Volunteer roles in west midlands
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About the Role
We are Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C. We aim to increase inclusion and representation for disabled families across society. We have several different services including bespoke characters, workshops, free resources, events, sensory trails, and more.
As Buttons & Bubbles continues to grow, we are looking for a volunteer who enjoys research and admin to identify potential funding opportunities for us from looking at some of the databases we have access to.
Who Are We Looking For?
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Someone passionate about our mission of inclusion, representation, and belonging.
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No prior experience is necessary, but enthusiasm for research and understanding of guidelines is required
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Able to work independently and as part of a team.
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A dedicated person, who approaches research projects with a positive attitude.
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Preferred but not essential: has carried out a research project previously such as within education or in their profession
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UK Based
What Do We Expect?
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Willingness to complete a virtual training program at a convenient time.
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Have a DBS check (preferably on the update service) or be willing to complete one with us
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Sign our volunteer contract (we are happy to discuss reasonable changes if needed).
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A positive and inclusive attitude toward disability and illness.
What Can You Expect?
- A supportive, kind, and nurturing team that values its volunteers.
- Flexibility - there is no fixed rota, so you can contribute at times that suit you.
- Supportive approach to accessibility and accommodations.
Benefits of Volunteering with Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C
• Make a tangible difference in your community.
• Develop research, admin, and organisational skills.
• Enhance your CV and demonstrate reliability to future employers.
• Explore new areas of interest and take on additional tasks if desired.
• Build confidence while contributing to meaningful work.
To increase inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
Treasurer Role Description
Role Title
Treasurer - ARFID Awareness UK
Board/Committee
Board of Trustees & Remuneration Committee
Remuneration
Travel and subsistence will be paid for attendance at meetings in accordance with the ARFID Awareness UK expense policy where required. Board members are not remunerated for their Board/trustee work.
Responsible to
The Chair of the Board of the Trustees
Regular liaison with
· Board of Trustees
· Executive Director/s
· Motion Accountancy
Duration of appointment
Three-year term (with a possible extension of a further three years)
Overview
Established in 2019 and supporting a community of over 30,000 families ARFID Awareness UK is the only registered UK charity dedicated to raising awareness and further information about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. As a not-for-profit, we work to provide individuals, parents, carers and medical professionals with up-to-date relevant information, research and support.
We are equally committed to supporting medical professionals across varying specialities, by equipping them with the information they need to ensure that their patients receive an early diagnosis and have access to appropriate care.
Our charitable aims are to:
1) Raising awareness about the condition within the medical and associated professions and the general public in such ways as the trustees shall determine;
2) Providing advice and information in such ways as the trustees shall determine to enable and empower parents and carers to advocate for the children in their care;
3) Facilitating research into the condition, the useful results of which will be published for the public benefit;
4) Potentially providing grants of financial assistance to enable economically disadvantaged families to obtain necessary treatment and medication unavailable via the NHS.
5) Advancing the education of the public in the subject of ARFID.
With regards to our structure, we are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). As a CIO, our Charity Trustees are protected with limited liability, and whilst they are responsible for helping to manage the organisation, they do not hold dual roles of Company Director as they might with other charity structures.
Time Commitment
Trustees meet twice a year virtually. Meetings last approximately 2 hours.
The Remuneration and Finance, Risk and Investment Committee meet once a year virtually. Meetings last approximately 1 hour.
In addition, Trustees are expected to allow time for reading of papers and preparation for meetings, attending events training and induction. As a small charity there may also be the requirement for additional input up to 10 hours per annum as required specific to your professional background and expertise
Purpose of the role:
Trustee (general)
The overall aim of the trustee role is to provide strong leadership, direction and expertise to the governance of ARFID Awareness UK.
The Board of trustees (‘the Board’) is the body with the legal duty to protect the mission and vision of the FSRH and to ensure that it is run in accordance with legal requirements.
The role of the Board is to provide good governance and leadership by:
· Shaping ARFID Awareness UK’s organisational strategy
· Approving organisational statutory policy
· Ensuring the organisation’s financial stability and sustainability, and agreeing the annual operational budget
· Appointing the Executive Director/s (who is overseen by the Chair of the Board on behalf of the Board)
· Providing support and constructive challenge to the Executive Director/s and their staff team
· Setting and monitoring procedures for assessing and managing risk
· Taking advice from Board members and external specialist advisors
· Ensuring oversight of the financial position of the charity and providing updates to the Board where appropriate.
