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Newham & Tower Hamlets, London
Volunteer • Part‑Time • Senior Leadership Team
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Help build a charity that changes lives, shifts systems, and opens doors for generations.
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we believe an “accident of birth” should never determine a person’s destination. We are a new London‑based social mobility charity committed to breaking cycles of deprivation through holistic employability, wellbeing, and mentoring programmes that empower adults to thrive.
We are prioritising delivery in Newham and Tower Hamlets — two boroughs that rank among the top 10 most deprived areas nationally for employment and skills. The need here is real. The talent is abundant. The opportunity for impact is extraordinary.
Our vision is to build a flagship model in East London that can grow, evolve, and expand beyond these two boroughs — creating a blueprint for social mobility that transforms communities across the UK.
Through enriching programmes, professional experiences, and empowering support, we champion ambition, connect individuals to meaningful opportunities, and help every person develop, grow, and excel. We believe success should be defined by talent, aspiration, and dedication — never background or circumstance.
We are now recruiting our founding Senior Leadership Team — compassionate, strategic, values‑driven leaders who want to build something meaningful from the ground up.
You will work closely with the Founder to shape our culture, guide our strategy, build our systems, and lay the foundations for long‑term impact.
We are recruiting for the following Senior Leadership roles:
1. Executive Director
A confident, inspiring organisational leader who can drive strategy, oversee delivery, and work side‑by‑side with the Founder to build a high‑impact charity from scratch.
2. Managing Director
A collaborative, steady operational partner who can turn strategy into action, coordinate teams, and ensure smooth day‑to‑day running of the charity.
3. Head of HR & Volunteering
A people‑centred leader who can shape our culture, develop volunteer pathways, support wellbeing, and build inclusive, empowering HR practices.
4. Head of External Affairs
A relationship‑builder who can lead on partnerships, fundraising, communications, and public presence — amplifying our mission across East London and beyond.
5. Head of Service Delivery
A programme‑focused leader who can design, deliver, and refine our employability, wellbeing, and mentoring services to ensure they are impactful, accessible, and life‑changing.
6. Head of Insight & Impact
A data‑driven thinker who can build our monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems — ensuring we understand our impact and continuously improve.
7. Head of Learning & Development
A development‑focused leader who can shape our training, mentoring, and personal growth pathways for participants, volunteers, and future staff.
If you bring passion, integrity, and a commitment to equity, we would love to hear from you.
Why join us?
1. Shape a new charity from day one
Your leadership will directly influence our culture, strategy, systems, and long‑term direction.
2. Champion social mobility where it matters most
Help adults unlock confidence, skills, and opportunities that change the trajectory of their lives.
3. Lead with authenticity and heart
We welcome leaders with lived experience, community roots, and non‑traditional backgrounds.
4. Build a flagship model for national impact
Your work in Newham and Tower Hamlets will lay the foundations for future expansion across the UK.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from people who are:
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Passionate about social mobility, equity, and community empowerment.
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Excited by the challenge of building a start‑up charity.
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Collaborative, reflective, and committed to inclusive leadership.
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Able to offer strategic insight, operational skill, and supportive teamwork.
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Ready to bring their whole self, lived experience, and voice to the table.
We particularly encourage applications from people from working‑class or low‑income backgrounds, people of colour, and those with lived experience of the barriers we aim to dismantle.
Time commitment
Flexible voluntary role with approximately minimum 10 hours per month, including occasional leadership meetings, working groups, and strategic development sessions.
Remote‑friendly, with some in‑person sessions in Newham or Tower Hamlets.
Join us and help build a charity that unlocks potential, transforms futures, and uplifts communities.
Help Us Unlock Potential and Break Down Barriers
If you’re ready to guide a charity with purpose at its core, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hey! We’re Urban Youth — and we’re just getting started.
We’re very excited to be launching a brand‑new youth work charity created to give young people across inner London the experiences, opportunities, and space they need to discover themselves and the world around them. A place rooted in care, creativity, belonging, and real connection. A community that feels like home.
And now we’re looking for a Graphic Designer who can help us bring that energy to life.
Create a logo young people will want to wear, share, and be seen in
Urban Youth is all about possibility. We’re building a youth community where young people can explore who they are, try new things, grow in confidence, and feel part of something bigger. To make that happen, we need a designer with a brilliant visual mind — someone who can create a logo that feels modern, bold, and unmistakably Urban Youth.
This is your chance to shape the visual identity of a charity at the very beginning of its journey. If you love designing for purpose and creating visuals that speak directly to young people, we’d love to meet you.
The Role: Volunteer Graphic Designer
We’re looking for a creative soul who can design a youth‑friendly logo that feels fresh, wearable, and full of life. Something young people will want on hoodies, tees, socials, posters — everywhere.
