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If you want to have a governing role in a charity that is dedicated to having a lasting impact on the lives of marginalised young people, we’d like to hear from you!
To learn more about The Outrunners, what we are looking for from new Trustees, and what to expect from the role, please read on:
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About The Outrunners
The Outrunners support young people to get outdoors, get moving, and build the futures they want - all through the power of running, movement and community. Our vision is a London where everyone is included and no one is left behind.
The young people we work with have incredible talent, creativity and energy - but they don’t get the opportunities they need because of deep structural disadvantages, whether that’s racism, sexism or financial inequality.
We harness the collective energy of the running world to change that: helping young people to access fun and accessible running sessions. We help to improve their physical and mental health, their confidence, and their teamwork skills. But that’s just the beginning. The Youth Practitioners who work with our young people are not just coaches but trusted mentors and role models, helping to keep them on the right path. And our Outrunners Youth Hub is not just a room for bag drop but a specially designed space for young people to hang out before a session, play games, read comics, eat healthy snacks, or try to beat us at table tennis! We also use our brand partnerships to provide work experience opportunities, giving young people that all-important foot in the door and setting them up for bright futures.
We also run two unique marathon and half-marathon training Academies - there is a Youth Academy for young people aged 16-21 as well as a Women’s Academy for ethnically diverse women. We bring people together who have never run long-distance before, help foster a supportive community crew, and give them the skills, kit, coaching and confidence to cross that finish line and realise that they can do whatever they set their minds to - and that running belongs to them, too.
Driven by young people themselves, we are building a community that moves together: removing barriers to participation in running and movement; building connections in London’s diverse neighbourhoods; creating pathways to help young people achieve their ambitions; and driving change to tackle disadvantage and make running truly inclusive. Last year, we supported over 1,150 young people across our programmes.
In the 8 years that The Outrunners has existed, we have rapidly caught the attention of the running world and have grown quickly, thanks to the impactful support of major brands, races, the wider running world and the philanthropic and community sectors. We now have significant partnerships with Nike, Moju and Precision Fuel & Hydration that are taking us to the next level.
We have an experienced team, a growing basis of dedicated supporters, connections in the running and sports world, and a strong income pipeline for 2026/27.
Charity Number: 1189583
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About our Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
Leadership Team:
Tyler Williams-Green
Role: Founder and CEO
Background: Tyler has 19 years of experience of working in the charity sector and is an experienced Youth Practitioner. He has worked with vulnerable young people helping to address a wide range of complex issues, from mental health through to housing. He has the lived experience of being a Black man growing up in London and currently lives in Hackney. He has been CEO of The Outrunners for 8 years.
Laura Murphy
Role: Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor
Background: Laura has 16 years of experience working in Marketing with a variety of audiences, including young people. She is currently the head of Brand, Marketing and Communication at Girlguiding.
Trustees:
Daniel Burnand - Commercial Real Estate Partner at international law firm BCLP.
Rachel Soloman - Head of Community Investment at Peabody, one of the largest and most established housing associations in the UK.
Lauren Baker - VP Financial Planning & Analysis Exec at AMC Networks with an Executive MBA and Big Four finance experience.
Hamid Vaghefian - Communities & DEI Director and Social Community Engagement Specialist at London Marathon Events.
Sam Browne - Co-Founder and CEO of Let’s Do This, one of the biggest running events onboarding platform.
Simon Wharton - Retired Ex-CIO at BP and volunteer for several sports organisations.
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Why do we need new Trustees?
We are at the next stage of our development and want to bring on board the expertise and skills that can support and guide our growth. With our strong partnership, increasing influence, and growing network of supporters, we have a major opportunity to grow our impact in the coming years. We currently have a broad range of skillsets from our existing Trustees, who have a wide range of professional backgrounds - including law, the charity sector, and sports organisation founders. As part of our ongoing development, we want to deepen the expertise of this dynamic team.
We want to ensure that The Outrunners are equipped to maximise this opportunity to support more young people and drive real structural change in the running world and beyond.
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What do we need from our Trustees?
Trustees must be people with independent judgement, an ability to speak their mind, and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience and networks to support The Outrunners.
