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YES is seeking a Trustee Treasurer to join our Board and provide strategic financial
oversight, supporting the charity’s sustainability and continued impact for children and
young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
As a Trustee, you will share collective responsibility for governance and strategic
direction. As Treasurer, you will act as the Board’s lead for finance, offering informed
oversight, guidance, and constructive challenge, drawing on your professional finance
or accountancy experience.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the Board’s lead Trustee for finance.
• Support the development and oversight of financial strategy, budgets, and financial controls.
• Provide scrutiny and challenge in relation to financial reporting, processes, and risk.
• Ensure the Board is informed of relevant financial regulation, compliance, and best practice.
• Contribute a financial perspective to Board discussions and organisational decision-making.
About You
You will bring relevant financial management experience (ideally with an accountancy
qualification), strong communication skills, and a commitment to good governance.
You will be confident working collaboratively and providing constructive challenge.
Previous trustee or charity sector experience is welcome but not essential.
Inclusion
YES values the insight that lived experience brings to effective governance. We
particularly welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience,
including LGBTQ+ communities, global majority backgrounds, and lived experience of
mental health challenges.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter setting out why you would
like to apply for the role.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
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Join our Board and help us support Asian mothers who are fleeing domestic abuse.
About Maa Shanti
We offer practical support, advocacy, emotional support, and activities tailored to the needs of South Asian mothers. Services are available in person, online, or in a blended format, and the team speaks Bengali, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi to ensure culturally sensitive engagement.
What will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities:
· Ensure the charity fulfills its purposes as outlined in its governing document.
· Ensure compliance with the governing document, charity law, and other applicable laws.
· Act in the charity’s best interests, making balanced and informed decisions. Contribute to the Board’s strategic direction, policy-setting, and goal definition, including performance evaluation.
· Provide guidance based on experience, supporting new initiatives.
· Ensure effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
· Monitor Maa Shanti’s financial, strategic, and operational performance.
In addition to general trustee responsibilities, we're particularly interested with in candidates who have the following skills:
· HR
· Charity Governance
· Legal expertise (family law/immigration)
Time Commitment:
· Quarterly Board meetings.
· 2 away days a year.
· In addition to Board meetings, there may be some ad hoc work support required in between meetings.
· Remote/hybrid working offered if needed.
What are we looking for?
You do not need previous governance experience to join the board. We will provide an induction an ongoing support.
Personal skills and qualities:
· Willingness and ability to understand and accept responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
· Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
· Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
· Enthusiasm for the work of Maa Shanti.
· Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
We warmly welcome applications from individuals who bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to our Board. As a woman only and led-by-and-for organisation, all board members must be women, and at least 90% of the board must come from South Asian backgrounds.
What difference will you make?
Joining Maa Shanti’s Board is an opportunity to be part of a values-led, survivor-centred organisation making a real difference in the lives of women and children affected by domestic abuse. As a trustee, you will help shape the future of a trusted, community-rooted charity at a time of growth and increasing need. You’ll work alongside a thoughtful, supportive Board and leadership team, contributing your perspective, skills and lived experience to ensure survivors’ voices remain at the heart of everything we do.
Before you apply
The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting Maa Shanti with their Trustee recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. Maa Shanti are happy to have an informal conversation to discuss the role further.
To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to the board.
Please send applications and enquiries to the TrusteeWorks team at the email address provided.
Deadline: 9th March 2026
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Based right in the heart of the city, Shopmobility is a vital and much loved service for all of our customers. A place where they know they will be listened to, treated with dignity and provided with the best assistance we can offer them, to live their lives independently.
Equal Lives is a user led Disabled People's Organisation and we're really proud of Shopmobility! It's the part of our organisation which is people facing, the part where our staff and volunteers get to represent us and interact with our customers on a daily basis. So, it's vital that we have the right people on hand and that's where you come in!
If you've got a passion to help the Disabled community by empowering them to live the life they deserve, then you're our kind of person. We're looking for those compassionate individuals who want to help others, who are happy to give a few minutes to listen to someone's story, to ask how their day was and to support them in working out the best solutions to suit their needs.
