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7th Perthshire (Methven) Scout Group are looking to recruit a Chair of Trustees.
About us:We are a small yet active charity running scouting groups (Beavers Cubs and Scouts) for young people aged 6-14 living in and around Methven, Perthshire. The ethos of the group aligns with the core principles of Scouting which aims to teach young people “Skills for Life”. All scouting activities in Methven are provided by a dedicated group of volunteers, overseen by a Board of Trustees to which we now seek to recruit a new Chairperson. The Chair plays a pivotal role in leading and guiding the charity towards achieving its aims and objectives. This position requires a dynamic individual who can ensure effective governance and strategic direction. The role is for 3 years initially, as per our constitution.
Duties
- Lead and preside over Trustee meetings (approximately 4-5 per year), ensuring that discussions are productive and focused on achieving outcomes.
- Develop agendas in collaboration with other board members, ensuring all relevant topics are covered.
- Foster an inclusive environment where all members feel valued and encouraged to contribute.
- Represent the organisation at public events, as necessary, effectively communicating its vision and objectives.
- Oversee the implementation of policies and strategies set by the board, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Help to set budgets and manage the charities finances to enable it to perform its duties and fulfil its vision.
Skills
- Strong leadership and team working skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Well-developed organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to think strategically and make informed decisions that benefit the charity.
- A collaborative mindset with a focus on building consensus.
- An understanding of and alignment with the ethos, vision and values of Scouts, it is a requirement to uphold these at all times.
- The ability to research and formulate grant applications on behalf of the charity would be beneficial but is not essential.
Additional Information
- This is a volunteer role and attracts no remuneration, however reasonable expenses will be covered.
- Although this role does not require the successful candidate to directly work with young people it will require an enhanced PVG.
- The Board of Trustees meet approximately 4-5 times a year, usually for up to 2 hours at a time. Additional time outside of trustee meetings will likely be required to follow up on actions agreed by the Board. This role could be performed as a hybrid role as some meetings could be run online, however an in-person presence at the AGM each year is essential. The AGM is held where the charity operates, in Methven, Perthshire.
- Training both for this role, and about Scouts as an organisation and charity will be delivered online in an on-demand format. The successful candidate will be expected to complete this before taking up the role in September 2025. Further ongoing support and training is offered both online and in person to enable the successful candidate to enhance their skills, learn new skills as required and network with other volunteers across the wider organisation.
- This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop their skills, make new friends and be involved in a charity that makes a positive, tangible difference to the lives of young people in our area.
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This is an exciting opportunity to influence and impact the educational experience and outcomes of children in east Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Hartlepool. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East.
We are a mixed Multi-Academy Trust, with eight schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) and a mix of community and Church of England schools. We are a fully inclusive, working with a range of stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes and destinations for our pupils. We also have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.
The Chair of our Trust Board of Directors helps shape and guide our passionate volunteers and staff team through clear leadership to the trust’s Board of Directors, embedding the trust's values and culture throughout the organisation.
In addition to the general role of all Non-Executive Directors/Trustees, the role of the Chair is:
1. Strategic leadership: To ensure the board and the CEO have an effective shared purpose, vision, values and strategic priorities.
2. Leading the governance team: To ensure the board has the right people with the right skills, attributes, motivations and behaviours to work effectively as a team and hold annual 1:1 conversations with non-executive directors and Local Governing Committee Chairs.
3. Working with leaders: To ensure professional relationships with the CEO and the Chairs of the schools’ Local Governing Committees. To lead the Chairs and Vice Chairs Forum.
4. Influencing improvement and outcomes: To ensure the Board is focused on the trust’s strategic priorities and the ongoing improvement of all of its schools and outcomes for pupils.
5. Leading governance business: To work with the CEO and the Clerk to the Directors to ensure the business of the Board and its Committees is planned, managed and actioned effectively.
6. To review the trust’s management accounts on a monthly basis, taking any appropriate action to maintain financial viability.
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Become a Trustee or Chair of Lancaster Grand Theatre
Make a difference to Lancaster’s creative life. Bring your skills and passion to one of the city’s most loved cultural venues.
We are now recruiting new Trustees to join the Board of Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre CIO from September 2025, and a future Chair of Trustees to take up the role during 2026.
