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Be part of an amazing project to improve connectivity of green habitats around London. Trees are amazing – they capture and store carbon, prevent flooding, reduce heat in summer, reduce pollution, support wildlife and are beautiful too.
The London Tree Ring project aims to involve volunteers in practical tree and hedgerow planting, woodland restocking or related tasks in various locations across London.
Here is your opportunity to get involved - literally at ground level - offering some of your time and by indicating where and when you could assist with one of the many projects happening around London in Spring 2026. Please complete our application which will lead you to the Volunteer Information Request Form, so you can indicate your availability or request more information where some dates have yet to be confirmed.
We'll be back in touch when projects are approaching designated dates.
By becoming a Tree Planting Volunteer with London Tree Ring you'll help with the creation of greener, healthier communities while supporting biodiversity and tackling the challenges of climate change. You'll be part of a friendly and passionate charity and grow local community engagement and support for CPRE.
Our Vision is that by 2030 London has become a well-planned, climate resilient, nature rich city.



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Your expertise and experience could be vital to delivering our ground-breaking climate action and sustainability E-Save app. We're looking for UK-based people for a range of communications, marketing and multi-media roles.
What will you be doing?
You will join a team helping to launch and promote the E‑Save climate‑action app and improving its content and user experience.
By supporting creative campaigns, you will also help the team raise the profile of Eco Centre, and support local outreach initiatives, volunteer recruitment and communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Your work will help people discover and use the app to take practical climate action at home.
What are we looking for?
We are building a team with a range of skills and experience who can provide hands on help on regular basis and be responsive to changing needs.
We’re looking for volunteers with skills in writing, design, graphics video, social media, campaigning, web content, or marketing. Whether you’re experienced or building your portfolio, we welcome creative, proactive team players who can bring ideas, collaborate well, and help us communicate climate action in engaging and accessible ways.
What difference will you make?
Your support will help the E‑Save app be effective and inspire real climate action in everyday life. By helping shape and promote the app and organisation, you’ll make sustainable living more accessible.
You will be at the forefront of bringing climate action into people’s homes across the UK, making sustainable living appealing – and driving real environmental impact.
We interview on a rolling basis—apply early! Include a brief outline of your motivation and skills, and portfolio links if relevant.
UK based applicants only.
Empowering people to live and work sustainably. We inform, inspire and enable people to take practical action on climate change and the environment.
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Our challenge
Our community is at the centre of everything we do. We’re committed to working with people affected by a brain tumour, ensuring they’re at the heart of everything we do. We can create real, positive change together. From diagnosis to support to treatment, we’re pushing toward one big vision: for everyone diagnosed with a brain tumour to live longer, better lives.
Our Young Ambassadors programme, for 18 – 25 year olds, is built on diversity. We welcome people living with low and high grade tumours, carers supporting loved ones, and those who have cared for someone who has sadly passed away. Partners and siblings are also welcome. Every voice counts, and every experience helps us create meaningful change.
How can you help?
As a Young Ambassador, you’ll play a big role in representing The Charity and standing up for young people affected by brain tumours. This two-year programme is open to 18-25 year olds, and gives you the chance to influence real decisions, be a critical friend, and make sure the voices of our community are heard loud and clear.
You’ll help shape the future of brain tumour care and research — all while meeting new friends, growing your confidence, and gaining skills that look great on a CV and feel good in your heart.
Across your time as a Young Ambassador, you’ll get stuck into exciting projects both inside the Charity and across the wider brain tumour community. You might work with researchers, healthcare teams, partner organisations, and other passionate young people, sometimes in person, sometimes online, all united by one mission: keeping those affected at the centre of every decision we make.
Ready to create change, learn loads, and be part of something meaningful? This is your chance.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking passionate, collaborative young adults who want to create change and improve outcomes for everyone affected by a brain tumour.
You’ll get to choose the projects you’re most passionate about and take part in a way that feels right for you. Whether you’re someone who likes speaking up in groups, prefers sharing ideas one to one, or enjoys contributing behind the scenes.
