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Trustee

Global Charities

Holborn, Greater London (Hybrid)

WC2H, London

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Disability ∙ Elderly ∙ Housing and Homelessness ∙ Mental Health ∙ Youth and Children

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Global Charities Trustee Role Vacancy

Grant-making and Impact measurements specialism

Role Description

INTRODUCTION

Global Charities (operating name Global’s Make Some Noise) is the official charity of Global, the UK and Europe’s largest Radio and Outdoor company. The Charity brings Global staff and the Global’s amazing brands together to create incredible change for communities right across the UK.

Since 2014, Make Some Noise (MSN) has raised more than £43 million, changed more than 248,000 lives and additionally reached more than 603,000 people through over 755 projects across the UK.

We are seeking an experienced, values-driven and analytically strong individual to join our Board of Trustees, with a particular focus on grant-making, impact measurement and an understanding of diverse and marginalised communities.

You will bring rigorous judgement and constructive challenge to Board discussions, helping to ensure our grant-making decisions are robust and evidence-led, and that the charity maximises its impact for beneficiaries across the UK. This is an exceptional opportunity to use your expertise in support of communities facing some of life's toughest challenges.

GLOBAL’S MAKE SOME NOISE

Global’s Make Some Noise utilises the power and reach of Global’s platforms, talent, and client base to raise vital funds and awareness for the charities we support. We also work closely with Global staff 'Globallers’, to tap into their skills and experience, which allows us to build meaningful training and development opportunities for our small charities and maximise the partnership, events and on-air fundraising opportunities.

We align with Global’s proposition of “national brands delivered locally”, so that we are relevant to audiences in terms of both raising money and supporting local projects. We also align with Global’s culture of Making Everyone’s Day Brighter and work closely across the business to maximise the opportunities under this shared vision.

The Charity works closely with individual radio brands to develop fundraising strategies relevant to their audiences and commercial clients. We continue to focus on growing brand awareness of Global’s Make Some Noise and to innovate our various fundraising streams in order to support small charities that are in need of financial help and align with the Charity’s strategy.

Global’s Make Some Noise actively supports around 100 charities a year, in communities across the UK. These charities are small (under £1million in revenue) but high in impact, and provide critical help for some of the most vulnerable in our society.

We run 3 programmes to build sustainability in small charities:

· An awareness programme to generate much needed publicity and support

· A grants programme to fund vital services and equipment

· A learning and development programme to help upskill charities

Our mission is to ensure that nobody in the UK is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone. We deliver that mission through four key pillars :

· Providing shelter and safety; A safe home is essential, yet millions of people don’t live in one. We work with small charities that exist to support those who have no option but to live on the streets, in temporary accommodation or in unsafe or overcrowded houses.

· Supporting physical and mental health; We fund crucial services to ensure people can access the support they need to feel well. This includes funding hospice and care services, mental health helplines, respite support for people with disabilities and their families, and food banks for those living in poverty.

· Improving life skills; We’re supporting programmes that are dedicated to improving people’s life skills and future opportunities. This includes helping people get the education they need, upskilling them for the future, providing access to wellbeing support, and supporting them into employment.

· Preventing isolation; We recognise how vital it is for people to be connected so we fund crucial projects that prevent isolation. These include community projects that bring people together to build a sense of belonging, as well providing access to devices that support connections and digital skills training.

Our 2025 fundraising appeal for Global’s Make Some Noise raised a record-breaking £4.8million for communities across the UK. You can find out more about our impact here: https://cdn.sanity.io/files/lvz0au6x/production/e2f407d31e35d28769be5008efd248bbdb68f44c.pdf

