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PASSIONATE ABOUT THE NEEDS AND RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS?
We are seeking new Trustees to join the Board of GROW – a small, but growing charity in South Yorkshire, providing bespoke support to women and girls. We have a skilled and dedicated team, with plans to expand and aims to continue to develop effective needs-led services. We need Trustees who can help guide and support us as we continue to develop and expand our range of specialist services.
COMMITMENTS
GROW’s board currently meets approximately 6 times per year, quarterly, with occasional half/full days for service and strategy development.
Your role as a Trustee would include:
- Ensuring GROW maintains its strong values and continues to deliver public and social benefit
- Supporting high standards of governance
- Overseeing the development of policies
- Working within the law, GROW’s governing document
- Participating in decision making, seeking specialist advice where necessary
- Willingness to give the necessary time and effort to undertake the duties of a trustee
REWARDS
- Make a significant difference in the lives of women, girls, and children
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Reimbursement of reasonable expenses
- Work with a supportive team of trustees, staff, and volunteers
- Training on legal duties, safeguarding, and other relevant subjects
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Role: Chair of Trustees
Position Details: Voluntary, with estimation of 24 days per year commitment (which includes attendance at meetings and preparation time).
Term(s): The term of office will be limited to three years in the first instance. If the post holder is willing to serve another term, this will be possible once only.
Location: Chelmsford
About Farleigh Hospice & The Role
At Farleigh Hospice, we are passionate about our work, our people, and those we care for. Our staff and volunteer teams strive for excellence in all that they do to support people in our local community. We are extremely proud of the work that we do and the people who support us to do it
Our current Chair of the Board, Keith Spiller, is about to reach the maximum term of nine years as a trustee, and is stepping down later this year. We are looking to recruit his successor now to give sufficient time for a smooth, phased handover of the role to the successful applicant.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing this hospice and steering it through the challenges that charities are facing in the near-term, while looking ahead to plan where Farleigh will be in future. The role of Chair is a very rewarding one and is an opportunity to make a difference at Farleigh Hospice and within your local community, supporting us to deliver outstanding care as well as shaping our future both financially and strategically.
About You
For the Chair of Trustee role, we are seeking someone who can deliver on:
- Strategic Leadership: you will bring a track record of achievement which demonstrates leadership, strategic vision, inclusivity and strong effective relationships.
- Governance: you will have experience of being on Boards and understand the importance of effective governance to ensure sound financial health and accountability, compliance and risk alongside the importance of innovation.
- Passion: you will direct the work of the board through expertise, passion and enthusiasm to achieve our vision ‘that everyone facing the end of their life is supported to live well and die well’.
- Inclusivity: to champion diversity that reflects the communities we serve
- Collaboration: an outstanding communicator and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-stakeholder environment
The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong commitment to the hospice’s mission and values.
- Demonstratable trustee experience and sound knowledge of governance
- Highly developed leadership skills and strong business and financial acumen
- Willingness to dedicate time and effort to fulfil trustee responsibilities.
Closing Date: 11 July 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our HR & Recruitment partner’s website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
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Are you passionate about ‘The Creative Arts’? At Bloomin’ Arts, we see and hear the difference made when ensuring disabled adults have opportunities to be artists and leaders within visual art, drama, dance, and theatre. As a Trustee you will share a responsibility to oversee how our charity is managed and run. Ensuring what we do is always in our participant’s best interest.
Do you recognising ‘art and culture’s’ place in society. Could you help us achieve our future objectives and impact our ability to empower the lives of disabled adults through the creative arts. As Chair, you will play a vital role in:
- · Supporting the development and growth of our charitable arts organisation.
- · Driving our commitment to disability provision and leadership within the arts.
- · Leading with empathy to tackle challenges and direct change where needed.
- · Leading governance and compliance in line with the charity commission.
- · Advocacy and support fundraising as an ambassador for the charity, leveraging your networks to advance the charity’s reach and influence.
- · Ensuring our values and disabled artists (participants) remain at the heart of everything we do.
We are seeking a candidate with:
- · Ideally experience of charitable sector and/or arts and culture management.
- · A strong connection to or lived experience of disability.
- · Ability to lead and inspire other trustees and our staff.
