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Message from the Chair of Trustees
The Trustees represent different backgrounds and experiences, but what pulls us together is a
commitment to SEED’s work on the ground in Madagascar. Several of us have been to Madagascar
and have either volunteered or worked with SEED, so we have seen first-hand how important our
work is, and the positive impact SEED has in the communities we serve. Madagascar is an
extraordinary country with exceptional biodiversity but has severely lacking infrastructure and a
high level of anthropogenic threats due to extreme poverty and considerable dependence on
natural resources.
We are looking forward to welcoming a new Chair of our Board of Trustees to join the amazing
team of dedicated staff and volunteers who are delivering sustainable development, conservation
and community work through a range of projects based on local needs. The current Chair has been
in post since 2022 and served as a Trustee for 2 years prior to that. A change of leadership and a
fresh perspective is timely and will ensure we approach the next phase of our growth and
development with new ideas. You will be assured of a warm and supportive welcome with the
benefit of a team containing years of experience, combined with new members who bring global
expertise in their field.
SEED is growing thanks to successful marketing, fundraising project development and delivery. We
are now looking to build on our implementation of our strategic plan, to deliver sustainable
development for the people of southeastern Madagascar. We are privileged to work with its
wonderful people, and we hope that you will want to join us.
Introduction to SEED
SEED has been working in the southeast corner of Madagascar for over 20 years. SEED stands for Sustainable, Environment, Education and Development and we focus on building meaningful, sustainable change in one the poorest regions of one the poorest countries in the world.
Our projects range from school building to maternal health, from Agroforestry to Lemur Conservation and rights.
We are active on social media where you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube. The majority of our staff are Malagasy, working in Fort Dauphin to design and deliver projects on the ground, alongside our international team, who bring external expertise and international best practices. In Madagascar, we have 95 staff in total (70 Malagasy and 25 international). They are supported by a small UK-based and remote working team of 10.
Governance structures
SEED’s Board of Trustees has 8 members, including the Chair, who meet quarterly. There are three sub-committees of the board focusing on: Audit and Risk; Marketing and Fundraising; and HR. These are chaired by a Trustee and consist of at least one other Trustee and up to two of the Senior Management team. We also have lead Trustees for Safeguarding and Whistleblowing.
The Board is international with Trustees based in a number of different countries, so the Board works remotely.
The operations are run by the Managing Director and the Director of Programmes and Operations who are both long standing senior managers.
The Chair of Trustees role
Chair of Trustee Board
In addition to the general role of Trustee, the Chair of SEED’s Board of Trustees holds overall accountability for the charity delivering its mission. Working closely with the Board and the staff senior team , they will provide leadership and direction to ensure SEED fulfils its charitable aims and objectives and abides by its governing documents and relevant legislation. They will work collaboratively with board members and senior management to ensure SEED delivers maximum benefit to the communities it serves.
Chair Role Description
Terms and conditions: Voluntary role
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Base: The Board works remotely
Line manager of: Managing Director
Overview of SEED
SEED Madagascar is a successful, growing British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high-quality community health, rural livelihoods, schools and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication.
SEED has been working in Madagascar for over 20 years and has a wide range of impactful projects ranging from school building to sexual health, from beekeeping to improving lemur habitats. More recently, SEED has been working to address the famine in the southeast with emergency food distribution.
Employing most of its staff in Madagascar, SEED also engages international staff and interns as well as running a volunteer programme. Full details of our operations can be found on our website which includes our annual report and accounts, fundraising advice and information on our staff and Trustees.
The role will carry the usual responsibilities of a Trustee as defined by the England and Wales Charity Commission and we encourage all applicants to read through this prior to making an application.
Accountability:
As a Trustee you are responsible and liable for the governance and functioning of the charity and are accountable in varying degrees to a variety of stakeholders including service users, members, funders, the Charity Commission, and Companies House.
SEED Trustees should uphold the fiduciary duty required of all charity trustees to act in the best interests of both current and future beneficiaries of the charity, being held personally liable for any breach of that duty.
Key Responsibilities
- To ensure that the Board of Trustees understands and fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation
- To provide strategic oversight and ensure that all decisions are taken in the best interests of SEED and its charitable aims.
- To provide leadership for the Board of Trustees in their role of developing and agreeing the strategy of the organisation.
