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Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Ripple Pond
Voluntary Position (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Time commitment: Approximately 1-2 days per month, including four Board meetings per year, regular support to the CEO, occasional committee meetings and attendance at key events.
Closing date: 11 September 2026 (applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date).
Help Shape the Future of Support for Military Families
The Ripple Pond is a national charity supporting more than 1,200 Armed Forces and veteran family members across the UK. Through peer support, advocacy and practical assistance, we help families affected by service-related physical and psychological injury feel seen, heard and supported.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to Chair our Board of Trustees and help guide the charity through its next phase of growth and development.
Working closely with our CEO and Board, you will provide strategic leadership, support strong governance and help ensure the charity continues to deliver meaningful impact for military families and carers.
What You'll Do
As Chair, you will:
- Lead and support the Board of Trustees.
- Act as a trusted partner and critical friend to the CEO.
- Oversee strategy, governance, risk and organisational performance.
- Champion safeguarding, inclusion and good governance.
- Support trustee recruitment and board development.
- Represent The Ripple Pond externally and help build strategic relationships.
- Help shape the future direction and sustainability of the charity.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a collaborative and values-driven leader with:
- Senior leadership, executive or board-level experience.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
- Experience of governance, finance and risk oversight.
- The ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and ambassadorial skills.
- A genuine commitment to supporting Armed Forces families and carers.
Experience in the military, veterans, healthcare, public, charity or social care sectors would be beneficial but is not essential.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of military families across the UK.
You will work with a committed Board, an experienced CEO and a passionate community of Members to help strengthen support for families affected by service-related injury, influence wider understanding of their needs and guide a growing charity through its next stage of development.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a screening question to help us better understand your suitability for the role.
To apply, please submit:
A current CV.
A covering letter (maximum two pages), addressed to the Board of Trustees, explaining your interest in the role and how your skills, experience and personal qualities would enable you to make a positive contribution as Chair.
Following an initial review of applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with members of the Board. The interview will provide an opportunity to discuss your experience, leadership approach and aspirations for the role, while also allowing you to learn more about The Ripple Pond.
Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans


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We are currently looking for a new Clinician Trustee who can use their expertise and strategic insight to support our growing charity at a critical time for cleft care and NHS reform.
The Clinician Trustee will contribute to all aspects of the charity’s governance while providing essential clinical expertise to support and enhance our work.
We are seeking an experienced professional to help drive CLAPA’s clinical impact in line with its strategic priorities. We are particularly interested in hearing from clinicians with experience of strategic leadership within cleft services, specialised commissioning, workforce development or national clinical networks, who can help CLAPA navigate a period of significant change and reform across the NHS.
In this role, you will offer insight into the patient journey across the evolving cleft care pathway, strengthen relationships between CLAPA and clinical teams and provide clinical guidance to inform our campaigns and initiatives. You will bring a strong understanding of patient centred care and use your expertise to help shape and influence improvements in services and outcomes.
Ideally, you will also draw on safeguarding experience from your clinical role to support the charity’s safeguarding function and promote best practice across our work.
If you think you have the experience, passion and leadership to help us meet the needs of the community we serve, we want to hear from you.
In your cover letter please ensure that you detail your skills, knowledge and experience & how they relate to this role. Refer to the Job Description & Person Specification, giving examples from work, education, volunteering or personal experience where relevant. Please ensure that the information you give is relevant to the advertised post. Experience gained outside the UK is also relevant.
From diagnosis to adulthood. For a lifetime with cleft – we're here for the journey.



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Help Shape the Future of Children’s Healthcare in Sussex. Join the Board of Trustees at Rockinghorse Children’s Charity.
As a Trustee, you'll work alongside fellow Board members and our Executive Team to:
- Help shape the charity's long-term strategy and future direction.
- Ensure Rockinghorse is well governed, financially sustainable and delivering the greatest possible impact.
- Support and challenge the Executive Team as we deliver our ambitious plans.
- Champion the charity and help build relationships that strengthen our work across Sussex.
This is an opportunity to contribute to decisions that will help thousands of children and families every year.
We're particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
- Finance
- Healthcare or allied professions
- Charity governance
- Fundraising
- Business leadership
- Marketing and communications
- Research, data or evaluation
- IT
- Digital
- Business development
We're particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of children's healthcare and from people whose backgrounds and experiences are currently underrepresented on charity boards.
About Rockinghorse
Rockinghorse was set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann as an appeal to provide the first neonatal incubator outside London.