What you’ll be doing
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Designing our brand‑new Urban Youth logo
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Helping shape the visual identity of a charity from day one
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Creating something young people will be proud to wear and represent
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Collaborating with a small, friendly team who are genuinely excited to work with you
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Bringing colour, shape, and imagination to a movement built for young people
What you’ll bring
Someone who is:
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Creative, confident, and comfortable with modern design styles
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Passionate about youth culture, community, and visual storytelling
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Able to translate mission and energy into bold, meaningful visuals
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Excited to co‑create something that feels fresh, inclusive, and alive
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Happy to volunteer their time for a cause that matters
Whether you’re a student, emerging designer, or seasoned creative wanting to give back — if this speaks to you, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll get
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A chance to make a real impact from day one
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Creative freedom and space to explore ideas
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A warm, supportive team who value your craft
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Portfolio‑ready work that represents a whole movement
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The joy of knowing your design will help young people feel seen, welcomed, and inspired
Ready to help us launch Urban Youth with a visual identity young people will love
Drop us a message, share your portfolio, or just say hi. Let’s build something beautiful together.
Positive and engaging youth work activities and programmes that help young people discover themselves, build life skills and help shape their destiny.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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REMOTE Volunteer • Part‑Time • Graphic Designer (Logo Designer)
Help build a charity that changes lives, shifts systems, and opens doors for generations.
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we believe an “accident of birth” should never determine a person’s destination. We are a new London‑based social mobility charity committed to breaking cycles of deprivation through holistic employability, wellbeing, and mentoring programmes that empower adults to thrive.
We are prioritising delivery in Newham and Tower Hamlets — two boroughs that rank among the top 10 most deprived areas nationally for employment and skills. The need here is real. The talent is abundant. The opportunity for impact is extraordinary.
Our vision is to build a flagship model in East London that can grow, evolve, and expand beyond these two boroughs — creating a blueprint for social mobility that transforms communities across the UK.
Through enriching programmes, professional experiences, and empowering support, we champion ambition, connect individuals to meaningful opportunities, and help every person develop, grow, and excel. We believe success should be defined by talent, aspiration, and dedication — never background or circumstance.
We are now recruiting a volunteer Graphic Designer to help shape the visual identity of our charity at this pivotal early stage.
You will work closely with the Founder to design a modern, meaningful, and impactful logo that reflects our mission of growth, development, empowerment, and change.
Volunteer Role: Graphic Designer (Logo Designer)
We are looking for a creative, thoughtful, and mission‑driven designer who can craft a logo that:
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Captures our purpose — breaking down barriers and unlocking potential
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Communicates growth and transformation
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Feels modern, bold, and full of possibility
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Resonates with adults from working‑class and underserved communities
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Works across digital, print, and social platforms
Your design will become the visual foundation of our charity — a symbol of hope, ambition, and opportunity for the communities we serve.
If you bring creativity, passion, and a commitment to social impact, we would love to hear from you.
Why join us?
1. Shape a new charity from day one
Your work will define our brand identity and help us communicate our mission with clarity and power.
2. Create a logo that represents real change
Your design will be seen by participants, partners, funders, volunteers, and communities across East London.
3. Lead with authenticity and heart
We welcome designers with lived experience, community roots, and non‑traditional backgrounds.
4. Build a flagship model for national impact
Your logo will become the face of a charity that aims to grow across the UK.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from people who are:
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Passionate about design, branding, and visual storytelling
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Excited by the challenge of creating a logo for a start‑up charity
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Able to translate mission and values into strong visual identity
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Collaborative, reflective, and open to feedback
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Ready to bring their creativity, lived experience, and voice to the table
We particularly encourage applications from people from working‑class or low‑income backgrounds, people of colour, and those with lived experience of the barriers we aim to dismantle.
Time commitment
A flexible voluntary REMOTE role — design work can be completed remotely and at your own pace, with occasional check‑ins with the Founder.
Join us and help build a charity that unlocks potential, transforms futures, and uplifts communities.
Help Us Unlock Potential and Break Down Barriers
If you’re ready to design a logo with purpose at its core, we’d love to hear from you.
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!
Graphic Designer – VOLUNTEER
Flexible Hours | Remote | Start‑Up Youth Social Mobility Charity
About REMIX
REMIX is a start‑up, youth‑led social mobility charity transforming young lives across London. Based in Shoreditch, we empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to unlock their potential, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through nurturing mentorship, inspiring role models, and transformative opportunities.
We’re in the exciting early stages of building something bold, vibrant, and community‑powered — and we’re looking for a Graphic Designer who can help bring REMIX’s visual identity to life and put us firmly on the map.
The Role
We are seeking a creative, energetic, and impact‑driven Graphic Designer to help shape REMIX’s visual presence across digital and print. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves designing for purpose, enjoys youth‑focused branding, and wants to help build the look and feel of a movement from the ground up.
You will work closely with the Head of Brand, Partnerships & Impact, as well as the CEO and wider team, to create bold, exciting, and culturally relevant designs that amplify REMIX’s voice across London.
Time commitment: FLEXIBLE & REMOTE, including:
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Design briefs and creative sessions
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Digital and print asset creation
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Occasional collaboration with leadership and volunteers
Key Responsibilities
As Graphic Designer, you will:
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Create impactful digital and print materials that increase brand awareness and excitement around REMIX.
