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Do you have a passion for African and Diaspora history and a vision for empowering communities through knowledge? Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is seeking a dynamic Book Club Coordinator (African & Diaspora History Lead) to join our founding volunteer team. This role is central to curating, facilitating, and promoting a transformative learning space that nurtures understanding, critical thinking, and cultural pride for survivors, young people, and community members.
As Book Club Coordinator, you will design, manage, and facilitate a structured book club programme focused on African and Diaspora history, literature, and thought leadership. You will work closely with the Membership Director and Community Engagement Manager to ensure the club fosters critical reflection, inclusive discussion, and actionable learning. This role combines operational coordination, educational facilitation, and community engagement, offering a unique opportunity to impact knowledge sharing and collective empowerment.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential / Highly Valued Experience
- Strong knowledge of African and Diaspora history, literature, political thought, and cultural movements
- Experience in facilitation, teaching, programme coordination, or group learning environments
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and group leadership skills
- Ability to engage diverse participants in respectful, inclusive, and meaningful dialogue
- Confidence holding complex conversations around history, power, identity, and resistance
- Ability to motivate participation and sustain group energy over time
- Strong organisational skills, including session planning and follow-up
- Ability to document discussions and translate insights into learning outcomes
- Experience working in community, grassroots, or culturally rooted spaces
- Commitment to collective learning, cultural integrity, and community-centred education
- Reliability, consistency, and a collaborative approach to programme delivery
Desirable / Can Be Developed
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Competence with digital tools for scheduling, virtual engagement, and content sharing (e.g. video platforms, shared documents, community spaces)
Qualifications
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Formal qualifications in history, education, cultural studies, or related fields are welcome but not required; equivalent professional or lived experience is equally valued
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Curate reading lists and learning materials: Develop thoughtful, accessible reading lists focused on African and Diaspora history, literature, political thought, and cultural movements. Select texts that reflect diverse geographies, time periods, and perspectives, balancing academic depth with community accessibility.
- Plan and facilitate book club sessions: Organise, schedule, and lead regular book club sessions in both online and in-person formats. Design session structures that support preparation, discussion flow, and inclusive participation. Create a welcoming environment that encourages shared learning rather than hierarchical instruction.
- Lead critical discussion and reflection: Facilitate informed, respectful, and challenging conversations that encourage participants to analyse texts critically, reflect on historical and contemporary relevance, and apply learning to personal, collective, or organisational contexts.
- Participant engagement and learning tracking: Monitor attendance, participation levels, and learning outcomes to assess engagement and identify opportunities for improvement. Adapt facilitation approaches based on participant feedback and group dynamics.
- Coordinate guest contributors: Identify, invite, and coordinate guest speakers, authors, historians, or subject matter experts whose lived experience or expertise enhances discussion and deepens understanding of selected themes.
- Digital collaboration and engagement: Work with digital teams to support virtual sessions, share reading materials, discussion prompts, and supplementary content. Encourage ongoing dialogue through online platforms between sessions.
- Documentation and programme development: Capture key discussion points, insights, and participant feedback. Contribute to reflective summaries and recommendations that inform future reading selections and programme development.
- Link to wider CIC initiatives: Align book club themes with broader CIC educational goals, membership programming, and community initiatives. Support the integration of learning into collective practice, leadership development, and cultural programming.
What This Role Offers You:
- Leadership experience in designing and facilitating an educational programme with social impact.
- Personal growth through engagement with communities, critical reflection, and cultural education.
- Opportunity to shape a flagship learning initiative within a pioneering, values-led CIC.
- The satisfaction of empowering participants to connect with their history, identity, and collective culture.
What This Role Is Not For:
- Individuals seeking purely administrative tasks or content curation without engagement.
- Those unwilling to guide discussions that challenge assumptions and promote accountability.
- People expecting rigid, pre-defined responsibilities—this role requires creativity, facilitation skills, and adaptive problem-solving.
If you are ready to lead learning, inspire critical engagement, and strengthen community knowledge of African and Diaspora history, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a key driver of transformative cultural education.
A Final Word
Learning is about people, not just books.
