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Guardian Light Foundation
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible – approx. 20 hours per month
Role Type: Volunteer
Reports to: Board of directors
�� About Guardian Light Foundation
Guardian Light Foundation exists to protect, support, and empower children, teenagers, and single-parent families facing homelessness, abuse, and extreme hardship.
Many of the individuals we serve are navigating complex legal situations while already dealing with trauma, fear, and instability. Access to safe, ethical, and compassionate legal advice can be life-changing — and that’s where you come in.
⚖️ About the Role
We are seeking a Volunteer Solicitor with experience in family law, safeguarding, or domestic abuse-related legal matters to provide initial legal guidance, signposting, and referrals to vulnerable individuals supported by Guardian Light Foundation.
This role is advisory and supportive, not high-volume casework. Your expertise will help people understand their rights, options, and next steps at critical moments in their lives.
�� Focus Areas
�� Children’s Arrangements
Custody and contact arrangements
Child safeguarding concerns
Schooling and parental responsibility guidance
Early advice on family court processes
��️ Domestic Violence Injunctions
Non-molestation orders
Occupation orders
Restraining orders
Emergency protection guidance and referrals
���� Single-Parent Legal Support
Family court guidance
Child maintenance advice
Housing rights and homelessness-related legal signposting
Referrals to specialist legal services where appropriate
�� What You’ll Be Doing
Providing initial legal advice and guidance (not ongoing representation)
Supporting safeguarding decisions where legal insight is required
Advising on urgent legal options in high-risk situations
Signposting individuals to appropriate external legal services
Working closely with GLF’s safeguarding and support teams
Maintaining clear professional boundaries and ethical practice
��️ Safeguarding & Compliance
Because this role supports vulnerable individuals:
An Enhanced Volunteer DBS Check is required
DBS checks are conducted via our trusted partner Serve (Rushden)
All work must align with GLF’s safeguarding policies
Confidentiality and GDPR compliance are essential
�� Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
Qualified UK Solicitor (or equivalent legal professional)
Experience in family law, domestic abuse, or child safeguarding
Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
Ability to explain legal concepts clearly and compassionately
Commitment to ethical and client-centred practice
Solicitor must hold - Their own Professional Indemnity Insurance and/or Public Liability Insurance cover
Desirable:
Experience working with charities or vulnerable populations
Knowledge of housing or homelessness law
Familiarity with referral pathways and support services
�� Who We’re Looking For
You are someone who:
Has a genuine passion for protecting children and families
Believes access to justice should never depend on income
Can balance professionalism with empathy
Understands the emotional impact of legal uncertainty
Wants to use their expertise to create real social impact
⏰ Time Commitment
Approx. 20 hours per month
Flexible scheduling
Fully remote
�� What You’ll Gain
The opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact
Professional fulfilment through purpose-led legal work
Recognition and appreciation within a growing social enterprise
Networking with professionals across counselling, housing, and social care
Opportunity to join an Advisory Board or Board of Directors as the organisation grows
At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.
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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.
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Board Trustees
Voluntary, unpaid role (expenses paid)
Quarterly online meetings + one in-person strategy meeting annually
Help shape the future of local government
For more than 40 years, LGIU has been a trusted partner to local government. We empower councils with the capabilities, practical insight and connections they need to lead change and build thriving communities.
Today, local government is operating in an environment of accelerating change and unprecedented complexity. Councils are navigating deepening financial pressures, rising demand across frontline services, structural reform, political volatility and widening inequalities, often simultaneously. These are not isolated challenges and they cannot be solved through piecemeal or one-size-fits-all approaches.
At LGIU, we believe national success is built on strong local foundations. We also believe the future of local government will be shaped not by institutions working alone, but through collaboration, innovation and shared leadership across the sector.
That is why we are seeking up to five external Trustees to join our Board and help guide the next phase of LGIU.
About LGIU
LGIU is a non-partisan membership organisation and registered charity working with more than 260 councils across the UK and internationally. We are an independent voice for local government and a leading hub for ideas, research, practical intelligence and sector collaboration.
We help councils:
Make sense of emerging trends and policy change
Learn from peers facing similar challenges
Build organisational capability and resilience
Co-create solutions to complex problems
Shape national debates and reform agendas
Our work spans research, policy, events, international learning, leadership support and cross-sector partnerships. Increasingly, our focus is on helping local government move from complexity to clarity to action.
The opportunity
LGIU is owned and governed by its members. The current Board is composed of leaders and other senior elected members from our membership. As part of a set of wider governance changes, we are now seeking to augment our board with up to five external trustees.