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Design posters, social media graphics, flyers, banners, campaign visuals, and other creative assets.
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Bring REMIX’s brand guidelines to life with consistency, creativity, and youth‑friendly energy.
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Support the development of visual storytelling that highlights our mission, programmes, and impact.
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Help shape the visual identity of a start‑up charity with big ambitions.
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Ensure all designs feel vibrant, accessible, and aligned with our values of empowerment, equity, compassion, and inspiration.
This role blends creativity, branding, youth culture, and movement‑building — perfect for someone who wants their work to spark excitement and visibility.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need years of experience — we welcome emerging designers, students, freelancers, and creatives looking to build their portfolio. What matters most is your creativity, your passion, and your ability to design with purpose.
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about social mobility, youth empowerment, and fairness.
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Creative, bold, and excited by designing for a youth‑led movement.
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Confident using design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite, Figma — whatever you prefer).
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Able to work collaboratively but also independently on briefs.
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Organised, reliable, and committed to our mission.
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Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and community‑minded.
Experience with branding, social media design, or campaign visuals is beneficial — but not essential if you bring strong creative instincts and a willingness to learn.
Why Join REMIX?
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Play a central role in shaping the visual identity of a start‑up charity with huge potential.
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Help build a movement that champions equity, compassion, and opportunity.
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See your designs used across London to inspire young people and supporters.
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Work with passionate Trustees and volunteers who care deeply about young people.
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Build your portfolio with real‑world, high‑impact creative work.
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Make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of young Londoners.
This is your chance to design the look and feel of a movement.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th March 2026, before 6pm
REMIX
To empower. To inspire. To transform.
To remix young peoples lives across London, boosting their social mobility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Brand, Partnerships & Impact – VOLUNTEER
5–10 hours per week | Shoreditch, London | Start‑Up Youth Social Mobility Charity
About REMIX
REMIX is a start‑up, youth‑led social mobility charity transforming young lives across London. Based in Shoreditch, we empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to unlock their potential, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through nurturing mentorship, inspiring role models, and transformative opportunities.
We’re in the exciting early stages of building something bold, vibrant, and community‑powered — and we’re looking for a Head of Brand, Partnerships & Impact who wants to help shape how REMIX shows up in the world.
The Role
We are seeking a creative, strategic, and people‑centred Head of Brand, Partnerships & Impact to lead REMIX’s outward‑facing work. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial role for someone who loves storytelling, relationship‑building, and amplifying a movement’s voice.
You will shape how REMIX communicates, grows, and builds influence — from brand identity and social media presence to partnerships, fundraising, and impact storytelling. Working closely with the CEO, COO, and Board, you’ll help position REMIX as a trusted, inspiring force for young Londoners.
Time commitment: 5–10 hours per week, including:
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Bi‑monthly Board meetings
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Working groups and leadership sessions
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Brand, partnerships, fundraising, and impact tasks, duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
As Head of Brand, Partnerships & Impact, you will:
Brand & Communications
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Lead REMIX’s brand identity, tone of voice, and visual presence across all platforms.
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Oversee social media, storytelling, and content that reflects REMIX’s energy and values.
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Ensure all communications are youth‑friendly, empowering, and movement‑driven.
Partnerships & Fundraising
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Build relationships with community organisations, local businesses, funders, and supporters.
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Support the development of fundraising strategies, campaigns, and partnership opportunities.
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Represent REMIX externally with confidence, warmth, and credibility.
Impact & Visibility
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Help shape REMIX’s impact framework and communicate our outcomes clearly and creatively.
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Share stories of change that highlight the voices and experiences of young people.
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Amplify REMIX’s presence across London, ensuring we are seen, heard, and trusted.
This role blends creativity, strategy, communications, partnerships, and impact — perfect for someone who loves connecting people, telling powerful stories, and driving growth.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need previous experience in all areas — we welcome people stepping into leadership for the first time. What matters most is your passion, creativity, and ability to bring people together.
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Passionate about social mobility, youth empowerment, and fairness.
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Creative, entrepreneurial, and excited by building something new.
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A strong communicator with excellent people skills.
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Confident working collaboratively with the CEO, Trustees, volunteers, and partners.
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Equally comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
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Organised, reliable, and committed to our mission.
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Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and community‑minded.
Experience in communications, partnerships, fundraising, marketing, or brand development is beneficial — but not essential if you bring strong creative and relational skills.
Why Join REMIX?
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Play a central role in shaping the outward identity of a start‑up charity with huge potential.
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Help build a movement that champions equity, compassion, and opportunity.
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Influence how REMIX is seen, understood, and supported across London.
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Work with passionate Trustees and volunteers who care deeply about young people.
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Gain leadership experience in brand, partnerships, fundraising, and impact.
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Make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of young Londoners.
This is your chance to amplify the voice of a movement.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th March 2026, before 6pm
REMIX
To empower. To inspire. To transform.