If you know that:
- Trust is built through thoughtful facilitation, care, and intellectual honesty
- Respectful handling of stories, histories, and lived experiences is a safeguarding responsibility
- Listening deeply and honouring diverse voices keeps learning communities strong
…then you understand the heart of leading a book club rooted in African and Diaspora history.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Fundraising Officer is responsible for generating vital income for Make a Smile. You’ll proactively identify and organise fundraising opportunities, complete the required paperwork, and ensure events run smoothly. Working closely with the Treasurer and committee, you’ll develop an annual fundraising plan, support local fundraisers, and build relationships with supermarkets and other organisations. The role is hands-on, creative, and key to helping the chapter meet its fundraising goals and maximise its impact.
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers



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Join the Savio House Retreat Team 2026-27, and work with young people at our Youth Retreat Centre at Bollington, Cheshire.
Why Savio House? Well, wouldn't you love to …
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- Live in a Christian community that works for young people
- Wake up each day in a fantastic location in the Pennine hills
- Develop skills in working with young people
- Develop team working skills alongside qualified leaders
- Develop valuable planning and leadership skills
- Learn to create totally new resources
- Get free training in first aid, food hygiene, fire prevention training, health and safety etc.
- Explore accreditation paths towards a future career working with young people
- Search out the answers to some of your deeper life questions
- Join a world-wide Salesian network of youth workers
- Receive a weekly allowance
- Have all food, accommodation and laundry provided
- Enjoy national conferences/events and meet up with other volunteers
- Have regular mentoring and support through the whole year- September- July
Job description - Main duties and responsibilities:
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Live in Roman Catholic religious community
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Share faith with hundreds of young people on retreat
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Assist to lead and organise Salesian retreats
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Work as a team to enhance the retreat experience for those who attend
Skills, qualifications and experience needed for the job:
Mandatory:
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Must be 18 or over
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Be able to communicate in English
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Must be willing to provide police check and 2 character references
Desirable:
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Experience of working with young people
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Experience of working within a Salesian or parish setting, or be willing to participate with one of our provinces outside of the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about physical activity and community wellbeing.
Project Resilience provides easily accessible opportunities for our hostel residents to take part in a variety of social and sporting activities to boost overall health and wellbeing.
You will play a key role in promoting healthy lifestyles by delivering fun, inclusive, and accessible physical activity sessions for people of all ages and abilities.
We would welcome qualified instructors from a range of activities such as:
·Boxercise
·Yoga
·Pilates
·Dance
·Football
·Basketball
·Circuit Classes
·Supported Gym workouts
However if you have another sport or activity that you would like to offer our residents, please get in touch!
This role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to inspire and mentor vulnerable residents, contributing to their health and personal growth. Your commitment to excellence in coaching and resident engagement will not only enhance your professional skills but also make a significant impact on the community.
You will :
·Plan and lead, safe, engaging fitness sessions for small groups of residents
·Adapt exercises to suit varying levels of mobility, ability, and health conditions.
·Monitor participants' safety and wellbeing during sessions.
·Encourage participation and build confidence through motivation and support.
·Log attendance and feedback as required.
·Work in line with safeguarding, health and safety, and risk assessment protocols.
Skills required:
·Recognised Fitness Qualification, Exercise Class Qualification or Sports Qualification, recognised in the UK
What we will provide:
·Access to communal garden area and nearby fields for outdoor activities
·Access to a small internal gym (bench, weights, exercise equipment)
·You will be required to undertake mandatory e-learning and a menu of optional training will be made available
·Ongoing supervision and support from your line manager
·Travel expenses reimbursed (if applicable).
·Access to events, networking, and training and development opportunities.
Please note, you will be required to undergo a DBS check and we will need details of 2 x referees.
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us:
Women in Sport exists to ensure that every girl and woman can experience the joy, fulfilment, and lifelong benefits of sport. We challenge gender inequality by exposing barriers, developing and promoting policies and solutions and inspiring change through collaboration and influence.
As we look to the future, we’re seeking women and men who share our belief that sport can transform lives - leaders ready to help us drive equality from the playground to the pitch, from grassroots to governance.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, and from men who actively champion gender equality and can positively influence others to do the same.