The appeal not only marked the beginning of our charity, but also the very early days of what later became the Trevor Mann Baby Unit. Dr Mann was intrinsic to paediatric care in Sussex as we know it today.
Roll forward to today, and we are proud to be the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton along with the Trevor Mann Baby Unit.
We also support many other NHS hospital settings throughout Sussex, including Bluefin Ward at Worthing, Chalkhill and the Special Care Baby Unit at Haywards Heath, and Howard Ward at St Richard’s in Chichester.
Working in partnership with these services, we fund projects which focus on improving children’s physical and emotional well-being, while providing additional support services for parents and carers.
The projects we support fall into six key categories: toys, equipment, spaces, research, activities, and people.
Our Vision
Rockinghorse’s vision is a world where children are healthy and happy.
Our Mission
We fund and deliver transformative projects and services that enhance the care and support given by our incredible colleagues in the NHS.
We invest in state-of-the-art treatments, life-saving equipment, critical mental health support, additional people, ground-breaking research, and inspiring spaces that go above and beyond for children.
We work in partnership with the UHSussex NHS Trust and other charities to ensure every young patient and their family receive the best possible care when they are unwell.
Our Values
We strive to always operate in line with the following guiding values.
We care
We care about children, young people, their families, and all those that look after for them. We always act with kindness and compassion. We care about the NHS and all those who work there. We care about the world and want to make it a better place.
We’re passionate
We are passionate about making life better for children, young people, and their families. If there’s something we can do to make life better for patients and their families, we’ll go above and beyond to do it. We are passionate about our community and all those in it.
We’re honest
We are open and honest about our work, what we fund and how we raise funds. We work hard to ensure money goes to projects that genuinely make a difference. We involve our supporters in our projects and share our learning and experience wherever possible.
We’re supportive
We help wherever and however we can. We support children and their families; we support Health Care Professionals (HCP) and paediatric
services, and we support each other as team members. We work with and support other charities and organisations who are doing great things for children in Sussex.
We’re collaborative
We prioritise working with people and organisations wherever possible. We work with experts and others for the best possible outcome for sick
children and their families. We love a partnership that prioritises impact and avoids duplication.
How to apply
If you’d like to help shape the future of children’s healthcare across Sussex, we’d love to hear from you. Please email a covering letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Trustee Job Description to Dr Oli Rahman, our Chair of Trustees, by 30 September 2026.
Interviews will be held in person in Brighton in October (dates/times flexible to shortlisted candidates).
If you have any questions about the role, process or the charity please email our CEO, Donna Holland.
For email addresses and further information, please refer to the attached Application Pack.
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex



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Join a charity where your expertise can make a life-changing difference.
Action Duchenne is seeking new Trustees to help guide the organisation through an exciting period of growth and development. Whether you're an experienced board member or considering your first trustee appointment, this is an opportunity to use your skills to support families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy and help shape the charity's future.
We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
- Finance, reserves, audit or financial control
- Fundraising, income generation or grant accountability
- Impact measurement or community support
- Communications, public affairs or stakeholder engagement
Is this you?
- With or without trustee experience
- A strategic thinker with sound judgement
- Able to provide support and constructive challenge
- Passionate about improving lives
- Committed to strong governance and accountability
What's in it for you?
- Help shape the future of a national charity
- Develop your governance and leadership experience
- Work alongside a passionate and committed Board
- Make a meaningful difference to families affected by Duchenne
- Most meetings are held remotely, with quarterly in-person meetings in London.
If you want to use your professional skills to create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. These unremunerated roles are open to all.
This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.
To apply for these exceptional opportunities, please submit your CV and supporting statement via the Charisma website. For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Charisma Charity Recruitment.
Key dates
- Closing date for applications: 4th November 2026
- First Interview date: w/c 16th November 2026
- Second Interview date: w/c 23rd November 2026
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Action Duchenne is a charity providing holistic support to those living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (Duchenne) and their families.



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Guild Care is seeking to welcome a new Trustee with experience in financial auditing to our Board.
Established in 1933, Guild Care has been supporting local people and their families for over 90 years. Our vision is for all people in need of care to live fulfilling, safe, and secure lives.
Each year, we support more than 3,000 people and their families through our diverse range of community services and three care homes. From tackling social isolation and supporting people living with dementia, to providing vital services for older people and those with learning disabilities, our work helps people feel connected, valued, and accepted for who they are.
