Volunteer roles for the Mental Health sector in Orpington

We’re looking for trustees

We’re looking to recruit dynamic, committed and motivated people with professional skills and experience who are as passionate as we are about empowering individuals to work through and beyond their experience of sexual abuse.

Specific qualifications are not necessarily required and we welcome applicants with lived experience. A genuine interest in learning about our charity and our services within the local community is essential.

These trustees will help to form a new board dedicated to supporting the charity and contributing to the effective and quality governance of Trust House. You will play an active role in developing the strategic direction of the charity and provide guidance to ensure the charity continues to support anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse in the Thames Valley area.

Global Charities Trustee Role Vacancy

Grant-making and Impact measurements specialism

Role Description

INTRODUCTION

Global Charities (operating name Global’s Make Some Noise) is the official charity of Global, the UK and Europe’s largest Radio and Outdoor company.  The Charity brings Global staff and the Global’s amazing brands together to create incredible change for communities right across the UK. 

Since 2014, Make Some Noise (MSN) has raised more than £43 million, changed more than 248,000 lives and additionally reached more than 603,000 people through over 755 projects across the UK​.

We are seeking an experienced, values-driven and analytically strong individual to join our Board of Trustees, with a particular focus on grant-making, impact measurement and an understanding of diverse and marginalised communities.

You will bring rigorous judgement and constructive challenge to Board discussions, helping to ensure our grant-making decisions are robust and evidence-led, and that the charity maximises its impact for beneficiaries across the UK. This is an exceptional opportunity to use your expertise in support of communities facing some of life's toughest challenges.

GLOBAL’S MAKE SOME NOISE

Global’s Make Some Noise utilises the power and reach of Global’s platforms, talent, and client base to raise vital funds and awareness for the charities we support. We also work closely with Global staff 'Globallers’, to tap into their skills and experience, which allows us to build meaningful training and development opportunities for our small charities and maximise the partnership, events and on-air fundraising opportunities.

We align with Global’s proposition of “national brands delivered locally”, so that we are relevant to audiences in terms of both raising money and supporting local projects.  We also align with Global’s culture of Making Everyone’s Day Brighter and work closely across the business to maximise the opportunities under this shared vision.

The Charity works closely with individual radio brands to develop fundraising strategies relevant to their audiences and commercial clients. We continue to focus on growing brand awareness of Global’s Make Some Noise and to innovate our various fundraising streams in order to support small charities that are in need of financial help and align with the Charity’s strategy.

Global’s Make Some Noise actively supports around 100 charities a year, in communities across the UK.  These charities are small (under £1million in revenue) but high in impact, and provide critical help for some of the most vulnerable in our society.

We run 3 programmes to build sustainability in small charities:

· An awareness programme to generate much needed publicity and support

· A grants programme to fund vital services and equipment

· A learning and development programme to help upskill charities

Our mission is to ensure that nobody in the UK is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone.  We deliver that mission through four key pillars :

· Providing shelter and safety; A safe home is essential, yet millions of people don’t live in one.  We work with small charities that exist to support those who have no option but to live on the streets, in temporary accommodation or in unsafe or overcrowded houses. 

· Supporting physical and mental health; We fund crucial services to ensure people can access the support they need to feel well.  This includes funding hospice and care services, mental health helplines, respite support for people with disabilities and their families, and food banks for those living in poverty.

· Improving life skills; We’re supporting programmes that are dedicated to improving people’s life skills and future opportunities.  This includes helping people get the education they need, upskilling them for the future, providing access to wellbeing support, and supporting them into employment.

· Preventing isolation; We recognise how vital it is for people to be connected so we fund crucial projects that prevent isolation.  These include community projects that bring people together to build a sense of belonging, as well providing access to devices that support connections and digital skills training.

Our 2025 fundraising appeal for Global’s Make Some Noise raised a record-breaking £4.8million for communities across the UK.  You can find out more about our impact here: https://cdn.sanity.io/files/lvz0au6x/production/e2f407d31e35d28769be5008efd248bbdb68f44c.pdf

THE TRUSTEE BOARD

The Trustee Board comprises of a mix of internal (Global employees) and external Trustees, with specialist knowledge aiming to cover different areas across charity governance, finance, grant making, partnerships, content production, staff engagement, fundraising and marketing.  The full Board meet five times a year, with four quarterly Board meetings and one Strategy half day.  Members of the Finance Committee meet four times a year, ahead of the main Board meeting.  Additionally, there is a Nominations Committee, who meet as required to discuss Trustee/Senior Team appointments.  Board members are encouraged to attend meetings in person at Global’s offices in Leicester Square or Holborn.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Trustees play an essential role in the governance of the Charity and its future development. The Trustees, while retaining total responsibility for the conduct of Global Charities’ affairs, delegate functions to the executive staff and the Grants Panel. The following matters are key Trustee responsibilities:

· Appointment of Trustees and of the Chair

· Appointment of Grants Panel and the Chair, and approval of Terms of Reference

· Appointment of Finance Committee and the Chair, and approval of Terms of Reference

· Approval of the Terms of Reference of any other Panels or Committees

· Agreement of strategy, and approval of strategic plans

· Approval of the Annual Budget and of all expenditure over £200,000

· Approval of the Annual Report and Accounts

· Appointment of the Auditors

Role Description

· To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving strategic direction to the charity, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. 