As an external Trustee, you will join a collaborative and ambitious Board responsible for the strategic direction, governance and long-term sustainability of the charity and its subsidiaries. You will work alongside fellow trustees, the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer to help ensure LGIU continues to evolve, grow and deliver meaningful impact for councils and communities.
We are particularly interested in individuals who can bring strategic insight, external perspective and senior leadership experience in one or more of the following priority areas:
Public sector system leadership: Current or former senior leaders from local government, the NHS or wider public services, with experience of leading complex organisations through change, reform and uncertainty.
Business model development and commercialisation: Experience of organisational growth, partnerships, income diversification, membership models, commercial strategy or sustainable business development.
Technology and innovation: Expertise in digital transformation, AI, innovation, product development, technology-enabled change or future-focused organisational leadership.
These areas reflect the Board’s agreed strategic priorities as LGIU continues to evolve its model, expand its reach and strengthen its role as a partner for change across the sector.
We would also welcome candidates with expertise in communications and marketing, workforce development, research, membership organisations or international collaboration.
What we are looking for
We are seeking people who:
Care deeply about the future of local government and local democracy
Bring strategic thinking, sound judgement and curiosity
Are comfortable navigating complexity and change
Can contribute constructively to governance and strategic discussions
Understand collaboration, partnership and systems leadership
Are committed to inclusive leadership and diverse perspectives
Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential.
We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities that local government serves, and we strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Time commitment
This is a voluntary, unpaid role.
The expected commitment includes:
Four quarterly online Board meetings each year
One annual face-to-face strategy meeting or away day
Reading and preparation time in advance of meetings
Occasional participation in sub-committees or advisory discussions
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to help shape the future direction of one of the sector’s most respected and influential organisations at a critical moment for local government.
You will join a Board committed to helping councils become more resilient, agile, connected and future-ready - and to ensuring local government has the ideas, evidence, partnerships and leadership it needs to meet the challenges ahead.
As a Trustee, you will help strengthen an organisation that works every day to empower local government to think big, act boldly and shape the future with confidence.
How to apply
To express interest, please submit:
A CV
A short supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and the experience you would bring to the Board
Closing date: 26th June 2026
Please also see the advert attached with contact details if you would like to have an informal conversation about the opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the MINDSET Programme Development Committee
Help Us Design and Launch Our First Pilot Programmes
MINDSET is a brand‑new men’s wellbeing and personal growth charity — and we’re looking for a small group of thoughtful, committed volunteers to join our Programme Development Committee.
Our mission is to help men build resilience, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthier coping skills through practical, reflective, skills‑based support. To launch successfully, we need to design and deliver high‑quality pilot programmes that truly make a difference.
If you can spare just a few hours a month and want to help shape the core of what MINDSET will offer, we’d love to hear from you.
What the Programme Development Committee Will Do
We’re looking for volunteers who can help us:
Design the structure and content of our first pilot programme(s)
Develop practical, reflective, skills‑based session plans
Shape the MINDSET Skills Framework and learning outcomes
Create engaging activities, tools, and resources for participants
Support the setup and delivery of pilot workshops
Gather and review feedback to refine the programme
Ensure sessions are safe, accessible, and aligned with our non‑clinical approach
Bring ideas that help men learn, reflect, and grow
You don’t need to be a professional facilitator — just someone who cares about men’s wellbeing and enjoys creating meaningful experiences.
Who We’re Looking For
People who are:
Passionate about men’s wellbeing and personal development
Creative thinkers who enjoy designing sessions, activities, or learning experiences
Reflective, open‑minded, and good at working with ideas
Organised and reliable
Comfortable contributing to discussions and taking on small tasks
Excited to help build a programme that could change lives
Experience in facilitation, coaching, teaching, training, psychology, or wellbeing is helpful but not essential.
Time Commitment
A few hours per month, flexible around your schedule
Occasional online meetings
Short, manageable tasks you can do from home
Ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact without a big time commitment.
Why Join Us?
Play a central role in shaping MINDSET’s core offer
Help design the sessions that will support men in your community
Gain experience in programme development and charity start‑up work
Be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven team
Help us launch successfully and build something that lasts
Your ideas will directly influence the quality and impact of our first programmes.
Interested?
Tell us a little about yourself and why you’d like to get involved.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOIN the SUNSHINE Team
We’re 100% volunteer-powered — and we need you.
At SUNSHINE, we believe that even a little bit of your time can make a huge difference.
Whether you can give an hour, a skill, a helping hand, or just some good vibes, you’ll be helping us support people facing loneliness and build a kinder, more connected community. We know life is relentless, but together we can do something meaningful, joyful, and full of hope.
We’re a new start-up charity with big ambitions, and every single contribution matters. Big or small, visible or behind the scenes, your support helps us keep going.
WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Events and Fundraisers. Help us host or join community events, fundraising activities, and awareness days. Bring your energy, your enthusiasm, and your ideas.
Packing and Organising Donations. Give us a hand sorting, packing, and preparing gifts, packs, and donations for the people who need them most.
Marketing and Distribution. Help spread the word about SUNSHINE by sharing posters, flyers, and promotional materials in your local area.
Social Media Ambassador. Share our mission, events, and impact online to help us reach more people and grow our community.
Content Creator or Manager. Use your creativity to help us tell our story, raise awareness, inspire action, and support fundraising.
Lots of other roles available: We have lots of other opportunities to get involved with us at SUNSHINE Charity. Just get in touch.
WHY VOLUNTEER WITH SUNSHINE?
Because your involvement really does matter.
We are here to support people who are living with loneliness, isolation, and disconnection — and we cannot do that without the help of our community. By volunteering with us, you’ll become part of something warm, positive, and purpose-led.
You’ll be joining the SUNSHINE team, the SUNSHINE community, and the SUNSHINE family — a group of people who care deeply about making life better for others.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
Friendly, reliable, and happy to get stuck in.
Passionate about helping others and making a difference.
Keen to be part of a welcoming community.
Able to give whatever time you can, whether that’s regularly or occasionally.
Excited to support a charity that is growing from the ground up.
GET IN TOUCH
If you’d like to help, we’d love to hear from you.
Tell us a little about yourself, what interests you, and how you’d like to get involved. There’s a place for everyone at SUNSHINE, and we’d be so grateful to have you with us.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This Role Transforms Words Into Funding for Change. At Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C., compelling storytelling and clear proposals unlock the resources we need to grow and sustain our mission.
The Grants and Proposal Writer ensures that the CIC secures funding from trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies. You will research opportunities, craft persuasive applications, and maintain documentation for reporting and compliance. Your work directly supports programmes, events, and initiatives that impact vulnerable communities.
This is not a generic writing role—it is strategic, high-impact, and central to CIC sustainability.
This role exists to:
You are the storyteller who converts opportunity into actionable support.
Why This Role Matters
Grants and proposals are a critical revenue stream:
Without this role, potential funding opportunities may be missed or poorly executed. With it, the CIC can secure long-term resources and scale impact ethically.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential / Highly Valued Experience
Desirable / Can Be Developed
Qualifications
Formal qualifications not required; equivalent professional or voluntary experience is highly valued
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
Who This Role Is For
This role is suited to someone who:
You are a strategic writer and funding advocate
What You Gain
This role builds strategic writing, research, and funding acquisition skills.
What This Role Is Not For
This role is not suitable if you:
Important to Be Clear
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
If you believe that well-crafted proposals can fuel meaningful change, and that writing can create impact beyond words, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Grants are about people, not just funding.
If you know that:
…then you already understand the heart of effective grants and proposal writing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About The Stray Cat Charity (TSCC)
The Stray Cat Charity is a newly established UK-registered CIO working to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome stray cats in Greece, starting in Patras. Our current priority campaign is to raise £35,000 to build a dedicated stray cat shelter in Patras, Greece, which will provide safe housing, veterinary care, and a pathway to adoption for vulnerable cats. As a growing new charity, we are building our fundraising and outreach network across the UK.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a motivated volunteer to support the growth of our charity by helping identify and connect with potential supporters in their local area. This includes community groups, schools, corporates, and potential major donors who may be interested in supporting or fundraising for stray cats in Greece. The aim of this role is to help generate awareness, build relationships, and support fundraising activity for our current and future campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
The volunteer may support with:
Fundraising Options
Volunteers may either:
Ideal Volunteer
We are looking for someone who is:
About the Charity
The Stray Cat Charity is a new organisation, meaning volunteers will play a key role in shaping our growth, impact, and fundraising success from the ground up.
Support Provided
We will provide:
Impact of This Role
Your work will directly contribute to raising vital funds to build a safe shelter in Patras, Greece, improving the lives of stray cats and creating long-term sustainable welfare solutions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about creating inclusive, anti-sectarian, and empowering spaces for Muslims?
Inclusive Mosque Initiative is looking for a Chair of Trustees to help lead our mission forward.
The Chair provides visionary and strategic leadership to the Board
of Trustees of IMI, ensuring effective governance, accountability, and alignment with IMI’s
mission to create inclusive, safe, and inter-sectarian spaces for Muslim worship, learning, and
community building. This pivotal role supports the organisation’s growth and impact while
fostering a values-driven, accessible, and collaborative board culture.
Why Join the Board?
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome Trustees who:
To apply, see the role description packs and fill in the online form