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Hope Nottingham CIO is seeking a prayerful, inspiring and committed Chair of Trustees to lead our Board as we continue growing communities of hope across Nottingham. As a Christian charity, we are motivated by our faith to serve local people with compassion, practical support and encouragement, helping to reduce poverty, overcome loneliness and create places where people can belong and flourish. This is a significant opportunity to help steward a well-known and respected, local charity rooted in Christian values, community transformation and lasting hope.
As Chair, you will provide wise, inclusive and faith-filled leadership to the Board, helping trustees govern well, stay focused on the charity’s purposes and work closely with the Chief Executive Officer in a relationship marked by encouragement, accountability and trust.
We are looking for someone with strong people skills, leadership experience and sound judgement, who has either chaired a board before or is ready to step confidently into the role. You will bring a heart for our mission and the ability to combine strategic thinking with humility, collaboration and a genuine desire to serve. We would particularly welcome someone who can help us live out our Christian ethos in ways that are welcoming, practical and full of hope.
Principal responsibilities
· Provide confident, inclusive and faith-shaped leadership to the Board, enabling trustees to fulfil their duties well and contribute effectively.
· Ensure the charity remains true to its charitable purposes, Charity Governance Code, Christian ethos, vision, values and commitment to public benefit.
· Work closely with trustees and the Chief Executive Officer to shape strategy, monitor progress and support the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the charity.
· Support the Chief Executive Officer through regular communication, encouragement, accountability and constructive challenge, while maintaining clear boundaries between governance and operational management.
· Chair meetings well, ensuring trustees are well informed, discussion is balanced, all voices are heard and decisions are taken in the best interests of the charity.
· Support the development and effectiveness of the Board through recruitment, induction, succession planning and regular review of contributions and effectiveness.
· Act as a credible ambassador for the charity
· This post has an occupational requirement to be a committed Christian, in line with Hope Nottingham’s purpose to advance the Christian faith. It requires an understanding of, and active commitment to, the Christian ethos of the charity.
Essential: Previous Chair and/ or board or experience. You may not have had previous Chair experience but must be an experienced trustee with sound knowledge of governance and an understanding of the charity, faith or community sector.
Time commitment: This is a voluntary role. The Chair will have the time to get to know the organisation, attend in person evening board meetings in Beeston (bi-monthly), prepare for meetings, meet monthly with the Chief Executive (can be online) and be available for ad-hoc discussions and act as ambassador at occasional events as needed.
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CHAIR OF TRUSTEES – Rivertime Boat Trust (Henley-on-Thames)
Rivertime Boat Trust is an award winning Henley-based charity giving disabled and disadvantaged children and adults access to the River Thames aboard our purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible boat. We are seeking an inspiring Chair of Trustees to lead our board through an exciting period of growth, including the launch of a second, electric-powered boat.
ABOUT US
Founded in 2006 by Pat and Simon Davis, the Charity launched Rivertime, a bespoke wheelchair-accessible motor cruiser, in 2008. She has since welcomed over 35,000 passengers, including 2,500 in 2025 alone. Accredited for Learning Outside the Classroom, we also run immersive river-based learning for SEND school children in partnership with local education teams.
Our 2025 evaluation showed that time on the water helps children and young people with special educational needs meet academic, health and wellbeing goals. It also supports their sensory, communication and behavioural needs. Full wheelchair access means every young person can take part equally. Our new electric boat will extend where we operate and how many people we can reach.
THE ROLE
Commitment: approx. 5 days per month, plus four trustee meetings a year
Location: Henley area (board meetings and events in person)
Term: Three years, renewable by mutual consent
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Governance
- Lead the board to deliver the Charity's mission, setting agendas focused on strategy, performance, culture, stakeholders and accountability
- Run fair, focused meetings where every trustee's view is heard and valued
- Ensure a balanced board with the right mix of skills and experience
- Oversee trustee induction, development and regular Board Effectiveness Reviews
- Ensure trustees receive accurate, timely information to make sound decisions
- Guide and support the Charity Manager, Managing Skipper, staff and volunteers
- Ensure legal and financial compliance and the highest standards of integrity and risk management
Fundraising
- Lead fundraising from major donors, trusts and corporate partners
- Use personal and professional networks to open doors to new funding
- Host and speak at fundraising and charity events
Advocacy
- Act as the public face and lead ambassador for the Charity
- Build strong links with community leaders, local government and media
- Speak with passion and authority on the issues facing disabled and disadvantaged people
ABOUT YOU
- Well connected with business leaders, donors and influential communities
- A track record of securing major gifts or sponsorships (advantageous)
- A genuine commitment to improving the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and adults
- Natural authority and presence, with excellent listening skills and the ability to unite a board
- A strong understanding of corporate governance and the statutory duties of a Chair and trustees
- A strategic thinker who balances long-term vision with effective oversight and risk management
- A business perspective, financial acumen and a commercial mindset
- The time and commitment to attend meetings in person
FIND OUT MORE ON OUR WEBSITE
OUR MISSION To give disabled and disadvantaged adults, children and young people the chance to build a lasting connection with the River Thames.


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The Lamport Hall Preservation Trust is seeking new Trustees to help shape the
future of one of Northamptonshire's most significant heritage and education trusts.
The Trust not only supports the preservation of the historic Lamport Hall Estate, its
collections and landscape, but also has a long-standing commitment to education,
learning and public engagement. Through a wide range of educational initiatives,
the Trust works with schools, colleges, universities and cultural organisations to
create opportunities for learning, research and creative practice in a unique
environment.
The Role
As a Trustee, you will help guide the strategic direction and governance of the Trust,
ensuring that its charitable objectives are delivered effectively and sustainably.
Trustees are responsible for:
Supporting the conservation and development of Lamport Hall and its estate;
Promoting the Trust's educational and charitable activities;
Ensuring good governance and compliance with charity regulations;
Overseeing the Trust's financial sustainability and long-term planning;
Acting as ambassadors for the Trust and its mission.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who share our passion for heritage,
education and community engagement. Experience in areas such as education,
culture, fundraising, finance, law, property, business, marketing or environmental
management would be particularly valuable. In particular, we are keen to hear
from candidates with expertise in financial management, investment,
endowment management, or charitable finance. As the Trust seeks to secure its
long-term sustainability and enhance its charitable impact, individuals with
experience of financial strategy, investment oversight, accounting, banking, wealth
management, or governance of charitable assets would make a valuable contribution
to the Board. Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential.
