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Make a difference in the lives of children, families and women. Become a PACT Trustee.
We are seeking two voluntary trustees to join our exceptional Board of trustees: One with professional experience in Safeguarding and one with professional experience within the Violence Against Women and Girls sector, or closely aligned areas.
If you are committed to making a lasting impact and guiding a charity that makes a positive difference to hundreds of lives every year, this is an incredible opportunity to join us on our mission.
You do not need previous trustee experience as we provide a full induction and ongoing training. This is a unique chance to apply your expertise at strategic level, playing a pivotal role in ensuring we continue delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services, championing the welfare of vulnerable families, and shaping supportive policies that protect children and strengthen communities.
PACT (Parents and Children Together) has been building and strengthening families since 1911 through outstanding adoption services and specialist therapeutic and trauma informed support services across Reading, the Thames Valley, and southern England. As one of the UK’s leading voluntary adoption agencies, we place children with loving, permanent families (over 81 placements last year) and offer lifelong specialist support through services like our Strengthening Families Team, CATCH and Adopter Champions. Alongside our adoption service provision, we empower women facing multiple disadvantages through our Alana House women’s centre and help children and their non-abusing parents recover from trauma via our Bounce Back 4 Kids programme.
Who we are looking for
We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including those with lived experience of adoption, care or disadvantage to apply. Diversity of thought and experience strengthens our Board, and we value perspectives from different communities, cultures and lived experiences. Your expertise will help us deliver inclusive, high quality services for children, families and women.
These trustee roles are voluntary positions that are home-based with occasional travel to our Reading head office for in person board meetings or to collaborate with PACT colleagues relevant to your lead role (reasonable expenses covered) and support for our events. The time commitment is around one day per month, including quarterly Board meetings and input into wider charity matters. We aim to be flexible and will make adjustments where we can support accessibility and your availability.
For the Safeguarding Lead Trustee role, we would welcome applications from interested individuals who have current strong understanding and experience of safeguarding legislation, especially in children’s social care.
For the Violence Against Women and Girls Trustee role, we are looking for individuals with demonstrable experience of working in this sector, or in closely aligned areas (e.g. domestic abuse, sexual violence, women in the criminal justice system, safeguarding, trauma informed services). You will have a strong understanding of the policy, commissioning and funding landscape relating to this field.
What would you get as a PACT trustee?
· Satisfaction of helping vulnerable children, women and families, and giving something back
· An opportunity to exercise your skills and knowledge, possibly in a different environment or context
· A chance to contribute to the charity’s strategic growth
· A chance to expand your experience of charities and gain new skills
· An opportunity to work alongside other skilled and committed trustees
· High-quality induction, training and support from us and other charity-support organisations
· Being a Trustee can support the acquisition of valuable skills and experience that support career development
We understand that becoming a trustee is a commitment and you want to ensure that you are applying for a role that matches your values and requirements. You will find lots more information about PACT on our website and one of our trustees also kindly provided this short video with further details.
If you believe you can contribute to the skills and diversity of our Board and would like to apply, please visit the volunteer page of our website where you will find the trustee recruitment pack and application form.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you need the information in a different format or require adjustments during the application process, please let us know.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 01 September 2026.
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

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The UK Men’s Sheds Association is seeking a small number of new trustees, based anywhere in the UK. The role is voluntary (reasonable expenses are covered) but is an opportunity to be part of an engaged, effective and friendly Board of an important national charity.
While the roles are primarily as general trustees, there will also be opportunities to serve on one of our two formal sub-committees – Audit & Risk and People. We are also recruiting for a trustee to act as our Treasurer (a role-specific advert is on our website).
The UKMSA Board fulfils a governance function, ensuring we use our resources responsibly, and that we comply with our legal and regulatory obligations. As a trustee, you will play a key role in ensuring UKMSA’s sustainability and effectiveness, overseeing our strategy and governance, including ensuring we continue to operate to the public benefit. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to use their professional and personal expertise to make a meaningful difference to communities across the UK.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and you do not need previous charity Board experience.
