Volunteer roles in bristol, somerset

STOP SCROLLING. This isn't just a volunteer role - it's a high-impact mission.

Are you an entrepreneurial leader ready to launch a national movement?

MINDSET Charity is a brand-new, UK-wide men's mental wellbeing and personal growth organisation determined to tackle the mental health crisis among men aged 16-50 years old. We're building a vital, remote-first brotherhood of support, resources, and mentoring. We have the vision, the brand, and the essential resources - now we need the operational powerhouse.

We are seeking an exceptional, pioneering Project Director/Manager to be the operational lead, ensuring we successfully secure our Charity Commission registration, build our digital infrastructure, recruit our core volunteer teams, and launch with maximum impact across the UK. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees.

The Challenge (And Your Opportunity):

The tragedy of male suicide in the UK demands action. We refuse to be another generic charity. MINDSET is about proactive growth, actionable self-improvement, and building a genuine community.

As our operational lead, you won't just manage tasks; you will drive the engine - turning our strategy into reality. This is a hands-on, highly autonomous remote role requiring a start-up mentality and the dedication to manage all launch workstreams, from platform development to compliance, volunteer recruitment, and initial community building.

Who We Need to Poke:

We need an excellent leader with a proven project management track record and a genuine entrepreneurial spirit. You should be:

• A Proven Leader: Able to inspire, manage, and coordinate a diverse, remote team of talented volunteers (service leads, technical leads, content creators, etc.).

• An Entrepreneurial Mindset: Creative, resourceful, and capable of identifying unique selling points (USPs) and opportunities that make MINDSET stand out in a crowded charity landscape.

• A Skilled Project Manager: Experienced in planning, scoping, and executing complex projects, ideally involving digital infrastructure and start-up operations.

• Highly Autonomous: Self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable working remotely to drive deadlines and deliverables for Charity Commission registration and launch.

• Passionately Aligned: Deeply committed to men's mental health and personal growth, understanding the specific needs of men aged 16–50.

What You Will Deliver:

• Launch Strategy: Oversee the execution of the full charity launch plan, from pre-registration to service delivery setup.

• Team Building: Establish and manage the core volunteer team (outside the Board of Trustees), including peer support facilitators and mentors.

• Infrastructure: Ensure the successful setup of our remote platform, resource library, and digital communication channels.

• Impact: Position MINDSET for success to support thousands of men a year, fulfilling our purpose and validating our existence.

Don't just cheer from the sidelines. Lead the charge. If you are ready to use your professional expertise to build a groundbreaking charity from the ground up, we want you at the helm.

Apply Now to Become MINDSET's Project Director/Manager.

Your leadership will define our success. Let's make a monumental difference for UK men.

MINDSET Charity

@MINDSETCharity

STOP SCROLLING. Your Expertise Could Save Lives.

Are you ready to turn governance into groundbreaking impact?

MINDSET Charity is a brand-new, UK-wide men's mental wellbeing and personal growth organisation dedicated to tackling the mental health crisis among men aged 16-50 years old. We're building a vital, remote-first brotherhood of support, resources, and mentoring, and we need leaders, not just listeners, to guide our mission.

We are actively seeking our founding TRUSTEES to steer us through the critical start-up phase, securing our Charity Commission registration, setting our strategic direction, and ensuring long-term success that will support thousands of men a year across the UK.

The Challenge (And Your Opportunity):

The rate of male suicide in the UK is a national tragedy. We refuse to accept it. MINDSET isn't just about crisis intervention; it's about proactive growth, community building, and empowering men to lead better lives.

This isn't a passive, once-a-year meeting role. As a founding Trustee, you will be in the engine room, providing the essential structure, compliance, and strategy needed to get this life-changing charity off the ground and fast.

Who We Need to Poke:

We need exceptional individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Financial Management/Accounting: To establish robust, transparent financial controls.

• Charity Law & Governance: To ensure full compliance and successful Charity Commission registration.

• Digital Strategy & Technology: To build and secure our remote-first community platform and online services.

• Fundraising & Income Generation: To establish sustainable revenue streams and major donor relationships.

• Clinical/Mental Health Sector Expertise: To ensure our services are safe, ethical, and evidence-based.

What’s In It For You?

• Legacy: You will be a founding signatory, shaping the MINDSET brand and strategy from day one.

• Impact: Directly contribute to a cause that is fighting the biggest killer of men under 50.

• Network: Join a powerful, dedicated team of high-calibre individuals committed to genuine change.

• Growth: An intellectually stimulating challenge that stretches your leadership and governance skills.

