Trustees volunteer roles in greater london

Become a trustee and support our governance and overall work with your expertise to impact transformational work to end poverty and injustice all around the world.

If you have experience in finance, audit, risk and fiduciary oversight, you can make a meaningful impact at All We Can. We work in partnership with changemakers rooted in local communities, challenging poverty, inequality and injustice and by joining the team, you'll work with us to make a real difference in the world. 

Being trustee of All We Can is a rewarding role as you get to play your part in doing international development differently based on our relational and long-term partnership model. If you’re looking for a sense of purpose, fulfilment derived from being part of a movement which is transforming international development, this can be a role for you. 

As part of the Board of Trustee’s, you will help govern All We Can in line with its charitable objectives and to maintain oversight of the organisation’s financial affairs on behalf of the Board. You will work with other trustees and the chair across all board’s areas of responsibility and contribute within your specific area of expertise.

We’re about to launch new bold five-year strategic plan covering 2025 - 2030, and we need your challenge, championing and support to deliver it.

We are committed to equity and inclusion and to continually improving the diversity of our board. We are specifically eager to receive expressions of interest from people of colour. To perform the role, you will need to be supportive of working in a Christian faith-based environment, but do not need to be a Christian.

Join our Board - Trustee Opportunities at Planning Aid for London

Do you believe everyone should have a say in how their neighbourhood changes? Planning Aid for London helps communities across the city influence decisions that shape their lives.

Planning Aid for London (PAL) is looking for two new trustees to help us deliver our ambitious five-year strategic plan.

We are entering an exciting new phase of growth as we work to become financially sustainable and expand our reach. We are especially keen to hear from applicants with experience in communications, fundraising, charity finance, and volunteer-led service delivery.

The role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping residents to have a voice in planning the future of their neighbourhoods and who enjoys working collaboratively with other trustees to make that happen.

As a trustee, your role will involve

• Overseeing and contributing to the implementation of our five-year strategic plan
• Offering an external perspective and constructive challenge
• Provide insight, challenge, and constructive support to the staff and volunteer team
• Champion PAL’s mission and help us grow our impact

You don’t need previous board experience, we’ll provide induction and support to help you succeed.

Time Commitments

• The Board meets every 6 weeks (usually online, from 6.00-7.30pm)
• There may be occasional ad-hoc meetings, agreed in advance with the Board separately
• Trustees are also invited to attend the AGM and occasional outreach events. We aim to keep meetings accessible and flexible.
• Additional hours may be required as part of fulfilling the role

​What We Offer

As a trustee, you will play a key role in shaping Planning Aid for London’s work and strengthen our organisation. You will connect with other professionals from across the built environment who share a commitment to helping communities in London to participate meaningfully in the planning process.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Commitment to Planning Aid for London’s mission and values
• Ability to work collaboratively and think creatively
• Willingness to attend meetings and follow up on agreed actions

Desirable Skills

Finance & Fundraising Trustee

We are looking for someone who can help strengthen our financial sustainability and guide sound governance as PAL grows. You’ll bring:

• Experience in finance, accounting, or business management
• An understanding of financial reporting and charity governance (or the willingness to learn)
• Insight into charity fundraising, income diversification, or donor engagement 
• A collaborative mindset, with the confidence to ask the right questions and support decision-making

Communications & Engagement Trustee

We’re seeking someone who can help raise PAL’s profile and share the impact of our work across London’s communities. You’ll bring:

• Experience in communications, PR, marketing, or public engagement
• Understanding of digital and social media strategy, including storytelling and audience growth
• Experience working with community groups, campaigns, or advocacy initiatives
• Creativity and strategic thinking to help shape PAL’s message and visibility

Additional desirable experience for both roles

• experience in the built or natural environment (planning, architecture, urban design, housing, environmental or community engagement)
   

How to Apply

Please send a short CV and cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining your interest and how your skills align with the role. If you’d like an informal chat before applying, please contact us through the form or via the contact page on the PAL website.

Deadline EXTENDED: Sunday 16th November 2025, (11:59pm)
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a short online discussion around w/c 17th and w/c 24th November.