We are looking for people who can:
Think strategically and contribute independent judgement;
Work collaboratively as part of a board;
Support the Trust's charitable and educational ambitions;
Commit time to meetings and occasional events throughout the year.
Why Become a Trustee?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the preservation of an
important historic estate while helping to inspire and educate future generations
through a diverse programme of cultural and educational activities.
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Join us in shaping the next chapter at Harrison Housing
We have a proud history, a clear purpose and an ambitious future.
We are looking to recruit a Chair of Trustees
Founded in 1869, Harrison Housing supports older people through almshouse and social housing. Today, we provide 75 sheltered homes and 19 general-needs homes, and manage a further 139 properties across London for other almshouse providers. Our purpose is safe, well-maintained homes for older people in housing and financial need and our vision is supporting residents to live independently. We are building on our strong foundations to support more people, strengthen almshouse partnerships and improve our homes and services.
Chair of Trustees
We are seeking an inspiring, collaborative and strategic leader to chair our Board and help shape Harrison Housing's next chapter. You will lead an effective Board, provide strategic direction and constructive challenge, work closely with the Chief Executive, and ensure strong governance, financial oversight and risk management. You will keep residents and our charitable purpose at the heart of decision-making, lead Board development and succession planning, and represent Harrison Housing with key stakeholders. Previous Chair experience is desirable but not essential. You will have senior leadership, governance, committee or Board experience, sound judgement and an understanding of the challenges facing people in social housing.
Commitment: On average 4–6 hours per month, including quarterly Board meetings and an annual Strategy Away Day.
The current Chair's term ends in February 2027. The successful candidate will join ahead of this, including the December 2026 Board meeting as part of the handover.
You will bring:
- Commitment to Harrison Housing's purpose and values
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Collaborative working and constructive challenge
- Integrity, openness and accountability
- Commitment to good governance and equality, diversity and inclusion
Knowledge of social housing, almshouses, charity governance or regulation is an advantage. We particularly welcome people who can bring new perspectives, professional expertise or lived experience to our Board.
Why Harrison Housing?
This voluntary role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to older people's lives and help shape the future of an organisation with a long and proud history.
You will help us provide safe, good-quality homes, support independent living, reach more people, strengthen almshouse partnerships across London and build a strong, sustainable and well-governed organisation.
For more information on the position please download the attached recruitment pack.
Key dates
Chair Closing date: 9am, Monday 5th October 2026 Interview: week commencing 19 October 2026
How to apply Please submit:
- CV: Maximum 3 pages, covering your current/most recent roles and relevant experience from the last 10 years.
- Personal statement: Maximum 3 pages, explaining your motivation, why Harrison Housing interests you, and the experience, skills and perspective you would bring.
All Trustees are subject to a DBS check, paid for by Harrison Housing. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with our policies.
Harrison Housing is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds, including lived experience.
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Global Health Access Trust is looking for a Governance & Charity Administration Volunteer to help strengthen the records, policies and administrative foundations of an international charitable organisation working towards registration.
This opportunity would suit someone with governance, legal, charity administration or senior administrative experience who enjoys bringing order, accuracy and follow-through to important organisational work.
Global Health Access Trust (GHAT) develops, funds and coordinates defined projects that advance health, relieve illness and preserve life for the public benefit. Good governance, safeguarding, accountability and responsible stewardship sit at the centre of how that work is developed and delivered.
What you could contribute
• Help maintain governance policies, registers and organisational records
• Support preparation and organisation of governance documentation
• Help maintain accurate meeting records and action points
• Track agreed actions and follow-up
• Support orderly document management and version control
• Help ensure governance information is complete, current and easy to retrieve
• Work with the Trust team to strengthen practical administrative processes
Who this could suit
This opportunity may suit people with experience in governance, charity administration, legal administration, company secretarial work, compliance or senior administrative roles.
We particularly welcome methodical, discreet people who are comfortable handling confidential information, maintaining accurate records and working within agreed processes.
Strong written communication, attention to detail and dependable follow-through are important.
The opportunity can usually be undertaken remotely from any country and the commitment is ongoing and flexible.
The role is voluntary and unpaid. There is no salary, fee, employment benefit or entitlement to expenses.
How to apply
Applications are handled through the Global Health Access Trust website. When you click to apply, you will be taken to GHAT’s Governance, Safety & Assurance section. There you can review this opportunity in context, explore the other current opportunities within this area and select the opportunity that best matches your experience before submitting the GHAT application form.
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Join our Board of Trustees to advocate for the rights of Black and minoritised migrant women interacting with the immigration and criminal justice systems.
Who we are
The women supported by Hibiscus have been subjected to violence against women and girls (VAWG) including trafficking, modern slavery, sexual violence, rape, violence against women in war, conflict and post-conflict and institutional violence among other forms of violence. Hibiscus continues to develop specialist services from an intersectional feminist and trauma-informed perspective addressing everyday experiences of violence to which women are subjected and institutional harms.
Why join our Board
This is an important opportunity to contribute financial expertise, governance insight and commitment to an intersectional feminist organisation working for rights, justice and safety for women and girls. As a treasurer your financial expertise will help us create lasting impact for women facing some of the most complex barriers in society.
You will work closely with the Chair, CEO, the Operations and Services Director, fellow trustees to monitor the charity’s financial standing, oversee budgeting and strategic financial planning. You will support strong reporting and audit processes and chair the Finance Sub-Committee. You will help ensure that Hibiscus’ financial resources are well managed, transparent and aligned with our mission, values and long-term sustainability.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a Treasurer who can bring both technical financial expertise and a thoughtful, values-led approach to governance. You will be a qualified accountant with a strong understanding of charity finance, financial controls, budgeting, reserves, audit processes and the regulatory environment in which charities operate, including Charity Commission requirements and Charity SORP.
What you will bring to the role:
You will be confident interpreting financial information, asking constructive questions and helping fellow trustees understand the financial implications of strategic decisions. The successful candidate will be able to translate complex financial information into clear, accessible advice that supports strong collective decision-making by the Board.
- A clear understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship.
- Experience of financial planning, management accounts, cash-flow forecasting, risk management and annual audit processes.
- The ability to work collaboratively with the Chair, CEO, Director of Operations and other trustees while maintaining appropriate independence and oversight.
