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Do you share our vision of affordable and accessible mental health counselling, and want to be at the forefront of our mission to do more, for those in need, through a sustainable charitable enterprise?
Evolve counselling is seeking additional experienced senior leadership professionals to join us as Trustees (voluntary) in general governance roles and also specialists in mental health and counselling therapies (delivery and standards), plus commercial business development – to contribute to our sustainability and growth ambitions.
We are focussed on creating a platform for growth, to meet the surge in demand for counselling therapies. With a recent change of Chair, other new Trustees joining the board, and the retirement of our current CEO on the horizon, this is a time of change and the next three years are crucial for success.
We welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in any of the following areas:
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Business strategy and planning
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Commerce/industry/NHS/Government
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Charitable Governance - and the Nolan Principles of public life
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Working at senior strategic levels within the charity/CIO sector
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Financial management
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Legal expertise
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Experience of leading in health services, mental health, advocacy, or advice services
It is, of course, crucial that all our trustees can commit to bring time, energy, engagement, and expertise to our work. In addition to taking decisions on major matters they participate though committees and working groups, guiding and encouraging the efforts of our small and resolute management team though their own experience and contacts.
Details
Trustee – Evolve Counselling CIO (1181861)
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Location: Remote/Cambridgeshire area
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Voluntary role: Reasonable expenses paid.
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Time commitment: The board meets 4-5 times per year mostly online, with an AGM in person meeting, and four committees meeting at various intervals. An average commitment is about 1-2 days per month outside office hours.
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Term: Negotiable. Trustees generally commit to a three-year term, extendable by re-election.
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Application closing date: Applications are sought on a rolling basis.
About Us:
Evolve Counselling is a long-established charitable social enterprise, providing low cost, affordable or funded mental health counselling to adults in Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. Our counselling community is made up of 50 – 60 qualified self-employed practitioners, working part-time. We deliver talking therapies to adults – online and in person. Our service delivers around five hundred counselling sessions per month to a broad range of individuals, many of whom would not otherwise be able to access counselling support. Evolve also provides supervision, reflective practice, critical incident support, and mental health awareness and related training, to organisations and businesses large and small.
Who we’re Looking For:
Our Trustee Board is currently drawn from the counselling and therapies community, plus commercial, public sector, and other charity backgrounds. Now, with crucial development of the CIO ahead, we are looking for new members to expand the Board to its maximum ten places and to gain skills and insight from an equal, diverse and inclusive group that takes in business skills, knowledge of charities, expertise in health services, and experience of not-for-profit leadership and finances, to make growth plans a reality.
The Board will keep us on track with good governance through oversight of our work and will also help our new CEO to secure a sound financial base from which to grow our operations to meet the ever-increasing demand for our services.
Application process: Please email your CV and letter of application stating why you’d like to become a Trustee at Evolve Counselling and how your skills and experience align with our plans for growth. Following that, our Chair or CEO will be in touch to set up an informal discussion of the role.
Closing date: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, but early application through April/May 2026 is encouraged.
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Do you want to support kidney patients and their families? Do you want to be part of a large team of volunteers, within a national charity? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Welsh kidney patients and their families?
“I draw on my personal experience of kidney disease to support others during their kidney journey; providing information, advice and emotional support to anyone affected by kidney disease” –Volunteer
Organisation
Popham Kidney Support
Organisation Overview
Popham Kidney Support is a leading kidney charity based in Swansea, dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, young people, and adults living with kidney disease across Wales. The charity was founded in 2013 in memory of Paul Popham and received full charitable status in 2015. Its mission is simple: to ensure that no kidney patient faces their journey alone.
The organisation provides a wide range of services designed to support emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing. These include peer mentoring, counselling, Kidney Café support groups, welfare advice, patient grants, education programmes, and wellbeing initiatives such as activity weekends and involvement in transplant sports.
As a trusted voice for kidney patients in Wales, Popham Kidney Support collaborates with clinical teams, other charities, and Welsh communities to advocate for better services and improved patient experience. Its impact has been recognised nationally — in 2025, the charity was honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award for voluntary groups in the UK.
