Volunteer roles in east of england

Why we want you

As branch treasurer you will be key part of your local branch creating a range of

activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To

ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to

help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

What you will be doing

· Maintaining and reconciling local bank accounts and recording transactions and authorised payments.

· Providing and present reports to the branch committee and to SSAFA’s central office.

· Maintaining accurate records using our on-line finance management system.

· Preparing year end accounts and financial statements including arranging an independent review.

The skills you need

· Some experience of financial administration

· Great written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you

· Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community

· Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others

· Support in your role from the team at SSAFA

· Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those

involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Why we want you

As branch treasurer you will be key part of your local branch creating a range of

activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To

ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to

help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

What you will be doing

· Maintaining and reconciling local bank accounts and recording transactions and authorised payments.

· Providing and present reports to the branch committee and to SSAFA’s central office.

· Maintaining accurate records using our on-line finance management system.

· Preparing year end accounts and financial statements including arranging an independent review.

The skills you need

· Some experience of financial administration

· Great written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you

· Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community

· Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others

· Support in your role from the team at SSAFA

· Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews

Disclaimer

SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those

involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

SEED Madagascar is seeking a Pro Bono PR & Media Consultant to expand the organisation’s international visibility and amplify awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing communities in Madagascar. This role will focus on securing high-profile media coverage, cultivating relationships with journalists, and identifying opportunities for SEED’s voice to be featured internationally. We are looking for an experienced PR professional with existing contacts and proven expertise in media outreach who is motivated to use their skills to contribute to sustainable development and conservation. About the organisation SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, sustainable livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.

Location: Remote

Timeframe: Long-term, part-time, flexible (approx. 1–2 days per week)

Duties and responsibilities

● Identify and secure opportunities for SEED’s work and stories to be featured in international news outlets, podcasts, and other platforms.

● Leverage existing media contacts and networks to build SEED’s global visibility.

● Draft, edit, and pitch press releases, op-eds, and feature stories that communicate SEED’s mission and impact.

● Provide strategic advice to SEED’s Media & Communications team on positioning and PR best practices.

● Arrange interviews, guest articles, and media appearances for SEED staff and leadership.

● Monitor and report on media coverage, highlighting reach and impact.

● Support capacity building within SEED’s communications team, sharing knowledge and contacts where relevant.

Person specification

Essential

● Significant professional experience in PR, journalism, or media outreach.

● Strong existing network of international media contacts, with proven success in placing stories.

● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to pitch compelling narratives.

● Strategic mindset with the ability to advise and mentor less experienced team members.

● Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently in a remote context.

● Commitment to SEED’s ethos, values, and mission, with cultural sensitivity and respect.

Desirable

● Experience working with NGOs, particularly in development, conservation, or humanitarian fields.

● Knowledge of Madagascar or wider global south contexts

There are over 4000 parks in Greater London. We aim to map them all with useful information for local residents and visitors to London. We also support people that help look after their local parks.

Using your good networking skills and organisational abilities, this role handles the marketing and promotion of the GoParks projects: the website, its map, providing supportive information to Friends’ groups who champion their local parks in collaboration with the London Friends of Greenspaces Network (LFGN).

You'll be joining a small team who focus on this initiative under the CPRE London umbrella. With your support we can do even more! Comms and PR volunteers have an essential role in spreading the word about our work and engaging with new groups and supporters in our area.

By volunteering with us you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. By applying your skills and experience you can make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity.

We’re ideally looking for volunteers with experience in networking, managing promotional social media channels for professional or personal use, who can preferably offer us an ongoing commitment. To maximise effectiveness in this role and to make it a beneficial experience for you, a 6 month or ongoing commitment is preferred. 

Working pattern 

Hours: 7-14 hours per week 

Pattern: delivery can be flexible but availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays (popular part time working days) would be beneficial. Location: Hybrid - with weekly office attendance on one of the above days.

We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses should this be required.

Do you enjoy writing, researching, and uncovering great stories? Are you looking to use your creativity to make a real difference?

The Communications and Development team at Humanists UK is seeking a motivated, curious, and articulate volunteer to support our fundraising and communications work. This is an exciting opportunity to help us share inspiring stories that highlight the need for and positive impact of our work, and encourage people to get involved.

Working closely with our Fundraising Manager, you’ll play a key role in gathering stories, researching opportunities, and crafting compelling content. Whether it’s identifying local news items, interviewing individuals, or drafting social media posts and supporter emails, your contributions will directly support our mission and help us reach more people.

Take a look at the full role description and person specification to help you decide whether the role is right for you.

This is a great opportunity for anyone considering a career in communications, fundraising, journalism, or the charity sector, or for those who simply want to use their skills for good.