- To ensure that SEED has the effective policies and procedures needed to function properly, legally and safely including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anticorruption.
- To effectively chair the Board meetings, facilitating debate and bringing about consensus and clear decision making.
- To work with the Board to bring about strong and constructive working relationships and sharing of the workload across the areas of expertise.
- To oversee the membership of and effective working of the subcommittees
- To build and maintain a constructive and supportive working relationship with the MD. To be overall line manager for the MD, assessing their performance and discussing development needs with them.
- To work closely with the MD to support them in achieving the vision of the organisation ensuring they have the support needed for the effective running of SEED and bring scrutiny as needed so they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
- To plan with the MD the annual cycle of Board meetings, setting agendas and monitoring the decisions taken at meetings are enacted.
- To review the Board’s performance and composition to ensure that SEED has a diverse, high performing Board working together in support of SEEDs strategy and Charitable objectives.
- To support recruitment and onboarding of new members to the board as needed to ensure continuity of the board responsibilities.
- To work with each Trustee to support them fulfilling their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
- To ensure the Board regularly reviews major risks and associated opportunities.
- To lead the Board in fulfilling its duties to ensure the sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to verify financial accountability and that SEED is operating within the legal and financial guidelines set out in the current legislation
- To represent the interests of the board and charity externally as and when needed
Person specification
- Knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Chair of a Charity and Board Membership – experience as a board member as a minimum
- An understanding and experience of strategic planning within the corporate or charity setting.
- A proven leader with the ability to think strategically and creatively and to challenge proposals with clear logical thinking
- A strong commitment and passion for international development and an understanding of this sector, ideally able to bring experience of working within it.
- Demonstrable alignment to the charity’s mission, vision, and values
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of people management and able to build strong relationships with people who are working on a voluntary basis at senior level
- An understanding of, or a willingness to understand, the strategic, legislative, political and cultural contexts that affect and influence SEED’s work
- Enthusiasm and commitment to equality and diversity in all aspects of SEED’s work
- An interest in Madagascar and an understanding of the challenges of working within different cultures and environments
- Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and investigating and/or reporting any concerns appropriately
SEED Madagascar actively encourages equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and aims to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued
Time commitments and requirements
There are a minimum of four Board meetings per year with the potential for additional Board meetings and Trustee only discussions. The Chair will discuss and agree the agenda in advance with the Managing Director, Chair the meeting and ensure follow up actions take place. These meetings are on a Sunday, are virtual and typically last 3 hours.
The Chair will participate on one sub-committee which has its own quarterly cycle of meetings. The Chair will manage the MD and have regular discussions about progress and undertake the annual review process. The Chair and all Trustees are required to undertake mandatory training as part of their induction and regular updates and additional training. The Chair will work with the Board to ensure each member is taking an active part in the Board and sub committees.
The Trustee Board are encouraged to have one trustee a year take a trip to Madagascar to familiarise themselves with the environment the SEED works in and to meet and get to know the staff in country (some expenses will be covered).
Thank you!
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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!
FOUNDING TRUSTEES WANTED!
Help shape a brand‑new youth counselling & support service in Newham
6-10 hours per month
Something exciting is taking root in Newham — The NYCAS (Newham Youth Counselling and Advice Service), our temporary working name, is in development. We’re building a warm, welcoming, safe space where young people aged 11–25 can access FREE, confidential support: counselling, talking therapies, art therapies, information, advice, guidance, and much more.
We are now recruiting volunteers to join us as our Founding Board of Trustees — compassionate, committed people who want to help build something meaningful for young people in Newham.
If you believe every young person deserves somewhere safe to talk, heal, and be heard, this could be the perfect place to share your skills.
About the Role
As a Founding Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the vision, governance, and long‑term direction of NYCAS. You’ll help lay the foundations of a service that will support thousands of young people for years to come.
You will work closely with our Founder and early team to:
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Provide strategic leadership and oversight as we establish the charity
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Ensure strong governance, safeguarding, and compliance
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Support the development of our mission, values, and long‑term strategy
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Guide the set‑up of key policies, systems, and structures
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Champion youth wellbeing and ensure young people’s voices shape our work
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Support with fundraising, partnerships, and community connections
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Bring your insight, experience, and passion to help NYCAS grow with integrity and purpose
This is a hands‑on, meaningful trustee role where you’ll see your contribution directly influence the creation of a life‑changing service.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome people from all backgrounds and lived experiences. You don’t need previous trustee experience — we will support you.