To remix young peoples lives across London, boosting their social mobility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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White Ribbon Alliance UK are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join as Trustees. In this role, you will be instrumental in governing our charity and ensuring we achieve our mission to promote maternal health and rights. Trustees serve for a term of three years, with the possibility of renewal at the end of the term. We are looking to fill the positions of General Trustees, Board Chair, Treasurer, and Compliance Officer. Your strategic vision, commitment, and ambassadorial efforts will be vital in driving our organisation forward and making a significant impact on the communities we serve. Below is the role description and instructions on how to apply.
Statutory Duties of a Trustee
Trustees share ultimate responsibility for governing the charity and directing how it is managed and run. This includes:
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Ensuring that the organisation pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy.
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Ensuring compliance with the governing document (constitution or articles of association), charity law, company law and other relevant legislation or regulations.
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Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects, for the benefit of the public.
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Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.
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Safeguarding the good name, reputation, and values of the organisation.
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Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including appropriate policies and procedures.
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Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation.
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Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of its funds.
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Following proper arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of senior staff.
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Scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, and providing independent, creative judgement on key issues.
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Offering advice and guidance on new initiatives, risks, or opportunities.
Ambassadorial Contributions
In addition to their statutory duties, Trustees are requested to use their specific skills, knowledge, networks, or experience to strengthen the board’s work according to their skills, capabilities, interests and available time. This includes:
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Promoting the charity's mission and values: Trustees should consistently advocate for the charity's goals and principles in various settings, ensuring that the organisation's message is clearly communicated.
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Representing the charity at external events: Trustees should attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and other events on behalf of the charity, acting as its official representatives.
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Engaging with media: Trustees should be prepared to speak to the media about the charity's work, providing insights and information that highlight the organisation's impact and importance.
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Leveraging personal and professional networks: Trustees should use their connections to support the charity's objectives, whether by opening doors to potential supporters, funders, collaborators, or influencers.
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Cultivating strategic partnerships: Trustees should engage with stakeholders across healthcare, academia, government, and civil society to build and maintain relationships that benefit the charity.
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Supporting fundraising efforts: Trustees should actively participate in fundraising activities, helping to secure the resources needed for the charity to achieve its mission.
By fulfilling these responsibilities, trustees play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility and impact of the charity, ensuring its continued success and growth.
Skills and Capabilities Requirements
Trustees are expected to bring both governance capability and a willingness to champion the charity externally. Essential qualities include:
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A commitment to the organisation’s mission and values.
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Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
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Strategic vision and the ability to see the “big picture.”
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Good, independent judgement and the confidence to speak one’s mind.
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Ability to think creatively and contribute fresh ideas.
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Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.
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Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Desirable (but not essential):
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Strong personal and professional networks, with the willingness to leverage them on behalf of the charity.
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Experience in advocacy, fundraising, or public speaking.
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Understanding of the wider charity, health, or social justice sectors in which White Ribbon Alliance UK operates.
Time Commitment
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Statutory duties for general trustees: 6-8 days per year.
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Statutory duties for Chair, Treasurer, and Compliance Officer: 10-12 days per year (inclusive of general trustee duties).
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Equity and inclusion are central to White Ribbon Alliance UK’s purpose and how we work. We recognise that maternity harm, discrimination, and exclusion are produced by systems, and that governance must reflect the people most affected by those systems.
We strongly encourage applications from people who:
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Have lived experience of sexual and reproductive health and rights issues
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Are Black or from racially minoritised communities
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Are LGBTQ+, disabled, or neurodivergent or otherwise marginalised by society
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Come from communities underrepresented in charity governance
We value lived experience and community knowledge as expertise. You do not need to fit a traditional Board profile to be a strong Trustee.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to apply or to take part as a Trustee, we will work with you to put these in place.
Remuneration
This is a volunteer position. Expenses incurred as part of fulfilling the role will be reimbursed.
Your personal statement should not repeat your CV or restate the job description. Instead, we are interested in hearing about you.
In particular, please tell us:
- Why you want to volunteer with White Ribbon Alliance UK as a Trustee.
- What draws you to human rights and social justice work, and how this shows up in your values or experience.
- What diversity means to you, and how you approach working in inclusive and equitable ways.
- Why this role, at this point, is a good fit for you.
If you are interested in one of the specialist roles (Chair, Treasurer, Com
To transform sexual & reproductive healthcare by emphasising wellbeing & human rights, eradicating gender-based violence and promoting gender equity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working Chance is a unique, pioneering, award-winning national charity that supports women with criminal convictions into employment. We support women to create independent purposeful lives through helping them to build careers, we break cycles of reoffending and we inspire employers to embrace inclusive hiring.
This is an exciting time for Working Chance as we start developing our new three-year strategy which will come into effect from 1 September. The new strategy will see us taking an ever bolder stance on speaking up for women with convictions, solidifying our position as a thought leader on how to improve the employment rate of these women, and moving into providing consultancy for employers seeking our guidance and input on their recruitment and employment practices.
