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About the Role
Baobab Foundation operates through two closely connected Community Benefit Societies: the By and For Community Fund, which is the registered charitable entity, and the By and For Foundation, which is the non-charitable entity. Together, these two legal entities provide the structural flexibility needed to advance Baobab’s mission for radical racial justice.
Baobab is governed by a Board of Trustees, who are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates in a way that advances racial justice, centres Black and Global Majority communities, and remains rooted in Baobab’s values of Unity, Justice and Freedom.
Trustees work in partnership with the PT (Project Team) and Baobab’s members. The PT Team leads the day-to-day coordination and delivery of Baobab’s operational activities, while trustees focus on governance and collective accountability. Together, trustees, PT team and members each play distinct but complementary roles in ensuring that Baobab remains values-led, member-centred and effective in advancing its mission for radical racial justice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Baobab strives to model a different way of working that enables people to be accepted as their full selves. For a horizontal structure to be effective, we ask all Baobab Trustees to commit fully to the principles of Justice, Freedom and Unity and work with integrity, openness and care. We encourage those in the space to hold themselves and co-workers accountable in an equitable way, leading and making decisions within their remit, holding themselves accountable for their work and behaviour towards others and communicating transparently and openly. Maintaining a strong decolonial and horizontal organisational structure requires Trustees to commit to collective accountability within the team.
All those working for Baobab must adhere to the code of conduct and all policies, procedures and processes. in order for us to equitably realise our radical and decolonial aims of resourcing Black and Global Majority communities with integrity, cohesion and care.
Collective Accountability
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Contribute strategic insight and constructive challenge to strengthen the impact, quality and effectiveness of Baobab’s systems and ways of working.
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Review the organisation’s governance and operating structure periodically to ensure it remains aligned with our principles and continues to serve the needs of Members and the organisation.
Values Alignment
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Ensure that Disability Justice, decolonial and anti-oppressive practices are embedded across the organisation.
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Ensure open lines of communication are in place to support the interdependence of the organisation’s working collective and strategic working practices.
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Offer support and reflections that are caringly rooted in Babab’s principles of Unity, Justice and Freedom.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an individual who shares Baobab Foundation’s commitment to racial justice, collective liberation and shifting power to Black and Global Majority communities.
We are looking for someone who can offer strategic insight, constructive challenge and collaborative support, and who is committed to stewarding Baobab’s resources in service of long-term racial justice and collective freedom.
Required
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Strong governance experience, including legal, financial and regulatory oversight.
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Relevant professional and/or lived experience rooted in Black and Global Majority communities.
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Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
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Understanding of anti-oppressive, decolonial approaches.
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Commitment to Baobab’s values of Unity, Justice and Freedom.
Desirable
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be valuable:
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Grantmaking and philanthropy
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Fundraising and donor engagement
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Financial stewardship, treasury or endowment management
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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
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Governance and constitutional matters
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Organisational strategy and development
Time Commitment
We recognise that trustees contribute their time, expertise and networks alongside other commitments. We anticipate an average commitment of approximately 10 hours per month, with some flexibility depending on current priorities and areas of involvement.
This is expected to include:
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Attendance at Board meetings;
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Preparation and review of Board papers and other key documents;
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Participation in occasional working groups; and
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Ad hoc strategic support where relevant.
WHAT WE OFFER
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The opportunity to help shape a bold, justice-rooted funding organisation that is transforming philanthropy in the UK working in a values-led, justice-rooted team committed to doing things differently.
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Space for collective learning, reflection and radical imagination.
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The opportunity to contribute your skills, experience and networks in service of Black and Global Majority communities organising for racial justice.
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A flexible, remote, working culture
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Non-hierarchical collaboration, radical imagination, and collective learning.
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Paid, relevant governance and trustee training to support your ongoing development in the role and beyond.
Remuneration
In line with its status as a charitable BenCom, By and For Community Fund trustees serve in a voluntary, unpaid capacity. Reasonable expenses incurred in fulfilling the role will be reimbursed in line with Baobab’s expenses policy, and accessibility support and reasonable adjustments will be provided to enable full participation.
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We are seeking to recruit a Trustee with expertise in major donor fundraising to join our Board.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a global charity working to improve diagnosis, treatment, support and research for people affected by encephalitis.
