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Role overview
Trustee — Policy, Advocacy & EDI
About us: Could you help us get millions of separated children Back to Family?
Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them.
Right now, 5.4 million children around the world are locked away in orphanages — even though over 80% of them are not orphans. Orphanages expose children to abuse and trafficking, and physical and psychological trauma that can last a lifetime. A century of evidence shows that the bond between a child and their family is what every child needs to grow, thrive and be safe.
The role
As our Policy, Advocacy & EDI Trustee, you will help shape and strengthen HHC's influence on the global stage, bringing senior expertise to bear on the policy and financing decisions that determine the pace of care reform worldwide. Working closely with our Chair, CEO and senior advocacy and programmes colleagues, you will contribute to our ambitious 2030 goal by:
- Advocacy strategy — providing strategic guidance and constructive challenge to strengthen HHC's global advocacy approach, helping sharpen our positioning, messaging and campaign strategy on care reform.
- Policy and financing influence — advising the Board and Executive on opportunities to influence the decisions of governments, regional bodies and multilateral institutions, and supporting efforts to shift public and donor financing away from orphanages and towards family-based care.
- EDI leadership — championing equity, diversity and inclusion across Board governance, organisational culture, safeguarding, and HHC's external voice, including how we portray the children, families and communities we support.
- Stakeholder relationships — using your personal networks and credibility to open doors with policymakers, multilateral bodies, coalition partners and international fora relevant to care reform.
Who we are looking for
You will bring senior-level experience in public policy, government relations or international advocacy, ideally connected to child protection, social welfare or human rights, and a demonstrable track record of influencing policy or financing decisions at national, regional or international level. Beyond that, we are looking for someone who brings:
- A strong, practical understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion principles and how to apply them to governance and organisational culture
- An active network among policymakers, multilateral institutions, donors or the wider international child rights community
- Experience working across cultures and in international contexts, including in lower income countries and fragile and conflict-affected states
- The ability to translate specialist expertise into clear, practical guidance the Board and Executive can act on
Above all, you will share our belief that every child deserves to grow up in the love and safety of a family, and our commitment to driving that change with courage, integrity, excellence and being deeply human.
What we offer
This is a voluntary, unremunerated role. In return you will:
- Engage with our work across nine countries
- Contribute to systemic change at global scale, helping to shape the future for separated children worldwide
- Be part of an organisation approaching its 2030 goal — a worldwide consensus that orphanages have no place in any child's life
Time commitment
The role requires approximately 12–18 days per year, comprising:
- Four Board meetings per year (in person, London or virtual)
- Five subcommittee meetings per year (virtual), as a key member of our Programmes, Advocacy, Research and Accountability Committee (PARAC)
- An annual two-day awayday, which may take place in one of our countries of operation
- Additional time for preparation, ad hoc queries and induction in your first year
The initial term of office is three years, with the possibility of two further three-year terms by mutual agreement.
Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is 17.00 UK time on Thursday 8 October 2026 so please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for our cause.
To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter indicating why you are interested in joining the Hope and Homes for Children Board and how your experience, skills and values map to the requirements of this role.
Diversity
Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages equity, diversity and inclusion, and we look to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in which we live. We are keen to see a diverse membership of both the trustee body and committees as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.
Thank you for considering this role. Every child deserves to grow up in the love and safety of a family
Contract type
Volunteer
Hours
12 - 18 days per annum
Salary
Voluntary (expenses paid)
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The Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) is a collaboration of professional bodies and scientific societies established to set and uphold standards of training and education in clinical ultrasound (sonography) in the UK. This is achieved through accreditation of sonographic courses. CASE works closely with universities and other higher-education institutions to ensure the highest standards are met.
CASE is a not-for-profit organisation which relies on volunteers to commit their time to ensure the students who graduate from our accredited courses do so with the best in education, mentor support and clinical competency and thus preparing the sonographic workforce of the future.
The Member Organisations that make up the Consortium are:
- The British Medical Ultrasound Society
- The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- The College of Radiographers
- The College and Society for Vascular Science
- The Royal College of Podiatry
Further information on CASE can be seen on our website
In over 20 years of operation, the reputation of CASE accreditation as the accepted standard for sonographic education in the UK has grown and become accepted across the NHS and independent sector healthcare providers. In the busy and pressurised context of healthcare provision and diagnosis, CASE accreditation provides the reassurance that a sonographer has been trained to a high standard.
