Trustees volunteer roles in greater london
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We are looking for someone who shares our values to join us as a Trustee and Manager of our Bursary Programme, funding music lessons for children and young people in Surrey who would not otherwise be able to afford them.
Specific Tasks
- To ensure smooth running of the bursary applications process for recipients, delivery partners and the bursary administrator
 - To oversee applications where required, approving invoices and tracking budgets
 - To monitor and refine the bursaries criteria and process to ensure the Trust is targeting bursaries effectively
 - To work with the Bursary Administrator to assist with individual applications, refer approvals to the board where required, check and approve invoices
 - To work with the Treasurer to monitor and report spend against budget
 - To work with the Music Education Trustee to ensure that the criteria and process for CKTs bursaries maximises CKT’s impact
 - To work with the marketing and communications manager to provide details of bursary recipients for newsletters
 - To work with the CKT board and delivery partners (Surrey Arts and other music lesson providers) to identify and implement any process changes
 - To work with other partner organisations (Future Talent, AYM) to agree and monitor bursaries offered
 - To attend and contribute to board meetings
 - To perform such other tasks and activities for CKT as skills and time allow
 
Skills and experience required
- Good organisational skills,
 - Attention to detail,
 - Ability to methodically follow, apply and improve standard processes
 - Good people skills
 - Financial diligence
 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Charity
The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre is a small, registered charity (Charity Number 1210189)
established to care for, rehabilitate, educate, and treat ill, injured, and unwanted reptiles in
Sussex County and its Surrounding areas.
Aims and Objectives
 To improve public perception of reptiles and amphibians
 To promote responsible pet ownership and exemplary animal welfare
 To deliver education that is “inclusive for all.”
 To promote positive values regarding companion animals and the responsibility of
pet care
What we do
 Reptile Rescue and Rehoming Services
o Taking in Sick, injured and unwanted reptiles -Finding, vetting and rehoming
reptiles
 Advice and Guidance
o Providing Advice and Guidance to reptile owners.
 Outreach and Education
o Going to Youth Clubs, Schools and Clubs to educate children/young people
about Reptiles
o Hosting events for the community, which will raise awareness of the charity
and the work we do.
About the role
We are looking for a qualified veterinary surgeon/professional to support The Sussex
Reptile Rescue Centre as a trustee & advisor.
Our trustees play a vital role in ensuring the Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre achieves its core
charitable purpose, overseeing the charity’s overall management and administration.
By joining as a trustee, you will help determine the charity’s overall direction and development
as a strong advocate for The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre and our work.
As you champion our cause, you’ll continuously strive for best practice in all areas of your
role whilst effectively evaluating and mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance to legal
obligations under charity law.
To lean more about becoming a trustee with us (and your commitments as a trustee), please
 
Qualifications and accreditations
- A qualified veterinary professional, with a specialisation in reptiles
 - Specialisation working with amphibians is a bonus, but not essential.
 - Experienced committing to the requirements and expectations of a charity trustee
 
Skills and qualities
- Have excellent communication skills, with a willingness to participate actively in discussion and exercise sound independent judgement
 - Able to offer well-informed and pragmatic advise regarding the animals in our care,
 
putting their wellbeing and quality of life at the forefront.
- A strong advocate for the charity’s work and what we do, with an enthusiasm for the
 
Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre’s vision and goal
- Be willing and able to attend regular trustee meetings (6 per annum, held remotely)
 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee Opportunity: Help Launch EchoLab - A Youth-Led Charity for London
Role Title: Founding Trustee (Volunteer) - EchoLab
Location: London (Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Southwark, Hybrid role)
Time Commitment: Approx. 4 - 6 hours per month
Start Date: Rolling intake from December 2025
About EchoLab:
EchoLab is a new youth-led charity launching in London to empower young people aged 13 to 26 years old through creativity, tech and mentorship. We're building safe, vibrant spaces where young people can explore coding, music, digital storytelling, and much more - while receiving guidance from mentors who reflect their lived experience.
We're now recruiting a founding board of trustees to help us register, set up, and launch EchoLab with integrity, vision, and impact.
What You'll Do As A Trustee
- Help shape EchoLab's mission, values, and strategic direction.
 - Support charity registration and governance set up.
 - Oversee safeguarding, finance, and risk management.
 - Champion youth voice and inclusive leadership.
 - Attend board meetings and contribute to working groups.
 