We are looking for an inspiring and committed Chair of Trustees to lead our Board at this exciting point in our development. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a highly respected and impactful charity, while championing a mission that addresses inequality, social justice and economic inclusion.
As Chair, you will work closely with the Chief Executive and fellow trustees to ensure strong governance, clear strategic focus, effective oversight and financial sustainability, while acting as an ambassador for Working Chance and its values. Download the Appointment Brief to learn all about the role, the charity and the recruitment process, and if you think you might be the person we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 16 March
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for 2-3 detail-oriented and strategic Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Specialist Volunteers to help optimise our online presence and ensure our campaigns and content reach the communities that need them most and increase the charity’s search engine results rankings. The SEO Specialist Volunteers will play a key role in enhancing the visibility and searchability of Burning Nights CRPS Support’s website and digital content.
The SEO Specialist Volunteers will be volunteering within the Communications & Marketing Team to implement SEO best practices, conduct keyword research, improve site structure, and analyse web performance – all to ensure our content reaches a broader audience and amplifies the voice of our charity’s supporters online.
Key Tasks and Objectives
- Competitor and Keyword Research: Conduct keyword research to inform website content and campaign strategies.
- On-page optimisation: Optimise existing content for improved search engine ranking (meta tags, meta descriptions, headers, alt text, etc.)
- Monitor and analyse SEO performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush.
- Technical SEO Implementation: Identify technical SEO issues and collaborate with content teams to resolve them.
- Backlink and Off-Page SEO: Assist in developing backlink strategies and improving domain authority.
- Support the content team in creating SEO-optimised articles and pages.
- Provide monthly reports on SEO performance and suggest improvements.
- Stay up to date with SEO trends, Google algorithm updates, and emerging best practices.
Key Skills or Qualifications
- Excellent understanding of SEO principles and search engine algorithms.
- Proven experience in conducting SEO audits, strategy development, and implementation.
- Experience using SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Ahrefs, or SEMrush or similar platforms.
- Previous experience in digital marketing, content strategy, or technical SEO.
- Ability to perform keyword research and competitor analysis.
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and content management systems (ideally Django framework).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written communication and reporting skills.
- Evidence of organisational skills, with good attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently, turning recommendations into action without needing constant oversight.
- A passion for using your skills to support patients and families impacted by a debilitating pain condition and help save lives.
- Passion for creating inclusive and accessible digital spaces.
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Enthusiastic about supporting a small charity.
- Willing to learn, adapt, and collaborate with a supportive team.
Desirable Experience
- Experience of Google Ads for nonprofits.
- Experience of using Django framework websites.
- Familiarity with accessibility best practices and inclusive web design.
- Experience working with or volunteering for nonprofit / charitable organisations.
- Demonstrable IT skills, particularly Google Drive and Microsoft.
- Good research and information management skills.
- An understanding of the charity sector and/or fundraising.
Key Benefits
- Volunteer as part of a forward-thinking, supportive team.
- Unique opportunity to directly contribute to strategic SEO recommendations, and the implementation of those changes to increase the charity’s visibility.
- At Burning Nights CRPS Support you’ll use your SEO skills for a mission with a real, measurable impact. This is more than just a volunteer role, it’s an opportunity to change and save lives.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families impacted by a severe pain condition.
- Building your network and forming connections with like-minded people and organisations.
- Enhance your CV and gain skills that are transferable to a variety of career paths.
- Receive training and ongoing support from our team.
- Experience the personal satisfaction and fulfilment that comes from helping others.
Training and Support
- Full induction to our organisation, as well as check-ins, ongoing training, supervision and support from the Communications & Marketing Lead Volunteer, Volunteer Co-ordinators, Trustees and the Volunteer Team.
- This a remote volunteering opportunity with regular online team check-ins and collaborative sessions with a supportive, creative, and inclusive team environment.
- Relevant and ongoing training for your volunteer role.
- Regular updates on charity activities.
- Support, advice and guidance from Charity team.
- After 3 months volunteering, all volunteers are eligible for additional training courses (reasonable cost).
- Out-of-pocket expenses, approved in advance will be reimbursed.
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.



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We're growing our volunteering team and looking to recruit 2 Lead Volunteers for our Communications & Marketing Team (and 2 Lead Volunteers specifically for Content.) The successful candidates will have the overall responsibility for the Charity’s communications and marketing. We’re looking for someone who has a passion for promoting a charity supporting a rare condition and can support a volunteering team as well as plan and use communication tools such as websites, social media, Canva and other digital platforms.
This is a flexible volunteering opportunity, which means your commitment can be balanced around your lifestyle - being part of a team to ensure that communications to our community and supporters are up to date and timely.
You will provide leadership for your team and support the development of a communications plan for the charity.
Key Tasks and Objectives
● Lead a team of communications and marketing volunteers.
● Lead and co-ordinate internal projects, activities and campaigns that help build awareness of our organisation and its aims.
● Run the meetings for the Communications & Marketing Team on a monthly basis.
● Regularly meet with and be the point of contact for the lead volunteers for Content, Social Media and Email Marketing to co-ordinate and plan.
