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Who are Governors for Schools?
Governors for Schools operates across England and Wales to improve educational standards and ensure all children and young people have the chance to realise their full potential.
We believe the key to improving school performance is effective governance. By finding, nurturing and supporting a committed network of governors, we drive positive systematic change that benefits each and every student, regardless of their background.
Governors for Schools recruits and matches volunteers with school governing boards and provides ongoing support.
What’s involved?
There are governor vacancies across England and Wales. Some schools are also looking for remote governors who don't need to live near the school they support.
Governors volunteer at board level to set the strategic vision for their school. This involves constructively challenging current processes, using your unique skills to support senior leaders, and overseeing school finances. You’ll be involved in areas such as monitoring, budget management, and data analysis. As well as putting your expertise to good use, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your professional skills. Ultimately, you’ll work towards facilitating the delivery of a broad and exciting curriculum and oversee wellbeing and inclusion initiatives. Governance represents a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself while making a real impact on the education of children and young people.
Governors work collaboratively with the headteacher and other members of the board, including parents and school staff. In most schools, full board meetings are held termly, as are committee meetings. Many governors will sit on a committee linked to their expertise or interests, such as teaching and learning or finance and resources. In addition to attending meetings, governors will need to read the papers in advance, complete training courses, and occasionally visit their school.
Governors usually support schools for a period of four years and with an estimated time commitment of 7 hours per month. During these hours, you will attend meetings, read papers, attend training sessions, and make occasional visits to school.
Who can be a governor?
The most important part of being a governor is the ability to ask questions, provide support and have the best interests of the school at heart. You don't have to be a parent or have experience in education to become a governor. Schools seek a wide range of skills to support the board, including finance, HR, and data analysis.
Boards also need governors with a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences to ensure a range of perspectives are considered during board meetings.
Schools welcome professional experience, as well as community insight and experience of working collaboratively.
You need to be aged 18 or above and there are certain criminal convictions that would exclude you from the role. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out by the school.
What’s the process?
You can find out more about the school governor role by attending one of our recruitment webinars.
You can complete your online profile on the website, including your motivation to take on the role, your skills and your school preferences. Your regional Partnership Manager will then look at vacancies that match your requirements. Once a school is identified, you will have the opportunity to discuss the role with them in more detail, visit the school, and observe a meeting. If appointed, a DBS check will take place and, in some cases, the school will seek references.
Ongoing support
Governors for Schools isn’t just a matching service. We want to help you thrive in your role through bespoke and ongoing support. We provide eLearning and monthly webinars covering a variety of topics to increase your knowledge of the education sector and governance. You’ll also have access to The Key for School Governors, an information hub designed to show new governors the ropes and offer a useful point of reference for existing governors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Treasurer – The Lysene Cultural Foundation
Approx. 4–8 hours per month • Flexible • Founding Governance Role • REMOTE
Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,
As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking a dedicated volunteer Treasurer to join us at this formative moment and help establish the financial foundations of a new cultural charity.
The Lysene Cultural Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.
As we build this new institution, we are looking for a Treasurer who can help ensure that our financial stewardship is as strong and elegant as the artistic traditions we champion.
About the Role
We are seeking a volunteer Treasurer who will:
Lead on the financial setup of the Foundation, including early systems, processes, and reporting.
Oversee financial governance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with charity regulations.
Support the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for our launch and early programmes.
Work collaboratively with the Chair, trustees, and advisors.
Dedicate approximately 4–8 hours per month, with full flexibility around schedule and involvement.
Bring integrity, clarity, and a commitment to the responsible stewardship of charitable resources.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial architecture of a new cultural foundation from its earliest days.
Our Vision
The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through accessible cultural programmes, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.
Your work as Treasurer will ensure that this vision is supported by strong, transparent, and sustainable financial foundations.
An Invitation
If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your financial expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.
Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship—one that will flourish for generations.