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of exclusion or marginalisation. You don't need trustee experience just relevant experience to support EchoLab.
We're especially keen to hear from:
- Young adults (18+).
 - Creatives, coders, educators, youth workers and community builders.
 - People with skills in charity law, finance, safeguarding, or fundraising.
 - First-time trustees, and community leaders.
 
What You'll Get
- Experience in charity start-up and social impact.
 - References and certificates for your CV.
 - A chance to shape something bold, inclusive and lasting.
 
How To Apply
Send your CV and tell us;
- Why you're interested.
 - What skills or perspectives you'd bring.
 - Any access needs or support you'd like.
 - Your availability.
 
We'll be in touch to arrange a friendly intro call.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Supporting Trustees through the recruitment of central charity virtual roles including Trustees and Officer roles through creating and managing role adverts, reviewing applicants,conducting interviews and supporting onboarding.
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers



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We are seeking motivated and skilled UK-based professionals to join our volunteer board. As a trustee, you will play a strategic role in guiding the organization, ensuring good governance, and supporting our mission to create meaningful social change in Uganda and the UK. This is a remote role, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic direction and governance oversight
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Ensure compliance with UK charity law (once UK registration is completed) and organizational policies
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Support fundraising, donor engagement, and advocacy efforts
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Contribute to financial oversight and risk management
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Attend 4–6 board meetings per year, plus ad hoc subcommittee meetings as needed
 
To support vulnerable populations by enhancing their access to education, healthcare, and empowerment programs that enable lasting change.



                    The Finance Committee oversees on how the RTPI’s financial assets are being managed and employed for the benefits of our members. The Committee is a mix of members of the RTPI Board of Trustees and independent co-opted members. It reports directly to the Board who then report to the General Assembly.
Outline of role
Review funding requests and financial information. Bring analysis, constructive challenge and an independent perspective to the Committee’s discussions and decision-making.
Impact of the role
The Board of Trustee has delegated some of its responsibilities relating to the review of financial information, the oversight of major projects and investment management to the Finance Committee. Members of the Finance Committee assist the RTPI by providing an additional layer of scrutiny and assurance to support the RTPI Board’s decision-making.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to both RTPI members and non-members
 - Experience in reviewing management accounts, budgets and long-term financial plans
 - Experience in overseeing the management of investments and/or
 - Experience in reviewing major project funding requests
 
To advance the science and art of planning, working for the long-term common good and wellbeing of current and future generations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Deputy Chair of Hidayah provides essential support to the Chair, helps ensure the effective governance of the organisation, and stands ready to act in the Chair’s absence. This role helps maintain the smooth functioning of the Board and the organisation overall.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
This role will have the following duties, but are not limited to:
· Support the Chair in providing strategic leadership and overseeing Trustee meetings, stepping in as Chair when needed
· Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of Hidayah’s Strategic Plan, Annual Report, and key governance policies
· Help manage volunteers and support fellow Trustees to ensure shared responsibility, accountability, and active engagement across the Board
· Assist in planning and delivering core governance activities, such as the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Trustee votes
· Act as a signatory on financial matters, supporting the smooth running of Hidayah’s operations.
· Lead or support outreach activities, including identifying and engaging new partners, drafting proposals, and maintaining outreach records
· Help plan and promote events and campaigns, and contribute to the development of inclusive outreach strategies
· Represent Hidayah at external events, building relationships with individuals and organisations aligned with our mission
What do we expect from the Deputy Chair?
Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria below to be eligible to volunteer in this role:
Essential:
· A strong commitment to Hidayah’s mission and values, particularly around LGBTQ+ Muslim inclusion
· Reliable, organised, and able to manage tasks independently
· Good written and verbal communication skills
· Basic digital literacy – including use of email, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office tools
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity
· Respectful, inclusive, and collaborative working style
· Willingness to take initiative, contribute ideas, and stay engaged with wider organisational activity
Desirable:
· Experience in community outreach, project support, or partnership building – particularly in a grassroots, voluntary, or equalities-focused setting
· Familiarity with governance, quality assurance, or safeguarding in the charity or community sector
· Experience facilitating or supporting meetings and group discussions
· Ability to resolve conflict or challenges with empathy and professionalism
· Knowledge or lived experience of LGBTQ+ Muslim identities or the intersection of faith, gender, and sexuality
· Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices
How much commitment is required?
This is a voluntary role with flexible hours, and can be carried out around your existing commitments. The role will take approximately 2 - 4 hours per week (flexible depending on needs and availability). You are also required to attend monthly board meetings. There is also an expectation of willingness to commit to the role for at least 3 months.
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are New Wine
New Wine is a network of leaders and a family of churches, committed to seeing local churches thrive and communities transformed.
Our strategic priorities are:
- Equipping Leaders – Investing in current and emerging leaders through training, mentoring, gathering and practitioner-led ministry.
 - Empowering Younger Generations – Investing in ministries that raise up children, youth, and young adults to know Jesus and lead with courage and conviction.
 - Multiplying Churches – Supporting church plants, revitalisations, and pioneering expressions of church in diverse contexts.
 