Applications close: 12 noon, 15 August 2025
Coffee Morning for prospective Trustees: Saturday 12 July, 9:30am
About Lancaster Grand Theatre
Lancaster Grand Theatre is one of the UK’s oldest working theatres, first opened in 1782. Today, our 460-seat Grade II listed venue stages over 250 events every year — bringing joy to thousands of people from across our community and beyond.
The charity that runs the theatre — Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre CIO — is powered by volunteers and driven by a commitment to making arts and culture accessible, welcoming and sustainable.
We are now looking to strengthen our Board of Trustees by welcoming new members with a range of skills, experience and perspectives. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from under-represented groups, to ensure our Board reflects the diversity of our community.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking Trustees from a broad range of backgrounds — you don’t need to have previous Board experience. We will provide induction and support to help you thrive in the role.
In particular, we are keen to add skills and expertise in:
- Chair of the Board (future appointment in 2026)
- Safeguarding
- Youth Engagement & Development
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Environment & Sustainability
- ICT & Data Control
- Constitutional Compliance & Insurance
- Arts, Culture & Heritage (including archiving)
- Fundraising and Grants
- Facilities Management
We are also looking for candidates who are passionate about the role of live performance in community life, and who can contribute to our mission and values:
Our Mission: To be a place of joy, and a cornerstone of cultural and artistic excellence, for our community and beyond.
The Role of Trustee
As a Trustee, you will be part of a voluntary team that:
· Provides governance and leadership for the charity
· Oversees the management of the theatre and ensures its sustainability
· Supports and champions the theatre’s values and mission
· Ensures good financial stewardship and legal compliance
· Contributes ideas, expertise and time to support our ongoing development
Trustees attend around 6–8 Board meetings per year (usually weekday evenings), plus occasional working groups and events. We aim to create a supportive, collaborative and enjoyable environment for all Trustees.
Chair Role: The current Chair of Trustees will progressively hand over the role during 2026. The incoming Chair will be selected by the Board after the AGM. Support and mentoring will be provided.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply:
Attend our Coffee Morning on 12 July (optional, but recommended)
Submit an application by 12 noon, 15 August 2025
Your application should include:
- A completed Charity Commission declaration form (we will provide this)
- A short statement (up to 500 words) summarising your skills and experience, and why you’d like to join the Board
DOWNLOAD Trustee & Chair Briefing Pack on website.
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Join Elleray Community Association as Chair and lead an exciting new chapter as we move into a new purpose-built centre in Teddington. Help shape strategy, support staff and volunteers, and expand our valued services for older adults and the wider community. We are seeking an inclusive leader with strategic vision, governance experience, and a passion for local impact.
Chair Role Description
• Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that ECA achieves its mission.
• Work in partnership with the Centre Manager and team to achieve ECA’s mission.
• Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.
• Optimise the relationship between the board and ECA’s staff and volunteers.
• Plan and chair the board meetings and the AGM, with others as appropriate.
• Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for ECA.
What we are looking for
• Ideally previous experience of being a trustee.
• A keen sense of strategic purpose.
• Governance and committee experience in a charity or business setting.
• Strong in execution and managing transformation projects, including leading the charity in the new ECA building setting.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and ability to constructively negotiate and collaborate with various institutions, entities, and personnel.
• Affinity with and commitment to the local SW London and Teddington area.
• Business experience and awareness across finance, risk, IT, and people management, would be desirable.
• An inclusive leadership style, able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.
• The ability to listen and engage effectively, comfortable with challenge and debate and able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
• In advocation, be able and willing to champion ECA’s work through personal networks, social media, and other channels.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Be available, responsive and flexible to advise, support or give consent to, as needed.
Terms of office
• Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term of office, renewal for 2 further terms to a maximum of 9 years.
• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Time commitment
• Attending [6] Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are generally held in person at the ECA building.
• Periodic meetings with the Centre Manager and management team, with flexibility to respond swiftly to the occasional ad-hoc issues.
• Other meetings, including on potential strategy and other charity-related issues.
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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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The Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) was set up in June 2005 in memory of legendary campaigner, Sheila McKechnie.Campaigning is vital to a healthy society. We help campaigners to thrive. In a free and hopeful society, people need to know they have the power to make a difference: that they are able to envisage change and can push for that change to happen. For nearly two decades, we have helped all sorts of individuals, causes and charities to find their power as changemakers – as campaigners. We support, connect and champion these campaigners, equipping them to go after the social change they seek.