The group of member organisations that provide strategic oversight has operated as a relatively informal collaboration but is now looking to become a legally constituted company.
About the role
CASE is seeking to appoint a part time Independent Chair to provide supportive leadership for the Member Organisations Group.
The Chair of CASE will:
- Chair the Case Member Organisations’ Board which meets virtually on a quarterly basis, allocating additional time for meeting preparation and follow up. Administrative support is provided by the BMUS.
- Build relationships with Sonography policy leaders within the member organisations and with their representatives that make up the CASE committee, from which the programme of accreditation activity and the setting of standards is conducted. This would usually be via the Committee chair.
- Take part with Board members in increasing the influence of CASE at health policy level across the UK
- Ensure that the Board develops a clear strategy for incorporation, financial sustainability and continuing growth.
- Work with the CASE Committee Chair to ensure direct communication channels between the strategic and operational arms of CASE are maintained;
- Ensure that the MOs adhere to the terms of reference as set out in the Consortium’s Memorandum of Agreement;
- Act as advisor for the CASE Coordinator regarding actions and issues pertinent to the MOs;
- Provide an independent perspective to ensure the accuracy and quality of strategic CASE documentation including the business strategy, risk register, and policy documents;
- Collaborate with the CASE Co-ordinator to ensure an annual report is produced, providing a record of activity across the CASE year.
Term of Office
The Chair is appointed for a 2-year term. An extension to the term of office is possible by mutual agreement between the individual and the member organisations.
Expected Time Commitment
Variable, but up to 4 days per year for meetings plus up to 4 days for dealing with documentation, emails and actions.
Compensation
This is a volunteer role, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
The person
- A proven track record of organisational and leadership skills with an ability to motivate and bring people together.
- Experience of committee work and management of meetings.
- Strong inter-personal and relationship skills.
- Ability to be impartial, discreet and exercise sound judgement.
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to listen and engage effectively and respond with tact and diplomacy.
- Partnership working is critical to this role and the candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong influencing, negotiating and collaborative skills.
- An interest in the delivery of high quality clinical services is required but previous experience in health care is not essential.
How to apply
If you are interested in chairing the CASE Member Organisations’ Board, please apply by 22 September 2026.
Applications should include a CV and a cover letter outlining the skills and experience you would bring to the role, and why you are personally interested in leading CASE.
Interviews will be held online
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role overview
Trustee — Programmes
About us: Could you help us get millions of separated children Back to Family?
Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them.
Right now, 5.4 million children around the world are locked away in orphanages — even though over 80% of them are not orphans. Orphanages expose children to abuse and trafficking, and physical and psychological trauma that can last a lifetime. A century of evidence shows that the bond between a child and their family is what every child needs to grow, thrive and be safe.
The role
As our Programmes Trustee, you will bring senior international development or humanitarian programmes expertise to our Board, helping to strengthen the quality, scale and impact of HHC's work across nine countries. Working closely with our Chair, CEO and Director of Global Programmes, you will contribute to our ambitious 2030 goal by:
- Programmes leadership — drawing on your senior experience to provide strategic oversight and constructive challenge on HHC's programme delivery, quality assurance and evidence base, helping ensure our work delivers real and lasting change for children and families.
- Systems change — advising the Board and Executive on how to drive and sustain national-level care reform across the diverse contexts in which HHC operates, including fragile and conflict-affected settings.
- Humanitarian financing — supporting HHC's ambitions to transform how the humanitarian sector finances work addressing children in orphanages and those at risk of family separation, drawing on your understanding of macro-level financing mechanisms and how they can be influenced.
- Safeguarding and risk — contributing to the Board's oversight of the risk, regulatory and safeguarding context for an international organisation working directly with vulnerable children and families.
Who we are looking for
You will bring senior leadership experience in a programmes function within an NGO, multilateral organisation, government body or major funder — particularly in work with marginalised children, families and communities. Beyond that, we are looking for someone who brings:
- A track record of overseeing or leading programmes at scale across multiple countries or regions, including in lower income, middle income or fragile and conflict-affected settings
- Extensive experience of programme strategy, quality assurance, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and of using evidence to drive decision-making
- A sound understanding of the international development and humanitarian sector, including donor landscapes and the operating environment for international NGOs
- Experience of working in partnership with local government and other stakeholders to bring about systems change
Above all, you will share our belief that every child deserves to grow up in the love and safety of a family, and our commitment to driving that change with courage, integrity, excellence and being deeply human.