We regularly review the collective skills and experience of the Board members, and use this to inform recruitment. In particular, we are looking this time around for applicants who can bring significant charity or broader financial experience (not only for the Treasurer role but also to support our Audit & Risk function); experience of national or significant fundraising; and a background in HR or ‘people skills’. These are, however, not prescriptive and we welcome applications from anyone who feels they may have something to offer a medium-sized national charity which has significant impact which belies its size.
Our recruitment is also informed by our policies, especially our EDI and volunteering policies. While the Men’s Sheds movement itself has an understandable male focus, we are keen to maintain a truly diverse Board, both in terms of the protected characteristics under the Equalities Act and in terms of the diversity of experience and background our trustees bring. It is not a UKMSA policy per se, but we aim to maintain a balance of trustees who come from the Shedding movement alongside those who bring external perspectives. Trustees may be based in any part of the UK (we aim to have at least one trustee who is based in every one of the UK home nations).
We ask that all trustees explicitly sign up to their responsibilities, both statutory and regulatory, with a commitment to good governance and ethical leadership. We also expect a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a diverse and supportive Board, and as a constructive critical friend with the CEO and staff senior leadership team.
We are the support body for Men’s Sheds across the UK. We work hard to inspire and support the development of Men's Sheds.



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This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to get involved in an impactful charity making a tangible difference to the lives of refugees here in the UK.
Our work is simple – we refurbish unwanted bikes and donate them to refugees and people seeking asylum, many living on less than £7 a day, giving them freedom and independence whilst they rebuild their lives.
A bike makes a huge difference – not only is it a practical tool for tackling poverty, those who receive bikes from us report they are more connected in their community, happier and healthier as a result:
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91% of people use their bikes weekly for essential journeys
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84% of people are better able to access legal and other vital support services
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93% report better physical and/or mental health
Alongside our core Bike Donations Programme, we support refugee women to learn to cycle through our Pedal Power Programme; provide ongoing support with bike maintenance through our Repair or Replace Programme; and offer the opportunity for connection and friendship through our volunteer-matching Bike Buddy Programme.
“The Bike Project has given me so much more than just a bicycle — it has given me confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. Receiving a bike as a gift allowed me to feel free in society, explore my community, and even join a cycling group where I’ve met wonderful people.
Thank you again for everything you do. Your work changes lives, including mine.”
Ladan, Bike Recipient
About You and the Role
You don’t need to have experience of being on a Board, in fact the role would be ideal for someone considering taking on their first role as a trustee. We will work with you to understand your duties and support you.
You will, however, have an excellent understanding of charity finance and understand the unique set of challenges charities of our size face in delivering impact and ensuring financial resilience. You will be an excellent communicator – able to provide constructive feedback and scrutiny at the same time as helping the team to articulate financial information to others who may not have a finance background.
You will be joining a highly committed group of trustees who give their time, expertise and contacts to support the charity. Our trustees are critical in enabling us to thrive and this role plays a key role in supporting the wider board to fulfil its financial responsibilities.
You will work together with the board and wider staff team to set our strategic direction and improve our work with refugees. At the heart of everything we do is the real and immediate impact a bike makes to the lives of those who have been through so much. You will be part of us achieving that.
The time commitment for a trustee generally totals approximately 8 hours per month. Please see the role description for further details.
We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of the asylum process, women, people of colour / people of the global majority, and people with disabilities.
Application Process
Deadline for Applications: Friday 28th August 2026
Interviews: Late September - Early October 2026
Appointment: October 2026
Feedback will be provided to all applicants whether taken to interview or not.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact hradmin [at] thebikeproject [dot] co [dot] uk.
All candidates should complete the application form, including the scoring matrix, and the Trustee declaration as part of this process. Candidates require completing both the CV and application form to be considered for interview. If you have any issues with accessing or editing the document please contact hradmin [at] thebikeproject [dot] co [dot] uk.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are inviting applications from people interested in serving the charity on a voluntary basis as trustees of Headway UK.