Person Specification
We welcome applications from anyone affected by a brain tumour (carers and patients), but it’s important this feels like the right time for you. By sharing your insight, you’ll help strengthen and amplify the voice of our community.
We’re looking for young adults who are:
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Aged 18- 25 years old and based in the UK
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Open to meeting new people, learning new skills, and being part of something meaningful.
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Care about making things better for everyone affected by brain tumours
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Open to sharing your story (only if and when you feel comfortable) and you respect that everyone’s experience is different.
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Kind, collaborative, and supportive, and you enjoy being part of a team.
As a Young Ambassador, you will:
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Use your lived experience to represent others in the brain tumour community and help shape the work we do — both inside the Charity and out in the wider world.
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Be open to making friends, learning new skills, and making a real difference alongside other young people who care as much as you do.
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Listen to and respect different perspectives, knowing that everyone’s journey is unique and people may face challenges that look different from your own.
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Make sure real experiences, especially youth voice, guide research, campaigns, policy, and services, so the things we create truly reflect what young people need.
Some of the ways you can get involved include:
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Explore and develop fundraising ideas – Get creative and help us dream up fresh, exciting ways to raise the vital funds that keep our work moving forward.
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Create social media content – Use your creativity to help us tell powerful stories, spread awareness, and reach more young people online. Whether it’s Insta posts, videos, or LinkedIn your ideas can make a real impact.
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Contribute to campaigns and events – Use your story and your voice to support reports, raise awareness, and even help us engage MPs and decision-makers.
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Feed into research projects and focus groups - Help make sure research is easy to understand, accessible, and benefits the community it aims to support
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Speak up on bigger platforms – From press interviews to conferences, media pieces, or blog posts, you’ll have opportunities to share your experiences publicly and help shine a light on brain tumours and the work of the Charity.
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Shape services that work for young people – Be part of developing and improving the support we offer, including our Young Adult service, making sure our services are practical, inclusive, and focused on real needs.
In addition to all of this, we are very open to hearing your ideas about how you would like to contribute and get involved.
Practical considerations
This is a voluntary role with a term of up to two years, though we understand circumstances may change and you may need to step away earlier.
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Induction: You’ll start with a 2-day induction on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April at our office in Fleet, Hampshire
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In-person meetings: Two further in person events will take place during the two-year programme. These have previously included training days and residential.
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Online meetings: We’ll meet monthly on Microsoft Teams during a weekday evening
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Other opportunities: You can choose activities that fit your interests, availability, and preferences. These will be shared via Volunteero, our volunteer app, which all Involvement Champions use. Opportunities may take place on both weekdays and weekends.
Please note, for in-person meetings, all travel, accommodation, and meal expenses are covered by The Charity. Find out more in our Volunteer Expenses Policy. We suggest a time commitment of around 1–2 hours per week, but this is flexible. You’ll receive training, regular updates, and ongoing support to help you feel confident in your role.
Wellbeing and connection
Many past Young Ambassadors say one of the absolute best parts of the programme is the friendships they build and the sense of connection they feel.
Because this role involves hearing and talking about a wide range of lived experiences, it’s worth taking a moment to think about whether this feels like the right time for you. The work is incredibly rewarding but it can also be emotional.
Application process
Complete our application below! The application form will ask for information about your personal connection to brain tumours and any skills/qualities you would bring to the role.
Additionally, you will be asked to record a 2-minute video or provide a written statement (200-300 words) answering the following questions:
Motivation:
“Why do you want to be a Young Ambassador, and what does this opportunity mean to you personally?”
Representation and voice:
“In what ways do you hope to use your voice, whether online, in discussions, or in person — to help shape the future of brain tumour support and research?”
Key Dates
Applications close: Monday 9 February at 9am
Online Informal interviews*: Monday 16 February - Friday 20 March
Feedback and offers: Week commencing Monday 23 March
Induction date (in person event): Wednesday 29 April and Thursday 30 April
*Depending on the volume of applications we receive, we may shortlist applicants for these interviews.