What we offer
This is a voluntary, unremunerated role. In return you will:
- Engage with our work across nine countries
- Contribute to systemic change at global scale, helping to shape the future for separated children worldwide
- Be part of an organisation approaching its 2030 goal — a worldwide consensus that orphanages have no place in any child's life
Time commitment
The role requires approximately 12–18 days per year, comprising:
- Four Board meetings per year (in person, London or virtual)
- Five subcommittee meetings per year (virtual), as a key member of our Programmes, Advocacy, Research and Accountability Committee (PARAC)
- An annual two-day awayday, which may take place in one of our countries of operation
- Additional time for preparation, ad hoc queries and induction in your first year
The initial term of office is three years, with the possibility of two further three-year terms by mutual agreement.
Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is 17.00 UK time on Thursday 8 October 2026 so please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for our cause.
To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter indicating why you are interested in joining the Hope and Homes for Children Board and how your experience, skills and values map to the requirements of this role.
Diversity
Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages equity, diversity and inclusion, and we look to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in which we live. We are keen to see a diverse membership of both the trustee body and committees as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.
Thank you for considering this role. Every child deserves to grow up in the love and safety of a family
Contract type
Volunteer
Hours
12 - 18 days per annum
Salary
Voluntary (expenses paid)
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a care leaver, foster carer or kinship carer? We are looking for new Trustees to join our Board and would particularly love to hear from people with lived experience relevant to our work.
Who we are
The Roots Foundation Wales is an award-winning charity based in Swansea. We support young people in care as they transition to independent living and into adulthood and we also support foster and kinship carers. Our beautiful centre was featured on BBC's DIY SOS and Children in Need in 2017 and we are proud of the community we have built here.
With the help of our young people and carers we have developed a new 3-year Strategic Plan and in 2027 we will be opening a new house with further accommodation for young people.
A message from our Youth Panel
“Roots is our home from home, it’s a place where we can share our personal experiences and always be supported. Building good relationships with the staff and other young people is very important to us. It’s important to have staff who are respectful, caring and trustworthy while being able to have fun and enjoy a bit of banter! We need someone who is honest, responsible and appreciative of the fact that Roots is like our family.”
What we are looking for
We are expanding our Board and are particularly keen to recruit Trustees with lived experience of care, including care leavers and kinship carers. We also encourage applications from young people, disabled people and Welsh speakers and from people based in Swansea and the surrounding area.
As a Trustee you will:
- Help guide the strategic direction of the charity
- Attend online board meetings every two months (usually Tuesday evening, 2 hours)
- Visit Roots 2-3 times a year as a minimum
- Work on sub-committee projects such as finance or safguarding
- Be visible and support the staff and young people
- Expenses are covered and full induction and training will be provided. An enhanced DBS check is required.
You can find out more about Roots, the work we do and the current Trustees here: https://www.therootsfoundation.wales/our-team/
We review applications on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible.
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Purpose of the Role:
ESOL Teaching Support Volunteer To provide one-to-one support to students who need extra help in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and Literacy classes at the Baytree Centre. Working under the guidance of the class teacher, you will reinforce lesson content, help students build confidence, and contribute to an inclusive and positive learning environment for adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
Main Responsibilities:
- Work alongside the teaching team to support ESOL and Literacy classes.
- Provide one-to-one assistance to students who require extra support, following the teacher’s delivery.
- Reinforce learning activities and encourage student participation.
- Acknowledge achievements and promote positive behaviour to motivate learners.
- Adhere to Baytree Centre policies and procedures.
Skills and Qualities Required:
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with both students and educators.
- Empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity to support students with diverse needs.
- Good organisational skills to help ensure smooth running of classes.
- Ability to collaborate as part of a team while remaining flexible to classroom needs.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to supporting learners’ progress.
- Interest in language learning, education, or community support.
Commitment:
- Assist in one ESOL and Literacy class (day and time subject to the timetable).
- Minimum commitment of 2 terms.
- Location: The Baytree Centre.
Benefits:
- Gain experience in supporting adult language learning and classroom facilitation.
- Develop cross-cultural communication and organisational skills.
- Contribute to the confidence, skills, and integration of adult learners.
- Be part of a supportive and inclusive volunteer community
This role is open to female applicants only (Equality Act 2010: Schedule 9: Occupational Requirements). Applicants must be 18 years or older.