We are especially keen to hear from people who are:
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Passionate about youth mental health and wellbeing
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Committed to making Newham a better place for young people
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Thoughtful, reliable, and able to take a strategic view
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Comfortable contributing to decisions around governance, safeguarding, and charity development
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Collaborative, compassionate, and community‑minded
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Able to bring professional or lived experience that strengthens our Board
Experience in any of the following would be a real help and bonus (but not essential): Charity governance, youth work, mental health, safeguarding, finance, HR, legal, fundraising, community development, project management, or lived experience of the challenges young people face.
If you have passion, commitment, and a desire to help build something beautiful for young people — we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Gain
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The chance to shape a brand‑new youth support service from the ground up
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Experience as a charity trustee (full induction and support provided)
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New skills, confidence, and leadership experience
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A warm, supportive team
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The deep satisfaction of helping create a service that will help young people thrive
Time Commitment
Flexible — around 6–10 hours per month, including bi-monthly Board meetings, and working groups. Most activity can be done remotely, with some in‑person meetings in Newham, London.
Ready to help something beautiful grow?
We’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your up‑to‑date CV and a Covering Letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining:
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Your experience
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Why you’d like to volunteer as a Trustee
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What you feel you could bring to NYCAS
We will review applications on a rolling basis and invite shortlisted applicants to a short initial conversation as the first stage of the recruitment process.
Non Charity Employer
1 - 5
A warm, welcoming space where young people aged 11–25 can get free, confidential counselling, advice and support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Trees for Cities
Salary: Voluntary role, reasonable expenses reimbursed
Location: London with flexibility
Closing Date: 11 March 2026
Trees for Cities is an independent national charity that empowers people to plant and care for trees in towns and cities, targeting places where they have the greatest impact for people and nature. Through trees, we connect people to nature, enrich lives and create leafy, liveable places for today and future generations. In a world facing unprecedented threats from climate change, biodiversity loss and disconnection from nature, our work has never been more urgent.
Since 1993, Trees for Cities has engaged 260,000 people to plant and care for almost 2 million trees across 100 urban areas in the UK and overseas. We are proud to operate at the intersection of social and environmental justice, focusing on communities with the least access to green space and the benefits it brings. To deepen this work, we have developed a new five-year strategy (2025–2030) with the goal of creating a Movement for Urban Trees and Tree Equity. As we enter this ambitious new strategic phase, the new Chair will play a leading role in overseeing its successful embedding and impact.
This is a rare opportunity to lead the Board of a dynamic, growing charity at a pivotal moment. Our Trustees are recruited for their diverse skills and perspectives, and we are proud of our strong governance practices and healthy Board culture. Together, we provide constructive challenge and meaningful support to the executive team, guided by the organisational values that sit at the heart of how we work. We are seeking an exceptional individual to become our next Chair, continuing this work, offering strategic leadership and robust governance to ensure Trees for Cities continues to thrive and grow in impact.
You will bring Board-level experience, including as a Chair, Vice Chair and/or Trustee/Non-Executive Director, and a proven ability to chair Board or committee meetings effectively. With strategic vision and the confidence to navigate complexity, you will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, build consensus and manage diverse perspectives. You will bring a supportive and empowering approach, with a coaching style of leadership that empowers and enables others to thrive. Experience in the environmental, sustainability or urban greening sectors is desirable but not essential; what matters most is your ability to lead with integrity, inspire others and drive impact.
We want our Board to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and those with lived experience of environmental or social injustice. If you are motivated to help shape our next chapter and bring the leadership and experience to guide our ambition, we encourage you to apply.
To read more about our work, the role and how to apply, please download the full appointment brief below.
People Beyond Profit on-line conversations: 17 March - 15 April 2026
CEO online ‘fireside’ conversations: 17 – 24 March 2026
Trees for Cities Interview Dates:
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First stage in-person trustee panel: 27 April 2026
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Final stage coffee with CEO and current Chair on one of the following: 28, 29 April, 5, 6 May 2026.
Thank you!
Newham & Tower Hamlets, London Volunteer • Part‑Time • Board of Trustees
When applying, please specify which voluntary role you are applying for!!!
Help build a charity that changes lives, shifts systems, and opens doors for generations.
