush, West London
Time Commitment: Approx. 1–2 days per month (including quarterly board meetings and annual Away Day)
Type: Voluntary
Start Date: Early 2026
Join a unique West London charity creating lasting change in people’s lives
The Upper Room is seeking a Chair of Trustees (Designate) to join our Board in 2025/26 and, after a year of active trusteeship and shadowing, to step into the role of Chair when our current Chair reaches the end of their tenure in 2027.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate, values-led individual to help shape the next phase of our work, from strategic resilience to community innovation.
About Us
From small beginnings more than 35 years ago The Upper Room has grown into a thriving charity with an annual budget of around £650K.
Food provision has always been at the heart of what we do. UR4Meals serves approximately 40,000 meals a year, operating five days a week.
UR4Driving works with ex-offenders and young people identified as at risk of offending. We help them pass their driving theory test, and then provide free driving lessons. Last year 37 students gained a full driving licence with us. This has a significant impact on their employability and self-esteem, and dramatically reduces re-offending.
UR4Jobs helps people become work-ready, and supports their wellbeing.
We are still based in our original home at St Saviour’s Church near Shepherd’s Bush in west London.
About the Role
As Chair, you’ll lead a committed and skilled Board of Trustees, working closely with our CEO and senior team to guide strategy, ensure good governance and champion our impact.
You’ll also play a key role externally, acting as an ambassador to funders, partners and supporters.
We’re looking for someone who can
- Provide strategic leadership through a period of growth and innovation
- Foster a culture of inclusion and respect, both on the Board and across the organisation - Support and challenge the CEO, acting as a critical friend and sounding board
- Ensure excellent governance, compliance and risk management
- Represent the charity publicly, building relationships and influence
About You
We welcome candidates with prior Board experience as a Trustee, Chair or Non-Executive Director, and a strong commitment to social justice.
We especially encourage applications from those with lived experience of disadvantage, as well as those from under-represented backgrounds, including individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
We’re interested in candidates with
- A clear understanding of charity governance and the role of a Chair
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement
- A collaborative, values-driven approach
- The time, energy and commitment to make a lasting difference
Additional experience in fundraising, partnerships, organisational development or public sector engagement would be welcome, though not essential.
Time Commitment
- As a Trustee in 2025/ 26 (approx. 1–2 days per month)
- Transition to Chair in 2027, subject to mutual agreement and Board approval
- Quarterly evening Board meetings (in person in London)
- Annual summer Away Day with staff and trustees
- Optional involvement in sub-committees or events depending on interest and availability
- Representing the charity at local events
Why Now
By inviting a prospective Chair to join our Board as a Trustee in 2025/26, we can ensure a smooth, informed transition, with the support and handover of our current Chair, and plenty of time for deep onboarding and relationship-building.
The new Chair will help consolidate our growth, and lead our Board through the next chapter, ensuring our mission continues to serve those who need us most in the years ahead.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter explaining your interest and suitability to the Upper Room.
If you would like to have an informal conversation before applying, feel free to reach out via email to arrange a call.
Because we are planning for the long term we are not placing a deadline on this process. However, we aim to appoint in the first quarter of 2026.
Interviews will be held in two stages, including an in-person meeting with key Board and staff members.
Making sure nobody, socially or financially excluded in West London goes without help, supporting those in need, enabling those with potential



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Use your financial expertise to shape the future of a national bereavement charity. Aching Arms is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and provide strategic financial leadership.
Aching Arms is recruiting a committed and experienced Treasurer to oversee the charity’s financial affairs and support the Board in ensuring long-term sustainability, transparency, and compliance. This is a significant governance role within a respected organisation that provides vital support to bereaved families across the UK.
As Treasurer, you will play a central part in strengthening our financial stewardship. You will provide oversight of budgets, forecasts, cash flow, reserves, and investments, ensuring the charity has a clear and accurate financial position at all times. You will review management accounts, annual reports, and audited statements in preparation for Board approval, and ensure effective use of accounting systems such as Xero.