Although not essential, we are particularly interested in Trustees with either of the following skills and experience:
Experience navigating periods of rapid growth and scaling, including providing governance over the internal infrastructure required to do this sustainably, and managing the risks this entails.
Beyond this, the things we need from our Trustees are:
A passion for shaping a different future for young people and having a positive impact in local communities.
An understanding of the challenges facing young people in Hackney, and an insight into how The Outrunners Charity can best add value to supporting the future generations around us.
The ability to support and guide our organisation’s learning and impact upon the community around us and to think strategically and creatively about the challenges and opportunities ahead.
An understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures that will ensure the organisation is rigorous in its processes, ensuring the safety of the communities it engages with.
Good listening skills and the ability to respect the opinions of others.
Good understanding of the responsibilities required of a Trustee.
Willingness to undertake any necessary training which we require of you.
We are not expecting applicants to have all of these qualities, and expect that the best candidates will come with some others. But we hope that our Trustees between them will be able to cover all of these key attributes and more.
Above all, you need to have genuine enthusiasm and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the young people we work with by supporting and guiding our Chief Executive and The Outrunners’ passionate and committed staff and volunteers in their mission to better the lives of marginalised young people in Hackney.
Role Description/Responsibilities:
Desirable - someone who has previous Trustee experience.
Work with the existing board of Trustees and comply with the 6 main duties of being a Trustee which are:
Ensure your charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
Comply with your charity’s governing document and the law
Act in your charity’s best interests
Manage your charity’s resources responsibly
Act with reasonable care and skill
Ensure your charity is accountable
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What will you get from us?
The Board is committed to tackling the varied challenges of The Outrunners Charity.
In return, you will be rewarded by:
Contributing to making a real difference to the lives of young people in Hackney and beyond;
Being part of a team of staff and volunteers made up of interesting, skilled experts and working closely with The Outrunners Charity's visionary Chief Executive;
Receiving an in-depth induction and opportunities to attend a wide selection of events, with a focus on networking, sharing learning, and celebrating our community and organisational successes;
Obtaining high-quality safeguarding training as well as a bespoke training programme aimed at understanding the needs of the young people that The Outrunners support; and
Becoming part of the founding vision of a young and ambitious charity, which has multiple and well-respected local community links, and a chance to influence the direction in which this charity will be heading to.
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Time commitment expectations
Board members are expected to attend the four quarterly meetings and AGM, whilst also being flexible and responsive to unexpected changes. Our Board members are active ambassadors for The Outrunners Charity. This means attending and supporting events and taking opportunities to promote and develop the work of The Outrunners Charity through networks and contacts. We therefore ask that Board members commit about 2 days per year to The Outrunners Charity, on top of the four evening Board Meetings a year and an AGM.
The four essential board meetings are 3 hours long. Meetings are held at a date and time which is convenient for all, which is usually a weekday evening, and are held either online or in-person.
Minimum tenure for a Trustee is 2 years.
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Valuing inclusion
We currently have a very diverse leadership team and we welcome applications from people who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, people with mental and physical health conditions, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
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Next steps and what to expect
If you would like to put yourself forward as a potential Trustee please submit your CV and also complete the Trustee application form below, giving us a brief outline of why you are interested in the role and what you think you would bring to The Outrunners. The application form is available here:
TRUSTEE APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/1rnGXDPKmfhHqKuc9
We don’t expect you to cover all the points about The Outrunners, or to respond line by line to this job pack, but we do want to hear how you will make a difference to our organisation and to the people we work with, if you become a Trustee.
We will be accepting applications until 11.59pm on Friday 10th July 2026.
Once we have reviewed the applications, we will follow up with an informal meeting or telephone call before inviting a small number of people to meet with our Chief Executive and current Trustees.
If you would like an informal discussion about these roles then please contact us via our website.
For background information on The Outrunners Charity, please visit our website or our Instagram page.
You can find out more about being a Trustee and what it involves on the Charity Commission website.
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Do you have a direct Latin American background and financial expertise you want to put to meaningful use?
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the financial management and sustainability of a registered charity that has supported Latin American and other migrant communities through information, advice and guidance for vulnerable individuals, children and young people's activities and projects, adult education opportunities, and community-led cultural projects since 1983.