As a charity and CIO Board members are charity trustees only. They do not represent any group or organisation in this role and they must act in good faith and in the best interests of ARFID Awareness UK.
Treasurer
· Chair the Remuneration and Finance, Risk and Investment Committee (FR&IC):
· To review progress of financial elements of the operational plan and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
· To review the strategic plan in context of financial and budgetary impact.
· To review the annual budget and make recommendations to the trustees.
· To receive and review proposals for new expenditure outside of the annual budget
· Advise the Remuneration Committee on the affordability of any changes to pay and or benefits.
· To receive reports at each meeting on financial performance and report as required to the Trustees
· To develop an Investment Policy and strategy
· To review the draft annual accounts along with the audit report, ensuring they are in accordance with relevant accounting standards and Charity Commission guidance
Person Specification
Essential:
· A financial accountancy qualification or equivalent experience (eg ACA, CIMA)
· Experience of investment, strategic planning and budgetary planning
· Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst keeping in mind the responsibility of being an individual trustee
· Experience of guiding an organisation through growth and change
· Confident and effective communication skills including listening skills
· Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Desirable:
· Knowledge or experience of the charity sector
· Knowledge of the healthcare sector and/or ARFID
· Experience of board or committee membership in a charity, public sector or commercial organisation.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter to XXXX by 17 November 2025. Interviews are likely to take place the first week of December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our Board. Shape our future.
Our mission is simple but vital: to inspire and delight people of all ages with the life, work, and legacy of William Shakespeare. We are seeking to appoint new Trustees to join our Executive Board, helping to safeguard Shakespeare’s heritage and inspire future generations around the world.
As a Trustee, you will help shape the future of an independent charity with international reach. This is a chance to:
· Play a central role in caring for and making accessible Shakespeare’s historic homes and collections
· Support innovative learning programmes and research
· Help us thrive as a charity that relies on visitors, donors, and supporters.
We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in commercial development, finance/governance, fundraising and philanthropy, strategic arts/heritage management, property and asset management, digital engagement or brand stewardship.
We value curiosity, collaboration and a strong commitment to making Shakespeare’s legacy accessible to all. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who can help broaden the diversity of our Board.
More information can be found at http://bit.ly/3KbzPX4
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Title
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Board/Committee
Board of Trustees
Remuneration
Travel and subsistence will be paid for attendance at meetings in accordance with the ARFID Awareness expenses policy where required. Board members are not remunerated for their Board/trustee work.
Responsible to
Board of Trustees
Regular liaison with
· Board of Trustees
· Executive Directors
Duration of appointment
Three-year term (with a possible extension of a further three years)
Overview
Established in 2019 and supporting a community of over 30,000 families ARFID Awareness UK is the only registered UK charity dedicated to raising awareness and further information about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. As a not-for-profit, we provide individuals, parents, carers and medical professionals with up-to-date relevant information, research and support.
We are equally committed to supporting medical professionals across varying specialities, by equipping them with the information they need to ensure that their patients receive an early diagnosis and have access to appropriate care.
Our charitable aims are to:
1) Raising awareness about the condition within the medical and associated professions and the general public in such ways as the trustees shall determine;
2) Providing advice and information in such ways as the trustees shall determine to enable and empower parents and carers to advocate for the children in their care;
3) Facilitating research into the condition, the useful results of which will be published for the public benefit;
4) Potentially providing grants of financial assistance to enable economically disadvantaged families to obtain necessary treatment and medication unavailable via the NHS.
5) Advancing the education of the public in the subject of ARFID.
With regards to our structure, we are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). As a CIO, our Charity Trustees are protected with limited liability, and whilst they are responsible for helping to manage the organisation, they do not hold dual roles of Company Director as they might with other charity structures.
Our mission is to remove the uncertainty, ambiguity and frustrations experienced by parents, carers and individuals over obtaining a diagnosis and treatment by providing general advice that may improve their journey.
Time Commitment
Trustees meet twice a year virtually. Meetings last approximately 2 hours.
The Remuneration Committee meets once per year virtually. Meetings last approximately 1 hour.