THE TRUSTEE BOARD

The Trustee Board comprises of a mix of internal (Global employees) and external Trustees, with specialist knowledge aiming to cover different areas across charity governance, finance, grant making, partnerships, content production, staff engagement, fundraising and marketing. The full Board meet five times a year, with four quarterly Board meetings and one Strategy half day. Members of the Finance Committee meet four times a year, ahead of the main Board meeting. Additionally, there is a Nominations Committee, who meet as required to discuss Trustee/Senior Team appointments. Board members are encouraged to attend meetings in person at Global’s offices in Leicester Square or Holborn.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Trustees play an essential role in the governance of the Charity and its future development. The Trustees, while retaining total responsibility for the conduct of Global Charities’ affairs, delegate functions to the executive staff and the Grants Panel. The following matters are key Trustee responsibilities:

· Appointment of Trustees and of the Chair

· Appointment of Grants Panel and the Chair, and approval of Terms of Reference

· Appointment of Finance Committee and the Chair, and approval of Terms of Reference

· Approval of the Terms of Reference of any other Panels or Committees

· Agreement of strategy, and approval of strategic plans

· Approval of the Annual Budget and of all expenditure over £200,000

· Approval of the Annual Report and Accounts

· Appointment of the Auditors

Role Description

· To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving strategic direction to the charity, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.

· To make sure that Global Charities complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

· To make sure the charity uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects and that the charity does not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects.

· To scrutinise Board papers, attend quarterly Board meetings and contribute to discussions and decision-making processes.

· To provide guidance on new initiatives and issues in which the Trustee has special expertise.

· To make sure risk management and control systems are in place, with clear delegated responsibilities to staff for managing and mitigating risk, and to monitor these on an ongoing basis.

· To approve annual charity budgets including approval of Senior Management pay rises and monitor financial performance against these budgets.

· To ensure that Global Charities has policies and practice that mean it is able to recruit, retain and develop high quality people.

· To act as an Ambassador for the charity and establish networks in support of the charity’s strategy and reputation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The Board is looking for an experienced candidate who brings experience across grant-making, impact measurement and understanding of diverse and marginalised communities. A candidate who also has experience in fundraising, particularly how to technical applications from large funders, Trusts or Foundations, would be beneficial but is not an essential element of this role.

Essential Experience and Knowledge

We are particularly looking for candidates with significant experience in one or more of the following:

· Overseeing or managing a grants portfolio, including assessment, due diligence and decision-making

· Developing, delivering or overseeing impact measurement, outcomes frameworks or programme evaluation

· Working at a senior level with or for diverse and marginalised communities

· Operating at a senior level in the charity, foundation or social impact sector.

· Significant charity governance experience and a strong understanding of Trustee responsibilities

Essential Personal Qualities

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

· Strong independent judgement and analytical thinking

· Confidence to offer constructive challenge and to speak up thoughtfully in Board discussions

· The ability to weigh evidence and consider multiple perspectives before reaching a view

· A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

· Collaborative approach and respect for collective Trustee decision-making

· A passion for the aims of Global Charities and an ambition to make the biggest difference possible to the lives of beneficiaries

Desirable Experience

It would be advantageous if the successful candidate also brings one or more of the following:

· Formal safeguarding training and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice

· Understanding of fundraising regulation and fundraising governance

· Experience of charity finance oversight or scrutiny of charity accounts

· Relevant lived experience connected to the communities and cause areas the charity supports (providing shelter and safety; supporting physical and mental health; improving life skills; preventing isolation)

· Experience on committees, panels or boards

· Useful networks within the charity, grant-making or social impact sectors. Grant funding applications through Trusts and Foundations.

· Knowledge of and interest in the voluntary sector more broadly

Indicative Candidate Backgrounds

Candidates might include, but are not limited to:

· A senior leader in a grant-making trust or foundation

· A Director of Programmes, Impact, Grants or Evaluation

· A charity CEO, COO or senior executive with strong programme and impact experience

· An individual with relevant lived experience and strong governance capability

FURTHER INFORMATION:

The Charity has a fundraising subsidiary, Global Charities (Trading) Ltd, whose principal activity is to contribute to the fundraising for Global Charities.

The ultimate control of the Charity is vested in its member, Global Radio Ltd. The member delegates the running of the Charity and the safeguarding of its assets to the Trustees. The assigned Executive for the member is the CEO, Global, who is represented by the Director, Global Goodness.