The Role
As a Trustee you will share collective responsibility for the governance, strategic direction and sustainability of Encephalitis International.
We are particularly seeking someone who can bring experience and insight in major donor recruitment, retention and stewardship to support the charity’s development and fundraising ambitions.
You will:
- Provide strategic guidance on major donor and philanthropic fundraising
- Help strengthen our approach to donor engagement, stewardship and long-term relationships
- Support the development of sustainable income streams and fundraising strategy
- Act as an ambassador for Encephalitis International and its mission
- Contribute to Board discussions and decision-making
This role is strategic rather than operational, though trustees may occasionally open doors, make introductions or support relationship-building where appropriate.
What We Are Looking For
We would particularly welcome candidates with experience in:
- Major donor fundraising or philanthropy
- High-value relationship management
- Philanthropic giving within the charity, corporate or private sectors
- Developing or advising on major gift strategies
You may have gained this experience through work in the non-profit sector, philanthropy, corporate leadership, wealth advisory, or as a major donor yourself.
We are also particularly keen to welcome candidates from under-represented groups.
Previous trustee experience is not essential.
Time Commitment
- Approximately 4–6 Board meetings per year (usually virtual) and one in-person away-weekend.
- Occasional participation in committee meetings or events
- Preparation time for meetings
This is a voluntary role, though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Why Join Us?
By joining the Board of Encephalitis International you will play a vital role in helping the organisation expand its impact globally. Strengthening philanthropic support will allow us to reach more people affected by encephalitis, accelerate research and increase awareness of this often misunderstood condition.
You will be joining a passionate and committed Board helping to drive forward meaningful change for patients, survivors and families worldwide.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organisations, at work in more than 40 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe, helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to deliver funding, policy and practice change, and programming. We are dedicated to supporting people across the arc of crisis – from conflict to refuge to resettlement – and since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in the UK. We aim to centre the voice of our clients in all our work, including by working with a Community Advisory Board of 12 refugees and asylum seekers in the UK to ensure their experience and expertise shapes our UK programmes.
IRC UK’s Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees are responsible for overall good governance of IRC UK and supporting us to deliver against our strategic plan in areas such as programmes, fundraising, policy and advocacy, communications, people and culture, finance and operations. As of May 2026, we have 11 Trustees with a broad range of experience and expertise across areas relevant to IRC UK’s work, ensuring as a collective they can perform their strategic, supervisory and governance duties well.
The roles
In 2025, we saw a dramatic collapse in international aid and a retreat from global cooperation, despite unprecedented levels of humanitarian need. This trend is continuing at pace in 2026 with rapidly escalating global conflict amplified by climate change and entrenched poverty. In the UK, we are working to protect the rights of refugees in an increasingly challenging media and political environment.
In this context, we are seeking two new Trustees to lend skills and expertise in areas which we have identified as critical to strengthening the Board’s capability for the years ahead. These will replace Trustees nearing the ends of their terms. The successful candidate(s) will have:
Essential experience:
· Senior leadership experience within a complex international and matrix-structured organisation (charity, NGO, public, private);
· Strong leadership skills, and the ability to support and challenge executive leadership (including the ability to think critically and ask the right questions);
· Strong cross-cultural awareness and a commitment to role-modelling and advancing diversity, equality and inclusion;
· High standards of integrity and accountability;
· Ability to understand and interpret complex information pertaining to IRC UK’s financial position, risk and performance;
· Ability to work collaboratively with others; and
· An interest and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to successfully deliver this role.
Desirable experience:
· Experience in or understanding of the international development or UK charity sector;
· Experience operating at Board or equivalent strategic level;
· Strong networks and willingness to make connections which advance IRC UK’s charitable purpose, particularly in high-value fundraising.
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who can demonstrate any of the following:
- Strategic understanding of refugee issues in the UK, including asylum, resettlement and integration, to support IRC UK in deepening the impact and reach of its programmes and advocacy.
- Digital expertise and networks, including an understanding of the rapidly evolving technology landscape and networks across technology, social media and digital marketing.
- Philanthropy and partnerships experience, including strong connections across UK foundations, trusts and the wider philanthropic sector.
Registered Charity
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The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster.
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