Representing over 1,000 churches, 4,000 church leaders and 50,000 individuals, building networks, equipping leaders and empowering people to advance the Kingdom of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus’ church is always facing challenges and opportunities, and it’s as true now, and for New Wine, as it’s ever been. At this time of tremendous opportunity, we are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to work with our Board and Leadership to oversee and steward our mission, people and strategic priorities.
Could you be that person?
We’re looking for an exceptional, Godly person as our next Chair who has:
- A vibrant faith in Jesus, evident in their life and leadership, who is actively engaged in a local church aligned with New Wine’s vision and values, and who is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God advance in the power of the Holy Spirit.
 - Proven governance experience, with an ability to bring wisdom, accountability, and spiritual discernment to lead the Board in fulfilling New Wine’s mission and values.
 - A proven ability to bring strategic oversight and discernment, that will help shape and steward the New Wine’s vision and priorities in pursuit of its mission.
 - Strong emotional intelligence, with an ability to lead collaboratively and build consensus to enable effective and unified decision-making.
 - Exceptional relational and leadership abilities, with an ability to inspire, influence, and build effective working relationships across the Board and the wider New Wine network.
 
This is a time of amazing opportunity.
As the ‘quiet revival’ continues across our nation, New Wine’s mission of local churches changing nations feels more spiritually potent than ever. We are living in a time of exceptional opportunity for New Wine and we will need a Chair who can help us realise the full potential God has for us.
Could you be that person?
Closing date for expressions of interest is12pm GMT on Friday 21st November 2025.
Treasurer - ARFID Awareness UK
This is a fully remote role
Remuneration
Travel and subsistence will be paid for attendance at meetings in accordance with the ARFID Awareness UK expense policy where required. Board members are not remunerated for their Board/trustee work.
Responsible to:
Chair of Board of Trustees
Regular liaison with:
- Board of Trustees
 - Executive Director/s
 - Motion Accountancy
 
Duration of appointment:
Three-year term (with a possible extension of a further three years)
Overview:
Established in 2019 and supporting a community of over 30,000 families ARFID Awareness UK is the only registered UK charity dedicated to raising awareness and further information about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. As a not-for-profit, we work to provide individuals, parents, carers and medical professionals with up-to-date relevant information, research and support.
We are equally committed to supporting medical professionals across varying specialities, by equipping them with the information they need to ensure that their patients receive an early diagnosis and have access to appropriate care.
Our charitable aims are to:
- Raising awareness about the condition within the medical and associated professions and the general public in such ways as the trustees shall determine;
 - Providing advice and information in such ways as the trustees shall determine to enable and empower parents and carers to advocate for the children in their care;
 - Facilitating research into the condition, the useful results of which will be published for the public benefit;
 - Potentially providing grants of financial assistance to enable economically disadvantaged families to obtain necessary treatment and medication unavailable via the NHS.
 - Advancing the education of the public in the subject of ARFID.
 
With regards to our structure, we are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). As a CIO, our Charity Trustees are protected with limited liability, and whilst they are responsible for helping to manage the organisation, they do not hold dual roles of Company Director as they might with other charity structures.
Time commitment:
Trustees meet twice a year virtually. Meetings last approximately 2 hours.
The Remuneration and Finance, Risk and Investment Committee meet once a year virtually. Meetings last approximately 1 hour.
In addition, Trustees are expected to allow time for reading of papers and preparation for meetings, attending events training and induction. As a small charity there may also be the requirement for additional input up to 10 hours per annum as required specifically to your professional background and expertise
Purpose of the role:
Trustee (general)
The overall aim of the trustee role is to provide strong leadership, direction and expertise to the governance of ARFID Awareness UK.
The Board of trustees (‘the Board’) is the body with the legal duty to protect the mission and vision of the FSRH 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:
- Shaping ARFID Awareness UK’s organisational strategy
 - Approving organisational statutory policy
 - Ensuring the organisation’s financial stability and sustainability, and agreeing the annual operational budget
 - Appointing the Executive Director/s (who is overseen by the Chair of the Board on behalf of the Board)
 - Providing support and constructive challenge to the Executive Director/s and their staff team
 - Setting and monitoring procedures for assessing and managing risk
 - Taking advice from Board members and external specialist advisors
 - Ensuring oversight of the financial position of the charity and providing updates to the Board where appropriate.
 