The Chair will hold the Board and staff team to account for SMK’s mission and vision, provide inclusive leadership to the Board and ensure that Board members fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of SMK. The Chair will line manage and support the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the Chief Executive and staff team to achieve agreed objectives. They may also be asked to act as an ambassador and a public face of SMK in partnership with the Chief Executive and the Board.
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About Classics for All
We believe that delving into the ancient world – through ancient history, classical civilisation, Latin and Ancient Greek – is not only enjoyable but also profoundly beneficial for all pupils. It enhances their cultural awareness, sharpens their language and analytical skills, and boosts their aspirations and achievements.
We are currently developing a new strategy, and as a trustee you will have an opportunity to help shape and deliver our new vision.
Vision
A future where every young person can unlock the wisdom, wonder, and imagination of the ancient world - regardless of background or circumstance.
Mission
We believe that discovering the ancient world can transform lives.
That’s why we work to:
- Ignite curiosity and a lifelong love of learning through the stories, ideas, and cultures of the ancient world
- Raise aspirations and broaden horizons by connecting students with the richness of the past
- Build cultural capital, giving every child access to the knowledge and confidence to thrive
- Empower state schools and teachers to bring Classics to life in every classroom
- Champion the value of Classics as a vital part of a broad, rich, and inclusive education
Our governance
Our Board members are all passionate about changing young people’s lives through accessing Classics education. They are responsible for the strategy and good governance of the charity, working in partnership with the Chief Executive.
There are up currently nine members of our Board, including the Chair and Treasurer. Trustees serve a three-year term which can be renewed.
The Board meets for formal meetings, both in-person and virtually, four times a year. Along with other duties, whilst voluntary, this represents a sizeable time commitment and hard work.
Board committees
In addition to the Board, there is a Finance and Operations Committee who meet quarterly. There are some other operational committees that support different aspects of our work. The committees are small groups of Trustees and volunteers, who focus on particular areas of the charity in line with strategic developments and make recommendations.
Trustees will be encouraged to join a committee best suited to their skills on appointment to the Board. Each committee will be led by a Chairperson who is responsible for the overall running of their committee.
- Finance and Operations Committee: develops and delivers the financial strategy of the charity, including the budget, financial controls and fundraising strategy. It is also responsible for risk management.
- Remuneration Committee: has oversight of the pay process for staff.
- Nominations Committee: responsible for leading Trustee recruitment.
- Philanthropy Advisory Group: supports our fundraising through activating networks and sharing ideas to develop our income generation activities.
- Events Committee: supports the ideation and delivery of events supporting our charitable goals.
Responsibilities of a Trustee
The Board of Trustees is legally responsible for the charity – this is a significant responsibility and one that should not be taken lightly. Trustees have responsibility for ensuring the charity is well run, financially secure, and doing the work it is meant to be doing. There are specific legal and other duties. It is recommended you look at the Charity Commission ‘The Essential Trustee’ guidance, which can be found online here.
You can also view our profile on the Charity Commission website. If you want to find out more about our current Trustees, visit our website.
Trustees are volunteers; they are not paid. Reasonable expenses can, however, be reimbursed (e.g. to cover travel costs).
As a Trustee, you will be acting collectively as part of the Board of Trustees. Together, the Board is responsible for all of the points above.
Role Description
Trustees are expected to:
- set the vision, mission, values and objectives of the charity.
- develop the strategic direction of the charity; establish and monitor policies necessary for the proper governance of the charity’s activities.
- ensure that Classics for All operates in accordance with its governing documents, and is accountable to its regulators, funders, members and beneficiaries.
- maintain oversight of the management of the charity’s financial and other resources.
- support the Chief Executive.
- maintain oversight of risks faced by the charity.
- have regard for how the charity contributes to public benefit.
- appoint from its members representatives to other committees.
- ensure suitable representation of the charity to other bodies.
- promote Classics for All to external organisations, acting as spokespeople as necessary, and to review and develop partnerships with other organisations.
- to regularly appraise their own work, delegating responsibility to committees where necessary.
Skills
- We need a well-rounded Board with a diverse skill set. No one individual is expected to have experience in everything, therefore we are always on the lookout for individuals who bring a range of experiences and differing perspectives to the group.
- We are additionally interested in those who can bring experience from the legal world, digital transformation and marketing and communications.
Diversity and inclusion
As a social mobility charity, being inclusive is a fundamental value of Classics for All. We welcome applications from all eligible people and are particularly keen to receive applications from those who are from communities that are less represented within charity governance and Classics education. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from those who attended a UK state-maintained school, regardless of if Classics was offered at their own school. You do not need to be a Classicist to join our Board – there will be no Latin tests!
