Volunteer volunteer roles
About Us
Age UK London is a charity that campaigns for an age-friendly London. We have been working to promote the interests of older Londoners for over 20 years and support the network of London Age UK’s and other older people’s organisations across all 33 boroughs.
Our CEO, Abigail Wood, joined us in 2020 and under her leadership Age UK London has gone through a significant period of consolidation and transformational change, streamlining activities and organisational structure, whilst maximising our impact.
Background to the role
A highly successful recent strategy day highlighted that the staff and trustees are closely aligned and have a strong sense of being part of one team, all pulling in one direction. We want to build on that by welcoming new Board members with key skills and expertise to enhance and further sharpen our work.
The Age UK London board currently comprises seven trustees, one of whose term will finish at our AGM in the autumn. Our chair, Tony Burch, took on the role in December 2024, having been a trustee since 2018. Our former chair, Imogen Clark, left having stayed on as a trustee until our CEO had returned from maternity leave in February of this year, and two other trustees resigned earlier this year for personal reasons.
We are a friendly, committed and effective board, and we foster a productive relationship with the Age UK London CEO and her team. We are passionate about campaigning to improve the lives of older Londoners.
We’re now keen to welcome someone who brings skills and experience in campaigning, public affairs and policy. Given that this is the key focus of our work, it’s important that our Board is replete with a deep understanding of the challenges as well as the possibilities for influence and change.
If you feel you are the right person to join our board, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Main Responsibilities
- To be aware of and accept the responsibilities of a charity trustee and director of a charitable company.
- To ensure equality, diversity and inclusion is promoted and sustained through all aspects of Age UK London’s work and relationships.
- To represent the board as necessary, on internal disciplinary and complaint panels or other panels, and on external bodies by agreement.
- To act properly at all times, declaring any conflict of interests or perceived conflict of interests which may have a bearing on their role as a trustee.
- To act in good faith with due care and diligence for the best interests of Age UK London and working within the charity’s vision, mission and values.
- To attend and actively participate in board meetings, contributing own opinions and ensuring that papers are read in preparation for meetings.
- To undertake training and attend induction.
- To respect the confidentiality of matters discussed at board and any other meetings set up by the board.
- To evaluate the performance of the board in relation to the agreed objectives.
- To engage with the wider work of Age UK London and its network.
- Willingness to commit to a minimum of two years in the role.
In addition to the above duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they may have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance on new initiatives or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Person Specification
Among your key attributes, we are looking to secure experience at a senior level of public affairs, including how organisations can engage with Government and influence policy through a combination of lobbying and public campaigning, as well as:
- Ability to understand and accept the duties and liabilities of a Trustee and how they differ from operational management
- Empathy with the vision, mission and values of the charity
- Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort
- Ability to think and apply knowledge strategically
- Ability to analyse and evaluate management information and any other evidence
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively and to participate in discussions
- Ability to work effectively in group situations
- Ability to constructively challenge and ask questions in an appropriate manner
- Ability to manage difficult/challenging situations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality on confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to manage boundaries and conflicts of interest appropriately
Our commitment to diversity
We value equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including age, cultural background, ethnicity and race, disability and mental health, neurodiversity, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, social background and lived experience.
We believe that effective leadership and good decision-making is enabled through a diverse board membership, a culture of listening to, and acting on, diverse perspectives and, having board behaviours that embody respect, openness and constructive challenge. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our broad and warmly welcome qualified candidates who bring new perspectives.
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting Age UK London in the recruitment of these roles. Please click here to apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter both in Word doc format.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
- Why are you interested in a Trustee role at Age UK London
- Having read the information pack, what relevant experience and skills do you feel you would bring to this role? This might come from paid work, study, community or voluntary work or other experience.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
The closing date for applications is 15 September. Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after and shortlisted candidates will have an interview with Age UK London during the week beginning 22 September.