Offering accessible educational programmes, exhibitions, publications, & artistic opportunities that increase public understanding of Renaissance arts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Company Secretary – The Lysene Cultural Foundation
Approx. 4–8 hours per month • Flexible • Founding Governance Role• REMOTE
Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,
As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking a dedicated volunteer Company Secretary to join our founding Board and help establish the governance structures that will support this new cultural charity for years to come.
The Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.
To ensure that our governance is as orderly and harmonious as the artistic ideals we champion, we are seeking a Company Secretary who can guide us through the essential processes of incorporation, compliance, and board administration.
About the Role
We are seeking a volunteer Company Secretary who will:
Lead on the establishment of governance frameworks, policies, and statutory records.
Ensure the Foundation meets its legal and regulatory obligations as a charitable organisation.
Support the Board by preparing agendas, maintaining minutes, and ensuring effective communication.
Provide guidance on best practice in charity governance and organisational structure.
Work collaboratively with the Chair, Treasurer, and fellow trustees.
Dedicate approximately 4–8 hours per month, with full flexibility around schedule and involvement.
Bring clarity, organisation, and a commitment to good governance.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the administrative and legal foundations of a new cultural institution from its earliest days.
Our Vision
The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through accessible cultural programmes, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.
Your work as Company Secretary will ensure that this vision is supported by strong governance, clear processes, and a well‑structured organisation.
An Invitation
If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your organisational and governance expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.
Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship—one that will flourish for generations.
Offering accessible educational programmes, exhibitions, publications, & artistic opportunities that increase public understanding of Renaissance arts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee – Ukrainian Institute London
Ukrainian Institute London (UIL) is an independent charity dedicated to advancing public education in the United Kingdom by broadening knowledge and understanding of Ukraine. It champions Ukrainian culture and shapes the conversation about Ukraine in the UK and beyond, bringing together experts, creatives, policymakers, and active citizens to explore Ukrainian perspectives on global challenges. Through its programme of public events, projects, educational courses, and digital content, UIL works across the fields of arts, culture, language, and current affairs. The UIL highlights Ukraine’s expertise and experience to emphasise the urgency of international solidarity in support of democratic security in Europe and beyond.
UIL is seeking to appoint two new Trustees. As a Trustee, you will help shape the strategic direction of the organisation, ensure strong governance, safeguard UIL’s independence and integrity, and support its long-term sustainability. Trustees also act as ambassadors for the Institute, helping to build relationships, raise our profile, and support funding and partnership opportunities.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
knowledge of Ukraine and its place within wider European and international cultural contexts;
fundraising and income generation, including trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate sponsorship, or individual giving;
developing or supporting fundraising strategies;
charity governance and trustee experience;
arts, culture, heritage, or international cultural relations;
finance, law, organisational development, or strategy;
communications, marketing, partnerships, or audience development;
digital engagement and organisational sustainability.
We value a wide range of perspectives and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Time commitment:
Four Board meetings per year, each approximately 2 hours, plus preparation time.
Review and input into key governance documents, such as the Annual Report.
Fundraising support, including meetings with potential donors and strategic advice to the Director and the UIL operations team.
Attendance at key UIL events, where possible.
Representation of the UIL at occasional meetings with partners or public-facing events.
Occasional ad hoc engagement, such as strategic advice on issues within the individual trustee’s area of expertise.
Overall, the commitment is expected to average approximately 1-2 days per month (which includes attendance at UIL events) and can easily fit in with other commitments.
This is a voluntary and unpaid role. Expenses are not reimbursed.
This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in strengthening a leading cultural charity and supporting its mission to promote Ukrainian culture, knowledge, and dialogue in the UK and beyond.
How to apply
Please read the Trustee Role Description before submitting your application.
To apply, please complete the online application form and upload your CV (PDF format). We do not require a separate covering letter.