· To make sure that Global Charities complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

· To make sure the charity uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects and that the charity does not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects.

· To scrutinise Board papers, attend quarterly Board meetings and contribute to discussions and decision-making processes.

· To provide guidance on new initiatives and issues in which the Trustee has special expertise.

· To make sure risk management and control systems are in place, with clear delegated responsibilities to staff for managing and mitigating risk, and to monitor these on an ongoing basis.

· To approve annual charity budgets including approval of Senior Management pay rises and monitor financial performance against these budgets.

· To ensure that Global Charities has policies and practice that mean it is able to recruit, retain and develop high quality people.

· To act as an Ambassador for the charity and establish networks in support of the charity’s strategy and reputation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The Board is looking for an experienced candidate who brings experience across grant-making, impact measurement and understanding of diverse and marginalised communities.  A candidate who also has experience in fundraising, particularly how to technical applications from large funders, Trusts or Foundations, would be beneficial but is not an essential element of this role.

Essential Experience and Knowledge

We are particularly looking for candidates with significant experience in one or more of the following:

· Overseeing or managing a grants portfolio, including assessment, due diligence and decision-making

· Developing, delivering or overseeing impact measurement, outcomes frameworks or programme evaluation

· Working at a senior level with or for diverse and marginalised communities

· Operating at a senior level in the charity, foundation or social impact sector. 

· Significant  charity governance experience and a strong understanding of Trustee responsibilities

Essential Personal Qualities

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

· Strong independent judgement and analytical thinking

· Confidence to offer constructive challenge and to speak up thoughtfully in Board discussions

· The ability to weigh evidence and consider multiple perspectives before reaching a view

· A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

· Collaborative approach and respect for collective Trustee decision-making

· A passion for the aims of Global Charities and an ambition to make the biggest difference possible to the lives of beneficiaries

Desirable Experience

It would be advantageous if the successful candidate also brings one or more of the following:

· Formal safeguarding training and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice

· Understanding of fundraising regulation and fundraising governance

· Experience of charity finance oversight or scrutiny of charity accounts

· Relevant lived experience connected to the communities and cause areas the charity supports (providing shelter and safety; supporting physical and mental health; improving life skills; preventing isolation)

· Experience on committees, panels or boards

· Useful networks within the charity, grant-making or social impact sectors. Grant funding applications through Trusts and Foundations.

· Knowledge of and interest in the voluntary sector more broadly

Indicative Candidate Backgrounds

Candidates might include, but are not limited to:

· A senior leader in a grant-making trust or foundation

· A Director of Programmes, Impact, Grants or Evaluation

· A charity CEO, COO or senior executive with strong programme and impact experience

· An individual with relevant lived experience and strong governance capability

FURTHER INFORMATION:

The Charity has a fundraising subsidiary, Global Charities (Trading) Ltd, whose principal activity is to contribute to the fundraising for Global Charities.

The ultimate control of the Charity is vested in its member, Global Radio Ltd. The member delegates the running of the Charity and the safeguarding of its assets to the Trustees. The assigned Executive for the member is the CEO, Global, who is represented by the Director, Global Goodness.

Trustees do not receive remuneration, as their role is entirely voluntary. They can claim travel expenses to Board meetings and any essential meetings as agreed with the Chair.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please provide a CV and covering statement which outlines;

· Why you would like to be a Trustee for Global's Make Some Noise

· How your experience in grant-making, impact measurement and/or working with marginalised communities would strengthen the Board

· Your relevant career background and how your skills align with this Role Description

· Any relevant lived experience you would bring to the role

CLOSING DATE

Shortlisted candidates will have interviews with Nominations Committee members in June/July 2026. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. 

Purpose of the Role

To join the board as a Volunteer Finanical Director, bringing governance knowledge and strategic thinking to strengthen board effectiveness, uphold the CIC's obligations, and ensure all decisions are made in the best interests of the community we serve.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Guide the Board

• Attend two to three board meetings per month, virtual or hybrid, and come prepared to contribute
• Help ensure decisions are made properly, recorded, and followed through
• Review and respond to decisions outside of meetings within 48 to 72 hours
• Support the review of policies and raise questions when something needs attention
• Support the development of projects and programmes by contributing ideas, strategic thinking, critical insight, and creative, innovative approaches, while bringing energy, boldness, and enthusiasm.

2. Keep Us on Track

• Contribute to strategic decision-making, policy approval, and organisational oversight
• Monitor organisational performance and support the Managing Director in delivery accountability
• Flag risks early and help ensure resources are used well and in line with our mission
• Keep the needs of the communities we serve at the centre of every decision

3. Be a Critical Friend

• Challenge and support the Managing Director with honesty and care
• Ask the questions that need to be asked, even when it is uncomfortable
• Help us grow in a way that is sustainable and grounded in our values

4. Champion What Matters

• Be an ambassador for Zion Wellness in how you show up and speak about us
• Participate in bi-directional mentorship exchanges with young people on the programme
• Ensure safeguarding, inclusion, and community interest are never an afterthought

What We Are Looking For

You will bring:

• A strong professional background in finance, budgeting, and strategic financial planning
• Confident, values-led leadership with the ability to represent the CIC's mission at board level
• A background in leadership, social impact, or community outreach
• Experience in creative direction, entrepreneurship, or project leadership
• Understanding of organisational strategy, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development
• A genuine commitment to systemic change and the communities we serve

It would be great if you also have:

• Governance experience such as trustee, governor, or board-level involvement, though this is not essential
• Experience in a charity, CIC, or grassroots organisation
• Training and induction will be provided for the right candidate

Please Note:  

This role is open to graduate and university students (aged 18+) who are looking to gain real leadership and governance experience. If you are early in your career and passionate about community impact, we want to hear from you. Ongoing support will be provided.