About us
LAH is a community-led charity driven by and for Latin Americans in the UK. For decades, we have been supporting Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants, championing their rights, wellbeing, and inclusion. We are a small, close-knit team with big ambitions, and everything we do is rooted in the lived experiences of the communities we serve. Our work takes place across London and at our community centre in Kilburn, North West London.
About the role
This is a voluntary, non-executive governance role with a time commitment of just 2 to 3 hours per month. As Finance Trustee, you will Chair our Finance and Fundraising Sub-Committee, providing board-level oversight of LAH's financial health: reviewing management accounts, scrutinising budgets and forecasts, ensuring our financial controls are robust, and supporting the wider Board of Trustees at Latin American House to understand financial risk and sustainability.
You will work closely with LAH Director and finance team, contributing to the approval of annual accounts and budgets, and ensuring we meet our Charity Commission and Companies House obligations.
This is strategic oversight, not day-to-day operations - the hands-on finance work stays with our staff.
If you have ever wanted your professional skills to serve your community, this is how.
What we are looking for
You will have a direct Latin American background, this is a requirement of LAH's governing documents, alongside experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, or financial management. You will be able to translate financial concepts clearly for non-finance trustees, bring sound judgement and analytical thinking, and be comfortable in an organisation where systems are still growing and developing.
You do not need prior trustee or charity experience. What matters is integrity, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine commitment to the communities LAH serves.
What we offer
Latin American House is a registered charity (1127253) and registered company (06720498). Trustees serve in a voluntary capacity.
We aim to contribute to the integration, social inclusion and wellbeing of Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Summary
If you have a senior financial background and a passion for global justice and disability inclusion, we’d love to hear from you. The role will serve on both our Board and our Finance and Audit Committee. Experience working with UK charities, either in finance, governance or audit, is desirable, but not essential. The role would suit an experienced Trustee, or someone considering their first Trustee role. This role will oversee the charity’s financial performance and position, financial governance, and investment management.
Please note that we will review applications as they are received, so early applications
are encouraged.
About Us
For over 115 years, CBM has been transforming lives around the world. We work with local partners, making sure people with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest communities have access to healthcare, education and a future where they can thrive. As an organisation based on Christian values, we welcome staff of all faiths and none in our work to build an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.
Please download the Recruitment Pack for full details and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Basis Yorkshire is seeking a committed and values-driven individual to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer. This is an opportunity to support a long-standing, specialist organisation working alongside sex workers and people experiencing sexual exploitation across Yorkshire.
Basis has over three decades of experience delivering trauma-informed, non-judgemental support, advocacy, outreach and education. We work with people across all sectors of the sex industry, as well as young people and adults at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation. Our approach is rooted in dignity, agency, social justice and harm reduction, with the voices and experiences of the people we support at the centre of everything we do.
As Treasurer Trustee, you will play a key role in supporting the Board’s oversight of the charity’s financial health, sustainability and governance. While professional financial qualifications are not required, we are looking for someone who is confident in scrutinising financial information, asking constructive questions, and contributing to strategic decision-making.
We are particularly interested in individuals who share our commitment to challenging stigma and inequality, and who can bring thoughtful, independent judgment to Board discussions. Previous experience in the voluntary or community sector, safeguarding, or connections to strategic networks in Leeds would be welcomed.
Trustees are expected to attend quarterly Board meetings, contribute to working groups where possible, and engage with role-specific matters between meetings. An enhanced DBS check will be required and arranged by Basis.
We warmly encourage applications from people with diverse lived and professional experiences, particularly those currently underrepresented at the Board level.
Basis works with women and nonbinary people who work in the sex industry and women and young people who are sexually exploited
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Change Agents UK is an established sustainability education and future skills charity. We use education and recruitment to empower people and organisations with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to create a better, more sustainable future for everyone. Helping people from all walks of life to become “change agents”.
We are seeking new trustees and directors of our charity and non-profit trading subsidiary boards. Trustees and directors play vital roles in making sure that Change Agents UK is well-governed and achieves sustained growth of impact and progress towards our goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your professional skills to use supporting a dynamic and ambitious charity.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, who can actively support our growth and who will broaden the diversity of thinking and skills on our Board.
