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Guardian Light Foundation Board of Directors – Roles, Expectations & Benefits Our Mission
Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless and abused children, teenagers, and struggling single-parent families. We provide safe housing, education, career pathways, legal aid, and life-skills support to help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.
We are building not just an organisation — but a movement of hope, empowerment, and social impact.
BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)
Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.
Core Expectations
Fundraising Commitment:
Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
Each member is required to make a personal monthly donation to the organisation (amount optional but meaningful).
Time Commitment:
Minimum of 20 hours per month, including board meetings, subcommittee work, fundraising events, and strategic planning.
Ambassadorship:
Represent GLF publicly as a visible ambassador at community events, speaking engagements, and networking functions.
Governance & Accountability:
Ensure the organisation operates ethically, transparently, and in alignment with its mission and legal obligations.
Strategic Leadership:
Contribute skills, knowledge, and professional networks to advance the organisation’s growth, partnerships, and visibility.
Passion for the Mission:
Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.
OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS
Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.
Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.
Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.
Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.
Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.
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:
Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.
Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.
Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.
Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.
Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.
Position: Board of Director - Socially Connected Ambassador (Unpaid Volunteer Role)
Reports to: Board Chairperson
Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)
Purpose: To leverage personal and professional networks to expand GLF’s reach and influence.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent GLF at social, political, and business networking events.
Connect GLF with potential partners, donors, and sponsors.
Support awareness campaigns through social media and public engagement.
Advocate for youth and family issues in community forums.
Requirements/Skills:
Strong public presence or social influence.
Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
Passionate advocate for vulnerable children and families.
Benefits:
Opportunity to be the public face of a growing national movement.
Exclusive access to elite events, media appearances, and social recognition.
Personal fulfillment from using influence to create tangible change.
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.
Job title: Grief In Pieces Honorary Therapists X 2
Responsible to: Senior Suicide Bereavement Practitioner and Clinical Services Manager
Hours: Up to 3 clients per week, 2 hours fortnightly supervision
Contract Length: 12 Months (with option to extend)
Location: Office is located 12 Orsman Road N1 5QJ/Remote
We are recruiting for a clinical placement at Mind City, Hackney and Waltham Forest in the Grief in Pieces: Support for Suicide Loss Team, Psychological Therapies & Wellbeing Department
A placement in the Grief in Pieces: Support for Suicide Loss team is an opportunity to work in a specialist postvention service, offering 1-2-1 grief counselling to community members bereaved by suicide. This would be a highly valuable honorary placement, where, among other things, you would strengthen your working knowledge of complicated and traumatic grief, and the complexity of the loss and trauma specific to suicide loss. You would have recourse to the team’s expertise and clinical supervision in this area, and you would develop your therapeutic skills through delivering a highly impactful grief counselling model which gently facilitates a process of ‘expressing, connecting and honouring’ with the eventual aim of an individualised journey of post-traumatic growth.
What are we looking for from our Honorary Therapists (Grief in Pieces):
· Prior experience, at least 100 hours supervised, one to one, clinical work. This placement is best suited as a second or third placement and not a first.
· Be working towards a qualification on a minimum level 5 equivalent course
· Some training in working remotely (online therapeutic work)
· Availability for one afternoon/evening a week to see up to three clients in-person
· Flexibility to work with clients remotely as is needed, from Mind CHWF premises. It is important that you have a good working laptop from which these can be delivered.
· Availability to attend fortnightly supervision, online
· Have lived experience of mental health and/or suicidality
· To adhere to the code of practice of their registering body, be professional, kind, compassionate, to have initiative and maintain communications with their colleagues appropriately
· To read, understand and follow the procedures and policies of Mind CHWF
· Attending personal therapy once a week, throughout their placement
· Candidates able to commit to a minimum of a one-year placement (12 full months).
We also welcome applications from newly qualified therapists who are seeking to expand their experience and gain clinical hours towards accreditation. We encourage applications from those who speak one or more community languages and from those who reflect the rich diversity of our clients.
DBS clearance at Enhanced (without Barring) is required for this role, for which Mind CHWF will pay.
How to apply:
To be considered for this post, we need to receive the:
1. Completed volunteer application form; and
2. Attach your CV as well.
3. Please write a cover letter about your training and experience and touch on the below criteria:
Awareness of complicated grief and trauma
Awareness of transcultural issues in counselling
Awareness of LGBTQI+ and what Intersectionality means to you and your practice
Working in a time limited way and with complexity and risk
Why training and your future aspirations
You can find the job description and application form on our website.