In addition, Trustees are expected to allow time for reading of papers and preparation for meetings, attending events training and induction. As a small charity there may also be a requirement for additional input of approximately 1-2 hours per month specific to your professional background and expertise as we continue through a period of growth.
Purpose of the role:
Board of Trustees
The Board of trustees (‘the Board’) is the body with the legal duty to protect the mission and vision of ARFID Awareness UK and to ensure that it is run in accordance with legal requirements.
The role of the Board is to provide good governance and leadership by:
· Shaping ARFID Awareness UK’s organisational strategy
· Approving organisational statutory policy
· Ensuring the organisation’s financial stability and sustainability
· Appointing the Executive Director/s (overseen by the Chair of the Board on behalf of the Board)
· Providing support and constructive challenge to the Executive Director/s and their staff
· Setting and monitoring procedures for assessing and managing risk
· Taking advice from Board members and external specialist advisors
· Monitoring strategy performance
· Representing ARFID Awareness UK externally where necessary
As a charity CIO, Board members are charity trustees only. They do not represent any group or organisation in this role and they must act in good faith and in the best interests of ARFID Awareness UK.
Chair duties:
· Chair and facilitate board meetings
· Provide inclusive leadership to the organisation and the Board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of ARFID Awareness UK purpose and delivering strategic and charitable aims
· Ensure that the Board is effective in its task of setting and implementing the organisation’s direction and strategy
· Support each trustee to fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of ARFID Awareness UK
· Support and constructively challenge the Executive Director/s to ensure that ARFID Awareness UK operates in line with statutory and legal requirements and is effective in its outputs
· Ensure financial probity and that all resources are focussed on achieving the aims and objectives of the organisation for the benefit of the membership and delivery of charitable objects
· Appoint the Executive Directors
· Appoint and support the ARFID Awareness UK Treasurer
· Act as an ambassador of ARFID Awareness UK
· Ensure the smooth running of Board meetings, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
· Ensure robust and compliant governance arrangements in adherence with charity and statutory regulation
· Lead Board development activities
Alongside the Executive Director:
· Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other meetings where required
· Developing the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
· Addressing conflict within the board and within the organisation,
Where staff are employed:
· Liaising with the Executive Director/s to oversee the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate
· Leading the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the Executive Director/s
Person Specification
Essential:
· Significant experience of charity governance and trusteeship, demonstrating understanding of best practice and regulatory compliance
· Proven experience of chairing boards, committees or senior leadership teams effectively
· Track record of supporting small to medium organisations through periods of growth, change and development
· Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with ability to provide vision and direction
· Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills, able to build consensus and manage diverse perspectives
· Confident and effective communication skills including active listening and constructive challenge
· Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst maintaining independence and accountability as Chair
· Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship and Chair role
Desirable:
· Senior leadership experience in the charity or non-profit sector
· Experience of supporting and appraising Executive Directors or senior leaders
· Knowledge of the healthcare sector and/or ARFID
· Understanding of charity finance, risk management and compliance frameworks
To apply please email your CV and covering letter to XXXXX by 17 November 2025. Interviews are likely to take place the first week of December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Every Christmas, hundreds of older people in Birmingham spend the holidays alone. We receive donations at our head office on a large scale from local business which we then organise into gift hampers for our most vulnerable citizens. This quickly fills up the office space so we must ensure a quick turnaround.
The service manager will call you to invite you in either the same day or with 1-2 days notice to come along to our head office and get involved with packing hampers.
Tasks include:
· Assist in sorting gifts into types or genders
· Packing Christmas hampers or gift bags
· Adhering to an instructional list
· Hand-write Christmas cards or notes to include in hampers.
· Support Age UK staff with other similar tasks relating to packing and sorting of gifts
Additionally, we need some support with making telephone calls to citizens inviting them to a special lunch. We would be grateful for additional support with this where possible.
We aim to improve the lives of older people through information and advice, campaigns, products, training, research, and other activities that promote
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Victory Afghanistan is a volunteer -led nonprofit providing free online English lessons and mentoring for Afghan girls and women who are currently barred from formal education. Our mission is to equip them with the skills and confidence to apply for scholarships and university placements abroad.
We are looking for a number of volunteer IELTS Tutors to support our mentorship-level students from January to May 2026. These students already have an IELTS level of around 6.0 and now need focused preparation to achieve higher scores required for university entry.
