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Join the Board of Bristol Historic Buildings Trust — help restore a landmark for the community
Bristol Historic Buildings Trust (BHBT) is seeking passionate new Trustees to help us bring Ashton Court Mansion back to life.
Ashton Court Mansion is a Grade I listed manor house with origins dating to the 14th century, set within an 850-acre estate on the edge of Bristol. After decades of partial dereliction, we are working to take a 125-year lease from Bristol City Council and regenerate this extraordinary building for generations to come — as a living civic place where heritage, creativity and public life meet.
We are transitioning to a Charitable Community Benefit Society and preparing to launch a Community Share Offer in July 2026. This is an exciting moment to join the Board and play a shaping role in the project's next chapter.
We are particularly looking for trustees with skills and experience in:
• Charity finances and governance
• Public engagement and fundraising
• Law
• Commercial and business development
• Community projects — especially in Culture, Food, Skills, Sustainability and Heritage
We are also committed to a board that reflects the community we serve, and actively welcome applications from younger people seeking their first trustee experience.
What's involved:
• 4 quarterly board meetings per year (March, June, September, December) — approx. 2 hours each
• An annual strategy day
• Additional involvement as your skills allow — fundraising, stakeholder meetings, representing the charity at events
• Terms of up to 3 years (renewable)
• The role is unremunerated; reasonable expenses are reimbursed
Our mission: to restore and operate Ashton Court Mansion through a mixed-use model combining conservation, community programming and commercial activity — ensuring long-term financial and public sustainability.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Informal conversations welcome before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a Treasurer/Trustee for The Historic Towns Trust, an educational charity that focuses on inspiring future generations to understand, appreciate and preserve their urban heritage. The Trust works in partnership with local historians, geographers and archaeologists to publish historical maps and atlases that give everyone a sense of belonging and custodianship. Our unique multi-layer mapping techniques reveal a new way to visualise the complex development of Britain’s towns, enabling us to better analyse the impact of events and communities over time. We use our research to develop teaching materials for schools and to engage the public with free talks, empowering them with the knowledge and confidence to influence future decisions about their built environments.
Among our Trustees we have some of the leading academics in the fields of urban history and archaeology, architects, and business people, who share a passion for maps and history. While the organisation has no central office and Trustees are spread across Britain, we meet frequently, usually but not exclusively in London.
The Trust has expanded significantly in recent years, increasing the number of maps and atlases we produce and developing educational and community outreach programmes to increase the impact of each map for the town it serves. The number and value of transactions we undertake (raising funds for projects, selling maps, taking on our first employee) has grown considerably and we are seeking a new Trustee to fill the role of Treasurer, helping us to re-shape the organisation for the future.
The Role
The Historic Towns Trust has the following financial activities
1. Income from our endowment
2. Income from sale of maps and atlases directly, through our website and through third party distributors
3. Income from grants and donations to HTT towards core activities
4. Holding of money raised for individual atlas and map projects
5. Expenditure on administration
6. Quarterly VAT filing
7. GiftAid collection and accounting
8. Annual audit
Currently three sub-committees (Projects, Communications and Resources) report to an Executive Sub-Committee (“ESC”) that reports to the Board of Trustees. Each of these meets quarterly, with two Board meeting held in person in June and December, usually in London.
In the light of the recent growth in activities we are reviewing our operating structure. This may include
· A new Educational sub-committee
· Splitting Resources between Administration and Sales/Marketing
· Recruitment of a paid part-time book-keeper
· Recruitment of an office administrator
The Treasurer will sit on ESC and will be responsible for the financial administration of the Trust and its reporting obligations to HMRC and the Charities Commission. They will report to the Board on the financial position of the Trust on a quarterly basis, and lead deliberations on major investments. They will lead the audit.
As a Trustee they will have the opportunity to be engaged in our atlas and map activities, attending events and launches and contributing in any other way to the development of the Trust.
The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced, preferably qualified, accountant who has a passion for cartography, for urban history and for education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role of events and activities volunteer: Our staff team is very small and in order for us to put on different events and activities safely, we need the help of volunteers who can act as event hosts at our premises in Rochdale, local venues and sometimes outdoors or in other parts of the UK. This is not a regular, weekly role but you can expect us to need your support primarily during school holiday periods and on evenings or Saturdays or other busier times.