Shopmobility is a scheme that supports people to hire mobility aids during their visit to the city. We're based in Chantry Place (previously Chapelfield Shopping Centre) and we are looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of the day-to-day running of the shop.This is a great opportunity to volunteer, build your skills and meet new people!
Role overview:
As is typical of working with the community, no one day is the same. As such, the role may include, but is not limited to:
- Opening the site ready for business and helping to prepare the shop
- Closing the shop at the end of the day
- Greeting customers and acting as a friendly, supportive and welcoming face
- Supporting customers to work out what they need, and to hire the equipmen
- Keeping the site looking presentable and welcoming
- Handling cash and taking card payments
- Supporting people to sign up as Shopmobility members and to join Equal Lives as members
- Responding to queries on social media, email and telephone
- Taking future bookings for the equipment
- Cleaning and maintenance of vehicles when they’re returned
- Marketing and promoting the shop
- Some other occasional ad hoc tasks as required
We’ll give you:
- Comprehensive training, including Customer Service, GDPR, Safeguarding and Data Protection
- The opportunity to choose your days and hours (within our opening times of Tuesday to Friday)
- An accessible city centre location
- A variety of activities to challenge you and develop your skills
- The opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as you gain experience
- Specific tasks focusing on the skills you want to gain
- A friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers
- A mapped out plan of personal development to help you evidence your professional progression
You will be doing really important work with this role, supporting those with mobility issues access the City to lead more independent lives. This opportunity gives you a fantastic chance to learn and develop great transferable skills.
If you are looking for a volunteer role which gives you the chance to make a real difference to people's lives, this role could be for you.
Volunteering Arrangements
The site will follow the COVID19 safety guidelines and volunteers will be reimbursed reasonable expenses incurred whilst supporting us.
All volunteers are required to undertake our core training programme. This covers basic safeguarding and other key features, such as data protection.
New volunteers will have an opportunity to ‘shadow’ experienced volunteers and members of staff
Potentially, depending on the candidate, there may be additional opportunities to participate in a variety of accredited training courses. Please ask a manager for further details.
Volunteers are required to adhere to the organisation’s policies and practice guidelines.
Reasonable expenses, including travel whilst undertaking this role will be reimbursed. This includes mileage (currently £0.45 p/mile) and parking costs.
Person specification
- Honesty
- An ability to be empathic, whilst maintaining professional boundaries
- Reliability, and only committing to a level of volunteering which is realistic
- Good interpersonal skills
- The ability to be non-judgemental
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Commitment to attend training courses and team meetings
- Ability to follow organisational policies and procedures including safeguarding, data protection and health and safety
- Dedicated to the empowerment of Disabled people
We strive to remove disabling barriers, empowering Disabled people to have choice and control in their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CAFOD Advisor Recruitment - Strategy Performance Committee (SPC)
Role
Committee member, providing expert fundraising expertise to this Committee of the Board, alongside Trustees and other expert advisors. The SPC exercises governance activities on behalf of the Board and provides recommendations to the Board. The remit of the SPC covers CAFOD’s strategy to recruit and engage donors and supporters, and its global programmatic work, so covers both CAFOD’s international activities as well as the work within the Catholic Community in England and Wales.
Essential Criteria
- Professional fundraising expert with experience in the Charity sector
- Experience of multiple income portfolio management and strategy - particularly fundraising from the public (individual giving, legacy fundraising, community fundraising, major donor engagement etc.)
- Respect for the goals, ethos and culture of CAFOD
Advantageous
- An understanding of fundraising in a faith context
- Familiarity with Fundraising Regulator best practice & or a member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
- Knowledge of fundraising for international causes
Time commitment
- Four half-day meetings a year, currently two at CAFOD HQ, Romero House, London and two online.
- Some preparatory reading time is required before meetings
- No specific minimum term but a commitment to give approximately 2-3 years would be preferable.
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
Inclusive Boards is delighted to support Scope in their search to appoint two new Trustees.
Scope is the UK’s disability equality charity. They campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. They create opportunities and provide information and support that empowers.