- · Dedication to the role to ensure your contribution and leadership makes a positive difference.
- · Ability to be in person at Trustee Meetings, held at our venue in RH7.
Why it’s an exciting time to join us:
- · This is a time of growth for us as a charity.
- · The challenges we face, we approach positively and openly.
- · We are constantly working to improve awareness and build our relationships to increase our reach and impact.
- · We love finding people who share our passion and vision and will stretch our viewpoints.
- · We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Length of term and time requirements:
Chair to join ideally for a 3 year term and opportunity for a further two.
Approximately 4-6 hours per month inc preparation and attendance for trustee meetings.
Renumeration:
Your services are always hugely appreciated, but services are offered on a voluntary basis and receive no renumeration except expenses reasonably incurred.
You will be required to have informal conversations with:
1st Step - Community Engagement Coordinator.
2nd Step - CEO ( digitally or in person).
3rd and following steps to further help you understand charity and Trustee Board as necessary.
Enabling opportunities for disabled adults within the creative arts.




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999 Club IS RECRUITING NEW TRUSTEES!
999 Club is a charity doing big things with people facing homelessness. For over 30 years, we've provided a safe haven in the heart of Deptford — offering hot meals, showers, practical support, and a pathway out of homelessness for good.
We're now looking for up to three new trustees to help guide our growing organisation as we develop our new 5-year strategy.
We’re especially keen to hear from people with experience in:
· Fundraising – An ability to use your networks or knowledge to champion our cause and unlock new opportunities.
· Charity Finance – provide strategic financial oversight and potentially chair our Finance Committee.
· Property or Facilities Management – Help oversee the management and potential development of our buildings
What to expect:
As a trustee, you’ll gain leadership experience, broaden your network, and play a hands-on role in tackling homelessness and improving the mental wellbeing of our community. This is a voluntary role involving four board meetings a year (a mix of in-person and virtual), plus occasional events, emails, and committee work. Reasonable expenses are covered.
Inclusion:
We’re committed to building a diverse and representative board. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, mental health challenges, or systemic disadvantage.
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Hive is a community arts charity in Shipley, Bradford. We deliver arts and crafts courses, workshops and projects from our centre in Shipley and across Bradford District. We believe that creativity contributes to good health and wellbeing and helps to bring communities together.
We're seeking new Trustees to join our board to oversee our vision and leadership and our legal and financial responsibilities.
Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the charity carries out its activities for the public benefit, in line with its charitable objectives and powers.
The Trustees take collective responsibility and have a legal duty to:
- comply with the charity’s governing document and the law
- act in the charity’s best interests
- manage the charity’s resources responsibly
- act with reasonable care and skill
- ensure the charity is accountable.
In particular we are currently looking for people with experience or skills in HR, finances, safeguarding and governance, but you do not need any special qualifications or previous experience of being a Trustee.
All Hive Trustees should:
- be committed to Hive’s charitable objectives:
- the advancement of education for the public by the provision of vocational and other training courses; and
- the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure time activities for people who have need of them by reasons of age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions in life of such persons.
- be passionate about creativity and the creative arts
- have a positive, non-judgemental attitude to working with people of any ethnic background, culture or religion, gender, family status, sexual identity or who may have a disability.
- approach challenges and problems positively and creatively
- have good independent judgement
- be willing to speak their mind openly but sensitively, and to listen to others
- show empathy towards others
- demonstrate strategic vision
- understand the need for, and be committed to, confidentiality and safeguarding
- work well as part of a focused team, and be prepared to adopt collective decisions
- be willing and able to devote sufficient time and effort to the role
- be enthusiastic and reliable
- follow Nolan’s seven principles of public life:
- selflessness
- integrity
- objectivity
- accountability
- openness
- honesty
- leadership.
Our mission is to use creativity to connect, engage and develop individual potential.

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Do you want to use your skills and experience to help end the injustice of children living and working on the streets in some of the most dangerous cities of our world?
About the role:
Being a Toybox Trustee is an influential and valuable role. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the charity. In addition, you will oversee the financial, internal control, and risk management matters of the charity in line with good practice, our governing documents, and legal requirements. You will also play a key role in supporting Toybox’s Leadership Team to deliver the organisational strategy.