Need support with the application process?
We are committed to being inclusive and recognise that there may be a number of ways we could support you through the application process. If there’s any adjustments we can make to help you fully engage in the process, don’t hesitate to let us know by getting in touch with the Volunteering Team.
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.

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Positive Futures is seeking a Trustee with professional experience in children’s social care to join our Board. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced practitioner or leader to bring expertise in safeguarding, residential care, and Ofsted-regulated services to the strategic oversight of our organisation. The successful candidate will provide critical insight into care planning, permanence, and supporting excellence in residential settings, ensuring that Positive Homes continues to deliver safe, high-quality services as it grows and responds to national legislative changes.
We seek a professional with experience in:
- Children’s social work
- Safeguarding
- Ofsted-regulated services
- Care planning and permanence
- Supporting residential care excellence
This trustee will provide critical insight and oversight as Positive Homes grows and adapts to national legislative changes.
If you are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people, and want to contribute your expertise to shaping the governance and strategic direction of a growing, values-led organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit:
- Your CV
- A short covering letter (max 2 pages) outlining:
– Why you want to join Positive Futures
– Which role you are applying for
– How your experience aligns with our mission and needs
Closing date: 1st March 2026
Empowering young people to achieve their potential
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Who They Are
Kensington and Chelsea Social Council (KCSC) serves as the Council for Voluntary Services for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Its vision is to see powerful, engaged communities driving meaningful change, and its mission is to strengthen and champion both local communities and the voluntary and community sector.
KCSC is a membership organisation, registered as a charity and a limited company. It represents around 600 voluntary and community organisations and provides a wide range of services designed to support, connect, and advocate for its members.
The Role
KCSC is seeking individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Senior leadership (CEO, Director and/or Chair)
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Financial management or accountancy
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Community development
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Cultural change or change management
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Economic development
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Environmental or sustainability matters
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Charity law
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Human Resources
Expressions of interest are welcomed from those who can contribute to KCSC’s strategic direction and help strengthen the local voluntary and community sector.
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Are you passionate about digital storytelling and want to make a real difference for children, young people and families facing cancer? Join us as a Creative Content Volunteer and help share our digital transformation story in a way that inspires and connects.
We are looking for someone age 16+ with lived experience of Young Lives vs Cancer services (or a parent/carer) to help create authentic short, playful videos and posts (think TikTok and YouTube vibes) that showcase the positive changes we’re making through Digital Transformation and how we’re supporting young cancer patients now and in the future.
This flexible, mostly remote role is perfect if you enjoy being creative and want to build your digital skills while supporting Young Lives vs Cancer.
What you will be doing:
- Create short, fun videos and posts about our digital transformation
- Use an authentic, people-first style that feels real and engaging
- Turn technical changes into human stories from your perspective
- (Optional) Present your content at events and grow your network
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, sex, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. At Young Lives vs Cancer, we don’t just accept difference — we value it, we celebrate it, we nurture it, and we thrive off it.
We positively welcome your application irrespective of your background. We’re on a journey, and if you join us, you’ll be part of a community that’s committed to making a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer.
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Do you want to make a real impact on household carbon footprints and promote sustainable living? Join our innovative crowd-sourced app development team and help us make an impact on climate change and the environment.
What will you be doing?
We’re looking for UK‑based volunteers with expertise in assessing and verifying quantified environmental impacts. You’ll work with a small remote team to audit and verify carbon, waste or water savings linked to lifestyle choices, using open‑source data.
Your research will help develop robust models and frameworks, ensuring the E‑Save app provides accurate, trusted impact data for users.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking volunteers with experience in assessing or verifying carbon, waste, water or other environmental impacts.
You’ll audit data sources, verify existing figures, and research gaps. You’ll help develop consistent frameworks, models and tools, and refine methodologies with the team.