As a charity and CIO Board members are charity trustees only. They do not represent any group or organisation in this role, and they must act in good faith and in the best interests of ARFID Awareness UK.
Treasurer
- Chair the Remuneration and Finance, Risk and Investment Committee (FR&IC):
 - To review progress of financial elements of the operational plan and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
 - To review the strategic plan in context of financial and budgetary impact.
 - To review the annual budget and make recommendations to the trustees
 - To receive and review proposals for new expenditure outside of the annual budget
 - Advise the Remuneration Committee on the affordability of any changes to pay and or benefits.
 - To receive reports at each meeting on financial performance and report as required to the Trustees
 - To develop an Investment Policy and strategy
 - To review the draft annual accounts along with the audit report, ensuring they are in accordance with relevant accounting standards and Charity Commission guidance
 
Person specification:
Essential:
- A financial accountancy qualification or equivalent experience (eg ACA, CIMA)
 - Experience of 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
 - Confident and effective communication skills including listening skills
 - Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
 
Desirable:
- Knowledge or experience of the charity sector
 - Knowledge of the healthcare sector and/or ARFID
 - Experience of board or committee membership in a charity, public sector or commercial organisation.
 
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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We are seeking to appoint a voluntary Trustee for our charity who will also take up the role of Company Secretary.
As Company Secretary, you will:
- Liaise with and support the chair and other trustees in organising meetings and taking minutes.
 - Ensure the trustees are aware of their legal and regulatory responsibilities.
 - Maintain the register of members, trustees, directors, and secretaries.
 - Prepare and file annual returns and other statutory documents with Companies House and the charity regulator.
 - Help us maintain compliance with charity regulations and governance standards.
 
We're looking for someone who is:
- Well-organised.
 - An excellent communicator.
 - Passionate about our mission.
 - Committed to upholding the highest standards of governance
 
About Maidstone Homeless Care:
Maidstone Homeless Care is a well-established charity supporting homeless and vulnerable people in the Maidstone area . We run an active day centre, busy food bank and a small residential unit supporting homeless people.
We have one formal evening meeting each month . The role of trustee is a voluntary role and consistent support is available from the trustee group as well as appropriate training.
If you're looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity where you can use your skills to support a vital cause, we'd love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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REMIX is a dynamic new start-up youth charity dedicated to remixing young people’s lives across London. Launching initially in the boroughs of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Southwark, our mission is to break down barriers to social mobility for young people aged 11 to 26 from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We will deliver high-impact programmes focused on Mentoring, Life Skills, and Personal Development. We are currently in the crucial set up pre-launch phase, building our foundation, securing registration, and developing our initial strategy. We need exceptional Founding Trustees to guide us from concept to impact.
The Opportunity: Lead Our Launch and Strategy
We are seeking up to five Founding Trustees to join our inaugural Board. This is a chance to apply your strategic leadership and governance expertise to establish a vital new charity from the ground up.
As a Founding Trustee, you won't just oversee, you will actively contribute to the structure, financial sustainability, and strategic direction that will enable REMIX to successfully launch and serve thousands of young Londoners.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
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Governance and Compliance: Overseeing the successful completion of the charity registration process and establishing robust governance policies and legal compliance frameworks.
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Strategic Oversight: Collaborating with the Chair and leadership team to develop and refine the charity's 3-5 year strategy, ensuring it effectively meets the needs of young people in our target boroughs.
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Financial Sustainability: Providing expertise in financial management, oversight of initial budgeting, and supporting fundraising strategies to ensure long-term viability.
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Ambassadorship: Acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for REMIX, leveraging your professional network to secure vital resources, partnerships, and high-quality volunteers.
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Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating strategic, financial, and operational risks during the critical start-up and launch phases.
 