A Trustee of Guild Care has a responsibility to ensure that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in the pursuit of the objectives of the charity.
As part of that responsibility a Trustee needs to actively contribute to the work of the Board by helping set the strategic direction and overall policy, monitoring organisational performance, and supporting organisational development.
The Board of Trustees are also responsible for providing challenges and scrutiny of the senior management team in a positive and supportive environment.
Please email your CV to our volunteering team.
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Trustee with social care experience
Style Acre is a dynamic and creative charity supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism across Oxfordshire.
We are looking for a committed and motivated individual with social care experience and who is aligned to our vision to create communities where people with learning disabilities and autism are valued as equals and to our values of caring, respect, honesty, ambition, and collaboration.
The role of a Trustee is unpaid and voluntary. We expect all Trustees to actively contribute to the work of the Board, using their skills and experience to give strategic direction, evaluate performance, and ensuring the charity is run efficiently and effectively. This post requires the applicant to have a good understanding of the social care sector and the challenges it faces, preferably with hands-on experience in the sector.
Trustees are expected to:-
- attend up to 4 Board meetings per year and an annual awayday. Meetings are usually held on a Thursday 1-5pm. In addition, there is a finance & audit committee which also meets quarterly.
- contribute advice and support on an ad hoc basis.
- attend events and promote the work of the charity.
- visit services regularly but as a minimum on a quarterly basis.
All travel and out-of-pocket expenses will be re-imbursed if required. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
Trustees of Style Acre play an important role in setting the strategy, culture, and vison of the charity, supporting the management team to deliver high quality support, and ensuring the people we support are living their best lives at the heart of their local community. For more information on our work, please visit our website at Style Acre.
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Help Launch SUNSHINE Charity — A New Movement Tackling Loneliness Across London
SUNSHINE Charity is a vibrant, human‑centred, 100% volunteer‑powered start‑up dedicated to bringing positivity, connection, community and belonging to adults across London.
We’re building a movement that helps people feel seen, valued and connected — but to launch fully, we need strong, committed, proactive Trustees who can help steer us into our next chapter.
This is our final recruitment round before launch. If we don’t strengthen our board now, SUNSHINE cannot move forward.
If you’re passionate, skilled and ready to make a real difference, we need you.
Who We’re Looking For
We need hands‑on, energetic, London‑based Trustees who can help us set up, launch and grow the charity. You must live or work in London and be able to attend in‑person meetings, especially at the beginning, to sign essential documents for the Charity Commission.
We are especially seeking Trustees with experience in:
- Fundraising & Grants Writing — securing funding, writing strong bids, building donor relationships.
- Strategy Planning & Development — shaping our direction, building a clear roadmap, driving momentum.
- Service / Programme Development & Set‑Up — designing and launching community activities that reduce loneliness.
- Previous Trustee Experience — confident governance, oversight and board leadership.
- UK Accounting / Finance (ideally Charity Accounts) — managing charity finances, Gift Aid, reporting, compliance and supporting financial governance.
- Adult Social Services / Social Work / Community Engagement — understanding adult loneliness, community needs, service pathways and how to build meaningful, accessible programmes.
If you can lead in any of these areas, SUNSHINE needs your light.
What You’ll Do
As a Trustee of SUNSHINE Charity, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership during our crucial start‑up phase.
- Help design and launch our first programmes across London.
- Drive fundraising, grant applications and financial sustainability.
- Strengthen governance, accountability and board performance.
- Bring energy, positivity and a proactive mindset to every meeting.
- Help build a charity that brings human connection to thousands of adults.
This is a role for people who take action, not just attend meetings.
Why Join SUNSHINE?
- Be part of a joyful, human, community‑powered movement.
- Use your skills to tackle loneliness — one of London’s biggest social challenges.
- Shape a charity with huge heart and huge potential.
- Work closely with a passionate Founder and a developing board.
- Make a meaningful difference to people who feel isolated and forgotten.
SUNSHINE is ready to launch — we just need the right leaders to help us shine.
Time Commitment
We keep things simple and manageable:
- Board meetings: Monthly, in London
- Light involvement between meetings
- Additional time during the initial set‑up phase
This is a role for someone who wants to make a real impact without an overwhelming time burden.
Ready to Bring Your Light to SUNSHINE?
If you’re a proactive, passionate, London‑based leader with experience in fundraising, strategy, programme development, governance, finance or adult social services — we’d love to hear from you.
Join the SUNSHINE movement.
Help us bring connection, community and belonging to London.
