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This is an exciting moment for us at SICK!, and we are thrilled to invite passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join our Board.
With our unwavering focus on mental and physical health, disability, inequality, and social change, our work has never been more relevant. We are proud of the growing impact we’re making locally and globally, and this is being recognised by our partners and funders who are investing in our long-term vision for the future.
Including Arts Council England who have committed to investing in our work as a National Portfolio Organisation 2023-2028.
In 2026, we present the latest iteration of SICK! Festival - with Beat One taking place throughout May.
Central to this is our Creative Resuscitation (CPR) model, which shifts us from a biennial, month-long festival to a year-round rhythm of seasonal “beats”. This structure is designed to disrupt unsustainable cycles, deepen relationships, and embed community voice and public outcomes across everything we do.
This festival, under SICK!’s new leadership, marked a pivotal moment in our journey as we deepen our commitment to engaging with pressing societal issues and sparking meaningful conversations.
We are looking to recruit new trustees, including but not limited to, with skills and professional qualifications in finance/accountancy, experience in communications or development and fundraising.
As an organisation, we are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We are actively encouraging applications from people facing racism, those who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. We would also welcome applications from people with connections to Moston, Harpurhey, and Charlestown.
Join us and play a crucial role in shaping the future of SICK! as we continue our mission to challenge
perceptions, inspire action, and bring about real change.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please read the application pack before applying
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Do you have the experience and the drive to create change that aims to improve understanding, diagnosis and support for Endometriosis?
This is an exciting time to join the Endometriosis UK trustee board, as the organisation expands and develops to achieve the changes that are needed to support those affected by the disease and to drive down diagnosis time. With trustees coming to the end of their time on the Board, we are looking for a Treasurer and two further Trustees to build on this momentum to strengthen our organisation and bring about change for those with endometriosis. We have a skills-based board, with Trustees having one or more identified skills, with the overall membership of the Board providing the complete set of skills.
Endometriosis impacts on the physical and mental health of 10% of women and those assigned female at birth in the UK, from puberty to menopause - although the impact can be felt for life. Yet it’s a disease most people have never heard of, do not understand and the cause is not known. It costs the UK economy around £11 billion every year in healthcare costs, loss of work and treatments and yet it isn’t recognised by most employers. As the UK’s leading charity for all those affected by endometriosis, we’re determined to change this and ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the best treatment and support.
We’ve big ambitions in our strategy, focused on supporting those with endometriosis, driving down diagnosis times, campaigning for improved treatments and access to services, raising awareness, and leveraging more money into research. We place people with endometriosis at the heart of all we do, and with an average time to get a diagnosis of over 9 years, the cause of the disease unknown and no cure, there is so much more they need and want. If we get our work right, we really can make a difference to the 1.5 million women and those assigned female at birth with endometriosis in the UK – and all those diagnosed in the future.
The pandemic had a major knock-on effect to the treatment and management of endometriosis. Cancelled surgeries and appointments left those with endometriosis unable to access treatments and support or get a diagnosis. We have a big job to do, increasing the support we provide, reaching everyone affected by endometriosis and ensuring they get the support they need. Despite being small we’ve achieved a lot. But there is so much more we want to do.
1. Treasurer
We are currently recruiting for a Treasurer to join our friendly, dynamic, experienced and effective Board of Trustees. Trustees are recruited based on their skills and experience, and for this role we are particularly seeking someone who can bring strong financial expertise and strategic insight to the Board.
In addition to the Treasurer role listed above, we are also looking for two additional new Trustees to join our board.
2. Young Trustee
3. Endometriosis UK Trustee
Closing date for applications – 9th June 2026
Interviews will be held in June/July, with initial interviews being held virtually on request, carried out by a small panel of trustees.
The role will start at a Board meeting on 28th November 2026, when our current trustees reach the end of their 6-year term of office. Prior to the roles starting, incoming Trustees will have the opportunity to observe a Board meeting in September, and induction will be planned in October.
Our Network is here to offer those affected by endometriosis the support and information they need to understand the condition and take control


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We’re looking for a new Brand, Communications and Creative Trustee who can use their skills to support our growing charity. In early 2026, CLAPA relaunched with a new brand identity. This role will ensure that our team are supported in brand and content strategy and making the most of the new brand for growth and engagement.