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we believe an “accident of birth” should never determine a person’s destination. We are a new London‑based social mobility charity committed to breaking cycles of deprivation through holistic employability, wellbeing, and mentoring programmes that empower adults to thrive.
We are prioritising delivery in Newham and Tower Hamlets — two boroughs that rank among the top 10 most deprived areas nationally for employment and skills. The need here is real. The talent is abundant. The opportunity for impact is extraordinary.
Our vision is to build a flagship model in East London that can grow, evolve, and expand beyond these two boroughs — creating a blueprint for social mobility that transforms communities across the UK.
Through enriching programmes, professional experiences, and empowering support, we champion ambition, connect individuals to meaningful opportunities, and help every person develop, grow, and excel. We believe success should be defined by talent, aspiration, and dedication — never background or circumstance.
We are now recruiting our founding Board of Trustees — compassionate, strategic, values‑driven leaders who want to build something meaningful from the ground up.
You will work closely with the Founder & Executive Director to shape our culture, guide our strategy, and lay the foundations for long‑term impact.
We are recruiting for the following Trustee roles:
1. Chair of the Board
A confident, inspiring leader who can guide the Board, support the Executive Director, and champion strong governance as we grow.
2. Deputy Chair
A collaborative, steady partner who can deputise for the Chair and help drive board cohesion, clarity, and momentum.
3. Treasurer
A financially skilled leader who can oversee our financial strategy, sustainability, and accountability as a start‑up charity.
4. Secretary
A detail‑driven organiser who ensures excellent governance, compliance, and smooth board operations.
5. Trustees (General)
People with skills, experience, or lived experience relevant to a social mobility start‑up — including:
- Community development
- Lived experience of social mobility barriers
- HR, people, and culture
- Fundraising and partnerships
- Operations and governance
- Marketing, communications, and branding
- Programme design and delivery
- Local knowledge of Newham or Tower Hamlets
If you bring passion, integrity, and a commitment to equity, we would love to hear from you.
Why join us?
1. Shape a new charity from day one
Your leadership will directly influence our culture, strategy, and long‑term direction.
2. Champion social mobility where it matters most
Help adults unlock confidence, skills, and opportunities that change the trajectory of their lives.
3. Lead with authenticity and heart
We welcome trustees with lived experience, community roots, and non‑traditional backgrounds.
4. Build a flagship model for national impact
Your work in Newham and Tower Hamlets will lay the foundations for future expansion across the UK.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from people who are:
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Passionate about social mobility, equity, and community empowerment.
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Excited by the challenge of building a start‑up charity.
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Collaborative, reflective, and committed to good governance.
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Able to offer strategic insight, constructive challenge, and supportive leadership.
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Ready to bring their whole self, lived experience, and voice to the table.
We particularly encourage applications from people from working‑class or low‑income backgrounds, people of colour, and those with lived experience of the barriers we aim to dismantle.
Time commitment
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Flexible volunary role with approx around 4–6 hours per month, including quarterly board meetings, occasional working groups, and strategic development sessions.
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Flexible, remote‑friendly, with some in‑person sessions in Newham or Tower Hamlets.
Join us and help build a charity that unlocks potential, transforms futures, and uplifts communities.
Help Us Unlock Potential and Break Down Barriers
If you’re ready to guide a charity with purpose at its core, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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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!
Hey! We’re Urban Youth — and we’re just getting started.
We’re so excited to be launching a brand‑new youth work charity created to give young people across inner London the experiences, opportunities, and space they need to discover themselves and the world around them. A place rooted in care, creativity, belonging, and real connection. A community that feels like home.
And now we’re looking for our first Chair — someone who can help us build the foundations of a movement.
Lead the Board that will shape the future of Urban Youth
Urban Youth is all about possibility. We’re building a youth community where young people can explore who they are, try new things, grow in confidence, and feel part of something bigger. To make that happen, we need a Chair who brings passion, leadership, and a collaborative spirit — someone who can guide us through our start‑up phase and help us build a Board that reflects the energy and diversity of London.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a charity at its very beginning. If you’re excited by purpose, energised by people, and ready to help us make a real difference, we’d love to meet you.
The Role: Volunteer Chair of the Board of Trustees
We’re looking for a forward‑thinking, people‑centred leader who can bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to Urban Youth. You’ll set the tone for our governance, support the early development of the charity, and help us build a Board that is strong, inclusive, and rooted in our mission.
