Help Shape Healthier Futures for Children and Families
Can you help drive the future success of a growing national charity?
HENRY (Health, Exercise, Nutrition for the Really Young) is seeking passionate and strategic individuals to join our Board of Trustees at an exciting point in our journey.
For over 15 years, HENRY has worked alongside parents, carers, communities and professionals to give babies and young children the healthiest possible start in life. Our evidence-based programmes, training and support help families build healthy habits, strengthen relationships and improve long-term wellbeing, particularly in communities experiencing the greatest health inequalities.
Today, HENRY supports more than 21,000 families every year and trains professionals across health and early years services nationwide. Last year alone:
- 21,662 families received support through our programmes, workshops and one-to-one services
- 9,608 parents and babies benefited from infant feeding support
- 88% of participants reported leading a healthier family lifestyle
- 96% rated our programmes and workshops as good or great
- 35% of families we supported were from the most deprived communities in the UK
As we work towards our vision of a healthy and happy start for every baby and child, we are entering a new phase of growth and development. Our ambitious 2030 strategy focuses on expanding our reach, strengthening sustainability, increasing our influence, and maintaining quality and impact as we grow.
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will play a key role in shaping HENRY's future. Working alongside fellow Board members, you will provide strategic leadership, support good governance, oversee organisational sustainability and help ensure we continue delivering meaningful impact for families across the UK.
This is a strategic, non-operational role that offers the opportunity to contribute your expertise while making a lasting difference to children's lives.
Who We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in:
- Marketing and Communications
- Income Generation and Fundraising
- Legal and Contractual Matters
We also welcome candidates with:
- Previous trustee or governance experience
- Experience of scaling organisations
- Knowledge of early years, health or family services
- Relevant lived experience
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Why Join HENRY?
Joining our Board is both a responsibility and a rewarding opportunity to create lasting social impact.
As a Trustee, you will:
- Help tackle health inequalities affecting babies and young children
- Influence the strategic direction of a respected national charity
- Develop your leadership, governance and board-level experience
- Work alongside a collaborative and experienced Board and executive team
- Gain insight into a charity delivering impact at scale across the UK
We are committed to building a diverse Board that reflects the communities we serve and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds aged 18 and over.
If you share our belief that every child deserves the best possible start in life, we'd love to hear from you and explore how your skills and experience can help shape HENRY's next chapter.
Ready to make a difference? Read our attached Trustee Recruitment Pack and click 'redirect to recruiter' to be forwarded to our application portal.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 19th August 2026
Interviews: week commencing 14th September 2026
HENRY is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding. As a result, all successful trustee applicants will be required to complete a DBS check.
Registered Charity 
51 - 100
Thank you!
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
- Enjoys connecting people and opening doors
- Has strong local business relationships
- Wants to contribute their skills and network to a meaningful cause
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
- Are confident communicators and relationship-builders
- 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
- Opportunities to connect with local Talent Scouts and the wider Standing Tall team
- Regular updates on our impact, partnerships and progress
#homelessness #partnerships #businessconnections #volunteer #relationshipbuilding #Birmingham #Bristol #Manchester
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.