Who We Are Looking For
While we seek a Board with a diverse range of skills, we are particularly keen to hear from individuals with senior expertise in one or more of the following areas:
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Finance/Accountancy (Essential for the Treasurer role): Experience in charity finance, financial planning, and audit preparation.
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Charity Law/Governance: Expertise in charity compliance, legal structures, and best practice governance frameworks.
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Youth Services/Education: Deep understanding of the youth sector, social mobility challenges, and programme evaluation.
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Fundraising/Income Generation: Proven track record in securing grants, corporate partnerships, or major individual giving.
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London Community Knowledge: Strong professional or personal ties to Hackney, Tower Hamlets, or Southwark.
 
Essential Requirements for all Candidates:
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A strategic mindset, with the ability to look beyond the day-to-day operations.
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Unwavering commitment to the mission of REMIX and improving social mobility for London youth.
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Willingness to dedicate the time required to establish a new organisation, including attendance at quarterly board meetings and involvement in committee work.
 
Why Join the REMIX Board?
Joining REMIX as a Founding Trustee offers a unique opportunity for high-level impact:
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Legacy: Establish the founding strategy and governance for a charity dedicated to fundamental social change in the capital.
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Challenge: Experience the dynamic and high-energy environment of a charity launch, applying your skills to overcome real-world challenges.
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Influence: Directly shape how effective, sustainable, and impactful REMIX becomes in the communities we serve.
 
How to Apply
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of the issues REMIX addresses.
To express your interest, please contact us through this website.
We look forward to hearing how you can help us REMIX young people's lives. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CAFOD Advisor
Finance, Legal, Audit and Risk Committee
Role
Committee member, providing expert financial input to this Committee of the Board, alongside Trustees and other advisors. The Committee is collectively responsible for reviewing in detail a wide range of matters relating to finance, legal compliance, audit and risk management before making recommendations to the Board of Trustees
Person
- Total alignment with goals, ethos and culture of CAFOD, including its Catholic values
 - Qualified member of recognised accountancy body
 - Demonstrable skills and experience in financial and corporate/ charity governance, commercial decision-making, budgeting and financial planning, internal and external statutory reporting, revenue and cost management, procurement, internal control, compliance, financial management and commercial or charity management generally
 - Strong strategic and analytical skills
 - Familiar with policy development (including financial and accounting policies) and maintenance
 - Grasp of detail, ability to focus on key issues
 - Corporate and/ or charity experience as director (possibly finance director) and/ or trustee
 - Good committee skills - team player, independent thinker, listening and contributing constructively
 - Good communicator
 - Commitment to the role (serious reading of committee papers and engagement with issues)
 - Strong commitment to personal and professional ethics
 
Time commitment
- Four half-day meetings a year, currently two at Romero House, London and two online
 - As required, exceptionally, ad hoc meetings and meetings with other committee members, Trustees or staff as required
 - No specific term, but expectation of 4 years minimum
 