CV Submission
Please upload your CV as a PDF file:
Saved using your full name (e.g. Firstname_Lastname_UIL_Trustee.pdf)
Including your full contact details, including phone number
Key dates
Closing date for applications: 31 March 2026
Interviews: April 2026
We aim to appoint at least one trustee by 15 April 2026.
Please note
Files submitted will be used solely for recruitment purposes.
All application materials will be handled in accordance with data protection requirements and deleted after the recruitment process has concluded.
You will receive confirmation once your application form has been submitted successfully.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Ramblers are Britain's biggest and most vibrant walking community. The Area Secretary is a key member of the Sussex leadership team, working with the Chair to ensure the team runs smoothly including managing meeting logistics and communicating with Groups in the Area.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
The Ramblers help everyone, everywhere, enjoy walking and protects the places we all love to walk. By volunteering as Area Secretary you will be paying a vital role in making sure we can achieve this. Running an efficient Sussex Area Ramblers leadership team is critical to the effectiveness of our organisation, and is part of the overall Ramblers governance. The Area Secretary is a pivotal position on the leadership team and ensures that we meet our obligations efficiently and effectively .
The ideal candidate is likely to have a passion for walking and the outdoors and a familiarity with the activities of the Ramblers and of the Sussex Area. The position is suitable for someone who is highly reliable, capable of taking initiative and with a track record of getting things done. You will need to be well-organised, good at building relationships with other members of the leadership team including the Chair, have fluent writing skills and be confident in producing agendas and decision records. You should be computer-literate and preferably have experience of using audio-visual meeting support equipment and desktop publishing software.
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Are you committed to supporting the emotional wellbeing of survivors and marginalised communities through culturally informed therapeutic practices? Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is seeking a skilled Clinical Lead, Cultural & Emotional Therapy Liaison to join our founding volunteer team. This critical role ensures that all clinical and therapeutic support offered to members is safe, effective, culturally responsive, and aligned with the CIC’s survivor-led, values-driven mission.
As Clinical Lead, you will provide professional oversight, guidance, and liaison for all cultural and emotional therapy initiatives within the organisation. You will work closely with membership, engagement, and programme teams to ensure services are trauma-informed, culturally competent, and responsive to the needs of survivors, young people, and marginalised communities. This role blends strategic leadership, operational management, and community-facing support to build safe, transformative, and accessible therapy systems.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential / Highly Valued Experience
Desirable / Can Be Developed
Role assumes senior-level competence; scope may evolve with organisational growth
Qualifications
Current professional qualification and registration with a recognised regulatory body (as listed above)
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
What This Role Offers You:
What This Role Is Not For:
If you are ready to guide, shape, and oversee culturally-informed therapeutic support while making a tangible social impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a key leader in building safe, transformative systems for survivors and communities.
A Final Word
Care is always about people, never just processes.
Trust grows through compassion, professionalism, and accountability.
Confidentiality is part of safeguarding, not an afterthought.
Respect, cultural awareness, and emotional safety are what sustain meaningful therapeutic relationships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overall Responsibility for Coordinating the service delivery and impact measurement of a chosen charity project on a day-to-day basis.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be instrumental in the growth and development of a fast-growing women & children’s charity. We are looking for someone to be an integral part of our team by ‘masterminding’ all aspects of running a chosen community project.
With your positive approach, you will enjoy working proactively and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks and respond to the day to day needs of the programme. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and get conversations going with a wide range of people. You will lead and coordinate a team of volunteers in the implementation and provision of a responsive, high quality and service user-focused project.
Please find full Job description and Person Specification Attached.
To be a lifeline for disadvantaged women, children & families, supporting & empowering them to overcome barriers & increase the quality of their life



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Job description
�� Guardian Light Foundation Board of Directors – Roles, Expectations & Benefits ��
Our Mission
Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless and abused children, teenagers, and struggling single-parent families. We provide safe housing, education, career pathways, legal aid, and life-skills support to help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.
We are building not just an organisation — but a movement of hope, empowerment, and social impact.
�� BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)
Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.
�� Core Expectations
Fundraising Commitment:
Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
Each member is required to make a personal monthly donation to the organisation (amount optional but meaningful).
Time Commitment:
Minimum of 20 hours per month, including board meetings, subcommittee work, fundraising events, and strategic planning.
Ambassadorship:
Represent GLF publicly as a visible ambassador at community events, speaking engagements, and networking functions.
Governance & Accountability:
Ensure the organisation operates ethically, transparently, and in alignment with its mission and legal obligations.
Strategic Leadership:
Contribute skills, knowledge, and professional networks to advance the organisation’s growth, partnerships, and visibility.
Passion for the Mission:
Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.
�� OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS
Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.
Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.
Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.
Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.
Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.
Personal Fulfilment: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing the narrative for children and families in need.
�� IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE (For All Roles)
We are looking for leaders who are:
Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.
Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.
Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.
Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.
Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.
Position: Board of Director - Vice-Chairperson (Unpaid Volunteer Role)
Reports to: Board Chairperson
Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)
Responsibilities:
Support the Chairperson and act in their absence.
Ensure all board decisions are actioned efficiently.
Oversee special committees and task forces.
Assist with performance evaluations of executive staff.
Provide leadership continuity during transitions.
Requirements:
Strong leadership and organisational skills.
Prior experience in management or board governance.
Benefits:
Executive leadership recognition.
Key role in succession planning and governance strategy.
Access to leadership networks and visibility opportunities.
At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.
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Guardian Light Foundation Board of Directors – Roles, Expectations & Benefits Our Mission
Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless and abused children, teenagers, and struggling single-parent families. We provide safe housing, education, career pathways, legal aid, and life-skills support to help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.
We are building not just an organisation — but a movement of hope, empowerment, and social impact.
BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)
Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.
Core Expectations
Fundraising Commitment:
Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
Each member is required to make a personal monthly donation to the organisation (amount optional but meaningful).
Time Commitment:
Minimum of 20 hours per month, including board meetings, subcommittee work, fundraising events, and strategic planning.
Ambassadorship:
Represent GLF publicly as a visible ambassador at community events, speaking engagements, and networking functions.
Governance & Accountability:
Ensure the organisation operates ethically, transparently, and in alignment with its mission and legal obligations.
Strategic Leadership:
Contribute skills, knowledge, and professional networks to advance the organisation’s growth, partnerships, and visibility.
Passion for the Mission:
Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.
OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS
Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.
Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.
Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.
Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.
Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.
Personal Fulfilment: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing the narrative for children and families in need.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE (For All Roles)
We are looking for leaders who are:
Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.
Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.
Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.
Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.
Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.
Position: Board of Director - Treasurer (Unpaid Volunteer Role)
Reports to: Board Chairperson
Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)
Responsibilities:
Oversee all financial matters including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with statutory financial regulations and charity law.
Work closely with auditors and the Finance Committee.
Present financial reports at each board meeting.
Support fundraising and resource management strategy.
Requirements:
Background in finance, accounting, or business administration.
Knowledge of charity finance and UK financial reporting standards.
Integrity and attention to detail.
Benefits:
Direct influence over financial sustainability and impact measurement.
Recognition in philanthropic financial management networks.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid volunteer position.
At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.
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Chief Operating Officer (Volunteer Role)
SUNSHINE Charity – Ending Loneliness for Londoners and Beyond
Do you believe no one should feel alone?
At SUNSHINE Charity, we’re a grassroots, volunteer‑powered start‑up building something bold, hopeful, and deeply human — a movement to end loneliness for Londoners and, one day, far beyond. We’re at the very beginning of our journey, and the foundations we lay now will shape everything we become.
To build a strong, stable, and compassionate organisation — one capable of real, lasting impact — we need someone extraordinary.
We need you!!!
Why This Role Matters
Loneliness is silent, but its impact is loud. It affects mental health, physical wellbeing, confidence, and hope. Every day, thousands of people in our city feel invisible — and SUNSHINE exists to change that.