A Social Inclusion Charity Supporting Women & Girls in London



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Purpose of the Role:
To support the delivery of engaging and inclusive English conversation sessions at the Baytree Centre, helping adult participants practise speaking English in a relaxed group setting. By offering encouragement, guidance, and a welcoming environment, the role empowers participants to improve their language skills, build confidence, and make meaningful social connections.
Main Responsibilities:
- Facilitate group discussions, encouraging participation and peer interaction.
- Provide one-to-one support to participants, helping with pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversational skills.
- Create a supportive and inclusive environment where participants feel comfortable practicing English and asking questions.
- Encourage connections and engagement between participants.
- Collect feedback to help improve future sessions.
- Adhere to Baytree Centre policies and safeguarding procedures.
Skills and Qualities Required:
- Fluency in English with the ability to model correct pronunciation and usage.
- Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
- Strong interpersonal skills to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
- Effective communication skills to give clear instructions and constructive feedback.
- Interest in language learning, community support, or adult education.
Commitment:
- Assist in weekly English conversation sessions, (day and time subject to the timetable).
- Minimum commitment of 2 terms for continuity and effectiveness.
Benefits:
- Gain experience in facilitating group learning and language practice.
- Develop skills in cross-cultural communication and group engagement.
- Contribute to the confidence and integration of adult ESOL learners.
- Be part of a supportive and welcoming volunteer community
This role is open to female applicants only (Equality Act 2010: Schedule 9: Occupational Requirements). Applicants must be 18 years or older.
A Social Inclusion Charity Supporting Women & Girls in London



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Work directly with children / young people: Yes
Age range of children / young people: 18
Disclosure Check: Basic
Term of opportunity: We would expect you to be committed to support The Trust in this role for a minimum of 1-2 years.
Commitment: Mentors will be matched with young people for periods of 3-6 months, with typically 1-2 mentoring sessions per month for each mentee. Mentors are usually matched with 2 mentees at a time.
Location: North of England, London, Birmingham, and the South-West. Please visit our careers site to apply for a specific location.
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. The King’s Trust couldn’t function as well without the support of thousands of volunteers across the UK, who are able to offer a vital network to young people facing significant barriers to jobs, education or training.
Our Employability and Progression Mentors provide one-to-one support, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration to a young person who has completed a King’s Trust Programme. As an Employability and Progression Mentor, you will offer knowledge, experience, and support to young people as they develop the skills, confidence and motivation to succeed - either in education or further training, through work experience, volunteering or by securing a job of their choice.
Mentors will meet on a regular basis with a young person and help them identify and achieve goals. You will offer guidance, support and encouragement and a safe space for a young person to discuss the skills they need to develop and how to do this. You will provide guidance on employability and job search issues, including supporting with CV writing and interview practice. You will provide active support between sessions as agreed, such as reviewing documentation, email responses, signposting where to find useful resources, networking connections; etc… And you will share relevant learning and useful resources with other volunteers and Trust colleagues that may benefit young people and our work.
Ideally an Employability and Progression Mentor will commit to around four to six hours per month for a minimum of 3-6 months for each mentee with whom they are matched. Relevant experience can be developed during the role but ideally a volunteer will have experience with building trust with young people from a range of backgrounds, mentoring skills, be a good communicator, be able to give and receive constructive corrective feedback and have experience of job searches, application processes and interview experiences.
We are specifically recruiting new mentors to meet a demand for in-work support and job-searching for roles in the Health and Social Care sector. Experience in this sector is desirable but not essential, with a focus on general coaching and employment support being the main priority for volunteers in this position. The majority of these mentoring connections will be fostered online, via digital meetings and email, with limited opportunities for face-to-face connections available depending on location and preference of mentees.
In return for your valuable time, The King’s Trust will provide comprehensive training and support to you in your role. You will enjoy the benefits of being part of a dedicated community of colleagues
and volunteers who directly support young people to transform their lives. Now in our 50th year, The King’s Trust mission is to end youth unemployment – and we want you on board to help us.
The King’s Trust want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve. As such, we would be particularly interested to hear from women and individuals from an ethnic minority background.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Walnut Tree is a cafe situated within an Arts & Communuty Centre near Parsons Green. We're looking for part-time volunteers to help us serve in the cafe on a regular weekly basis.
We serve a variety of hot drinks, cakes, hot toasties & soups, and require someone who is open to lending their hand where needed. We will provide training as neccessary, but mainly ask for a willing & a positive attitude!