About Scope
Scope wants a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We provide practical advice and emotional support to people and families who need it most. We use our collective power to deliver social change and end injustice for disabled people. We do this by working to change attitudes. We inspire policy change, by both local and national government. We work with organisations as employers and product or service providers. Our shops are at the heart of communities around the country, each one increasing impact. Last year, we supported over 4 million disabled people through our services, our online advice and online community forum. This also importantly gives us the authority to speak to power on behalf of disabled people and their families across the country.
Scope’s new strategy was approved by the Board in 2023 and focuses on achieving seismic change for and with disabled people and their families. We want to build on the impact we have achieved over the last few years. We want to go further in driving social change, achieving equality for all disabled people. Our work is underpinned by our commitment to diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and our values. We are pioneering, courageous, connected, fair and open.
About the Trustee opportunities:
Scope is seeking to strengthen the Trustee Board further and want to welcome 2 new Trustees with expertise in the following areas:
- A qualified accountant with audit/risk or governance experience
- Fundraising
Trustees act as ambassadors for the organisation, engaging with stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries. They foster relationships, build networks, and advocate for the organisation’s mission, enhancing its visibility and impact.
The Trustees we appoint will work closely with other Trustees, the Chief Executive and the Executive Leadership Team. Together they will oversee the delivery of our ambitious new strategy. They must be committed to equality, and to involving disabled people in decision making.
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Join Us as Treasurer – Make a Lasting Impact
The Maypole Project provides vital emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex medical needs, and their families. We are seeking an experienced Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and help steer the charity’s financial future.
Why This Role Matters
Your expertise will ensure our finances remain strong and sustainable, enabling us to continue delivering life-changing support to families when they need it most.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee financial governance and compliance.
- Present budgets, accounts, and financial reports to the Board.
- Advise on financial strategy and sustainability.
- Support fundraising and investment decisions.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong financial background (accountancy or financial management).
- A recognised accountancy qualification (desirable)
- Understanding of charity finance and governance.
- Ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-financial trustees.
- Strategic thinker with sound judgment.
Commitment
- Attend quarterly board meetings in person at our offices in Orpington and/or online, reviewing monthly management accounts, preparation for and actions arising from board meetings plus ad hoc support working from home.
- Average one day per month.
- Induction and ongoing training provided.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a passionate team making a real difference to families across South East London and beyond. Your contribution will help shape the future of a charity that truly changes lives.
Interested?
Please visit our website and download the role description and application form.
Please download and complete our application form and equality monitoring form.
We support children and young people with complex medical needs and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it and we act to prevent it. As a Trustee at Behind Closed Doors, you will work alongside our Trustee Board and CEO to drive our new strategy forward, finding opportunities to expand our income generating activity and building our capacity to deliver a range of quality services to everyone who needs our help. This is a pivotal role for our charity, helping to shape our future and support our vision: to build lives free from domestic abuse.
This is an exciting time to join our organisation, as we look to begin implementing a new strategy. You will be joining an established trustee board made up of dedicated, knowledgeable and supportive individuals. We welcome applications from all who resonate with our organisational values and objectives, and specifically from those with skills or experience in fundraising and income generation, and charity governance and risk management. Please note that we are also currently recruiting to the Treasurer role, find out more on our website.
Taking on a Trustee role is an excellent way to broaden your leadership experience and strengthen skills that you can then put to use in your core role, to the benefit of your career progression opportunities and the organisation that you work for.
As a Trustee, you will develop skills in:
- Strategic planning
- Governance
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Risk management
- Chairing meetings
As you learn about a new organisation and potentially a new sector, you will also gain confidence in:
- Acting as a 'Critical Friend'; asking questions and providing support
- Experiencing the difference between a strategic role, and a hands-on operational role
- Absorbing and processing new information, and learning where you contribute value
- Finding your feet with a brand new team of people
Please download the recruitment pack for full details, including how to apply and who to contact for an informal discussion about the role and organisation.
As a board, we strive to be as diverse and representative as the communities we serve and would welcome those from underrepresented or marginalised groups. We also recognise hugely the value that lived experience brings to our board, so would welcome further representation in this area, but only when it is safe for you to engage with us in this way.
Behind Closed Doors is committed to improving inclusive recruitment practices. If you would prefer to apply for this position or express your interest in an alternative format (such as audio or video upload) or require any adaptions at this initial stage, please get in touch.