Trustees are the guardians of a charity's purpose, providing leadership, oversight and strategic direction to ensure the organisation remains effective, sustainable and focused on delivering its mission.
As a trustee of Headway UK, you will join a committed board working collectively to support and challenge the executive team, safeguard the charity's reputation and resources, and help shape its future priorities.
Having conducted a knowledge, skills and experience audit, we are particularly looking broaden the collective expertise of the board by recruiting new trustees with the following skills:
- Charity and/or company law
- Safeguarding
- Neuropsychology
- Charity retail
- Cyber security and digital transformation
We also warmly welcome applications from people with experience of Headway network of local charities and branches.
In addition, we are seeking to strengthen our diversity of background and representation of those we serve and thus we particularly welcome applications from brain injury survivors, applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds and applicants from the devolved nations of the UK.
If you are interested, please download and read carefully the Trustee recruitment pack below, which also includes details of how to apply.
Deadline for applications:
- If you are voting the member of a Headway charity or branch and wish to nominate someone, the deadline is 5 August.
- If you unconnected to a Headway charity or branch, the deadline for applications is 16 August.
Please note that the difference between the two application deadlines relates to the charity’s Articles of Association, which require nominations from the network to be received 42 clear days before the date of the forthcoming AGM to be held on 17 September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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· Do you have liver disease or had a liver transplant?
· Have you attended either our virtual or face to face support groups?
· Do you have some free time to support a someone at the beginning of their journey?
· Are you a good listener and empathetic to others affected by liver disease?
· Are you passionate about making a difference to liver health?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Working alongside your allocated outreach development officer in the facilitation of British Liver Trust patient support groups.
2. Setting up and facilitating both online and face to face support groups as agreed with your allocated outreach development officer.
3. Act as a point of contact for patients attending your allocated support groups.
4. Engaging with patients and families affected by liver disease through peer mentoring to inspire hope, build confidence and help people self- manage their condition.
5. Acting as a peer mentor supporting new individuals who are joining our support services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a passionate and committed young parent to join the Board of Parents 1st UK as a Lived Experience Trustee.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our organisation by ensuring the voices, experiences and perspectives of parents remain at the heart of our work, strategy and decision-making.
We welcome applications from young parents with lived experience of pregnancy, early parenthood and/or accessing support for their mental health and wellbeing during pregnancy or within the first two years of their child’s life.
You do not need previous trustee or Board experience to apply. We are committed to supporting and developing new trustees and will provide induction, mentoring, guidance and ongoing support to help you succeed in the role.
This role is a valuable opportunity to build confidence, develop leadership skills, gain experience in governance and make a meaningful difference for other parents and families.
As a Trustee, you will have opportunities to connect with staff, learn more about our programmes and see the impact of our work first-hand. You will work alongside the CEO and Programme Leads, helping to shape decisions and priorities that support parents, babies and families across the UK.
We understand that young parents may be balancing family life, work, education or other commitments, and we are committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment where you can participate fully.
Key Responsibilities
As a Young Parent Trustee, you will:
- Help ensure Parents 1st UK remains true to its mission, values and purpose
- Bring the voice and perspective of young parents to Board discussions and decision-making
- Share insight into the experiences and challenges faced by parents accessing services
- Contribute to discussions about strategy, policies and organisational priorities
- Attend and actively participate in Board meetings and discussions
- Work collaboratively with fellow Trustees, staff and volunteers
- Support good governance and help ensure the charity operates responsibly and effectively
- Act as an ambassador for Parents 1st UK and its work within communities and networks where appropriate
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a young parent with lived experience of pregnancy, early parenthood and/or perinatal mental health support
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for parents, babies and families
- Feels able to reflect on and share their experiences in a constructive and supportive way
- Is willing to contribute ideas, ask questions and learn alongside others
- Values inclusion, compassion, respect and collaboration
- Is committed to the aims and values of Parents 1st UK
Previous governance or Board experience is not required. We welcome applications from first-time trustees and will support you throughout your journey in the role.