The Brand, Communications and Creative Trustee will participate in all areas of the charity’s governance with a special interest in brand strategy, content, communications and creative to support with the Board’s understanding and interpretation.
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.
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.
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We are seeking a passionate and strategic Head of Communications to lead our communication efforts and enhance our visibility. The role involves working closely with the CEO and collaborating with other members of the operations team to develop and implement effective communication strategies that resonate with our stakeholders, support our growth and amplify our charity's impact. This individual will have a budget to conduct campaigns and work with our partners in communications to ultimately grow our donor base.
We are looking for someone based in the UK only.
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Position Overview
This is a dynamic and rewarding internship opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping the voice and visual identity of SEED Madagascar. As part of a passionate and collaborative communications team, you will contribute directly to how our work is shared with global audiences—helping to tell powerful stories of community-led development and conservation in southeast Madagascar.
This role offers a unique blend of creativity and purpose. You will support social media management, develop engaging visual content, and curate impactful imagery that brings our programmes to life. It is ideally suited to a proactive and imaginative individual who is eager to build practical skills in communications while contributing to meaningful, real-world impact. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable experience in digital storytelling, branding, and content strategy within an international development context.
Location: Remote – based anywhere in the world
Time zone: East Africa Time
Timeframe: 6 months extendable – flexible, guideline 1-2 days a week
Overview: Voluntary, unsalaried, flexible times to suit volunteer
About the organisation
SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.
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We’re Searching for a Storytelling Superstar — Could It Be You?
Unlock YOUR Potential is a brand‑new East London charity with a bold mission: to open doors for adults who need support, confidence, and real opportunities to move forward in their careers and lives. Through employability skills, mentoring, coaching, and community‑driven programmes, we’re here to help people step into their future with pride and possibility.
But to spark a movement, people need to hear us. To feel us. To believe in what we’re building.
And that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a volunteer Marketing & Communications Manager to help us raise our profile, build excitement, and tell a story that resonates across East London.
Just a few hours a week — but with the power to shape how a whole community sees us.
What this role is all about
You’ll help us:
Craft a compelling brand voice that feels energetic, hopeful, and human
Build awareness of our mission across East London
Create engaging content that inspires people to get involved
Tell stories that highlight careers, employability, mentoring, and opportunity
Develop simple marketing strategies that help us grow with purpose
Bring creativity, consistency, and clarity to our communications
Your work will help us connect with the people who need us, the volunteers who support us, and the partners who can help us grow.
Who we hope to find
Someone who:
Has Marketing and/or Communications Experience
Loves storytelling and understands the power of a strong narrative
Is passionate about community, opportunity, and social impact
Enjoys creating content that feels alive and authentic
Wants to give back in a way that amplifies real change
Can offer a few hours a week to help shape our voice and presence
Feels energised by building a brand from the ground up
Why your contribution matters
Your creativity becomes the spark that helps someone take their first step toward a new future.
If you’re passionate about storytelling and want to make a real difference in East London and beyond, this is your moment.
Join us. Help tell the story that unlocks someone’s potential.
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Head of Marketing & Communications (MINDSET Charity) - VOLUNTEER ROLE
Remote | Approx. 3 hours per week | MINDSET Charity (UK)
Lead the voice, story, and national presence of a movement transforming men’s lives
MINDSET is building a new kind of men’s mental wellbeing and personal growth movement in the UK — one built on action, challenge, brotherhood, and real‑world transformation. We’re here to change the narrative for men, and we need a powerful, strategic communicator to help take this mission nationwide.
This is your chance to shape the public face of a charity that is ready to grow, ready to be seen, and ready to make a real difference.
Why This Role Matters
MINDSET’s programmes change men’s lives — but the country won’t feel that impact unless our story is told boldly, clearly, and consistently.
As Head of Marketing & Communications, you will be the architect of how MINDSET shows up in the world. Your leadership will help us:
Reach men who need us
Inspire volunteers to join us
Build trust with partners and communities
Establish MINDSET as a national voice for men’s wellbeing
This is a founding leadership role — you will help define the brand, tone, and public presence of MINDSET from the ground up.