Other requirements
There are just a few more requirements. We are seeking candidates who:
- will be aged 18+ on 1 September 2025.
- are allowed by law (both company law and charity law) to be a Trustee. This means that you must not be disqualified from being a Trustee or Director. Individuals are disqualified if:
- they have an unspent conviction for offences of dishonesty or deception (the same goes for attempting, aiding or abetting these offences);
- they are currently declared bankrupt or subject to bankruptcy restrictions or an interim order;
- they are subject to a debt relief order, a debt relief restrictions order or interim order;
- they have been disqualified from being a company director;
- they have unspent convictions for terrorism-related offences, money laundering or bribery;
- they have violated certain Commission orders relating to finances or property;
- they have committed misconduct in public office, perjury or perverted the course of justice;
- they have disobeyed an order or direction of the Commission on application to the High Court;
- they have committed civil contempt of court relating to false statements;
- they are a designated person for reasons linked to terrorist activity by the Treasury;
- Individuals who are subject to notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act 2013
- are not subject to a disqualification Order under the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 or Protection of Vulnerable Adults List.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is Monday 4 August 2025 at 12noon. Please complete thieonline form. The questions you will need to answer are listed below for ease of preparation. You will also be asked some diversity monitoring information. Please be assured that this information will not be used as part of the screening process.
Unfortunately, we are unable to give feedback to applicants not shortlisted for interview. We actively try to provide feedback to candidates interviewed.
By submitting an application, you are giving permission for your personal information to be stored and processed for the purpose of arriving at selection decisions, for it to be used as a basis for a personal record if you are successful, and for sensitive data to be anonymised and used for the purpose of diversity monitoring.
Questions
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- What motivates you to support the teaching of Classics in state schools, and how does this align with your personal or professional experiences?
We are particularly interested in how your experiences have shaped your views on educational inequality and social mobility. Please share any relevant experiences that have influenced your commitment to widening access to Classics.
- Trustees play an active role in the governance and strategic direction of the charity. Can you describe a time when you’ve taken on a leadership or governance role –formally or informally – and what you learned from that experience?
We are looking for evidence of your willingness to contribute time and energy to the work of the Board, and how you approach collaboration, decision-making and accountability.
- What unique perspectives, skills, or lived experiences would you bring to the Classics for All Board, and how would you hope to contribute to our future development?
We are especially keen to hear from candidates with expertise in marketing and communications, legal, or digital transformation, but we also welcome other skills and experiences that could enrich our Board’s diversity and effectiveness.
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.
FoBV are looking for a new Chair of Trustees. This individual will lead the board and be responsible to its members, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively, and in accordance with the charity’s vision, goals and charitable purposes. while also being an ambassador for the charity.
About Us
Friends of Bennerley Viaduct (FoBV) is a community organisation based in Derbyshire formed in 2015 with the purpose of safeguarding the Bennerley Viaduct Grade II* listed structure and its surrounding environment. Since 2019, when the organisation became a CIO, it has grown thanks to funding which led to the building of full access onto the viaduct, a new visitor centre and café and the development of an activity programme encompassing both formal and informal learning.
Chair role
· Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that FoBV achieves its charitable purposes and goals.
· Work in partnership with the Board, Operations Director and team to achieve our shared objectives.
· Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.
· Optimise the relationship between the board and FOBV staff, members and volunteers.
· Plan and chair the board meetings and the AGM, with others as appropriate.
· Act as a spokesperson and advocate for FOBV.
What we are looking for
Essential
● Experience of being a trustee.
● A keen sense of strategic purpose.
● An inclusive leadership style.
● The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative environment.
● Advocate - be able and willing to champion FoBV work through personal networks, social media, and other channels.
● A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
● Be responsive
In addition to the above, the Chair will have the responsibilities and qualities of all trustees:
Responsibilities of all trustees
● Support and provide advice on FoBV purpose, vision, goals and activities.
● Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
● Oversee FoBV financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress, with the support of the Trustee Treasurer.
● Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
● Ensure that key risks are identified, monitored and controlled effectively in conjunction with the Trustee Board.
● Provide support and challenge to the Operations Director in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
● Keep abreast of changes in charity law and regulations as appropriate
● Attend six Board meetings a year and be adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
● Contribute to the broader promotion of FoBV charitable objects, aims and objectives by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Essential qualities and attributes of all trustees
● Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
● Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
● Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
● A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
● Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
● Willingness to lead according to our values
● Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
● Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term of office, renewal for 2 further terms to a maximum of 9 years.