Don't just talk about the problem. Govern the solution. If you have the expertise and the drive to help us register, launch, and successfully scale to support every man who needs us, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now to Become a MINDSET Trustee.

Your time is precious. We promise to make its contribution profoundly meaningful. Let's build this future together.

MINDSET Charity

@MINDSETCharity

GHRI is building and enhancing its telemedicine and telehealth platforms, and we’re seeking a Front-End Developer Volunteer with an eye for design and a passion for purpose.

�� Your Role:

Create and optimize user-friendly interfaces for GHRI’s telehealth web and mobile platforms.

Ensure seamless navigation, responsiveness, and accessibility.

Collaborate with the back-end team to improve real-time virtual consultation systems.

�� Ideal Skills:

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Vue.

Knowledge of UI/UX principles and web performance optimization.

Interest in digital health innovation and humanitarian impact.

�� Benefits:

Certificate of volunteer service and digital health experience.

Opportunity to build a real-world telemedicine interface.

Global collaboration and recognition.

Join GHRI (Global Health Reform Initiative Foundation) — a non-profit organization bridging the healthcare gap through telehealth and telemedicine.

We’re inviting Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Laboratory Scientists, Nutritionists, and other Health Professionals to join our volunteer team and deliver care to underserved communities—virtually and impactfully.

�� Your Role:

Offer virtual medical consultations via GHRI’s telemedicine platform.

Participate in online health campaigns and patient education.

Support GHRI’s community programs through remote diagnosis and follow-ups.

�� Benefits:

Make real health impact from anywhere.

Gain experience in digital and telemedicine systems.

Receive a certificate of volunteer service and recognition letter.

IHF Website Design and IT Volunteer

Make a difference in the lives of children around the world!

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking passionate volunteers to join our Website Design and IT team. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in helping us to:

• Educate marginalized children in Indonesia, Kenya, and Thailand.

• Provide safe homes for children in need.

• Empower adults to start their own non-profits.

What you will do:

• Assist our Website & Media Teams in visual editing of content for social media platforms and website design.

• Collaborate with volunteers from around the world on website and marketing materials.

• Use your creativity and skills to help us share our story and make a difference.

Why volunteer with IHF?

• Make a real impact in the lives of children and families.

• Gain valuable experience in website design and IT.

• Join a global network of passionate volunteers.

• Work with a flexible schedule from the comfort of your own home.

Who we are looking for:

• Individuals with a passion for visual communication and design.

• Proficiency in Google Suite applications.

• A deep empathy for impoverished children and their communities.

• A commitment to our core values.

Ready to make a difference?

Visit our website today to learn more and apply!

    VOLUNTEER/GLD ONLINE

Unleash Your Passion, Volunteer Online with IHF!

Make a difference from anywhere in the world: Join the International Humanity Foundation

(IHF) and help us empower marginalized children and communities (in location) while offering

an opportunity to learn and practice (online).

Join our Global Leadership Development program in one or more of the following divisions or teams:

A. Human Resources (HR): Master essential HR skills while supporting our global team. Assist

with applications, interviews, calendars, and more.

B. Finance: Gain valuable financial experience while managing funds responsibly. Help us track

donations, process grants, and ensure financial stability.

C. Education & Administration: Make a lasting impact on children lives. Develop curricula,

mentor youth, and contribute to various educational projects.

D. Media & PR: Share our stories and amplify our impact. Use your talents in media, graphics,

translation, or writing to connect with the world.

Benefits:

● Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.

● Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.

● Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse

backgrounds.

● Flexible and rewarding: Volunteer from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.

No matter your experience, you can make a contribution! We welcome individuals with various

skills and levels of expertise.

This life changing experience impacts you as well as the children and communities we serve.

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Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) - Writing & Editing Team!

✍ Craft Stories That Matter! Join the IHF Writing & Editing Team✍

Are you passionate about storytelling and humanitarian causes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for talented writers and editors to join our Writing & Editing Team remotely . Use your skills to create impactful content that spreads awareness, inspires support, and sheds light on important global issues.

What You’ll Do:

- Produce Meaningful Content: Write and edit articles, blog posts, and press releases that bring IHF’s work to life and connect with audiences.

- Raise Awareness: Develop stories that highlight the challenges facing underserved communities and showcase IHF’s efforts to bring about change.

- Inspire Support: Craft compelling narratives that motivate individuals to join our mission, volunteer, and contribute.

Why Join IHF?

- Global Storytelling: Make a difference by giving a voice to those who need it most and promoting IHF’s life-changing projects.