Head of Digital & IT - VOLUNTEER ROLE

MINDSET Charity: Architecting a National Movement for Men’s Wellbeing

MINDSET Charity is a brand new, ambitious UK-based start-up organisation dedicated to supporting men on their mental wellbeing and self-improvement journey. We aim to become a leading, beloved, and recognised charity that provides activities, events, and projects that bring men together, spread joy, build community spirit, and offer a non-judgemental space to learn, grow, and talk.

We are seeking a technically proficient, strategic, and highly committed Head of Digital & IT to design, build, and manage the essential technological infrastructure and digital platforms required for our national scale and impact.

The Opportunity: Build the Digital Backbone and Future-Proof Our Operations

This is a foundational, expert-level volunteer role that is essential for both the internal efficiency and external reach of MINDSET Charity. You will be responsible for establishing the entire technological ecosystem—from secure internal communication and data management to a user-friendly public presence. You will work closely with the CEO, the Founder, and all Heads of Department. We are looking for a pioneering technical leader ready to commit their expertise to creating a secure, scalable, and effective digital environment.

Key Responsibilities (What You Will Design & Implement)

1. Digital Strategy & Infrastructure (Immediate Focus):

• Technology Roadmap: Develop and execute a foundational IT strategy outlining the necessary hardware, software, cloud services, and digital tools required to support all departments (Programmes, Fundraising, Communications, Governance).

• Website & Digital Platforms: Oversee the selection, build, and maintenance of the charity's website and core digital platforms, ensuring they are accessible, secure, and aligned with our brand and mission.

• Internal Systems: Establish robust and cost-effective internal communication, collaboration, and document management systems (e.g., cloud storage, shared drives, communication tools).

2. Data Security & Compliance:

• Data Protection (GDPR): Work closely with the Head of Governance to design and implement IT policies and security protocols that ensure full compliance with GDPR and charity best practices regarding data handling.

• Cyber Security: Implement foundational cyber security measures (e.g., firewall, multi-factor authentication, secure data backups) to protect sensitive beneficiary, donor, and internal operational data.

• Database Selection: Advise on and potentially implement a Customer/Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system suitable for tracking beneficiaries, volunteers, and donors (working closely with Fundraising).

3. Technical Support & Scalability:

• IT Support Framework: Design a simple, scalable framework for providing technical support and managing IT assets for the growing team of volunteers and future staff.

• Digital Accessibility: Ensure all digital platforms and technologies are designed for optimal accessibility to a wide range of users, including men who may be experiencing mental health challenges.

• Innovation: Research and recommend digital tools and innovative technologies that can enhance service delivery, impact measurement, and operational efficiency as the charity scales nationally.

Your Essential Skills & Experience

• IT Leadership: Proven experience (volunteer or professional) in a senior IT, Digital Strategy, or Technical Management role.

• Infrastructure Design: Direct experience setting up and managing cloud-based IT infrastructure, internal networks, and digital platforms from a zero base.

• Security & Data Compliance: Deep knowledge of cyber security best practices, data management, and the legal requirements of GDPR and data protection, ideally within a charity context.

• System Integration: Experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating core business systems such as CRM, accounting software, and internal collaboration tools.

• Vendor Management: Ability to source, negotiate with, and manage external IT contractors, web developers, and software vendors effectively.

• Commitment: The Head of Digital & IT role requires a significant, regular, and sustained time commitment (to be discussed) to build this crucial, high-stakes infrastructure.

Why Join MINDSET Charity?

• Build from Scratch: This is a rare opportunity to design and implement a fit-for-purpose, modern technological stack that will define our efficiency and reach.

• Enable Impact: Your work provides the critical digital pathways needed for men to access support and for the charity to operate effectively and securely nationwide.

• Strategic Influence: Work directly with the executive team, ensuring technology is an enabler of the mission, not a barrier.

If you are ready to build the robust digital backbone for a national movement for men's wellbeing, we want to hear from you.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a comprehensive covering letter detailing your relevant experience, your proposed approach to initial IT setup and security, and why the mission of MINDSET Charity resonates with you.

MINDSET Charity

Supporting Men Through Their Mental Wellbeing and Self Improvement Journey

Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing - VOLUNTEER ROLE

MINDSET Charity: Architecting a National Movement for Men’s Wellbeing

MINDSET Charity is a brand new, ambitious UK-based start-up organisation dedicated to supporting men on their mental wellbeing and self-improvement journey. We aim to become a leading, beloved, and recognised charity that provides activities, events, and projects that bring men together, spread joy, build community spirit, and offer a non-judgemental space to learn, grow, and talk.

We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and deeply ethical Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing to establish and champion the fundamental principles of safety, care, and quality across all areas of the charity’s operations.