You will always know in advance when we are planning an event that we need extra help with.
Who we are: We are a small charity that operates a museum at 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale as well as an archive in Central Manchester. The museum is the site of the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society store – which is seen as the birthplace of the modern co-operative movement.
The charity is independent of co-op businesses; but we do work in partnership with other co-ops. Our aims are to preserve and to use the heritage assets of the UK co-op movement for the public benefit.
What you will be doing: You will be an extra pair of hands to help set up displays and equipment for events, run sessions safely assisting staff or helping people find their way around a space (wayfinding), alerting members of staff to any concerns, and helping to provide support in the event an emergency or issue which staff are dealing with.
It might also mean acting as a welcome host as the first point of contact to assist staff and general stewarding or manning the desk or the phone temporarily – to ensure that the site is secure.
We would need you to be visible as a volunteer (by wearing a badge/lanyard/high vis vest) depending on the type of event – we would provide an induction for anyone signing up as a volunteer and you would be covered by our liability insurance while volunteering.
We may ask for references and contact details which we keep on file for future events (we would expect you to sign a volunteer agreement). This information is protected and never shared with third parties.
Types of events we might need help with: Creative activity sessions aimed at families in school holidays – on or outside our premises, and other events happening in the evenings or on weekends designed to attract target audiences.
You won’t be: Asked to do anything that would usually be the responsibility of paid staff: like handling enquiries, keyholding, dealing with shop sales or administration.
You won't be expected to perform First Aid or handle complaints – this will always be dealt with by a member of staff.
Expenses: We can offer a small amount of support towards travel expenses for those volunteering at an event through our volunteer claim forms. This is usually £5 per day but any long-distance travel or accommodation required for volunteers will be fully funded.
Trustee Recruitment — Join Our Board
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Are you passionate about heritage, conservation, and making a difference? Could you help shape the future of one of the UK's most-loved heritage railways?
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is a registered charity and one of the finest heritage railways in the world, running through 18 miles of stunning National Park landscape. We are on an exciting journey — preserving the past while building a sustainable, inclusive future — and we are looking for dedicated and talented individuals to join our Trust Board as Trustees.
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, and support to help NYMR fulfil its charitable mission. This is a voluntary role, but one that carries real responsibility and tremendous reward. You will work alongside a committed team of fellow trustees, staff, and volunteers who share a deep love for our railway and the communities it serves.
As an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation, we are recognised for our cultural and creative significance at a national level.
We are committed to building a board that reflects the diversity of the communities and visitors we serve. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, and lived experiences — particularly from groups currently underrepresented in heritage and charity governance.
These four Trustee positions are filled by election by Trust members, not by direct appointment. If you stand, you'll be asked to submit an election statement outlining your experience, skills, and vision for the railway, which will be shared with the membership to inform their vote. We encourage candidates to approach this as their opportunity to make their case directly to the people who care most about the railway’s future.
Skills We Are Looking For
We are seeking to fill four new Trustees with skills and experience in any of the following areas:
· Income & Fundraising — building and diversifying income streams
· Diversity, Equity & Inclusion — particularly within education, helping the railway reach and reflect its communities
· Conservation & Environment — meeting the challenges of a changing world
· Heritage & Collections — protecting historic estates and collections
All Trustees Must Bring
· High-Level Leadership — senior leadership experience, whether in the public, private, or third sector
· Business Strategy — experience shaping organisational direction, commercial development, or enterprise growth
· Strong Communication & Listening Skills — the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, advocate effectively, and build consensus
· eFinance — financial acumen at a senior level, including budgeting, reporting, and investment oversight
What We Offer
· The chance to play a meaningful role in preserving a nationally significant piece of railway heritage
· A welcoming, passionate, and collaborative board culture
· Induction, ongoing support, and trustee development opportunities
· The opportunity to help NYMR become a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation
Commitment
Trustees are asked to attend a minimum of six board meetings per year, plus sub-committee meetings and occasional events. Meetings are held along the railway, with some provision for remote attendance. You will need to be 18 years old and a member of North Yorkshire Moors Railway Trust.