This is a voluntary position, but reasonable travel expenses etc. will be reimbursed
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This is an opportunity to become Chair of a Charity which has recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. If you are someone who is looking to make a “real difference” for mothers/birthing people and their families facing one of the most challenging and unexpected periods of their lives, then we would like to hear from you. We are also looking for a Chair who can lead and “harness” the range of skills present within our existing Board members, who come with a range of experience.
Now into our second decade as a charity, it is exciting time to join Mummy’s Star as the Chairperson. We have broadened the conversation about cancer and pregnancy nationwide, and internationally too despite our small stature. We now must sustain what we have built and help take the charity to that next level where we can elevate the voices of those we support, so that their needs are not only understood, but are also prioritised and used to inform policy and planning.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference for people affected by cancer? Tenovus Cancer Care is seeking new Trustees to help guide our charity at a pivotal moment in our history.
We’re especially keen to hear from individuals with experience in:
· Finance, audit & risk management
· Digital
· Retail
· Fundraising
· Business / entrepreneurship
· Health inequalities
For over 80 years, Tenovus Cancer Care has been giving help, hope, and a voice to people affected by cancer across Wales. Each year, we support thousands of people through our dedicated nurses, counsellors, and benefits advisors - and with cancer diagnoses rising, our work is more critical than ever.
We are eager to expand our diversity and are committed to building a Board that reflects the broad communities we serve.
A copy of our Trustee Recruitment Pack is attached.
Deadline: 21 August 2025
Interviews: 9-11 September 2025
Deadline: 21 August 2025
Interviews: 9-11 September 2025
If you’re ready to share your skills and time to help shape our future, we’d love to hear from you.
We are here for everyone affected by cancer We offer information, advice and specialist support to everyone who needs it.
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The Bromley Experts by Experience Secretary will play a vital role, working with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chair of Trustees. You will help the Trustee Board carry out their duties in an efficient manner, ensuring all governance documents and procedures are followed. The Secretary will ensure the smooth and efficient running of accessible trustee board meetings and will be the Trustee responsible for leading preparation, administration, and delivery of the AGM.
The Secretary will ensure the trustees recognise and complete relevant actions related to their decisions, and that all decisions made by the trustees comply with the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements the charity is subject to, are in accordance with Bromley Experts by Experience’s governing documents, reflect the aims of the charity, and continue to provide benefit to our members, beneficiaries and local Deaf and Disabled people.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chair of Trustees, the Secretary will ensure the charity meets all its regulatory requirements, has strong governance and foundations to enable Bromley Experts by Experience to achieve as much as we can in future.
IMPORTANT: As a Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, our governing articles require that our staff, trustees and volunteers bring with them lived experience of disability (self-identified or otherwise). See how we define this below.
Responsibilities of the Secretary:
- Prepare agendas in consultation with the Chair and CEO.
- Ensure arrangements for meetings are met including hybrid arrangements and access requirements of attendees.
- Receive agenda items from other Trustees and circulate agendas and any supporting papers in good time.
- Check that quorum is present at each meeting (including hybrid attendance)
- Minute meetings, circulate draft minutes and action points to Board members.
- Ensure the Chair signs (electronic or wet) minutes once approved.
- Check Trustees have carried out action(s) agreed.
- Circulate agendas and minutes of the annual general meeting (AGM) and any special or extraordinary general meetings.
- Ensure up-to-date records are kept of Trustee Board membership.
- Ensure the board fulfils their duties and responsibilities for effective charity governance in line with Bromley Experts by Experience’s policies and the requirements of the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
- Ensure X by X Bromley activities benefit its members and beneficiaries.
- Support and advocate for X by X Bromley’s mission, vision and values.
What we ask of you:
- The Secretary should expect to serve for a minimum of 12 months.
- The Secretary is required to attend scheduled meetings with some ad hoc meetings where necessary.
- It is anticipated that the time commitment will be an approximate average 2.5 hours per week. This will mainly comprise of:
- Board meeting attendance (plus preparation and minutes) every 8 weeks.
- AGM attendance (plus preparation and minutes)
- Supporting our annual Disability Pride event.
- Occasional scheduled meetings with senior staff and/or Chair.