Time commitment – and our commitment to you
The Board meets four times a year, with two remote meetings and two in-person meetings. The remote meetings, scheduled in the afternoon, last 2.5 hours each. Of the two in-person meetings, one runs for three hours, while the December meeting is a full-day session.
This is an unpaid role, but expenses are paid for attendance at meetings and other Trustee activities.
What you’ll bring to this role:
· Be committed to Toybox, its objectives, values, and mission.
· Being able to embrace the organisation’s Christian faith.
· Credibility in your sphere of work and gravitas to help Toybox deliver sustainable progress towards a bold mission – ending the injustice of children living and working on the streets.
· Strong team and leadership skills, with the ability to bring people together.
· An ability to contribute significantly to the wider Board.
· Understanding of the role of a Trustee and how Trustees should interact with Toybox’s Leadership Team to best effect.
· Experience of high-level strategy development gained at a Board level or at a minimum at Leadership Team level.
· Experience in overseeing risk management and assurance.
Toybox is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Toybox values diversity and therefore we encourage and welcome applications from all suitably skilled candidates.
We will only use the information you provide to process your application. For more information about how we use your information, see our Privacy Policy on the Toybox website. In submitting an application for this role, we will deem that you have read and understood this Policy.
Please note Toybox is member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in the Recruitment Process), submitting your application to Toybox means you are granting permission for Toybox to request information regarding Safeguarding-related issues.
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Help Guide Our Vision – Become a Trustee Today
Location: Norwich
Time Commitment: Approx. 10 hours per month
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July
Do you have a passion for mental health and a desire to make a difference in your community?
We are seeking dynamic and committed individuals to join our board of trustees - individuals who can bring a diverse range of perspectives, skills, and experiences to help shape the strategic direction of our Charity.
No matter your level of experience, if you are passionate, motivated, and ready to contribute, you can bring something unique to our board. As a trustee, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our charity and ensuring we continue to support people in our region living with mental health challenges.
Your involvement will help drive our mission to provide high-quality services and raise awareness about mental health in Norfolk and Waveney.
We are keen to hear from applicants with backgrounds in HR, finance, health and safety, training, digital technology, mental health and other specialist areas. Your expertise in these fields will be invaluable in helping us strengthen our organisation, navigate challenges, and seize new opportunities.
We are also keen to hear from applicants starting out in their careers. Being a trustee is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while developing valuable skills and experiences. Whether you’re at University, finishing College, or early in your career, your fresh perspectives and unique insights are exactly what we need to help shape our future.
About Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Our vision is simple yet powerful: ‘All people are supported with their mental health to live a life that is meaningful to them.’
As a registered charity, we are dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health difficulties and advocating for better mental health services. Trustees are responsible for guiding the charity to fulfil its charitable purposes and ensuring we make the best possible use of available resources.
What We Are Looking For
We value a broad spectrum of expertise, including but not limited to leadership, governance, finance, fundraising, legal, and sector-specific knowledge. Above all, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and are dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. As a trustee, you will play a key role in guiding the organization, providing oversight, and ensuring we continue to thrive and achieve our goals.
As a trustee, you will:
- Bring a deep commitment to mental health support and have an understanding of the charity’s work.
- Act as an ambassador for Norfolk and Waveney Mind, raising awareness of the importance of mental health and the services we provide.
- Contribute your expertise and insights to the board discussions and decision-making process.
- Participate in fundraising and awareness-raising events, should you wish.
We are looking for people who demonstrate:
- A strong understanding of the legal responsibilities and duties of trusteeship.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Good independent judgement, creative thinking, and strategic vision.
- The ability to operate within a flexible and adaptable framework, with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
Key Responsibilities
As a trustee, your role will include:
- Ensuring the charity follows its purpose and operates within its governing document.
- Overseeing the charity’s financial stability and ensuring it applies resources effectively.
- Safeguarding the reputation and values of Norfolk and Waveney Mind.
- Contributing to the development and evaluation of long-term strategy and key performance targets.
- Providing guidance on key issues, initiatives, and challenges the charity faces.
What We Offer You
- The opportunity to make a tangible impact on mental health services in Norfolk and Waveney.