- Strong analytical judgement and the confidence to advise the Board on financial sustainability, reserves, income, expenditure and strategic risk.
- A commitment to Hibiscus’ intersectional feminist, anti-racist and social justice values, and to centring the rights and experiences of Black and minoritised migrant women.
- A team-oriented approach, with the capacity to support good governance, constructive challenge and long-term organisational sustainability.
Key details about the role
The Role: Previous experience as a charity treasurer, or wider experience in the voluntary sector, charity fundraising or strategic funder engagement would be an advantage. Most importantly, you will share Hibiscus’ commitment to good governance, accountability and financial stewardship in support of our mission.
Term: The initial term is three years, renewable for up to a maximum of nine years. This role is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
To apply, please send your completed application form and CV to clearly stating “Application for Treasurer” in the subject heading of your email. In your application, please highlight your experience of financial management, particularly within the charity or voluntary sector, and explain how your skills and values align with Hibiscus’ mission and ethos. Please review the skills criteria within the personal specification of the application pack.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Hibiscus enables Black and minoritised migrant women interacting with the immigration and criminal justice systems to rebuild their lives.
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Swansea Carers Centre are seeking an experienced and inspirational Chair to lead our Board of Trustees and help shape the next phase of our development.
About Swansea Carers Centre
Swansea Carers Centre is a vibrant, welcoming Tier 2 charity supporting unpaid carers across the City & County of Swansea. Every year, over 1,800 carers access our services, and more than 10,500 carers have registered with us since our founding. We provide welfare benefits advice, counselling, respite opportunities, dementia support, young adult carer projects, volunteer‑led initiatives, training, social groups and more. The services are all designed to ensure carers feel valued, connected and empowered. We also look to identify hidden carers and make certain that people looking after others can find the support they need.
An unpaid carer is anyone who provides support to a family member, friend or neighbour due to a variety of reasons which could include illness, disability, mental health needs, addiction, or age‑related frailty. Many people do not recognise themselves as carers yet they take on vital responsibilities that can have a profound impact on their wellbeing, finances and daily life. Our vision is a society where carers are recognised, respected and supported as equal partners in care. Our mission is to make a positive difference to carers’ lives by working in partnership with carers, statutory bodies and voluntary organisations.
The Role
The Chair will lead a committed Board of Trustees, ensuring Swansea Carers Centre is well-governed, financially sustainable and forward‑looking.
You will work closely with our CEO and Senior Management Team to embed strong governance practices, support strategic decision‑making, and champion a culture of empowerment across the organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role at a time when carers’ needs are growing, and the charity is strengthening its strategic direction.
We are particularly seeking a Chair who can:
- Embed modern, effective governance approaches
- Support the Board to focus on strategic leadership rather than operational detail
- Empower staff and volunteers to deliver high‑quality, carer‑led services
- Build strong partnerships with local authorities, health bodies, funders and community organisations
- Represent Swansea Carers Centre with confidence and credibility
Monthly Board meetings are held in person in Swansea, and we welcome applications from candidates based elsewhere who are willing to travel to attend.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Board to ensure balanced, inclusive and focused discussion
- Promote high standards of governance and regulatory compliance
- Provide strategic leadership and support effective decision‑making
- Build a strong, supportive working relationship with the CEO
- Ensure trustees receive timely, relevant information
- Champion carers’ interests and represent the charity externally
- Support succession planning and Board development
- Attend approximately 12 Board meetings per year, plus occasional sub‑committees and events
Term: Three years, renewable
Who We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
- Experience chairing Boards, committees or senior governance meetings
- Strong understanding of charity governance and trusteeship
- Proven leadership and excellent communication skills
- Strategic thinker with sound judgement
- Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships
- Commitment to improving the lives of unpaid carers
- Financial awareness and comfort with digital tools
- Integrity, emotional intelligence and a collaborative approach
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Chair or Vice Chair
- Experience in voluntary, community, health or social care sectors
- Knowledge of charity finance, fundraising or organisational development
- Experience working with diverse communities
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of carers across Swansea. You’ll be joining a passionate team, a committed Board, and an organisation with a clear mission, strong values and a desire to evolve its governance and strategic leadership.
If you want to help shape a charity that empowers carers, strengthens communities and delivers high‑quality support, we would love to hear from you.
?Swansea Carers Centre is a specialist voluntary organisation providing support to unpaid carers and former carers across the South Wales.
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Help us to shape the future of a specialist organisation advocating for rights, justice and action for Black and minoritised migrant women.
About Hibiscus
The women supported by Hibiscus have been subjected to violence against women and girls (VAWG) including trafficking, modern slavery, sexual violence, rape, violence against women in war, conflict and post-conflict and institutional violence among other forms of violence. Hibiscus continues to develop specialist services from an intersectional feminist and trauma-informed perspective addressing everyday experiences of violence to which women are subjected and institutional harms.
Hibiscus is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and support the next stage of our work. This is an opportunity to contribute to the governance of an intersectional feminist, anti racist organisation and support women navigating complex immigration and criminal justice systems to drive lasting change for the women we serve.
As a Trustee, you will work collectively with the Board to provide strategic direction, uphold Hibiscus’ values, ensure sound governance and compliance, oversee financial sustainability, and support effective organisational decision-making.
About You
We are looking for Women who can bring:
- A commitment to Hibiscus' mission, values and objectives
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement
- The ability to contribute effectively to Board discussions and decision-making
- A willingness to provide constructive challenge and support
- An understanding of good governance and accountability
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
What will your gain
By becoming a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to influence meaningful change, support a vital organisation, and help improve the lives of women facing multiple and intersecting disadvantages.
Join us in creating a fairer and more equitable future for the women we serve!
Please note: This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.
Please read our Application Pack Provided with instrutions on how to Apply.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 5pm.
Hibiscus enables Black and minoritised migrant women interacting with the immigration and criminal justice systems to rebuild their lives.
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1. Chair’s welcome
WCT has been part of the community for more than 40 years. At the heart of what we do is something very simple: helping people to get where they need and want to go, and making it possible for people to remain independent, connected and involved in their community.
Our services are about much more than getting from A to B. They enable people to go shopping, enjoy days out, maintain friendships and social connections, and take part in everyday life. We also work with schools, charities and other community organisations across Wandsworth, helping them provide the transport their communities need.