The Opportunity: Embed Safety, Trust, and Ethical Practice

This is a profoundly important, expert-level volunteer role that is non-negotiable for the charity's integrity and successful registration. You will be responsible for designing and embedding all safeguarding policies, procedures, and training to ensure that MINDSET Charity operates as a secure, trustworthy, and responsible environment for everyone involved—beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers. You will work closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees. We are looking for a specialist ready to commit their expertise to establish the gold standard of care for our community.

Key Responsibilities (What You Will Design & Implement)

1. Policy & Governance (Immediate Focus):

• Safeguarding Framework: Lead the creation and adoption of the comprehensive Safeguarding Policy for Adults at Risk and related procedures, ensuring full compliance with UK charity law, Charity Commission guidance, and best practices.

• Wellbeing Integration: Establish a formal Wellbeing Policy to support the mental health and resilience of our internal team (volunteers and future staff), ensuring a supportive, "family" culture.

• Risk Management: Advise on and contribute to the charity’s overall risk management strategy, specifically identifying and mitigating risks related to programme delivery, vulnerable beneficiaries, and community interaction.

2. Training & Assurance:

• Training Programme: Design and deliver essential, mandatory safeguarding training for all Trustees, the CEO, and the entire volunteer workforce, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and reporting procedures.

• DBS & Vetting: Establish robust and compliant processes for necessary background checks (e.g., DBS checks) and vetting for all volunteers and future staff who will interact with beneficiaries.

• Audit & Review: Establish a clear schedule and methodology for regularly reviewing and updating safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure ongoing relevance and compliance.

3. Incident Management & Support:

• Reporting Protocol: Establish clear, confidential, and accessible reporting procedures for safeguarding concerns and incidents, ensuring prompt and appropriate action is taken.

• Designated Lead: Act as (or advise on the appointment of) the initial Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), taking overall responsibility for managing and overseeing all safeguarding cases in strict confidence.

• Ethical Guidance: Provide expert advice to the Board and CEO on all ethical dilemmas, sensitive situations, and decisions related to the wellbeing and safety of our beneficiaries.

Your Essential Skills & Experience

• Specialist Knowledge: Proven, deep professional or volunteer experience in a senior safeguarding, welfare, or child/adult protection role, ideally within the UK charity or statutory sector.

• UK Legal & Governance: Excellent, up-to-date knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation, Charity Commission requirements, and best practices regarding the protection of adults at risk.

• Policy Development: Direct experience in writing, implementing, and embedding comprehensive, actionable, and compliant safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Training & Assurance: Demonstrable ability to develop and deliver effective safeguarding training to diverse groups (trustees, managers, volunteers).

• Case Management: Experience in managing and advising on complex safeguarding concerns and incidents with discretion, professionalism, and adherence to legal frameworks.

• Commitment: The Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing role requires a significant, regular, and sustained time commitment (to be discussed) to establish a safe and compliant foundation.

Why Join MINDSET Charity?

• Ethical Foundation: Be the architect of the trust and safety frameworks that underpin our entire mission, ensuring we operate with the highest ethical standards.

• Critical Impact: Directly contribute to creating a safe and non-judgemental environment, which is paramount for men to feel secure enough to engage in discussions about their mental wellbeing.

• Expert Autonomy: Work closely with the founders to implement your vision for absolute safety and duty of care from day one.

If you are ready to be the guardian of our community's safety and trust, we want to hear from you.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a comprehensive covering letter detailing your relevant specialist safeguarding experience, your approach to embedding a positive culture of safety, and why the mission of MINDSET Charity resonates with you.

MINDSET Charity

Supporting Men Through Their Mental Wellbeing and Self Improvement Journey

Head of Communications & Outreach - VOLUNTEER ROLE

MINDSET Charity: Architecting a National Movement for Men’s Wellbeing

MINDSET Charity is a brand new, ambitious UK-based start-up organisation dedicated to supporting men on their mental wellbeing and self-improvement journey. We aim to become a leading, beloved, and recognised charity that provides activities, events, and projects that bring men together, spread joy, build community spirit, and offer a non-judgemental space to learn, grow, and talk.

We are seeking an innovative, strategic, and highly committed Head of Communications & Outreach to establish our public profile, manage our brand messaging, and ensure our vital services reach the men who need them most.

The Opportunity: Build Our Brand, Tell Our Story, and Maximise Reach

This is a critical, high-visibility volunteer role, essential to establishing MINDSET Charity as a recognised and trusted voice in men's mental health. You will be responsible for developing and executing the charity's entire communications strategy, managing all external messaging, and driving public engagement. You will work closely with the CEO, the Founder, and the Board of Trustees. We are looking for a pioneering storyteller and strategist ready to commit their expertise to creating a powerful and authentic brand presence.