- Portfolio Growth: Gain experience and expand your portfolio with real-world, impactful humanitarian content.

- Work Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of creating from anywhere, working around your schedule.

Requirements:

- Strong writing and editing abilities, with a knack for crafting compelling narratives.

- Background in journalism, content creation, or communications is advantageous.

- Independence, creativity, and a passion for humanitarian storytelling.

Help Us Amplify Our Mission – Join IHF’s Writing & Editing Team and use your talent to drive awareness and inspire action for communities worldwide.

Role Description

We are seeking dedicated innovative thinkers, event superstar planners, and fundraising heroes to join our Events & Fundraising Team at Emerge Worldwide. Our goal is to develop impactful events that generate essential support to protect children and young people from sexual exploitation.

The role will:

• Design and deliver memorable events
• Engage local communities and sponsors
• Promote our mission broadly
• Raise life-changing transformative funds

Your expertise and ideas can help us make an impactful difference to lives.

Join us and contribute to the protection of vulnerable children, young people and women.

What are we looking for?

We’re seeking volunteers with experience in Events - designing, researching, planning, delivery, and Community Engagement. We are also seeking volunteers who have fundraising experience including working around sponsorship. 

We are looking for volunteers who have:

● Experience in planning successful events and activities.

● Experience of fundraising in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.

● Reliable, organised with good timekeeping.

● Able to work independently and proactively as well as in a team.

● Clear and confident in communication.

● Excellent working knowledge and comprehension of written English.

What you will gain:

By volunteering with us, you’ll experience the profound impact of helping communities, be part of a movement changing lives across the UK, gain experience in advocacy, and work with a team passionate about protecting children, young people and women against exploitation and trafficking.

Impact of Role

1. Fuelling the Mission

• Every event organised and every pound raised goes directly towards programmes that protect and empower vulnerable children and women.
• Volunteers help generate the funds that allow Emerge Worldwide to deliver training in schools, create resources, and support awareness campaigns.

2. Expanding Reach & Awareness

• Events are not just about money — they also raise the charity’s visibility and influence.
• By helping to plan and run events, volunteers spread the message of exploitation prevention to a wider audience, attracting new supporters and partners.

3. Building Community & Partnerships

• Volunteers help bring people together through fundraising dinners, charity runs, community fairs, and awareness campaigns.
• These events build a sense of shared purpose and create lasting relationships with donors, schools, businesses, and local communities.

4. Creating Memorable Experiences

• With creativity and enthusiasm, volunteers help design fun, inspiring, and impactful events that engage people’s hearts.
• These experiences encourage people to give generously and stay connected to the cause long-term.

5. Sustaining the Charity’s Growth

• By contributing to fundraising targets, volunteers ensure Emerge Worldwide can expand its projects, train more schools, produce more resources, and campaign for systemic change.
• This means their behind-the-scenes efforts translate into life-changing impact for survivors and prevention for those at risk.

We are a welcoming team, dedicated to creating a positive and engaging volunteer experience where you’ll feel valued, inspired, and empowered to bring your ideas to life.

Please note that we will request references, and a DBS check will be required due to the nature of our work.

CPD Accreditation Lead

Reports to: CEO/Project Lead

Location: Remote

Commitment: Flexible hours, approx. 4–6 hours per week

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Mast Cell Action is developing an Accredited Training Programme for healthcare professionals to increase understanding of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). We are seeking a skilled volunteer with experience in designing and securing CPD-accredited training to help us achieve and maintain accreditation for this vital programme.

This is a key role that will directly contribute to ensuring our training is recognised, professional, and impactful across healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the Project Lead to design and refine training materials for CPD accreditation.

Advise on the requirements and standards needed to gain CPD accreditation.

Prepare and manage the submission of CPD accreditation applications.

Ensure all documentation, processes, and assessment methods meet accrediting body standards.

Support the development of systems for monitoring and evaluating training outcomes.

Keep up to date with CPD accreditation requirements and advise the charity on renewals and compliance.

Provide guidance on structuring learner feedback, evaluation, and CPD points allocation.

Skills and Experience

Essential

Proven experience in developing and/or managing CPD-accredited training programmes.

Strong understanding of CPD accreditation standards and processes.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Desirable

Experience in the health or charity sector.

Knowledge of e-learning platforms or blended learning delivery.

Interest in rare diseases or healthcare training.

What You Will Gain

The opportunity to use your expertise to create lasting impact in healthcare education.

Experience working with a small but dynamic national charity.

Recognition for your contribution to a high-profile training programme.