Time Commitment
- Board Meetings: 6 per year (approx. 2 hours, held virtually)
- Away Days: 2 per year (in person in London, 10:00–16:00)
- Preparation: Reading papers and reports in advance
- Additional: Occasional strategy or planning sessions
Estimated total commitment: approximately 4–6 hours per month
Trustees must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Not be disqualified under the Charities Act
Parents 1st UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of families. All Trustees are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and appropriate due diligence.
We specialise in effective volunteering and peer support during the key life change of pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
London’s charities, community groups and volunteers do extraordinary things every day. At London Plus, we want to help them do even more
We are looking for a new Chair of Trustees to lead our Board. This is an exciting time to join London Plus: we have built strong partnerships across London with both the Voluntary and community sector and key statutory partners, a range of important programmes of work underway and a new strategy in development.
As Chair, you will provide non-executive leadership, support good governance and work closely with the Chief Executive and staff team to help us deliver our mission and increase our impact.
We are looking for someone who can bring strategic insight, experience of leadership and strong relationships to support our Board, Chief Executive and staff team. A commitment to equity and inclusion is essential alongside a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities that face London and the voluntary and community sector.
We actively welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of London’s communities.
Interviews will be held the weeks of 31st August and 7th September
Connecting, supporting and advocating for charities and community groups in London.
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Carers Support is looking for a new Chair of Trustees to lead our Board and support the next stage of our development. This is an important voluntary role for someone with strong board or senior governance experience who wants to make a real difference to unpaid carers.
About Carers Support
We are an independent charity supporting thousands of unpaid carers of all ages across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We provide advice, information, practical help, emotional support, training, young carers services and more.
Our vision is that all carers are recognised, valued and supported. We work closely with the NHS, local authorities and voluntary organisations, and hold the Trusted Charity quality mark
Main duties would include:
As Chair of Trustees, you will:
• Lead the Board and help set the charity’s strategic direction
• Support and work closely with the Chief Executive
• Make sure the Board fulfils its legal and governance duties
• Encourage a positive, open and inclusive Board culture
• Ensure meetings are well-run and support good discussion and decision-making
• Help the charity respond to the needs and views of unpaid carers
• Ensure risks, finances and performance are monitored effectively
You do not need previous chairing experience. We are looking for someone with solid board or committee experience who can guide a group and support strong governance.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences. We are looking for someone who can bring:
• Board, governance or senior decision-making experience
• Calm, confident leadership and good people skills
• The ability to facilitate effective meetings or a willingness to learn
• Sound judgement and the confidence to ask questions
• A commitment to improving the lives of unpaid carers
• Time to prepare for and attend meetings
Time commitment
• 4 board meetings per year (2 hours each)
• Regular meetings with the Chief Executive
• Occasional committee meetings, events or development sessions
• Additional committee meetings, events or development sessions, as required
What you’ll gain
• A meaningful leadership opportunity with social impact
• Strategic experience in a respected local charity
• Supportive induction, training and ongoing guidance
• A warm and collaborative Board environment
There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself. If you’d like any further information, please email our recruitment team with your details and we’ll arrange for someone to call you back.
Please visit our website for all the information you need and details of how to apply. All expressions of interest and CV’s should be returned to our recruitment inbox.
Closing date for applications is 30th September 2026 (however this vacancy may close early if we find a suitable candidate).
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis.
Registered Charity No: 1063226
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Audit & Risk Committee Chair
Action for Children has been supporting children, young people and families across the UK for more than 150 years. Each year, we provide vital services that protect vulnerable children, strengthen families, and help young people thrive – from homelessness support and youth employability programmes to fostering, residential care, early years provision and specialist services for disabled children. Guided by our mission to ensure every child has a safe and happy childhood, we deliver life-changing support through 342 services nationwide, reaching more than 551,000 children, young people and families last year.