Diversity & Accessibility Statement

Planning Aid for London’s main aim is to help support greater diversity and inclusion in the planning system. We work to empower people to have real influence over decisions about their environment and communities and welcome opportunities from anyone who would like to help us to achieve that.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive board. We especially welcome applications from people underrepresented in the planning and charity sectors including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, women, and those from lower-income backgrounds. Please let us know if you need any adjustments to take part in this process.

We are seeking a passionate and committed individual with clinical expertise to join our Board of Trustees – people who share our values and vision, and are ready to help drive strategic decision-making and ensure our continued success and impact, making a meaningful difference through our work supporting disabled people to live with greater independence.

Designability is a national charity that, for over 50 years, has created equality of opportunity for disabled people by removing barriers to independence, enabling them to live the life they choose.

Following a person-centred design approach, and by including disabled people at each point of the design process, we ensure their ideas and lived experiences are taken on board and that what we create reflects people’s needs as well as products and services they want to use. We are best known for the iconic Wizzybug powered wheelchairs for very young disabled children. To date, they have been loaned to over 1,400 children, typically aged between 14 months and 5 years, across the UK completed free of charge thanks to the support of our generous donors.

Our Trustees actively contribute to the Board of Trustees by giving firm strategic direction to Designability, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets.

We are recruiting a new trustee to bring further clinical excellence to our Board. This is a voluntary, unpaid role with reimbursed expenses and a structured induction programme.

We would welcome candidates with experience in any of the following areas:

• A leadership role, relating to clinical delivery, or clinical trials and research involving medical devices.
• Assessing organisational risk and accountability, and implementation of mitigations in a clinical setting.
• Delivery of strategy or change management in a clinical setting.  
• Significant experience of working with disabled people, including experience gained through a senior position in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation engineering or rehabilitation medicine.
• Experience in Early Years Powered Mobility, wheelchair services or provision of medical devices
• Experience of clinical governance.

You will be joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose. 

Closing Date for applications: 28th November

Interview date: Successful applicants will be offered a mutually convenient interview date, following the closing date.

Role Title: Treasurer (Trustee)

Board/Committee:  Board of Trustees and Finance, Risk and Investment Committee

Remuneration:  Travel and subsistence will be paid for attendance at meetings in accordance with the CoSRH travel and expenses policy. Board members are not remunerated for their Board/Trustee work. 

Responsible to:  The Chair of the Board of the Trustees

Regular liaison with:

· Board of Trustees

· CoSRH President

· CEO

· Director of Finance and Operations

· Sub-Committees of the Board 

· External partners at senior level 

Duration of appointment:  Three-year term (with a possible extension of a further three years)

Time Commitment:  Trustees meet four times a year in London and/or virtually. Meetings last approximately three hours.  Trustees and Council meet jointly once per year in London and/or virtually. Meetings last approximately three hours.  The Finance, Risk and Investment Committee meets four times per year virtually. Meetings last approximately two hours.  In addition, Trustees are expected to allow time for reading of papers and preparation for meetings and for occasional events such as the AGM, attending relevant external events/training and induction. 

Who we are:

The College of Sexual and Reproductive (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all. 

Can you help us?

The College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (CoSRH) is seeking an experienced financial professional to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide strategic financial leadership and make a meaningful impact on sexual and reproductive health across the UK.

As Treasurer, you will chair our Finance, Risk and Investment Committee and play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial stability, sustainability and growth over the next three years.

We're looking for a qualified finance professional (ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with senior-level experience in audit, investment and strategic financial planning. You'll bring strong governance expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to guide an organisation through growth and change.

Purpose of the role:

The overall aim of the Trustee role is to provide strong leadership, direction and expertise to the governance of the CoSRH.

The Board of Trustees (‘the Board’) is the body with the legal duty to protect the mission and vision of the CoSRH and to ensure that it is run in accordance with legal requirements.

The role of the Board is to provide good governance and leadership by:

· Determining organisational strategy

· Determining organisational statutory policy

· Ensuring the organisation’s financial stability and sustainability, and agreeing the annual operational budget

· Appointing the Chief Executive (who is overseen by the Chair of the Board on behalf of the Board)

· Providing support and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive and their staff team

· Setting and monitoring procedures for assessing and managing risk

· Taking advice from members, Council, Committees and from specialist advisors

· Ensuring good communication between the Board, the Council and the membership, and providing feedback on Board decisions and discussions to these groups

· Monitoring strategy performance

· Representing the CoSRH externally where necessary

As a charity and company limited by guarantee, Board members are charity Trustees and company directors. They do not represent any group or organisation in this role and they must act in good faith and in the best interests of CoSRH and in accordance with the CoSRH Code of Conduct.