Come shine with us.
We're on a mission to reduce loneliness and social isolation through positivity, human connection, community and belonging.
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Independent Trustee
Hybrid, with meetings typically held in London
Three years, renewable
Voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed
Help shape the future of child health: become an Independent Trustee at RCPCH
Every child deserves the best start in life. At the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), we work to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people through education, training, research, advocacy and leadership. Representing more than 25,000 members and Fellows across the UK and internationally, we influence policy, shape professional standards and champion better healthcare for children everywhere.
We are seeking an experienced Independent Trustee who will also chair our People & Remuneration Committee. This is a pivotal Board leadership role, providing strategic oversight of the College’s people, culture, workforce and remuneration agenda, while contributing fully to the governance and strategic direction of the charity.
If you are a senior people leader with a strong interest in organisational culture, leadership and workforce effectiveness, this is an opportunity to influence Board-level decisions and help improve outcomes for children and young people.
We're particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
- People and organisational development
- Human resources, employment relations and workforce strategy
- Executive remuneration, reward governance and succession planning
- Organisational culture, employee engagement and culture transformation
- Employment law and legal practice
- Corporate governance, risk and assurance
- Leading significant organisational change and organisational effectiveness
- Chairing Boards, Committees or senior governance forums
We welcome applications from individuals who can bring independent judgement, strategic thinking and constructive challenge, together with a commitment to good governance and improving outcomes for children and young people.
Previous Board experience is welcome but not essential, and a full induction and ongoing support programme will be provided.
Why join us?
As an Independent Trustee, you will play an important role in shaping the future of RCPCH and supporting our mission to improve child health outcomes across the UK and globally.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Apply your expertise in people, culture, organisational development and governance to an organisation that makes a real difference to children and young people.
- Influence Board-level decisions on workforce strategy, organisational effectiveness, leadership, remuneration and culture.
- Shape the future direction of a respected national charity and medical Royal College.
- Work alongside senior clinical, executive and non-executive leaders and broaden your strategic impact.
- Gain valuable experience of charity governance while contributing to RCPCH’s mission in the UK and internationally.
What you’ll bring
We're looking for someone with:
- Senior leadership experience in people, workforce, organisational development, governance, remuneration or employment law.
- Strong strategic thinking, independent judgement and the confidence to provide constructive challenge.
- High personal integrity and the ability to work collaboratively at Board level.
- An understanding of Trustee responsibilities and a commitment to RCPCH's mission and values.
- A passion for supporting children and young people and the willingness to devote time to the role.
Desirable: Previous experience as a Trustee, Board or Committee member, experience of organisational change, culture and workforce development, healthcare, governance, remuneration, talent management, EDI, or supporting under-represented groups.
Key details
- Time commitment: Typically four Board meetings each year, including one full-day Away Day, plus the Annual General Meeting. The role also includes preparation for and chairing of People & Remuneration Committee meetings, reporting to the Board, induction and ongoing engagement. Allow approximately 4–6 hours to read the agenda and papers for each meeting.
- Location: Hybrid, with meetings typically held in London.
- Term of office: Three years, renewable.
- Remuneration: Voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
Inclusive and diverse governance
We believe our Board should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from people from underrepresented backgrounds, those with protected characteristics, and individuals who can bring a diverse range of experiences, perspectives and insights to the Board. If you have the skills, experience and commitment to help us achieve our mission, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.
How to contact us and apply
For an informal chat about this role, please email the Chair at least five working days before the closing date. Details can be found on our website via the application link.
To apply, please read the role description and follow the instructions on our website, via the application link.
Closing date: 12 noon, 21 September 2026.
Interviews: 30 September 2026, via Microsoft Teams
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.


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Kidney Care UK, the UK’s leading kidney patient support charity is looking to recruit a number of exceptional individuals to join our committed Board as Trustees. To maintain a good skills balance within the Board, we would particularly welcome applications from a range of interested applicants with legal, IT, finance and fundraising expertise, as well as from senior clinicians including nurses and other allied health professionals. Lived experience of kidney disease would be advantageous but not essential.
Kidney Care UK, provides practical, financial and emotional support for kidney patients and their families, and works in partnership with health professionals and organisations to improve care and quality of life for patients. With over 200 patients supported every week and around £3m invested in our patient support work every year, we are passionately committed to improving the lives of everyone affected by the disease and actively campaign to improve care services.
Trustees are expected to attend four Board meetings a year, held in London and at our office headquarters in Alton, Hampshire, and most Trustees choose to sit on one of our four Committees.