Our impact is built on a dedicated workforce and a strong culture of compassion, inclusion and advocacy. We step in when times are tough – offering protection, practical help and emotional support – while working tirelessly to create the long-term change needed so that those out of reach today are within reach tomorrow. Diversity and anti-racism sit at the heart of our work, and we are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the communities and families we serve.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Board as a Trustee – someone with the skills and experience to be the Chair of our Audit and Risk Committee.
We seek an individual who embodies our values and demonstrates integrity whilst at the same time providing strategic challenge, championing diversity and inclusion, and showing empathy for the pressures faced by vulnerable children and families. This is a voluntary role with reasonable expenses reimbursed. The term of office is three years, renewable for up to two further terms.
This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute your expertise to one of the UK’s most respected children’s charities, joining a committed and values-led Board dedicated to transforming childhoods and improving life chances for those who need us most.
Applications should be received by Friday 14 August.
Our vision is that every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for someone to replace our current housing advice role as she is having to take time off. If you have expertese in this area please apply!
Could your fundraising expertise help save lives?
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) is looking for a Trustee with senior fundraising, supporter engagement and income generation experience to join our Board.
This voluntary role is an opportunity to use your expertise to help shape the future of a life-saving charity. As a Trustee, you'll provide strategic oversight, constructive challenge and specialist governance, helping to ensure we can continue delivering critical care to people across the North East, North Yorkshire, Cumbria and the Isle of Man.
You won't be involved in delivering fundraising activity day to day. Instead, you'll work alongside fellow Trustees to scrutinise strategy, monitor performance, oversee risk and ensure our fundraising remains ethical, effective and aligned with our mission.
We're particularly interested in hearing from people with senior experience in fundraising, development, external engagement or income generation within the charity, social enterprise, public benefit or purpose-led sectors.
You will bring experience in:
· Fundraising strategy and income diversification
· Donor stewardship, supporter journeys and campaign planning
· Fundraising governance, compliance and ethical practice
· Board-level thinking, constructive challenge and sound judgement
· Building relationships and acting as an ambassador for a mission-led organisation
You will also share our mission, values, equity, diversity and inclusion, and Nolan’s seven principles of public life.
Time commitment
The Board meets at least four times a year, plus a strategy day. Trustees are encouraged to sit on two Board Committees, with additional contact usually taking place by email, telephone or Microsoft Teams.
Interested?
If you are passionate about using your fundraising expertise to make a meaningful difference, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 28th August 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Funding Officer (Self-Employed) | Flexible Remote Working | 15% Commission on Secured Funding
Do you have a proven track record in fundraising, bid writing, or securing grants? Are you looking for a flexible role where your success directly supports vulnerable individuals and families?
Compassion is seeking a driven and experienced Funding Officer to help secure vital funding that enables us to tackle and prevent domestic abuse across Babergh, West Suffolk, and beyond.
Join a growing charity, work remotely on a flexible schedule, and use your expertise to create meaningful social impact while earning 15% commission on all funding secured.
✅ Flexible remote role (typically 2–3 days per week)
✅ Commission-based earnings
✅ Make a genuine difference in your community
✅ Build strategic partnerships and secure life-changing funding
Your skills could help transform lives. Apply today and become part of Compassion's mission to create safer communities for everyone.
Location: Flexible / Remote (primarily covering the Babergh and West Suffolk area)
Contract Type: Self-Employed
Remuneration: 15% commission on secured and received funding
Hours: Flexible as required, typically 2–3 days per week (may vary)
Reporting to: The Trustee Board
About Compassion
Compassion is a charity dedicated to tackling and preventing domestic abuse, supporting individuals and families to achieve safety, recovery, and long-term wellbeing. We work closely with communities and partner organisations to deliver meaningful support and create lasting change. We see and support almost 300 victims a year
As we continue to expand our impact, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Funding Officer to help secure the resources needed to sustain and grow our services.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Funding Officer to identify, develop, and secure funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, grant-making bodies, businesses, and other third-sector stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong bid-writing and relationship-management skills to make a real difference. Working independently and flexibly, you will play a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of the charity by generating new income streams and contributing to a strategic funding approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify suitable funding opportunities aligned with Compassion’s mission and objectives.