Key Responsibilities (What You Will Achieve & Lead)

1. Communications Strategy & Brand Management (Immediate Focus):

• Brand Voice & Narrative: Define and embed a consistent, authentic, and non-judgemental brand voice and narrative across all channels and materials, reflecting the charity's values.

• Integrated Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy covering PR, digital content, social media, and internal communications to support registration, fundraising, and programme launch goals.

• Key Messaging: Create core messaging for all stakeholders (beneficiaries, partners, media, donors) that clearly articulates our mission, impact, and need for support.

2. Public Relations & Media Outreach:

• Media Relations: Build proactive relationships with key media outlets (national, regional, and sector-specific) to secure positive coverage and position MINDSET Charity as a leading voice in men's wellbeing.

• Spokesperson Support: Prepare materials and support the CEO and Trustees for public speaking engagements and media interviews, ensuring consistent and powerful advocacy.

• Crisis Communications: Develop a foundational crisis communication plan to protect the charity’s reputation.

3. Digital Content & Community Engagement:

• Digital Footprint: Oversee the development and management of the charity’s website and social media channels (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook), ensuring content is engaging, accessible, and drives action.

• Content Creation: Lead the creation of engaging and sensitive content (stories, videos, blogs, reports) that highlights the positive impact of our programmes and destigmatises conversations about men's mental health.

• Outreach Campaigns: Design and launch strategic outreach campaigns to target and engage the men we aim to support, driving participation in our activities and events.

Your Essential Skills & Experience

• Communications Leadership: Proven experience (volunteer or professional) in a senior communications, marketing, PR, or outreach role, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.

• Strategic Storytelling: Exceptional ability to conceptualise a compelling narrative and translate complex issues into engaging, accessible, and emotionally resonant content.

• Media & Digital Fluency: Direct experience managing media relations, developing digital content strategies, and growing a brand's presence across multiple online platforms.

• Brand Guardian: Strong understanding of brand identity and messaging, with meticulous attention to detail and consistency in all public-facing materials.

• Advocacy & Empathy: A genuine passion for and deep understanding of the unique communications challenges surrounding men’s mental wellbeing and the need for a non-judgemental tone.

• Commitment: The Head of Communications & Outreach role requires a significant, regular, and sustained time commitment (to be discussed) to build and maintain our public presence during this critical setup phase.

Why Join MINDSET Charity?

• Define Our Voice: This is a rare opportunity to establish the public identity and voice of a vital new national charity from day one.

• Maximum Reach: Directly ensure that life-changing support, community, and hope reach the men across the UK who need it most.

• Creative Autonomy: Work closely with the founders to implement a communications vision that is authentic, dynamic, and truly impactful.

If you are ready to be the voice and storyteller of our movement, we want to hear from you.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a comprehensive covering letter detailing your relevant experience, your approach to building a mission-driven brand, and why the mission of MINDSET Charity resonates with you.

MINDSET Charity

Supporting Men Through Their Mental Wellbeing and Self Improvement Journey

Head of Programmes and Services - VOLUNTEER ROLE

MINDSET Charity: Architecting a National Movement for Men’s Wellbeing

MINDSET Charity is a brand new, ambitious UK-based start-up organisation dedicated to supporting men on their mental wellbeing and self-improvement journey. We aim to become a leading, beloved, and recognised charity that provides activities, events, and projects that bring men together, spread joy, build community spirit, and offer a non-judgemental space to learn, grow, and talk.

We are seeking a driven, creative, and experienced Head of Programmes and Services to design, launch, and manage the core delivery of our mission across the UK. This person will ensure our services are high-quality, impactful, and resonate deeply with the men we seek to serve.

The Opportunity: Design, Deliver, and Scale Our Impact

This is a high-impact, hands-on volunteer role, essential to the successful launch of MINDSET Charity. You will be responsible for translating the charity's strategic vision into tangible, life-changing services and setting the standard for programme quality and delivery. You will work closely with the CEO, the Founder, and the Board of Trustees. We are looking for a practical leader ready to commit their expertise to creating programmes that truly change lives and build community.

Key Responsibilities (What You Will Design & Lead)

1. Programme Design & Strategy (Immediate Focus):

• Service Blueprint: Design the initial portfolio of core activities, workshops, events, and community projects that align with the charity's mission to support men’s mental wellbeing and self-improvement.

• Quality & Safety Frameworks: Establish robust delivery standards, evaluation criteria, and essential safeguards (including programme-specific risk assessments) to ensure all activities are safe, impactful, and compliant with charity guidelines.