It is a particularly exciting time to join us. Since our new Chief Executive joined WCT in May 2026, we are finalising our organisational strategy for the next three years – protecting the trusted services people already rely on while looking carefully at how WCT can become stronger, more sustainable and continue to respond to the changing needs of our community.
Our Trustees have an important part to play in that next chapter. We are looking to strengthen our Board with some particular skills and experience, but we are equally interested in the different perspectives people bring. You do not need to have been a Trustee before. We welcome people who share our commitment to inclusion, independence and community, who are curious about our work and who are willing to contribute their experience, ideas and time.
Being a Trustee is a responsibility, but it should also be rewarding and enjoyable. We are a friendly Board, working alongside a committed staff and volunteer team and an organisation with a long history of making a very practical difference to people’s lives.
I hope this pack gives you a sense of who we are, where we are going and what being part of WCT could look like. If what you read interests you, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Hicky Clark
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Wandsworth Community Transport
2. About Wandsworth Community Transport
Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT) has been helping people get out and about for more than 40 years.
Founded in 1982, we provide safe, accessible and affordable transport and opportunities for people to stay independent, connected and involved in community life across Wandsworth.
Today, our work includes:
· Shopmobility – Supporting people to access local shopping safely and independently, with transport and shopping support from our base at Sainsbury’s in Garratt Lane.
· Silver Day Trippers and Road Runners – Affordable outings giving people opportunities to visit new places, enjoy shared experiences and spend time with others.
· Community vehicle hire – Providing minibuses and transport to charities, community groups, sports clubs, places of worship and other local organisations.
· School and contracted transport – Delivering specialist transport, including work in partnership with the London Borough of Wandsworth and local schools.
· Driver training – Sharing our specialist knowledge through MiDAS training for drivers working within WCT and other organisations.
· WCT Community Transport Choir – Founded in May 2018 and made up of people who access our services alongside WCT volunteers. Our choir brings people together through music and performs at local events, day centres and community groups across Wandsworth.
Behind all of this is a committed team of staff, drivers, volunteers and Trustees, together with longstanding relationships across the borough.
Our work is about much more than transport. It is about enabling people to remain independent, build friendships, enjoy new experiences, play a role in their community and stay connected to the people and places that matter to them.
That sense of connection and participation is at the heart of WCT – and has been for more than four decades.
3. Why join our Board now?
WCT is entering an important and exciting new chapter.
Since Peter Edwards, our new Chief Executive, joined in May 2026 we have been finalising our organisational strategy for the next three years. Our focus is on protecting and strengthening the services our community already values, while building a resilient, sustainable and forward-looking organisation.
An important part of this will be diversifying our income and developing new collaborations and partnerships. We want to build on WCT’s strong local relationships, work more closely with other charities, community organisations, funders and businesses, and explore opportunities to work together where our combined experience can create greater impact.
Community participation and innovation will help shape WCT’s future. We want the people who access our services – alongside our volunteers, staff and wider community – to have a meaningful voice in what comes next. By listening, consulting and involving people from the earliest stages, we can understand changing needs, identify new opportunities and develop ideas with our community rather than simply for it.
Alongside protecting our core community transport services, we will actively encourage innovation – exploring new ideas, testing new approaches and learning from what works. This could mean using our transport expertise in new ways, developing new services, or working collaboratively with partners to respond to needs that no single organisation can address alone. Innovation at WCT will always be purposeful: rooted in evidence, shaped by participation and focused on creating greater impact for our community.
This makes it a particularly interesting time to become a Trustee.
New Trustees will be joining a well-established local charity, with strong community relationships, but at a point when there is also real opportunity to contribute to what comes next.
You will have the opportunity to bring your own knowledge, experience and perspective to our discussions, help shape our future direction and work alongside fellow Trustees, our Chief Executive and the wider WCT team as we take the organisation into its next chapter.
In 2027, WCT will celebrate its 45th anniversary – an important milestone for an organisation that has been part of local life since 1982. We want to enter that anniversary year proud of our history, open to new ideas, ambitious for our future and continuing to make a meaningful difference to the communities we are here to serve.
4. Our Board
Our Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Wandsworth Community Transport, working closely with our Chief Executive while maintaining the important distinction between governance and the day-to-day management of the charity.
Under the leadership of our experienced Chair, we are a friendly and engaged Board, bringing together a mix of professional expertise, community knowledge and lived experience. Our Trustees come from different backgrounds, and each brings something different to the table. We see that breadth of perspective as a real strength.
Trustees work collectively. No individual Trustee is expected to have all the answers. We ask questions, share knowledge, challenge constructively and support one another in making decisions in the best interests of WCT and the communities we serve.
Most matters are considered by the full Board, although we may establish smaller working groups for particular pieces of work when this is useful.
As WCT moves into its next chapter, we are also strengthening the way our Board works – including Board development, succession planning and more opportunities for Trustees to contribute to strategy.
Above all, we want our Board to be a place where different voices are heard and valued. We welcome challenge, curiosity and new ideas, and we want Trustees to feel able to contribute from their own experience while learning from others.
5. What makes a great WCT Trustee?
You do not need prior trustee experience to make a valuable contribution to the WCT board.
We are interested in people who care about our communities and believe in the importance of independence, inclusion and access to opportunities.
Great Trustees bring different things. You might bring professional expertise, knowledge of Wandsworth and its communities, insight from another sector, lived experience, or simply a perspective that is not currently represented around our Board table.
What matters to us is that you are willing to:
· Share knowledge, experience and ideas.
· Listen to and value different perspectives.
· Think strategically and look at the bigger picture.
· Ask questions and offer constructive challenge.
· Make decisions collectively and take shared responsibility for them.
· Champion inclusion, accessibility and community participation.
· Be curious, open to innovation and willing to learn.
· Act with integrity and always in the best interests of WCT and the communities we serve.
We particularly welcome people who can bring skills and experience to complement those already on our Board and we are committed to broadening the range of voices and perspectives involved in governance.
You will not be expected to arrive knowing everything about charity governance or community transport. We will support you to understand WCT, your responsibilities as a Trustee and the wider context in which we work.
What we are looking for most is people who want to contribute, participate and help us make good decisions together.
6. Trustee role profile
The role
As a Trustee of Wandsworth Community Transport, you will share responsibility with your fellow Trustees for the governance and strategic direction of the charity.