This is a voluntary, unpaid role, though reasonable expenses maybe reimbursed.
Exeter City of Literature exists to celebrate and support literary heritage and activity, locally and globally. We work across Devon on a variety of bookish projects that help to make everyone love stories and storytelling.
We have a variety of opportunities throughout the year from helping at our largest annual event - The Book Market in June - to participating in Book Fairies and our Silent Book Club events.
A UNESCO designated City of Literature since 2019. We champion stories and storytellers locally and globally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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See inside our Collections storage facility - closed to the public - and help us prepare to move our collection to a new facility
What is an Inventory volunteer?
The RAF Museum has many items in its collection which are not currently on display. Our inventory volunteers will ensure that we have an up-to-date record of all the items in our reserve collection, their purpose and condition, to help us prepare to move from our current store outside Stafford to a new storage facility in Cosford. This is a weekday only opportunity.
This role sits within the RAF Museum’s Midlands Development Programme which will transform our museum and our impact on the local community through a series of phased projects – engaging audiences who may not obviously identify with the RAF story by finding common interests and histories which link them. As part of this project, we are planning a new learning centre, outdoor spaces, collections hub and major exhibition.
What will I be doing?
The Inventory Volunteer role could encompass various tasks, which might include:
· Assessing objects’ condition
· Measuring and weighing items
· Undertaking cleaning as required
· Object photography
This role is perfect for you if you…
· Are curious and eager to learn
· Pay attention to detail
· Have a light and careful touch
· Are happy working as part of a team
· Are organised and able to keep accurate records
How much time would I need to commit?
Ideally a half day (09:00 to 12:00 or 13:00 to 16:00) once a week, although other arrangements can be considered on a case-by-case basis. We would ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of 20 volunteering sessions. This is a weekdays only opportunity.
What's in it for me?
· Becoming part of a great team of volunteers and staff
· See and handle objects from the RAF Museum’s collection not on public display
· Learn about object conservation
· Discover more about the history of the RAF
· Gain behind-the-scenes experience within the heritage sector
· 25% discount at our retail outlets and café[KS1]
· Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy
· Free entry to a wide range of museums and heritage sites across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Creighton Centre
For over 100 years, The Creighton Centre has been at the heart of its community, providing connection, care and opportunities for generations of local people. With a rich heritage and an ambitious future, we are now seeking someone to become our next Chair of Trustees.
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to provide leadership to a well established, values driven charity at a pivotal moment in its history.
About the role
As Chair, you will lead our Board of Trustees and work in close partnership with our new CEO to ensure strong governance, clear strategic direction and long-term sustainability.
Over the coming year, the Board will be setting the charity’s strategic priorities and overseeing an exciting programme to renovate and future proof our historic building, unlocking new opportunities for community use and income generation. The Chair will play a central role in guiding this work at Board level.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking a Chair who brings strong interpersonal skills, good judgement and a collaborative leadership style. You will be someone who values good governance, inclusive decision-making and clear strategic thinking.
You will bring:
Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of an organisation with deep community roots and real impact.
What's in it for you?
If you are looking for a meaningful Chair role where your leadership can make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and what skills and qualities you might bring. Please do refer to the attached Role Decsription for guidance on preparing your cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for volunteers to join the GBSL project run by the Sickle Cell Society and help increase life-saving blood donations in Black-heritage communities.
What you’ll do:
We support and represent people affected by sickle cell disorder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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See inside our Collections storage facility - closed to the public - and help us prepare to move our collection to a new facility
What is an Inventory volunteer?
The RAF Museum has many items in its collection which are not currently on display. Our inventory volunteers will ensure that we have an up-to-date record of all the items in our reserve collection, their purpose and condition, to help us prepare to move from our current store outside Stafford to a new storage facility in Cosford. This is a weekday only opportunity.
This role sits within the RAF Museum’s Midlands Development Programme which will transform our museum and our impact on the local community through a series of phased projects – engaging audiences who may not obviously identify with the RAF story by finding common interests and histories which link them. As part of this project, we are planning a new learning centre, outdoor spaces, collections hub and major exhibition.
What will I be doing?