What You’ll Lead
As our Head of Marketing & Communications, you will:
Shape and lead MINDSET’s national marketing and communications strategy
Build a strong, consistent brand identity across all platforms
Manage and grow our social media presence with purpose and clarity
Create compelling content that inspires men, volunteers, and supporters
Oversee messaging for campaigns, programmes, events, and recruitment
Support fundraising and partnership communications
Guide a small team of volunteers (designers, social media leads, content creators) as the charity grows
Ensure everything we publish reflects our mission, values, and tone
This role is remote, flexible, and ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact in just a few hours each week.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
A natural storyteller who understands how to move people
Strategic, creative, and confident shaping a brand from scratch
Experienced in marketing, communications, social media, or content creation
Passionate about men’s wellbeing, personal growth, and community
Excited by the idea of helping build a national movement
Someone who loves turning ideas into campaigns that resonate
You do not need charity experience. You simply need experience and clarity, creativity, and a desire to help men live fuller, healthier lives.
What You’ll Be Part Of
MINDSET is redefining what men’s wellbeing can look like in the UK. We’re building a movement that helps men grow through:
Challenge
Accountability
Brotherhood
Purpose
Real‑world action
Your work will ensure that this message reaches the men who need it most — and that MINDSET becomes a recognised, trusted, national presence.
If you want to help put MINDSET on the map across the UK…
We’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the voice of a movement built to change men’s lives.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
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About Us
Influential Stars is a purpose driven platform connecting creators, supporters, and causes through exclusive experiences and campaigns that raise funds for UK charitable organisations. We are a growing team committed to delivering meaningful impact through professionally managed experiences.
Our Story
Influential Stars was founded by Lisa Connell, who is living with an inoperable brain tumour and has spent many years raising awareness and support for UK causes. The platform was created from a deeply personal belief that influence, connection, and community can be powerful forces for good when brought together in the right way.
Volunteers play a vital role in helping turn that vision into real world impact, enabling experiences that raise funds, create joy for winners, and support charitable organisations across the UK.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive, confident, and relationship driven Volunteer Partnerships & Growth Manager to identify, approach, and onboard affiliate partners, collaborators, agents, and other supporters who can help expand the reach of the platform.
This role focuses on building a strong network of individuals and organisations who can introduce creators, promote campaigns, or otherwise support the growth of Influential Stars.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and approach potential affiliate partners, collaborators, agents, and networks
Introduce individuals and organisations to the platform and explain how they can get involved
Support onboarding of new collaborators and affiliates
Build and maintain positive relationships with partners and introducers
Encourage ongoing engagement and participation
Maintain regular communication to nurture long term partnerships
Coordinate with internal team members to ensure smooth onboarding
Provide clear information about roles, expectations, and opportunities
Maintain accurate records of outreach and partnerships using our CRM management system
Represent the organisation professionally in all communications
Skills and Experience Required
Essential:
Experience in outreach, partnerships, business development, or relationship building
Excellent customer service skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Confidence communicating by phone, email, and online platforms
Strong networking ability and proactive approach
Strong IT skills, including confident use of computer databases and standard office software (e.g. Word, Excel)
Experience using a CRM or similar database system
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple contacts
Professional, reliable, and personable manner
Desirable:
Familiarity with HubSpot CRM (preferred but not essential as training will be provided)
Experience in affiliate programmes, partnerships, or community building
Experience working remotely within a team
Interest in charitable or social impact work
Based in London or Hertfordshire for occasional in person meetings (not essential)
Working Arrangement
Fully remote position
Flexible working hours depending on organisational needs
No travel required. However, if you choose to meet with partners in person, reasonable travel costs will be covered where possible
Occasional (optional) in person team meetings
Why Volunteer With Us
Play a key role in expanding a platform designed to create meaningful impact
Help build networks that support fundraising for UK causes
Gain valuable experience in partnerships, outreach, and growth strategy
Join a mission driven organisation at an exciting stage of development
Flexible volunteering that can fit around other commitments
Opportunity to build a wide professional network across multiple sectors
Although this is currently a volunteer position, Influential Stars is actively working to grow the platform with the long term aim of creating paid roles. While we are unable to provide a timeframe and future opportunities will depend on the organisation’s growth and incoming work, this role offers the chance to be part of that journey from an early stage.