The Board works collectively to ensure that WCT remains true to its charitable purpose, is well governed and financially sustainable, manages its responsibilities and risks appropriately, and continues to deliver meaningful benefit for the people and communities we serve.
Our Chief Executive and staff team are responsible for the day-to-day running of WCT. The role of the Board is to provide strategic leadership, oversight, support and constructive challenge.
As a Trustee, you will:
· Help shape and oversee WCT’s strategic direction and future development
· Ensure that WCT remains focused on its charitable purpose and the needs of the communities it serves.
· Contribute actively to Board discussions and collective decision-making.
· Provide constructive support and challenge to the Chief Executive and senior team.
· Oversee WCT’s financial health and ensure its resources are used responsibly.
· Contribute to oversight of risk, safeguarding, legal and regulatory responsibilities.
· Support WCT’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
· Champion meaningful community participation and ensure that the voices and experiences of the people we serve inform our thinking.
· Help WCT develop strong relationships, collaborations and partnerships.
· Act as an ambassador for WCT and help raise awareness of our work.
· Contribute your own knowledge, skills, networks and experience while respecting the perspectives of others.
· Act with integrity, confidentiality and in the best interests of WCT.
Collective responsibility
Trustees have collective responsibility for the decisions made by the Board. We therefore expect Trustees to prepare for and participate in meetings, contribute thoughtfully to discussions and support agreed decisions.
You will never be expected to manage WCT’s services or take on responsibilities that properly belong to our Chief Executive and staff team.
We want our Trustees to have the space to think strategically: asking the right questions, considering opportunities and risks, listening to our communities and helping WCT make well-informed decisions about its future.
Term of office
Trustees are appointed for a three-year term and may serve for a maximum of nine years, subject to reappointment and WCT’s governing arrangements.
The role is voluntary and unpaid, with reasonable expenses reimbursed in accordance with policy.
7. Who we’re particularly looking for
We want our Board to bring together a strong mix of skills, experience, backgrounds and perspectives.
Following our recent Board skills audit, we have identified some areas where additional experience would particularly strengthen WCT as we move into our next chapter.
You do not need to have previous Trustee experience, and we don’t expect any one person to cover all of these areas. We would particularly love to hear from people with experience in one or more of the following:
Fundraising + income generation
As we diversify our income and develop new partnerships, we would welcome someone with experience of fundraising, income generation or business development.
This might include trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, commissioning, strategic partnerships or other approaches to developing sustainable income.
We are particularly interested in someone who can bring strategic thinking – helping us identify opportunities, build relationships and strengthen our approach to income diversification rather than being expected to personally fundraise for WCT.
Legal + compliance
We would welcome someone with legal, regulatory, governance or compliance experience who can help strengthen the Board’s collective understanding and oversight in these areas.
You might be a practising or former legal professional, work in compliance or regulation, or bring relevant experience from the charity, public or private sector.
Diversity, equity, inclusion + accessibility (DEIA)
Inclusion and accessibility are central to the communities we serve and to the organisation we want WCT to be.
We would welcome someone who can bring knowledge, experience or perspective that helps us continue developing our approach to DEIA across our governance, services, workforce, partnerships and community engagement.
Marketing, communications + social media
We would love to strengthen the Board with someone who understands how good communications can help a charity connect with its community, tell its story and build relationships.
We are particularly interested in experience of marketing, communications, digital engagement or social media – helping us think strategically about how WCT communicates its impact, reaches different audiences and grows its profile across Wandsworth and beyond.
Lived experience + community perspective
Professional expertise is only one form of expertise.
We particularly value lived experience and would welcome people who can bring perspectives shaped by their own life, their communities or their understanding of the people WCT serves.
This might include experience of disability or accessibility barriers, caring responsibilities, ageing, social isolation, community services or community transport – whether personally, through your family or the wider community.
We also want our Board to better reflect the diversity of Wandsworth and encourage applications from people whose voices and perspectives have traditionally been underrepresented in charity governance.
8. Meetings and time commitment
We want prospective Trustees to have a clear and realistic idea of the commitment involved.
Our Board meets six times a year, in person, at 6pm in central Wandsworth. We also hold our AGM in November, which Trustees are expected to attend.
Trustees receive papers in advance of each Board meeting and are expected to take the time to read these and come prepared to contribute to discussion and decision-making.
Most of our governance work is undertaken through the full Board. From time to time, we may establish a small working group for a particular piece of work, drawing on the skills, experience and interests of individual Trustees.
As we develop our new three-year strategy, we also intend to create opportunities for Trustees to come together for strategic planning and Board development outside our regular meeting cycle.
We recognise that our Trustees have work, family and other commitments. We don’t expect everyone to be available for everything, but we do ask Trustees to participate regularly, stay engaged with WCT between meetings where needed and contribute their time and expertise in a way that is manageable and meaningful.
9. Support and development
We want every Trustee to feel welcomed, supported and confident in their role.
You don’t need to arrive knowing everything about WCT, community transport or charity governance. New Trustees will receive an induction to help you understand the organisation, our services, your responsibilities as a Trustee and how our Board works.
You will be supported by our experienced Chair, Chief Executive and fellow Trustees, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and build your knowledge as you settle into the role.
We also encourage Trustees to get to know WCT beyond the Board table. This might include visiting our services, meeting staff and volunteers, joining one of our outings or community activities, and spending time with the people who access our services. We believe this first-hand understanding is an important part of being an effective WCT Trustee.
As a Board, we are committed to continuing to learn and develop. Trustees will have opportunities to take part in relevant training and Board development, as well as strategic planning sessions as we shape and oversee WCT’s future.
Whether this would be your first Trustee role or you already have considerable Board experience, we want you to feel able to contribute, ask questions, continue learning and enjoy being part of WCT.
10. Our commitment to DEIA
Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are important to WCT – in the services we provide, the way we work and the way we govern our charity.
Our Board has adopted a DEIA Policy and Charter, alongside a three-year DEIA Strategy for 2026–2029 which will continue to develop as we learn, listen and strengthen our practice.
We want our Board to reflect a broad range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, and we particularly welcome applications from people in groups under-represented in charity governance.
We are committed to making our Trustee recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If there is anything we can do to make it easier for you to explore the opportunity, apply or participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
For us, DEIA is not a finished piece of work. It is an ongoing commitment to listening, learning and ensuring that people have meaningful opportunities to participate in and help shape WCT.