We are keen to hear from women and men who have one (or more) of the following:
· Deep knowledge of, and credibility in, professional sport, either as an elite athlete or a coach
· An involvement in high level sports governance and regulation, ideally with existing government contacts
· Senior leadership experience in major corporations
· Expertise in film, media or digital storytelling to reach and inspire large audiences
· Involvement and experience of grassroots or sport for development
· Specialism in branding and marketing
Your role responsibilities will include:
· Developing and supporting Women in Sport's vision and strategy in line with its charitable purpose
· Collaborating with the Board and Executive team to ensure board effectiveness
· Ensuring robust governance, financial stewardship and risk management across the organisation
· Representing and championing Women in Sport by being an advocate and ambassador
· Being the guardian of our reputation seeking to ensure Women in Sport maintains its leading position in advocacy for women and girls in sport
· In partnership with other Trustees, providing guidance, support and challenge to the CEO and executive team
Key experience, skills and attributes required:
· Experience operating at Board in a non-executive or executive capacity
· Demonstrable ability of being a trusted advisor to a wide range of stakeholders, including executive management
· Detailed understanding of the boundaries which exist between the Executive and the Non-Executive
· Proven ability to provide strategic oversight of organisational performance and long-term planning
· Strong personal commitment to Women in Sport’s vision and purpose
· A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Terms of Appointment:
· The equivalent of circa 8-12 days per year are required. This will include four Board meetings, as well as additional committee meetings and one strategy day per year and representing the organisation in an ambassadorial capacity
· All Women in Sport Trustee appointments are non-remunerated. Expenses are available for all WiS related work
· It is expected that new Trustees will commit for at least one term of three years
Please see the job description for a full list of responsibilities and the criteria required for this role.
Are you passionate about health justice, and do you have a strong background in financial management? Medact is looking to fill the position of Treasurer for our Board of Trustees.
About Medact
Medact organises the health community to work towards a world in which everyone is able to live healthy, dignified lives, supported by political and economic systems that centre health justice. Our priority work areas are some of the most pressing threats to health and wellbeing, including ending state violence, housing & energy justice, and migrant access to healthcare. Medact seeks systemic solutions to major social problems, and is unafraid to hold decision-makers to account. We launched our new five-year strategy at the end of 2025, embedding our vision for how we win and how we grow.
We’re member-led, and our membership spans a range of people who work in health, including nurses, doctors, midwives and clinical researchers, as well as people from the wider health community.
About the role
As a Trustee, you will provide guidance, governance and final sign-off on major decisions on behalf of our membership. As Board members, our Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance of the organisation in line with the requirements of the Charity Commission. Trustees also contribute to the development of Medact's strategy and participate in a range of other activities to support the Director and staff with our work.
As Treasurer, you will monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the Board of Trustees on its state of financial health to provide the board with the confidence and knowledge to better make strategic decisions. The Treasurer will ideally be available to work with the Executive Director and fellow Trustees between Board meetings to deal with issues which may arise. Key responsibilities include:
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Liaise with ED and Trustees to ensure the financial viability of the organisation’s strategy
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Advise on the financial implications of Medact’s strategic plan
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Present Medact’s financial position and broader context at Board meetings
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Support the Head of Finance with the production of an annual budget
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Ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation
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Take a lead in interpreting financial data to fellow Board members
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Provide oversight and guidance where necessary of accounts prepared for funders and relevant statutory bodies
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Oversee the appointment of auditors and review on a regular basis
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Act as countersignatory on charity cheques and some applications to funders, approve payments on banking systems, and spending approval in accordance with financial management processes
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Ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis
Acting as a Trustee is a voluntary role but reasonable travel expenses can be paid.
Who we are looking for
Essential:
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Good background in financial management and analysis, gained through paid or unpaid experience
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Able to communicate financial information clearly and to people with different levels of financial and data literacy
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Knowledge and experience of finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations
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Knowledge of accounting processes, tools and procedures
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High proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, Powerpoint/Google Slides for analysis and presentation
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Commitment to Medact’s vision, purpose and culture and its way of working
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Understands and accepts the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of Trustees, and the difference between governance functions and management functions
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High level of integrity and sound judgement
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Able and willing to devote the necessary time to the role
Desirable:
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Lived experience of being part of one of the communities Medact’s work seeks to support
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Awareness and understanding of the campaigning world and the health community’s role in it
Timeline
Applications for the position of Treasurer are open until 9am on Monday 9th March.