- The chance to work with a committed and passionate team of trustees and senior leadership.
- A personal induction and ongoing training, as well as regular updates on the charity’s work.
- Reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in conducting business of the charity will be reimbursed line with our guidelines.
Time Commitment and Requirements
Trustees should be able to commit approximately 10 hours per month, with flexibility for varying demands. This includes attending:
- Monthly board meetings (held remotely or at our Sale Road offices in Norwich).
- Participation in sub-committees (optional but encouraged).
- Periodic training sessions and attendance at all-staff meetings (at least once per calendar year).
- Ad hoc visibility at public, fundraising, and social events.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about mental health and believe you can make a difference, we want to hear from you. You will be redirected to the Norfolk and Waveney Mind website to apply online.
We welcome applications from people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions and disabilities. Here at Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is passionate about mental health feels valued and supported.
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We are looking for new Trustees to join our brilliant Board!
Hope at Home is a growing and ambitious charity established in January 2018 (Charity no 1176802) which works to provide safe homes for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK.
We are at an exciting phase of growth and development and are particularly looking for motivated, committed people with experience of:
- Lived experience of modern slavery or human trafficking, homelessness or the asylum & immigration system.
- Working knowledge of immigration / housing law.
- Working knowledge of marketing.
- Working knowledge of or experience in HR.
- Experience in developing a Major Donor programme or philanthropic support.
We are seeking to improve, amongst other things, the skill set and competencies of the board and the visible diversity of the board to ensure we more accurately reflect the make-up of the people that we serve. We will provide a full induction and training for any new Board member, including those with no previous experience of being a trustee.
For more information on the role and how to apply, please download our Trustee Recruitment Pack.
Providing safe homes for survivors of modern slavery by offering a range of innovative accommodation options in collaboration with other organisations
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Objective:
The Chair provides inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees in its accountability for Eikon’s vision, mission, charitable purposes and upholding its values whilst supporting Trustees individually and collectively in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity.
The Chair provides line management to the CEO, offering support, advice and appraisal, and with the SLT, when appropriate, to deliver its Strategy and achieve its Annual Plan goals and objectives. He or she will act as a champion, ambassador and the public face of the Charity in partnership with the CEO.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Oversee and ensure that duties are fulfilled, strategies are established and that the Board regularly reviews risks and opportunities.
Governance: Confirm the charity’s arrangements, Trustees and systems are effective and comply with the Charity Commission Governance Code.
External Relations: Represent Eikon as an ambassador and spokesperson with external stakeholders, when appropriate.
Efficiency and Effectiveness: Engage Trustees while chairing meetings and documenting decisions and actions arising.
Relationship with CEO and Senior Leadership Team: Establish a strong, open, collaborative, supportive relationship with key team members; agree objectives and goals for the CEO.
Person Specifications
Personal Qualities: Strong and visible passion, commitment and advocacy for Eikon and children and young people’s mental health.
Experience: Track record of operation and achievement at a senior strategic level including both internal and external presentations and representation.
Knowledge and Skills: Strong leadership and motivational skills combined with financial management experience; understanding of charity governance.
Location:
The Eikon Charity is based in New Haw, Surrey, and operates throughout most of Surrey’s boroughs and beyond.
Remuneration
The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.
Time Commitment
Chairing, in person, four evening Board meetings per year, a Board and Senior Leadership Team away day and the annual Audit & Finance Committee meeting. There are regular in person or online meetings and calls with the Chief Executive Officer and liaison with individual Trustees and senior staff on particular issues. Together with the CEO, represent the Charity at events and meetings with key stakeholders.Standard appointment term is three years.
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We are looking for new Trustees to join our Board. We welcome applicants with varied skills and experience and we are also hoping to appoint a medical trustee.
The role of a trustee is to ensure that the charity fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries and delivers on its vision, mission and values. The board of trustees are jointly and individually responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
About us:
Sobell House is a hospice based on the Churchill Hospital site and is part of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It is jointly funded by the NHS and Sobell House Hospice Charity. We offer specialist palliative care to those facing life threatening illness, death and bereavement in Oxfordshire. This encompasses physical, psychological, social and spiritual care and includes supporting their families and those close to them. We care for around 3,000 patients and their families every year. The Charity contributes funding towards the care provided at Sobell House and also entirely funds the transport service, bereavement support, social work team and chaplaincy service.