- As we are a very small charity, there could be occasions when extra time will be required (e.g. during the planning of new projects or dealing with any particular difficulties that arise), or where additional support would be appreciated (e.g. attending events, meeting members at project days).
Key Skills and Qualities:
- Lived Experience of disability (can be self-identified)
- A belief that Disabled people can and should be actively welcomed and included in our communities. An understanding that it is barriers in society that make that harder. This is called the Social Model of Disability.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Experience of how Trustee Boards operate and of effective charity governance
- An understanding of how to make meetings accessible.
- Experience of minute-taking and strong record keeping skills.
- Accuracy and efficiency with an eye for detail.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, communicating in a way that is accessible to you.
- Possess and demonstrate integrity, objectivity, accountability, and honesty.
- An effective team worker, contributing an independent perspective.
- Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, the Secretary role, and the financial aspects of running a charity.
- A genuine interest in local communities and people.
- Commitment to Bromley Experts by Experience’s aims, objectives and values.
The Secretary must be legally eligible to stand as a registered Company Director and Charity Trustee. Having had previous experience as a trustee of a voluntary organisation is an advantage.
The Secretary will require a DBS Check to be completed.
We work to create inclusive and accessible communities in Bromley and beyond to enable Deaf and Disabled people to participate fully in society.
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The Vacancy
We are excited to announce that we are looking to appoint a new Clinical Trustee to our well-established Board.
This vacancy has arisen as one of our existing Clinical Trustees has reached the end of their tenure and now we are seeking the ideal candidate to fill this position.
As a Clinical Trustee you will be required to provide expert guidance to our Board and will act as support to our Director of Care. You will often be required to act a sounding-board for the Julia’s House Team in matters impacting our Clinical Care and Team.
You will work alongside our other Clinical Trustees in respect of Clinical Governance providing input and advice around Clinical matters.
You’ll also build a strong relationship with the rest of the Trustee Board and Senior Leadership Team at Julia’s House.
Qualifications/Experience:
Proven experience of working within a palliative care environment, ideally at a Senior level.
Children’s palliative care not essential but advantageous if you have it.
Application of sound judgement and collaboration with others is key to the success of this role.
Terms of office
- Trustees are appointed for a three-year term of office, renewal for one further term to a maximum of six years.
- This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment
- Attending four Board meetings annually, typically scheduled in the evening.
- Attending four Clinical Governance meetings a year, typically scheduled in the evening.
- Attending annual strategy and training days.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Julia’s House achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity, ensure that the charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. So, if you have the skills and experience we need we'd love to hear from you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Breadwinners Finance Trustee & Vice Chair Role - Aug 2025
Job title: Finance and Vice Chair Trustee - London & Brighton
Reporting to: Board of Trustees and Managing Director
Remuneration: £0 (Pro-Bono, Volunteering role)
Duration: 3 years, with a potential further 3 terms extension as per the board of Trustees Decision.
Location: Remote mainly, London coworking Office Space in Brixton, Brighton coworking space in future expanding reach.
Commitment and Work Style: 3 years, approx 8 hrs per Quarter, 5 meetings per year. Both F2F and online meetings.
Start: Aug 2025 / Apply ASAP as we interview and recruit as applications come, no more applications will be taken after 15th July 2025
We are looking for the next Finance and Vice Chair Trustee to join our board and help lead the strategy, developing the core team to continue growing our support for young refugees across the UK.
About Breadwinners
Breadwinners is set up to tackle unemployment and poor well-being by providing young refugees and people seeking asylum with their first work experience in the UK, training and personal mentors so that they can start and progress in their careers. We achieve this goal through three consecutive programmes, using our award-winning bread stalls in markets across London and Brighton and wholesale for socially-minded cafes and restaurants
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Risers programme: A two-month early intervention programme designed to provide structured work experience, training, and mentorship to newly arrived young people seeking asylum through our 18 stalls.
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Breadwinners programme: The follow-up programme for refugees with the right to work, which involves working as a market stall manager for six months and earning the UK living wage.
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Proofers programme: A progression programme that entails working remotely as part-time online sales representatives for six months, managing our wholesale delivery model.
Our programmes, delivered across London and Brighton, and over the last 7 years we have made a significant impact in supporting over 744+ programme participants, with an impressive 93% reporting notable improvements in their overall well-being, 76% of our Breadwinners programme progress into work, further education or volunteering, and all this while minimising our Carbon Footprint by 20.5% through the sale of organic goods. This year, we are planning to double our impact with young refugees, with recently secured funding, new markets, and focusing on our wholesale model.