Treasurer

Chair the Finance, Risk and Investment Committee (FR&IC) and lead the committee as follows:

· To review progress of financial elements of the strategy and make recommendations thereon to the Board of Trustees.

· To review/consider the strategic plan in context of financial and budgetary impact.

· To review the annual budget along with any constituent elements including membership pricing and make recommendations to the trustees.

· To agree specific expenditure beyond that in the approved budget of up to £125k.

· To make a virement of budgets of up to £125k

· To keep under review through regular reports the delivery of approved capital projects both from the capital investment as well as the actual compared to the projected returns.

· Advise Remuneration Committee on the affordability of any changes to pay and or benefits.

· To review the CoSRH Board Assurance Framework including mitigations, consider the total risks being carried in light of the risk appetite and undertake regular reviews of the risks by rotation.

· To receive reports at each meeting on financial performance and report as required to the Trustees

· To review the draft annual accounts along with the audit report, ensure they are prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standards and Charity Commission guidance and recommend their approval to the Trustees

· To recommend appointment of CoSRH’s external auditors to Trustees and to keep under review the performance of the auditors.

· To review the external auditors’ planning document, their annual findings, report and recommend any required improvements to financial processes.

· To monitor and review the CoSRH’s pension schemes and make recommendations for change when appropriate.

· To review and approve new Business Cases and oversee delivery of benefits,

· To consider changes to the reserves policy and make appropriate recommendations to the Board.

· To keep under review CoSRH’s Investment Policy including compliance with the ethical investment policy and update as necessary.

· To agree and review the Trustee’s attitude to financial risk and the asset allocation strategy.

· To review at each meeting the performance of CoSRH’s portfolio of investments and to receive regular reports from the Investment Managers.

· To consider changes to investment strategy and make appropriate recommendations to the Board.

· To propose the appointment of external investment managers for CoSRH, if appropriate, and to manage their performance.

· To ensure that all transfers of investment funds between managers are properly authorised by the Board.

· To report to the Board of Trustees on the performance of the investments.

Main duties and responsibilities of a Trustee

Board members are required to: 

· Ensure that the highest standards of corporate governance are observed at all times

· Establish the overall strategic direction and governance of the CoSRH 

· Approve the budget and business plan for the CoSRH including the costs of Council and its committees

· Ensure the effective, efficient and appropriate use of resources available to the CoSRH

· Oversee the delivery of planned results by monitoring and reviewing performance against agreed strategic objectives and targets

· Ensure that the CoSRH operates within the limits of its objectives and authority

· Ensure that the CoSRH is accountable to key stakeholders within and outside the health sector

· Ensure that the CoSRH undertakes its work with due regard to equality and diversity issues

· Ensure that the CoSRH complies with all relevant legislative and administrative requirements including, but not limited to, company law, charity law, health and safety, data protection and equalities.

· Ensure that an effective risk management system is in place 

· Approve the annual budget 

Board members are expected to:

· Read all Board and Committee papers in advance of meetings

· Attend and make constructive contributions to Board and Committee meetings

· Provide specialist guidance on particular areas where they have expertise

· Commit to safeguarding the good name and values of the CoSRH 

· Be a champion and ambassador for the CoSRH 

· Abide by all relevant policies and procedures of the CoSRH 

· Agree and adhere to the CoSRH Board of Trustees Code of Conduct.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

· A financial accountancy qualification or equivalent experience (eg ACA, CIMA)

· Experience of audit, investment, strategic planning and budgetary planning

· Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst keeping in mind the responsibility of being an individual trustee 

· Experience of guiding an organisation through growth and change 

· An understanding of and commitment to the values expressed in the CoSRH code of good governance 

· Confident and effective communication skills including listening skills 

· A track record of being able to process details quickly and get to the heart of an issue including financial issues 

· Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

· Understanding of the role of the Chair of Trustees, CoSRH President and CEO

· A track record of significant achievement at a senior level in the commercial private, public or not-for-profit sector

· Experience of board or committee membership in a charity, public sector or commercial organisation 

Desirable Criteria:

· Experience of board or committee membership in a charity, public sector or commercial organisation 

· Knowledge or experience of the charity sector

· Knowledge of the healthcare sector

To apply:

To apply please follow this link and upload your personal statement and CV outlining your suitability for the role. Treasurer (Trustee) job - Hybrid - College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

The closing date for applications is midday 21 November 2025.