We ask for a commitment of 1 shift per week minimum with scope for more if desired.
About Us:
Located on a park so we get plenty of families and dog walkers through our door.
As a community centre we put a strong emphasis on inclusivity, diversity and equality. One way that we champion this is by running a training programme for young people with learning disabilities, some of which in turn have become officially employed members of staff here with us.
Our ideal candidate may have some experience in a cafe setting, though more important is an openess to learn & adapt in an ever changing dynamic environment!
We're a warm, welcoming team so please get in touch if you feel like involving yourself within a community and enjoy being in a food/drink based environment.
We'd love to hear a few brief sentences about who you are and why'd you'd like to volunteer with us!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Purpose of the Role:
To provide personalised support and companionship to ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students at the Baytree Centre, fostering their English language skills, understanding of life in the UK, and integration into the community. By engaging in one-to-one interactions and creating a welcoming environment, the role contributes to the social inclusion and well-being of participants from diverse backgrounds.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored one-to-one support to ESOL students, focusing on conversation skills and knowledge of life in the UK.
- Share insights about cultural aspects and community resources to support integration.
- Create a friendly and supportive atmosphere that reduces feelings of isolation.
- Offer basic information and assistance to help access services and navigate resources.
- Maintain consistent attendance and communication with the paired student.
- Adhere to Baytree Centre policies and procedures.
Skills and Qualities Required:
- Sufficient English to engage effectively in one-to-one conversations.
- Empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity.
- Good interpersonal and listening skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to varying schedules and needs.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to the agreed schedule.
- Interest in community support, integration, and language development.
Commitment:
- 1 hour per week, Monday to Thursday between 9am and 3pm (exact day and time subject to each person’s availability).
- Minimum commitment of 2 terms for continuity and effectiveness.
- Location: The Baytree Centre. Benefits:
- Gain experience in cross-cultural communication and mentoring.
- Contribute to the integration and confidence of adult ESOL learners.
- Be part of a welcoming and supportive volunteer community.
This role is open to female applicants only (Equality Act 2010: Schedule 9: Occupational Requirements). Applicants must be 18 years or older.
A Social Inclusion Charity Supporting Women & Girls in London



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As a Community Outreach Volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in helping people in the local community know where to turn when they need urgent mental health support. You’ll be out and about in the community spreading the word about the our service — chatting to local people, connecting with community centres, faith groups and local organisations, and sharing information through leaflets and posters.
What you will be doing
- Promoting the Crisis Café within the local community
- Visiting community centres, libraries, GP surgeries, faith settings and other local spaces
- Handing out leaflets and displaying posters
- Helping build positive relationships with local organisations and community groups
- Feeding back any insights, questions or community needs to the team
The skills you need
- Friendly, approachable and confident talking to new people
- An interest in mental health, wellbeing and community support
- Good communication skills and a respectful, non judgemental approach
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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Babylon Migrants Project, currently a CIC, is embarking on an exciting journey to become a registered charity. We’re looking for a Finance Advisor to support us through this important transition period, eventually becoming our charity Treasurer.
Babylon Migrants Project is a grassroots arts organisation led by and for young people from refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant backgrounds. We deliver creative and community-building activities that support displaced young people to build creative skills, confidence and support networks as they navigate life in the UK.
We work with young people aged 16–30 who are facing isolation, systemic barriers and a lack of safe and relaxed spaces. Our work takes place across our two hubs in London and Stoke-on-Trent, where participants take part in creative workshops led by expert facilitators, supported by a welcoming team of staff and volunteers.
Our three key aims are:
- Reducing social isolation amongst young people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds
- Growing lived experienced leadership across the arts and refugee sectors
- Shaping more informed and human conversations about migration
We are in the process of registering as a charity, which will hopefully unlock vital funding and help us to grow as an organisation, ultimately supporting more young people in need. We are looking for a finance expert who, in addition to contributing generally advisory board (and subsequently, trustee board meetings), can support our ambition by:
- Advising on financial matters, particularly through the transition to becoming a charity
- Supporting us to improve financial processes
- Contributing to our understanding of the risks facing our organisation
- Supporting us to comply with HMRC requirements
- Helping us to create financial forecasts for the future as we develop and expand.
We currently have an Advisory Board that has no legal responsibility, the members of which we hope will stay on as Trustees of the new charity. The expertise represented by the current board are: fundraising, safeguarding, communications, and strategy & business planning. We therefore seek a finance expert to help ensure the success of the transition to charitable status, and who can hold responsibility for finances and risk for the new charity.
