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Are you passionate about community engagement, advocacy, and building meaningful partnerships? Join Hidayah as a National Outreach Officer Trustee in this voluntary role and help strengthen support networks for LGBTQ+ Muslims across the UK.
Hidayah is a volunteer-led organisation supporting LGBTQ+ Muslims through community support, advocacy, education, and wellbeing initiatives. This role requires a minimum commitment of 4–5 hours per week, with additional time required during busy periods or organisational activities.
Purpose of the Role
The National Outreach Officer Trustee leads on developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, community organisations, and outreach partners. The role supports Hidayah’s national growth and helps ensure LGBTQ+ Muslims can access inclusive support, representation, and community connections.
Core Responsibilities
- Act as a key point of contact between Hidayah and external organisations, community groups, and stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with LGBTQ+ organisations, faith groups, educational institutions, and community networks.
- Promote Hidayah’s events, campaigns, and services across relevant communities and platforms.
- Lead outreach initiatives to engage under-represented LGBTQ+ Muslim communities, including trans and intersex individuals.
- Develop, coordinate, and support a national network of outreach volunteers and representatives.
- Work collaboratively with external organisations to provide signposting and access to wellbeing, legal, financial, and community support services.
- Represent Hidayah at events, workshops, panels, and educational opportunities where appropriate.
- Encourage inclusive dialogue, partnership working, and stronger engagement across LGBTQ+ and faith communities.
- Support the growth, visibility, and positive representation of Hidayah nationally.
Trustee Responsibilities
- Attend Trustee Board meetings and provide regular updates and reports.
- Support Hidayah events, planning meetings, and fundraising activities.
- Engage with internal communications and shared systems (e.g., Discord and Google Drive).
- Respond to emails and communications promptly.
- Contribute to the Annual Report.
- Uphold Hidayah’s mission, values, and code of conduct.
- Serve until the next AGM (subject to a 6-month probation period).
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Understanding of community outreach, partnership working, or stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding principles.
- Experience working in voluntary, community, or LGBTQ+ spaces (desirable).
- Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels.
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence networking with diverse communities and organisations.
- Good organisational and planning abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Professional, approachable, and proactive attitude.
- Good IT and administrative skills.
Benefits of the Role
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within LGBTQ+ Muslim communities.
- Leadership and charity governance experience.
- Professional development in outreach, partnerships, and community engagement.
- Opportunity to expand your professional and community networks.
- Experience working with a passionate and supportive volunteer team.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Vavengers
Trustee Recruitment Pack
About The Vavengers
We are The Vavengers, a survivor-led movement working to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and intersecting Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
Founded in 2014 and registered as a CIO in 2019, The Vavengers connect, campaign and convene, working across communities, policy spaces and creative platforms to amplify survivor voices, challenge harmful norms and build safer futures for women and girls.
Alongside our staff team, The Vavengers mobilises to support our policy and advocacy work, communications, events, fundraising, and a wide network of volunteer advisors and ambassadors, activists and pro bono professional wellbeing support.
Our values are:
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Survivor-led
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Bold
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Creative
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Collaborative
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Activist
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Resilient
The Vavengers is a proud Living Wage Employer, Certified Halo Workplace and member of the Sunflower Network for Hidden Disabilities.
About The Vavengers Trustee role
Thank you for your interest in joining the Board of The Vavengers.
As Trustee terms come to an end, we are seeking a number of new Board members. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital role in supporting the organisation’s sustainability, accountability and long-term development.
As a small charity, our Board also provides vital support to the CEO and small team, including providing specialist expertise in areas such as fundraising, Human Resources, charity finance, events and volunteer management.
We are committed to building a Board culture that is collaborative, inclusive, reflective and grounded in mutual respect.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking trustees from a wide range of backgrounds, lived experiences and professional expertise, as well as specialist legal and finance (Treasurer) Trustees.
We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience aligned to our mission and from communities currently underrepresented in charity governance.
We are especially interested in individuals who bring:
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emotional intelligence,
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collaborative leadership,
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strategic thinking,
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commitment to social justice,
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and a willingness to learn and contribute actively.
We recognise that valuable governance contributions can come through lived experience, community leadership and professional expertise.
Trustee Responsibilities
All trustees share collective responsibility for ensuring the charity:
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pursues its charitable objectives,
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complies with legal and regulatory requirements,
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manages resources responsibly,
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protects its reputation and sustainability,
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and delivers public benefit.
Trustees are expected to:
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Attend and contribute to Board meetings.
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Prepare appropriately for meetings and discussions.
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Provide strategic oversight and constructive challenge.
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Uphold the values and reputation of The Vavengers.
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Act in the best interests of the organisation.
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Support a healthy, inclusive and accountable organisational culture.
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Champion safeguarding and ethical practice.
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Support fundraising, partnerships and advocacy where appropriate.
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Leverage networks and expertise to support the organisation’s development.
What We Are Looking For in All Trustees
All candidates should demonstrate:
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Personal integrity and sound judgement.
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Commitment to robust governance and accountability.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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A leadership style grounded in empathy, collaboration and accountability.
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Commitment to ending FGM and all forms of Gender-Based Violence.
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Commitment to equity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice.
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Ability to work constructively and respectfully with others.
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Willingness to learn and contribute actively.
Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential.
Your Commitment
As a Trustee, you will commit to:
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attending four Board meetings per year (one meeting per year will be in person)
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preparing appropriately for meetings,
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contributing actively to governance discussions,
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possible committee participation,
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and providing occasional ad hoc support where appropriate.
Knowledge of charity finance and the Charities SORP would be advantageous but is not essential.
Time Commitment
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Four Board meetings per year (one will be in person).
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Some ad hoc support between meetings.
We are particularly interested in candidates with professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
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human rights,
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immigration and asylum,
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employment and equality,
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media and communications,
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risk and compliance,
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data protection,
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safeguarding.
We are especially interested in individuals who are motivated by protecting survivor voices and supporting values-led organisations to navigate complex environments safely and effectively.
What We Offer
In return, we offer:
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a comprehensive induction,
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ongoing support and development,
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the opportunity to work alongside an extraordinary team of staff, ambassadors and volunteers,
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the opportunity to contribute to a bold and growing survivor-led movement,
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Vavengers is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from:
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survivors,
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Black and minoritised communities,
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migrant and refugee communities,
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disabled people,
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LGBTQ+ individuals,
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and people whose voices are underrepresented in charity governance.
We recognise lived experience, community leadership and non-traditional career pathways as valuable forms of expertise.
Safeguarding
The Vavengers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who engages with the organisation.
All trustees are expected to uphold and actively champion a strong safeguarding culture.
How to Apply
Please submit:
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a CV
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and a short statement outlining your interest in the role and the contribution you feel you could make to The Vavengers (maximum one page)
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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"When women and girls rise, we all thrive."
The Vavengers is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in England and Wales | Registration number: 1184202 | The Vavengers Headquarters: 59-60 Cornhill House, First Floor, London EC3V 3PD United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Registered Charity
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We are a UK-based women and survivor-led movement working to end Female Genital Mutilation and all other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.