You’ll need a methodical approach, attention to detail, working knowledge of life‑cycle analysis, and the ability to work independently within a remote team.
What difference will you make?
Your insight and expertise in quantifying household carbon and other environmental benefits that are at the heart of the E-Save app.
Your vital contribution will help ensure the app delivers real environmental impacts.
You will be at the forefront of innovation, bringing climate action into people’s homes across the UK, making sustainable living part of everyday life.
We interview on a rolling basis—apply early! Include a brief outline of your motivation and skills, and portfolio links if relevant.
UK based applicants only.
Empowering people to live and work sustainably. We inform, inspire and enable people to take practical action on climate change and the environment.
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Transform is looking for a new Treasurer to join our board of Trustees!
We are looking for a qualified accountant, preferably with experience in the charity sector; knowledge and experience of the drug sector an advantage.
As we are a small organisation this is quite a hands-on role. You will need:
To work collaboratively with the CEO, our book-keepers and the auditors to produce annual accounts
and regular financial statements
Proven accountancy qualifications, budgeting and understanding the finance of small
charities including a working knowledge of xero
Ability to translate finances in an easy-to-understand manner for different
stakeholders with less financial knowledge
Good knowledge of charity governance rules and procedures
To be passionate about the values and mission of the charity
You will also work closely with the Chair and the Board to ensure we are meeting our
financial objectives
You will be willing to bring experience, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and be
willing to broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
About Transform
Transform Drug Policy Foundation is a global leader in developing, and advocating for, more
humane drug policies. Our vision is a world where drug policy contributes to safer and
healthier societies. We want to recruit a treasurer, to oversee income and expenditure of the
organisation, to help drive forward our work.
This is an exciting time in drug policy. Rapid changes in approach are occurring in the UK and
internationally. Transform has a long history of shaping these changes and seeking to ensure
that reform reduces harm, improves social justice and protects public health. Our Anyone’s
Child campaign is a highly effective family-led movement that has had a significant impact
here and abroad. But like so many charities, we are feeling the strain from the cost of giving
crisis and gaining longer-term sustainable funding is essential for the continuation of our
important work.
We welcome applications from all candidates with the skills and commitment to support the
work of Transform. We especially welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic
candidates as part of our commitment to ensuring a full diversity of experience is reflected in
our work. We are also interested to hear from candidates with personal lived experience
which informs their understanding of the need for drug policy reform.
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What if you could change a life?
Become a Mentor - Change a Life, change a future.
Key4Life is looking for mentors to support our young men break teh cycle of re-offending to take a more positive path.
Are you willing to become a role moldel for the vulnerable young men who have either offended or are at risk of offending?
Whats involved?
A 6 month commitment - weekly check-ins, monthly face to face meetings
Remote online training course - 2 hours per week over 5 weeks
Why Mentor with Key4Life?
Empower lives - help set positive goals and build confidence
Build connections - foster meaningful relationships that promote personal growth and reslience
Make an impact - be a steady trustworthy presence. Share skills, knowledge and life experience
Transform lives - including your own. Be part of a supportive volunteer team
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Do you have what it takes to be the new lead for our Lay Advisory Group?
Kidney Research UK’s Lay Advisory Group are currently looking for a new lead. In this vital and rewarding role, you would help ensure that people affected by kidney disease influence all aspects of our work. As lead of the Lay Advisory Group, you would have a key role within the charity championing the involvement of patients to transform kidney health and presenting patient views at our trustee board meetings.
The Lay Advisory Group helps drive and strengthen patient and public involvement (PPI) within Kidney Research UK and provides opportunities to influence change externally to help transform kidney health. This is a senior volunteer role and will provide effective leadership for the Lay Advisory Group and its work.
After leading the group for five successful years, the current lead is stepping down, so we are looking to appoint a new lead.
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BOARD MEMBER – EAST MIDLANDS, VOLUNTARY, FULL EXPENSES REIMBURSED
· Do you want to be a part of a vibrant and ambitious charity that delivers services to homeless people and others with a range of support needs?