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HEAD OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS (VOLUNTEER ROLE)
SUNSHINE Charity – Because No One Should Live in Lockdown Forever
Do you remember lockdown?
Now imagine living like that every single day — not because of a pandemic, but because loneliness has quietly become someone’s normal.
At SUNSHINE, we refuse to let that be anyone’s story. Not in London. Not in our communities. Not while we’re here.
We’re here to bring back warmth, connection and joy — and we need someone extraordinary to help us tell that story to the world.
Who We Are
SUNSHINE is a brand‑new, grassroots, 100% volunteer‑powered charity on a mission to brighten the lives of people experiencing loneliness and social isolation. We’re small, passionate, and building something hopeful from the ground up. We’re awaiting our charity number — but our mission is already alive, growing and ready to shine.
Now we need someone who can help the world see us.
Your Role: Head of Marketing & Communications
This is your chance to shape the voice, identity and public presence of a charity from day one.
We need a creative, strategic, heart‑led communicator who can:
Raise awareness of SUNSHINE across London and beyond
Build our brand identity and ensure our message is warm, human and unforgettable
Attract service users who need us
Inspire volunteers who want to join us
Engage supporters, funders and donors who believe in our mission
Lead our digital presence, including social media, website content and storytelling
Create campaigns that cut through the noise and make people feel something
Champion our values in every message, every post, every piece of communication
You’ll be the one who helps SUNSHINE be seen, heard and felt.
Your work will help someone discover a lifeline. Your words will help someone feel less alone. Your storytelling will help us grow into the charity we’re meant to be.
Who You Are
What matters most is your passion, your imagination, and your belief that connection can change lives.
Why Join Us Now?
Because this is the moment everything begins.
You won’t just be promoting a charity — you’ll be helping to build it. Your ideas will shape our identity. Your creativity will shape our reach. Your voice will shape our future.
If you want to be part of something hopeful, human and life‑changing, this is your moment.
How to Apply
Send us your CV and a short statement about why this role speaks to you.
We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.
Let’s make SUNSHINE impossible to ignore — together.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
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TVS is a small, volunteer-led charity dedicated to working with rural schools in South Africa, aiming to empower vulnerable children through education. We are recruiting a team of volunteers to work with our trustees to help us to continue our work to transform lives. If you are passionate about building relationships and driving positive change, you could make a significant impact as a volunteer Corporate Partnerships Officer, helping our charity connect with businesses, develop collaborative projects, and secure crucial support for our cause.
In this role you would advise our board on developing strategies and take on a variety of responsibilities such as
Conducting prospect research to identify potential corporate partners
Securing new partnerships with firms whose values align with the charity.
Relationship building maintaining regular, high-quality communication with partners
Organising and facilitating employee-led fundraising initiatives
Representing the charity at networking opportunities to raise the profile of the organization.
If you have experience in business development, networking, or simply a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to join us. You would be working remotely but would be at the heart of our organization, meeting up regularly, online or in person, with our trustees and fellow volunteers.
Using education to improve life chances, overcome inequality and empower children in rural South Africa.
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About Mudland
Mudland operates at the intersection of climate, culture, and global systems.
We work with organisations navigating complex regions and emerging markets, helping them build credible presence through narrative, partnerships, and local intelligence.
Our current focus includes:
We are now building the foundation to evolve into a high-value strategic advisory and partnerships studio.
Why this role exists
We are entering a phase where Mudland is actively building real partnerships and revenue pathways.
This role is not about content or social media.
It is about:
building a pipeline of serious organisations and opening real conversations
What you will do
1. Build a target pipeline
2. Support outreach and activation
3. Structure opportunities
4. Build internal systems
What we are looking for
Bonus if you have:
What you will gain
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
1-2 months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
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This Role Builds Strategic Alliances That Multiply Impact
At Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C., building sustainable partnerships with businesses and organisations is central to our mission. The Corporate Sponsorship and Partnerships Officer ensures that our vision connects with external supporters who share our values and want to contribute meaningfully to systemic change. You will identify, cultivate, and manage relationships that provide financial support, in-kind contributions, and strategic collaborations, helping the C.I.C thrive while maintaining ethical and values-aligned partnerships. This is not a transactional sales role. It is a strategic, high-impact, and relationship-focused role critical to the C.I.C’s sustainability.