But meaningful change requires more than passion. It requires structure. It requires systems. It requires operational leadership that ensures everything we do is safe, effective, and sustainable.
As our Chief Operating Officer, you will help build the engine that powers SUNSHINE. Your leadership will ensure our people, services, and projects run smoothly — today and as we grow.
Your work will help someone feel less alone.
What You’ll Lead
This is not just a role — it’s a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.
You will:
Design and oversee SUNSHINE’s operational framework, ensuring we run efficiently, ethically, and sustainably.
Develop systems, processes, and policies that support volunteers, services, and organisational growth.
Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to turn strategy into action.
Support and coordinate teams across the charity, ensuring clarity, communication, and alignment.
Lead on risk management, safeguarding, compliance, and quality assurance, ensuring we operate safely and responsibly.
Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Help shape the long‑term operational vision, ensuring SUNSHINE can scale with confidence and compassion.
This is a role for someone who believes operations are not just logistics — they are the foundation that makes impact possible.
Who You Are
You’re someone who:
Loves bringing structure, clarity, and organisation to ambitious missions.
Believes deeply in kindness, connection, and purpose.
Has experience in operations, leadership, project management, or organisational development.
Thrives in start‑up environments where initiative, creativity, and adaptability matter.
Understands how to build systems that support people and empower teams.
Wants to help build something that will grow long after the first foundations are laid.
Is motivated by purpose — by the chance to make a difference that truly matters.
Most importantly, you’re someone who wants to help create a future where no one feels alone.
Why Join SUNSHINE?
Because this is your chance to:
Shape the entire operational backbone of a brand‑new charity.
Build systems that help people connect, grow, and thrive.
Work alongside passionate, hopeful, determined people.
Know that your leadership directly helps end loneliness.
Be part of something bigger than all of us.
Your structure will help someone feel supported. Your systems will help someone feel safe. Your leadership will help someone feel less alone.
We Need You — Now
We are at the beginning of our journey, and strong operations will be the lifeline that helps us grow. If you’ve ever wanted to use your skills to create real, lasting change, this is the moment.
If your heart is saying “yes,” then you have a heart of gold — and we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short statement about why this role speaks to you. We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.
Come help us bring SUNSHINE into the lives of those who need it most.
Together, we can end loneliness.
Together, we can bring the sunshine back.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Service (Volunteer Role)
SUNSHINE Charity – Ending Loneliness for Londoners and Beyond
Do you believe no one should feel alone?
At SUNSHINE Charity, we’re a grassroots, volunteer‑powered start‑up building something bold, hopeful, and deeply human — a movement to end loneliness for Londoners and, one day, far beyond. We’re at the very beginning of our journey, and what we build now will shape everything that comes next.
To make this mission real, we need someone exceptional. Someone who can help us design, deliver, and grow the services that will change lives.
We need you!!!
Why This Role Matters
Loneliness is silent, but its impact is loud. It affects mental health, physical wellbeing, confidence, and hope. Every day, thousands of people in our city feel invisible — and SUNSHINE exists to change that.
But meaningful change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through thoughtful, compassionate, well‑designed services that meet people where they are.
As our Head of Service, you will shape the very heart of what SUNSHINE offers. Your leadership will determine how people experience support, connection, and community through us.
You will help someone feel seen again.
What You’ll Lead
This is not just a role — it’s a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.
You will:
Design and develop SUNSHINE’s core services — from concept to delivery.
Create a service model that is compassionate, accessible, and grounded in real human need.
Build the systems, processes, and frameworks that ensure quality, safety, and consistency.
Work closely with volunteers and partners to bring services to life in a sustainable, scalable way.
Monitor impact and continuously improve, ensuring our services genuinely reduce loneliness.
Champion the voice of the people we support, making sure their experiences shape everything we do.
This is a role for someone who sees service design as a powerful tool for human connection.