What you’ll be doing
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Leading the recruitment of our brand‑new Board of Trustees (all roles except Treasurer)
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Providing strategic leadership as we establish Urban Youth as a London charity
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Supporting the Founder and CEO as we shape our vision, culture, and long‑term direction
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Ensuring good governance, accountability, and a positive, collaborative Board culture
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Acting as an ambassador for Urban Youth — building relationships, confidence, and momentum
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Guiding the Board to make decisions that centre young people and community impact
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about young people, community, and social change
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Excited by the energy of building something new
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A natural leader who brings people together and inspires trust
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Forward‑thinking, strategic, and comfortable in start‑up environments
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Collaborative, warm, and able to hold space for different voices
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Driven, organised, and committed to making a real difference
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Happy to volunteer their time for a cause that matters
You don’t need decades of board experience — what matters most is your leadership, your values, and your willingness to help us build something meaningful.
What you’ll get
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A defining leadership role in a brand‑new London youth charity
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The chance to shape our Board, culture, and long‑term direction
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A collaborative, passionate team who genuinely value your voice
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The opportunity to create real, lasting impact for young people
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A role that grows with you — and with the movement you help build
Who this is perfect for
Someone who wants to:
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Lead with purpose and heart
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Build something from the ground up
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Champion young people and community
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Bring energy, clarity, and vision to a new movement
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Make a real difference across inner London
If this speaks to you, we want to hear from you.
Ready to help us launch Urban Youth with strength, purpose, and heart
Drop us a message, tell us why this excites you, or just say hi. Let’s build something extraordinary for London’s young people.
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
Positive and engaging youth work activities and programmes that help young people discover themselves, build life skills and help shape their destiny.
Thank you!
Trustee Opportunity at Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire is seeking new trustees to help shape the future of our high-performing advice charity.
With offices in Grantham, Spalding and Stamford, plus outreach centres across the region, we support a population of 225,000 people. Last year, we helped 14,000 clients with 60,000 issues and secured over £7 million of additional income for them. We are here for everyone to help people move on with their lives.
As a trustee, you’d join a well-known, respected charity, influence strategy, strengthen governance and contribute to meaningful change. This is an opportunity to share your expertise with other professional, dedicated trustees, gain valuable experience, build on your leadership and strategy skills, and increase your employability. Prior Board experience is not required.
We welcome expertise in digital media, finance, fundraising, HR, IT, law, marketing, PR, risk management, senior management, local government, or strategy.
What do you need to become a trustee?
Trustees don’t need specific qualifications, but we expect all trustees to have six core skills:
● Insight into the organisation: considering CASL’s objects and its public benefit strategically
● Challenging constructively: clarifying facts; stimulating thought
● Analysing issues: being objective; evaluating risks; using evidence; planning ahead
● Weighing up opinions: using evidence; balancing long- and shortterm; prioritising value
● Interpersonal skills: communicating clearly; listening actively; supporting a healthy culture
● Confidence and self-awareness: collaborating with others; treating everyone with respect.
The Board also values specialist skills as assets among its members:
● experience or qualifications in:
‣ business or charity leadership
‣ equity, diversity and inclusion
‣ facilitation
‣ finance and accountancy
‣ human resources
‣ IT, AI or digital media
‣ law or governance
‣ local government
‣ marketing, PR or communications
‣ risk management, or
‣ strategy development
● past experience as a client or service user of this (or a similar) organisation
● a track record of charitable fundraising, or
● being an effective chair.
Finally, competent trustees should have these six personal qualities to some extent, and demonstrate them in their behaviours:
● Committed - motivated, dedicated, persevering; plays an active role.
● Responsible - accountable, independent, reliable; accepts collective responsibility.
● Trustworthy - ethical, principled; is a critical friend and focuses on continuous improvement.
● Collaborative - team-oriented, approachable; builds relationships and seeks consensus.
● Confident - independent; contributes constructively and expresses opinions courageously.
● Thoughtful - curious, adaptable, open-minded; appropriately challenges the status quo
Please see the attached Information Pack for the Trustee Role Description and how to apply.
Also attached is the Trustee Application Pack and Trustee Recruitment Advert
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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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!
Hey! We’re Urban Youth — and we’re just getting started.