Interviews are likely to take place w/c 1st December 2025 with the role due to commence in January 2026.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

We are a small, friendly, place-based funder seeking up to 3 new volunteer Trustees to take us into the next decade.

Opportunity – Volunteer Trustee (we have 10 currently)

Location – London Bridge/Borough High Street SE1 (hybrid meetings, in-person encouraged)

Salary - Voluntary (Reasonable expenses reimbursed)

Hours – equivalent to 1 day per month

Trustees attend 4 required board meetings each year in March, June, September, December. We also encourage attendance at our quarterly Finance Committee and/or occasional grant assessment meetings. All are hybrid meetings run from our office near to London Bridge SE1.

About Us

Wakefield Tetley Trust is a long-established grant-maker working in Tower Hamlets, Southwark and the City of London since 2008 as a joint entity, originally created in the 1930’s as two separate charities. We support people in need by funding local charities and community groups who work with individuals and communities who are marginalised or disadvantaged, for example because they have difficulty in accessing resources, face discrimination or may experience poorer social, economic and health outcomes. In 2024 the Trust made grants of £213,152 towards work in support of our aims.

The opportunity

We are looking for up to 3 community-minded individuals who might live or work in our area of benefit. You will be keen to engage in high quality grant-making through informed understanding of the needs and challenges facing the charities and communities that we support.  We always need to add to our professional skill base so if you have experience relating to governance, finance, property, strategic and operational management, that is equally welcome. You’ll play a key part in developing our future plans and, as we are looking to incorporate in the next 12 months, you will play a part in achieving that and other changes.  

Time Commitment

Being available, engaged and a sounding board for staff and other Trustees is just as important as attending 4 mandatory meetings each year. We hope you’d take up the opportunity to visit and meet with grant holder charities, and to develop your knowledge and intelligence of issues that affect people in our area of benefit.

Who You Are

We’re looking for up to three individuals who bring enthusiasm, knowledge or interest in the local area we cover (or willing to learn), commitment to sound governance and the intention to make high quality grant-making. You might have a specific social interest or issue that you want to champion, and you’ll be a collaborative team member of the Board.

We particularly welcome applications from people currently living or working in the London Boroughs of Southwark, Tower Hamlets or City of London. 

The Glyn Learning Foundation is seeking to appoint a new Trustee to the Board of GLF Schools as we enter our next phase of development.

Applications close on Friday 7th November.

Time commitment c. 6 hours per month including, 7 board meetings per year and 4-6 committees per year.

Who we are

GLF Schools was founded in 2012 with a mission to serve our communities by providing all children and staff the opportunity to grow, learn and flourish. Over the past decade, we have expanded to include 43 schools, spanning  both primary and  secondary education across Surrey, West Sussex, Croydon, Oxfordshire, Wokingham, Wandsworth and Hampshire. We are proud that GLF is one of the largest and most established multi-academy trusts in the country.

About the role

Trustees at GLF Schools are non-executive directors of the Trust and charity trustees under charity law. As a Trustee, you will share responsibility for ensuring we deliver on our mission and meet our legal and financial obligations.

Our current Board members bring a broad range of skills. We are now looking to expand our capabilities in areas such as financial oversight, digital transformation, HR strategy, estates management, legal and regulatory compliance and fundraising.

We are especially keen to hear from those with experience in workforce planning and culture.

We also welcome those with lived experience that reflects the communities we serve.

Previous experience in school governance is not essential; what matters most is your ability to think strategically, contribute constructively, and support us in driving improvement across our schools. We will provide a structured induction programme, access to training, and opportunities to shadow experienced Trustees.

This is an opportunity to influence the future of education and to be part of a Board that is committed to strong governance, sector leadership and public service.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an individual who can bring strategic insight, professional expertise and a commitment to public service to our Trust Board.

Our Trustees work collaboratively to set direction, hold the executive team to account, and ensure we are delivering value and impact. We are interested in candidates with human resources, culture and organisational development experience.