• Pilot & Launch: Oversee the successful piloting and initial launch of the first set of services and community groups in target locations.

2. Delivery Oversight & Expansion:

• Operational Management: Develop the operational plans and necessary resources (e.g., training materials, session guides) required for the successful, scalable delivery of all programmes.

• Geographical Rollout: Working with the CEO and Volunteer Lead, create a systematic plan for expanding the services to new geographical areas, ensuring consistency in quality and ethos.

• Volunteer Programme Integration: Collaborate with the Head of HR and Volunteering to ensure all service delivery volunteers are recruited, trained, supported, and motivated to deliver high-quality sessions.

3. Impact Measurement & Continuous Improvement:

• Metrics & Evaluation: Establish clear, measurable metrics (KPIs) for programme success and develop evaluation tools to collect feedback and data on the impact on participants' wellbeing.

• Reporting: Regularly report on programme performance, impact data, and service usage to the CEO and Board of Trustees, using insights to drive continuous improvement.

• Participant Engagement: Champion a service user-centric approach, ensuring the voices of the men we serve are at the heart of programme design and iteration.

Your Essential Skills & Experience

• Programme Leadership: Proven experience (volunteer or professional) in designing, launching, and managing successful programmes, services, or events, ideally within the charity, community, or mental wellbeing sector.

• Delivery & Operations: A strong track record of translating strategy into practical, effective, and scalable operational plans and resources.

• Quality & Safeguarding: Experience establishing quality assurance processes and an excellent understanding of safeguarding and risk management within a programme delivery context.

• Community Focus: Passion for and demonstrable understanding of the unique challenges and needs regarding men’s mental health and community engagement.

• People & Project Management: Excellent organisational, project management, and collaboration skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with volunteer teams.

• Commitment: The Head of Programmes and Services role requires a significant, regular, and sustained time commitment (to be discussed) to drive this critical delivery phase.

Why Join MINDSET Charity?

• Direct Impact: You will be the architect of our core offerings, directly responsible for creating the spaces and activities that bring men together and change their lives.

• Founding Role: A unique opportunity to build an impactful function from the ground up and define the standard of service delivery for a national movement.

• Mission-Driven Culture: Work with a passionate founding team dedicated to creating a non-judgemental, supportive, and positive culture.

If you are ready to design and deliver the core services that will define our mission, we want to hear from you.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a comprehensive covering letter detailing your relevant programme design and delivery experience, and why the mission of MINDSET Charity resonates with you.

MINDSET

Supporting Men Through Their Mental Wellbeing and Self Improvement Journey

CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - VOLUNTEER ROLE

MINDSET Charity: Architecting a National Movement for Men’s Wellbeing

MINDSET Charity is a brand new, ambitious UK-based start-up organisation dedicated to supporting men on their mental wellbeing and self-improvement journey. We aim to become a leading, beloved, and recognised charity that provides activities, events, and projects that bring men together, spread joy, build community spirit, and offer a non-judgemental space to learn, grow, and talk.

We are seeking a visionary, experienced, and highly committed CEO to lead the organisation from its current inception phase to full registration, national recognition, and operational success.

The Opportunity: Lead, Register, and Scale

This is the most critical and high-impact volunteer role within MINDSET Charity. You will be responsible for establishing the entire infrastructure, strategy, and public profile of the charity, working very closely with the Founder and the Board of Trustees. We are looking for a pioneering leader ready to commit significant time and expertise to create a sustainable organisation that truly changes lives.

Key Responsibilities (What You Will Achieve & Lead)

1. Registration & Governance (Immediate Focus):

• Charity Commission Registration: Lead the entire process of registering MINDSET Charity as a legally compliant, fully registered charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (and/or Scotland), the the help and support of the Board of Trustees.

• Governance Establishment: Work with the founding team/trustees to establish the formal governance structure, Articles of Association, and all necessary legal documentation to ensure robust compliance and ethical operations.

• Policy Foundation: Oversee the creation of all essential foundational policies, including financial controls, safeguarding, data protection (GDPR), and risk management.

2. Strategic Vision & Growth:

• Strategic Roadmap: Develop and execute the inaugural 3-5 year strategic plan, defining measurable objectives for growth, impact, and geographical reach across the UK.

• Financial Sustainability: Design and launch initial fundraising strategies, grant applications, and corporate partnership frameworks to secure the long-term financial health of the charity.

• Brand & Profile: Act as the primary external representative and spokesperson for MINDSET Charity, building relationships with media, partners, stakeholders, and the community to establish us as a beloved and recognised name in men's mental health.

3. Operational Leadership & People:

• Programme Oversight: Steer the development and successful launch of our core activities, events, and community projects.

