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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description
Recruitment blurb
The Vavengers is looking to expand its Board of Trustees. We are The Vavengers. We are a women and survivor-led movement working to end FGM and intersecting Violence Against Women and Girls. We campaign, convene and connect to end Gender-Based Violence.
As a led by and for movement, we encourage female candidates and candidates who have lived experience of Gender-Based Violence, migration, war and poverty to join our movement.
The Vavengers is a proud Living Wage Employer, Certified Halo Workplace and member of the Sunflower Network for Hidden Disabilities.
The Vavengers Board
As Trustee terms come to an end, we are seeking a number of new Board members. We are a small charity, and our Board provides a vital role in supporting the CEO, including providing specialist expertise in areas such as fundraising, Human Resources, charity/donor finance, events and volunteer management. We are also seeking specific Legal, Treasurer and Co-Chair roles (see below).
All Trustee Candidates must have
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Personal integrity, sound judgement and a commitment to robust governance
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships
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A leadership style that reflects empathy, accountability and the values of The Vavengers, which underpin everything we do
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Strong commitment to social and racial justice, gender equality and ending all forms of Gender-Based Violence
In return, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and the opportunity to work with an extraordinary team of staff, ambassadors and volunteers, to gain experience in a governance role and to contribute towards the goal of ending FGM and intersecting violence everywhere.
Time commitment: As a Trustee, you will commit to attending 4 Board meetings per year and providing ad hoc support if required between meetings. You will leverage your professional networks to support the goals of the charity.
The Vavengers Co-Chair designate
The Vavengers has recently transitioned to a Co-Chair approach to better support our small but dedicated team, and in recognition of the heightened risk of isolation and burnout in small charities. This dual-leadership model allows the Co-Chairs to prioritise staff well-being and offer more robust, active support to The Vavengers staff. Our Co-Chairs and CEOs work as close partners, using frequent, informal check-ins to ensure rapid decision-making and a collaborative culture.
One of our Co-Chairs will step down in the coming months; therefore, The Vavengers is seeking a new Trustee to join the Board and step into the Co-Chair role. A full handover will be provided.
The Co-Chair will:
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Co-led the Board of Trustees, planning and chairing meetings, setting agendas and ensuring all trustees contribute to effective and inclusive decision-making
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Ensure the Board meets the highest standards of governance and compliance in line with charity law and Charity Commission requirements.
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Lead the board in setting the charity’s strategic direction and monitoring implementation of The Vavengers ' 3-year strategic plan, which was launched in July 2025
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Support the CEO, acting as a critical friend and leading the CEO’s annual appraisal process.
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Oversee Trustee recruitment and ensure Board effectiveness through regular performance review.s
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Represent the charity in external forums, as directed by the CEO
The ideal candidate will bring integrity, diplomacy and emotional intelligence to this Co-Chair role. They will have previous Board experience, ideally as a Chair or Vice-Chair and a strong understanding of charity governance and the distinction between governance and operational management. They will have a proven ability to build strong relationships with the CEO, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and external stakeholders. They should have experience in navigating risk and uncertainty at the organisational and sector level. They must be committed to building an open, collegiate co-leadership relationship with their Co-Chair.
Time commitment: The role involves working with your Co-Chair and CEO to prepare and deliver 4 Board meetings per year, regular check-ins with the CEO, routine check-ins with Trustees, a strong partnership and open communication with your Co-Chair to divide tasks and ensure The Vavengers team is supported. One Board meeting per year will be in person. All other Board meetings will be via Google Meet.
The Vavengers Treasurer
We are seeking a Treasurer to join the Board and oversee financial governance. The Treasurer will:
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Provide strategic financial support to the CEO
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Establish and chair a new Audit and Risk sub-committee
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Monitor financial performance, ensuring appropriate controls and compliance are in place and advising on risk.
The ideal candidate will be a senior finance professional with strong experience in governance, audit and risk. Candidates should be comfortable operating at the Board level, providing constructive challenge and communicating financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues. Knowledge of charity finance and the SORP would be an advantage, but is not essential.
A full handover will be provided by our current Treasurer, who is stepping down in the summer.
Time commitment: The role involves Board meetings 4 times per year, Finance Committee meetings 4 times per year and some ad hoc support between meetings. One Board meeting per year will be in person. All other Board meetings will be via Google Meet.
The Vavengers, Legal Trustee
We are seeking a legal trustee for the Vavengers Board. The legal trustee will already have or will be willing to develop a strong understanding of charity governance and will be eager to grow and amplify the charity’s significant public advocacy work.
The right candidate would bring professional legal experience from one or more areas relevant to our work, which may include human rights, immigration and asylum, media and communication, employment and equality, defamation, risk management, compliance and data protection. Experience in charity law and governance would be an advantage, but is not essential.
A full handover will be provided by our current Legal Trustee, who is stepping down in the summer.
Time commitment: The role involves Board meetings 4 times per year, with additional meetings should the Trustee join one of the charity’s committees. Some ad hoc support may be required between meetings. One Board meeting per year will be in person. All other Board meetings will be via Google Meet.
To apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:
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Why do you want to become a Trustee of The Vavengers
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What expertise and experience will you bring to the Vavengers Board
You can read full job descriptions at our website under get involved - join our board of trustees.
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"When women and girls rise, we all thrive."
The Vavengers is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in England and Wales | Registration number: 1184202 | The Vavengers Headquarters: 59-60 Cornhill House, First Floor, London EC3V 3PD United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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We are a UK-based women and survivor-led movement working to end Female Genital Mutilation and all other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls.
Refreshed on: 06 June 2026
Closing date: 17 June 2026 at 11:04
Tags: Administration, Campaigns, Communications, Fundraising, Advocacy, Accounting, Child Protection, Crime, Gender / Gender Based Violence, Global Health, Health / Medical, Refugee / Immigration, Safeguarding, Sexual Health, Women's Rights, Youth / Children, Governance / Management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
We are looking for our next Chair of Trustees – someone who will work closely with our Executive Team and Board to guide the organisation through what is both a challenging and genuinely exciting time. The funding environment is tough. The political context is difficult. And yet the need for what we do has never been greater.
This is an unpaid voluntary role. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Expenses Policy.
The successful candidate will lead a vibrant, well-established, national charity as it navigates the next chapter of its story.
Main tasks
- Developing and setting our future strategy, alongside the Executive Team and other Trustees
- Helping shape and deliver our future, identifying opportunities in an evolving landscape
- Leading the Board of Trustees, including regular 1:1s and providing space for reflection
- Acting as a 'critical friend' to our Executive Team, as well as formal line management to the CEO (and COO in their absence)
- Acting as an ambassador for the charity – raising awareness of what we do and engaging potential supporters and other key stakeholders
- Responsibility, along with the other trustees, for the governance of the charity
- Contributing to the ongoing strategy of the charity, in line with our charitable objectives
- Participating in board meetings and sub-committees in an inclusive and thoughtful way
Please download our Chair Application Pack for more information.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 31 May 2026
Closing date: 30 July 2026 at 15:38
Tags: Refugee / Immigration, Strategy, Governance / Management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Greater London (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
About Us
Our Vision is to be the leading provider of therapeutic care, education and treatment for children and young people who have experienced early childhood trauma.
Our Mission is to transform the lives of children and young people who suffer severe emotional and psychological difficulties, so they can relate well to others and fulfil their potential.
Our Approach is a form of psychotherapeutic group living and learning modelled on healthy relationships, adapted to the developmental needs of children and young people suffering early childhood trauma. We call this Integrated Systemic Therapy (iST).
Role descriptions and person specification
Role description attached provides more information on the role and responsibilities. For this Trustee role we are particularly seeking individuals with demonstrable experience in education for children with special educational needs, in particular with insights into school governance.
For more details about Childhood First, please visit our website.
Commitment
- Each year, our Trustees are expected to attend four regular board meetings, from 5 to 7 pm in Central London. In addition, Trustees would attend potentially four meetings of any sub-committee of which they are a member. Further time is required for reading of papers before meetings.
- You would also receive invitations to various Childhood First events in the communities, which are optional but strongly encouraged to help better understand the work and feel a connection to the charity.
- We are particularly cognisant of the need to be flexible in the demands we make of Trustee colleagues. Each year there is an opportunity to meet with the Chair for mutual feedback and to discuss ways in which Trustees might wish to develop their roles.
Successful candidates will be invited to attend a board meeting will be on 15 September 2026 in Central London.
We hope you will consider making an application. If you have questions about the role and would like an informal conversation before applying please contact Michael Joseph, Director of Finance and Corporate Services.
All trustee roles will be subject to background vetting, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (which may include overseas checks) which will be maintained by Childhood First for the duration of their term.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
Application Instructions
To make an application please send the documents below.
• A CV or no more than three sides.
• A supporting statement of no more than one side that explains why you are interested in joining our Board of Trustees and the experiences and qualities you believe you can bring in order to be successful in post.
• Please tell us if there are any dates during the selection process (outlined below) when you would not be available to participate.
• If you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or person specification, please tell us.
• Please note that successful applicants will be asked to provide details of professional referees and will need to complete a standard DBS check.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 09 June 2026
Closing date: 21 June 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Education, Safeguarding, Students / School, Youth / Children, Governance / Management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Greater London (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
About Us
Our Vision is to be the leading provider of therapeutic care, education and treatment for children and young people who have experienced early childhood trauma.
Our Mission is to transform the lives of children and young people who suffer severe emotional and psychological difficulties, so they can relate well to others and fulfil their potential.
Our Approach is a form of psychotherapeutic group living and learning modelled on healthy relationships, adapted to the developmental needs of children and young people suffering early childhood trauma. We call this Integrated Systemic Therapy (iST).
Role descriptions and person specification
Role description attached provides more information on the role and responsibilities. For this Trustee role we are particularly seeking individuals with demonstrable Social Care practice experience in an organization of comparable size and scale, in particular with insights into safeguarding.
For more details about Childhood First, please visit our website.