Who You Are
You’re someone who:
Cares deeply about people and community.
Believes in kindness, dignity, and the power of human connection.
Has experience in service design, service delivery, programme management, or community support.
Thrives in start‑up environments where creativity, flexibility, and initiative matter.
Wants to build something that will grow long after the first foundations are laid.
Is motivated by purpose — by the chance to make a difference that truly matters.
Most importantly, you’re someone who wants to help people feel less alone.
Why Join SUNSHINE?
Because this is your chance to:
Shape the entire service offering of a brand‑new charity.
Build impactful, human‑centred services from scratch.
Work alongside passionate, hopeful, determined people.
Know that your work directly helps end loneliness.
Be part of something bigger than all of us.
Your leadership will help someone feel connected again. Your ideas will help someone rediscover hope. Your service model will help someone feel less alone.
We Need You — Now
We are at the beginning of our journey, and our services will be the lifeline that helps us launch. If you’ve ever wanted to use your skills to create real, lasting change, this is the moment.
If your heart is saying “yes,” then you have a heart of gold — and we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short statement about why this role speaks to you. We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.
Come help us bring SUNSHINE into the lives of those who need it most.
Together, we can end loneliness.
Together, we can bring the sunshine back.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cardinal Hume Centre is looking for two new trustees to help break the cycle of homelessness for children, young people and families.
Based in Westminster, we support more than 1,400 children, young people and families each year who are facing homelessness and poverty. Through personalised, wraparound services, we work alongside people to build stability, confidence and the foundations for longterm independence — tackling homelessness now to prevent it in the future.
We are recruiting for two complementary trustee roles:
A trustee with lived experience.
We are looking for another trustee whose personal experience of challenges such as homelessness or insecure housing, migration, poverty or longterm unemployment can help ground our decisions in what truly works. Your insight will strengthen the voice of past, present and future clients at Board level and help us become a more inclusive, responsive organisation.
A trustee with senior estates, building or facilities expertise.
The Centre owns a large site in central London and is developing a longterm vision for how it can best support our mission over the next 10–15 years. We are seeking someone who can guide, support and challenge our thinking as we plan for the future of our buildings and facilities.
We are deeply committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity, experience and strength of the community we serve.Around 85% of our clients are from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, and many live with disabilities — perspectives that are not yet fully represented on our Board.We strongly encourage applications from people whose experiences or backgrounds are underrepresented in charity leadership.
Trustees receive a full induction, training and ongoing support. We cover all reasonable expenses — including travel and caring costs — and can learn and make adjustments so every trustee can participate fully, confidently and on an equal basis.
If you share our belief in dignity, welcome and potential- and want to help shape a compassionate, inclusive Centre - we would love to hear from you.
The role closes on Monday 11 May 2026. For further information, please read the job pack.You can contact the CEO for an informal conversation
The Centre enables families, children and young people to overcome poverty and avoid homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Build the Bridge to What’s Possible: Join Us as Head of Volunteering - VOLUNTEER ROLE
They say the first step is the hardest. We need you to make sure no one has to take it alone.
In East London, there is a massive pool of untapped brilliance—adults who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). These are individuals with dreams, skills, and potential, often held back by systemic barriers and a lack of a professional network.
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we are a growing social mobility charity dedicated to changing that narrative. We are looking for a visionary Head of Volunteering to join our founding team and build the engine that will drive our mission forward.
The Vision: From "Hard-to-Reach" to "Hard-to-Ignore"
We don't just want a "volunteer list"—we want a movement. As our Head of Volunteering, you will be the architect of a world-class volunteering programme designed specifically to support adults in their journey toward meaningful employment and education.
Your Mission:
Lead the Strategy: Design and implement a robust recruitment strategy to attract high-calibre mentors, coaches, and industry experts.
Create the Blueprint: Build the systems for seamless onboarding, ensuring our volunteers are trained to handle the unique challenges and sensitivities of working with NEET adults.