The satisfaction of helping improve healthcare for people living with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.

Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable GCSE English tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with serious illnesses. 

What will you be doing? 

Run tutoring sessions online to support a young person. 

Offer subject area knowledge and expertise related to GCSE English

Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions. 

Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns to the BFUK Team

What are we looking for? 

1. Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of GCSE English concepts and specifications

2. Teaching Skills: Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.

3. Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.

4. Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment.

5. Adherence to safeguarding policies and report concerns to the BFUK Team

What difference will you make?

1. Academic Progress: Help young people stay on track with their studies despite their health challenges, ensuring they do not fall behind.

2. Confidence Builder: Provide a stable and encouraging presence that helps build the students' confidence and resilience.

3. Future Opportunities: Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

What will you gain?

1. Enhanced DBS will be provided

2. Safeguarding Level One Training

3. Skill Development opportunities

4. Direct experience working with children and young people

You must be a UK resident and be at least 18 years old.

As a charity that supports children and young people, we make safeguarding individuals our top priority. For this reason, all volunteers are subject to an enhanced criminal record and disclosures check. We also ask all volunteers to adhere to our Safeguarding, Equality and Confidentiality policies. These are nothing to worry about and if you have any questions, our team are happy to support you.

Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and engaging tutors to provide educational support to primary aged pupils in Maths and English and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with long-term illnesses.

What will you be doing? 

1. Run tutoring sessions online to support a young person. 

2. Offer subject area knowledge and expertise related to KS1 and KS2 Maths and English. 

3. Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions. 

4. Adhere to safeguarding policies and report concerns to the BFUK Team

What are we looking for? 

1. Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of Primary Maths and English Curriculum. 

2. Teaching Skills: Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.

3. Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.

4. Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment.

5. Adherence to safeguarding policies and report concerns to the BFUK Team

6. You must be a UK resident and be at least 18 years old.

What difference will you make? 

1. Academic Progress: Help young people stay on track with their studies despite their health challenges, ensuring they do not fall behind.

2. Confidence Builder: Provide a stable and encouraging presence that helps build the students' confidence and resilience.

3. Future Opportunities: Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. 

What will you gain?

1. Enhanced DBS will be provided

2. Safeguarding Level One Training

3. Skill Development opportunities

4. Direct experience working with children and young people

As a charity that supports children and young people, we make safeguarding individuals our top priority. For this reason, all volunteers are subject to an enhanced criminal record and disclosures check. We also ask all volunteers to adhere to our Safeguarding, Equality and Confidentiality policies. These are nothing to worry about and if you have any questions, our team are happy to support you.

REMIX is a brand new, dynamic UK youth charity launching in London, focused on transforming the lives of young people aged 11-26 from deprived areas, initially across Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Southwark. We believe that postcode shouldn't determine potential.

Our mission is to REMIX young people's lives by providing targeted Mentoring, essential Life Skills, and powerful Personal Development programmes. We are building momentum and need striking, professional visual assets to convey our mission, attract crucial funding, and recruit programme participants and volunteers.

The Role: Remixing Our Visual Identity

We are seeking a talented and passionate Volunteer Graphic Designer to join our founding team. You will be instrumental in translating our powerful mission into compelling visual assets that elevate our profile and help us secure vital support.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a charity's visual identity from the ground up, create a significant portfolio of work for a worthy cause, and make a tangible impact on social mobility in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Campaign Asset Creation: Designing graphics for ongoing campaigns, including volunteer recruitment, fundraising drives, and programme promotion across social media (Instagram, X, LinkedIn).

• Print Collateral: Designing professional, branded assets such as:

  • Roller Banners for events and outreach.

  • Posters and Flyers for programme promotion in the target boroughs.

  • Programme Booklets and Workbooks (layout design).

• Brand Consistency: Working with the founding team to ensure all visual materials adhere to the nascent REMIX brand guidelines (colour palette, tone, logo use).

• Design Consultation: Offering creative input on the best visual approach for communicating complex social mobility facts and programme concepts clearly and engagingly.

What We Are Looking For

• Design Proficiency: Strong demonstrable skills in graphic design, with proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or similar tools like Canva Pro).

• Portfolio: A portfolio or examples of previous work demonstrating strong typography, layout, and visual communication skills.

• Reliability: The ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and meet agreed-upon deadlines within a flexible schedule.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills to take briefs and provide creative updates remotely.

• Passion: A genuine passion for youth development, social mobility, and the mission of REMIX. Experience working with youth or community organisations is a bonus, but not essential.