● Where and if possible, to also be an active part of the Communications & Marketing Team either as a content writer, copy writer or another role.
● Identifying, initiating and leading on projects which align to the strategy and realise our goals.
● Collaborate with the team.
● To support the charity in develping a visual form of our Annual Report or other reporting documents such as grant reports.
● Support the development and implementation of the Communications Strategy.
● 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.
● Review 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 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 for charities and/or volunteer organisations is desirable but not required.
● Creativity regarding message management and medium.
● 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 role is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer with a small but ambitious charity, developing and honing your skills around leadership in the Third Sector.
Getting the right story in print and online can be challenging, especially when dealing with a rare health condition, but it is definitely rewarding.
You will gain experience in the charity sector, gain new or update your writing skills, a broader C.V., and a sense of accomplishment from using your skills to help people affected by a very painful condition.
You would be leading our small, friendly, forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people who may not have heard about the charity or about the condition. You would also have a key role in developing a communications and marketing strategy for a small charity. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference to a rare condition.
Key Benefits
● Gain valuable experience in communications and marketing, plus charity team leadership.
● Make a meaningful impact on the fight to support the CRPS community.
● Develop professional skills and expand your network.
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.



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We are growing our volunteering team and looking to recruit 2 Lead Volunteers for our Content Team. We’re looking for two people who have a passion for promoting a charity supporting a rare condition and have the ability to support a volunteering team as well as plan and use communication tools such as websites, Canva and other digital platforms.
This is a flexible volunteering opportunity, which means your commitment can be balanced around your lifestyle - being part of a team to ensure that communications to our community and supporters are up to date and timely.
You will provide leadership for your team and support the development of a communications plan for the charity.
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 terms of style, quality and tone of voice, and ideally optimised for search and user experience for channels of content including on our website, in our members' magazine as well as supporting the content for social media .
- Supporting the development of a communications 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 role is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer with a small but ambitious charity, developing and honing your skills around leadership in the Third sector.
Getting the right story in print and online can be challenging, especially when dealing with a rare health condition, but it is definitely rewarding.
You will gain experience in the charity sector, gain new or update your writing skills, a broader C.V., and a sense of accomplishment from using your skills to help people affected by a very painful condition.
You would be leading our small, friendly, forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people who may not have heard about the charity or about the condition. You would also have a key role in developing a communications and marketing strategy for a small charity. This is an excellent opportunity for you to make a real difference to a rare condition.
Key Benefits
- Gain valuable experience in communications and marketing, plus charity team leadership.
- Make a meaningful impact on the fight to support the CRPS community.
- Develop professional skills and expand your network.
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.



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About the Role
We're seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales & Business Development Volunteer to help drive our growth and expand our reach. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in sales, business development, and relationship management while making a meaningful contribution to our cause.
Key Responsibilities
As a Sales & Business Development Volunteer, you'll work closely with our team to identify new opportunities and build lasting partnerships. Your responsibilities will include:
- Researching and identifying potential clients, business leads, sponsors, partners, and business opportunities.
- Supporting the development of sales strategies and outreach campaigns.
- Helping to create compelling proposals and presentations.
- Conducting initial outreach to prospective clients via email, phone, and social media
- Help maintain the contact database with updated leads and follow-up notes.
- Analysing market trends and competitor activities.
- Contributing ideas to improve our sales processes and materials.
- Reach out to companies, NGOs, and institutions to introduce TESYouth’s initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest in sales, marketing, fundraising or business development
- Comfortable with technology and learning new systems
- Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A positive attitude and desire to contribute to a social impact organisation.
(Previous experience in sales, customer service, social media for business purposes, marketing, or or business development is a plus, but not required.)
What You'll Gain
- Practical experience in sales and business development
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
- Opportunity to build your professional network
- Development of valuable transferable skills
- Flexible working arrangements
Additional Information
- This is a voluntary role and can be carried out entirely remotely.
- All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
About TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a social enterprise and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reducing youth unemployment. Through training programmes, work experience, interactive workshops, and volunteering opportunities, we support young people in developing their skills and achieving their career aspirations.
Together with our collaborators and partners, we aim to make a lasting positive impact in the community.
TESYouth is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Tackle and reduce youth unemployment by providing with the necessary tools to develop skills, aptitudes, knowledge and self-confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Based right in the heart of the city, Shopmobility is a vital and much loved service for all of our customers. A place where they know they will be listened to, treated with dignity and provided with the best assistance we can offer them, to live their lives independently.
Equal Lives is a user led Disabled People's Organisation and we're really proud of Shopmobility! It's the part of our organisation which is people facing, the part where our staff and volunteers get to represent us and interact with our customers on a daily basis. So, it's vital that we have the right people on hand and that's where you come in!
If you've got a passion to help the Disabled community by empowering them to live the life they deserve, then you're our kind of person. We're looking for those compassionate individuals who want to help others, who are happy to give a few minutes to listen to someone's story, to ask how their day was and to support them in working out the best solutions to suit their needs.