We’re are so excited to be launching a brand‑new youth work charity created to give young people across inner London the experiences, opportunities, and space they need to discover themselves and the world around them. A place rooted in care, creativity, belonging, and real connection. A community that feels like home.
And now we’re looking for our first Treasurer — someone who can help us build strong, confident financial foundations from day one.
Help us create a charity that’s financially secure, transparent, and built to last
Urban Youth is all about possibility. We’re building a youth community where young people can explore who they are, try new things, grow in confidence, and feel part of something bigger. To make that happen, we need a Treasurer who brings expertise, clarity, and a steady hand — someone who can guide our Board and help us grow with confidence and integrity.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a charity at its very beginning. If you’re excited by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help us build something meaningful for London’s young people, we’d love to meet you.
The Role: Volunteer Treasurer
We’re looking for an experienced accountant or finance professional who can lead on all things financial as we establish Urban Youth. You’ll help us build strong systems, ensure good governance, and guide the Board to make informed, responsible decisions that centre young people and long‑term impact.
What you’ll be doing
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Leading the financial set‑up of a brand‑new youth charity
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Developing our early financial policies, processes, and reporting structures
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Providing clear, accessible financial guidance to the Board
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Ensuring we meet all charity finance and reporting requirements
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Supporting the creation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
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Helping us build a financially sustainable organisation from day one
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Acting as a trusted voice on risk, compliance, and long‑term financial health
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who is:
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A qualified or highly experienced accountant
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Confident in charity finance, or excited to apply your skills in a new context
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Passionate about young people, community, and social change
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Forward‑thinking, organised, and able to build systems from scratch
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Collaborative, warm, and able to explain finance in a clear, human way
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Driven to help a new charity grow safely, sustainably, and with impact
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Happy to volunteer their time for a cause that matters
You don’t need previous trustee experience — what matters is your expertise, your values, and your willingness to help us build something extraordinary.
What you’ll get
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A defining leadership role in a brand‑new London youth charity
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The chance to shape our financial systems, culture, and long‑term sustainability
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A collaborative, passionate Board who genuinely value your expertise
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The opportunity to create real, lasting impact for young people
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A role that grows with you — and with the movement you help build
Who this is perfect for
Someone who wants to:
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Use their financial expertise for social good
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Build something from the ground up
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Guide a new Board with clarity and confidence
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Help create a movement that feels modern, inclusive, and alive
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Ensure Urban Youth is financially strong, transparent, and future‑ready
If this speaks to you, we want to hear from you.
Ready to help us build Urban Youth on solid foundations
Drop us a message, tell us why this excites you, or just say hi. Let’s build something extraordinary for London’s young people.
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
Positive and engaging youth work activities and programmes that help young people discover themselves, build life skills and help shape their destiny.
Thank you!
Do you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Spurgeons is seeking new trustees to join our current Board in bringing prayerful wisdom and strategic guidance over the coming years.
Spurgeons is one of the UK’s leading children’s charities, supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families for 150 years. Inspired by Christian faith and our founder Charles Spurgeon, we’re here for all families. Together, we create family hubs where we’re needed most, with counselling, early years and family support. We partner with local councils, churches and communities to care for every family, putting children and young people first in everything we do. Our services also include parenting support and resources, mental health support for children and young people, and working with families affected by domestic abuse and imprisonment.
These services are needed more than ever, and our current strategy focuses on growth, innovating in partnership with churches, developing online family hubs to expand our reach and ensuring fundraising is a strategic priority. We are ambitious and hopeful about how we can grow to make a significant impact on many more children’s lives in the future.
To support Board succession planning, we are seeking to appoint five new trustees with a range of skills and experience including:
· Fundraising and marketing
· Finance
· Children’s services e.g. senior leadership experience within social services, the care sector, local authorities, health, education, or charitable contexts
· Safeguarding
· Cultural change and transformation
Given an occupational requirement for these roles to be filled by Christians, we are seeking candidates with a personal and active Christian faith who are comfortable and aligned with the statement of faith outlined on our website.
In order to build on our Baptist heritage, we are also keen to ensure that at least one of our trustees is a member of, or has a connection with, the Baptist church.
Spurgeons values diversity, promotes inclusion, and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including those with lived experience of children’s support services. We recognise the need to increase the diversity of the Board, for example in terms of age, ethnicity, disability, gender and LGBTQ+ representation.