Would you like to become an Ambassador for knus? We've introduced our new arm-chairing volunteer position.

If you're interested arm-chair volunteering (our most flexible, low commitment role) and applying to volunteer at knus, simply read through the information on this page and apply.

• Are you over 18 and living in the UK? You must be over the 18 years of age and live permanently in the UK.
• Do you have a mobile phone or laptop? You can do this role whether you are, whether it be on a sofa or on a plane.
• How much time can you give? As much as you want to do. We are flexible and like to work around you.
• Do you like to learn? We provide training for all volunteers that join us. You'll have access to our courses to help you advance your knowledge and certificates to add to your CV.

How does it work?

In 2025 we launched our arm chair volunteering initiative to help us spread the word about our service and to give people the opportunity to take part in surveys and projects to help us deliver the best mental health support to the UK public.

We'd like to embrace what you love doing, whether that be sharing on socials, proof reading, surveys, sharing experiences or getting involved in our fabulous projects.

Important information:

In order to volunteer for knus as an ambassador, you will need to complete a brief application form and a ID check. A DBS is not required for this role, however, if you wish to progress to another role you may need a disclosure. We do this to ensure of service remains a safe place to volunteer for all. Please do not worry about this, we will help you as much as we can.

Training is provided by us and our training partners. You will be required to attend this training using online conferencing software such as zoom or teams.

Join Our Board of Trustees

Afrocats is looking to expand its Board of Trustees. With an established Board already in place, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth and seeking additional Trustees to help shape our future direction. 

Afrocats is an award-winning charity that champions creativity, wellbeing, and cultural belonging. Our work supports communities through creative expression, participation, and inclusive cultural experiences. As we expand our reach and impact, we are strengthening our Board to ensure we remain ambitious, sustainable, and community-led.

This is a meaningful opportunity to play a key role in the governance and strategic development of a growing organisation that centres equity, lived experience, and creativity.

 Who we are looking for:

Fundraising and Income Generation

We are looking for someone with experience in fundraising, bid writing, or income generation. You will support the development of long term funding strategies, major grant applications, and sustainable income growth.

Marketing and Corporate Engagement

We are looking for someone with experience in marketing or business engagement. You will help raise our profile, strengthen our brand, and develop meaningful partnerships with businesses and corporate supporters.

Philanthropy and Relationship Building

We are looking for someone with experience in philanthropy, fundraising networks, or relationship management. You will help us connect with donors, foundations, and individuals who can support our long term impact.

Volunteer Management

We are looking for someone with experience in volunteer coordination or management. You will help us develop inclusive, safe, and supportive volunteer systems as the organisation grows.

Finance and Accounting

We are looking for a qualified finance professional, ideally a chartered accountant. You will support financial oversight, planning, reporting, and long term financial sustainability.

What you will do as a Trustee

As a Trustee, you will help guide the strategic direction of Afrocats and ensure we remain financially sustainable, well governed, and aligned with our mission. You will contribute to decision making at Board level, support risk and compliance oversight, and help ensure our work continues to centre creativity, wellbeing, and community impact.

You will also act as an ambassador for Afrocats, helping to champion our work and values across your networks and beyond.

Why join Afrocats

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing and forward thinking charity at a pivotal moment in its journey.

You will have the opportunity to shape strategy and influence long term direction, while supporting a mission driven organisation making a real difference in communities. You will develop your skills in a Board setting, expand your professional network, and contribute to work that centres inclusion, creativity, and social impact.

We are a welcoming and inclusive organisation and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Rolling interviews will take place until Friday 19th June 2026 

Chair

Our client is a long‑established UK charity providing specialist psychoanalytic understanding, treatment of and research into Adolescent Mental Health. With a strong clinical heritage and a deep commitment to addressing social and economic inequality, they support young people experiencing complex and enduring mental health challenges.

We are now seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to lead the organisation through its next phase of development, as the current Chair comes to the end of their term.

This role is unremunerated, with travel expenses paid 
Time commitment: Approximately 0.5 a day per week (hybrid)
Location: Brent, North West London

About us

Founded in 1967 by a group of pioneering, internationally renowned psychoanalysts, the organisation was established with a clear purpose: to transform mental health support for adolescents during the critical transition to adulthood, and to tackle the significant health inequalities that exclude many vulnerable young people from accessing the help they need. 

We achieve this by providing age-specific, timely and effective psychoanalytic psychotherapies and practical support to at-risk young people struggling with serious mental health issues like anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and disordered eating.

We have developed a clinical model that puts adolescent needs and development at its core. Our unique approach maximises engagement and achieves deep-rooted and long-lasting change. With nearly six decades of experience, we have evidenced that this model works.