Purpose of the Role
This role exists to:
About the role:
To create, manage, and optimise content and communications that engage donors and the community, ensuring consistent messaging, ethical standards, and alignment with campaigns and organisational values.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential / Highly Valued Experience
Desirable / Can Be Developed
Qualifications
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
Emails and newsletters
Campaign materials and updates
Fundraising appeals and donor acknowledgements
What You Gain
This role builds strategic influence, partnership management, and ethical fundraising skills.
This role is not suitable if you:
Important to Be Clear
Formal qualifications are not required, but desirable.
Essential equivalent experience mandatory.
Next Steps:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
If you believe that well-organised, purposeful events can change communities, and that experiences inspire action, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Partnerships are about values, not logos.
If you know that:
Ethical funding protects the mission
Who we align with reflects who we are
Long-term impact beats short-term gain
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Emerge Worldwide is seeking a strategic and creative Social Media Lead to lead — and actively deliver — our digital communications.
This role is both strategic and practical. You will design content, publish content, host online discussions and actively manage platforms.
You will lead and set clear strategy, direction and plans for Emerge Worldwide’s Social Media communications, create engaging content, supervise the Team and encourage community mobilisation.
You will work closely with the Communications Deprtamnet and colloborate with the Education, Events & Fundraising and Policy departments and external stakeholders.
Strategy & Direction
Design, create and publish high-quality digital content across platforms.
Work closely with the Communications Department to ensure:
Alignment with policy and campaign messaging
Collaborate with all Emerge Worldwide departments
Analytics & Growth
What are we looking for?
What difference will you make?
The Social Media Lead plays a strategic and safeguarding-critical role in advancing Emerge Worldwide’s mission to prevent grooming, sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.
This role is not simply about posting content. It is about shaping narrative, increasing prevention, strengthening partnerships and ensuring that women and girls encounter accurate, trauma-informed information in digital spaces.
Through a clear digital strategy and consistent messaging, the Social Media Lead strengthens Emerge Worldwide’s credibility and national voice. A strong online presence builds trust with survivors, professionals, schools, corporates and policymakers — opening doors for training, partnerships and funding that directly support prevention and empowerment initiatives.
Consistent, high-quality posting has preventative impact. Educational content about red flags, online grooming, coercive control and intersectional vulnerabilities can help young people recognise harmful behaviour earlier. Parents, carers and teachers may identify warning signs sooner. Increased awareness can interrupt exploitation before it escalates.
Collaboration with the Communications Department ensures language is trauma-informed and safeguarding-aware. Sensitive issues are handled ethically, reducing the risk of re-traumatisation and creating a digital environment where survivors feel seen, respected and safe.
Cross-department collaboration ensures campaigns, policy work, education programmes and fundraising initiatives are amplified effectively. This leads to increased attendance at training, stronger campaign mobilisation, greater public engagement and enhanced funding — all of which contribute to tangible protection and support for vulnerable girls and young women.
By analysing performance data, the Social Media Lead helps Emerge Worldwide reach high-risk demographics more effectively. Data-informed decisions improve targeting, engagement and resource allocation, ensuring messaging reaches those most vulnerable.
In summary, the outcomes of this role contribute directly to early identification, public education, cultural awareness and increased access to prevention services. The Social Media Lead helps transform awareness into action — strengthening Emerge Worldwide’s impact in advocating for women and girls against grooming, sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.
To apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter/email
Raising awareness and prevention on sexual exploitation & sex trafficking. Amplifying our voice until freedom is experienced for all women and girls.
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Welcome to the NHS Retirement Fellowship
Thank you for your interest in becoming the new chair of the NHS Retirement Fellowship. We are halfway through a five-year plan which is transforming the way we operate, how we engage with the NHS and other key stakeholders, and how we support our members currently and in the future. We have already come a long way from where we started and we are now beginning an ambitious plan of doubling our membership and raising awareness so we can continue with our mission of supporting retired and retiring NHS, health and social care staff. We are seeking a dynamic and professional chair with significant senior leadership experience in the NHS (or the broader health and social care sector) and/or extensive experience of governing a charity to work with us to deliver our vision.