· Do you have expertise in Housing or Finance?
· Do you have ambition to Chair a Board Committee?
· Do you want to contribute to the strategic direction of our successful and expanding organisation?
· Do you have a strong social conscience and the commitment to make a difference?
· If you have the motivation, vision and enthusiasm to join us in this exciting and challenging role, apply today!
Who Are We?
Framework is a registered charity delivering housing support, health, and employment services to people with a diverse range of needs. We assist rough sleepers and those who need help to keep their home. We support excluded youngsters as they make their way into adulthood and those starting or returning to work. We provide access to treatment for people with mental health issues and those using alcohol or substances, and we join up services for homeless people with multiple and complex needs.
Our 70 services across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Sheffield support more than 18,000 people each year and accommodate more than 1,300 people at any one time. Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better for our service users and those around them.
What We’re Looking For:
We are particularly keen to hear from people with expertise in Housing and Finance a finance/accounting qualification is essential). At least two successful candidates will also become members of the Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARM), with one having future aspirations to become the Chair of the ARM Committee.
By joining our Board of Trustees, you will be working alongside the Senior Leadership Team to navigate an external environment that is challenging and continually changing: budgets for support services have been drastically cut so we have to think carefully about how to create efficiency without compromising on quality.
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AMR Action UK (formerly Antibiotic Research UK) is the UK Patient Organisation for Antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Its legitimacy to advocate for patients, with policy-makers and with NHS systems, comes from its insight, and therefore through its patient support services, patient-focussed research and direct patient and public engagement activities.
The organisation is at an exciting stage of its development. Following the appointment of a new Chief Executive in late 2024 it has a new strategy in place and by greatly increasing its impact over the next 3 years intends to significantly reduce the harm from AMR across all four nations of the United Kingdom. The charity is also committed to expanding its services to meet the growing demand from patients and families directly impacted by AMR. This growth will be underpinned by a new name and new brand, a fresh approach to communications that will greatly increase awareness of the charity’s work with the UK public, and a new fundraising strategy that will both grow and diversify income and also increase sustainability.
The charity is now looking for a dynamic new Chair of Trustees who is excited by our plans, and by the difference this will make to peoples’ lives. Given the growth agenda for the period 2025-28, the suitable candidate at this point in time is likely to come from a commercial background, with a strong understanding of strategy, investment, business development, and communications in the context of a rapidly changing environment. They are also likely to have a track-record of successfully managing risk v reward in a growing business. Increasing donations from corporates and philanthropists is important to the charity at this stage in its development and the new Chair will be comfortable operating in these environments.
A key part of the role will be to support the new senior executive team charged with delivering the growth agenda, including establishing and maintaining a strong working relationship with the CEO.
This is a fully remote role, but the successful candidate must live in the UK. You would be expected to attend 1 strategy away day per year, and also to support the CEO in in-person meetings in London as and when required.
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Make a difference every week. Help shape a kinder future. Become a Trustee.
Are you thoughtful, curious, and motivated by kindness and social change? Would you like to help guide a charity that supports people in need every week of the year while inspiring kindness across the UK?
The 52 Lives charity is looking for a new trustee to join our friendly, values-driven board and bring fresh perspectives to our work. We are especially keen to hear from emerging leaders...people early in their career journey who want to develop governance, leadership and strategic skills and make a meaningful contribution.
Who are we?
52 Lives is a kindness charity that helps change the lives of people in need every single week, while inspiring people everywhere to be kind.
Alongside this, we run a fast-growing education programme in primary schools,
reaching over 280,000 children each year, helping to build empathy, wellbeing and kindness from an early age.
We are a small charity with a big reach, supported by a community of nearly 100,000 people.
The role
Trustees help guide the charity and ensure we are well run, accountable, and fulfilling our aims. As a trustee, you will:
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Contribute your ideas and perspectives at board meetings
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Help shape our strategy and priorities
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Support good governance, oversight and decision-making
As a trustee, you will have genuine influence over the charity’s strategic direction, major decisions and priorities. Your voice will directly shape how 52 Lives grows and develops.