The role

The Chair will provide strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that the organisation is well governed, financially sustainable and delivering its mission with integrity and impact. Working closely with the Chief Executive, the Chair will help shape and steward the Centre’s long‑term vision, strengthen Board effectiveness, and support the organisation to respond confidently to a changing mental health landscape.

This is a governance leadership role that also carries an important external dimension. The Chair will act as an ambassador for the organisation, helping to raise its profile, build relationships and champion the value of psychoanalytic approaches to improving young people’s mental health.

About you

We are seeking an inspiring and committed individual with the time and capacity to engage fully in this role. The successful candidate will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience in a business, charitable, healthcare or public sector setting
• Demonstrable Board‑level experience, with a strong understanding of governance and trustee responsibilities
• Financial acumen and experience overseeing organisational sustainability and risk
• Strategic insight and the ability to support and challenge executive leadership constructively
• Credibility and confidence to act as an ambassador and external advocate
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

Experience of the mental health sector, or familiarity with psychoanalytic approaches, would be welcome but is not essential. We value curiosity, sound judgement and strong alignment with the organisation’s mission and values.

How to Apply 
 
To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website via the link below.  
  
Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.  
  
If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus.
 

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact our retained partners at Prospectus.
  
At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients to build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire. 
 
Recruitment Timetable 
Deadline for applications: 21st June (midnight) 
Interviews with Prospectus: Online 29th & 30th June 
Interviews with the organisation, online 7th / 8th July (evening)

Second stage Interviews with the organisation, in person: Monday 13th & Wednesday15th July (evening)

Operations Director (Volunteer Role)

Join Unlock YOUR Potential and Help Build a Charity That Changes Lives

Role: Operations Director (Volunteer Position)
Location: Hybrid (London)
Time Commitment: Approximately 4+ hours per week
Reporting To: Founder and Executive Director
Organisation: Unlock YOUR Potential

About Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new London-based charity dedicated to empowering adults from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds through career coaching, employability skills, personal development, wellbeing support, life coaching, mentoring, and access to opportunities that help individuals build brighter futures.

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their circumstances. Through coaching, mentoring, skills development, wellbeing support, and strong partnerships, we aim to help individuals gain the confidence, skills, and opportunities needed to succeed.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a passionate, organised, and strategic Operations Director to help build the systems, structures, and processes that will enable the charity to maximise its impact.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join the leadership team of an ambitious start-up charity and play a pivotal role in shaping its future.

As Operations Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation, ensuring that volunteers, programmes, partnerships, and internal processes work effectively and efficiently.

You will work closely with the Founder, Trustees, and volunteer leadership team to help establish a strong organisational foundation that supports sustainable growth and long-term success.

Your contribution will directly help create opportunities for individuals across London to unlock their potential and build better futures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership

• Provide strategic oversight of the charity’s day-to-day operations.
• Help develop and implement operational plans that support organisational goals.
• Ensure effective coordination across programmes, projects, and volunteer teams.
• Support the development of systems, processes, and procedures that improve efficiency and effectiveness.

2. Organisational Development

• Help establish a strong operational framework for a growing charity.
• Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Contribute to organisational planning and strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and service delivery.

3. Volunteer Leadership and Support

• Work closely with volunteer leaders across different functions.
• Provide guidance and support to team members where required.
• Help foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive culture.
• Support volunteer recruitment, retention, and development initiatives.

4. Programme Oversight

• Work alongside the Programme Coordinator to support the effective delivery of services.
• Monitor operational performance and programme implementation.
• Help ensure activities are aligned with the charity’s mission and objectives.
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement.

5. Governance and Compliance

• Assist Trustees in maintaining good governance practices.
• Support compliance with charity regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Help identify and manage operational risks.
• Contribute to safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection processes where appropriate.

6. Planning and Performance

• Help establish organisational goals and performance measures.
• Monitor progress against operational priorities.
• Support impact measurement and organisational reporting.
• Assist in developing annual operational plans and objectives.

7. Collaboration and Growth

• Work closely with the Partnerships Lead, Fundraising Lead, Marketing & Communications Lead, and other volunteer leaders.
• Support the development of strategic partnerships and growth opportunities.
• Contribute ideas that strengthen sustainability, efficiency, and impact.
• Help prepare the organisation for future expansion.

Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of professional backgrounds and experiences.

You may have experience in:

• Operations management
• Charity leadership
• Project or programme management
• Business management
• Organisational development
• Volunteer management
• Human resources
• Governance and compliance
• Community or voluntary sector leadership

We are particularly looking for someone who:

• Has strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Can think strategically while also supporting practical implementation.
• Is confident coordinating people, projects, and priorities.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is proactive, reliable, and solutions-focused.
• Can work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Shares our passion for empowering people and creating opportunities.

Previous experience in a leadership or management role is desirable but not essential.

What You’ll Gain

By volunteering with Unlock YOUR Potential, you will:

• Play a senior leadership role within a growing charity.
• Help shape the future direction and success of the organisation.
• Gain valuable strategic and operational leadership experience.
• Develop skills in charity governance, organisational development, and social impact.
• Build relationships with professionals across the charity, corporate, and community sectors.
• Enhance your CV and professional profile.
• Make a lasting difference to individuals and communities across London.