• Team Building: Strategically recruit, lead, and motivate the founding team (including the Head of Volunteer Programme), ensuring a positive, dynamic, and non-judgemental "family" culture permeates the entire organisation.

• Impact Measurement: Establish clear metrics and reporting processes to measure and demonstrate the charity's positive impact on men's mental wellbeing and community spirit.

Your Essential Skills & Experience

• Executive Leadership: Proven experience (volunteer or professional) in a senior leadership, CEO, or Executive Director role, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.

• Charity Establishment: Direct experience with, or deep knowledge of, the process of registering a charity with the UK Charity Commission and establishing robust governance.

• Strategic Vision: Ability to conceptualise a clear, achievable path to national success and build a compelling case for support (fundraising).

• Compliance & Governance Acumen: Excellent understanding of UK charity law, safeguarding, financial oversight, and governance best practices.

• Communication & Advocacy: Exceptional public speaking, written, and stakeholder management skills, capable of inspiring trust and representing the charity's mission with authority and empathy.

• Commitment: The founding CEO role requires a significant, regular, and sustained time commitment (to be discussed) to drive this critical setup phase.

Why Lead MINDSET Charity?

• Defining Legacy: This is a rare opportunity to be the founding executive who designs and steers a vital national charity from day one.

• Maximum Impact: Directly address the pressing issue of men’s mental wellbeing and create a recognised national asset that offers hope and community.

• Autonomy: Work closely with the trustees/founders to implement your vision for success and cultural excellence.

If you are ready to be the architect of our future and lead the movement for men's wellbeing, we want to hear from you.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a comprehensive covering letter detailing your relevant experience, your approach to charity establishment, and why the mission of MINDSET Charity resonates with you.

MINDSET Charity

Supporting Men Through Their Mental Wellbeing and Self Improvement Journey

Head of HR and Volunteering (Remote, UK)

MINDSET Charity: Empowering Men, Building Community

MINDSET Charity is a brand new ambitious start-up UK-based organisation dedicated to supporting men on their mental wellbeing and self-improvement journey. We will provide activities, events, and projects that bring men together, spread joy, build community spirit, and offer a non-judgemental space to learn, grow, and talk.

We are seeking a visionary, experienced, and passionate volunteer leader to design, build, and run the engine of our organisation: our remote volunteering programme.

The Opportunity: Build the Foundation

This is a high-impact, strategic volunteer role for someone who wants to leave a lasting legacy. You won't just be managing volunteers; you will be defining the culture, systems, and success model for all of our remote teams across the UK.

We are looking for someone who can step in and immediately begin structuring a world-class remote volunteering programme from the ground up.

Once you have led on the set up of our volunteering programme, you will prepare us to become an employer in the near future, ensuring we have all the needed policies and structures in place.

Key Responsibilities (What You Will Build & Lead)

1. Programme Strategy & Design:

• System Development: Design and implement all necessary digital systems, databases, and processes for seamless remote volunteer management (e.g., application tracking, hour logging, communication hubs).

• Policy & Procedure: Create a robust suite of volunteer policies, including the Volunteer Handbook, Safeguarding Protocols, Confidentiality Agreements, and Code of Conduct.

• Training Framework: Develop comprehensive role-specific training modules to ensure every volunteer has the skills and knowledge to be successful and feel confident in their role (especially around sensitive topics and signposting).

2. Recruitment & Management:

• Full Cycle Leadership: Lead the entire volunteer lifecycle, from crafting compelling recruitment adverts and screening applications to conducting onboarding sessions and managing off-boarding.

• Motivation & Retention: Develop and implement strategies for continuous volunteer engagement, recognition, and motivation, ensuring high retention rates.

• Performance & Support: Create a supportive framework for check-ins, performance monitoring, and providing necessary support to remote volunteers.

3. Culture & Community:

• Family Culture: Act as the chief advocate for a positive, exciting, and family-like team culture where every remote volunteer feels connected, valued, and non-judgementally supported.

• Communication: Oversee all internal volunteer communications and lead regular virtual team meetings and social events to foster community spirit.

Your Skills & Experience

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience (volunteer or professional) in designing, implementing, and managing a successful volunteer programme, HR function, or large remote team.

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to translate the charity’s mission into actionable, scalable, and compliant people processes.

• Policy Acumen: Solid understanding of best practice in compliance, safeguarding, and people management (experience with UK charity regulations is a major plus).

• Tech Savvy: Highly proficient with digital tools essential for remote work (e.g., CRM/databases, Slack/Discord, Google Workspace/Microsoft 365).

• Leadership & Empathy: Exceptional leadership skills with a deep understanding of motivation, emotional intelligence, and non-judgemental communication, aligning with MINDSET's values.