Commitment
- Each year, our Trustees are expected to attend four regular board meetings, from 5 to 7 pm in Central London. In addition, Trustees would attend potentially four meetings of any sub-committee of which they are a member. Further time is required for reading of papers before meetings.
- You would also receive invitations to various Childhood First events in the communities, which are optional but strongly encouraged to help better understand the work and feel a connection to the charity.
- We are particularly cognisant of the need to be flexible in the demands we make of Trustee colleagues. Each year there is an opportunity to meet with the Chair for mutual feedback and to discuss ways in which Trustees might wish to develop their roles.
Successful candidates will be invited to attend a board meeting will be on 15 September 2026 in Central London.
We hope you will consider making an application. If you have questions about the role and would like an informal conversation before applying please email Michael Joseph, Director of Finance and Corporate Services.
All trustee roles will be subject to background vetting, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (which may include overseas checks) which will be maintained by Childhood First for the duration of their term.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
Application Instructions
To make an application please send the documents below.
• A CV or no more than three sides.
• A supporting statement of no more than one side that explains why you are interested in joining our Board of Trustees and the experiences and qualities you believe you can bring in order to be successful in post.
• Please tell us if there are any dates during the selection process (outlined below) when you would not be available to participate.
• If you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or person specification, please tell us.
• Please note that successful applicants will be asked to provide details of professional referees and will need to complete a standard DBS check.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 09 June 2026
Closing date: 21 June 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Social Care / Development, Safeguarding, Youth / Children, Governance / Management, Social / Support Work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Greater London (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
About Us
Our Vision is to be the leading provider of therapeutic care, education and treatment for children and young people who have experienced early childhood trauma.
Our Mission is to transform the lives of children and young people who suffer severe emotional and psychological difficulties, so they can relate well to others and fulfil their potential.
Our Approach is a form of psychotherapeutic group living and learning modelled on healthy relationships, adapted to the developmental needs of children and young people suffering early childhood trauma. We call this Integrated Systemic Therapy (iST).
Role descriptions and person specification
Role description attached provides more information on the role and responsibilities. For this Trustee role we are particularly seeking individuals with demonstrable experience in Child protection from the perspective of the Family Court, in particular with insights into safeguarding.
For more details about Childhood First, please visit our website.
Commitment
- Each year, our Trustees are expected to attend four regular board meetings, from 5 to 7 pm in Central London. In addition, Trustees would attend potentially four meetings of any sub-committee of which they are a member. Further time is required for reading of papers before meetings.
- You would also receive invitations to various Childhood First events in the communities, which are optional but strongly encouraged to help better understand the work and feel a connection to the charity.
- We are particularly cognisant of the need to be flexible in the demands we make of Trustee colleagues. Each year there is an opportunity to meet with the Chair for mutual feedback and to discuss ways in which Trustees might wish to develop their roles.
Successful candidates will be invited to attend a board meeting will be on 15 September 2026 in Central London.
We hope you will consider making an application. If you have questions about the role and would like an informal conversation before applying please contact Michael Joseph, Director of Finance and Corporate Services.
All trustee roles will be subject to background vetting, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (which may include overseas checks) which will be maintained by Childhood First for the duration of their term.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
Application Instructions
To make an application please send the documents below.
• A CV or no more than three sides.
• A supporting statement of no more than one side that explains why you are interested in joining our Board of Trustees and the experiences and qualities you believe you can bring in order to be successful in post.
• Please tell us if there are any dates during the selection process (outlined below) when you would not be available to participate.
• If you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or person specification, please tell us.
• Please note that successful applicants will be asked to provide details of professional referees and will need to complete a standard DBS check.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 09 June 2026
Closing date: 21 June 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Legal / Law, Child Protection, Safeguarding, Youth / Children, Governance / Management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Remote
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Interested in supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse?
We are currently recruiting Trustees to help us take the charity forward into the future.
Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline is a registered charity led by a Board of Trustees.
The Trustees (all unpaid volunteers) act individually and collectively, to provide overall stewardship of the charity, in accordance with our governing document and relevant legislation. In essence we look after the staff, volunteers and the organisation, so they can support the community.
You don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be a trustee and we welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and experience.
Prospective candidates will need to:
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Have empathy with the work of the Helpline
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Be able to devote the necessary time and effort
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Have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
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Have good judgement
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Be able to work as a team
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Have the ability, commitment and drive to take the organisation forward
Trustee Opportunities
For any charity succession planning is important and with that in mind we are currently looking for people to join our Board as Trustees.
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Chair: Our Chair will be stepping down soon after 15 years and we are looking for someone to learn the ropes beside her before taking on the role.
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Treasurer: After 10 years, our Treasurer is looking to retire in the next year. The Treasurer’s role description is on our website.
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General Trustees: Please see the role description on our website
If you would like to apply please complete the application form on our website. You are welcome also to email Chris Roach, Chair, at that address to arrange an informal chat.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 06 June 2026
Closing date: 06 July 2026 at 11:50
Job ref: Trustee
Tags: IT, Domestic Violence / Abuse, Helpline, Social Media, Victim Support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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