Role Purpose:
Trustees provide strategic leadership, ensuring that St. George's Crypt fulfils its charitable objectives, makes a postive impact in the Leeds community, and remains financially sustainable. Trustees act collectively to safeguard the charity's values, reputation, and long-term effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
Governance & Strategic Leadership
- set and review the charity's strategic direction in alignment with its mission to support homeless and vulnerable individuals in Leeds
- ensure that all activiites deliver public benefit and comply with charity law, the governing document, and regulatory expectations
- monitor risks and ensure that robust governance structures are in place
- support and review the work of the Head of Finance and finance team
- oversee the external audit process, from appointment of auditors to implementation of any recommendations
Financial Oversight:
- oversee financial performance, ensuring funds are used responsibly and transparently in line with donor expectations and regulatory requirements
- review budgets, annual accounts, and financial policies, ensuring sustainability of services such as emergency shelter, addiction recovery programmes and meal supervision
- ensure effective oversight of the Crypt's financial affairs and its financial viability
Support for Senior Leadership
- provide guidance and constructive challenge to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
- ensure leadership decisions reflect the charity's values and strategic propositions
Advocacy & Representation
- act as an ambassador for St. George's Crypt within Leeds and beyond, promoting awareness of its services and impact
- represent the charity's values of compassion, dignity and hope
Compliance & Accountability
- ensure the charity meets all legal and regulatory obligations, including those set by the Charity Commission
- uphold confidentiality, ethics, and good governance practice at all times
- ensure the Crypt fulfils its mission and values, taking advantage of new opportunities and navigating challenges and managing risks appropriately
- ensure the Crypt has sound financial policies, controls and governance in place, and complies with these
Monitoring Impact
- evaluate the effectiveness of programmes such as residential support, training opportunities, and health and wellbeing initiatives
- ensure all services remain responsive to the needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Leeds
- give clear strategic direction, setting overall policy and goals, and monitoring progress and impact
- understand the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and provide guidance on accounting and financial reporting for the charity
How to apply
To make an application, please:
- download our Finance Trustee application pack
- complete application form
- send CV
- contact Martin Barry
Recruitment timeline
Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026
Shortlisting & Interviews: September 2026
Please download Finance Trustee application pack and application form
Submit with CV to Martin Barry
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Could you use your business connections to help more people leave homelessness for good?
We're looking for well-connected business professionals in Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester to become Standing Tall Connectors.
STANDING TALL – WHAT WE DO
Standing Tall is a social business that helps people rebuild their lives after homelessness through a stable job, a safe home and one-to-one support across 8 UK cities.
Our model works: 4 out of 5 people are in work, living independently and thriving 12 months later.
As we continue to grow, we are launching a network of volunteer Connectors to help expand our reach within the business community.
THE ROLE
We are looking for purpose-driven professionals with strong business connections to become Standing Tall Connectors in Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester.
This is an unremunerated volunteer position for individuals who believe in our mission and want to use their local networks, influence and business connections to help more people leave homelessness behind for good.
Connectors will represent Standing Tall within local business communities, attend networking events, and build relationships with businesses that want to be part of the solution to homelessness, either as Employer Partners, providing permanent entry-level jobs, or as Mission Partners, whose investment of £1,000 + VAT over 12 months helps one person leave the streets for good.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Is passionate about making a tangible social impact
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary role of a Connector is to leverage their networks, attend relevant business events and identify opportunities to engage prospective corporate partners.
While there is no prescriptive approach to the role, Connectors are expected to help secure £12,000 + VAT of Mission Partner investment annually – enough to help 12 people leave the streets for good.
This may be achieved through a number of relationships and introductions, or through a smaller number of highly engaged partners. Our focus is on creating meaningful connections that help more businesses become part of the solution to homelessness.
Connectors are also encouraged to help identify prospective Employer Partners and facilitate introductions to the Standing Tall team.
TIME COMMITMENT
Connectors will sign up for a 12 month term that starts in July.
Generally speaking, we would anticipate that Connectors will:
- Attend approximately 1–3 business events per month
- Make introductions and connections where opportunities arise
- Participate in occasional meetings with the Standing Tall Team
We are flexible and understand availability may vary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We are seeking individuals who:
- Believe strongly in Standing Tall’s mission and values
- Have an established network within their local business community
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- Are proactive, professional and enthusiastic
- Are comfortable attending events independently and representing Standing Tall
- Can commit time consistently throughout the year
Experience in business development, partnerships, sales, leadership, entrepreneurship or community engagement would be highly valuable.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
While this is a voluntary and unpaid role, Connectors will receive:
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives
- Recognition and visibility as a Standing Tall Connector
- A toolkit with key messaging and marketing collateral
- A dedicated Standing Tall contact for onboarding and ongoing support
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- Regular updates on our impact, partnerships and progress
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.