Our team values:
Impact: We aim to make a positive difference to the lives of others through our work.
Integrity: We are honest, transparent and accountable for our actions and outcomes.
Compassion: We treat ourselves and others with kindness, respect, empathy and care.
Collaboration: We believe together is better. Working with colleagues, partners and our community to achieve more.
Continuous Improvement: We have a ‘growth mindset’. We embrace feedback and positive change and are continually looking for improved ways of working.
If you’re interested in becoming a Trustee, please click on Apply and complete the Application form on our website and we will get in touch with you.
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It is our mission to enrich the lives of our patients and those who love and care for them.

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Looking to become a trustee with a local charity with an excellent track record? Live in or bordering Bedfordshire?
Carers in Bedfordshire is seeking new Trustees with digital, marketing or academic research expertise to shape and grow the Charity.
Digital and AI
Are you passionate about the power of digital to drive positive change? Can you bring your expertise in digital strategy, innovation, and systems to our forward-thinking board?
Marketing and Comms
Help Amplify a Mission That Matters
Do you believe in the power of voice to spark change? We’re looking for a Marketing Trustee to help us strengthen our brand, sharpen our message, and reach the people who need to hear it most.
Academic and researchTrustee
Bring Evidence and Insight to the Heart of What We Do
We’re seeking a trustee with academic, policy, or research expertise to help us steer a thoughtful, evidence-informed path forward.
Even if you don’t have the specific skills and experience identified above, we are still interested in hearing from motivated individuals who have experience in an area of expertise relevant to the Charity.
Of particular interest would be:-
- Service provision in health and social care setting
- Clinical expertise especially in a community setting
- Community Fundraising
- HR
We'd like to have an informal conversation before we send you our online application form. Please make sure you give us a phone number and email address, together with an idea of a good time slot we can reach you.
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Position: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Location: Devon/Cornwall
Offices: Home Park, Outland Road, Plymouth PL2 3DQ
Manadon Sports Hub, 121 St Peter’s Road, PL5 3JG
The Hub at Foulston Park, Madden Road, PL1 4NE
Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Station Road, TR15 3QS
Salary: Voluntary
Contract: 3 years
Hours: 10 hours per month
Join us our Chair of the Board of Trustees
We are seeking an inspiring Chair who will play a vital role in shaping our future.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the community? Do you have a strong desire to contribute your skills to a cause that matters? We invite you to become the new Chair of our Board of Trustees and be a driving force for change!
What we are looking for:
An individual who will provide strategic guidance, support our growth and provide governance leadership. You will also support us in making a difference to the lives of people within our local communities.
While working collaboratively with our CEO, dedicated, diverse and committed team of staff, trustees and directors you will support and oversee the activities of our organisation and have oversight of board and committee activity and decision making.
Why you should join us as our Chair:
Impact: Be part of an organisation making a real difference to the lives of local people. Leadership: Support our strategic decision-making and shape the future direction of the organisation. Fulfilment: Experience the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts contribute to positive change.
We want to work with a Chair who is an experienced trustee or director who will champion our vision and mission. Commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults is essential, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discriminatory practice.
Time commitment:
Our Trustees are committed and provide a valuable and positive contribution, building on our strengths and ensuring our results are sustained. There are currently 10 Trustees within the Charity who bring a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience to the organisation.
You will attend an average of 4 Board meetings and up to 4 Committee meetings a year, plus Trustee away-days & other events, such as AGM. Meetings are held during business hours and are a mixture of in-person and online. Events (including strategy days, conference and AGM) usually take place at our offices in Plymouth.
How to Apply:
If If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey and to become the Chair of Board of Trustees with ACT, we would love to hear from you!
You will be given the opportunity to upload a covering letter and CV should you wish to do so however, for safer recruitment purposes, we do not accept application by CV only.
For more information about the work of Argyle Community Trust and our strategic aims visit
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The Guildford Institute is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to serve as Chair of its Board of Trustees. This important role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a charity that has been a pivotal part of the community for over 130 years.