Trustees do not receive remuneration, as their role is entirely voluntary. They can claim travel expenses to Board meetings and any essential meetings as agreed with the Chair.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please provide a CV and covering statement which outlines;

· Why you would like to be a Trustee for Global's Make Some Noise

· How your experience in grant-making, impact measurement and/or working with marginalised communities would strengthen the Board

· Your relevant career background and how your skills align with this Role Description

· Any relevant lived experience you would bring to the role

CLOSING DATE

Shortlisted candidates will have interviews with Nominations Committee members in June/July 2026. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Organisation

Global Charities View profile

Registered Charity

11 - 20

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Posted on: 03 June 2026

Closing date: 19 June 2026 at 18:00

Tags: Grants

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Board Member

Graeae Theatre Company

London, Greater London (Hybrid) 13.66 miles

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Arts, Culture and Heritage ∙ Disability ∙ Diversity and Inclusion ∙ Youth and Children

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We're looking for new Board Members who are interested in making a real difference to the future of Graeae.

A pivotal member who is recruited for their specialist skills or knowledge and because they are representative of those with a stake or interest in Graeae’s work. In law, Trustees of Graeae have three particular duties – compliance, care and prudence – which are set out in the recruitment pack.

We are interested in hearing from Deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent individuals and looking to recruit 3-4 people with experience in one or more of the following:

Financial management
Law
Producing (commercial and subsidised sectors)
Business planning and management
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Delivering digital projects
Fundraising
HR

Being a Graeae Board Member can be stimulating, challenging and rewarding. It offers the chance to work with a dedicated, committed, resourceful and professional group of people (staff team, Board and advisers) in an innovative and challenging environment.

Application resources

Board Recruitment Information Pack

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Graeae Theatre Company View profile

Registered Charity

11 - 20

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Refreshed on: 21 May 2026

Closing date: 12 June 2026 at 09:00

Tags: Finance, Fundraising, Human Resources, Legal / Law, Business Development, Digital

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Operations Manager of Marketing Department

Quilombo UK

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

Diversity and Inclusion

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About Quilombo UK

Quilombo UK is a social justice organisation dedicated to inspiring individuals to "See, Think, Behave and Speak Differently" about equality, diversity, and inclusion. We create engaging experiences—ranging from our Beyond Bias training to our "Voices for All" podcasts—that raise awareness and empower unheard voices within our diverse communities.

The Marketing department is a cornerstone of our Professional Development Programme (PDP) and Enhanced Professional Development Programme (ePDP). As Head of Marketing, you will lead the integrated Public Relations and Graphic Design teams to create the visual identities, professional portfolios, and public-facing narratives that enable our participants to showcase their talents effectively. By producing high-standard creative work and securing media visibility that documents their professional journey, you directly provide the "proof of impact" required to bridge employment gaps and help career changers and newcomers to the UK overcome discrimination in the job market.

Operations Manager of Department (Marketing)

The Opportunity

This position offers a significant career step-up, providing experience in managing integrated creative operations, brand strategy, and public relations within a social justice framework. In this Operations Manager capacity, you will gain the leadership credentials and strategic oversight necessary to advance your professional trajectory while ensuring the visual and narrative identity of our mission is powerful, consistent, and impactful.

Role Purpose

The Operations Manager of Marketing sits between Directors and Managers, turning high-level creative and communication objectives into clear, deliverable department plans. You will own the direction, structure, and delivery control of both the Graphic Design and PR functions to ensure pace, reliability, and professional excellence across all internal and external outputs.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Strategic Planning: Turning Director objectives (e.g., PDP marketing packs, QMC branding, podcast promotion) into practical departmental plans with synchronized design and PR timelines.
Manager Leadership: Coaching Graphic Design and PR Managers to run projects effectively, ensuring 100% work visibility in MeisterTask.
Brand & Narrative Consistency: Ensuring that visual assets and written communications (press releases, social media, articles) are perfectly aligned with Quilombo UK’s tone and brand standards.
Assurance & Rework Control: Reducing rework by improving initial brief clarity and ensuring time is built into plans for thorough creative and editorial review.
Director Reporting: Providing weekly reports on marketing milestones, media engagement, WIP status, and risks, offering clear recommendations for strategic choices.
Culture & Standards: Ensuring the department aligns with Quilombo UK’s communication standards and professional values.