- Prepare and submit high-quality funding applications, grant proposals, and expressions of interest.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, grant-makers, and sector partners.
- Develop a pipeline of funding opportunities and maintain records of applications and outcomes.
- Work closely with leadership to understand organisational priorities and funding requirements.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic funding plan.
- Monitor funding trends, opportunities, and sector developments.
- Support reporting requirements for successful funding applications where required.
- Maximise opportunities to secure sustainable income for the charity.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in grant fundraising, bid writing, or income generation within the charity or voluntary sector.
- A strong track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, or corporate funders.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce compelling and persuasive funding applications.
- Strong research, planning, and organisational abilities.
- The ability to build and maintain productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- A self-motivated and proactive approach to work.
- An understanding of the challenges faced by charities and the domestic abuse sector would be advantageous.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider team.
What We Offer
- Flexible, remote working arrangements.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an important cause.
- Independence and autonomy in managing your workload.
- A commission-based remuneration structure rewarding successful funding outcomes.
- The chance to help shape and support the future growth and sustainability of Compassion.
Remuneration
This is a self-employed position offering 15% commission on all secured funding generated through successful applications and funding bids.
Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Join Compassion and help us secure the resources needed to support individuals and families affected by domestic abuse and build safer communities across Babergh, West Suffolk, and beyond.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help Shape Healthier Futures for Children and Families
Can you help drive the future success of a growing national charity?
HENRY (Health, Exercise, Nutrition for the Really Young) is seeking passionate and strategic individuals to join our Board of Trustees at an exciting point in our journey.
For over 15 years, HENRY has worked alongside parents, carers, communities and professionals to give babies and young children the healthiest possible start in life. Our evidence-based programmes, training and support help families build healthy habits, strengthen relationships and improve long-term wellbeing, particularly in communities experiencing the greatest health inequalities.
Today, HENRY supports more than 21,000 families every year and trains professionals across health and early years services nationwide. Last year alone:
- 21,662 families received support through our programmes, workshops and one-to-one services
- 9,608 parents and babies benefited from infant feeding support
- 88% of participants reported leading a healthier family lifestyle
- 96% rated our programmes and workshops as good or great
- 35% of families we supported were from the most deprived communities in the UK
As we work towards our vision of a healthy and happy start for every baby and child, we are entering a new phase of growth and development. Our ambitious 2030 strategy focuses on expanding our reach, strengthening sustainability, increasing our influence, and maintaining quality and impact as we grow.
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will play a key role in shaping HENRY's future. Working alongside fellow Board members, you will provide strategic leadership, support good governance, oversee organisational sustainability and help ensure we continue delivering meaningful impact for families across the UK.
This is a strategic, non-operational role that offers the opportunity to contribute your expertise while making a lasting difference to children's lives.
Who We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in:
- Marketing and Communications
- Income Generation and Fundraising
- Legal and Contractual Matters
We also welcome candidates with:
- Previous trustee or governance experience
- Experience of scaling organisations
- Knowledge of early years, health or family services
- Relevant lived experience
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Why Join HENRY?
Joining our Board is both a responsibility and a rewarding opportunity to create lasting social impact.
As a Trustee, you will:
- Help tackle health inequalities affecting babies and young children
- Influence the strategic direction of a respected national charity
- Develop your leadership, governance and board-level experience
- Work alongside a collaborative and experienced Board and executive team
- Gain insight into a charity delivering impact at scale across the UK
We are committed to building a diverse Board that reflects the communities we serve and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds aged 18 and over.
If you share our belief that every child deserves the best possible start in life, we'd love to hear from you and explore how your skills and experience can help shape HENRY's next chapter.