Why This Role Matters

Without strong operations, even the best ideas struggle to achieve lasting impact.

As Operations Director, you will help ensure that Unlock YOUR Potential is well-organised, sustainable, and capable of delivering high-quality support to the people who need it most. Your leadership will help transform vision into action and ambition into measurable impact.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Unlock YOUR Potential is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse organisation where everyone is valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of social and economic disadvantage, as well as those who can bring diverse perspectives, skills, and ideas to our work.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about leadership, organisational development, and creating opportunities that help people thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help build the foundations of a charity that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and transforms futures across London.

Together, we can build an organisation that unlocks potential, creates opportunity, and changes lives.

Fundraising Lead (Volunteer Role)

Join Unlock YOUR Potential and Help Fund Opportunities That Transform Lives

Role: Fundraising Lead (Volunteer Position)
Location: Hybrid (London)
Time Commitment: Approximately 4–8 hours per week
Reporting To: Founder and Executive Director
Organisation: Unlock YOUR Potential

About Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new London-based charity dedicated to empowering adults from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds through career coaching, employability skills, personal development, wellbeing support, life coaching, mentoring, and access to opportunities that help individuals achieve their full potential.

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. Through our programmes and services, we aim to help people build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing, and access pathways to sustainable employment and personal success.

To help us achieve our mission, we are looking for a passionate and driven Fundraising Lead to support the development of a sustainable fundraising strategy and secure the resources needed to create lasting impact.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of a growing charity.

As Fundraising Lead, you will help develop and implement fundraising initiatives that support the charity’s work and long-term sustainability. You will have the opportunity to build fundraising systems, identify funding opportunities, and help create a culture of philanthropy and support around our mission.

Working closely with the Founder, Trustees, volunteers, and partners, you will help ensure that Unlock YOUR Potential has the financial resources needed to deliver meaningful programmes and expand its reach across London.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising Strategy

• Support the development of a fundraising strategy and annual fundraising plan.
• Identify opportunities to diversify income streams.
• Help establish fundraising targets and priorities.
• Contribute ideas for sustainable income generation and growth.

2. Grants and Trusts

• Research potential grant-making trusts, foundations, and funding bodies.
• Support the preparation of funding applications and proposals.
• Assist with gathering information and evidence for funding bids.
• Help maintain a pipeline of grant opportunities.

3. Corporate Fundraising

• Work with the Partnerships Lead to identify corporate sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop relationships with businesses interested in supporting the charity.
• Explore opportunities for employee fundraising, sponsorship, and donations.
• Support applications to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community investment programmes.

4. Community and Individual Giving

• Develop ideas for community fundraising activities and campaigns.
• Encourage supporter engagement and fundraising participation.
• Help build relationships with individual donors and supporters.
• Explore digital fundraising opportunities and online giving platforms.

5. Fundraising Administration

• Maintain records of fundraising activities and prospects.
• Support the development of fundraising materials and supporter communications.
• Assist with monitoring fundraising performance and reporting.

Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of professional and lived experiences.

You may have experience in:

• Fundraising
• Grant writing
• Business development
• Sales and marketing
• Corporate partnerships
• Community fundraising
• Charity or voluntary sector work
• Bid writing
• Relationship management

We are particularly looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about creating positive social impact.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Is proactive and able to work independently.
• Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Enjoys researching opportunities and developing ideas.
• Can build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Previous fundraising experience is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in enthusiastic individuals who are willing to learn and contribute.

What You’ll Gain

By volunteering with Unlock YOUR Potential, you will:

• Help create opportunities for people facing social and economic barriers.
• Play a key role in building a charity from the ground up.
• Gain valuable fundraising and charity sector experience.
• Develop skills in grant funding, donor engagement, and fundraising strategy.
• Build your professional network across the charity, community, and corporate sectors.
• Enhance your leadership and strategic planning experience.
• Make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of others.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Unlock YOUR Potential is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.

We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the challenges faced by the people we support, as well as those who can bring diverse perspectives to our work.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping people unlock their potential and would like to use your skills to support a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help secure the resources that will empower individuals, strengthen communities, and create brighter futures across London.

Together, we can unlock potential, create opportunity, and transform lives.

THE ROLE

The Safeguarding Trustee acts as the Board’s lead on safeguarding, providing strategic oversight, guidance, and challenge to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice across the organisation.

You will:

• Provide strategic oversight of safeguarding policy and practice
• Support and challenge the organisation to maintain high standards
• Ensure safeguarding is embedded in governance and decision-making
• Ensure safeguarding risks are appropriately reflected in the risk register
• Work closely with the Chair, Charity Director, and safeguarding lead to promote a strong safeguarding culture across the organisation.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We would welcome applications from people who have:

• Experience or knowledge of safeguarding children and young people
• An understanding of safeguarding legislation or guidance
• Good judgement, integrity, and the ability to think strategically

Trustee experience is not essential—we will support your development.

WHY JOIN US?

Blue Smile is a children’s mental health charity dedicated to transforming the mental health and life chances of children across Cambridgeshire through arts-based therapies. We support over 200 children each week, working closely with schools and families.

