Chair of the Board of Trustees
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a respected and impactful organisation, guiding our strategic direction and supporting our mission to empower and strengthen communities across Lincolnshire. We are looking for an inspiring and values-driven individual to lead a committed Board of Trustees and work closely with the Chief Executive to ensure YMCA Lincolnshire remains ambitious in its vision, financially sustainable, and firmly rooted in its purpose and values.
Hours per week: Quarterly Board meetings that are held on weekdays, starting at 4pm and typically finishing at 6pm. Occasional Saturdays for strategic planning when required 9am - 2pm.
As Chair, you will foster a culture of effective and collaborative governance by encouraging constructive challenge, inclusive discussion, thoughtful decision-making, and collective accountability. You will help create the conditions for the Board to operate at its very best, while ensuring the organisation remains focused on the people and communities it exists to serve.
YMCA Lincolnshire’s work is varied from tackling homelessness, delivering early year education and working alongside young people and communities across the county. In all of these fields we aspire to creating safe spaces, supporting wellbeing, building resilience, and helping people realise their potential. We are looking for someone who understands that lived experience strengthens governance, sharpens strategy, and helps organisations stay connected to the change they are seeking to create.
We are looking for someone who brings:
· Strategic thinking and sound judgement
· The ability to guide and influence with credibility and integrity
· A collaborative and inclusive approach
· Experience of governance, senior decision making or organisational oversight
· An understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing charities and communities today
· The confidence to support, challenge, and inspire others constructively
· A commitment to equity, inclusion and amplifying diverse voices
· Passion for the mission and values of YMCA Lincolnshire
The Chair will be expected to attend Board meetings, Committee meeting where appropriate and key organisational events while maintaining regular contact with the Chief Executive and Trustees.
As Chair you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the organisation and contribute to meaningful, lasting change across Lincolnshire.
If you are interested in applying, please click on our attached Recruitment Pack for full details about the role and how to submit your application.
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th July 2026 at 5pm.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Wednesday 22 July 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing the 3rd August 2026 at The Showroom with our panel.
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We are looking to grow our Board of Trustees to help to increase our reach, enhance our profile, spread our message and continue to develop sustainably.
We are seeking Trustees who will bring creative vision champion the role art plays in public cohesion and transforming people’s lives.We would like to recruit up to three new Trustees during 2026, ideally with experience of Finance, Fundraising or Artistic Programming.Arts at the Old Fire Station (AOFS) is known and respected for its values-led approach and passion for social change, and all Trustees are expected to share that commitment.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
The Old Fire Station is a centre for creativity in Oxford housing 3 organisations: charity Crisis, Arts at the Old Fire Station& Damascus Rose Kitchen
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Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading youth charity for enterprise and financial education, helping young people develop the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to thrive in work and life.
Since our founding, we have supported 7.2 million young people through financial and enterprise education opportunities. Through our ambitious 2024–2030 Transforming Futures strategy, we are working to ensure every young person has access to the financial education, enterprise capability, and work readiness they need to succeed.
We are seeking to appoint three new Trustees to join our Board at an exciting and pivotal time for the charity.
We are particularly interested in candidates with senior expertise in one of the following areas:
• Finance – ideally a qualified accountant interested in chairing our Risk and Audit Committee
• Governance – with experience in employment law and/or charity law
• Human Resources – senior-level HR leadership experience
We are looking for strategic and community-minded individuals who can help strengthen our governance, guide our future direction, and support our mission to improve life chances for young people across the UK.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting strategic leadership and governance
• Safeguarding the charity’s financial stability and reputation
• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
• Providing specialist expertise to Board discussions and decision-making
• Acting as ambassadors for Young Enterprise and our mission
We are particularly interested in applicants who offer:
• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Commitment to young people and social mobility
• Collaborative leadership and communication skills
• Understanding of good governance
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding
We strongly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experience of disadvantaged communities or supporting young people facing barriers to opportunity.
This is an unpaid role with reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed. Trustees are expected to attend Board meetings (primarily London-based), undertake training, be willing to participate in committee work if applicable, and contribute approximately 7–10 days annually. Appointments are for an initial three-year term, with potential reappointment for up to six years.
Keeping Young People Safe
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) check and receive safeguarding training.
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply:
Please refer to our information pack for full details.
To apply, please send:
• An up-to-date CV (PDF format)
• A supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, based on the essential criteria in the person specification
Applications should be received by 23:30 on 31 July 2026. We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
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Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people across the UK.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
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