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Job description
As a Trustee, you will help guide the strategic direction of NEBDN and make sure the organisation is well governed, financially sustainable, and delivering its charitable purpose. Trustees share overall responsibility for ensuring NEBDN is run properly and in the best interests of the charity. Under charity law, this includes three core duties: compliance, care, and prudence.
Duty of compliance – as a Trustee you will:
Ensure that NEBDN complies with charity law, and with the requirements of the Charity Commission as regulator; in particular ensure that the charity prepares reports on what it has achieved and Annual Returns and accounts as required by law. Ensure that NEBDN does not breach any of the requirements or rules set out in its governing document and that it remains true to the charitable purpose and objects set out there. Comply with the requirements of other legislation (e.g. the Companies Act, the Equality Act) and other regulators which govern the activities of NEBDN. Act with integrity and avoid any personal conflicts of interest or misuse of NEBDN funds or assets.
Duty of care – as a Trustee you will:
Use reasonable care and skill in their work as Trustees, using their personal skills and experience as needed to ensure that NEBDN is well-run and efficient. Consider getting external professional advice on all matters where there may be material risk to NEBDN, or where the Trustees may be in breach of their duties.
Duty of prudence – as a Trustee you will:
Ensure that NEBDN is, and will remain, solvent. Use NEBDN’s funds and assets reasonably, and only in furtherance of NEBDN’s objects. Avoid undertaking activities that might place NEBDN’s endowment, funds, assets, or reputation at undue risk. Take special care when investing NEBDN’s funds or borrowing funds for NEBDN to use.
Specific duties of Trustees of NEBDN
Strategic Direction
Trustees help shape the long-term direction of NEBDN by ensuring there is a clear vision, mission and strategy. They work closely with the Chief Executive and senior team, providing support, oversight and constructive challenge.
Performance management
Trustees oversee the organisation’s performance, including its impact, effectiveness and wider organisational culture. They help ensure NEBDN remains focused on delivering value to its stakeholders.
Compliance
Trustees ensure that NEBDN meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities and maintains high standards of accountability, governance and public trust.
Prudent management of assets
Trustees act as stewards of NEBDN’s assets, including its finances, reputation, systems and resources, making sure they are protected and used responsibly.
Good governance
Trustees play an important role in maintaining a strong and effective governance culture, ensuring NEBDN operates with integrity, transparency and sound decision-making.
What will you get out of it?
• The opportunity to develop leadership skills
• Improve financial skills, develop/ improve management skills
• The opportunity to gain a range of business skills
• The opportunity to enhance your continuing professional development
• The opportunity to influence and develop dental nurse education and future qualifications
• The opportunity to get involved in strategic development
Who are we looking for
Essential
Commitment
Ability to understand and accept the duties and liabilities of being a charity Trustee Empathy with the vision, mission and aims of NEBDN Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort including participating in other tasks as arise from time to time (e.g. interviewing new staff, attending Board and other meetings); keeping informed about the activities of the organisation and wider issues, which affect its work. Focus
Ability to think and apply knowledge strategically Ability to think creatively Ability to keep mission-focused Ability to analyse and evaluate management information and other evidence Willingness to listen and learn Communication and team working
Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively and to take an active part in discussions Ability and willingness to influence and engage Ability and willingness to work effectively as a member of a team to form an effective governing body for the organisation. Willing to express their own opinion in a reasoned way, while also listening to the views of others Ability and willingness to challenge constructively and ask questions appropriately Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis. Ability and willingness to adopt and an evidence-based approach to the board’s work Ability and willingness to agree ways of resolving differences in views and opinions
Accountability
Ability to be objective, accountable and honest Ability to exercise sound and independent judgement Willingness to make and stand by collective decisions, including those which may be unpopular Ability to manage difficult and / or challenging situations Ability to maintain confidentiality on confidential and / or sensitive information Commitment to NEBDN and to our mission, vision, and values – aims and objectives.
Desirable
The knowledge, skills and experience in the list below are relevant to NEBDN’s main areas of activity, and they are represented across NEBDN’s executive and staff, who apply them at operational level.
NEBDN is looking for Trustees who have the knowledge and understanding to maintain an oversight of these activities at a strategic level in a complex charity, and who can contribute well informed views, constructive challenge, and a commitment to best practice. NEBDN would normally expect each Trustee to be able to do this in at least one of the areas below. A Trustee’s ability to contribute in this way will often, but not always, draw on professional and / or practitioner experience at a senior level.
