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Be Part of Meaningful Change
Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is entering an exciting new chapter. With a new CEO, refreshed Senior Leadership Team, and an ambitious vision for the future, we are laying the foundations for a bold new organisational strategy.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role:
In addition to the statutory duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer Trustee provides strategic financial oversight to support the organisation’s sustainability and effective governance.
The role is responsible for advising the Board on its financial duties, the implications of strategic decisions, and ensuring that appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place. It includes oversight of financial reporting, such as management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, and working in close collaboration with the CEO and Director of Finance and Resources.
The Treasurer Trustee also acts as a key liaison with external auditors, presents the annual report and accounts at the AGM on behalf of the Board, and chairs the Risk and Finance Sub-Committee.
Our vision:
A world free from sexual violence, where survivors are believed, respected and supported.
Our mission:
To provide high‑quality, specialist support and to challenge the structures that enable sexual violence.
What You Will Do
The specific responsibilities of the Treasurer Trustee are:
- Keeping the Board informed of its financial duties and responsibilities.
- Providing the Board with advice on the financial implications of their decisions and strategic plans.
- Ensuring RCSL has the appropriate financial policies and procedures.
- Having oversight of the preparation of regular financial reporting including the management accounts, forecasts and budgets.
- Liaising with and supporting the CEO and the Director of Finance and Resources.
- Liaising with the auditors and presenting the annual report and accounts to the AGM on behalf of the Board.
- Chairing a Risk and Finance sub-committee
About You
Person Specification - Essential
Experience of being a Trustee
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Significant experience of charity human resources including at a strategic level.
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- An ability to challenge current thinking, the method of governance and management of the organisation in a constructive manner.
- Ability to evaluate and interpret management information and other data/evidence.
Note:
This role is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 201. All Trustees are required to complete an enhanced DBS.
You will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a relevant role or environment, with the ability to apply your skills confidently and effectively
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- The ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team
- A proactive, problem‑solving approach and a willingness to take ownership of tasks
- Competence in using relevant systems, tools, or software required for the role
- A professional, confidential, and ethical approach to your work
Desirable
What You Bring
- Commitment to feminist, survivor‑led practice
- Anti‑racist and anti‑discriminatory values
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to learning, reflection and self‑care
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Rape Crisis South London is committed to safeguarding survivors, children, young people and adults at risk. All staff have a shared responsibility for promoting safety and wellbeing.
This includes:
- Promoting the safety and wellbeing of service users
- Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns
- Following organisational safeguarding policies and procedures
- Supporting a culture where everyone feels safe, respected and supported
Our safer recruitment processes include:
- Values‑based interviews
- Verification of identity, qualifications and employment history
- Reference checks
- DBS checks (enhanced or basic, depending on the role)
Safeguarding training and ongoing supervision
Interview Process:
Candidates will be required to attend a 3 stage interview:
Stage one: phone call
Stage 2 MS Teams Call with CEO and Board of Trustees
Stage 3: Interview with CEO and Trustee / or Director
The interview will explore experience and approach to:
- Safeguarding
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Feminist and trauma‑informed practice
- Role‑specific responsibilities
- Role‑specific assessment details
Post holder will be required to undertake either Enhanced DBS
Equality, Feminism and Inclusion
RCSL is an equal opportunities employer. Our work is rooted in feminist principles that recognise sexual violence as both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We centre survivor voices and prioritise empowerment, inclusivity and intersectionality.
We particularly welcome applications from women who are under‑represented in roles within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), charity, social impact sector.
Intersectionality and Reasonable Adjustments
We recognise that experiences of sexual violence are shaped by intersecting factors including:
- Race and ethnicity
- Disability
- Sexuality and gender identity
- Socio‑economic background
- Immigration status
- Faith and culture
We are committed to removing barriers and creating an inclusive workplace.
Applicants are encouraged to tell us if they require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process,
such as:
- Alternative interview timings
- Additional time for written tasks
- Support relating to disability, neurodivergence or health needs
Learning and Development
As a charity undergoing growth and transformation, we welcome colleagues who are committed to ongoing learning and professional development. We provide induction, supervision, and development opportunities appropriate to the role.
This post is open to women only and is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (where applicable).
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your CV
- A cover letter outlining why this role appeals to you
- A supporting statement demonstrating how your experience meets the skills and requirements outlined in the person specification
- Applications should be sent in PDF format
- Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Interview date(s): Two-stage process consisting of an informal conversation followed by an interview with the CEO and Chair.
Thank you for your interest in RCSL. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
AI in Job Applications
We understand that some candidates use AI tools when applying. While we welcome technology to support clear communication, your application should reflect your own skills, knowledge and experience.
cv and cover letter to be submitted in PDF
Registered Charity
Providing specialist support to women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual violence and abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Girls in Sport: Fundraising Trustee
Note this in an unpaid role
Role Specification
1. Introduction from the Board
Thank you for your interest in joining Girls in Sport as our new Fundraising Trustee. Established in 2017, we are a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) dedicated to improving the lives of young people.We are currently working in West Africa.