Personal skills and qualities:
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have experience in the following: working with or in schools, colleges or multi-academy trusts or in training/skills provision; fundraising, bid-writing or corporate partnerships or recruitment and general HR.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive board, welcoming and valuing people from all backgrounds and a broad range of perspectives and experiences. You do not need previous board experience to apply and will be provided with induction and support in the role.
Duties of trustees & directors
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South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) want to strengthen their Board of Trustees with up to 4 new Trustee appointments. These are voluntary positions and provide opportunity to help SWAN to develop its strategic direction and sustain innovative services to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
SWAN began life in Wiltshire and over the past 25 years has expanded into Somerset, Bristol, Dorset, Isle of Wight, West Berkshire, Portsmouth, East Sussex and Worcestershire. We deliver high quality, independent advocacy services supporting a diverse range of vulnerable people. We have developed a model of advocacy which ensures everyone, including the most marginalised, have the same rights and opportunities as their fellow citizens. Our services are free at the point of delivery, confidential and non-judgemental.
We work with people from all walks of life and have supported thousands of the most disadvantaged people to have their voice heard and their choices respected by those that are making decisions about their future.
We are looking for dynamic and empathetic people to become Trustees within our organisation, people who have the passion and drive to support SWAN and help us to ensure that the voices around our Board table reflect and understand the communities we work in. We would encourage people from all sections of our communities to apply , but particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, and LGBTQ+ applicants because these groups are currently under-represented on our Board. We are happy to accept applications from people without prior Board experience but who can evidence their commitment to our purpose, values and ambitions and show a willingness to learn in the role.
The organisation is led and managed by the Chief Executive and the Executive Team who oversee the delivery of our services and the infrastructure that underpins them, and we believe that this, coupled with sound governance, will help us to achieve our vision and maximise our reach and impact.
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate some of the following:
• Experiences that will bring different perspectives to our organisation i.e. being a member of, or working in, diverse or minority communities.
• Having direct experience of using advocacy or support services
• An understanding of, or interest in, the lives of vulnerable adults including those who have been victims of hate crime
• An understanding of, or interest in, the wider voluntary sector
• A commitment and willingness to improving the lives of vulnerable people
• Integrity, strategic vision and relationship building skills
• Governance, finance, and/or entrepreneurial experience
• Good communication skills and knowing how to work as part of a team
• For the treasurer role some experience of managing and understanding budgets and financial reports would also be required.
Time commitment averages 1 day a month, meeting locations are flexible and either face to face or virtual. Trustee expenses, including travel are paid.
Please note that for legal and safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a current DBS check and a registered Director Verification Digital ID Code.
If you believe you would add value to our Board we would love to hear from you. Application and further details will be sent to candidates.
South West Advocacy Network supports and empowers people to have a voice, by ensuring access to quality, independent advocacy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer and join our Board of Trustees and help strengthen support, awareness and long-term sustainability for people affected by Chronic Granulomatous Disorder (CGD) and their families. Please note this oppurunity to volunteer as a trustee is open to UK residents only.
A range of backgrounds
It is great if you have skills or experience which you think would beuseful to support our board, but this is by no means a requirement.We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic about us doing good work for the community and committed to helping us see this mission through.
We provide a full induction and training to everyone who joins as a trustee, and we also encourage interested parties to attend a boardmeeting before joining so you can see how we work.
Commitment from you
Being a trustee is an official duty as they have joint legal control of the charity and are ultimately responsibly for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do. The CGD Society is also a registered company in England & Wales, so our trustees are also directors for the purposes of company law.We expect the following of all of our trustees, committing around one hour of time per week:
1.To attend our board meetings, which occur via video conference every two months. 2.To keep in touch via email, through an official email address that we will provide for you, at a minimum of once per week.
Our board meetings occur 6 times a year, usually on a weekday evening, and we provide an agenda with reading material two weeks in advance. We ask all participants to read this material and come prepared with comments and questions. Every input is welcomed, debates are encouraged, and all views matter.
We try to host one meeting per year - our Annual General Meetingor AGM - in-person at a central location, to provide an opportunity for our team to meet face-to-face. We cover all travel expenses for trustees to attend these in-person if they are able to.