With a growing network of volunteers, peer mentors, supporters, and community partners, Popham Kidney Support continues to expand its reach, championing compassionate, patient‑centred care across Wales
Role Title
Treasurer, Board of Trustees
Location of Position
Wales Wide – Remote. (The Charity is based in Swansea, covers Wales)
Responsible to
Chair of Trustees
Purpose/Summary of Role
The Treasurer is a trustee responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the organisation, ensuring that finances are managed in line with legal requirements, good practice, and the organisation’s charitable aims.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership
- Ensure the organisation’s financial resources are managed responsibly and sustainably.
- Lead on financial strategy, planning, and risk management.
- Oversee the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
Financial Monitoring and Reporting
- Present clear, accurate financial reports to the Board.
- Monitor financial performance and alert the Board to any risks or variances.
- Ensure proper accounting records are kept in line with legal requirements.
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure the organisation complies with financial regulations, charity law, Companies House regulations (if applicable), and funder requirements.
- Support the preparation and submission of annual accounts, reports, and returns.
Internal Processes
- Oversee financial controls, reserves, and investment policies.
- Support staff or volunteers responsible for day‑to‑day financial administration (e.g., bookkeeping, payroll).
Supporting Fundraising & Sustainability
- Provide insight on financial implications of fundraising plans, grants, and new projects.
- Ensure restricted funds are managed and reported correctly.
Time Commitment
Typically 4–8 board meetings per year + financial oversight duties
Person Specification
Essential
- Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
- Ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Commitment to the organisation’s values, aims, and governance responsibilities.
Desirable
- Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW).
- Experience in charity finance, SORP, or non‑profit financial management.
- Familiarity with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage
Training and Support
· PKS Trustee Induction
· Safeguarding
·Various training courses relating to governance
Reimbursement of Expenses- Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Benefits to being a Trustee
Becoming a Trustee with Popham Kidney Support (PKS) means joining a passionate, award‑winning charity dedicated to ensuring that no kidney patient in Wales faces their journey alone. It is a meaningful way to contribute to a cause that transforms lives every day.
1. Make a Tangible Difference to Kidney Patients Across Wales
As a trustee, you directly influence services that support emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing — including peer mentoring, counselling, grants, Kidney Cafés, activity programmes, and more. Your decisions help improve the day‑to‑day lives of children, young people, adults, and families affected by kidney disease.
2. Shape the Strategic Future of an Award‑Winning Charity
Popham Kidney Support has been formally recognised with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service — the highest honour for volunteer groups in the UK. Joining the Board means contributing to a respected, ambitious organisation that continues to expand its impact and drive positive change.
3. Develop High‑Level Leadership & Governance Skills
Trustees gain valuable experience in:
- Strategic and organisational planning
- Financial oversight
- Governance and risk management
- Charity law and regulatory compliance
This is ideal professional development for anyone seeking board-level experience or aspiring to leadership roles.
4. Be Part of a Warm, Supportive Community
At PKS, lived experience, compassion, and community spirit are at the heart of everything we do. As a trustee, you’ll work alongside:
- Dedicated volunteers and peer mentors
- A committed senior team
- Patients and families whose stories inspire change
You join a community that supports each other as much as it supports the people we serve.
5. Strengthen Your Professional Profile
Being a trustee demonstrates:
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Strategic thinking
- Commitment to social impact
It is a strong addition to any CV, career portfolio, or personal development journey.
6. Use Your Skills — or Lived Experience — for Good
Whether your strengths lie in finance, governance, HR, communications, community engagement, healthcare insight, or lived experience as a kidney patient or carer, your voice matters. Trusteeship gives you the chance to use what you know to create real, lasting change.
7. Enjoy Personal Fulfilment Through Purposeful Work
Trustees often describe the role as:
- Inspiring
- Emotionally rewarding
- A unique opportunity to “give back”
- A chance to leave a positive legacy
Your contribution helps ensure that every kidney patient in Wales has access to the support they need — emotionally, physically, and practically.
8. Contribute to a Legacy of Compassion and Progress
PKS was founded in memory of Paul Popham and has grown into a national support organisation. As a trustee, you help carry that legacy forward, ensuring that every person affected by kidney disease feels supported, valued, and empowered.
Application Procedure
·CV to Lynne Orton Chair of Trustees
·Informal interview with Chair of Trustees and CEO
·Trustee application form, DBS & references
·Application presented to board
·Decision communicated in writing from Chair of Trustees
Registered Charity
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The Charity has a simple aim to provide children, youths and adults with kidney disease in Wales to lead a better quality of life.
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