The appointment is for an initial term of three years, with an option to serve up to nine years in total.
There is no remuneration although expenses may be claimed.
We are committed to diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all.
To apply, please submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining why you wish to be a Trustee of Kidney Care UK.
Applications are open until 30 September 2026 with interviews scheduled to be held in November.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity



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We are seeking an experienced and passionate HR and people professional to join our Board and help shape an inclusive and supportive organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with expertise in HR, people strategy, organisational development or workforce wellbeing, who share our commitment to creating a positive environment where staff and volunteers can thrive.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing CLAPA’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. You would be joining our board at an exciting time, as we continue to implement our 5-year strategy for 2025-2030.
The HR Trustee will contribute to all aspects of the charity’s governance while providing essential HR expertise to support and enhance our work. We are seeking an experienced people professional to help make a meaningful impact at CLAPA, in line with its strategic priorities.
About CLAPA
The Cleft Lip and Palate Action (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at CLAPA.
In your cover letter please ensure that you detail your skills, knowledge and experience & how they relate to this role. Refer to the Role Description & Person Specification, giving examples from work, education, volunteering or personal experience where relevant. Please ensure that the information you give is relevant to the advertised post. Experience gained outside the UK is also relevant.
From diagnosis to adulthood. For a lifetime with cleft – we're here for the journey.



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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity MAAC) is recruiting a new Trustee/Non-Executive Director to join our Board — an opportunity arising through natural succession (the end of a Trustee's term) and as part of the Charity's ongoing commitment to a skilled and diverse Board. Becoming a Trustee for MAAC will give you the opportunity to use your professional skills and life experience to make a demonstrable impact, helping us to provide outstanding helicopter-led medical services now and in the future.
We are looking for an accomplished, values-led individual with a strong record of senior leadership, gained in the public, private or third sector, and either proven board-level experience or the clear potential to contribute effectively in a board environment. You will bring sound judgement, strategic thinking and the confidence to provide constructive challenge, alongside a genuine commitment to MAAC's lifesaving mission.
First-time Trustees are warmly encouraged to apply — a structured induction, including a two-day governance programme, is provided. A close connection to Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands or Worcestershire is desirable but not essential.
This is a voluntary role requiring approximately 10–12 days a year, including four Board meetings, four Committee meetings and an annual Away Day.
MAAC is partnering with Nurole, the leading board-level search specialist, to recruit a new Trustee.
To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services.



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Help Shape the Future of Children's Neurorehabilitation
The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury and neurodisability. We are seeking an experienced Medical Trustee to join our Board and help shape the future of our specialist services.
As a Trustee, you will provide strategic clinical insight and support Board discussions on clinical quality and safety, governance, service development, workforce standards, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Working alongside fellow Trustees and Senior Leaders, you will help ensure children and families remain at the heart of decision-making.
About You
We are looking for a registered medical practitioner with senior-level experience and expertise in areas such as paediatrics, rehabilitation medicine, neurology, neurodisability, intensive care, complex care, or related specialties.
You will bring a strong understanding of clinical governance and patient safety, alongside the ability to contribute strategically and independently.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to:
- Influence the future of a nationally recognised children's charity.
- Support services that transform the lives of children and families.
- Develop your governance and leadership experience.
- Contribute to an organisation renowned for clinical excellence and innovation.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About The Children's Trust
Based in Tadworth, Surrey, The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury and neurodisability. Through specialist rehabilitation, education, therapy, community, and residential services, we support children and young people with some of the most complex healthcare needs in the country.
Every day, our teams work together to help children achieve the best possible quality of life and maximise their independence and potential.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and would like to contribute your expertise at Board level, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Deadline for applications: Monday 31st August
Together, we can create brighter futures for children and young people living with brain injury and neurodisability.
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Asist is an acronym for Advocacy Services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on Trent. Asist provides specialist independent advocacy support focused on one to-one, issue-based advocacy for adults, children and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and/or mental health issues.
We support adults, children and young people to make small and big decisions in their own lives and to speak to services who make decisions because of a person’s health or disability. Advocacy is about enabling all people to have an equal voice in the choices and decisions that affect their lives. Asist advocates will not be judgemental and will not guide or influence the people they work with – whatever their age. Advocacy is about including people in their own story.
We are excited to be recruiting for new members to join our Board this year. Whether you are an experienced board memember or wanting to take your first step at Board level, we want to hear from you!