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute your expertise to a well-respected charity and help make a lasting difference to children’s mental health.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Graphic Designer (Volunteer Role)

Join Unlock YOUR Potential and Help Bring Our Mission to Life Through Design

Role: Graphic Designer (Volunteer Position)

Location: Remote

Time Commitment: Flexible

Reporting To: Founder

Organisation: Unlock YOUR Potential

About Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new London-based charity dedicated to empowering adults from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds through career coaching, employability skills, personal development, wellbeing support, life coaching, mentoring, and access to opportunities that help individuals build brighter futures.

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential. Through coaching, mentoring, skills development, and community support, we help people gain the confidence, knowledge, and opportunities they need to succeed.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented and creative Graphic Designer to help develop a professional and inspiring visual identity that reflects our mission and engages our audiences.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to use your creativity and design skills to make a meaningful difference.

As Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in shaping how Unlock YOUR Potential presents itself to beneficiaries, volunteers, partners, funders, and the wider public. You will help transform ideas into compelling visual content that raises awareness, attracts support, and communicates the impact of our work.

Whether you are an experienced designer or someone looking to build your portfolio while supporting a good cause, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation from its early stages.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand Development

• Help establish and develop the charity’s visual identity.

• Refine and adapt existing logo designs into professional formats.

• Support the creation of a consistent and recognisable brand presence.

• Assist in developing brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all communications.

2. Design and Creative Content

• Create engaging graphics for social media campaigns.

• Design posters, flyers, brochures, banners, and promotional materials.

• Develop digital assets for fundraising, volunteer recruitment, events, and awareness campaigns.

• Produce graphics that communicate the charity’s programmes, services, and impact.

3. Marketing and Communications Support

• Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Lead and Social Media Lead.

• Support content creation through visual storytelling and design.

• Help create resources for presentations, reports, newsletters, and stakeholder communications.

• Design materials that enhance engagement and awareness.

4. Campaign and Event Design

• Create visual assets for fundraising campaigns.

• Design event branding and promotional materials.

• Support awareness campaigns focused on employability, personal development, wellbeing, and mentoring.

5. Creative Innovation

• Contribute fresh ideas and creative concepts.

• Help strengthen the charity’s professional image and public profile.

• Explore innovative ways to communicate key messages visually.

Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of experience levels.

You may have experience in:

• Graphic design

• Visual communications

• Branding

• Marketing design

• Digital design

• Illustration

• Content creation

• Creative media

We are particularly looking for someone who:

• Has a good eye for design, layout, and visual storytelling.

• Is creative and enjoys bringing ideas to life.

• Has experience using design tools such as:

• • Canva

• • Adobe Creative Cloud

• • Figma

• • Or similar design software.

• Can work collaboratively with volunteers and trustees.

• Is organised and able to manage multiple projects.

• Shares our passion for helping people unlock their potential.

Professional qualifications are not required. We welcome students, graduates, professionals, career changers, and self-taught designers.

What You’ll Gain

By volunteering with Unlock YOUR Potential, you will:

• Use your creativity to support a meaningful social cause.

• Build a professional portfolio with real-world projects.

• Gain experience developing branding and communications for a charity.

• Enhance your design, marketing, and creative communication skills.

• Work alongside passionate volunteers and leaders.

• Expand your professional network.

• Receive recognition for your contribution and achievements.

• Make a lasting impact on the lives of people across London.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Unlock YOUR Potential is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience of social and economic disadvantage, as well as those who can bring fresh perspectives and creativity to our work.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about design, creativity, and using your skills to make a positive difference, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help create the visual identity that will inspire communities, attract supporters, and empower individuals to unlock their potential.

Together, we can design a brighter future and create opportunities that change lives.

Marketing & Communications Lead (Volunteer Role)

Join Unlock YOUR Potential and Help Inspire, Engage, and Transform Lives

Role: Marketing & Communications Lead (Volunteer Position)
Location: Hybrid (London)
Time Commitment: Approximately 4–8 hours per week
Reporting To: Founder and Executive Director
Organisation: Unlock YOUR Potential

About Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new London-based charity dedicated to empowering adults from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds through career coaching, employability skills, personal development, wellbeing support, life coaching, mentoring, and access to opportunities that help individuals achieve their full potential.

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through our programmes, partnerships, and volunteers, we aim to build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing, and open doors to new opportunities across London.

As we grow, we are looking for a creative and passionate Marketing & Communications Lead to help raise awareness of our mission, engage supporters, attract volunteers, and showcase the impact of our work.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of the charity’s marketing and communications function from the ground up.

As Marketing & Communications Lead, you will help shape how Unlock YOUR Potential presents itself to the world. You will play a key role in building our brand, growing our audience, sharing inspiring stories, and helping us connect with beneficiaries, volunteers, partners, funders, and supporters.

You will work closely with the Founder, Trustees, volunteers, and external stakeholders to develop engaging communications that support the charity’s growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Marketing Strategy

• Develop and implement a marketing and communications strategy aligned with the charity’s mission and goals.
• Help build awareness of Unlock YOUR Potential across London and beyond.
• Identify opportunities to grow engagement, reach, and visibility.
• Support campaign planning and promotional activities.

2. Content Creation

• Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, blogs, and the charity website.
• Develop compelling stories that highlight the experiences and achievements of beneficiaries, volunteers, and partners.
• Assist in producing promotional materials and marketing resources.
• Ensure messaging is consistent with the charity’s values and brand.