Trusteeship at GLF Schools does not require an educational background. We welcome candidates from the private, public, voluntary, or charitable sectors. What we value is your ability to analyse information, ask the right questions and contribute to strategic conversations.We are also open to candidates who are new to board roles but bring a fresh perspective and relevant experience.

We are keen to hear form applicants from racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities, and those with experience of socio-economic disadvantage or neurodiversity. We want our governance to reflect the communities we serve and to bring a wider range of lived experiences into our decision-making.

This is a pivotal time for GLF Schools. As we strengthen our governance, expand our impact, and plan for long-term sustainability, we need Trustees who can help us move forward with clarity, purpose, and ambition.

Peridot Partners and GLF Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications close on Friday 7th November.

Join us at The Bridge and help shape the future of women’s health and wellbeing

At The Bridge, we believe in creating a society where equity is the norm, where women’s voices are heard, and where health and wellbeing rights are respected and met. Based in Southwark, our women’s health and wellbeing centre brings together a gym, café, community programmes, to provide kind, nurturing spaces for women to connect, grow, and thrive.

We are now seeking to recruit new Trustees to strengthen our Board as we enter the next stage of our strategy (2025–2028), building sustainability and deepening our impact.

Why join us?

• Be part of a values-led charity with a 100-year history of supporting women in London.
• Contribute to an inclusive and vibrant community hub that blends wellness, social connection, exercise, and shared experiences
• Help guide our social enterprise activities (gym, café, and venue hire) that generate income and impact.
• Support our dedicated team in delivering our ambitious impact and sustainability plan

Who we’re looking for?

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Sales & Marketing – to help us grow awareness of The Bridge and strengthen income through our gym, café, and venue hire.
• Community Projects – to guide our co-created programmes and ensure we remain rooted in women’s lived experiences.
• Social Enterprise Development – to support innovation and long-term financial sustainability through income-generating initiatives.

Previous trustee experience is not required — we welcome applications from people who bring professional expertise, lived experience, and a passion for women’s health and equity.

What’s involved?

• Trustees meet around six times a year (with sub-committee involvement as appropriate) and one Saturday a year for an away day.
• There is the option to attend a weekly staff meeting and/or the bi-annual staff away day
• The role is voluntary but we will cover any out-of-pocket travel expenses
• We provide induction, training, and support to ensure Trustees feel confident in their role.

How to apply

If you share our vision and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear fr om you.

We’re extending our Board of Trustees to fulfil our long-term ambitions. We have a friendly, experienced team and financial strengths. Activities take place in central Ealing. Transport links are good.

The time commitment will vary but could be around 2-3 hours per week, flexed according to what you can offer.

We welcome a wide range of background, to reflect the diversity of Ealing.

Our Trustees are responsible for 

·Ensuring that the EBF pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined by our governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy

·Ensuring that the EBF complies with its governing document (ie its trust deed, constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations

·Ensuring that the EBF applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects 

·Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets

·Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation

·Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place

·Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation, including the proper investment of the charity’s funds

In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

What we're looking for

·A commitment to the organisation

·A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort 

·Strategic vision 

·Good, independent judgement 

·An ability to think creatively 

·A willingness to speak their mind 

·An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship 

·An ability to work effectively as a member of a team 

·       Ideally experince of Health and Safety and/or safeguarding

What is in it for you? You will

• Join a great team, meet and work collaboratively with new people.
• Put your fund skills and experienceto great use.
• Be active and engaged, adding value to Ealing’s cultural calendar.

We are currently looking for trustees to support our work as the UK’s leading socio-economic inclusion research charity

Social mobility - a measurement of the strength of the link between a person’s childhood circumstances and their adult outcomes - has rightly become one of the most pressing policy matters of our time. The barriers faced by people from lower socio-economic backgrounds are higher in the UK than almost every other developed country and cause disadvantage for too many.

The Bridge Group’s mission is to change this. For over ten years, we’ve supported organisations of all kinds with independent expertise, research and practical know-how to enable them to make a real and lasting impact on socio-economic diversity and social equality.