Management
- Strategic leadership and management within a small / medium sized or large organisation
Stewardship and governance
Trusteeship in a similar size or larger organisation, together with implementation of best practice in UK and / or international corporate governance Specialist expertise
An area of expertise relevant to NEBDN such as dentistry, accountancy / financial management, law, education and training, project or programme management, human resources, or organisational development Public policy formulation and influencing techniques Fundraising Marketing, communications, or public relations Service development and / or provision at a senior level in a health, education, or social care setting Developing and delivering services, which promote inclusion, equal opportunities, and diversity International
International development at strategic level, particularly planning and delivery of services, governance and structures, and financial management
What the role involves
- Preparing for and attending approximately 4 meetings of the Board each year
- Being a member of, and participating in, at least one of our subcommittees – this will include face to face meetings, video conferencing, and work outside of the meetings
- Attendance at the annual AGM and Strategic planning day.
- Ad hoc assistance as required.
Time and commitment
The role requires around 10 days per year, plus time for reading and preparation. Trustees are expected to contribute to Board and committee discussions and to support good decision-making throughout the year. Board committees currently include Governance, Education & Standards, and Finance & Business Effectiveness.
This is a voluntary role. Reasonable travel, subsistence and care costs incurred in carrying out Trustee duties will be reimbursed in line with our expenses policy.
Application Instructions
To apply, please send a covering letter and your CV to Tara Stephenson by 17th July 2026.
More information can be found in the Trustee Information pack on our website.
Organisation
Posted on: 22 June 2026
Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 12:47
Job ref: NEBDN Trustee 2026
Tags: Advice / Information, Communications, Finance, Human Resources, Training / Learning, Marketing, Legal / Law, Business Development, Accounting, Compliance / Quality, Health and Safety, Risk Management, Governance / Management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
About Us
Bright Futures and the Hillel Bright Futures Trust are proud to be South London's leading SEND community hub. Based in Croydon, we offer a vital range of education, training, and well-being services. We mainly serve children aged 4 to 19 years, extending up to 25 years for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
We are deeply family-centred. We firmly believe that "a happy parent is a happy child." Because we champion equal opportunity and community support, over 90% of our services are delivered completely free of charge. This life-changing charitable work is only possible through the dedication of our incredible team and volunteers.
The Opportunity
Are you looking to use your professional leadership and management skills to make a real social impact? We are seeking two proactive and highly organised Volunteer Operations Leads (Directors) to jointly support the hands-on delivery of our vital community hub programmes.
Guided directly by the CEO, you will work together to ensure our diverse services run smoothly, remain on time, and stay within budget. This rewarding role offers high-level operations management experience within the charity sector, allowing you to act as a central pillar across our entire organisation.
What You Will Do
As part of a dual-lead operational team, your role will span a range of business and project administration duties:
- Programme Delivery: Jointly manage and deliver community hub programmes (90% of which are free), ranging from our Homeschooling Hub to After-School and Holiday Clubs.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Support staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders, ensuring the team remains timely, professional, and kind during service delivery.
- CEO Support: Coordinate directly with the CEO to manage workflows, schedule essential meetings, and align project timelines.
- Human Resources: Assist with tracking volunteer onboarding records and training schedules.
- Fundraising Support: Help track grant applications and coordinate local fundraising events.
- Communications & Social Media: Create engaging content using Canva and manage our active social media profiles to promote hub activities.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Skills:
- Tech Literacy: Mastery of the full Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams.
- Design Tools: Proficiency in Canva to create engaging social media and marketing graphics.
- Communication: Warm, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Organisation: Strong time management, budget awareness, and the ability to manage diverse administrative tasks
Desirable Criteria:
- Driving License: A clean, valid UK driving license is highly preferred.
- Background Checks: A current Enhanced DBS check is ideal, though we can arrange this for you.
Commitment & Flexibility
We require a combined commitment across our core office days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with online remote workflows on Tuesday and Friday.
As this is an official job-share arrangement, the two Operations Leads will divide and coordinate these days between them to ensure seamless operational cover across the 3 core days.
What We Offer You
- Free Hot Lunch: Provided daily at our hub.
- Travel Expenses: Full reimbursement of reasonable travel costs.
- Well-being Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (via Bright HR).
- Professional Development: Free targeted training where required to enhance your performance.
- References: A high-quality reference upon successful completion of your placement.