You will be teaching bright, ambitious young women who are eager to perfect their academic English, improve their fluency, and succeed in international admissions. Lessons are held online once or twice a week, and materials can be adapted to suit your teaching style.
Commitment: 1–2 hours per week (online) depending on your availability.
Programme duration: 16 weeks
Start date: Third week of January 2026
End date: Third week of May 2026
This is a critical role in helping our students prepare for higher education starting September 2026—your guidance can truly change lives.
Victory Afghanistan is a volunteer-led nonprofit providing free online education, mentoring, and university preparation for Afghan girls and women who have been banned from attending school or university since 2021. We currently support more than 800 students aged 11–40 through English lessons and mentorship, helping them prepare for higher education opportunities abroad.
We are now seeking volunteer Duolingo English Test (DET) Tutors to join our mentoring programme for 20 weeks, from the third week of January 2026 to the third week of May 2026.
You will be working with highly motivated young women whose English is already excellent, most have Duolingo scores around 110, and our goal is to help them reach 125+ in preparation for university applications and scholarships abroad.
Commitment: 1–2 hours per week (online)
Programme duration: 16 weeks
Start date: Third week of January 2026
End date: Third week of May 2026
Your time will directly help young women prepare for higher education in September 2026, opening the door to their futures.
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Derby Humanists bring non-religious people together to be happier and more fulfilled and to be a force for good in our community.
We are a Local Group of Humanists UK. All Humanists UK members and supporters in the local area are automatically part of the group.
Derby Humanists aim to provide a range of activities for non-religious people living in and around Derby to meet, socialise, campaign, raise awareness of humanism, participate in local civic life and support each other. The Local Group represents Humanists UK and the local humanist community at public events and in public forums. Derby Humanists is led by a team of volunteers that organises events and activities throughout the year.
We are seeking a dedicated and driven Social Media Lead to join our Committee, to assist in delivering the activities of Derby Humanists.
Take a look at the full role description and person specification here to help you decide whether the role is right for you, including what you would get out of the role and what we expect you would bring to the role.
Whatever your background, or prior experiences, if you’re passionate about creating an inclusive, effective humanist community in and around Derby, we’d love to hear from you.
We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community. We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under-represented among section volunteers and leaders; these would include individuals who identify as female, disabled, trans or from the global majority.
At Humanists UK, our dream is of a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Action Tutoring is a national education charity that offers free maths and English tutoring to pupils facing disadvantage.
By volunteering as a tutor at a local school or online, you'll be supporting children to build their confidence and help ensure they leave school with the grades needed to build a bright future.
What will I be doing?
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Tutoring 1-3 pupils in Year 5 or 6, or Year 7, 10 or 11.
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Commit to one hour a week, for up to 20 weeks. You choose the day and time to sign up to.
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Use our tutor workbooks to guide your pupils through activities that will boost their confidence and grades.
What you'll gain:
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Receive induction training, tutor workbooks and ongoing support.
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Develop skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
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Meet like-minded people in our volunteer community.
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Travel expense reimbursement (up to £5 per session).
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Free DBS check.
This volunteer role is perfect for you if you:
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Are passionate about making a difference and helping young people succeed, particularly those facing disadvantage.
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Seek valuable experience working with children and are eager to hone essential skills such as communication, mentorship, and leadership – all highly valued in any career path.
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Have a busy schedule but are keen to contribute to your community, as this flexible role requires just one hour a week, either in-person or conveniently online.
We look for volunteers with:
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Solid subject knowledge in the area they wish to tutor, which may be demonstrated by a degree or grade B at A-level qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience.
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The ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently.
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A commitment to supporting pupils’ academic progress.
We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through diverse routes, so if your qualifications differ from those mentioned - we still encourage you to apply! Please highlight any relevant experience or skills in your application.
We welcome applications from volunteers across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. (Please note: this is a volunteer, unpaid position.)
Our volunteers say:
" The Action Tutoring team has been fabulous in their support: timely updates, always available, closely following progress, and ready to intervene where needed, very professional indeed!"
"Volunteering is very rewarding. I would say the skills that one develops from teaching the pupils are transferable to any walk of life and make you a better person. I would highly recommend it."
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Overview
No Panic is a national charity, supporting people with a variety of anxiety issues, providing self-help advice over our helpline and additional support services.