Behind Closed Doors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A standard DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.
Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. We support everyone affected by it, and we act to prevent it. Build Lives Free from Domestic Abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support provides a walk-in centre in Plymouth offering needs-led, practical assistance to asylum seekers.
Our vision is to have a fair, humane and safe asylum experience for all. We are seeking a dynamic and committed Chair to lead our Board of Trustees and work in partnership with our Chief Executive to guide Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support through its next phase of development.
What will you be doing?
The Chair will provide inclusive leadership, ensure robust governance, and act as a passionate ambassador for our cause. You will be instrumental in shaping our strategy to meet the growing needs of asylum seekers in a challenging political landscape.
Location: Board meetings are held 8 times per year in Plymouth, with options for remote attendance. Some additional events and meetings may require travel.
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 days per month, including board meetings, preparation, and external representation. This is a voluntary, unremunerated role.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following:
- A commitment to the rights, dignity, and welfare of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in need.
- Significant experience within the charity sector, ideally in both operations and governance.
- An understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a trustee and Chair under UK charity law.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to chair meetings effectively and foster a collaborative board culture.
- Proven ability to think strategically and contribute to organisational development.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as an ambassador for the organisation.
- A commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
DCRS is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please request a copy of the candidate pack for further information.
What difference will you make?
As Chair you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of asylum seekers and refugees.
You'll have the chance to develop and utilize your skills in a meaningful context, work with a dedicated team and access networking opportunities within the charity sector.
Before you apply
The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support with their Trustee recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance.
If you want to have an informal conversation with DCRS directly to understand the organisation better we are happy to help arrange this for you.
If you wish to apply please provide an updated CV and request a copy of the application form.
Trustees play a vital role in ensuring Glasgow South West Foodbank meets its core purpose by overseeing the management and administration of the charity and ensuring that the foodbank has a clear strategy in line with our vision and goals.
What will you be doing?
We are seeking new trustees to become members of our board. Trustees ensure that the food bank acts in conformity with its purpose and with charity legislation, and that good governance, best practice policies and rigorous financial supervision are in place. They will be required to work collaboratively, with other trustees and with the staff and volunteers of the foodbank, and other external agencies.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:
- Clear commitment to supporting the delivery of the best possible compassionate and non-judgmental service to some of the most disadvantaged people in Glasgow.
- Some understanding of issues around poverty, even if not in depth, and willingness to extend that.
- Experience at a management, senior or professional level within the third, public or private sectors.
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(Ideally, but not essentially) experience of involvement in non-executive boards in the third, public or private sector.
By supporting the governance of the food bank, you are part of a team providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Glasgow South West Foodbank.
Please apply through CharityJobs, providing a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal interview with members of the Board of Trustees at Glasgow SW Foodbank.
You must be 18 or over to apply for this role, and you must not be disqualified from acting as a trustee and declare any conflict of interest whilst carrying out the duties of a trustee.
Applicants must be primarily resident in the UK when applying for this post. This is to enable successful applicants to fulfil the duties of this post and have access to any systems or programs required for the role in line with the charity’s data protection policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Impact Initiatives is seeking a trustee with financial expertise to join our Board at an exciting time of growth and innovation.
This is an opportunity to support a values-driven charity working creatively to address complex social issues and to learn and work with a motivated committed team to make a positive difference to thousands of peoples lives each year.
As a Trustee, you will:
- Contribute to long-term financial planning and resilience in a changing funding environment
- Ask the right questions at the right time, helping the Board understand risks, explore options, and make well-balanced decisions
- Support responsible innovation that aligns with Impact Initiatives’ values and risk appetite
Being an Impact trustee is a great way to:
- Support a cause you believe in
- Develop new skills,
- Enhance your CV
- Work with a wide range of people,
- Gain work experience
- Give yourself a new challenge
- Use skills for for purposes other than financial gain
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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StackCIC is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to enhancing technological awareness, provide upskilling opportunities, and assist individuals and charities in leveraging technology for growth. We believe in using technology to amplify our impact, improve accessibility, and better serve our community.