11. How to apply
Thank you for considering joining the Board of Wandsworth Community Transport. We hope this pack has given you a sense of who we are, what matters to us and why this is such an exciting time to become part of WCT.
If you are interested in joining us, there are two ways to take the next step.
Arrange an informal conversation
If you would like to find out a little more before deciding whether to apply, Peter Edwards, our Chief Executive, would be very happy to have an informal conversation with you about WCT, the Trustee role and any questions you may have; an opportunity to find out more and decide whether WCT feels right for you.
Contact Peter Edwards, Chief Executive:
Or complete your application now
If you have read this pack and already feel that you would like to apply, you are very welcome to complete your application now by completing the form provided with this pack.
We want to understand what interests you about WCT and what you feel you could bring to our Board. We are interested in your experience, skills and perspective – whether these have come through your professional life, volunteering, your community or your lived experience.
We recruit Trustees on a rolling basis, although we may set closing dates when recruiting for particular skills or experience.
What happens next?
Following your application, we will invite shortlisted applicants to meet with us. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about you, but equally for you to learn more about WCT and decide whether joining our Board feels right for you.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Job Description – Volunteer Senior HR Manager
Organisation: Children With Voices
Location: Hackney, London - Hybrid
Job Purpose
The HR Manager plays a vital role in supporting the vision and mission of Children With Voices by ensuring that all HR practices are fair, compliant, and aligned with safeguarding, equity, and community wellbeing. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, from recruitment and staff development to compliance and wellbeing initiatives. The HR Manager will be instrumental in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where staff, volunteers, and young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading our HR function and setting the standard for how we recruit, support and look after everyone here
- Leading our HR Support and Administration volunteers, giving them direction and helping them develop
- Making sure our policies and practices hold up against UK employment law and safeguarding requirements
- Advising managers on people matters, and telling us plainly when something needs paid professional or legal advice
- Building fair, inclusive and safe recruitment and onboarding across staff and volunteers
- Overseeing HR and volunteer records so they are accurate, secure and compliant with data protection
- Helping us build honest processes for supervision, wellbeing and handling concerns
- Ensure workplace compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Embed safeguarding responsibilities across all HR practices, ensuring no child or vulnerable adult falls through the gaps.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in an HR management role, ideally within the charity or community sector.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR compliance, and safeguarding requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
- Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, and training processes.
- Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts in a fair, professional, and sensitive manner.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and community empowerment.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
Senior HR experience and current knowledge of UK employment law. Real experience of leading a team, because you will have volunteers looking to you. The judgement to know what you can decide and what needs escalating. Absolute discretion, as you will handle confidential information. Charity experience is welcome but not essential.
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent HR certification.
- Experience working with volunteers, young people, or community-focused organisations.
- Knowledge of charity governance and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in developing wellbeing or mental health initiatives.
What you will get from us
Full ownership of a people function you can build the way it should be built. Direct access to our CEO and a real voice in how this charity runs. A team of your own to lead. A personal reference, and the knowledge that everyone here is better looked after because of you.
Help shape the future of one of Gloucestershire’s leading charities supporting older people.
Lilian Faithfull Care is seeking four new Trustees to bring insight, challenge and strategic leadership to a values-led charity with people at its heart.
For more than 80 years, Lilian Faithfull Care has helped older people live well, with dignity, independence and a sense of belonging. Today, we support residents and day guests across our care homes, day services and specialist dementia services, supported by a dedicated team of colleagues and volunteers.
We are looking for four new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the charity through the next stage of its development. This is an opportunity to contribute to strategic decisions, support and challenge the Executive Team, strengthen governance and help ensure the charity remains sustainable, responsive and focused on the people we support.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in areas such as HR, digital transformation, marketing, fundraising, commercial leadership, charity governance, adult social care, legal matters or board-level strategy. Previous Trustee experience is welcome but not essential; what matters most is sound judgement, strategic thinking and a genuine commitment to improving later-life care.
Trustees usually give around 18 days per year, including Board meetings, committee work, strategy sessions, preparation and occasional visits to our services. Some activity can take place remotely, but Trustees should be able to attend meetings in Gloucestershire when required.
This is a rewarding opportunity to influence the future of care for older people, join a collaborative and values-driven Board, and make a lasting contribution to a charity that puts people before profit.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying, the skills and experience you would bring to the Board, and any particular areas of interest. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with representatives of the Board and Executive Team. Interviews are expected to take place on 18 and 19 November 2026, with successful candidates ideally joining the Board from January 2027.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The opportunity
The Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) provides BIICL’s Board of Trustees with oversight and assurance on our finances, controls, investments, and audit. We're looking for a chartered accountant or senior finance leader to chair the Committee and join our Board of Trustees at a pivotal moment: a new Director and CEO, a new Director of Operations in post, and a new strategy launching in 2027. You'll bring real technical credibility and the judgement to translate financial detail into confidence for a Board whose backgrounds are mostly legal and academic. In return, you'll help shape the next chapter of one of the world's most respected independent legal institutes.
The current Chair’s term ends in December 2026. We are seeking a successor to join in October, allowing time for handover and induction ahead of the November FAC meeting and the December Board meeting.
Purpose of the role
The Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee provides strategic, non-executive financial oversight rather than day-to-day accounting.
As a trustee, you hold joint legal and fiduciary responsibility for the charity’s overall governance, strategic direction and financial health.
As Committee Chair, you will act as a trusted advisor and critical friend to the Director and Chief Executive and the Director of Operations, ensuring that BIICL’s income is robustly governed, financial risks are mitigated, and resources are deployed optimally to deliver maximum social impact. BIICL outsources financial management to a specialist non-profit accountancy firm, overseen internally by the Director of Operations; you’ll evaluate how well that arrangement is working and recommend change if needed.
Key responsibilities
Strategic financial oversight
· Budgetary scrutiny: oversee the annual £2.5m operational budget and financial forecasts provided by the executive team.
· Performance monitoring: review quarterly management accounts, analysing variances, cash flow health, and performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
· Reserves management: champion the regular review of a robust Reserves Policy to safeguard the charity against sudden funding fluctuations.
· Investment assets: oversee the performance of the charity’s cash reserves and any investment portfolios, ensuring alignment with ethical investment strategies.
Audit, risk and internal controls
· Statutory reporting: lead the FAC in reviewing the Annual Report and Accounts, ensuring compliance with Charity SORP FRS102 and statutory filing deadlines.