Who are we looking for? -
We are keen to hear from people who:
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Care deeply about kindness, fairness and community
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Are motivated to learn and contribute, even if new to governance
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Bring perspectives or experiences that are under-represented on charity boards
We are especially interested in hearing from people with lived experience of the challenges we address, or who work closely with affected communities.
You do not need previous trustee experience. We actively welcome applications from people who may not have considered a trustee role before.
You must be aged 18 or over to apply.
Support and development
You will receive:
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A full trustee induction and training
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A mentor from our board, if helpful.
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A welcoming, inclusive environment where learning is encouraged
Time commitment
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Three trustee meetings per year (around 2 hours each, online)
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One annual strategy day (usually online, occasionally in person in London)
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Occasional email consultations between meetings
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Reasonable travel expenses covered, and we are happy to discuss additional support to
help remove barriers to participation
Why become a trustee?
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Make a genuine difference by helping guide a national charity
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Have real influence over direction, priorities and growth
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Develop leadership, strategic thinking and governance skills
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Be part of a supportive, values-led team
Interested?
Selection will be based on the value you can bring to our board, your commitment to our mission, and how your perspective complements our existing trustees.
Please email a short CV or LinkedIn profile, along with a brief statement (up to 500 words) explaining why you’d like to become a trustee of 52 Lives and what you feel you would bring to the board.
Closing date: 20th February 2026
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Are you ready to help shape the future of mental health support for racialised communities?
Mary Seacole House is Merseyside's leading wellbeing service for Black and racialised communities. For over 30 years, they've stood as a beacon of hope in Liverpool, offering advocacy, emotional support and wellbeing activities designed with the ethos of "same rights, different needs."
Now, as the charity enters a pivotal period of transformation, we're seeking a Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees and help steer the organisation towards change, growth and greater impact.
Location: Liverpool (Either mostly remote or hybrid meetings, open to a flexible approach)
Time commitment: Approx. 1 Board meeting per month, plus additional involvement during a period of change
Remuneration: Voluntary, with reasonable expenses covered
About Mary Seacole House
Originally founded to address the lack of understanding around Black mental health. Today, Mary Seacole House provides culturally appropriate advocacy, runs a multicultural wellbeing service and fights for the rights of racialised communities across Liverpool.
Under the leadership of an exceptional new CEO and working alongside a refreshed and reenergised Board, they're building strong foundations for the future - and we need your skills to achieve big, bold ambitions.
About the role
As Treasurer, you'll play a vital role as a Trustee and with delegated responsibility for ensuring financial stability and good governance. You'll:
- Oversee financial reporting and ensure clarity for all trustees.
- Support the CEO and Chair with budgeting, forecasting and financial compliance.
- Help shape financial policy and guide strategic decisions during a period of change.
This is genuinely unique and exciting opportunity to join the Board of a small, but mighty charity. It's a chance to roll your sleeves up and make a tangible difference, at a significant time of change.
About you
We're looking for someone who brings:
- Financial expertise (accounting qualification required; charity experience desirable).
- Leadership experience at Board or senior level.
- Commitment to anti-racism and an understanding of marginalised communities.
If you have lived experience of racism or migration, or deep knowledge of Liverpool's cultural context, we'd especially love to hear from you.
Why join now?
- Be part of a charity tackling racial injustice in mental health.
- Shape strategy and governance during a critical period of growth.
- Gain satisfaction and a sense of pride, working alongside passionate trustees and a visionary CEO with shared values.
To apply: Please send your CV and a short statement (around 300 words) on why this role matters to you to Amelia Lee at Charity People.
If you prefer an informal conversation about time commitment (or anything else) first, please connect with Amelia and we'll find a mutually convenient time to talk.