The closing date is by 9th June 2026, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.
We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.
Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.
The closing date is by 19th June 2026, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.
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Cambridge Nightline is a confidential and anonymous listening service run by students, for students. We have been providing peer-to-peer support to students at the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University for over 50 years. We offer support via telephone and instant messaging (IM), and open at night when other support services are often closed.
Cambridge Nightline has recently appointed a Board of Trustees, and is working towards becoming a registered charity. Our aim as Trustees is to provide oversight and guidance to the student Executive Committee, whilst supporting them as much as possible to continue to lead the direction of the service.
We are now seeking a voluntary Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees.
For more details about Cambridge Nightline, job description and person specification, please see the attached recruitment pack.
Please note, this position is open to applicants resident in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands.
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Role of Treasurer of the Board
The Treasurer of the Board of Trustees will take the lead at board level in assuming responsibility for the financial oversight of Cambridge Nightline. You will work alongside the Board of Trustees and student Executive Committee in reviewing the organisation’s financial performance to ensure its finances are managed responsibly, in accordance with the objects of the organisation and with legal requirements.
The Treasurer of the Board will work closely with the Student Treasurer to oversee the budget and financial administration, and to ensure the sustainability of the organisation’s funding and reserves. As Cambridge Nightline works towards becoming a registered charity, you will provide advice and guidance to the Board of Trustees to ensure financial compliance with charity law.
The confidential night-time support service for University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University
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About the role
UK Feminista is looking for people committed to feminism and women’s equality to join our volunteer Board of Directors.
Founded in 2010, UK Feminista is a charitable organisation working for a society free from sexism and violence against women and girls. We campaign for systemic change so that women can enjoy their rights as enshrined in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. We exist to tackle the root causes of sex inequality. Our core programmes are combating commercial sexual exploitation; and tackling sexism and sexual harassment in education. Please read more about our programmes of work on our website.
The role of the Board of Directors is to:
Take legal and financial responsibility in order to safeguard the assets and the continuity of UK Feminista.
Be satisfied that financial information is accurate and that financial management systems and controls are robust and defensible.
Ensure that UK Feminista complies with its Articles of Association, company law and other relevant legislation and regulations.
Ensure that the policies and practices of UK Feminista meets the organisation’s needs, are in keeping with its charitable objects and strive to achieve best practise.
Further the charitable objects of UK Feminista.
In carrying out the collective responsibilities of the Board, the role of the individual Director is to:
Follow UK Feminista’s Code of Conduct at all times.
Declare conflicts of interest and exercise confidentiality and independent judgement at all times.
Contribute relevant knowledge and expertise to the organisation’s activities at the request of the Director.
Be a proactive advocate for UK Feminista.
Act as an ambassador to UK Feminista, including building the profile of the organisation; seeking relevant fundraising connections and support; and representing the organisation at meetings and acting as spokesperson when requested by the Director.
Contribute to the development of the organisational strategy through providing support, constructive challenge and ideas, in collaboration with the Director.
About you
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not require previous board experience. We particularly encourage applications from Black and ethnically minoritised, disabled and neurodivergent individuals.
Person specification:
Strong commitment to the aims of UK Feminista.
Strong understanding of sex inequality and commercial sexual exploitation.
An ability to work effectively as part of a team.
An ability and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to complete Board Member duties.
An ability to think strategically and exercise good judgement.
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a Board Member.
An understanding of and commitment to upholding the Board’s governance role as distinct from the operational role of staff.
Knowledge, skills and experience in a field or practice of relevance to UK Feminista’s activities.
A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
We are seeking particular expertise in these areas:
Data protection
Finance and fundraising – in particular, fundraising areas outside of grants, and strategic partnership development
Digital, marketing and public relations
Experience completing organisational transition to CIO
Level of commitment
UK Feminista is a small organisation, so this is a hands-on Board Member role. As well as four 90-minute online board meetings a year and attending an annual in-person Away Day in London, Board Members attend additional adhoc meetings, events and provide organisational support as needed.
UK Feminista is a non-profit company limited by guarantee. No one on the Board of Directors is personally liable.