Sport for Social Impact
We believe that sport can be a powerful conduit for social change - from the grassroots.In sport we are challenging gender stereotypes. With a focus on locally led interventions in protected settings, our initiatives integrate physical activity and nutrition, that focuses on facilitating grassroots initiatives in driving forward attitudes to gender in communities, by sport empowerment, and fostering literacy outcomes for girls at risk, or affected by GBV, trauma, FGM, and child marriage. We work to empower girls in some of the world's hardest to reach settings.
As we move through 2026, we are looking for a strategic leader to help us diversify our funding and scale our impact in Sierra Leone and wider communities where we replicate our model.
2. About Girls in Sport
Our Mission:
We use the soft power of locally led sport programmes to promote sustainable development in advancing gender parity in communities facing poverty, conflict, and gender-related risks. Our Sponsor a Champion initiative uses sport and access to education to foster equal opportunities and support safeguarding awareness, literacy, and child protection.
Key Areas of Impact:
- Sport for Social Impact: Using sport to challenge attitudes to gender, and to empower young women to build self-reliance, resilience, and confidence to achieve the same aspirations as the boys.
- Education & Literacy: Closing the gap in literacy between boys and girls through targeted school sponsorship interventions.
- Social Welfare: Beneficiary and community sensitisation in safeguarding and protection, targeting the most at-risk beneficiaries, and signposting pathways to social welfare and trauma-support stakeholders in-Country.
- Location: Remote:Secretariat - Girls in Sport UK (GISUK)
3. Job Description: Fundraising Trustee
Role Purpose:
The Fundraising Trustee will advise the board and head of programmes in the provision of strategic oversight of our income generation, ensuring Girls in Sport has the resources needed to sustain its international programmes. You will oversee the development of a diverse funding mix, with a specific focus on high-value partnerships and institutional grants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Governance: Act as a member of the Board of Trustees, sharing legal and financial responsibility for the charity’s management.
- Fundraising Strategy: Provide advice and support on strategy, focusing on Trusts & Foundations, Major Donors, and Corporate Partnerships.
- Income Generation: Champion fundraising at Board level and encourage supporters to contribute to income-generation efforts.
- Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to fundraising regulations and best practices, including the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Ambassadorship: Act as a spokesperson for the charity, promoting its work and helping to raise its profile within philanthropic networks.
4. Person Specification
Essential:
- Commitment to the charity’s mission and values regarding gender equality, sustainable development, and youth empowerment.
- Robust knowledge and experience of fundraising (e.g., trusts, corporates, or major donors).
- Strategic thinker, able to balance long-term planning with practical advice.
- Understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of charity trusteeship.
- Experience of fundraising in an international development or small charity context.
- Existing networks that could support the charity’s fundraising efforts.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with Sierra Leone, West Africa or regional sub-Sahara socio-economic contexts and cross-border programming challenges in navigating funding and grant-making agencies
- Existing networks that could support the charity’s fundraising efforts.
5. Commitment & Timeline
- Time Commitment: Approximately two hours per month.
- Meetings: We currently hold bi-annual Board meetings (online/in-person mix) plus occasional sub-group meetings.
- Term: two years, renewable three times.
6. How to Apply
To apply, please submit a CV including relevant expertise, and an expression of interest and commitment to the mission.
Girls in Sport (Charity No. 1175997). Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England and Wales.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We work to drive social change through the power of sport in some of the worlds hardest to reach settings
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Equal Aqua is seeking a Trustee with significant fundraising expertise to provide strategic leadership and hands-on support to drive substantial income growth as the organisation scales towards a seven-figure annual income. The role involves actively leveraging networks to open doors to major donors, corporate partners and grant-makers, initiating high-value funding conversations and developing new income streams. The Trustee will help shape and oversee the organisation’s long-term fundraising strategy, support the cultivation and conversion of major funding opportunities, mentor the fundraising team and strengthen proposals and donor engagement. Acting as an ambassador for the organisation, they will also help raise Equal Aqua’s profile within influential networks while ensuring strong governance, accountability and performance through the Board and Fundraising Committee. The ideal candidate will bring senior-level fundraising experience, strong sector knowledge in areas such as WASH, climate or international development, and a network capable of unlocking significant new funding opportunities.
Equal Aqua is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in the UK; Equal Aqua Uganda is a registered Community Based Organisation (CBO) in Uganda (‘EAU’ refers to both). Both operate equally and in unison. The purpose of EAU is to enable communities in Uganda to have access to safe and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities. EAU supports schools and communities facing the greatest WASH inequalities by providing water tanks and filters, running classes and workshops, and empowering young people to be WASH change makers in their community. The current Board of Trustees, consisting of 5 members based in UK and Uganda, provides guidance to the volunteer EAU management team as well as supporting the implementing volunteers based in UK, Uganda and other countries.