3. Social Media Management

• Manage and grow the charity’s social media presence.
• Develop content calendars and campaign plans.
• Monitor engagement and respond to enquiries where appropriate.
• Help build an online community of supporters and advocates.

4. Public Relations and Communications

• Support the development of press releases and media communications.
• Identify opportunities for local and regional media coverage.
• Promote events, campaigns, fundraising activities, and success stories.
• Build relationships with community organisations and media contacts.

5. Brand Development

• Help establish and maintain the charity’s brand identity.
• Ensure consistent use of branding across all communications.
• Work with volunteers and designers to develop marketing materials.
• Support the creation of brand guidelines and communication resources.

6. Impact and Engagement

• Help communicate the impact of the charity’s work to stakeholders.
• Support volunteer recruitment and fundraising campaigns through effective communications.
• Promote partnership opportunities and community engagement initiatives.

Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of professional, academic, and lived experiences.

You may have experience in:

• Marketing
• Communications
• Public relations
• Social media management
• Content creation
• Digital marketing
• Journalism
• Brand management
• Charity communications

We are particularly looking for someone who:

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is creative and able to develop engaging content.
• Understands social media platforms and digital engagement.
• Can think strategically and generate new ideas.
• Is organised and self-motivated.
• Is passionate about creating positive social impact.

Experience within the charity sector is welcome but not essential.

What You’ll Gain

By volunteering with Unlock YOUR Potential, you will:

• Help raise awareness of a cause that changes lives.
• Play a leading role in building a new charity’s public profile and reputation.
• Develop experience in charity marketing, communications, and brand development.
• Build your portfolio and professional network.
• Gain leadership and strategic planning experience.
• Work alongside passionate volunteers and trustees.
• Make a meaningful contribution to communities across London.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Unlock YOUR Potential is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for everyone.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience of the challenges faced by the communities we support.

We believe diverse voices and perspectives strengthen our organisation and improve the impact of our work.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about storytelling, marketing, communications, and using your skills to help others succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help amplify voices, inspire communities, attract support, and create opportunities for people across London.

Together, we can unlock potential, inspire ambition, and transform futures.

Volunteer Coordinator (Volunteer Role)

Join Unlock YOUR Potential and Help Transform Lives Across London

Role: Volunteer Coordinator (Volunteer Position)
Location: Hybrid (London)
Time Commitment: Approximately 4–8 hours per week
Reporting To: Founder and Executive Director
Organisation: Unlock YOUR Potential

About Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new London-based charity dedicated to empowering adults from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds through career coaching, employability skills, personal development, wellbeing support, life coaching, mentoring, and access to opportunities.

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to fulfil their potential, regardless of their circumstances. Through the power of volunteering, mentoring, and community support, we aim to help individuals build confidence, develop skills, and create brighter futures.

As we grow, we are looking for a passionate and organised Volunteer Coordinator to help recruit, engage, and support the volunteers who will be at the heart of our mission.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building and shaping our volunteer programme from the ground up.

As Volunteer Coordinator, you will help attract talented volunteers, support them throughout their journey, and create a positive volunteering experience that enables people to make a meaningful difference in their communities.

You will work closely with the Founder, Trustees, and other volunteers to help ensure Unlock YOUR Potential has the people and resources needed to deliver life-changing programmes and services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Volunteer Recruitment

• Develop and manage volunteer recruitment campaigns.
• Create and publish volunteer opportunities across relevant platforms.
• Respond to volunteer enquiries and applications.
• Support volunteer interviews and onboarding processes.

2. Volunteer Engagement and Support

• Act as the main point of contact for volunteers.
• Help create a welcoming and inclusive volunteer culture.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance, and encouragement.
• Assist with volunteer inductions and orientation sessions.

3. Volunteer Administration

• Maintain volunteer records and databases.
• Track volunteer participation and engagement.
• Support the development of volunteer policies and procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with safeguarding and organisational requirements.

4. Volunteer Retention and Recognition

• Develop initiatives to recognise and celebrate volunteer contributions.
• Gather volunteer feedback and suggestions.
• Help improve volunteer satisfaction and retention.
• Promote opportunities for volunteer development and progression.

5. Collaboration

• Work closely with programme leads and trustees to identify volunteer needs.
• Support the coordination of volunteer activities and projects.
• Contribute ideas to help strengthen the charity’s impact and volunteer programme.

Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

You may have experience in:

• Volunteer management
• Human resources
• Recruitment
• People management
• Community engagement
• Customer service
• Administration
• Charity or non-profit organisations

We are particularly looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is organised and reliable.
• Enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Is confident using email, online platforms, and basic digital tools.
• Can work independently and collaboratively.
• Is passionate about helping people achieve their potential.

What You’ll Gain

By volunteering with Unlock YOUR Potential, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.
• Help shape a growing charity from an early stage.
• Develop leadership and volunteer management experience.
• Build skills in recruitment, engagement, and coordination.
• Expand your professional network.
• Gain valuable experience within the charity sector.
• Receive recognition for your contribution.
• Be part of a passionate and supportive team committed to creating positive social change.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Unlock YOUR Potential is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, particularly those with lived experience of the challenges faced by the people we support.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about empowering others and would like to help build a volunteer programme that changes lives, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in unlocking potential, creating opportunities, and transforming futures across London.