We also encourage our trustees to engage with one of our subcommittees, which are smaller groups overseeing specific areas of our work, such as our nursing service or financial governance.This is optional, as we recognise that not all of our trustees can spare the time to participate.
To express your interest please send an email to hello@cgdsociety with the subject line 'Trustee rescruitment' explaining why you are interested in becoming a trustee for CGD Society. Including a CV is useful but not required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time to lead Age UK Stockport’s Board. To be the Chair of Age UK Stockport is to be an active volunteer in our community. But it’s not the easiest volunteering role! It can be challenging, but it will be rewarding.
Our Board has recently been refreshed after the recruitment of three new trustees who, alongside our established trustees, complete the Board membership.
Our current Chair will be standing down later this year having served the maximum term for the role. We are looking for a dedicated, creative person, with a range of appropriate professional and life experiences to become our next Chair. They will have the interest and commitment to lead and drive forward the development of Age UK Stockport in line with our core values – to be Connected, Confident and Creative.
The successful candidate would join the Board as trustee and Chair Designate and then be elected Chair at the AGM in the autumn of 2026.
The Chair leads the Board, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively. You will support the Board to work together well and will manage and support the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.
Main responsibilities of the Chair
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Project & Outreach Assistant (Youth & Community Development)Help shape opportunities for young people in London while gaining hands-on experience in fundraising, outreach, and project delivery.
Skills Development Training (SDT) is a London-based organisation dedicated to empowering young people through creative, educational, and wellbeing-focused programmes. We are looking for a proactive and passionate Volunteer Project & Outreach Assistant to work closely with our Director and support the growth and delivery of our community initiatives.
This is a flexible opportunity (1–2 days per week, remote and/or in-person) ideal for someone looking to gain practical experience in the charity sector, social enterprise, or community development.
What you’ll be doing
Supporting outreach and engagement with young people, partners, and community organisations
Assisting with fundraising activities, including research and identifying funding opportunities
Helping to promote programmes and events (social media, email, and local outreach)
Providing general administrative support (emails, documents, coordination)
Contributing ideas to grow the organisation’s impact and visibility
Assisting in the planning and delivery of workshops, events, or training sessions
What we’re looking for
Strong interest in youth development, community work, or social impact
Good communication and organisational skills
Self-motivated and able to take initiative
Basic digital skills (email, documents, social media)
A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
What you’ll gain
Direct experience working with a grassroots organisation making real community impact
Insight into fundraising, outreach, and project management
Mentorship and support from an experienced Director
Opportunity to build your CV and develop practical skills
Potential pathway to future paid opportunities or references
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in their communities
Are you able to attend our office in Rotherhithe at least 1 day per week if required?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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THE ROLE
The Safeguarding Trustee acts as the Board’s lead on safeguarding, providing strategic oversight, guidance, and challenge to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice across the organisation.
You will:
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We would welcome applications from people who have:
Trustee experience is not essential—we will support your development.
WHY JOIN US?
Blue Smile is a children’s mental health charity dedicated to transforming the mental health and life chances of children across Cambridgeshire through arts-based therapies. We support over 200 children each week, working closely with schools and families.
This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute your expertise to a well-respected charity and help make a lasting difference to children’s mental health.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dancers’ Career Development (DCD), the national charity that enables and empowers dancers to thrive professionally and personally leading up to and beyond their performance careers, seek two new Trustees to join our welcoming and experienced Board.
We are looking for people with lived professional dance experience or senior management experience in the performing arts, with a broad knowledge of the dance sector.
Trustees work closely with the Chair, fellow Trustees and the Executive Director to set and deliver DCD’s strategic priorities and realise the organisation’s charitable objectives.
No former Governance experience is required. The role of a Trustee is voluntary (unpaid). The time commitment is approximately two days a year.
If you are excited by this opportunity, resonate with DCD’s values and are passionate about making a positive difference to dancers’ lives, please get in touch; we would love to hear from you.
Please download the Recruitment Pack from our website for further information on becoming a DCD Trustee, and how to apply, please go to our website.