The Inventory Volunteer role could encompass various tasks, which might include:
· Assessing objects’ condition
· Measuring and weighing items
· Undertaking cleaning as required
· Object photography
This role is perfect for you if you…
· Are curious and eager to learn
· Pay attention to detail
· Have a light and careful touch
· Are happy working as part of a team
· Are organised and able to keep accurate records
How much time would I need to commit?
Ideally a half day (09:00 to 12:00 or 13:00 to 16:00) once a week, although other arrangements can be considered on a case-by-case basis. We would ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of 20 volunteering sessions. This is a weekdays only opportunity.
What's in it for me?
· Becoming part of a great team of volunteers and staff
· See and handle objects from the RAF Museum’s collection not on public display
· Learn about object conservation
· Discover more about the history of the RAF
· Gain behind-the-scenes experience within the heritage sector
· 25% discount at our retail outlets and café[KS1]
· Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy
· Free entry to a wide range of museums and heritage sites across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help us digitise RAF Museum’s paper-based collections information, to improve its accessibility, searchability and preservation.
What is the role?
The Collection and Research Team at the RAF Museum Midlands holds a significant number of paper-based records on its objects, ranging from provenance information, details of past conservation treatments, the service histories of specific aircraft, and historical correspondence. The Collections Information Digitisation Volunteer will assist our team to digitise these records. While securely stored, digitising these records will produce many benefits, including making them shareable with external researchers, searchable for the Museum’s own team, and helping to ensure their longer-term preservation.
This role sits within the RAF Museum’s Midlands Development Programme which will transform our museum and our impact on the local community through a series of phased projects – engaging audiences who may not obviously identify with the RAF story by finding common interests and histories which link them. As part of this project, we are planning a new learning centre, outdoor spaces, collections hub and major exhibition.
What will I be doing?
Scanning object history files and museum forms,
Administrating scans produced within a set file structure,
Adapting existing digital documentation to make it shareable externally,
Developing an understanding of information security and GDPR,
Developing an understanding of museum sector practices and procedures.
This role is perfect for you if you…
· Have good IT Skills, including the Windows OS, Microsoft Word and Outlook,
· Can lift and carry documents, and operate a scanner,
· Can carry out tasks methodically, with good accuracy attention to detail,
· Have an interest in history and/or heritage.
How much time would I need to commit?
One full day or half day, ideally once a week, between 10.00 and 16.00 at the RAF Museum Midlands.
What’s in it for me?
· Become part of a great team of volunteers and staff
· Meet new people and have new experiences,
· Discounts in gift shop and café,
· Free access to Flight Zone and similar attractions on site,
· Travel expenses reimbursed up to £14.50 per day, in line with our policy,
· Free entry to a wide selection of other museum and heritage sites and exhibitions nationwide.
What happens after I apply?
Suitable applicants will be invited to have an informal chat with the line manager.
Please note: This role requires a DBS check which RAF Museum will facilitate, and a one character reference.
Applications are welcomed from anyone able to fulfil the role, and we are happy to discuss support requirements.
Help the RAF Museum make its photograph collection available to the public.
What is the role?
The RAF Museum has acquired large collections of photographs showing aviation at the end of the 20th century. Help is needed with the digitization and cataloguing of the collections with the aim of getting them online. It is also hoped these images can be used in the new exhibition being prepared for the RAF Museum’s Midlands Development Programme and will add value to the project.
The RAF Museum’s Midlands Development Programme MDP comprises a major regional engagement programme supported by a new collections hub, learning centre, contemporary exhibition and co-curated interpretive interventions across the site.
What will I be doing?
This role will involve tasks such as
· Sorting the collections and storing in conservation grade materials,
· Digitization of the transparencies and negatives,
· Cataloguing and indexing of the images,
· Filing the digital images according to Museum policy and updating the digital asset management system,
· Providing images for the team developing content for the new exhibition at the Museum’s Midland site.
This role is perfect for you if you…
· Have a good knowledge of 20th century aviation,
· Can work independently,
· Seek accuracy and attention to detail,
Applications are welcomed from anyone able to fulfil the role, and we are happy to discuss support requirements. Please note that step-free access to the workspace is available but the distance to access to the lift and therefore the bathrooms may be a barrier to some.
Please note: This role requires one character reference.
Application Deadline: 10th May
What happens next?