Why Volunteer with REMIX?

• High Impact: Your designs will directly contribute to securing donations and volunteers, enabling our programmes to run and directly changing young lives.

• Build a Legacy: Be one of the founding volunteers, helping to establish the visual foundation for a major new London charity.

• Portfolio Boost: Gain substantial experience creating high-impact assets for a professional charity, perfect for enhancing your portfolio.

• Flexible Working: Complete your tasks remotely on a schedule that fits around your existing commitments.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your portfolio via this website.

Chair of the Board – Sweaty Betty Foundation

Location: Remote (with some in-person commitments)

Term: 3 years (renewable once)

Time commitment:** Approx. 1-2 days per month (voluntary role)

About the Sweaty Betty Foundation

The Sweaty Betty Foundation is on a mission to empower teenage girls to get active and stay active – for life. We are committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent girls from engaging with physical activity, with a particular focus on girls from lower-income backgrounds, and those who face systemic disadvantage due to race, ethnicity, disability, or other factors.

We believe in a world where all teenage girls have access to the confidence, support, and opportunities they need to move their bodies in ways that work for them – joyfully, freely, and on their own terms.

Our values are:

• Girl Centred – we listen to and elevate the voices of girls in all we do
• Bold – we challenge the status quo and take informed risks
• Collaborative – we work together with openness and humility
• Equity-Focused – we prioritise those furthest from opportunity
• Evidence-Led – we base decisions on learning, research and lived experience

Role of the Chair:

The Chair of the Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership to the Foundation, ensuring robust governance, clear vision, and accountability to our mission. The Chair plays a critical role in shaping strategy, championing equity and diversity, and supporting the Director to deliver the Foundation’s goals.

The Chair is a voluntary role and is held for a term of 3 years, renewable once for a maximum of 6 years.

Key Responsibilities:

Governance & Oversight

• Lead the Board in fulfilling its governance responsibilities, ensuring robust governance, clear vision.
• Chair quarterly board meetings effectively, fostering open and inclusive dialogue.
• Ensure all decisions are underpinned by our mission to get teenage girls active, and aligned with our values.
• Help set and monitor long-term goals and impact.

Relationship with the Director

• Act as the key line of accountability and support for the Director.
• Meet weekly (virtually or in-person) to provide mentorship, challenge, and alignment on priorities.

Partnership & Representation

• Build and maintain a strong, transparent relationship with Sweaty Betty, our founding partner.
• Represent the Foundation externally when required and help build relationships across the sector.
• Visit grantee partners and actively engage with the Girls Panel, ensuring their voice informs all decisions.

Board & Committee Engagement

• Foster a collaborative and productive environment for diverse perspectives within the Board.
• Sit on one or both standing committees: Finance & Risk; Partnership & Grant-Making.

Person Specification:

• We are seeking a Chair who is passionate about creating an active future for teenage girls and brings:
• A track record of getting things done – strategic, proactive, and outcome-focused.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills – trusted by partners, funders, staff, and peers alike.
• Collaborative leadership – able to chair with empathy, ensure all voices are heard, and guide the Board to consensus.
• A commitment to equity and diversity – especially in recruitment, funding, and engagement.
• Strong governance knowledge and confidence overseeing charitable operations (experience as a trustee or chair is helpful).
• Understanding of or strong interest in the youth, sport, health or gender equity sectors.

A message from our current Chair Of The Board

“It has been an incredible privilege to serve as Chair of the Sweaty Betty Foundation and to witness the progress we’ve made together in supporting girls to get active and feel confident. I am so proud of the impact the Foundation has had so far, and of the strong foundations we’ve built for the future. After a hugely rewarding term, I have decided to step back into a trustee role to make space for fresh perspectives and new leadership at this exciting stage in the charity’s journey. I do so with complete confidence in the Foundation’s future, and with huge enthusiasm for welcoming a new Chair to guide it through the next chapter of growth and impact.” – Tamara Hill-Norton

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

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

Responsibilities

You will: 

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

An effective Trustee

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

Your pledge as a trustee will be: 

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

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

  • 4 x Subcommittee meetings/year (if applicable) 

  • Annual away day 

  • Annual conference 

  • Annual General Meeting (AGM) 

  • Occasional in-person meetings and/or Clinks events

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

• Commitment to anti-racism

• Strategic vision

• Good, independent judgement

• Ability to think creatively

• Willingness to speak their mind

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

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

• Leadership skills

• Experience of committee work

• Tact and diplomacy   

• Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences  

• Adhere to our Trustee Code of Conduct.