We aim to interview in March. Please let us know when applying if you are unavailable during this period.
We aim to co-opt the successful applicant to the Board at the next Board meeting in April 2026.
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�� BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)
Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.
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Fundraising Commitment:
Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
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Passion for the Mission:
Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.
�� OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS
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Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.
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Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.
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Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.
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Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.
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Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.
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Personal Fulfilment: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing the narrative for children and families in need.
�� IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE (For All Roles)
We are looking for leaders who are:
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Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.
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Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.
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Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.
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Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.
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Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.
Position: Board of Director - Fundraising & Partnerships Expert (Unpaid Volunteer Role)
Reports to: Board Chairperson
Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)
Purpose: To lead all donor relations, sponsorships, and income-generation initiatives.
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Identify and engage high-value donors, sponsors, and investors.
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Create innovative fundraising campaigns and grant proposals.
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Build long-term relationships with corporations and philanthropists.
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Collaborate with the marketing team for event-based fundraising.
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Mentor board members in effective fundraising techniques.
Requirements/Skills:
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Experience in fundraising, business development, or grant writing.
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Strong negotiation and networking abilities.
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Passion for social causes and storytelling.
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Access to elite philanthropic and corporate networks.
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Recognition as a key force in funding life-changing housing and support programs.
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Direct involvement in shaping financial growth strategy.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid volunteer position.
At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.
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Strategic Pathways is an impact-driven organization dedicated to bridging the gap between donors, policy, and grassroots communities. We focus on creating sustainable ecosystems that empower the diaspora and local stakeholders to drive meaningful change.
Why this role matters
Impact is only as powerful as the stories we tell about it. As our Content Creator Volunteer, you will be the voice of our mission, transforming complex research and data into compelling narratives that resonate with the global diaspora and donor community. Your work will bridge the gap between strategy and action, creating the visibility needed to inspire trust, drive engagement, and showcase the real-world change we are building together. You won’t just be creating posts; you’ll be building the movement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop engaging content for LinkedIn, website, newsletters, and other digital platforms
- Translate research insights, pilot updates, and impact stories into clear and compelling narratives
- Draft blog articles, short opinion pieces, and feature stories
- Create simple visual content (Canva or similar) aligned with brand guidelines
- Support development of founder thought-leadership posts
- Assist in content planning and editorial calendar management
- Help document milestones
- Ensure consistent tone, messaging, and positioning across platforms
Ideal Profile
- Strong writing and storytelling skills
- Background or interest in communications, journalism, development, entrepreneurship, or digital marketing
- Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging content
- Basic design skills (Canva or similar tools) desirable
- Familiarity with LinkedIn and professional branding
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to meet deadlines
- Passionate about empowerment, diaspora engagement, or economic development
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
Are you passionate about health justice? Medact is seeking new Trustees to help oversee our governance and support our work.
About Medact
Medact organises the health community to work towards a world in which everyone is able to live healthy, dignified lives, supported by political and economic systems that centre health justice. Our priority work areas are some of the most pressing threats to health and wellbeing, including ending state violence, housing & energy justice, and migrant access to healthcare. Medact seeks systemic solutions to major social problems, and is unafraid to hold decision-makers to account. We launched our new five-year strategy at the end of 2025, embedding our vision for how we win and how we grow.
We’re member-led, and our membership spans a range of people who work in health, including nurses, doctors, midwives and clinical researchers, as well as people from the wider health community. If you share our vision and passion, why not join our Board and help us fight for health justice?
About the role
As a Trustee, you will provide guidance, governance and final sign-off on major decisions on behalf of our membership. As Board members, our Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance of the organisation in line with the requirements of the Charity Commission. Trustees also contribute to the development of Medact's strategy and participate in a range of other activities to support the Director and staff with our work.
There are four planned board meetings per year, which are hybrid, and it is expected that each Trustee will attend most Board meetings. Trustees are also sometimes asked to give their views or sign off on issues between Board meetings if an issue cannot wait. It is hoped that each Trustee will have the capacity to use their unique skills to support the team more broadly with Medact’s work.