Applications must be submitted by 9am, Tuesday 23 June
We are a national charity that enables and empowers dancers to thrive professionally and personally throughout and beyond their performance careers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pact is seeking a values-driven finance leader to join our Board of Trustees and chair our Financial, Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC), succeeding our highly respected outgoing Chair who retires this Autumn.
About Pact
Pact is a successful, growing and highly regarded Catholic charity whose mission is to support prisoners, people with convictions and their families to make a fresh start. We operate in some of the most complex and high-risk environments in the voluntary sector, delivering critical front-line services across prisons, probation services, courts and communities, while managing public-sector contracts with the Ministry of Justice and NHS alongside philanthropic grants and donations.
About the role
As FRAC Chair, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Board to make confident strategic financial decisions, steward resources responsibly and respond effectively to a changing commissioning landscape. Working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and Director of Finance & IT, you will lead Committee oversight across:
• External audit
• Financial risk management
• Internal scrutiny and control
• Statutory, tax and Charity Commission compliance
• Treasury and investment strategy
Alongside this, you will share collective responsibility with fellow Trustees for the strategic direction, governance and integrity of the charity.
About you
You are a qualified accountant with senior-level experience in finance, audit, risk or governance (for example, as a CFO, Finance Director, Finance Partner, Audit Partner or senior risk leader). You bring a strong grasp of financial management, internal control and risk, the ability to interpret complex financial information and challenge constructively, and the interpersonal skills to build positive relationships across the Board and Executive.
Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector, knowledge of Charities SORP (FRS 102), and previous Trustee or non-executive experience would be highly welcome but are not essential.
While this role is open to people of all faiths and none, as a Catholic charity Pact seeks Trustees whose personal values are aligned with our ethos, including our commitment to ethical investment.
Practicalities
• Term: 3 or 4 years by mutual agreement, renewable up to a maximum of 10 years
• Voluntary, with reasonable expenses reimbursed
• Approximately 45 hours per annum, plus reading and keep-in-touch time
• Board meetings are held near Liverpool Street, London, with hybrid attendance permitted
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Kaleidoscope Trust is a UK-based international charity working for a future where LGBTI+ people everywhere can live free, safe and equal lives. For more than 13 years, we have worked in partnership with governments, activists and community organisations to provide funding, capacity building, research and advocacy support to grassroots movements across the Commonwealth and beyond. In the UK, we work across politics, diplomacy and civil society to ensure LGBTI+ rights remain a central part of the UK’s foreign policy and are championed within international institutions.
We are operating at a defining moment for global LGBTI+ rights. Across many countries, hard-won freedoms are being challenged by increasingly organised anti-rights movements, shrinking civic space and growing political hostility. Yet this period also demands ambition, resilience and solidarity. Having navigated a period of significant challenge, Kaleidoscope Trust has emerged with renewed strategic focus, strengthened partnerships and a clear commitment to supporting LGBTI+ organisations on the frontlines of change.
This next chapter includes the work of our Global LGBTI+ Rights Commission, bringing together research, advocacy and convening power to better understand and respond to the global rollback of rights. We continue to believe progress is possible when communities, governments and civil society work together – and we are looking for a Chair who shares that belief and can help lead Kaleidoscope Trust through this critical period.
We are now looking for a new Chair to lead our Board at this pivotal moment. Our Chair is responsible for ensuring that the board operates effectively and oversees a clear strategic direction for the charity, providing ambassadorial leadership as needed and constructive, supportive partnership with our CEO, Alex Farrow and our Senior Leadership Team. But critically, they will be a calm voice and fierce advocate as we navigate this rapidly shifting landscape.
We’re looking for someone familiar navigating complex human rights systems with the ability to foster high performing governance that enables our team to build connections and to recalibrate for best impact. The successful person will have prior Chair or non-executive experience, or at a minimum sustained Director-level board exposure. They will be an enabling, facilitative leader able to foster robust debate and decision-making, they will be comfortable advocating for the rights of LGBTI+ people and supporting our charity to remain financially sustainable and adaptive to evolving risk.
It’s important to us that as a Board, we represent the people that we are working to support. We know that diverse boards are the most effective, they can think creatively and hold each other to account, therefore we are particularly looking for applications from trans people, women, People of the Global Majority, people without a degree, working class people and people of faith.