Based in our beautiful Grade II listed building since 1892, we provide the local community with accessible cultural education and opportunities to build meaningful connections with others.
We’re seeking a distinguished leader with the following qualities:
• Leadership & Governance
• Passion for the Arts, Education & Community
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Play a vital role in guiding The Guildford Institute to continue to grow, secure its longevity and thrive.
Additional Documents:
Please read our Candidate Brief to find out more about us and the role of the Chair.
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At a time when we are experiencing the largest reforms to the welfare rights system in a generation, we believe this is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in welfare rights work, to join a respected organisation working at the forefront of the advice sector.
The Welfare Benefits Unit offers specialist welfare benefits advice to those who work with members of the public. Our experienced advisers provide independent support through our advice line, publications, training, consultancy, campaigns and projects.
The Welfare Benefits Unit aims to maximise benefit take-up, helping to reduce the incidence and impact of poverty and in doing so improve health, well-being, financial and social inclusion. We are a registered charity based in York. We primarily operate in North Yorkshire and York although some of our services are accessed by organisations working further afield.
We continue to aim towards a board that reflects the populations we work to support, and as such, welcome individuals from diverse ethnic communities, LGBTQIA+ groups, as well as younger people, those with disabilities, and those who have lived experience of the welfare benefits system.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
We welcome and support applications from those new to being a Trustee. We also know that studies have shown some people are less likely to apply for positions unless they believe meet every requirement in the description. The most important thing for us is to find Trustees that connect with our values and who can readily buy into our mission. Though we have suggested skills and experience areas below, which would be keen to hear from, we’re eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our board in a variety of ways – not just candidates who tick all the boxes.
We’re keen to add these areas of skills and experience to our board:
- Financial, legal or HR matters (especially as they may apply to a small charity)
- Expertise in marketing, digital or similar technological areas
- Welfare benefits system and welfare rights advice or lived experience.
About the Role
All Trustee positions are voluntary with reasonable expenses remunerated. To be an effective Trustee, you will need to commit up to 1-2 days per quarter to attend and prepare for board meetings which are held virtually.
Effective Trustees support our work by:
- ensuring we are working towards our vision, mission and values in everything we do
- ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources, maintaining proper financial and regulatory oversight and best practice as a charity
- approving the annual budget, and supporting strategic decision-making by actively contributing advice and guidance
- appointing key personnel such as the Chief Executive, and determining pay and conditions for the wider team
- constructively guide the Senior Leadership Team in the delivery of the organisation’s strategy
- actively representing and championing the work of the Welfare Benefits Unit.
Maximise benefit entitlement, ensuring access to expert advice, improving the capability of advisers, disseminating information and influencing policy




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Could you use your leadership skills and experience to support Signals?
We’re looking for a new volunteer Chair to join the board of Trustees who is interested in helping to develop Signals.
The Chair will lead our board of nine trustees, ensuring that Signals is following correct governance and meeting its charitable duties.
By joining us you will work with an engaged, experienced and friendly board and staff team.
Signals is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all members of the community particularly from those currently under-represented on the board including Tendring residents and people from the global majority.
Who we are
Signals is a registered charity and limited liability company based in Colchester established 36 years ago. We specialise in filmmaking and digital arts for social, learning and creative outputs and work across the region but with a focus on Essex. We became an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) in 2023.
We work with children, young people, artists and community groups supporting creativity and learning at all levels. We are committed to increasing equal access to digital and creative experiences. Our vision is to positively impact peoples’ lives by encouraging, diversity, creativity, experimentation, developing skills and raising aspirations through creative digital production and education. This work is increasingly relevant in supporting those left behind in a digital age.
Current projects include working with local migrant communities, disability groups and communities in Harwich.
Chair role
- With other board members, CEO and staff, provide strategic leadership to the charity, ensuring that Signals achieves its objectives.
- Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for governance.
- Optimise the relationship between the board and Signals staff and volunteers.
- Plan and chair the board meetings and the AGM, with others as appropriate.
- Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Signals.
- Appraise the performance of the CEO.
If you are interested and wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Signals Director Rachel Hipkiss.
We’re a multi-award-winning digital arts and education charity that provides courses, workshops and projects across the eastern region.




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