Working as a full member of the Board of Trustees, you will contribute to the charity’s governance, strategic planning, and risk management. Your expertise will help inform key decisions, ensuring they are financially sound and aligned with our charitable objectives. You will also maintain oversight of statutory and regulatory compliance, offering clear, accessible financial reporting during Board meetings.
The role involves constructive liaison with auditors and independent examiners, along with providing professional guidance to the Executive Team and Finance & Operations function. You will help strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures, while offering appropriate scrutiny and challenge to support robust decision-making.
This opportunity is well suited to an individual with strong financial acumen, ideally with experience in accountancy, financial management, or charity finance, who would like to contribute their skills at a strategic level. By joining Aching Arms, you will play an essential role in supporting a charity dedicated to helping families through some of their most difficult moments.
If you are motivated to use your professional skills to deliver meaningful impact, we would welcome your application.
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The Greenhouse Christian Centre is seeking to appoint a new Trustee to join our strong and committed Board. For over 70 years, the Greenhouse has offered Christ-centred hospitality, retreats, and teaching in a warm and prayerful residential environment. Our ministry continues to grow, serving more than 3,000 guests each year with a distinctive blend of welcome, worship, and spiritual refreshment.
We are looking for someone who shares our Christian faith and values, and who brings senior-level experience within a Christian residential or retreat-centre context. The role includes offering support and guidance to our Centre Director and contributing to the ongoing development of the ministry.
You will join a capable Board who care deeply about the mission and who work closely with the leadership team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who understands the heartbeat of Christian residential ministry and wants to invest in a work that is bearing fruit.
The Board meets quarterly in person, with occasional additional meetings as required.
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The Charity for Action on Spiritual Abuse (formerly Replenished Life) is on a bold mission — and we need passionate, committed individuals to join us at a pivotal moment in our journey.
Our Vision
We believe in a world where everyone who has experienced harm in a spiritual, religious, or faith-based context is:
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Heard and understood
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Properly supported
We are working towards a world where every faith and secular organisation:
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Knows how to recognise and respond to spiritual abuse
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Understands what a healthy religious or spiritual culture looks like
Why Now?
Thanks to a major Comic Relief Organisational Growth Fund grant, we are scaling up in big ways — expanding our support services, training programs, and research initiatives. With this growth comes an exciting opportunity:
We’re recruiting 3 new trustees to join our dynamic and forward-thinking board.
Who We're Looking For
We are especially keen to hear from people with skills and experience in any of the following areas:
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Financial planning and oversight
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Strategic thinking and organisational development
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Safeguarding and complaints handling
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Policy, process, and quality assurance
Whether you're already a trustee or exploring this role for the first time, if you believe in safer spiritual spaces and have time to give (around 1–2 days per month), we want to hear from you.
We are committed to building a diverse trustee board that reflects the communities we serve, and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, faiths, and none.
Why Become a Trustee?
Being a trustee is more than governance — it’s purposeful leadership. It means:
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Playing a vital role in a growing, impactful charity
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Using your skills for social good
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Collaborating with passionate, kind, and committed people
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Gaining new experience and strategic insight (great for your career or personal growth!)
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Helping shape national conversations around spiritual abuse, faith, and safeguarding
We’ll support you every step of the way with training, resources, and a friendly, engaged trustee and leadership team.
Time Commitment
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Quarterly online board meetings (weekday evenings)
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One in-person strategy day per year
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Occasional reviews or input between meetings
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Ongoing contribution to your portfolio area — within your flexible 1–2 days/month
Practical Bits
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This is a volunteer role (reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed)
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Supportive induction and ongoing trustee development provided
Ready to Make a Difference?
To express your interest, contact Ruth Appleton through charity job message
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Want a chat? Ruth is happy to talk more about the role before you apply.
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