The objectives of EAU are, in Uganda, to:
1. To improve access to safe and sustainable WASH for those facing the greatest inequalities in Uganda
2. To strengthen the participation of local communities in WASH, in particular women and girls, and displaced peoples
3. To take action to protect the natural environment, reduce pollution and tackle climate change
The role of trustees is:
1. Sculpt and maintain EAU’s vision, mission, objectives and values.
2. Act as ‘critical friends’ in the development of EAU’s policy, programming and planning.
3. Actively champion EAU externally, opening doors to people and organisations that can support our cause, fostering awareness and engagement in the UK, Uganda and internationally.
4. Support in particular with income generation activities, advising and supporting delivery of major campaigns and helping to build EAU’s donor and partner base.
5. Establish and maintain systems for reporting and monitoring.
6. Ensure that the financial affairs of the organisation are conducted properly and are accurately reported.
7. Manage risk and ensure compliance and accountability with the governing document (EAU Constitution), external regulators and the law (UK and Uganda).
8. Safeguard EAU’s assets – both physical assets, including property, and intangible ones, such as its reputation.
Ensure EAU has the appropriate structure and resources to deliver the above.
Trustee Responsibilities:
1. To attend and contribute to EAU Board of Trustee meetings, held at least on a quarterly basis. To work with EAU management to set an agenda in advance of this meeting.
2. Currently, Trustees will hold the position for a maximum of 3 years. This length of trusteeship will be reviewed with the aim of staggering Trustee terms to ensure a smooth transition between board members.
3. To support the recruitment of additional trustees, from diverse backgrounds and providing a range of expertise.
4. To offer personal expertise and skills in select areas for the benefit of EAU. This may include legal, management, practical, fundraising, marketing or other relevant areas.
5. To offer advice and feedback on EAU’s main fundraising programmes, e.g. events and grant applications.
Additional Responsibilities of Trustee with fundraising expertise
To provide strategic leadership and hands-on support to drive significant and sustainable income growth for Equal Aqua, with the ambition of building towards a seven-figure annual income.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Fundraising Leadership
Provide Board-level oversight and strategic direction for the development and execution of an ambitious, multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with EAU’s growth plans, ensuring clear pathways to seven-figure annual income. - Active Income Generation & Network Mobilisation
Proactively generate income by leveraging personal and professional networks to:- Open doors to high-value donors, grant-makers, corporates and philanthropic partners
- Introduce EAU to influential individuals and decision-makers
- Initiate and nurture strategic funding conversations
- Identify and pursue new income streams and partnership opportunities
This role requires active relationship-building and direct contribution to income growth, not solely advisory input.
- Pipeline Development & High-Value Fundraising
Support the identification, cultivation and conversion of major funding opportunities, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and major donors. Where appropriate, personally lead or co-lead high-value approaches. - Committee Leadership & Support
Provide experienced guidance to the Fundraising Committee and fundraising volunteers, strengthening capability, confidence and performance across the team. - Hands-On Mentorship & Quality Assurance
Offer practical, hands-on support to fundraising volunteers, including:- Reviewing and strengthening proposals and pitch materials
- Advising on donor strategy and positioning
- Supporting preparation for high-stakes meetings and presentations
- Visibility & Advocacy
Act as an ambassador for EAU, raising the organisation’s profile in relevant networks, events and forums, and positioning EAU as a credible, high-impact partner. - Governance & Accountability
Attend quarterly Fundraising Committee meetings (one of EAU’s management committees) and relevant Board meetings, ensuring clear income targets, performance monitoring and accountability for results.
Desired Background and expertise of Trustee with Fundraising expertise.
Senior Fundraising Experience
- A substantial track record (ideally 5+ years) in charity fundraising, with experience operating at a strategic level. This should include demonstrable success in securing significant income from one or more of the following: trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, institutional funders or high-net-worth individuals. Experience supporting organisations through periods of income growth or scale-up is highly desirable. International development experience is strongly preferred.
- Sector-Relevant Knowledge
Strong understanding of fundraising dynamics and donor priorities within one or more of Equal Aqua’s core thematic areas, including:- WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
- Climate and environmental sustainability
- Menstrual health and gender equality
- Rural enterprise and livelihoods
- International development
Familiarity with the funding landscape in these sectors – including trends, key funders and partnership models – would be a significant advantage.
- Network & Influence
An established professional network that can be activated in support of Equal Aqua’s growth ambitions, with the credibility and confidence to engage senior decision-makers and prospective funders.
- Strategic & Commercial Acumen
The ability to think entrepreneurially about income generation, identify new revenue opportunities, and contribute to building a diversified and resilient funding portfolio.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
To become a leading organisation in Uganda in addressing inequalities in WASH, and interrelated issues of gender and sustainability.