Suitable applicants will be invited to have an informal chat with the line manager.
How much time would I need to commit?
There are two collections needing volunteers, Monday to Thursday, 10am to 5pm with an hour for lunch. Ideally each volunteer will allocate one day a week but we can be flexible.
What’s in it for me?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee – Ukrainian Institute London
Ukrainian Institute London (UIL) is an independent charity dedicated to advancing public education in the United Kingdom by broadening knowledge and understanding of Ukraine. It champions Ukrainian culture and shapes the conversation about Ukraine in the UK and beyond, bringing together experts, creatives, policymakers, and active citizens to explore Ukrainian perspectives on global challenges. Through its programme of public events, projects, educational courses, and digital content, UIL works across the fields of arts, culture, language, and current affairs. The UIL highlights Ukraine’s expertise and experience to emphasise the urgency of international solidarity in support of democratic security in Europe and beyond.
UIL is seeking to appoint two new Trustees. As a Trustee, you will help shape the strategic direction of the organisation, ensure strong governance, safeguard UIL’s independence and integrity, and support its long-term sustainability. Trustees also act as ambassadors for the Institute, helping to build relationships, raise our profile, and support funding and partnership opportunities.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
knowledge of Ukraine and its place within wider European and international cultural contexts;
fundraising and income generation, including trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate sponsorship, or individual giving;
developing or supporting fundraising strategies;
charity governance and trustee experience;
arts, culture, heritage, or international cultural relations;
finance, law, organisational development, or strategy;
communications, marketing, partnerships, or audience development;
digital engagement and organisational sustainability.
We value a wide range of perspectives and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Time commitment:
Four Board meetings per year, each approximately 2 hours, plus preparation time.
Review and input into key governance documents, such as the Annual Report.
Fundraising support, including meetings with potential donors and strategic advice to the Director and the UIL operations team.
Attendance at key UIL events, where possible.
Representation of the UIL at occasional meetings with partners or public-facing events.
Occasional ad hoc engagement, such as strategic advice on issues within the individual trustee’s area of expertise.
Overall, the commitment is expected to average approximately 1-2 days per month (which includes attendance at UIL events) and can easily fit in with other commitments.
This is a voluntary and unpaid role. Expenses are not reimbursed.
This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in strengthening a leading cultural charity and supporting its mission to promote Ukrainian culture, knowledge, and dialogue in the UK and beyond.
How to apply
Please read the Trustee Role Description before submitting your application.
To apply, please complete the online application form and upload your CV (PDF format). We do not require a separate covering letter.
CV Submission
Please upload your CV as a PDF file:
Saved using your full name (e.g. Firstname_Lastname_UIL_Trustee.pdf)
Including your full contact details, including phone number
Key dates
Closing date for applications: 31 March 2026
Interviews: April 2026
We aim to appoint at least one trustee by 15 April 2026.
Please note
Files submitted will be used solely for recruitment purposes.
All application materials will be handled in accordance with data protection requirements and deleted after the recruitment process has concluded.
You will receive confirmation once your application form has been submitted successfully.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Green Allotments charity is seeking an appropriately qualified Archaeologist to provide occasional advice.
Our innovative work programme focusses on the purchase of land and the creation of allotments. Hence, we are keen to learn more about how to identify potential heritage issues which could affect the creation of allotments on the top layer of soil. Learning more about how allotments can be sensitively placed within historical environments will help our charity bring allotments to more people.
We are keen to work with you if you can interpret information held in open-data online records such as Historic Environment Records. Your valuable insights will help our charity decide if a tract of land is worth buying for allotments, or should be avoided entirely.
We are a small and friendly charity team, with three trustees, one staff member, and a team of volunteers. The charity is funded by a generous single donor. Everyone brings something special to Green Allotments, if you think your archaeological experience and knowledge could help our charity to grow please get in touch for an informal discussion.
Your specialist contribution will help our charity make important decisions on land purchase and locations for new allotment sites in communities. Demand for allotment is very high, people are desperate for a plot of their own, to grow food and teach their children about where food comes from. Your support will help put more locally produced food on tables.
Who we are looking for:
Our charity is currently creating allotment sites in England only. We can accept volunteers located in any part of the UK, as long as the volunteer appreciates they will be focussing on England-only sites.