Download the candidate pack for the full role profile and assessment process, and for a conversation about the opportunity, please contact Tanya Stevens at our search partner All Leaders.
This is a voluntary, hybrid position requiring attendance at several board meetings per year at Kaleidoscope’s London offices, several online sub-committee meetings, with wider remote advisory support totalling 10-15 days per year. The Chair commits to a three year term, which is once renewable. Travel expenses for interviews and board commitments will be covered as required. Discussions regarding access needs are welcome.
The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday, 23 June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
UK Feminista is looking for people committed to feminism and women’s equality to join our volunteer Board of Directors.
Founded in 2010, UK Feminista is a charitable organisation working for a society free from sexism and violence against women and girls. We campaign for systemic change so that women can enjoy their rights as enshrined in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. We exist to tackle the root causes of sex inequality. Our core programmes are combating commercial sexual exploitation; and tackling sexism and sexual harassment in education. Please read more about our programmes of work on our website.
The role of the Board of Directors is to:
Take legal and financial responsibility in order to safeguard the assets and the continuity of UK Feminista.
Be satisfied that financial information is accurate and that financial management systems and controls are robust and defensible.
Ensure that UK Feminista complies with its Articles of Association, company law and other relevant legislation and regulations.
Ensure that the policies and practices of UK Feminista meets the organisation’s needs, are in keeping with its charitable objects and strive to achieve best practise.
Further the charitable objects of UK Feminista.
In carrying out the collective responsibilities of the Board, the role of the individual Director is to:
Follow UK Feminista’s Code of Conduct at all times.
Declare conflicts of interest and exercise confidentiality and independent judgement at all times.
Contribute relevant knowledge and expertise to the organisation’s activities at the request of the Director.
Be a proactive advocate for UK Feminista.
Act as an ambassador to UK Feminista, including building the profile of the organisation; seeking relevant fundraising connections and support; and representing the organisation at meetings and acting as spokesperson when requested by the Director.
Contribute to the development of the organisational strategy through providing support, constructive challenge and ideas, in collaboration with the Director.
About you
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not require previous board experience. We particularly encourage applications from Black and ethnically minoritised, disabled and neurodivergent individuals.
Person specification:
Strong commitment to the aims of UK Feminista.
Strong understanding of sex inequality and commercial sexual exploitation.
An ability to work effectively as part of a team.
An ability and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to complete Board Member duties.
An ability to think strategically and exercise good judgement.
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a Board Member.
An understanding of and commitment to upholding the Board’s governance role as distinct from the operational role of staff.
Knowledge, skills and experience in a field or practice of relevance to UK Feminista’s activities.
A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
We are seeking particular expertise in these areas:
Data protection
Finance and fundraising – in particular, fundraising areas outside of grants, and strategic partnership development
Digital, marketing and public relations
Experience completing organisational transition to CIO
Level of commitment
UK Feminista is a small organisation, so this is a hands-on Board Member role. As well as four 90-minute online board meetings a year and attending an annual in-person Away Day in London, Board Members attend additional adhoc meetings, events and provide organisational support as needed.
UK Feminista is a non-profit company limited by guarantee. No one on the Board of Directors is personally liable.
Working for a society free from sexism and violence against women and girls
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee Opportunities
Hodan is a small but long-established voluntary organisation in North Kensington, focusing on advice, support and wellbeing for the Somali community and other racially minoritised groups in West London. It is a registered charity operated as a company limited by guarantee.
We are looking for two new Trustees who can help us increase our reach, attract new funding, and continue to develop our services. We are particularly keen to recruit members of the local community in West London who have one or more of the following:
· Lived experience of issues faced by our service users, e.g., economic disadvantage, unemployment or unstable employment, migration, racism / discrimination, digital exclusion, and/or social isolation
· Experience in marketing, PR, or event management
· Experience in fundraising, especially non-grant approaches (e.g., corporate social responsibility, individual philanthropy, or building a supporter base)
· Experience of working with children and young people from racially minoritised backgrounds and/or in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
· Experience in charity leadership and governance
Board meetings are held every three months at Canalside House, Ladbroke Grove. The Board is responsible for setting the strategy and policies of Hodan, and guides and supports the Executive Director and staff.