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St Michaels and All Saints Charities
Role: Trustees
Location: Oxford
Salary: Voluntary role; out of pocket expenses may be claimed and investment in trustee development is provided
About us
St Michael’s and All Saints’ Charities are based in Oxford and comprise several historical charities whose purpose is to support the Church of St Michael at the North Gate in Central Oxford and to award grants to charities and other organisations where appropriate in the City of Oxford and Oxfordshire. The Charities have a long history dating back to the Charter of 1612 under the Great Seal of James I, on display in the Saxon Tower of St Michaels, but are also proud to be able to support both church, city of Oxford and Oxfordshire more broadly in the 21st century and beyond.
The Charities help St Michael’s to continue to be an active church community in the heart of Oxford, with the Vicar acting as City Rector with Oxford City Council and working pastorally with city centre businesses and visitors. The Charities support the upkeep of the church buildings allowing the church to be open every day for personal quiet and for the enjoyment of its historical heritage.
In awarding grants the Trustees (also known as Feoffees) have been able to support local charities over many years which focus on community benefit and relief of hardship, especially those working with the homeless, refugees and young people. These charitable objectives are supported through the income from its permanent endowment which comes substantially, although not exclusively, from property in Oxford.
The Trustees strive to continuously improve the governance of the Charities and are now actively seeking new Trustees to join their dedicated and collaborative board to provide strategic support in their field of expertise and support overall governance and leadership of the organisation.
We are looking for candidates who are willing to develop a sympathetic understanding of the work of the Charities and are experienced in working in an environment governed by a legislative/regulatory framework, be it charitable, non-profit or private sector.
The Charities invites expressions of interest for the following roles:
· Chair Designate of the Board of Trustees; the current Chair plans to retire from the role in 2026
· Trustee who would join the Charities’ Property and Investment Subcommittee.
Our priority is to increase both the legal and financial or investment management expertise on our Trustee board and so applicants should be able to evidence experience in at least one of these two areas.
The Charity has two subcommittees which have delegated authority to oversee various elements of governance and compliance:
· Property and Investment subcommittee which oversees the financial governance of the charity in relation to financial performance, risk and sustainability and property management and investment and ensuring policies, systems and processes are fit for purpose.
· Grant subcommittee that scrutinises governance, systems and processes and monitors impacts and outcomes.
We also ensure that trustees feel supported in their role and offer mentoring to new trustees during their induction period as well as ongoing support and training.
The Charities welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or other category protected by law.
For full details of this rewarding opportunity and how to apply, please download a recruitment pack.
If you would like to discuss the trustee role before applying, contact Louise Packer, Clerk to the Feoffees.
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“Be a catalyst for healthier lives in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.”
Duchy Health Charity is seeking an inspirational new Chair to lead our Board into the future.
Founded from the visionary legacy of Cornwall’s first private hospital, Duchy Health Charity has since invested over £10 million in improving the health and wellbeing of people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. From pioneering school-based health and wellbeing centres for young people to funding innovative community health projects and responding swiftly to crises like the cost-of-living emergency, we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve.
This is a pivotal moment. As our long-serving Chair Barbara Vann prepares to step down, we are looking for a successor who shares our passion for creating lasting, meaningful impact on health outcomes.
As our new Chair, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership, ensuring excellent governance and clarity of purpose.
- Champion our mission to promote health and prevent sickness across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
- Guide a talented and committed Board of Trustees in allocating our resources wisely and ambitiously.
- Represent the charity externally, building relationships with partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing Board culture.
We are looking for:
- Experience as a Chair or senior trustee in the charity or public sector, or significant experience of governance and leadership in complex organisations.
- A strong connection to, or understanding of, Cornwall and its communities.
- Strategic vision, sound judgement, and the ability to inspire and challenge constructively.
- Commitment to our values of integrity, openness, and community focus.
- Enthusiasm for our mission to improve health and wellbeing for all.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible difference to the health landscape of Cornwall. You’ll be joining a financially stable, well-regarded organisation with significant influence and a strong record of impact.
If you are motivated to help shape the future of health and wellbeing in Cornwall, we would love to hear from you.