Acting as a Trustee is a voluntary role but reasonable travel expenses can be paid.
Who we are looking for
We would like to widen the diversity on the board by encouraging applications from grassroots campaigners, members of communities affected by the issues Medact campaigns on, those working with the third sector on similar issues, and from racialised, religious and other minorities.
Our current Board brings a broad range of skills, but we recognise that we do not yet reflect the diversity of the health community. There are also specific types of experience and expertise we would like more of on the Board. In particular, we are looking for potential Trustees with one or more of the following attributes:
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Lived experience of an issue that Medact campaigns on, for instance the Hostile Environment, the health impacts of economic or housing injustice, the health impacts of armed conflict or UK security policies
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Experience as a frontline health worker of any sort, preferably current
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Legal and safeguarding expertise
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Fundraising expertise, particularly individual giving or major donor fundraising
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Human resources expertise
We hope all Trustees will:
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Share our vision for a fairer and safer world, and our analysis of the transformational change needed to get closer to it
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Approach Board discussions and conversations with the team with an open mind, able to listen to and genuinely engage with others’ views
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Display collaborative behaviours which promote harmony and good team working which supports Medact to be an effective, well-governed organisation
Previous experience on a charity board or in another governance role is useful but by no means essential. If you are interested in becoming a Trustee but aren’t sure you have the right skills and experience, or would like an informal conversation with an existing board member before applying, please get in touch.
Timeline
Applications are open until 9am on Monday 4th May.
Interviews for Trustee positions will be conducted on a rolling basis during the application period.
We aim to co-opt successful applicants to the Board at the next Board meeting in April 2026, and potentially at later Board meetings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ABOUT US
The Great Friendship Project is an award-winning organisation tackling loneliness through research-informed community programmes, campaigns, and partnerships.
We design and deliver social interventions that help people build real-world friendships, strengthen social confidence, and rise out of loneliness.
Over the past four years, we have delivered hundreds of community activities, partnered with major brands and public institutions, contributed to national research and policy conversations, and built a highly engaged community of tens of thousands of young adults.
As we look ahead, we are now entering a critical next phase of growth, strengthening our foundations in preparation for wider national expansion.
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OVERVIEW
We’re excited to be recruiting a brand new Senior Marketing Volunteer to play a vital role in amplifying the mission and activities of The Great Friendship Project.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause, gain hands-on experience in social media and digital marketing within a non-profit setting, and make a positive impact on the lives of young people experiencing loneliness.
As the Senior Marketing Volunteer lead, you will play a critical role in shaping the organisation’s future. Your leadership will not only enhance our marketing efforts but also contribute significantly to our mission of creating a lasting positive impact on the lives of young individuals struggling with loneliness.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leadership and Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of marketing volunteers, ensuring they are motivated, supported, and aligned with the organisation’s goals.
- Strategic Planning: Devise and implement a comprehensive awareness strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission and long-term objectives. Identify key opportunities, set measurable goals, and adjust plans as necessary to drive engagement and impact.
-Analytics and Insights: Regularly review and analyse marketing metrics to assess performance, make data-driven decisions, and optimise strategies for better outcomes.
- Content Direction: Oversee the creation of impactful and mission-driven content across various platforms, ensuring that all content reflects the organisation’s voice, resonates with the target audience, and drives engagement.
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ABOUT YOU
- 3+ years of experience leading marketing teams: Proven experience in devising and implementing successful marketing strategies, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
- Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Passionate: A strong commitment to the mission of reducing loneliness among young adults, with the ability to inspire and lead a team toward shared goal.
- Organisational Skills: Highly organised and proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
The Great Friendship Project is an award-winning non-profit organisation tackling loneliness through campaigns, research and community activities.
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Are you the new Chair-designate for Reading Community Learning Centre?
Do you have enthusiasm, skills and time to cooperatively govern and lead our charity that supports women learners?
You could be the Chair-designate of Reading Community Learning Centre, a charity serving the needs of local refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant women. We stand proudly for equality and women’s rights, and are looking for a woman Chair-designate to take on the role of leading our Board, supported by our outgoing Chair for a handover period of up to 6 months.