Cultivate a Culture of Impact: Develop retention initiatives that keep our volunteers engaged, making them feel like true partners in our participants' success stories.
Shape the Legacy: As a key leader in a small, hungry organisation awaiting charity status, your voice will directly influence our long-term growth and social impact.
Who You Are:
You are a leader who understands that social mobility isn't about "charity"—it's about opportunity.
A Strategic Builder: You love the "blank canvas" phase and have the grit to build processes where none exist.
Community-Minded: You know East London's heartbeat and can find volunteers in boardrooms, community hubs, and everywhere in between.
People-Centric: You are an expert at managing relationships and understand how to inspire busy professionals to give their time effectively.
Mission-Driven: You believe that being NEET is a circumstance, not a destiny, and you are ready to prove it.
Why Now?
Joining a small organisation at this stage means you won't just be a cog in a machine—you will be the person who builds the machine. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate and the satisfaction of seeing the immediate impact of your work on the lives of adults right here in our community.
Help us turn "Potential" into "Progress."
Apply to Lead
If you have the experience to lead and the heart to serve, we want to meet you. Please reach out with a summary of your experience and why social mobility for adults matters to you.
Unlock YOUR Potential:
Redefining the Future of East London’s Workforce.
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The Willats Trust is a grant-making, cross-denominational Christian charity with a vision to see our estates and most deprived communities around the UK transformed by the love of Jesus.
Our mission is to fund relational evangelism through local expressions of church, by working with like-hearted partners to share the good news of Jesus in the areas of greatest deprivation across the UK.
Since our establishment in 1858, sharing the Gospel in these communities has always been our priority. Thanks to the generosity of Mr Willats, who gifted a significant property portfolio to the charity at its inception, we have been able to use funds generated from this property portfolio to finance grant-making to support evangelists, church planters, or other activities related to evangelism and making disciples in the top 20% areas of deprivation across the UK.
Following a strategic review in 2025, we have an ambition to more than double the amount we award in grants from £500,000 to £1m a year. Over the next ten years, we want to see more thriving Jesus-centric churches planted in our areas of greatest deprivation and led by people who look like the communities they are serving. This means part of our grant-making supports immediate tactical needs, but part of our grant-making also seeks to influence the underlying factors which will enable the long-term fulfilment of our vision.
We believe the kingdom of God works best when we all bring what is in our hand and let God do the multiplication. Our posture is to come alongside like-hearted partners who share the same vision and work together in partnership to support and equip those God has called to these communities.
We are seeking to make two Trustee appointments. Individuals who bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Mission-related: someone with lived experience of planting, leading or supporting Jesus-centric churches in communities experiencing significant deprivation. You will probably also carry a sense of calling that is bigger than a single geographic area and will be able help us think strategically about how we use our resources to contribute to increased church planting and evangelism in our areas of greatest deprivation, alongside others, over the next decade and bring deep relationships with others already serving in this space.
- Commercial property: someone with professional property expertise relating to exiting portfolios of residential and non-purpose-built HMO properties, or property development, who can advise on asset optimisation and property exits over the coming years, which will enable us to give more money away.
- Legal, financial or HR: individuals with strategic leadership skills and a passion to see resources deployed for Kingdom-purpose.
The time commitment required of a Trustee is usually likely to equate to approximately 6-8 days per year.
It’s a crucial and exciting time in the history and further development of The Willats Trust. By being a Trustee you will be able to make a difference across the UK and get to have a ringside seat to see what God is doing, as we know his heart is always for the most overlooked and forgotten. We are full of expectancy for what God is going to do in this current season and want to play our small part in this, alongside others.
We appreciate the rich diversity of our Trustees 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, women, individuals of Global Majority Heritage and those from non-Anglican church worshipping backgrounds).
Please note that this role has an Occupational Requirement to be a committed Christian as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date: 12 noon BST on Friday 8th May 2026.