We are building a team of volunteers to produce and distribute introduction material about No Panic to service users, members, students and volunteers.
We are looking for a volunteer to co-ordinate this team.
Activities
Activities will include reviewing the introduction material; assigning editing tasks to team members; monitoring progress; reviewing content and overseeing distribution.
The Co-ordinator might also do the editing, if no volunteers are available.
We anticipate this volunteering will take up about 3-4 hours per week and ask our volunteers to commit to at least a year.
Desired Skills
Successful applicants will be committed and motivated.
They will be confident, and have leadership skills.
They will be able to produce and edit documents of varying lengths to a high standard and be able to write and communicate with clarity.
A reference will be required.
Support
The Introductions Team Co-ordinator will be supported by a Trustee.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The treasurer is a vital role to the ongoing success of IBP as a not-for-profit community interest company as we push forward to fulfil our goals.
We need someone with the following qualities and skills to join our voluntary management board:
- Financial Literacy: Ability to understand and manage accounts, budgets, and basic financial reporting relevant to IBP’s main operations.
- Attention to Detail: Careful and accurate handling of records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for community interest companies.
- Organisational Skills: Efficient time management and record-keeping abilities, especially important when working voluntarily alongside other commitments.
- Communication: Clear, concise communication to report financial information to the management board, stakeholders, supporters, funders or regulatory bodies.
- Integrity and Trustworthiness: Strong ethical standards, as the role involves handling funds and maintaining the confidence of IBP’s stakeholders and the wider community.
Does this sound like you, or someone you know? Please apply today.
Time commitment: 1-2 days per month
Remuneration: Expenses only
Deadline for applications: 31 October 2025
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We are currently looking for TRUSTEES of all backgrounds who have a passion for helping to make a positive difference to the lives of adults who have been in care.
Who we are
The Rees Foundation is a national charity based in Worcestershire that seeks to support adults who have, at some stage in their lives, been in foster care or residential care. Our focus is on the reality of many people’s transitions from being in care and moving into adult life, and the ongoing impact that care experience can have on a person's ability to reach their full potential.
Rees is resolute that care shouldn’t stop at 18, 21, or 25 years, it’s lifelong, and someone should be there to care. We listen, offer practical and emotional help, and we develop projects that really make a positive difference.
The role
The role of a Trustee is to ensure that the charity fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries and delivers on its vision, mission and values. The Board of Trustees are jointly and individually responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities, and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Our Board currently comprises members with a variety of skills in social care, strategic planning, finance and business.
As we have recently extended our registration to operate in Scotland, we are particularly keen to strengthen Scottish representation on our Board. We would welcome applications from individuals who have:
- Experience or professional understanding of the Scottish charity governance framework and OSCR regulations.
- Knowledge of the Scottish care system, including transitions, aftercare, or leaving-care support in a Scottish context.
- Connections to communities or organisations across Scotland that can help us better serve care-experienced adults in the region.
We would especially welcome applications from people who have professional knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:
• Finance (management accounting)
• Digital systems
• Fundraising
• Lived experience of being in care
We are also keen to increase diversity within the Board. We particularly welcome those from an ethnic minority background, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities, and younger people, as these are currently under-represented on our Board.
Living in Scotland is an advantage, but not essential – we welcome applications from anyone who meets the requirements.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.
Our aim is to help care leavers thrive. Our projects are available to anyone over 16 who has been in foster care or residential care as a child.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced person to join WellChild as a Digital Trustee. They will be a trusted advisor to the Board and a supportive, critical friend to the Senior Management Team (SMT), helping WellChild navigate the evolving digital landscape.
Purpose of the role:
The Digital Trustee will advise on the use of AI and digital technologies to build internal capability and efficiency, improve service design, enhance data-driven decision-making, and expand our fundraising and communications impact. They will play a vital role in shaping WellChild’s digital and AI roadmap. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic insight, ethical awareness, and hands-on digital experience, along with a strong network of digital professionals. They will be a trusted advisor to the Board and a supportive, critical friend to the Senior Management Team (SMT), helping WellChild navigate the evolving digital landscape.
Support children with complex medical needs and their families.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Cadet Group Leaders work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By organising a mixed weekly programme, this role will support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Leaders also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Closing date for these opportunities is: 30th November 2025
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
Join our Board and use your skills to transform communities and the environment to create a fair and green future.