Our CEO, Deborah, has been working with home-based geographically dispersed volunteers for 20+ years and is happy to fit around your time commitments.
Application process:
Please apply via our website. When you make contact with us, we will consider your application. If interested in learning more about you, we will invite you to an informal discussion via zoom at a time/date to suit you. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email within one week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position: Volunteer Urban Ranger
Responsible to: Urban Ranger
Location: Various outdoor spaces across BD3, BD4 and BD5
Hours: Anything from two hours here and there, to two days a week.
Expenses: Travel expenses will be reimbursed for bus tickets, train tickets or car mileage
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At Better Place Bradford, our mission is to identify and oversee improvements to local parks and outdoor spaces with the aim of providing a healthier and happier environment for babies, young children and families. We work across larger parks, pocket parks, community centres, streets and green spaces across BD3, BD4 and BD5.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and highly motivated individual, who is looking to gain some practical landscape maintenance experience.
As a Volunteer Urban Ranger, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the upkeep of our sites, regularly checking that each site is safe, inviting, and free from rubbish — noting any issues that arise.
Duties include: Litter clearance, sweeping sand back into the sand pits, weeding, planting, watering plants, affixing signs, checking in on the Little Free Library boxes, strimming, raking leaves, supporting at event days, promoting responsible use and enjoyment of our sites.
This role is for you if you;
Volunteers must be in the UK already.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Willats Trust is a grant-making, cross-denominational Christian charity with a vision to see our estates and most deprived communities around the UK transformed by the love of Jesus.
Our mission is to fund relational evangelism through local expressions of church, by working with like-hearted partners to share the good news of Jesus in the areas of greatest deprivation across the UK.
Since our establishment in 1858, sharing the Gospel in these communities has always been our priority. Thanks to the generosity of Mr Willats, who gifted a significant property portfolio to the charity at its inception, we have been able to use funds generated from this property portfolio to finance grant-making to support evangelists, church planters, or other activities related to evangelism and making disciples in the top 20% areas of deprivation across the UK.
Following a strategic review in 2025, we have an ambition to more than double the amount we award in grants from £500,000 to £1m a year. Over the next ten years, we want to see more thriving Jesus-centric churches planted in our areas of greatest deprivation and led by people who look like the communities they are serving. This means part of our grant-making supports immediate tactical needs, but part of our grant-making also seeks to influence the underlying factors which will enable the long-term fulfilment of our vision.
We believe the kingdom of God works best when we all bring what is in our hand and let God do the multiplication. Our posture is to come alongside like-hearted partners who share the same vision and work together in partnership to support and equip those God has called to these communities.
We are seeking to make two Trustee appointments. Individuals who bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Mission-related: someone with lived experience of planting, leading or supporting Jesus-centric churches in communities experiencing significant deprivation. You will probably also carry a sense of calling that is bigger than a single geographic area and will be able help us think strategically about how we use our resources to contribute to increased church planting and evangelism in our areas of greatest deprivation, alongside others, over the next decade and bring deep relationships with others already serving in this space.
- Commercial property: someone with professional property expertise relating to exiting portfolios of residential and non-purpose-built HMO properties, or property development, who can advise on asset optimisation and property exits over the coming years, which will enable us to give more money away.
- Legal, financial or HR: individuals with strategic leadership skills and a passion to see resources deployed for Kingdom-purpose.
The time commitment required of a Trustee is usually likely to equate to approximately 6-8 days per year.
It’s a crucial and exciting time in the history and further development of The Willats Trust. By being a Trustee you will be able to make a difference across the UK and get to have a ringside seat to see what God is doing, as we know his heart is always for the most overlooked and forgotten. We are full of expectancy for what God is going to do in this current season and want to play our small part in this, alongside others.
We appreciate the rich diversity of our Trustees and Staff and seek to create a culture where everyone develops and fulfils their potential. We recognise the immense value of different perspectives brought by those with varied backgrounds, characteristics and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community (specifically in our context, women, individuals of Global Majority Heritage and those from non-Anglican church worshipping backgrounds).
Please note that this role has an Occupational Requirement to be a committed Christian as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date: 12 noon BST on Friday 8th May 2026.