About us:
Set up in 2007, we are a Charitable Company that helps often-marginalised women to achieve their individual potential, through helping them improve their English, building confidence, making friends, volunteering locally, gaining qualifications or securing a job.
In 2025 we supported over 595 women from 41 different countries of origin, through our charitable spending of £244k.
About the role:
We’re looking for a woman to volunteer to lead our Board of Trustees, to work with other trustees and our CEO to shape our future supporting and empowering women. Women from global-majority/minority-ethnic communities are especially encouraged to apply.
If you can think and lead strategically, help us plan long-term, you have the primary skills needed by our Chair. Support from our employees is always available, as they will be dealing with the day-to-day running of the organisation.
Experience of committee or similar work, an understanding of cooperative leadership and a strong focus to shape the forward-looking Board, are what we are looking for. You don’t necessarily need prior experience of charity trusteeship, as induction will be provided, plus specialist guidance as a new trustee, including access to external training.
This is a high-profile appointment, with strong commitment to the future of Reading Community Learning Centre an essential quality, and having a good understanding of the value for the women we help. Trustees make the top-level decisions for our charity: our Board includes women with understanding, skills and experience of our support, and we require new trustees to have empathy with our cause.
We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We encourage women from all backgrounds to apply, particularly Black, Asian and global-majority women, and those who have previous experience of engaging and working collaboratively with our beneficiaries.
The Board meets online every six weeks, and we ask you for up to sixteen hours per month; this includes all meetings, correspondence, communication, etc. Our Chair does need to be able to visit the Centre regularly, so should have access to Reading.
How to apply:
This high-profile appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer an informal no-obligation discussion by video. A detailed Role Description and Skills Specification can be made available to you by request before that discussion.
Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references to satisfactory completion of an Enhanced DBS check.
Your CV and supporting statement will be read by our current Chair and trustees; an informal discussion followed by a more-formal interview can be offered as soon as mutually convenient.
I need to know more:
Contact Mike Allen via Apply Now, below, for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams or Zoom), explanation about this important role and any assistance or advice you may need to apply.
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Volunteer-led East London Waterworks Park won a 2024 NLA award and raised £2m towards buying the 14-acre Thames Water Depot (Lea Bridge Road) to turn into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming, forest schools, and community spaces.
We are looking for user experience researchers to participate in our community-led working group who are growing support of the project. There is opportunity to lead on projects exploring how architects, ecologists, community researchers, political campaigners, fundraisers and communications professions come together to create community infrastructure. Online meetings are every 4 weeks on a Tuesday evening on Google Meet with remote tasks.
What are we looking for?
Strong experience in qualitative/quantitative user research, research plan design/execution, data analysis, and synthesizing actionable insights.
Proven ability to build rapport and engage diverse communities. Excellent collaborative spirit for multidisciplinary teamwork.
Genuine passion for community-led projects, environmental sustainability, and inclusive urban development.
By leading research projects that explore how diverse professionals collaborate to shape community infrastructure, volunteers will directly contribute to the development of a park that reflects the needs and desires of the local community. Your input will help us craft experiences that inspire, educate, and engage, driving support for the park's mission and long-term sustainability.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces



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We are looking for a Community Engagement & Accountability Officer who is responsible for assisting in the implementation of integration activities and projects and ensuring that the needs and opinions of Second Tree community members are used to guide our work.
Your role would include:
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Creating timelines and coordinating plans for community engagement events
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Summarising relevant data collection in reports and project deliverables
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Communicating with community members and building trusting relationships
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Managing the organisation of proposals and other documents created by the CEA team
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Maintaining necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials for the CEA team
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Researching information and gathering data necessary for community reporting
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Working with the wider Second Tree team to ensure that all community engagement events and projects align with organisational and programme strategies
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Supporting the CEA team by ensuring good levels of engagement with the community during activities and projects.