What we are looking for:
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Leadership experience
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Strategic thinking
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HR experience
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Business background
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Marketing skills
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Commitment to our mission
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Collaborative spirit
Asist’s Board meets once every two calendar months (six per year). Board members are required to attend a minimum of four meetings to remain active. Board meetings are agreed in advance, collectively, by the chair and trustees.
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Join Us as a Trustee and Help Shape the Future of Specialist Diabetes Education & Research
Our charity exists to advance diabetes care by funding and supporting activities that improve understanding, treatment, and outcomes for people living with diabetes. Our work focuses on both healthcare professionals and the public. We are looking for new Trustees who want to make a meaningful impact on healthcare education and research across the UK. If you believe in improving patient care through knowledge, innovation, and evidence, this is a chance to use your expertise for genuine public good.
We are particularly seeking Trustees with:
- Financial expertise — including accountancy, financial oversight, investment management, or charity finance
- Governance experience — especially in regulated environments or the charity sector
- Legal expertise — charity law, contracts, compliance, or risk management
If you bring one of these skill sets, your contribution will be pivotal to strengthening our governance, ensuring financial sustainability, and supporting our mission.
What you’ll do
- Provide strategic leadership and help shape the charity’s long‑term direction
- Oversee governance, risk, and regulatory compliance
- Support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
- Champion our work in healthcare education and research
- Work collaboratively with a small, dedicated board and team
What we offer
- A meaningful opportunity to influence healthcare education and research
- A welcoming, committed board that values diverse perspectives
- The chance to apply your professional expertise to a cause with real societal impact
- Flexible, part‑time voluntary commitment (typically board meetings plus occasional additional input)
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need prior Trustee experience — just the right expertise, sound judgement, and a commitment to good governance. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are especially keen to broaden the diversity of our board.
If you want to use your skills to strengthen a charity that improves healthcare through education and research, we would love to hear from you.
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Volunteer Trustees
Volunteer Trustee opportunities
We are seeking to appoint new Trustees to become actively involved in the strategic direction, governance and decision making of the charity. As a Trustee you will join a dynamic and supportive team committed to making a difference to people affected by cancer. With a new, incoming Chair, this is an exciting time to join the Board as it works toward shaping the charity’s future. The role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while providing a rewarding and satisfying experience that enables personal development and growth.
The charity is happy to hear from people across the country and in particular anyone with the following experience or expertise.
Healthcare
Medical Practitioners or Allied Health Professionals with recent experience of working with cancer patients/or cancer treatment, ideally within the NHS.
Commercial
The Penny Brohn UK National Centre offers external organisations a unique environment for their own business use which includes daily and residential bookings as well as tenancy agreements. Due to a successful period of growth in recent years, the charity would welcome the expertise of a Trustee with significant experience in this area who can support the development of this income stream further.
Values and Behaviours
All Trustees are expected to uphold and model Penny Brohn UKs values of courage, resilience, compassion, warmth and community and to champion an inclusive, evidence-informed approach to holistic cancer care.
Support for new Trustees
New Trustees are fully supported through a planned induction into the organisation, starting with an introduction to each area of the Charity.
Time commitment
The Trustee Board meet four times in-person each year at the National Centre in Bristol on Fridays, generally between 9am – 4pm. Trustee representation is also required on one or two online sub-committees, which are held up to four times per year for each committee and Trustees will be appointed to the sub-committees once recruited into post in accordance with their relevant skills and experience. Attendance is also required for the AGM and an annual Trustee Away Day as well as occasional events or strategic discussions
Attendance at Key Events
As ambassadors for the Charity, the Trustee Board is encouraged to ensure that there is Trustee representation at key events throughout the calendar year such as fundraising, networking and other high-profile events.
Tenure
Trustees are appointed for a three-year term with a maximum appointment of four terms (12 years).
Expenses
All Trustees are eligible to be reimbursed for expenses incurred whilst on Board business, this includes attendance at Board Meetings. Eligible expenses include:
- Reimbursement of petrol costs, rate currently set at 45p per mile, (15p per mile after 500 miles incurred annually) or the equivalent 2nd class rail fare, whichever is the lower.
- Any car parking fees associated with the travel.
Thank you for your interest in this important voluntary role. For further information, please download the attached information pack.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Trustee at Penny Brohn UK. For full details about the role, recruitment process and application requirements, please download the attached information pack and visit the Penny Brohn UK website, where you will find instructions on how to submit your application.
At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