Deadline: 9am on Friday 13th February. However, please do get in touch ASAP if interested - we'll never close early, but it would be great to start conversations as soon as possible.
Interview dates to be confirmed soon.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Mary Seacole House is a mental health resource for people from BAMER communities who are living with mental health issues & encounter racism.
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Closing Date:
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and applications will be reviewed as they are received.
The Role:
We are currently seeking a Finance Trustee to join our Board as Treasurer. It’s a voluntary role that requires a committed individual with financial expertise to take a collaborative approach, supporting our Trustees, our Head of Finance and Governance, and our management team to oversee the financial affairs of our charity and ensure that they are legal, constitutional, and within accepted accounting practice.
Our Organisation:
Greener and Cleaner delivers locally but thinks, and influences, nationally. Our vision is greener, healthier, better connected communities across the UK. We seek to achieve this through normalising 360-degree sustainable living, bringing the community together to make changes that can deliver a big impact. We have a non-judgemental peer-to-peer approach, so that all elements of the community feel empowered to take action in how they live, work, and play and in how they use their voice to push for change.
Treasurer Role:
The primary role is to ensure alongside other Trustees that they accept ultimate responsibility for the affairs of G&C and ensure that it is solvent, well run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for which it has been set up. As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls, and procedures are put in place and reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
- Overseeing the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts, and annual financial statements, as produced by the finance team or others where appropriate, to the Board of Trustees
- Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
- Liaising with any paid staff about financial matters, as appropriate.
- Ensuring that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and cost management.
- Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems.
- Drawing any major financial concerns to the attention of the trustee and the management team.
- Ensuring that the charity has appropriate reserves in line with its reserves policy, and monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity.
- Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process.
- Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate investment policy and that investments and assets are maximised.
- Leading on the appointment of and liaison with external auditors.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of systems for appraising, mitigating, and reporting corporate risk.
- Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies – for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
- Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
- Supporting other Trustees in understanding the charity’s financial position and decision making.
- Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the charity and its ethical fundraising policy.
- Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the Annual General Meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way.
The Person We’re Looking For:
- A finance professional with a firm understanding of charity finance and some experience of fundraising and pension schemes.
- Knowledge of charity fundraising, bid writing, and/or other income generation and/or securing funding through creation or leveraging of partnerships and networks (at a national or local level).
- A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity and the skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
- Clear communicator with the ability to explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
- Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, and liaising with auditors.
In addition, the Treasurer will also have the responsibilities and qualities of all Trustees.
Responsibilities of All Trustees:
- Demonstrating a commitment to G&C’s objectives
- Contributing to setting the strategic goals and monitoring performance by active participation in Board discussions and decision-making
- Actively assisting the charity to build their connections and partnerships for the purposes of most effectively delivering their goals and fundraising
- Ensuring that G&C complies with its governing documents, the law, and all other relevant documentation
- Helping to identify risks and ensuring appropriate controls are in place
- Helping the Board to make sound decisions by making available their own personal knowledge and experience
- Assisting the Chair to appoint and appraise the performance of the Senior Leadership Team members
- Sharing relevant skills and expertise with the Senior Leadership Team members
- Making all reasonable efforts to attend Board meetings, away days, development meetings, publicity events, and other such public functions as requested by the Chair
- Ensuring the charity’s focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion remains at the heart of its strategy and delivery
Trustee Person Specification:
In addition to the Treasurer role specific above, our Trustees will ideally also demonstrate the following:
- A commitment to the objectives and activities of G&C
- A willingness to devote time and effort to G&C beyond attending board meetings
- Have strategic vision, an ability to think creatively, and an appropriate level of financial literacy
- Understanding of and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of their position
- Have good independent judgement
- Be willing to effectively act as part of a team
- Adhere to the Nolan Principles of public office: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership
- A willingness to allow the Employee/s to make reasonable decisions and to act within the limits prescribed by the Board
To Apply:
To see the full job advertisement with details on how to apply, and to learn more about the role and our organisation, please see the attached supporting documents.