Shopmobility is a scheme that supports people to hire mobility aids during their visit to the city. We're based in Chantry Place (previously Chapelfield Shopping Centre) and we are looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of the day-to-day running of the shop.This is a great opportunity to volunteer, build your skills and meet new people!
Role overview:
As is typical of working with the community, no one day is the same. As such, the role may include, but is not limited to:
- Opening the site ready for business and helping to prepare the shop
- Closing the shop at the end of the day
- Greeting customers and acting as a friendly, supportive and welcoming face
- Supporting customers to work out what they need, and to hire the equipmen
- Keeping the site looking presentable and welcoming
- Handling cash and taking card payments
- Supporting people to sign up as Shopmobility members and to join Equal Lives as members
- Responding to queries on social media, email and telephone
- Taking future bookings for the equipment
- Cleaning and maintenance of vehicles when they’re returned
- Marketing and promoting the shop
- Some other occasional ad hoc tasks as required
We’ll give you:
- Comprehensive training, including Customer Service, GDPR, Safeguarding and Data Protection
- The opportunity to choose your days and hours (within our opening times of Tuesday to Friday)
- An accessible city centre location
- A variety of activities to challenge you and develop your skills
- The opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as you gain experience
- Specific tasks focusing on the skills you want to gain
- A friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers
- A mapped out plan of personal development to help you evidence your professional progression
You will be doing really important work with this role, supporting those with mobility issues access the City to lead more independent lives. This opportunity gives you a fantastic chance to learn and develop great transferable skills.
If you are looking for a volunteer role which gives you the chance to make a real difference to people's lives, this role could be for you.
Volunteering Arrangements
The site will follow the COVID19 safety guidelines and volunteers will be reimbursed reasonable expenses incurred whilst supporting us.
All volunteers are required to undertake our core training programme. This covers basic safeguarding and other key features, such as data protection.
New volunteers will have an opportunity to ‘shadow’ experienced volunteers and members of staff
Potentially, depending on the candidate, there may be additional opportunities to participate in a variety of accredited training courses. Please ask a manager for further details.
Volunteers are required to adhere to the organisation’s policies and practice guidelines.
Reasonable expenses, including travel whilst undertaking this role will be reimbursed. This includes mileage (currently £0.45 p/mile) and parking costs.
Person specification
- Honesty
- An ability to be empathic, whilst maintaining professional boundaries
- Reliability, and only committing to a level of volunteering which is realistic
- Good interpersonal skills
- The ability to be non-judgemental
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Commitment to attend training courses and team meetings
- Ability to follow organisational policies and procedures including safeguarding, data protection and health and safety
- Dedicated to the empowerment of Disabled people
We strive to remove disabling barriers, empowering Disabled people to have choice and control in their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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THE WORLD TELLS MEN TO "BE STRONG." WE’RE REDEFINING WHAT THAT MEANS.
In a world that often demands silence, MINDSET Charity is building a roar. We are a high-impact startup dedicated to men’s mental wellbeing and personal growth. We don't just offer support; we offer a path to mastery, resilience, and brotherhood.
But to change lives across England, we need more than a mission. We need a vision. We need a visual architect who can turn our fire into a brand that commands attention.
THE MISSION: VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER
We aren't looking for someone to just "make things look pretty." We are looking for a creative powerhouse who understands that design is a lifeline. Your work will be the first thing a man sees when he’s looking for a way out of the dark. It will be the badge of honor for those on a journey of growth. You will be the one who makes MINDSET unmissable.
YOUR BATTLEFIELD (THE ROLE)
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Build the Identity: Design high-octane digital assets, brochures, and programme materials that resonate with the modern man.
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Raise the Profile: Create viral-ready social media content and campaign graphics that stop the scroll and start the conversation.
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Scale the Brand: Help us establish a visual language that carries our message from local hubs to national recognition across England.
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Empower the Journey: Craft the look and feel of our life-changing workshops and growth programmes.
WHO YOU ARE
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A Visual Storyteller: You know how to use colour, typography, and imagery to evoke strength, empathy, and hope.
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A Self-Starter: You have the "startup spirit"—you’re proactive, adaptable, and ready to build from the ground up.
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A Believer: You understand the mental health crisis facing men today and you want to use your talent to fight back.
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A Technician: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or similar high-level tools.
WHY JOIN THE MOVEMENT?
"Legacy is not what you leave behind; it's what you build for those who follow."
By joining MINDSET, you aren't just volunteering; you are a founding creative partner. You will have the creative freedom to shape a national brand, build a stunning portfolio of purpose-driven work, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a team committed to saving lives.
This is remote, flexible, and 100% impact-driven.
READY TO DESIGN THE FUTURE?
The tools are in your hands. The mission is in your heart. Let’s show the world what a healthy, growth-oriented mindset looks like.
APPLY NOW. Send us a link to your portfolio and a brief note on why you want to design for the MINDSET movement.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Disability Positive
Trustee
About Us
We are Disability Positive.