To help us move into the next ten years with energy, vision and purpose, we are seeking several new trustees with experience of organisational governance and a strong interest in our work.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking to balance the range of skills and experience on our Board, so would particularly welcome applications from individuals who have any of the following:

• A background in, or excellent understanding of financial management

• Experience of fundraising and philanthropic income generation

• Good knowledge of the social sciences and/or a background in research or academia

• Experience in tech, cyber security or AI

• Personal experience of the barriers created by ‘social class’ and/or identify as from a lower socio-economic background.

Clinks’ trustees work with our Chair and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that we adhere to all the necessary governance and legal liabilities, and to support the charity to achieve the highest level of support to voluntary organisations who work across the criminal justice system. 

To ensure we have a range of experiences, perspectives, and skills within our board, we are particularly interested in hearing from people with knowledge of or representative of Arts organisations, and/or of Welsh organisations operating within criminal justice. We are open to trustees with a wide set of skills and experience; we are interested in hearing from people with experience and knowledge of digital, fundraising, business development and acumen, HR and employment law, and exposure to infrastructure support.

Responsibilities

You will: 

• Be a key member of our board - maintaining input, communication and bringing your skills and experience to support the Chair in all aspects of Clinks’ work. Helping to develop its future strategic plans.
• Share your knowledge and experience of criminal justice or your particular expertise, including any future policy directions. You will contribute to the development of Clinks’ future strategic priorities through experience and understanding of the changing political landscape. 
• Assist in building strong relationships between yourself, the board, the Chair, the CEO, and Clinks’ executive team, to maximise the delivery of Clinks’ strategy.
• Be committed to the values of Clinks and the voluntary sector. You will believe in the power of collaboration and collective action to achieve social change. 
• Be an ambassador - showing understanding of and supporting the importance of Clinks’ external relationships with a range of stakeholders. You will defend and promote the voluntary sector working in criminal justice at a time of challenge. 
• Provide financial oversight including a formal review of the organisation’s annual budget and supporting the Senior Leadership Team in financial management and organisation. 

An effective Trustee

• Upholds the highest standards of integrity and probity;
• Supports and contributes to Board discussions to promote effective decision-making and constructive debate;
• Promotes effective relationships and open communication, both inside and outside the Boardroom, between Directors and staff; 
• Working with the Chair to initiate change and participate in succession planning and recruitment in Board appointments; 
• Promotes the highest standards of governance;
• Ensures effective cascading of Board decisions; 
• Provides coherent leadership of the organisation, including representing the organisation;
• Ensuring the organisation pursues its objects as defined in the Memorandum of Association; and 
• Safeguards the good name and values of the organisation. 

Your pledge as a trustee will be: 

• Commitment to the organisation
• Devote the necessary time and effort: 

  • 4 x Board Meetings/year - 2 of which will be in-person

  • 4 x Subcommittee meetings/year (if applicable) 

  • Annual away day 

  • Annual conference 

  • Annual General Meeting (AGM) 

  • Occasional in-person meetings and/or Clinks events

• You will also be invited to provide ad hoc support for the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team through emails, phone calls, and occasional in-person meetings (e.g. with funders or important stakeholders). 

• Commitment to anti-racism

• Strategic vision

• Good, independent judgement

• Ability to think creatively

• Willingness to speak their mind

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

• Leadership skills

• Experience of committee work

• Tact and diplomacy   

• Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences  

• Adhere to our Trustee Code of Conduct.  

Our trustees are the people that have overall oversight of Foothold.  They are not involved in running Foothold on a day-to-day basis as we have a team of staff and volunteers that do this.  However, our board of trustees collectively make decisions about the approach the Foothold will take and its future direction.  They make sure that, as an organisation, we have the policies and procedures we need to ensure we’re complying with our legal obligations.  They provide support, ideas and constructive challenge to our staff team to test our thinking and help Foothold to achieve the best it can for our community members and demonstrate the difference that we make.

Do you believe that everyone should have access to quality advice and support, regardless of their background? As HR Trustee you would keep us true to our mission and guide our decisions to best support advice organisations across the UK.

With almost 700 members, AdviceUK is the biggest network of advice services in the UK. Since 1979, we have been supporting advice providers with training, information, and advocacy to help them create greater social impact. In 2024 alone, our members helped 2.8 million people with issues including debt, housing, employment, immigration and asylum, welfare benefits, and consumer rights.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we are constantly exploring new and innovative ways to strengthen the advice sector. Our vision? A society wherein every individual, regardless of means, is able to access the advice they need to exercise their rights and deal with any legal and social welfare problems they may face.

