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Join Richmond Foundation as a Trustee and help shape a fairer, healthier future for our community.
Richmond Foundation is a long-established local charity with a proud history of supporting residents through grant-making, property management, and community initiatives. We are seeking new Trustees to join our Board and contribute to our vision: Everyone in Richmond has opportunities to build healthy and fulfilling lives.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals who share our values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, agility, and ambition.
Our goal is to recruit people from a wide range of backgrounds, with different expertise, experience and knowledge. We want to make our committees more diverse and representative of the groups and people we support. You can read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our website.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to support applicants at any stage. We will provide a buddy system for new trustees.
We are looking to recruit trustees who have experience and knowledge in one of the following areas:
- Charity Finance and Investment
- Our Grant Priorities
- Residential Property
We are also interested in expertise in:
- Safeguarding
- Social Housing
- Grantmaking (particularly within larger foundations)
- Managing grants from a range of funders
- Data and evidence
- Evaluation and impact reporting
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Communications and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Human Resources (HR)
As a Trustee, you will:
- Uphold Richmond Foundation’s vision, mission, objectives, and values.
- Provide strategic oversight and governance for the charity.
- Act in the charity’s best interests and manage resources responsibly.
- Attend at least four Board meetings per year (3 hours each) and join at least one committee (further 4 meetings per year 90 mins to 2 hours each).
- Prepare for meetings by reading all relevant documentation and reviewing minutes.
- Attend relevant training and at least one event hosted by a grant-funded organisation annually.
- Serve a four-year term, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two-year term.
- Champion high standards of conduct, including respect, inclusivity, accountability, honesty, and confidentiality.
- Declare and manage any conflicts of interest.
- Act in accordance with our Trustee Code of Conduct
- Support safeguarding and ensure the charity is accountable and compliant with its governing documents.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Not be disqualified under the Charities Act (including being disqualified as a company director, having unspent convictions for offences involving dishonesty or deception, being an undischarged bankrupt, having been removed as a trustee by the Charity Commission or a court, or being on the sex offenders’ register).
- Be willing to sign a declaration of eligibility upon appointment and annually thereafter.
How to Apply
If you are interested in making a difference in Richmond and can contribute your time and expertise to help us deliver our charitable objectives, we would love to hear from you.
Full details, person specification and requirements, and application instructions are available in the Trustee Recruitment pack.
The application deadline is 10:00am on Monday 13 April 2026
Richmond Foundation are hosting a Webinar and Q+A for interested applicants on 18 March 2026. This will be an opportunity to learn more from our CEO, Chair and Trustees and ask questions. Details can be found on our website.
Interviews: Scheduled in May/June 2026
Term Commences: September 2026
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Our vision is that everyone in Richmond has opportunities to build healthy and fulfilling lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Are you passionate about helping older people to live well in later life? Are you able to give your time, expertise and skills as a Trustee to support our charity in its hugely important mission?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the board of an impactful and influential charity, supporting older residents in Sutton by providing valuable advice and support services regarding health, finances and wellbeing.
A trustee role can be hugely fulfilling, as well as helping you to develop and utilise strategic leadership skills, and work with a diverse and dynamic team.
We are looking for trustees who can bring their own unique experience and expertise to support the effective governance of our charity, in particular in areas such as data and digital, commercial experience, and knowledge of the health and care sector. An understanding of charity governance, fundraising or an accountancy qualification would be beneficial.
Who are Age UK Sutton?
Age UK Sutton is a small independent charity dedicated to helping older people in our community to live well in later life. We are a network partner of Age UK, the influential national charity, and benefit from membership of a network of similar independent charities across the UK. We deliver a mixture of social and community activities while influencing strategy in Sutton. We provide vital information, expert advice and practical support. Our work enables older people to make informed decisions on finances, health, care, and wellbeing, and enables greater social connection and independence.
Location: Sutton, South West London (and online meetings)
Time Commitment:
- Quarterly Board meetings, three-hour Board meetings held virtually on Teams (twice a year), and alternately face-to-face meetings
- Quarterly Committee meetings (2-3 hours): Fundraising and Enterprise and / or Quality and / or Finance, Risk and Audit (most trustees are expected to attend 2 of the 3 standing subcommittees)
- Trustees with the capacity to do so also have the opportunity to support occasional projects or short-term working groups, supporting the CEO and wider leadership team.
Duration: A 3-year term (may be extended for two further 3-year terms)
Final closing date: Tuesday 1 April
Please download the full information pack. The covering letter should set out the following (in no more than 2 pages):
Why are you interested in a trustee role at Age UK Sutton?
How you would contribute to Age UK Sutton as a trustee?
Please highlight all relevant experience, and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the Person Specification.
Please note that we will focus on your demonstrable experience and potential in the above areas and do not expect candidates to have experience in all responsibilities outlined in the Job Description.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
A Sutton where every older person lives well, feeling connected and valued with the confidence and support they need to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.