Working for a society free from sexism and violence against women and girls
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Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading youth charity specialising in enterprise and financial education. Our vision is that every young person, regardless of their background, is given the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to thrive in work and life.
Since our founding, we have supported 7.2 million young people through enterprise and financial education programmes, including 1.1 million who have started Young Enterprise businesses. As a founding member of Junior Achievement Worldwide, we are part of a global network spanning more than 100 countries, preparing young people for success in a global economy.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to become Chair of our Board of Trustees at a pivotal point in our journey. This is a highly influential role, offering the opportunity to lead our Board, support our CEO and senior leadership team, and champion our ambitious 2024–2030 Transforming Futures strategy.
This strategy aims to ensure that every young person has access to the financial education, enterprise capability, and work readiness they need to succeed, while deepening our impact on those facing the greatest barriers.
We are looking for a strategic and well-connected leader who can:
• Lead and inspire a high-performing, diverse Board of Trustees
• Strengthen relationships with government, policy makers, funders, and corporate partners
• Support fundraising and advocacy through strategic introductions and influence
• Ensure excellence in governance, safeguarding, compliance, and financial sustainability
• Act as a visible ambassador for Young Enterprise nationally and internationally
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who bring:
• Significant leadership experience at Board or executive level in charity, corporate, or public sectors
• A strong personal commitment to improving life chances for young people
• Credibility and networks among senior decision makers, funders, or policy influencers
• Strategic leadership and governance expertise
• Experience in fundraising, public affairs, or policy advocacy (desirable)
• An interest in education, youth development, enterprise, or social mobility
Above all, we are seeking someone who shares our vision and values and is passionate about helping young people, particularly those facing the greatest barriers, build successful futures.
The successful candidate will chair six Board meetings per year (primarily London-based), participate in events, visits, and stakeholder engagement, and commit approximately 1–2 days per month. This is an unpaid role, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional term of three years.
Young Enterprise is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds reflect the diverse communities and young people we serve across the UK.
Keeping Young People Safe
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) check and receive safeguarding training.
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply:
Please refer to our information pack for full details.
If you would like to play a transformational role in shaping the futures of young people across the UK, please send:
• An up-to-date CV (PDF format)
• A supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, based on the essential criteria in the person specification
Applications should be received by 23:30 on 21 June 2026. Interviews will be held between 29 June and 3 July 2026.
For further information, applicants are encouraged to review Young Enterprise’s Annual Report & Accounts and Transforming Futures Strategy.
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Join us at this exciting moment and help empower the next generation to succeed.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading youth charity for enterprise and financial education, helping young people develop the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to thrive in work and life.
Since our founding, we have supported 7.2 million young people through financial and enterprise education opportunities. Through our ambitious 2024–2030 Transforming Futures strategy, we are working to ensure every young person has access to the financial education, enterprise capability, and work readiness they need to succeed.
We are seeking to appoint three new Trustees to join our Board at an exciting and pivotal time for the charity.
We are particularly interested in candidates with senior expertise in one of the following areas:
• Finance – ideally a qualified accountant interested in chairing our Risk and Audit Committee
• Governance – with experience in employment law and/or charity law
• Human Resources – senior-level HR leadership experience
We are looking for strategic and community-minded individuals who can help strengthen our governance, guide our future direction, and support our mission to improve life chances for young people across the UK.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting strategic leadership and governance
• Safeguarding the charity’s financial stability and reputation
• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
• Providing specialist expertise to Board discussions and decision-making
• Acting as ambassadors for Young Enterprise and our mission
We are particularly interested in applicants who offer:
• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Commitment to young people and social mobility
• Collaborative leadership and communication skills
• Understanding of good governance
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding
We strongly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experience of disadvantaged communities or supporting young people facing barriers to opportunity.
This is an unpaid role with reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed. Trustees are expected to attend Board meetings (primarily London-based), undertake training, be willing to participate in committee work if applicable, and contribute approximately 7–10 days annually. Appointments are for an initial three-year term, with potential reappointment for up to six years.
Keeping Young People Safe
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) check and receive safeguarding training.
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply:
Please refer to our information pack for full details.
To apply, please send:
• An up-to-date CV (PDF format)
• A supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, based on the essential criteria in the person specification
Applications should be received by 23:30 on 31 July 2026. We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people across the UK.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.