- Location: Groundwork UK. Suite B2, The Walker Building, 58 Oxford Street, Birmingham, B5 5NR
Applications close on Monday 10th November.
Who we are
Groundwork stands at the intersection of people, places and planet, creating practical solutions that tackle hardship, advance environmental justice, and build community resilience. For over four decades, we have been bringing together public and private resources to support communities in addressing their most pressing social and environmental challenges.
As the national body of a federation of 14 independent Groundwork Trusts across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Groundwork UK plays a vital coordinating role. We manage national programmes, secure resources for local delivery, and build relationships with funders and policymakers that benefit the entire network.
Our work spans from helping people reduce energy bills and find green jobs, to creating community hubs where neighbours can connect and access support, to distributing grants that enable local groups to improve their neighbourhoods. Last year, we helped the federation access over £100 million in funding and distribute £50 million in grants, supporting 12,000 community organisations and helping 60,000 people to reduce their energy and water bills.
What makes Groundwork distinctive is our integrated approach. Rather than treating social, economic and environmental challenges as separate issues, we recognise that they are deeply interconnected. A programme that creates green jobs both tackles unemployment and advances climate goals. A community garden project improves local food access, brings neighbours together, and enhances biodiversity. This holistic perspective, combined with our deep roots in local communities and our track record of effective partnership building, positions us uniquely to contribute to the just transition our society needs.
About the role
We are seeking two exceptional individuals to strengthen our governance structure at a time of significant opportunity and change.
- Trustee and Chair of Programmes & Partnerships Committee
This role combines membership of our Federation Board with chairing one of our key committees. The Programmes & Partnerships Committee oversees Groundwork UK’s work to increase our visibility and credibility, build national relationships with government, business and charitable funders, and manage programmes that add value to local delivery while directly supporting communities through grants.
This position requires someone who can navigate the complex dynamics of our federated structure while providing strategic oversight of our national income generation, communications and programme management activities.
- Co-opted Finance & Risk Committee Member
This specialised role focuses on the systems and processes that underpin everything we do at Groundwork UK.
We need someone who understands the strategic risks and opportunities associated with data utilisation, digital technology, AI and management information systems, particularly in the context of public sector transformation. This isn’t about developing systems, but about governing them effectively and helping us maximise benefits and minimise risks. The role may develop into full board membership should the individual also wish to join the Federation Board as a Trustee.
Who we are looking for
For the Trustee and Chair of Programmes & Partnerships Committee, we need someone with senior experience in voluntary sector fundraising, income generation, communications or campaigning. You will have worked at a strategic level in a charity or similar organisation, understanding the complexities of building relationships with diverse funders, from government departments to major foundations to corporate partners. Your experience might include developing or overseeing funding strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, overseeing communications campaigns, or leading programme development initiatives.
For the Co-opted Finance & Risk Committee Member position, we are looking for someone with experience of systems management in complex organisational environments, potentially in the public sector or with experience in organisations serving public purposes. You might be someone who has worked in transformation, IT management, service digitisation, AI or similar contexts where systems must serve both internal efficiency needs and external public access requirements.
You don’t need to be a technology specialist, but you should understand the governance challenges that arise. This includes cybersecurity risks, data protection obligations, business continuity planning, and the challenge of making informed decisions about technology investments.
Both roles require individuals who are invested in Groundwork’s mission of creating a fair and green future where people, places and nature thrive. You should be someone who can see the connections between social and environmental challenges and who believes in the power of community-led solutions.
- Time Commitment
Both roles operate on a quarterly meeting cycle, with board meetings and committee meetings alternating throughout the year. For the Trustee and Chair of Programmes & Partnerships Committee, this typically involves attending four Federation Board meetings and four committee meetings annually, plus preparation time and occasional ad hoc consultations. We estimate this at the equivalent of up to a day a month.
For the Co-opted Finance & Risk Committee Member position, the commitment would initially be lighter, focused on quarterly committee meetings with associated preparation. This could grow if you choose to take on board membership and attend the Federation Board meetings which are held quarterly.
We meet during weekday daytimes, alternating between in-person sessions in Birmingham and online meetings.
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Applications close on Monday 10th November.
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