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
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Chair of the Board of Home-Start Berkshire East
Are you our new Chair of the Board?
Can you lead a charity that supports parents of young children in east Berkshire?
Home-Start in Berkshire East is an empowering, visionary, family support service built on trusted relationships and rooted in the community. We are a local charity, also part of the national Home-Start network of 180 groups. Our Board of trustees is fully responsible for governing our independent organisation, which focuses support to parents with young children, through a range of volunteer and employee-supported services, primarily in the east of Berkshire.
With a turnover of £300k+ in 2024/25, we’re a medium-sized charity, with 14 paid staff and over 30 regular volunteers, offering over 3,000 volunteer hours to more than 300 families per year.
We are looking for a new Chair for our Board of Trustees, as we continue to grow after our recent merger, and as our current Chair reaches the end of her Term of Office. You’ll have a leadership background and an understanding of (charity or corporate) governance. It is vital that you are able to lead cooperatively and work with other Trustees, the CEO, our employee and volunteer team, to shape our vision and strategy. Whilst we’d appreciate some experience within the charity sector, as either a trustee, volunteer or employee, that is not absolutely vital – we don’t want to preclude appropriate experience from other sectors that clearly fits our current and future needs.
This is a high-profile appointment, with strong commitment to the future of families and children, and an appreciation of Home-Start’s work both important.
We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for fresh expertise and experience, wanting to expand the diversity of our board, in all meanings of the word, and strongly welcome applications from people from less-represented groups.
The focus of a trustee is strategic, and our Chair will not be expected to get involved in the organisation’s operations on a day-to-day basis; however, regular contact and liaison with other trustees and our CEO is expected.
We ask for at least eight hours per month, rising up to sixteen hours per month at times of year-end and the AGM, plus other occasional promotional & celebratory events. You will need good access to digital communications, as much of our charity’s business is run that way.
How to apply
This appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer a no-obligation discussion. A detailed Chair’s Recruitment Information Pack can be made available to you upon request.
Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references, to completion of an online Safeguarding course and an Enhanced DBS check.
Your CV and Supporting Statement will be read by our existing trustees; an informal discussion, followed by a more-formal interview can be arranged as soon as mutually convenient
I need to know more
Contact Mike Allen via Apply Now below for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams/Zoom), explanation about this important role and any assistance in your application.
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Role Description: Treasurer
Position: Treasurer (Trustee)
Accountable to: Board of Trustees
Location: Bognor Regis/Remote
Time Commitment: 1-2 days per month
Term: 2 yr 
Purpose of the Role
The Treasurer is a key member of the Board of Trustees, taking the lead in overseeing the financial health of the charity. They ensure proper financial management, reporting, and compliance with legal obligations, while supporting the Board to make sound financial decisions that enable the charity to achieve its mission in reptile welfare, conservation, and education.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership
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Monitor the financial standing of the charity and ensure effective financial controls are in place.
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Oversee the preparation of budgets, accounts, and financial statements.
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Ensure the Board understands the charity’s financial position and the implications of decisions.
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Chair the finance sub-committee (if applicable) and report key matters to the Board.
 
Compliance & Reporting
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Ensure compliance with charity law, company law (if applicable), and HMRC requirements.
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Oversee the preparation and submission of the annual report, accounts, and returns to the Charity Commission.
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Ensure financial policies and procedures are up to date and fit for purpose.
 
Support Fundraising & Sustainability
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Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategy, projects, and fundraising activities.
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Support the development of income streams and fundraising initiatives, ensuring they are financially viable.
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Monitor reserves and ensure a balance between short-term needs and long-term sustainability.
 
Working with Staff/Volunteers
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Liaise with staff or volunteers responsible for day-to-day financial operations (e.g. bookkeeping, invoicing, banking).
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Support the Chief Executive/Manager to ensure accurate and timely financial information is available.
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Provide guidance and training to Trustees to strengthen the Board’s financial literacy.
 
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
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Financial qualifications or relevant experience (e.g. accountancy, bookkeeping, financial management).
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Experience of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
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Strong analytical skills and ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
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Understanding of the responsibilities of charity Trustees.
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Commitment to the values of animal welfare, conservation, and community engagement.
 
Desirable Skills & Experience
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Knowledge of charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) and sector-specific financial regulations.
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Experience with fundraising, grant management, or financial oversight of charitable projects.
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Previous Board or Trustee experience.
 
Time Commitment
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4-6 Board Meetings a year
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Regular review of management accounts, budgets, and financial policies.
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Availability to support staff/volunteers with finance-related queries.
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Attendance at occasional fundraising or community events.
 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CAFOD Advisor
Strategy Performance Committee (SPC)
Role
Committee member, providing expert fundraising input to this Committee of the Board, alongside Trustees and other advisors. The SPC exercises governance activities on behalf of the Board and provides recommendations to the Board on such governance matters. The remit of the SPC encompasses CAFOD’s programmatic work, covering both CAFOD’s international activities and the work within the Catholic Community in England and Wales.
Person
- Total alignment with goals, ethos and culture of CAFOD, including its Catholic values
 - Experience working within the charity sector with knowledge of multiple income streams
 - Knowledge of fundraising for international causes would be advantageous
 - Experience in multiple income portfolio management, particularly fundraising from the public
 - Familiarity with Fundraising Regulator best practice/Chartered Institute of Fundraising
 - An understanding of fundraising in a faith context
 - Good committee skills - team player, independent thinker, listening and contributing constructively
 - Good communicator
 - Commitment to the role (serious reading of committee papers and engagement with issues)
 
Time commitment
- Four half-day meetings a year, currently two at Romero House, London and two online
 - As required, exceptionally, ad hoc meetings and meetings with other committee members, Trustees or staff as required
 - No specific term, but expectation of 4 years minimum
 
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
                
                        
                    
                        
                        
                    
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                    
                        
                        