You should be able to:
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Be flexible with changing approaches and processes dependent on adjusting needs and contexts
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Take initiative and show high motivation
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Oversee the delivery of program activities and the completion of vital administrative and logistical tasks
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Be accountable and efficient, making sure that tasks that you take up are completed in the agreed timeframe
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Be honest and transparent, being able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way
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Care for people: the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
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Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met;
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Manage individuals effectively to create a positive team environment in which shared problem-solving is encouraged
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Communicate in English, both written and orally
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Learn quickly, and manage a wide-ranging and intense workload
The ideal candidate will have:
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Experience in integrating meaningful community participation premised on thorough needs assessments
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Experience in maintaining and monitoring effective feedback mechanisms
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Experience in integrating community perspectives into planning, evaluation, and reporting of community engagement projects and events
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Training in facilitating focus groups and interviews;
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Knowledge of European projects and deliverables
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Familiarity with project management
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Proficiency in excel and quantitative data collection
What do we offer?
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A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our team members grow, investing in personal and professional development.
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Accommodation in a shared house
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Transportation to/from work
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After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund
In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the shared houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the shared houses are full, this would allow us to offer an opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.
Looking for an internship?
If, because of your degree or for any other reason, you would like to have your period at Second Tree credited as an internship, just apply to the vacancy that you’re interested in and mention this. We have agreements with several universities across Europe, and in many other cases, these agreements can be developed on an ad hoc basis.
We challenge the biases that make us see refugees as “the other”. We change the way society perceives refugees, and refugees perceive society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Kiplin Hall and Gardens in North Yorkshire is recruiting Trustees to join the friendly and dedicated Board which oversees the management of this intriguing Jacobean house. The house was built in the 1620s for George Calvert, Secretary of State to James I and founder of the US state of Maryland. A member of the Historic Houses Association, the Hall and Gardens welcome 40,000 visitors a year. In 2025 we opened a new Welcome Centre at Kiplin with improved retail and catering for our visitors and with the support of MEND funding undertook major repairs of the Hall roof. The National Lottery Heritage Fund enabled us to create new galleries and improve our visitor access and services. There is a dedicated staff of 10 FTE supported by a team of 240 volunteers.
We are particularly seeking Trustees with skills and experience in finance, accountancy, estates, fundraising and marketing to help oversee the continued development of the Hall and Gardens. Over the next 10 years we plan on further enhancing the service and experience offered to visitors, as well as reviewing our working practices internally to ensure Kiplin is sustainable and resilient for the future. We are looking to grow our Board of Trustees to help guide us through an exciting period of change and transition.
Our aim is to develop and broaden the diversity of our Board of Trustees, ensuring we have a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are particularly interested in receiving local applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grow Cardiff is a grassroots charity creating life-changing community gardens across the city. As we expand our reach, we’re looking for a new Treasurer to guide our financial health and governance as a key member of our board of eight trustees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and will provide a full induction.
The Role
As Treasurer, you’ll provide strategic oversight and financial stewardship to ensure our small but growing organisation stays resilient and impactful. You’ll work closely with our Director, Chair, and Admin & Finance Officer, supporting everything from budget setting to risk management and audit preparation. You’ll also play a key role in demystifying financial matters for our Board
Core Responsibilities
- Monitor and report on the charity’s financial health
- Oversee internal accounts, annual statements, and financial controls
- Help develop financial policies on reserves, budgeting, and risk.
- Advise on financial implications of strategic plans
- Liaise with external accountants and auditors
- Support board learning and decision-making with accessible financial insight
- Work collaboratively on systems like Xero
Who We’re Looking For
- We’re after a finance professional (active or recently retired) with:
- Commercial or SME finance experience (charity finance a bonus)
- Strategic thinking and risk management skills
- An ability to communicate financial info clearly to non-specialists
- A willingness to be hands-on and collaborative.
Your Commitment
Estimated time: 4–6 hours/month including:
- Board meetings: every 8 weeks (currently first Wed of the month, held in the Dusty Forge community centre, Ely)
- Monthly check-ins with the Director (remote possible)
- 1–2 half day away days per year with the board
Why Join Us?
You’ll shape the future of a dynamic, community-focused charity making a real and lasting difference to people’s lives in Cardiff. We’re warm, committed, and value diverse perspectives. This is a chance to use your skills for public good—and learn a lot along the way.
Next Steps?
Please contact us for an informal chat about the position.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