As our organisation is led by lived experience, we would particularly encourage applications from people from migrant or refugee backgrounds.
Who are we looking for?
- Formal finance qualification
- Experience/understanding of financial forecasting, payroll, corporation tax & charity accounting
- Experience of being on a trustee board before, particularly in a role relating to finance (preferable)
- Lived experience of migration or displacement (preferable)
- Willingness to attend quarterly advisory board meetings (and subsequently, trustee board meetings) as well as provide more ad hoc financial advice to the directors.
- Ability to operate at both strategic and practical levels
- Willingness to speak one's mind, listen to the views of others and constructively challenge
- Willingness to commit the necessary time and effort to being a board member (roughly 1 day per quarter, possibly rising to 2 where required).
- Commitment to our vision and values
As a financial advisor and later trustee with responsibility for finances and risk, you will help ensure the financial sustainability and compliance of the organisation, helping to ensure we can maintain and grow our support for young people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds, at a time when support is needed more than ever.
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Are you interested in facilitating a peer support group for people who are struggling with their mental health? We are looking for passionate volunteers to facilitate a weekly group, to discuss topics relating to mental health.
Join our team of 600+ volunteers at Hestia. Volunteers are at the heart of everything that we do at Hestia, alongside the people we support.
We make a difference every day, helping people to live a life beyond crisis. The time you give as a volunteer will support more than 18,500 adults and children across London and southeast. We couldn’t do it without our volunteers.
Volunteering at Hestia is a vital part of our organisation with individuals from all walks of life sharing their experience, expertise, and knowledge. Get involved today with opportunities to learn, develop, and make a difference!
What you will be doing
- Facilitating weekly peer support groups, covering topics related to mental health.
- To encourage participation and to provide focus and guidance for discussions within the group
- To negotiate/facilitate conflicts or disagreements that may arise during group meetings
- Opportunity to support with various activities
The skills you need
- Strong listening and communication skills
- Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where the participants' thoughts and feelings are valued, and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect
- Lived experience of mental health or desire to learn
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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The Business Development Lead will work closely with the CEO and Business Development Trustee to build a sustainable pipeline of corporate partners.
The role will focus on developing relationships that can generate:
- CSR and corporate sponsorship;
- multi-year funding partnerships;
- employee fundraising;
- volunteer mentors;
- skills-based volunteering;
- corporate introductions and wider strategic support.
The aim is not simply to generate one-off donations, but to build long-term corporate relationships that combine funding, employee engagement and measurable social impact.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a targeted pipeline of banks, asset managers, insurers, fintech companies and other financial-services organisations.
- Identify relevant CSR, ESG, social-impact, community-investment and employee-engagement opportunities.
- Research decision-makers and identify the strongest routes into prospective partners.
- Develop tailored corporate partnership propositions.
- Secure introductory meetings and manage follow-up.
- Work with the CEO and Trustee to prepare pitches, proposals and presentations.
- Build sponsorship propositions around:
- student mentoring;
- school cohorts;
- programme delivery;
- technology;
- employability and careers;
- and wider organisational growth.
- Develop corporate volunteer-mentor opportunities that are attractive and practical for financial-sector employees.
- Convert existing networks and introductions into structured partnership discussions.
- Maintain a clear partnership pipeline showing:
- prospects;
- contacts;
- stage;
- potential value;
- next action;
- and probability.
- Support stewardship and renewal of existing corporate partners.
- Explore employee fundraising, matched giving and corporate campaigns.
- Identify opportunities for corporate employees to contribute as mentors, speakers, career volunteers or ambassadors.
- Help create a repeatable corporate-partnership process that can grow with the charity.
Key priorities in the first 6 months
- Map priority banking and financial-services organisations.
- Build a qualified corporate prospect list.
- Develop a clear One Degree corporate partnership proposition.
- Progress renewal and extension opportunities with existing corporate supporters.
- Secure new meetings with senior CSR, ESG, HR, volunteering, community-investment and foundation leads.
- Develop a stronger pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors.
- Increase the number of suitable corporate volunteer mentors.
- Establish a structured approach to partnership reporting and stewardship.