Volunteer with Unlock YOUR Potential today and help make a lasting impact.

Are you an experienced content professional looking to use your skills for a meaningful cause?

Burning Nights CRPS Support is seeking a passionate and creative Content Lead Volunteer to help shape and deliver engaging content that raises awareness of a rare chronic pain condition, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), supports those impacted and strengthens our charity’s voice across multiple platforms.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to guide and inspire a team of volunteer content writers, oversee content planning and development, and play a key role in delivering our communications strategy. From website articles and member publications to awareness campaigns and digital content, your work will help ensure that people living with CRPS, their families, healthcare professionals and supporters have access to high-quality, accurate and engaging information.

As a national charity supporting thousands of people affected by CRPS across the UK, we are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, has excellent communication skills, and is passionate about making a real difference.

By joining our friendly and ambitious team, you will gain valuable leadership experience, develop your communications and marketing expertise, expand your professional network, and directly contribute to improving the lives of people living with one of the most painful long-term conditions known to medicine.

Key Tasks and Objectives

• Lead a team of content writer volunteers.
• Lead and co-ordinate internal projects, activities and campaigns that help build awareness of our organisation and its aims.
• Building, leading and inspiring the content team, ensuring goals are agreed and communicated to support the achievement of our overall aims and projects.
• Ensuring all content is on-brand, consistent in style, quality, and tone of voice, and ideally optimised for search and user experience across channels, including our website, our members' magazine, and social media.
• Supporting the development of a communications strategy from the 3-year charity's strategy, focusing on the content section.
• The implementation of a functional content calendar
• Establishing workflow for requesting, creating, editing, publishing, and repurposing content
• Operate as the point of contact for content volunteers in the team.
• To also be an active part of the content team as a content writer.
• Identifying, initiating and leading on content projects which align to the strategy and realise our goals.
• Collaborate with the team
• To contribute to the Annual Report or other reporting documents.
• Protecting our charity brand identity, ensuring it is delivered consistently, both internally and externally.
• Promote the charity across all our channels and forms of communication.
• Ensure effective, regular communication to both internal and external audiences.
• Support the review of progress and effectiveness of the Communications Strategy on an annual basis.

What are we looking for?

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a real enthusiasm for excellence, innovation, continuous improvement and change.
• Be a team leader who is positive, hands-on and able to get the best out of a team.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and are adept at building relationships with different stakeholders.
• Have the ability to think strategically but also enjoy being at an operational level to support your team and key stakeholders.
• Have a high level of attention to detail.
• Have the ability to prioritise, plan and organise projects and to manage expectations.

Experience and Skills

• The ability to communicate (verbal and non-verbal) to a wide variety of audiences including the public, various forms of media and on an individual basis.
• Experience in building and leading a team.
• Previous experience of working or volunteering for charities and/or volunteer organisations is desirable but not required.
• Creativity 
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to motivate and enthuse others.
• To be a part of a team.
• Previous experience in marketing, communications, or related fields.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire volunteers.
• Experience of using Canva or similar design packages.
• A strong network of PR and media contacts would be highly advantageous.

What's in it for you?

This is an exciting opportunity to use your communications and leadership skills to make a genuine difference to the lives of people affected by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a debilitating and often misunderstood pain condition.

As our Content Lead Volunteer, you will play a key role in shaping how a national charity communicates with thousands of people across the UK. You will have the opportunity to lead and develop a team of talented volunteers, influence content strategy, and help raise awareness of a rare condition that urgently needs greater understanding and recognition.

In return, you will:

• Gain valuable leadership and management experience within the charity sector.
• Develop and enhance your content strategy, communications and marketing skills.
• Build experience of managing and motivating a remote volunteer team.
• Play a strategic role in shaping the voice and messaging of a growing national charity.
• Expand your professional network and collaborate with passionate volunteers, trustees and healthcare stakeholders.
• Receive ongoing support, training and development opportunities.
• Enjoy flexible, remote volunteering that can fit around your existing commitments.
• Experience the satisfaction of knowing your work is helping people living with CRPS and their families access support, information and hope.

Most importantly, you will ensure that no one affected by CRPS has to face their journey alone.

Volunteer Barber or Hairdresser Needed – Make a Difference in Westminster

We are looking for a volunteer barber or hairdresser to support residents at a hostel in Westminster, London. The hostel is part of the Single Homeless Project charity and is home to up to 68 residents.

Something as simple as a haircut can have a hugely positive impact on a person’s confidence, self-esteem, mental health, and overall wellbeing.

As part of our upcoming Wellbeing Day, we will be hosting a range of activities for residents, and one of the key things we would love to offer is free haircuts from a volunteer barber or hairdresser.

If you have the time and capacity, there is also scope for regular visits to the hostel beyond the wellbeing day, although this is entirely optional.

You will be fully supported by our staff team throughout the session, and a member of staff will always be available to assist and provide support where needed.

We are also happy to cover any travel cost within London, and if you would like like to find out more about the chairty and the work we do, please type in Single Homeless Project into your search engine. 

If you would like to use your skills to make a real difference in someone’s day, we would love to hear from you.

Please send us a message if you are interested.

Thank you,

Jassen