Our Board is made up of a variety of professionals from across the NHS and beyond, a number of whom are members of the Fellowship. We work closely with our dynamic senior leadership team, branch officers and volunteers and have fostered an excellent working relationship for the benefit of our members.
The Fellowship has a small executive team of seven part time staff who all work remotely from home.
The potential for the NHS Retirement Fellowship is immense, and I very much look forward to welcoming you and working with you on this exciting journey.
Julia Hickey
Acting Chair
NHS Retirement Fellowship.
About the NHS Retirement Fellowship
“One of things that makes the NHS a special place to work is the sense of togetherness, belonging and family. So, when colleagues come to retirement, the Fellowship is a wonderful way of maintaining these things and allowing colleagues to continue their connection with the service. I think more can be done to help retired colleagues share experiences, perspectives and support and the Fellowship is ideally placed to do this.” Sir Jim Mackey, Chief Executive, NHS England
Our motto is fun, friendship and fellowship and it sits at the heart of everything we do.
The NHS Retirement Fellowship began in 1978 when retiring nurse Irene James recognised that for significant numbers of retiring NHS staff, their colleagues and friends had also become their family and that those pivotal connections could be lost. Our role has changed during that near 50 years as the NHS has changed and more latterly with the seismic transformation into a digital world. We now have almost 100 branches from the Highlands of Scotland to the north Devon coast and from Swansea in west Wales across to Norwich in East Anglia. About a third of our members are now national members, often choosing to engage on a more remote, digitally based basis. All our members have access to a portfolio of benefits which we offer, including our flagship travel insurance policy, and we are actively pursuing a partnership which would bring a huge range of benefits and discounts to our members. We also have a special fund to support members at a time of need.
Our branches run semi independently from our main charity with their own committees and bank accounts. Volunteers arrange a variety of activities for their members at local and regional level. National members, who choose not to join a specific branch, can join in with local activities and also have access to an increasing number of online based activities. We also hold an annual conference and AGM where the Board, staff and our members can all come together.
We are increasingly working with the NHS and other stakeholders in partnership to see how we can support employers and retain connections, experience and expertise at local level. We’re helping foundation trusts with governors, hospitals with volunteers and NHS charities with supporters. We’re looking to grow so that we are the voice of the retired NHS and wider health service community and see how our members can offer mentoring, support and guidance to the younger generations of NHS staff.
Our charity is looking to become a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) over the next year.
Our values and mission are unchanged from when Irene James recognised the need to continue to support NHS staff when they retired to enable them to retain links, mutual support and understanding and friendships built over the years in their shared working lives. The NHSRF supports people in retirement to maintain friendships and make new ones, from the NHS, health and social care sectors from a diverse background irrespective of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation and to support each other through friendship.
Role description and time commitment
Our Chair will lead the Board in developing and delivering our strategy, working closely with, and providing line management and support to, our chief executive. They will also support our chief operating officer in preparation for Board meetings and our head of communications in the planning of our conference and other duties. Our Chair will also be a key representative of the Fellowship in meeting and liaising with key stakeholders.
Our Board meets remotely three times a year and once a year in person. We also have two strategy days a year and our AGM and conference which takes place over a weekend in October. There is also a standing invitation to our Members Council meetings, which are three times a year remotely and once a year in person.
Timeframes
The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 1 June. Shortlisting will take place in the following week with interviews to take place in London on Thursday 2 July.
Term of office
We are looking to appoint for a three-year period initially. This will take us through 2028 when the NHS will mark its 80th anniversary and the NHS Retirement Fellowship will celebrate its 50th birthday.
Our chair role is unpaid, but we will reimburse you for reasonable travel expenses.
We provide friendship, fellowship and fun to retired NHS and other health and social care staff, volunteers and their friends and families

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Afro Ubuntu TradeNet
We connect African informal traders to opportunities, markets, and credit through AI-powered technology
Role Overview
We are looking for a strategic and proactive Partnerships Lead to help us secure and manage key relationships with:
This role is central to launching and scaling our pilot across multiple African markets.
Responsibilities
Ideal Candidate
What You’ll Gain
Minimum Hours per Week:
7-9 hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.