Ready to make a difference? Read our attached Trustee Recruitment Pack and click 'redirect to recruiter' to be forwarded to our application portal.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 19th August 2026
Interviews: week commencing 14th September 2026
HENRY is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding. As a result, all successful trustee applicants will be required to complete a DBS check.
Volunteer Safeguarding Officer – Kenningwell United Women’s Football Club (KUWFC)
Location: Dulwich/Peckham, South London
Hours: Flexible, around 6 hours per month
Reports to: Club Committee
Be the Heartbeat of Safety & Inclusion
Do you believe every player deserves to feel safe, valued, and empowered? KUWFC is searching for a passionate champion of wellbeing to help us build a club where everyone can shine—on and off the pitch!
As our Volunteer Safeguarding Officer, you’ll be a guardian of trust, a voice for equality, and a cornerstone of our football family. Your impact will ripple through every training session, matchday, and community event. If you’re ready to make a real difference, this role is for you!
What You’ll Do
Protect & Empower:
Make sure every player, coach, and volunteer feels safe, respected, and supported. Uphold our safeguarding and child protection policies with pride.
Inspire Awareness:
Share knowledge, lead FA safeguarding training, and spark conversations that keep our community informed and vigilant.
Champion Inclusion:
Foster a positive, welcoming culture. Promote our codes of conduct, whistleblowing policy, and wellbeing initiatives—where every voice matters.
Be the Trusted Contact
Listen with empathy. Respond swiftly and sensitively to any safeguarding concerns, acting as the go-to person for guidance and support.
Build Connections:
Collaborate with club leaders, She’s Got Skills collective, and partner clubs to spread best practice and nurture wellbeing across South London football.
Keep Us Accountable:
Ensure DBS checks and safeguarding records are up-to-date, accurate, and confidential. Celebrate the highest standards in player protection.
Who You Are
- Driven by passion for equality, wellbeing, and community spirit
- A great communicator—someone who listens deeply and speaks up for others
- Responsible, trustworthy, and ready to handle sensitive information
- Willing to learn (FA safeguarding training provided)
- Organised, proactive, and full of positive energy
Bonus Points:
- Experience in safeguarding or child protection
- Knowledge of FA safeguarding procedures
- Experience in football or sports clubs
- Ready to make players feel like superstars—no matter their age or background!
Why KUWFC?
- Be part of a club that believes in changing the game—together
- Flexible volunteering—fit around your life
- Training, support, and professional references for your future goals
- Help shape a safer, stronger, and more inclusive football community in South London
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Behçet’s Disease is an auto-immune disorder which is incurable but can be managed by specialist consultants. It is very rare and can affect any part of the body. It often takes years to diagnose and can be debilitating to the patient.
Behçet’s Patients Centres (BPC), a charitable company, was formed in 2011 to provide the specialist, multi disciplinary care for patients.
We are seeking to recruit a Director to our Board in order to both increase our experience and skills base and to facilitate effective succession management. This is a volunteer role that offers rewarding experience and the chance to make a difference in the lives of those who are affected by this rare condition.
This is a highly autonomous role that will make a big difference to the Board of Directors and their purpose to provide a service to one of the rarest patient groups in England. We’re looking for someone who can come in and help us build on our achievements and do things even better. You will play an important role as a member of the Board of Directors, ensuring they are guided by your expertise. We also work collaboratively with Behçet’s UK, the registered charity for patients with Behçet’s Disease and you’ll be building relationships with that charity.
The time commitment for this role is around 2 to 3 days per month on average, with extra time needed around budgeting and year end accounts.
Experience Required:
- Proven management and leadership skills
- Proven communication skills
- Awareness of both Charity and Data Protection Law
- Computer literate in use of Microsoft products
- Experience of contract performance management
- Flexibility of working hours to attend quarterly Director meetings and the Behçet’s UK Annual Conference
Qualifications Required:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- A UK driving licence and the ability to travel
- A clean Disclosure & Barring Services check will be undertaken