Additional Professional Benefits

Career Development: A full CV and profile review conducted by our Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams.
Operational Support: Access to the services of the Legal, HR, Research, and Production teams for up to 10 hours per month for professional or departmental support.
Proactive Recruitment: Use of the Talent Acquisition team to actively search out new roles and opportunities via industry portals and LinkedIn.

Financial Incentives: Profit Sharing & Commission

Project Commission: To recognise the transition toward paid work, a commission structure is in place for any paid work carried out.
Head of Department Share: The Ops Mgr receives a 15% share of the commission for work carried out. This percentage is shared between all individuals at the Ops Mgr level working on a specific task.
Business Development Bonus: If work is brought in by the Ops Mgr (rather than a Quilombo UK director), the Ops Mgr will receive an additional 10% commission on top of their standard share.
Payment Terms: Commission is paid upon project completion and after payment is received from the client.

Requirements

Essential

Proven experience in marketing management, graphic design, or public relations.
A portfolio of illustrations, graphics, and/or PR campaigns (press releases, social media strategy) / CV.
Familiarity with design software (Adobe Suite, Canva) and PR/Social Media technologies.
Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks spanning visual and written communication.
Focused, organised, and able to prioritise and execute tasks independently.
To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments.
Strong team player with the ability to lead multiple specialist functions.
A keen eye for aesthetics, detail, and narrative tone.
Excellent communication skills.
Degree in Marketing, Design, Communications, or a related field is a plus.
This is a 100% remote-only position.

Desirable

Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.

Selection Process

Informal interview.
Requirement of two professional references.

Organisation

Quilombo UK View profile

Non Charity Employer

51 - 100

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Posted on: 26 May 2026

Closing date: 24 August 2026 at 11:18

Tags: Marketing

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Outreach Volunteer

Beyond The Streets

Greater London (On-site) 14.68 miles

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Charity Support ∙ Faith-based ∙ Housing and Homelessness

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Do you want to invest your time supporting women who are marginalised in Tower Hamlets? Do you feel called to social justice and want to do something about it? For over 20 years we have been supporting women involved in selling sex. Many of the women credit our Door of Hope project with being key to their sense of wellbeing whilst on the streets and for some, their exit from selling sex.

We are recruiting new volunteers to continue delivering consistent outreach, early morning, and late evening, spanning different days of the week.

We need volunteers to work with the women we support. We are looking for women with:
A vision for reaching out to women involved in/affected by selling sex/sexual exploitation.
Empathy, compassion and a non-judgmental approach.
An ability to build trusting relationships whilst maintaining personal boundaries.

What you can expect from us

An opportunity to work together to see an end to sexual exploitation.
A friendly, supportive, and experienced team.
A positive volunteering environment, including volunteer induction and ongoing supervision and support.
Safeguarding and outreach training
Access to organisational training around working with women, for no fee.

What we ask from you

A regular time commitment to take part in outreach.
Be available to attend Induction and training sessions (including a Christmas social)
A commitment to reflective practice – taking good care of yourself, contributing to team or 1-1 supervision, responding reflectively to your experiences with Door of Hope
An openness to learning and working together.
Availability to attend team training’s 4-5 events a year (usually on a Monday evening)

We are looking for local volunteers:

If you live within 8 miles of Tower Hamlets, we can cover the cost of safe transport home via Taxi.
If you live outside an 8-mile radius of Tower Hamlets it would be helpful if you had access to a car, or be willing to contribute to the cost of a taxi home.

