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Global Charities Trustee Role Vacancy
Grant-making and Impact measurements specialism
Role Description
INTRODUCTION
Global Charities (operating name Global’s Make Some Noise) is the official charity of Global, the UK and Europe’s largest Radio and Outdoor company. The Charity brings Global staff and the Global’s amazing brands together to create incredible change for communities right across the UK.
Since 2014, Make Some Noise (MSN) has raised more than £43 million, changed more than 248,000 lives and additionally reached more than 603,000 people through over 755 projects across the UK.
We are seeking an experienced, values-driven and analytically strong individual to join our Board of Trustees, with a particular focus on grant-making, impact measurement and an understanding of diverse and marginalised communities.
You will bring rigorous judgement and constructive challenge to Board discussions, helping to ensure our grant-making decisions are robust and evidence-led, and that the charity maximises its impact for beneficiaries across the UK. This is an exceptional opportunity to use your expertise in support of communities facing some of life's toughest challenges.
GLOBAL’S MAKE SOME NOISE
Global’s Make Some Noise utilises the power and reach of Global’s platforms, talent, and client base to raise vital funds and awareness for the charities we support. We also work closely with Global staff 'Globallers’, to tap into their skills and experience, which allows us to build meaningful training and development opportunities for our small charities and maximise the partnership, events and on-air fundraising opportunities.
We align with Global’s proposition of “national brands delivered locally”, so that we are relevant to audiences in terms of both raising money and supporting local projects. We also align with Global’s culture of Making Everyone’s Day Brighter and work closely across the business to maximise the opportunities under this shared vision.
The Charity works closely with individual radio brands to develop fundraising strategies relevant to their audiences and commercial clients. We continue to focus on growing brand awareness of Global’s Make Some Noise and to innovate our various fundraising streams in order to support small charities that are in need of financial help and align with the Charity’s strategy.
Global’s Make Some Noise actively supports around 100 charities a year, in communities across the UK. These charities are small (under £1million in revenue) but high in impact, and provide critical help for some of the most vulnerable in our society.
We run 3 programmes to build sustainability in small charities:
· An awareness programme to generate much needed publicity and support
· A grants programme to fund vital services and equipment
· A learning and development programme to help upskill charities
Our mission is to ensure that nobody in the UK is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone. We deliver that mission through four key pillars :
· Providing shelter and safety; A safe home is essential, yet millions of people don’t live in one. We work with small charities that exist to support those who have no option but to live on the streets, in temporary accommodation or in unsafe or overcrowded houses.
· Supporting physical and mental health; We fund crucial services to ensure people can access the support they need to feel well. This includes funding hospice and care services, mental health helplines, respite support for people with disabilities and their families, and food banks for those living in poverty.
· Improving life skills; We’re supporting programmes that are dedicated to improving people’s life skills and future opportunities. This includes helping people get the education they need, upskilling them for the future, providing access to wellbeing support, and supporting them into employment.
· Preventing isolation; We recognise how vital it is for people to be connected so we fund crucial projects that prevent isolation. These include community projects that bring people together to build a sense of belonging, as well providing access to devices that support connections and digital skills training.
Our 2025 fundraising appeal for Global’s Make Some Noise raised a record-breaking £4.8million for communities across the UK. You can find out more about our impact here: https://cdn.sanity.io/files/lvz0au6x/production/e2f407d31e35d28769be5008efd248bbdb68f44c.pdf
THE TRUSTEE BOARD
The Trustee Board comprises of a mix of internal (Global employees) and external Trustees, with specialist knowledge aiming to cover different areas across charity governance, finance, grant making, partnerships, content production, staff engagement, fundraising and marketing. The full Board meet five times a year, with four quarterly Board meetings and one Strategy half day. Members of the Finance Committee meet four times a year, ahead of the main Board meeting. Additionally, there is a Nominations Committee, who meet as required to discuss Trustee/Senior Team appointments. Board members are encouraged to attend meetings in person at Global’s offices in Leicester Square or Holborn.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Trustees play an essential role in the governance of the Charity and its future development. The Trustees, while retaining total responsibility for the conduct of Global Charities’ affairs, delegate functions to the executive staff and the Grants Panel. The following matters are key Trustee responsibilities:
· Appointment of Trustees and of the Chair
· Appointment of Grants Panel and the Chair, and approval of Terms of Reference
· Appointment of Finance Committee and the Chair, and approval of Terms of Reference
· Approval of the Terms of Reference of any other Panels or Committees
· Agreement of strategy, and approval of strategic plans
· Approval of the Annual Budget and of all expenditure over £200,000
· Approval of the Annual Report and Accounts
· Appointment of the Auditors
Role Description
· To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving strategic direction to the charity, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
· To make sure that Global Charities complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
· To make sure the charity uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects and that the charity does not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects.