· External audit: manage the relationship with the External Auditor, leading on the tender process and reviewing the post-audit management letter.
· Risk mitigation: oversee the financial section of the organisation’s risk register, ensuring internal controls are sufficient to prevent fraud and compliance failures across complex funding streams, and ensure FAC oversight of the wider Risk Register.
· Fiscal compliance: monitor compliance with complex tax regimes relevant to this scale, including VAT, Gift Aid, and trading subsidiary operations (as applicable).
Committee leadership and Board reporting
· Meeting governance: set the agenda and chair quarterly FAC meetings, fostering an environment of collaboration, constructive, and high-quality challenge.
· Board communication: report clearly to the full Board of Trustees, translating complex financial positions into strategic insights for non-financial board members.
Statutory trustee duties
· Legal compliance: ensure the charity complies with charity law, company law, and all other relevant legislation or regulation.
· Strategic direction: contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in setting the charity’s overarching vision, mission, values, and strategic goals.
· Asset protection: act as a responsible custodian of the charity’s assets, ensuring funds are spent solely in furtherance of its charitable objectives.
· Effective governance: attend and actively participate in full quarterly Board meetings, the Annual General Meeting (AGM), and strategic away days.
· Collective decision-making: maintain the principle of collective board responsibility, upholding and supporting decisions made by the wider board.
Legal and regulatory frameworks
The postholder is required to understand, uphold, and apply the following core regulatory frameworks:
· The 6 Essential Trustee Duties (Charity Commission Guidance CC3): You share collective legal liability to ensure the charity carries out its purpose for the public benefit, complies with its governing document, acts in the charity's best interests, manages resources responsibly, acts with reasonable care and skill, and remains fully accountable.
· Financial Reporting Standards 102 and the Charities SORP: Because our annual income exceeds £250,000, the accounts must be compiled under the Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP), transparently separating restricted, unrestricted, and designated funds.
· The Charity Governance Code: Our Board intends to benchmark itself against this code. You will directly champion Principle 5 (Board Effectiveness) and Principle 6 (Risk and Control) to ensure internal controls are regularly evaluated.
Person specification
Experience and qualifications
· Financial qualification: chartered status (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) is essential.
· Senior leadership: proven experience operating as a CFO, Finance Director, or partner in a professional services practice in an organisation of similar or larger scale.
· Sector expertise: strong working knowledge of Charity SORP, restricted and unrestricted funding, and UK charity law is highly desirable.
· Governance background: previous experience as a trustee, non-executive director, or committee member is advantageous.
Core skills and attributes
· Strategic clarity: ability to look past the numbers to see systematic risks and strategic opportunities.
· Collaborative challenge: ability to robustly hold senior staff and third-party advisors to account while maintaining a supportive, professional working relationship.
· Communication: ability to explain intricate financial matters plainly to non-financial audiences.
· Commitment to the cause: a demonstrable passion for the charity’s core mission and alignment with its values.
Terms of appointment
Term:
Trustee appointments are for a three-year term, renewable for a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Time commitment:
Trustees are required to commit approximately 8-10 days per year. There are four board meetings, four FAC meetings per year, a strategy day, plus approx. 2-3 hours per month for executive consultation.
Location:
London/Hybrid – FAC meetings usually take place online; Board meetings and strategic away days are in-person, usually at our London office.
Remuneration:
This is a voluntary role and is not accompanied by any financial remuneration; however, all reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.
Reporting to:
Board of Trustees / Chair of the Board
How to apply
To apply formally, please submit a CV and supporting statement, each no more than two sides of A4, clearly outlining your suitability for the role against the criteria in the person specification and your motivation for applying.
Please include your home address, contact email, and mobile number.
We aim to acknowledge receipt within 2-3 days.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We expect to interview candidates from mid-September with a view to appointing by the end of October.
For further information about the role or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Tom Asher, Director of Operations
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Who we are:
WECare Worldwide is a UK and Sri Lankan registered charity set up by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes. Our mission is to provide international standard veterinary care for less fortunate dogs around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. The WECare Team is made up of passionate, dedicated and brilliant individuals who work extremely hard to achieve the aim of dramatically improving the outlook for street dogs worldwide. With 75% of the globe’s dog population going without access to healthcare. We want to plug that gap and provide them with a whole lot of love while we do it!
Primary purpose of the role:
The Trustee (Treasurer) role forms part of our dedicated and passionate Board of Trustees. This voluntary position plays a vital role in ensuring the charity remains financially sustainable, well-governed and able to maximise its impact for dogs in need. As Treasurer, you will work closely with the Chair, fellow Trustees and senior management to oversee the charity’s financial affairs, ensuring appropriate financial management, reporting and compliance with Charity Commission requirements.
The Treasurer is not expected to undertake the day-to-day bookkeeping but will provide strategic financial oversight and support as required.
Key responsibilities:
1. Provide strategic oversight of the charity’s financial affairs.
2. Monitor the charity’s financial performance and long-term sustainability.
3. Review management accounts, budgets and financial forecasts.
4. Help ensure appropriate financial controls, policies and risk management processes are in place.
5. Present financial information to the Board in a clear and accessible manner when required.
6. Support the preparation and approval of the annual accounts and liaise with the charity’s independent examiner or auditors as required.
7. Use expertise to support and guide the charity’s Finance Team, as required.
8. Ensure the charity complies with all relevant financial, legal and regulatory requirements.
9. Advise the Board on financial implications of strategic decisions and major projects.
10. Work collaboratively with fellow Trustees to support effective governance.
11. Act as an ambassador for WECare Worldwide and promote the charity’s mission and values.
Key Attributes:
Essential:
- A genuine passion for animal welfare and the mission of WECare Worldwide.
- Accountancy or finance qualifications or significant professional finance or accountancy experience.
- An understanding of financial management, budgeting and financial reporting.
- Ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to non-financial colleagues.
- Good strategic thinking and sound judgement.
- Commitment to good governance and the responsibilities of charity Trustees.
- Strong integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a charity Trustee or Treasurer.
- Knowledge of Charity Commission regulations and charity finance.
- Experience of financial risk management.
- Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- An overview understanding of fundraising or grant-funded organisations.
Time Commitment:
At WECare, we understand that being a Trustee is a voluntary role and we are conscious of, and grateful for, the valuable time our Trustees give. We are an active Board, and anticipate a realistic time commitment of around 4 to 8 hours per month.