Role Overview
We are looking for a creative and user-focused Volunteer Product Designer / UX Designer to help design intuitive, accessible, and impactful digital experiences for StackCIC. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real problems through design and wants to use their skills to create positive social impact while building real-world experience.
You’ll collaborate with developers, project managers, and non-technical stakeholders to shape products and features that genuinely serve our community.
Key Responsibilities
Design user-centred solutions for web and digital products
Translate user needs and organisational goals into thoughtful design outcomes
Create wireframes, user flows, mockups, and prototypes
Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are feasible and implemented accurately
Participate in feedback sessions and iterate on designs
Advocate for usability, accessibility, and inclusive design
Maintain and contribute to basic design systems or style guides
(Optional) Support user research, usability testing, or design audits
Required Skills & Experience
Basic to intermediate experience with:
UX and/or product design principles
Design tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.)
Wireframing and prototyping
User-centred design and problem-solving
Clear communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical team members
Ability to work independently and manage design tasks in a remote environment
Nice to Have (Not Required)
Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG)
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS or design-to-dev workflows
Experience conducting user research or usability testing
UI/visual design skills and attention to detail
Prior nonprofit or volunteer experience
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience designing real products used by real people
The opportunity to create meaningful, socially impactful work
Portfolio-ready case studies and practical experience
A reference or recommendation upon successful contribution
Professional growth through collaboration and feedback
Flexible schedule and a supportive, mission-driven team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help shape the future of a youth mental health charity.
YES is seeking a Trustee with Human Resources expertise to join our Board and help
ensure we are well-governed, sustainable, and able to support the mental health and
wellbeing of children and young people.
As a Trustee, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the charity and, as our HR lead
Trustee, provide insight and constructive challenge on people and workforce
matters. This is a strategic, non-operational role where your professional experience
can make a real difference.
What you’ll be doing
• Acting as the Board’s lead Trustee for Human Resources
• Providing strategic HR insight to support decision-making
• Advising on HR policies, workforce planning, and best practice
• Helping ensure compliance with employment law, Charity Commission guidance, and good governance
What we’re looking for
• Professional experience in HR or people management
• Ability to think strategically and offer constructive challenge
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and ethical leadership
• A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
• Trustee or charity experience is welcome but not essential
What difference will you make?
Your expertise will help YES build a strong, supported workforce, manage risk
eFectively, and grow sustainably - ensuring more children and young people can
access high-quality mental health support.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you a progressive and inclusive leader? If you’re able to shape and influence an organisation with a strong foundation and a compelling ambition, then you could be our next Chair here at the Eikon charity.
This is a chance to employ your passion, commitment and bold leadership to support the lives of young people. You will have strong interpersonal skills and influencing capabilities, and a deep commitment to the charity’s mission and values
We need someone to engage and influence stakeholders internally as our Chair as well as able to be a strong ambassador externally.
If this sounds like you, then you might be the right person to join as our Chair.
WHO ARE THE EIKON CHARITY?
Now in our 30th year, The Eikon Charity supports children and young people across Surrey to feel safe, heard, and supported.
Growing up in today’s world can be incredibly challenging. That's why we empower children and young people to find the inner and external resources they need as they develop and navigate life.
We create spaces where they can be themselves and talk about their thoughts and feelings. They understand better than anyone what’s happening in their own lives, so we listen, without judging.
WHAT MATTERS TO US
We believe there should be more investment in empowering young people to prevent them from needing help with their mental health. The needs of young people guide everything we do, shaping every decision and action we take.
We are committed to investing in preventative services and use our influence to persuade others to do the same.
We are also committed to diversity that supports young people and our volunteers to fulfil their personal potential.
IF YOU JOIN US…
You will lead us with confidence in an increasingly complex and challenging environment. We know that what we do has an impact on our children who, tragically, need more of everything we offer as their challenges increase. This is an opportunity to really make a difference to the next generation.
Becoming our Chair will be a fascinating and compelling way to engage with a highly successful charity poised to achieve so much more. Ensuring that the Board governs The Eikon Charity wisely will be a rich and rewarding opportunity.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The Chair will provide strategic leadership and governance oversight to ensure the charity delivers maximum impact for the children and young people it works with. We need someone to demonstrate bold thinking and the ability to inspire and guide our Board.