- Environment: A friendly, supportive team environment making a genuine difference.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 17 June 2026
Closing date: 16 August 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Administration, Communications, Fundraising, Human Resources, Operations, Social Media
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Croydon, Greater London (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Volunteer Executive Assistant to the CEO
Organization: Bright Futures & Hillel Bright Futures Trust Community Hub
Location: Croydon, South London (Office-based)
Time Commitment: Main office days - Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday/Online the remaining days (Potential Job Share available)
Start Date: Immediate (Following successful interview and reference checks)
Benefits: Free hot lunch, travel expenses, free training, and EAP support
About Us
Bright Futures and the Hillel Bright Futures Trust are proud to be South London's leading SEND community hub. Based in Croydon, we offer a vital range of education, training, and well-being services. We mainly serve children aged 4 to 19 years, extending up to 25 years for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
We are deeply family-centred. We firmly believe that "a happy parent is a happy child." Because we champion equal opportunity and community support, over 90% of our services are delivered completely free of charge. This life-changing charitable work is only possible through the dedication of our incredible team and volunteers.
The Opportunity
Are you looking to use your professional skills to make a real social impact? We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Volunteer Executive Assistant (EA) to support our Chief Executive Officer.
This rewarding role offers the chance to gain high-level experience in the charity sector. You will act as a central pillar across our organization, directly contributing to our growth and community outreach.
What You Will Do: arrange of business admin duties -
- CEO Support: Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and handle administrative workflows.
- Project Assistance: Coordinate tasks for community initiatives to support free service delivery.
- Human Resources: Assist with volunteer onboarding records and training schedules.
- Fundraising Support: Help track grant applications and coordinate local fundraising events.
- Communications & Social Media: Create content using Canva and manage our active social media profiles.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Skills:
- Tech Literacy: Mastery of the full Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams.
- Design Tools: Proficiency in Canva to create engaging social media and marketing graphics.
- Communication: Warm, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Organisation: Excellent time management and the ability to manage diverse administrative tasks.
Desirable Criteria:
- Driving License: A clean, valid UK driving license is highly preferred.
- Background Checks: A current Enhanced DBS check is ideal, though we can arrange this for you.
Commitment & Flexibility
- We require a commitment on our core days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Online days: Tuesday and Friday (will consider job share across 3 days)
- We welcome applications from individuals looking for a job-share volunteer arrangement to cover these days.
What We Offer You
- Free Hot Lunch: Provided daily at our hub.
- Travel Expenses: Full reimbursement of reasonable travel costs.
- Well-being Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (via Bright HR).
- Professional Development: Free targeted training where required to enhance your performance in the role.
- References: A high-quality reference upon successful completion of your placement.
- Environment: A friendly, supportive team environment making a genuine difference.
Application Instructions
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover note explaining why you would like to volunteer with us
Organisation
Refreshed on: 16 June 2026
Closing date: 13 August 2026 at 15:43
Tags: Administration, Communications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Greater London (On-site)
Hayes Town, Greater London
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
About us:
H4All is working to advance the health and wellbeing of residents in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
This is done through our Community Champions programme, which is an initiative made up of organisations and local volunteers who promote positive wellbeing messaging and share healthcare information.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for committed volunteers who want to combine their passion for coaching and public health. As a Wellbeing Coach Volunteer, you’ll be supporting a community-led programme by working with clients (Punjabi women) with Type 2 diabetes to help them set goals.
This is a meaningful opportunity to reduce health and inequalities in Hillingdon, while gaining hands-on experience and benefiting from free training and support.
Key Responsibilities
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Attend two sessions a month with a client (30 minutes each) over a period of 6 months.
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Setting goals, developing an action plan and supporting clients to achieve goals
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Be able to listen non-judgmentally and communicate effectively
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Signposting client to relevant organisations, activities and support
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Give regular updates to the Health and Wellbeing Programme Officer
Benefits for you:
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Free, specialised training and mentoring provided, enhancing personal and professional skills.
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Hands-on experience in wellbeing coaching.
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Networking opportunities with healthcare professionals, community organisations and other volunteers.
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A chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Training and support given:
Mandatory training:
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Online Mental Health courses
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Diabetes online training
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Wellbeing Coach training (ongoing)
Throughout your time volunteering with us, there will be additional online and in-person training that will be offered (depending on interest and projects we are running).
Expenses:
We can provide expenses for travel and parking at events or training.
Skills and attributes required:
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Ability to speak Punjabi
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Friendly, supportive and non-judgmental attitude.
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Effective communicator and active listener.
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Respectful of confidentiality and procedures.
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Reliable and committed.
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Empathetic and understanding of others’ cultures, beliefs and backgrounds.