• Time Commitment: Ideally able to commit a set number of hours per week (to be discussed) to drive this programme forward during its critical initial phase.

Why Join MINDSET Charity?

• Maximum Impact: This is your chance to build something from scratch and directly impact how thousands of men across the UK receive support.

• Autonomy: We offer significant autonomy to design the programme you know will work best.

• Purpose: Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to tackling a vital social issue: men’s mental wellbeing.

If you are ready to be the architect of our people power and build an unforgettable culture, we want to hear from you.

To Apply: Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why the mission of MINDSET Charity resonates with you.

MINDSET Charity

Supporting Men Through Mental Wellbeing and Personal Growth

OCN London is seeking two new trustees to join its board and support its mission to advance adult education and social mobility.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 13th January 2026.

OCN London is a nationally recognised Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation and education charity with a social mission to widen participation in education and support learners from all backgrounds. With a strong focus on adult learning, community engagement and inclusive qualifications, OCN London works in partnership with education providers, employers, and voluntary sector organisations to create accessible pathways into further learning and employment.

As a registered charity, OCN London is governed by a committed board of trustees who bring strategic insight and sector expertise to guide its development.

The organisation is currently entering a new phase of growth, guided by a refreshed five-year strategic plan focused on social mobility, skills development, and expanding its reach across London and beyond.

OCN London is proud of its collaborative culture, flexible governance model, and commitment to equity. It welcomes trustees who share its values and want to help shape the future of adult education in a rapidly evolving policy landscape.

This is an exciting time to join OCN London as they look to appoint two new trustees to join their board and help shape the future of inclusive adult education. These voluntary roles offer the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making, governance, and social impact at a significant time for the organisation.

One trustee will bring a strong financial background, ideally with experience in charity or education finance, alongside another trustee who brings a proven background as a policy advocate or community leader with insight into adult skills, qualification reform, or social mobility. Together, they will support OCN London, respond to evolving government agendas, help shape inclusive education and make a lasting impact.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 13th January 2026.

Are you interested in giving back to your local community?

Can you bring the relevant experience to help us extend our reach and enable us to reach more young people and sustain our growth?

We are currently recruiting for Chair, Treasurer and Trustee Board Members. 

What will you be doing?

Welcome to YMCA Thames Gateway and thank you for taking the time to look into our voluntary leadership roles. This is an exciting time to get involved in our YMCA. We work across a number of geographical locations, including East London, Essex and Kent, with a commitment to making a positive difference within the communities in which we work.

To help us in the next chapter of our journey, we are looking to recruit Trustees who can help us shape our new strategy and develop the strength; depth and resilience of our charity’s work, helping more people belong, contribute and thrive.

We have a strong and vibrant Trustee Board and we are looking to extend its diversity and skills base so that we are well prepared for the future.

Though we actively encourage people of all faiths and world views to work, volunteer and become members of our Association, it is a requirement that two thirds of those who sit on our Board are Christian in order to maintain the Christian purposes of the Association. We recognise that faith is a deeply personal part of our lives and that part of the great mystery is the uniqueness by which our faith lives and breathes in our lives and actions. There is no test or specific criteria for how an individual makes manifest their Christian commitment, rather we ask Board colleagues to self-identify on their faith basis and agree to live out and champion the Christian values that underpin the work of our YMCA in their service.

We would particularly like to hear from people who self identify as Christian and who have experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas:-

• Capital Developments
• Social Housing Management
• Fundraising
• Working with Children & Young People
• ICT
• Governance
• Finance

Our trustees are required to attend 8 evening meetings per year.  8 of those are Board meetings and usually in Dartford, the other 8 will be for an agreed board sub-committee.

In addition, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Trustee Board reach sound decisions. These may involve scrutinising board and committee papers, contributing to discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives and other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise.

If you believe you have the experience and skills to help us on our journey, we would like to hear from you.

What are we looking for?

• To develop and agree the long-term vision, mission and strategic plan for the Association
• To ensure the Association acts within the aims and purposes of the Association and the wider Movement and to ensure the board expresses the Christian mission of the Association within its work
• To ensure plans and annual budget reflect the agreed strategic direction and are appropriate
• To monitor progress against key outcomes from the plan and against budget and to hold the Chief Executive and Executive team accountable for these
• To contribute actively to the work of committees and task groups
• To pro-actively review the level of risk annually
• To agree the Association’s key policies and ensure they contribute to the achievement of the Association’s intended outcomes
• To ensure the Association has effective and appropriate financial control systems and procedures
• To ensure the Association complies with the requirements of its multiple regulators
• To ensure governance is of the highest possible standard
• To work in partnership with board, committees, Chief Executive and staff
• To reflect annually on the Board’s performance, collectively and individually
• To appoint the Chief Executive, and to set their terms and conditions
• To play a part in representing YMCA Thames Gateway on a regional, national and international level
• To promote and develop the role of the Association in the community and with its stakeholders

What difference will you make?

YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by, and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.

Before you apply

To express an interest in becoming a trustee, please send an up to date CV together with a supporting statement via Reach explaining how you believe your experience and skills are relevant and what you are able to bring to the role.

Invitation to apply for the position of Society Chair

A. Description of the Society

The Society is the third oldest local conservation charity in England, founded in 1897 by many of the public figures who  campaigned to procure the passing of the 1871 Hampstead Heath Act, which saved Hampstead Heath as a public open space in perpetuity, and who went on to found the National Trust.

The Society is an unincorporated association, constituted by its contractual constitution, and is a registered charity. Its charitable objects are as follows:

3. (a)  to preserve those parts of Hampstead Heath which are subject to section 16 of The Hampstead Heath Act 1871* in their wild and natural state, and also to preserve the natural and characteristic features of the later additions to the Heath, so far as is consistent with their enjoyment by the public;

(b) to promote and maintain the amenities and characteristics of the environs of the Heath, and of the buildings and streets of Hampstead; and

(c) to promote public interest in the study of natural history, conservation, and the history of the areas referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Rule 3.

*[Section 16 provides: The [Metropolitan] Board [of Works] shall at all times preserve, as far as may be, the natural aspect and state of the Heath, and to that end shall protect the turf, gorse, heather, timber and other trees, shrubs, and brush-wood thereon.]

The Society’s geographical remit is limited to Hampstead Heath, the fringes of the Heath, and the old borough of Hampstead (now legally subsumed into the London Borough of Camden).

It is governed by a ‘general committee’ of some 15 trustees which is supported by (i) three subcommittees (each of approximately a dozen members) responsible for the distinct areas of Hampstead Town, Hampstead Heath, and local planning applications, and (ii) a Plaque Selection Panel which is responsible for the erection of plaques on buildings in Hampstead Town commemorating famous residents.

The Chair, along with principal Society officers, is elected annually at the annual general meeting.

The Society has approximately 2,000 members and is in sound financial and reputational shape. Further details of the Society may be found on the Society's website. 

B. General role of the Chair

The general role of the Society Chair includes the duties outlined in the English Charity Commission document entitled “The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do”, namely:

· help plan and run general committee meetings and in members’ meetings

· take the lead on ensuring that meetings are properly run and recorded

· take the lead on ensuring that trustees comply with their duties and the charity is well governed

· act as a spokesperson for the charity

· act as a link between trustees and committee members.

Reference should also be made to “A Chair’s Compass - A guide for chairs of charities and non-profit organisations”. 

Given the local remit of the Society, it is desirable that the prospective Society Chair should be resident in Hampstead (including West Hampstead), Belsized, Highgate or Hampstead Garden Suburb. The prospective Society Chair will be invited to join the general committee and ‘shadow’ the current Chair for the appropriate period before taking over.

C. Core and specific tasks of the Society Chair

Convene, set the agenda for, and chair bi-monthly meetings of the general committee, and approve the draft minutes of those meetings

Convene and set the agenda for the Society’s annual general meeting in June of each year, deliver a verbal annual report at that meeting, and approve the draft minutes of that meeting

Write the annual trustees’ report for inclusion in the annual return to the Charity Commission

Settle and approve the Society's annual financial statements as prepared by the Treasurer and the Society's auditors/examiners

Write a column of approximately 2,000 words for the Society's newsletter published in January, May and October

From time to time, as an observer, attend meetings of the Society's three subcommittees (Town, Heath and Planning) and the Society’s Plaque Selection Panel

Support the Society’s vice-chairs in their chairing of the Society’s three subcommittees (see above)

Oversee recruitment to the general committee and, as required, the Society's three subcommittees

As required, be the public or official face of the Society in dealings with the media, and the City of London Corporation (the freehold owner of Hampstead Heath and the sole trustee of the Hampstead Heath registered charity), Camden Council (including Hampstead Ward local councillors) and other local or governmental bodies

As required, lead (even if only in  a titular or nominal sense) campaigns run by the Society

Attend and, as required, host Society events, including the New Members Party, the Xmas Party and Society lectures (usually two to three a year)

Maintain relations with other non-governmental bodies with which the Society has regular dealings in matters of common interest, including the Vale of Health Society, the Highgate Society, the Hampstead Garden Suburb Residents Association, the Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum,  Heath Hands, the Kenwood Estate, Keats House, Camden History Society, the London Forum and Civic Voice Identify, and suggest to its editor, items for inclusion in the Society's newsletter