· To scrutinise Board papers, attend quarterly Board meetings and contribute to discussions and decision-making processes.
· To provide guidance on new initiatives and issues in which the Trustee has special expertise.
· To make sure risk management and control systems are in place, with clear delegated responsibilities to staff for managing and mitigating risk, and to monitor these on an ongoing basis.
· To approve annual charity budgets including approval of Senior Management pay rises and monitor financial performance against these budgets.
· To ensure that Global Charities has policies and practice that mean it is able to recruit, retain and develop high quality people.
· To act as an Ambassador for the charity and establish networks in support of the charity’s strategy and reputation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The Board is looking for an experienced candidate who brings experience across grant-making, impact measurement and understanding of diverse and marginalised communities. A candidate who also has experience in fundraising, particularly how to technical applications from large funders, Trusts or Foundations, would be beneficial but is not an essential element of this role.
Essential Experience and Knowledge
We are particularly looking for candidates with significant experience in one or more of the following:
· Overseeing or managing a grants portfolio, including assessment, due diligence and decision-making
· Developing, delivering or overseeing impact measurement, outcomes frameworks or programme evaluation
· Working at a senior level with or for diverse and marginalised communities
· Operating at a senior level in the charity, foundation or social impact sector.
· Significant charity governance experience and a strong understanding of Trustee responsibilities
Essential Personal Qualities
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
· Strong independent judgement and analytical thinking
· Confidence to offer constructive challenge and to speak up thoughtfully in Board discussions
· The ability to weigh evidence and consider multiple perspectives before reaching a view
· A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
· Collaborative approach and respect for collective Trustee decision-making
· A passion for the aims of Global Charities and an ambition to make the biggest difference possible to the lives of beneficiaries
Desirable Experience
It would be advantageous if the successful candidate also brings one or more of the following:
· Formal safeguarding training and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice
· Understanding of fundraising regulation and fundraising governance
· Experience of charity finance oversight or scrutiny of charity accounts
· Relevant lived experience connected to the communities and cause areas the charity supports (providing shelter and safety; supporting physical and mental health; improving life skills; preventing isolation)
· Experience on committees, panels or boards
· Useful networks within the charity, grant-making or social impact sectors. Grant funding applications through Trusts and Foundations.
· Knowledge of and interest in the voluntary sector more broadly
Indicative Candidate Backgrounds
Candidates might include, but are not limited to:
· A senior leader in a grant-making trust or foundation
· A Director of Programmes, Impact, Grants or Evaluation
· A charity CEO, COO or senior executive with strong programme and impact experience
· An individual with relevant lived experience and strong governance capability
FURTHER INFORMATION:
The Charity has a fundraising subsidiary, Global Charities (Trading) Ltd, whose principal activity is to contribute to the fundraising for Global Charities.
The ultimate control of the Charity is vested in its member, Global Radio Ltd. The member delegates the running of the Charity and the safeguarding of its assets to the Trustees. The assigned Executive for the member is the CEO, Global, who is represented by the Director, Global Goodness.
Trustees do not receive remuneration, as their role is entirely voluntary. They can claim travel expenses to Board meetings and any essential meetings as agreed with the Chair.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please provide a CV and covering statement which outlines;
· Why you would like to be a Trustee for Global's Make Some Noise
· How your experience in grant-making, impact measurement and/or working with marginalised communities would strengthen the Board
· Your relevant career background and how your skills align with this Role Description
· Any relevant lived experience you would bring to the role
CLOSING DATE
Shortlisted candidates will have interviews with Nominations Committee members in June/July 2026. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading youth charity specialising in enterprise and financial education. Our vision is that every young person, regardless of their background, is given the opportunity to 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 enterprise and financial education programmes, including 1.1 million who have started Young Enterprise businesses. As a founding member of Junior Achievement Worldwide, we are part of a global network spanning more than 100 countries, preparing young people for success in a global economy.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to become Chair of our Board of Trustees at a pivotal point in our journey. This is a highly influential role, offering the opportunity to lead our Board, support our CEO and senior leadership team, and champion our ambitious 2024–2030 Transforming Futures strategy.
This strategy aims to ensure that every young person has access to the financial education, enterprise capability, and work readiness they need to succeed, while deepening our impact on those facing the greatest barriers.
We are looking for a strategic and well-connected leader who can:
• Lead and inspire a high-performing, diverse Board of Trustees
• Strengthen relationships with government, policy makers, funders, and corporate partners
• Support fundraising and advocacy through strategic introductions and influence
• Ensure excellence in governance, safeguarding, compliance, and financial sustainability
• Act as a visible ambassador for Young Enterprise nationally and internationally
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who bring:
• Significant leadership experience at Board or executive level in charity, corporate, or public sectors
• A strong personal commitment to improving life chances for young people
• Credibility and networks among senior decision makers, funders, or policy influencers
• Strategic leadership and governance expertise
• Experience in fundraising, public affairs, or policy advocacy (desirable)
• An interest in education, youth development, enterprise, or social mobility
Above all, we are seeking someone who shares our vision and values and is passionate about helping young people, particularly those facing the greatest barriers, build successful futures.