- Leading to: Secured sponsorship of 50 x One Degree students every 6 months
Person specification
We are looking for someone who ideally has:
- experience in business development, partnerships, fundraising, CSR or corporate engagement;
- strong knowledge of banking, financial services or professional services;
- existing corporate networks or confidence building relationships with senior decision-makers;
- experience developing and progressing a sales or fundraising pipeline;
- excellent written and verbal communication;
- strong presentation and relationship-management skills;
- confidence making direct approaches and asking for meetings, introductions and support;
- ability to work independently with limited monthly time;
- a commercial mindset combined with an understanding of charitable impact.
Experience working directly within banking or financial services would be particularly valuable.
Success measures
Success would be assessed through:
- quality and value of the corporate pipeline;
- number of qualified corporate meetings;
- new corporate sponsorship secured;
- existing partnerships renewed or expanded;
- number of volunteer mentors sourced through corporate partners;
- development of multi-year rather than purely one-off relationships;
- quality of corporate stewardship;
- and creation of a repeatable partnership-development process.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Adventures for Animals creates unforgettable adventure experiences that combine travel, exploration and meaningful opportunities to support animals worldwide.
We're looking for a talented Blog and Content Writer to help us tell the stories behind our trips - inspiring people to discover new places, experience incredible adventures and make a positive difference along the way.
The Role
We're looking for a creative writer who can take information about our trips and turn it into engaging, inspiring and useful content for our website and social media channels. This isn't simply about writing descriptions of trips. We want someone who can capture the feeling of being there or write content to inspire someone to visit - the excitement, the people, the animals, the landscapes and the experiences that make an Adventures for Animals trip memorable.
You'll help us create content that makes someone think 'I want to do that!'
Content could include:
- Destination and adventure blogs
- Trip and expedition stories
- Animal and conservatoon focused articles
- 'What to expect' guides for individual trips
- Stories about our animal welfare projects
- Articles showcasing our guides, leaders, partners and volunteers
- Travel advice and preparation guides
- FAQ's and practical trip information
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop content ideas - Help identify interesting stories, themes and content opportunities around our trips
Research - Research destinations and travel information to ensure content is accurate and engaging
Write and edit - Produce high quality original blog articles and website content in the Adventures for Animals tone of voice
Bring our trips to life - Work from trip itineraries, photographs, videos, testimonials, guide notes and team interviews to create authentic stories and experiences
Support social media - Write content with basic SEO principles in mind, including search intent, headings, keywords, internal linking opportunies and engaging titles/meta descriptions
Maintain consistency - Ensure all content reflects the Adventure for Animals brand, values and approach
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Excellent written english
- Proven experience writing engaging digital content
- Strong storytelling ability
- Excellent grammar, spelling and attention to detail
- Ability to research topics independently
- Ability to meet agreed deadlines
-Comfortable working remotely and independently
DESIRABLE: Experience in one or more of the following would be particularly useful:
- Travel writing
- Adventure ot outdoor content
- SEO content
- Content marketing
IAPWA (International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals) is a UK registered charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Who are we?
We are Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C. We work to increase inclusion and representation across society for the disability community.We have several different services including inclusive characters, sensory workshops, resources, events, advocacy and more.
What are we looking for?
Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity that you can do in your own time and without having to leave the comfort of the sofa? Do you have a good imagination? Are you interested in helping us create stories for our imaginative accessible universe Bubble World? We have a range of creative projects and tasks for you to get stuck into.
What do we expect?
- Be willing to undertake our training programme which will be done virtually and at a time to suit you.
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Sign our volunteer contract. (If you disagree with anything in it please do discuss it with us and we will be happy to have a conversation and make small changes if appropriate).
- A positive attitude to disability and illness. We are happy to answer questions on this.
What can you expect?
- A community group that does not currently operate a rota system of any kind. Youdon’t have to regularly commit your time.
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A kind, caring, nurturing company who cares about people, staff and volunteers. Our aim is to keep your wellbeing at the centre of our work.
- A very positive and proactive approach to disability and illness. Any and all accommodations will be made that you require. If there is anything you wish to discuss in private please email us and we will arrange a confidential chat.
Benefits to Volunteering with Buttons & Bubbles CIC
- Gaining valuable experience and improving your confidence
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Allows you to explore potentially different areas of interest.
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Make a difference to community
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Develop your current skill set and gain new skills.
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Displays your level of commitment to future employers.
- Displays your ability to balance and schedule your time effectively when seeking future employment.
For further information or to apply email us and we will be more than happy to have a chat.
Please note we are looking for volunteers who are based in the UK.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments please let us know. Any information provided will be in the strictest confidence.
To increase inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