In terms of location, at present, Board meetings take place in London and committee meetings take place virtually via Teams.
For further information, including full details of how to apply, please see our Appointment Details Pack which can be downloaded from the application resources/ supporting documents section below. Application is by submission of CV and cover letter via email to Laura Bagley at Macaulay Search (please see Appointment Details Pack for contact details).
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 2nd March 2026.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We create family hubs where we’re needed most, so, when a family member needs support, turn to us.
Thank you!
We’re seeking committed new trustees to help guide a small but ambitious charity supporting children and young people with cerebral palsy, ensuring our funds deliver meaningful, life-changing impact.
Our Board is made up of a small, committed group of trustees who bring a mix of professional expertise and personal connection to our cause. Together, we oversee a grant-making charity that has a long heritage and a clear ambition: to increase our income and ensure we can support more children and young people with cerebral palsy in meaningful, practical ways.
Like many small charities, our challenge is balancing strong governance with growth. We are financially stable and well run, but we want to think more strategically about our future: how we prioritise funding, how we grow awareness and income, and how we ensure every grant we make delivers real, lasting benefit for families. The new trustee will play an active role in shaping these conversations and helping the Board move confidently from steady state to sustainable growth.
The role is hands-on and collaborative. Trustees are expected to attend four board meetings a year, contribute thoughtfully to discussion and decision-making, and engage between meetings when specific issues arise. Depending on interest and experience, the new trustee may also be invited to take a lead role in an area of work or join a small working group, for example around fundraising development, investment oversight, or grant assessment.
This is an opportunity to influence how limited charitable funds are used where they matter most. Trustees are directly involved in decisions that enable children to access therapy, specialist equipment, and support that may not otherwise be available. For someone who wants to make a tangible difference, this is a role where your contribution can be clearly seen in the lives of the children and families we support.
The Board values open discussion, shared responsibility, and a supportive culture, making this an especially rewarding role for someone who wants their time and judgement to have genuine impact.
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Thank you!
Are you passionate about Jesus and gospel outreach into London?
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Trustee or as an Independent Sub-Committee Member?
Then London City Mission would like to hear from you!
London City Mission serves the church of London in sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the communities least likely to hear the Gospel.
One in three people don’t have a Christian friend to invite them to church, open a Bible with them, or tell them the good news of Jesus. We want to see that change. The poor areas of London are incredibly diverse, in fact London is the most ethnically diverse in the world, growing at over 100,000 people a year. The world has come to London – we long to see the Gospel taken to the world by working alongside churches to visit homes and go out into the streets of London with the good news of the Gospel.
Our monthly team gatherings are full of testimonies of how God is working amongst the communities least likely to hear the Gospel, and our deep conviction is that much more needs to be done – and can be done – at this urgent hour for London.
We are seeking to make up to five appointments; a mixture of Trustees (likely time commitment: 10-12 days a year) and Independent Sub-Committee Members (likely time commitment: 4 days a year). Individuals who bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Safeguarding – someone with safeguarding expertise who can provide strategic oversight, ensure robust policies and reporting procedures, and champion a culture of safety across the organisation.
HR - someone with HR expertise who can support organisational people practices, strengthen workforce policies, and provide strategic insight on recruitment, performance, and staff wellbeing.
Fundraising – someone with fundraising expertise who can guide income-generation strategy, strengthen donor relationships, and support LCM to diversify and grow its funding base.
Property – someone with professional property expertise who can advise on asset optimisation, and support strategic decisions regarding sales, leases, and maintenance.
Finance – most likely a qualified Accountant with strategic financial leadership skills and a passion to see resources deployed for Kingdom-purpose.
Through these roles the successful candidate will be able to make a difference in London for the salvation of souls and to the glory of God.
We appreciate the rich diversity of our Trustees, Sub-Committee Members and Staff and seek to create a culture where everyone develops and fulfils their potential. We recognise the immense value of different perspectives brought by those with varied backgrounds, characteristics and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community (specifically in our context, individuals of Global Majority Heritage and those at an earlier stage of career).
In order to support greater diversity of experience and career stages, we encourage those earlier in their career to consider an Independent Sub-Committee Member role as a pathway to Trusteeship.
These posts are subject to an occupational requirement that the postholders are practising Christians under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