We provide services, opportunities and a voice to people living with disability and long-term health conditions, and their families.
We know it matters because we live with disability and long-term health conditions too.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Board of Trustees, to ensure delivery of the aims and objectives of the organisation and to provide the collective strategic leadership needed to determine its future direction.
The primary responsibility of our trustees is to provide the organisation with strategic leadership and maintain a governance perspective.
You must
·Have successful experience of operating at board or senior management level in a charitable, commercial or public sector organisation.
·Have demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives.
· Have a proven track record of sound judgement and effective decision making.
·Have a history of impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.
· Have a track record of commitment to promoting equality and diversity
Does this sound like you?
Please check out our website and email us to request our Trustee Information Pack, which includes details of how to apply.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st March 2026, 11:59pm
Shortlisting: w/c 2nd March 2026
Interviews: Friday 13th March 2026
Disability Positive are an equal opportunities employer. Applications from people with lived experience of disability and long-term conditions are particularly welcome.
Registered charity no 1091744
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you driven by purpose over profit, and inspired to transform the lives of survivors, young people, and communities at scale? Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is seeking a visionary Founding Volunteer Fundraising Director to join our founding team and help us build a community-owned, values-led ecosystem that confronts the realities of child sexual abuse (CSA), amplifies survivor truth, and generates transformative social impact. This is more than a role—it’s a chance to co-create systems, culture, and infrastructure for an organisation committed to accountability, empowerment, and collective liberation.
About the Role:
As our Founding Fundraising Director, you will be the strategic and operational engine behind all fundraising initiatives. Your work will directly fuel the organisation’s ability to reach and serve survivors, mentor young people into economic empowerment, and build sustainable, community-owned systems. You will lead campaigns, develop partnerships, and create innovative fundraising strategies that align with our anti-capitalist, community-first values. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, requiring someone who can think systemically while engaging authentically with our communities.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential Competencies
- Proven experience planning, managing, and delivering successful fundraising initiatives.
- Skilled in preparing clear, persuasive proposals, applications, and reports.
- Competence in tracking, reporting, and analysing donations and fundraising performance.
- Knowledge of UK charity law, GDPR, and safeguarding principles relevant to fundraising.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.
- Strong organisational, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Experience working collaboratively with volunteers, staff, and leadership teams.
Desirable Competencies
- Familiarity with CRM or donor management systems.
- Experience designing and executing events and campaign strategies.
- Knowledge of corporate partnership development and grant funding strategy.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff or volunteers in fundraising.
- Ability to integrate fundraising strategy with wider organisational goals.
Qualifications
- Professional qualification in fundraising, charity management, or related fields desirable but optional.
- Equivalent professional experience in fundraising, development, or resource mobilisation is acceptable.
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the C.I.C’s mission, values, and long-term goals.
- Identify, research, and evaluate potential funding opportunities, including:
- Grant-making bodies
- Corporate partnerships
- Individual donors and community fundraising
- Prepare high-quality, persuasive funding proposals, applications, and reports that demonstrate impact and need.
- Maintain accurate records of all fundraising activities, donations, pledges, and communications to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Monitor fundraising performance against targets, providing regular reports and recommendations to the leadership team.
- Coordinate fundraising events, online campaigns, and community initiatives, including:
- Logistics
- Scheduling
- Volunteer and staff coordination
- Post-event reporting and follow-up
- Develop and maintain systems to track donor engagement, income, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring data is accurate and secure.
- Liaise with external partners, stakeholders, and supporters to strengthen networks, foster collaboration, and identify new funding opportunities.
- Ensure all fundraising activity complies with UK charity law, safeguarding requirements, and GDPR.
- Support leadership in strategic planning and decision-making around resource mobilisation.
- Contribute to building a culture of ethical fundraising, transparency, and donor stewardship.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to volunteers or junior staff involved in fundraising initiatives.
What This Role Offers You:
- The rare opportunity to shape the founding infrastructure of a pioneering C.I.C. and leave a lasting social legacy.
- Hands-on leadership experience in designing and running community-driven systems.
- Personal and professional transformation through exposure to survivor-led, values-centred work.
- A chance to meaningfully contribute to systemic change, empowering vulnerable communities and fostering accountability and truth.
What This Role Is Not For:
- Individuals seeking purely financial reward or hierarchical prestige.
- Those unwilling to work within a values-led, anti-capitalist framework.
- People expecting rigid structures or traditional corporate processes, our culture is emergent, collaborative and mission-driven.
If you are ready to step into a leadership role that blends strategy, action, and social impact, while building the systems and culture of a revolutionary survivor-led organisation, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us transform truth into lasting change.
Formal qualifications are not required, but desirable.
Essential equivalent experience mandatory.
Next Steps:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
- A values-led conversation
- A practical discussion about event planning, coordination, and execution
If you believe that well-organised, purposeful events can change communities, and that experiences inspire action, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Fundraising is not just income.
It is stewardship.
If you know that:
- Ethical fundraising sustains communities
- Pressure should never compromise values
- Leadership means saying no when needed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.