So what does the HR Trustee role at AdviceUK look like?

Are you looking for a voluntary role that is rewarding and offers you the chance to provide leadership with your human resources expertise? 

The Board is responsible for our strategic direction and governance, ensuring we achieve our charitable objects and are well run. Day-to-day management of the organisation is delegated to the Chief Executive and staff, while the Board focuses on general direction and oversight. 

We are currently looking for an experienced HR professional to join our Board as a Trustee. The HR Trustee plays a key role in providing strategic oversight of our people strategy and ensure effective people management and support.

The role can fit around existing commitments, both professional and personal. Previous trustee experience isn’t required, and you will be supported into the role through an onboarding and induction process.

Please read the candidate information pack for further information before you apply. Don’t think you quite meet all of the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out – we’d still love to hear from you and learn more about you and your interest in joining AdviceUK!

Ready to apply?

Eastside People is supporting AdviceUK in the recruitment of this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, both in Word doc format.

Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following: 

• Why are you interested in the HR Trustee role at AdviceUK? 
• Having read the information pack, what relevant experience and skills do you feel you would bring to this role? This might come from paid work, study, community or voluntary work or other experience.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st December. Shortlisting interviews with our recruitment partner Eastside People will take place shortly after, and shortlisted candidates will an interview with AdviceUK during the week beginning Monday 15th December.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Home-Start Suffolk is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Board of Trustees as Vice Chair.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in a well-established and growing charity that
supports families across Suffolk. As Vice Chair, you will work closely with the Chair, CEO and wider Board to
help shape our strategic direction, support strong governance and ensure we continue to meet the needs of
families in our communities.

We are specifically looking for someone with charity governance experience. You will bring a solid
understanding of how effective boards operate and feel confident supporting other trustees, offering
constructive challenge and helping to ensure the charity meets its legal and strategic responsibilities.
This Vice Chair role is part of our wider trustee recruitment and we welcome applicants who bring any of the
following:

• Experience or knowledge of the local charity or voluntary sector
• Understanding of family support or volunteer management
• Strong networks and connections within local businesses
• Previous involvement with Home-Start Suffolk as a volunteer or someone who has received support
• A passion for making a difference in your community

Interested?
We would love to hear from you. more information and a candidate pack can be found on our website.

Closing date: This is an open and rolling recruitment
Interviews: Held as applications are received
 

Volunteer Chair of Trustees' at Watford and Three Rivers Refugee Partnership (WTRRP)

Job summary: 

We're looking for a Chair of Trustees' to lead and shape the strategic vision of WTRRP as we move forward into our 25th year as a charity. We are looking for someone to support us with our strategy in line with our mission and our values. In this role, you will oversea the Trustee committee co-chairs of the charity, responsible for the agenda and actions of Trustee meetings and AGM, improving good governance and acting as a senior ambassador of the organisation. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, availability and leadership skills to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers.

WTRRP exists to support asylum seekers and refugees in Watford and Three Rivers who do not yet have settled status in the UK or may have specific needs relating to their application process or welfare. The main services of the charity are a drop-in session and social hub every Tuesday (at St Mary’s Church in central Watford), ESOL classes, providing financial support and advice to its clients and assisting them to integrate into the local community.

The Partnership has grown dramatically over the past 5 years, which is why we are looking for a Chair to join us. WTRRP is run by a committee that meets typically every 2 months and it also provides supervision to our 3 staff members and support to our 70 volunteers.

We would welcome applicants with any of the following experience:

• Governance and previous Committee experience
• Business development and charitable fundraising
• Human resources and people management
• Lived experience of being a Refugee or Migrant
• Financial background

Principal responsibilities:

1. Be part of the Committee, supporting the organisation as it grows and develops.
2. Have availability to regularly attend the Tuesday hub at St. Marys church from 11- 2pm to support the team and be present.
3. Oversee the administration and coordination of sub-committees.
4. Serve as line-manager to the Caseworker and conduct planned supervision and appraisals.
5. Represent the Partnership as required to the public or external parties such as funders and Community groups.

This is an important role that will support the charity as we adapt and change. If you feel that you may have some of the skills we are looking for and want to have an initial chat with our chair, then please contact us.