The successful candidate will chair six Board meetings per year (primarily London-based), participate in events, visits, and stakeholder engagement, and commit approximately 1–2 days per month. This is an unpaid role, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional term of three years.
Young Enterprise is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds reflect the diverse communities and young people we serve across the UK.
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.
If you would like to play a transformational role in shaping the futures of young people across the UK, 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 21 June 2026. Interviews will be held between 29 June and 3 July 2026.
For further information, applicants are encouraged to review Young Enterprise’s Annual Report & Accounts and Transforming Futures Strategy.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us at this exciting moment and help empower the next generation to succeed.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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If you have experience in the private, public or voluntary sectors and the drive to make a difference, East Anglia's Children;s Hospice (EACH) have an opportunity for you to join our Clinical Governance Committee (and one other board committee) in a voluntary role to make a positive contribution to the work we do.
We are looking for a talented health professional; ideally with a background in paediatrics, to join our board of trustees to bring strong knowledge of clinical governance frameworks and healthcare regulations. You’ll bring valuable previous experience at a senior level to give specialised input on clinical governance to ensure safe, effective, and ethical delivery of EACH’s healthcare-related objectives. You will work with the Care leadership team to monitor adherence to healthcare standards, including those set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We welcome applicants with a medical background (ideally in paediatrics but not essential), and who bring knowledge of clinical safeguarding, patient safety, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and co-production.
Our trustees drive our strategic development and hold our management team to account and the range of perspectives and lived experience trustees bring to board-level discussions helps us respond more effectively to our service users and the children and young people we support.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and would particularly welcome applications from individuals from under-represented communities, and those whose lived experience or perspective would strengthen our ability to serve children and families from all backgrounds.
We would particularly like to hear from individuals who are well networked within our local communities across East Anglia; knowledge of, and connections within, the Cambridgeshire region would be especially advantageous.
We value hugely the contribution trustees make to EACH helping us to ensure our service users and families receive safe, well-led compassionate care. You should be able to commit to four full day committee meetings per year (held in person at our hospice near Norwich) as well as four half day meetings held at our Milton (Cambridge) hospice. There is normally an additional one-day awayday meeting annually and some ad hoc activities, such as hospice quality visits or attendance at fundraising or community events in the East Anglia region. Applicants will need to have their own transport.
You must be over 18 and eligible to act as a Charity Trustee in England.
What can a trustee role give you?
Being a trustee can be extremely rewarding. You will have:
Recruitment Information:
Trustee positions are un-remunerated although reasonable out of pocket expenses will be paid. This role offers a person the chance to make a strong valuable contribution to a respected community organisation with exposure at Board level.
Appointment to the Trustee Board will be subject to a selection process and satisfactory references and an advanced DBS check.
EACH are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse and under-represented backgrounds, as well as those with lived experience of physical or mental health conditions. We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of our communities and fosters an inclusive culture where all perspectives are valued.
How to apply:
For more information or for an informal chat about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Anna Lipp.
If you feel you have the skills, passion and time to commit to this role and would like to apply, please submit a CV together with a supporting statement summarising your interest in joining the Trustee Board at EACH outlining what qualities you think you have to contribute to the charity’s mission and how you feel your values match those at EACH.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people across the UK.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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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
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Interested in supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse?
We are currently recruiting Trustees to help us take the charity forward into the future.
Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline is a registered charity led by a Board of Trustees.
The Trustees (all unpaid volunteers) act individually and collectively, to provide overall stewardship of the charity, in accordance with our governing document and relevant legislation. In essence we look after the staff, volunteers and the organisation, so they can support the community.
You don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be a trustee and we welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and experience.
Prospective candidates will need to:
Have empathy with the work of the Helpline
Be able to devote the necessary time and effort
Have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
Have good judgement
Be able to work as a team
Have the ability, commitment and drive to take the organisation forward
Trustee Opportunities
For any charity succession planning is important and with that in mind we are currently looking for people to join our Board as Trustees.
Chair: Our Chair will be stepping down soon after 15 years and we are looking for someone to learn the ropes beside her before taking on the role.
Treasurer: After 10 years, our Treasurer is looking to retire in the next year. The Treasurer’s role description is on our website.
General Trustees: Please see the role description on our website
If you would like to apply please complete the application form on our website. You are welcome also to email Chris Roach, Chair, at that address to arrange an informal chat.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.