We are now accepting applicants. Please see our website for more details and an application form. Closing date for applications is Midnight Tuesday 9th June 2026, Interview date 18th June 2026.

Due to nature of this role in working alongside women with lived experience of violence against women, this post is restricted to female applicants only under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Organisation

Beyond The Streets View profile

Registered Charity

11 - 20

OUR MISSION is to raise awareness of the sex industry and survival sex, challenge the societal norms that perpetuate harm, and transform responses by

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Refreshed on: 27 May 2026

Closing date: 09 June 2026 at 23:30

Tags: Domestic Violence / Abuse, Engagement / Outreach, Faith-Based, Homelessness, Women's Rights

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Fundraising Volunteer - East Surrey

Cats Protection

England, United Kingdom (On-site) 13.04 miles

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Animal

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Fundraising volunteer

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising volunteers use their passion for cats and people to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need. As a fundraising volunteer we want to support you to fundraise in whatever way suits you best, whether that’s organising a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, completing administration or supporting the development of new fundraising ideas! Whatever your skill set, this could be the role for you!

You can expect us to

Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

This is a really flexible role, you can choose what you’d like to get involved with, for example:

face-to-face fundraising. Organising or helping with fundraising events, running supermarket collections and fundraising stands, monitoring collection tins
online fundraising. Setting up online appeals and writing impactful cat case studies that maximise donations
marketing. Spreading the word about our fundraising activities, for example on social media and with the local press  
completing administration. Processing donations, sorting and recording donated goods, completing Gift Aid paperwork
championing our work. Getting involved with developing new fundraising ideas and increasing community engagement

Time expectation

This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments to suit you. You’ll be part of a team raising vital funds while having fun in the process!

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Application Instructions

Application form to be completed with references.

Organisation

Cats Protection View profile

Registered Charity

501 - 1000

Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats

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Refreshed on: 30 May 2026

Closing date: 14 July 2026 at 10:39

Job ref: East Surrey

Tags: Administration, Advice / Information, Communications, Fundraising, Project Management, Retail / Sales, Volunteering Management, Customer Service, Customer support, Public Relations, Recruitment, Safeguarding, Social Media, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Direct / Supporters, Events / Activities, Regional Fundraising, Digital Fundraising

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Trustee x3

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Charity Support ∙ Youth and Children

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The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is looking for three exceptional Trustees to help realise our vision: a world where children live free from the threat of sexual abuse.

For over 30 years, we’ve led the way in child protection — preventing abuse before it happens, supporting families, influencing policy, and running the world‑leading Stop It Now helpline. Our work is challenging, essential, and life‑changing.

Our charity has recently grown with remarkable pace and purpose. We are proud of the progress we have made and the strong financial footing we now stand on. As several of our long‑serving trustees prepare to retire, we are seeking three exceptional individuals to join our Board and help guide the next stage of our development.

We are now recruiting:

Research Trustee who brings enhanced research expertise to strengthen the Board’s oversight of research strategy, quality, ethics and impact.
Finance Trustee who brings enhanced financial expertise to strengthen the Board’s oversight of financial governance.
Scotland Representative Trustee who is based in Scotland who can strengthen our strategic presence, partnerships and governance within the Scottish context.

If you bring strategic insight, strong leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding children, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Shape the charity’s strategy and culture
Support and challenge the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
Oversee finances, risk, safeguarding, and compliance
Champion our mission and raise our profile
Attend four Board meetings a year (mix of in‑person and online), plus the AGM and relevant committees

This is a voluntary role; reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed.

What You’ll Bring

Passion for protecting children
Strategic thinking and sound judgement
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the Nolan Principles
Ability to collaborate, challenge constructively, and lead with integrity

Why Join Us?

You’ll help steer a pioneering UK charity with national impact, working alongside experts dedicated to keeping children safe. Your contribution will shape prevention efforts today — and protect children for generations.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you share our values and want to play a vital role in child protection, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build a safer future for every child.

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Candidate Pack

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Person Specification - Research Trustee

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Person Specification - Scotland Trustee

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