Desirable:
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Previous qualifications or experience in Coaching would be highly beneficial but is not needed.
Reporting to: Health and Wellbeing Programme Officer
Commitment required:
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Full induction and Mandatory online courses, such as Health Coaching and Safeguarding online course.
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Attend relevant training when offered.
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We ask for a commitment of 6 months due to free training and individual support/development offered to our volunteers. In addition, you will be supporting clients on a one-on-one basis.
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You’ll be working with a client over a period of 6 months, and meet them at Townfield Doctors Surgery for two 30-minute sessions (twice a month) to track their progress.
Documents Required:
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In your application form, you will be asked for 2 references who have known you for at least a year. They can be from a professional, a friend, a support worker etc.
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A basic DBS check is required for public-facing roles.
To apply for this role:
A H4ALL application form must be completed. You can email us or visit our website to get an application form.
Organisation
Posted on: 12 June 2026
Closing date: 01 August 2026 at 15:37
Tags: Customer support, Ethnic Minority / BAME, Food / Nutrition, Mental Health, Mentoring / Coaching, Public Health
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
· Do you have liver disease or had a liver transplant?
· Have you attended either our virtual or face to face support groups?
· Do you have some free time to support a someone at the beginning of their journey?
· Are you a good listener and empathetic to others affected by liver disease.
· Are you passionate about making a difference to liver health?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Working alongside your allocated outreach development officer in the facilitation of British Liver Trust patient support groups
2. Setting up and facilitating both online and face to face support groups as agreed with your allocated outreach development officer.
3. Act as a point of contact for patients attending your allocated support groups.
4. Engaging with patients and families affected by liver disease through peer mentoring to inspire hope, build confidence and help people self- manage their condition.
5. Acting as a peer mentor supporting new individuals who are joining our support services.
Organisation
British Liver Trust
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Transforming liver health through increased awareness, prevention, improved care and support
Posted on: 22 June 2026
Closing date: 22 July 2026 at 16:38
Tags: Health / Medical
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Crewe, Cheshire East (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description
CVS Cheshire East exists to ensure local voluntary and community groups are strong, empowered organisations that make a difference in our community. We are seeking trustees with a passion for the VCFSE sector, a desire to make a difference and achieve change, and the commitment and dedication to engage with the Board and senior leadership to actively drive the organisation forward.
Trustees are collectively responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of CVS Cheshire East. They develop the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with its governing document, legal obligations and regulatory guidelines, ensuring the charity operates effectively and delivers genuine public benefit.
Being a trustee is both a privilege and a responsibility. It means lending your experience, skills and insight to strengthen not just CVS Cheshire East, but the wider VCFSE sector across Cheshire East.
Key Responsibilites
- Legal and Governance Duties
- Financial Responsibility and Risk
- Safeguarding
- Strategic Leadership
- Supporting the Chief Executive
- Collective and Individual Responsibility for descisions
Time commitment
Trustees are expected to read all Board papers in advance of meetings and come prepared to contribute. In addition, trustees may receive requests for information or decisions between meetings and are expected to respond in a timely manner: we anticipate that in addition to the meetings outlined above, trustees will need to spend between 2-4 hours per month contributing to CVSCE governance.
Skills
CVS Cheshire East welcomes applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
What matters most is passion for the VCFSE sector, a desire to make a difference and achieve change, and the commitment and dedication to engage with the Board and senior leadership to actively drive the organisation forward.
We are particularly keen to recruit trustees who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and those with lived experience of being an employee or trustee of one of our member organisations.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 24 June 2026
Closing date: 13 July 2026 at 00:00
Tags: Finance, Fundraising, Strategy, Governance / Management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Oxford, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
We are looking to grow our Board of Trustees to help to increase our reach, enhance our profile, spread our message and continue to develop sustainably.
We are seeking Trustees who will bring creative vision champion the role art plays in public cohesion and transforming people’s lives.We would like to recruit up to three new Trustees during 2026, ideally with experience of Finance, Fundraising or Artistic Programming.Arts at the Old Fire Station (AOFS) is known and respected for its values-led approach and passion for social change, and all Trustees are expected to share that commitment.
Organisation
Old Fire Station
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Registered Charity
21 - 50
The Old Fire Station is a centre for creativity in Oxford housing 3 organisations: charity Crisis, Arts at the Old Fire Station& Damascus Rose Kitchen
Refreshed on: 22 May 2026
Closing date: 06 July 2026 at 10:58
Tags: Finance, Fundraising, Homelessness, Theatre
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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