- Attendance at regular Board meetings (typically held online) with a minimum of 4 meetings per year.
- Attendance at the Annual General Meeting.
- Reasonable preparation time for Board papers and financial reports.
- Occasional additional meetings with the Chair or senior management as required.
In exchange for your time and commitment, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of thousands of street dogs, the chance to use your professional expertise to support an ambitious international charity, experience contributing at Board level within an energetic, dynamic and growing charity and working alongside a passionate and committed team dedicated to improving animal welfare.
Remuneration:
- This is a voluntary, unpaid Trustee position.
- Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in carrying out Trustee duties will be reimbursed in accordance with the charity’s expenses policy.
WECare is a vet and nurse run charity providing high standard veterinary care to the millions of roaming dogs in Sri Lanka in need of vet care.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Trustee to join the Board of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association at a pivotal time for the MND community. Advances in scientific understanding, growing public awareness and increasing collaboration across healthcare, research and policy are creating new opportunities to improve lives today and accelerate progress towards effective treatments for tomorrow.
Our 2025–2030 strategy sets out an ambitious agenda across three core impact goals: Tomorrow’s Treatments: accelerating progress towards effective treatments and earlier diagnosis. My Support, My Way: ensuring people affected by MND have the information, support and choice they need and Influencing High-Quality Care: driving consistent, high-quality care and tackling inequalities in access and outcomes. Alongside this, the Association is increasing its research ambition, with the aim of spending £20 million a year on research by 2030.
As a Clinical Trustee, you will provide trusted clinical insight, independent judgement and constructive challenge to support strategic decision-making and help the Board navigate an increasingly complex healthcare and research landscape. This is not an operational clinical role; it is a Board-level opportunity to help ensure the Association remains evidence-informed, ambitious and focused on the needs and experiences of people living with and affected by MND.
Main Responsibilities
- Contribute to the Board's strategic leadership, governance and decision-making
- Help ensure the MND Association remains focused on the needs of people affected by MND
- Recognise and value lived experience in shaping priorities, services and decision-making
- Bring clinical and scientific insight on matters relating to care, research, innovation and risk
- Support the Board in interpreting complex evidence and understanding strategic implications
- Offer independent judgement and constructive challenge while working collaboratively
- Contribute to oversight of quality, safeguarding, reputation, risk and organisational impact
- Participate in Board committees, including the Care Services and Research Committee
- Advise on developments within the clinical, healthcare and research landscape for MND
- Support opportunities for collaboration across healthcare, academia, research, policy and social care
- Act as an ambassador for the MND Association and its values
About You
Essential
- Significant clinical, academic or healthcare leadership experience with substantial expertise in MND
- Strong understanding of developments in MND research, care, support and service delivery
- Ability to interpret complex clinical and scientific evidence and apply it to strategic decision-making
- Commitment to improving the lives and experiences of people with MND and those affected by the disease
- An appreciation of the importance of lived experience in shaping organisational priorities, services and decision-making
- Ability to contribute effectively at Board level through strategic thinking and sound judgement
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
- High levels of integrity, independence of thought and commitment to good governance
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and ability to fulfil the trustee time commitment
Desirable
- Leadership experience within specialist MND services, centres or multidisciplinary care settings
- Experience influencing MND research, care, service development or policy
- Experience improving the quality, accessibility or consistency of care for people affected by MND
- Experience building partnerships across healthcare, academia, research, policy or the voluntary sector
- Previous trustee, governance, advisory or board-level experience
Please note: The Clinical Trustee role is a voluntary, unpaid trustee appointment. Reasonable expenses incurred while carrying out trustee duties will be reimbursed in line with the MND Association's policies. Board meetings take place four times a year, with an annual Board Away Day. The Clinical Trustee is also expected to sit on the Care Services and Research Committee, which meets four times a year online.
Further information about the MND Association, our Board of Trustees, the Clinical Trustee opportunity, and how to apply can be found in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly value diversity of thought, experience and perspective.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
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Could you help shape the future of Katherine Low Settlement?
We're looking for a new Treasurer Trustee to join our Board.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with financial experience to use their skills to support one of Battersea's longest-established charities.
About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation. We run a range of our own community services to support local older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people every year.
About the Role
KLS is looking for a Treasurer Trustee to bring financial insight, sound judgement and strategic challenge to our Board. This is a rewarding opportunity to help a community-focused charity stay financially strong, well governed and able to make a lasting difference for people in Battersea and Wandsworth.
What You’ll Do
• Guide Board-level understanding of KLS’s finances, risks and long-term sustainability.
• Chair the Finance Committee and help turn financial information into clear, confident decisions.
• Provide Board level scrutiny of budgets, management accounts, reserves, cash flow, controls and annual accounts, including reviewing income and expenditure, monitoring restricted and unrestricted funds, and supporting year-end reporting.
• Provide constructive challenge on funding, strategy, financial planning and major commitments, including grant budgets, funder reporting, reserves planning and financial sustainability.
• Champion transparent, ethical financial stewardship that supports safe, effective services.
• Contribute to wider discussions on strategy, governance, safeguarding and organisational sustainability, in a more general trustee capacity.
Who We’re Looking For
• Financial confidence, curiosity and clarity, with the ability to read the numbers and ask thoughtful questions.
• Ability to help others engage with finance in a practical, accessible way.
• Experience in finance, accountancy, audit, risk, grant management, charity finance, trusteeship or the voluntary and community sector.
• Understanding of charity finance, including monitoring restricted funds, reviewing management accounts, supporting reserves policy, preparing for audit or independent examination, and helping trustees understand financial risks.
• A professional accountancy qualification is welcome but not essential if you have broader financial leadership or governance experience.
• Previous trustee experience is desirable but not essential.
Equality, Diversity and Accessibility
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience, community connections or insight into the communities KLS serves. We are committed to an accessible recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed.
Appointment Requirements
Appointment is subject to eligibility to act as a charity trustee and, where applicable, as a company director, a satisfactory DBS check and any relevant identity verification requirements.
How to Apply
If you are interested in using your financial skills to support local impact, we would love to hear from you. Please send a CV and short supporting statement outlining your interest in KLS, your relevant financial or governance experience, and what you would bring to the Board to Sarah Gibb, KLS CEO.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.