You will be working directly with the Managing Director, Core team and Board of Trustees and volunteers to improve Finance Processes, set up and review Budgets, and lead board meetings structure and discussions, delivering the best strategy for the Breadwinners community. You will have the chance to see the impact your work has, meet and support amazing young people who deserve better opportunities, and work together on the strategy of Breadwinners. Please apply as soon as possible, by submitting your cover letter and CV accroding instructions. Please use “BW - Finance Trustee and Vice Chair” as the email subject. We will arrange interviews for great applications as they come in. No more applications will be taken after the 15th of July 2025.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
We welcome informal chats about the role - please contact Martin Cosarinsky Campos.
Ideal candidates attributes
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Passionate about supporting refugees and young people seeking asylum.
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Knowledge and experience of finance best practices for Charities and Social Enterprises.
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Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management.(Xero, Quickbooks)
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Strong financial analysis.
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Ability to communicate clearly, setting agendas, and driving strategic conversations.
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Self starter with commitment, motivation and drive to upskill as needed to support the charity.
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Capacity to plan and drive the board meetings agenda liaising with the Managing Director and Chair, managing the appropriate regulatory documentation. .
Your role
Alongside the general responsibilities of a Trustee, you will:
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Liaise with the Managing Director to obtain an overview of the ongoing financial affairs of the organisation to ensure its financial viability and that all processes are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.
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Support the Managing Director in the production of an annual budget and propose its adoption at the last meeting of the previous financial year.
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Support the Director to ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place.
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Support the Director to monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation at board meetings, making fellow committee members aware of their financial obligations and taking a lead in interpreting financial data to them
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Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits together with auditors.
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Support and Guidance: The vice chair provides support and guidance to the chair, helping them to effectively manage the board and the charity's operations. They may also act as a "sounding board" for the chair and other trustees, offering alternative perspectives and insights.
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Subcommittee Leadership: The vice chair may lead or be involved in subcommittees of the board, such as a finance committee or a fundraising committee.
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Strategic Direction: The vice chair helps ensure that the charity operates within its charitable objectives and has a clear strategic direction.
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Effective Governance: They contribute to the overall governance of the charity by ensuring that meetings are effective and that trustees fulfill their duties.
Requirements
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Available to dedicate at least 8 hrs per quarter to Breadwinner's work.
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Available to attend Trustee board meetings on weekday afternoons 5 times a year.
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Available to support Quarterly Team Wellbeing sessions.
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Committed to a 3-year term on the Board.
We support young refugees well-being by providing them with work, training and mentoring.





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Birkbeck Students' Union is looking for two exceptional individuals to join our Board of Trustees as volunteer Lay Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the student experience at Birkbeck, guiding our strategic direction and ensuring we continue to support and enrich the lives of our diverse student body.
Role Overview: As a Lay Trustee, you will attend and actively participate in five Board of Trustee Meetings and five Finance & Audit Committee meetings per year. Your strategic oversight and governance will help ensure the Students' Union operates in line with its mission, values, and legal obligations. You will provide guidance and insight based on your expertise in one of the following areas Cybersecurity; Fundraising; Legal; and Marketing.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for applying. Applications should be sent via email by 13th April 2025.
Any questions about the role please email Yousuf Joondan (CEO).
Birkbeck Students' Union is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all individuals, regardless of background, who meet the role's criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Sutton Mental Health Foundation is looking to recruit a volunteer secretary position to the Trust Board, to support and assist the Chair and CEO. This is an important and confidential role within the Trust. The main areas of the role are, in consultation with the Chair and CEO, the preparation of all Board/AGM meetings, the preparation of Board/AGM papers, minute taking and writing up the minutes in a timely manner. Other duties involve the support to the Trustees, as well as updating of trustee records. Th board of trustees meets in-person, approximately every six weeks, in the London Borough of Sutton. A full role description will be provided on application.
As background information, Sutton Mental Health Foundation was established as a charity in 1994 and the aim of the Foundation is to support people with mental health needs in the Borough of Sutton, helping to keep them well and active and helping them to have a voice in mental health care in the Borough. Our vision is to provide a community in Sutton which values mental wellbeing and understands how to respond positively to anxiety and distress. The Foundation works together to promote mental wellbeing resilience and recovery from mental distress.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.