We are particularly seeking:
- commitment to mission: passion for the charity’s purpose and a deep understanding of its social impact
- inclusivity & collaboration: fosters a collaborative and inclusive Board culture, encouraging diverse perspectives and constructive challenge
- influencing & advocacy - skilled in representing the charity and influencing key stakeholders
Please make sure you read our Candidate Information Pack before applying. It contains important details about the role and our organisation.
Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. We’d still love to learn more about your interest in joining the Eikon Charity.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Eastside People is supporting the Eikon Charity in the recruitment of this role. You can apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter.
The closing date for applications is Mon 23rd February. Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after. Shortlisted candidates will then have an interview with the Eikon Charity shortly after this.
We acknowledge every application. You’ll always hear from us after taking the time to apply - we look forward to hearing from you!
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YES is a registered charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and
young people in the Wycombe district. We are seeking a Trustee with legal expertise
to join our Board and help ensure strong governance, regulatory compliance, and
effective risk management.
This voluntary role offers the opportunity to use your knowledge to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will share collective responsibility with your Board colleagues for the
governance and strategic direction of YES. As our Trustee with legal expertise, you will:
• Provide Board-level oversight on legal and regulatory matters
• Support the identification and management of legal risk
• Review key contracts, agreements, and governance documentation
• Advise the Board on relevant legal and policy developments
This is not a legal counsel role, but a strategic governance position. External legal advice will be sought where required.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Has appropriate qualifications or substantial experience
• Understands (or is willing to learn) charity governance and regulation
• Can provide constructive challenge and clear advice to a Board
• Is committed to improving mental health outcomes for children and young people
We particularly welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience, including LGBTQ+ communities, global majority backgrounds, and lived experience of mental health challenges.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote (with optional annual in-person strategy day in London)
Commitment: Approx. 4 days per year (including quarterly board meetings and Resource Committee meetings) plus an optional all day Vision Day
Remuneration: Unpaid (Travel expenses reimbursed)
The Work Rights Centre is looking to widen its Board of Trustees. As we bid farewell to our Treasurer, who has reached the end of her six year maximum mandate, we are seeking a Finance Trustee (Treasurer) to join our Board. This is a unique opportunity to support a growing and highly ambitious charity, and join a dedicated Trustee Board of experts from across employment, immigration and public law, communications and academia. You will play a vital role in ensuring that our resources are managed effectively to maximize our impact. Above all, you will have an opportunity to make real, lasting social change.
About us
The Work Rights Centre (WoRC) is a frontline charity dedicated to ending precarious work and social exclusion. Since 2016, we have supported thousands of migrants and disadvantaged Britons to recover unpaid wages, fight workplace discrimination, and secure their immigration status. We don’t just handle individual cases; we use our frontline evidence to advocate for systemic change through research and policy engagement. In 2025 alone, we recovered over £170k for exploited workers and supported hundreds in understanding and securing their status in the UK.
What time commitment is expected?
The Board of Trustees meets four times a year. The meetings are held online, typically lasting 90 min. Our annual Vision Day is held in person, with some sessions that Trustees can join remotely. It is a precious opportunity for trustees to join all staff in reviewing key achievements, reflect on the year ahead, and begin formulating strategic objectives. Once a quarter before every main board meeting, a small Resource Committee (including theTreasurer and Deputy CEO) meets to review the charity’s financial position and fundraising targets.
About You
We are looking for a qualified finance professional with:
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Charity Finance Experience: A solid understanding of charity SORP, restricted/unrestricted funding, and voluntary sector governance.
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Strategic Vision: The ability to translate financial awareness into strategic advice for non-finance board members.
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Passion for Justice: A genuine commitment to the rights of migrants and workers in the UK. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the issues we tackle.
How to Apply
Please dow send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you are interested in joining the Work Rights Centre’s Board to Kasia Figiel, Deputy CEO by Sunday, February 8th. We will acknowledge and review all applications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet the Chair of Trustees, Rob McNeil. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to write to us.
Work Rights Centre is a charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice
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