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We're recruiting two non‑executive Co‑Directors to help guide Studio Lutalica's next chapter. You won't run day‑to‑day ops; you'll bring clear, values‑led oversight so our team can focus on impact.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Co-Directors form our board and are collectively responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Studio Lutalica. This is a non-executive role, akin to that of a trustee in a charity. You will play a crucial part in ensuring we remain true to our values, legally compliant, and financially sustainable, all while helping to steer our long-term vision. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a ground-breaking design studio and contribute to our community impact.
SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL DIRECTORS
Strategic Leadership + Governance
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation's strategic plan.
- Act in the company's best interests and in good faith to achieve its community purposes.
- Ensure the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements for a CIC in Scotland.
- Exercise independent judgment and reasonable care, skill, and diligence in your duties.
Values and Ethics
- Champion our core values of intersectional feminism, trans inclusivity, and environmental justice in all decisions.
- Foster a culture of inclusivity, accountability, and wellbeing for the entire team.
- Uphold our commitment to design excellence and accessibility.
Operational Oversight
- Participate actively in quarterly board meetings and join our Governance + Finance subgroup meetings.
- Scrutinise board papers, ask critical questions, and contribute to collective decision-making.
- Avoid conflicts of interest and declare any interests in proposed transactions.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
We're specifically looking to fill expertise gaps in Finance and Fundraising + Income Generation, though we welcome a diverse range of expertise and lived experience.
Finance
- Review budgets, management accounts, and financial statements prepared by the executive team.
- Ask constructive, challenging questions and highlight risks and trade‑offs.
- Ensure appropriate internal controls and policies exist and are followed.
- Advise on the financial implications of proposed strategies, projects, or partnerships.
- Stress‑test scenarios and support sensible reserves and risk policies.
- Provide assurance that statutory filings and CIC obligations are being met by management.
Fundraising + Income Generation
- Develop and oversee the execution of an ambitious and achievable fundraising strategy in collaboration with the team.
- Identify and research potential funding sources, including trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, and public sector grants.
- Provide strategic guidance on the preparation of high-quality funding applications and proposals.
- Act as a champion for Studio Lutalica, helping to build and maintain relationships with key funders and stakeholders.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on fundraising performance to the board, providing insight and recommendations.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We always welcome additional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Governance + Policy
- Creative Practice + Client Delivery
- Communications
- Legal
- People + Culture
- Impact Data + Measurement
TIME COMMITMENT
Co-Directors are expected to attend a 90-minute board meeting each quarter. In addition, you will be expected to join at least one of the subgroups which meets regularly. The total time commitment, including meeting preparation and subgroup work, is anticipated to be around 5-6 hours per month.
WHY STUDIO LUTALICA?
Join us at Studio Lutalica, where your skills in communications and partnerships will directly contribute to creating a more inclusive world. We’re a feminist and queer-led organisation dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a workplace that values creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
We amplify women’s and LGBTQ+ voices with lived-experience leadership, delivering tailored creative that tackles barriers and grows impact.


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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Counselling Supervisor to provide online supervision for our counsellors.
Responsibilities:
- Group Supervision:
- Facilitate fortnightly group supervision sessions for trainee counsellors.
- Create a safe, supportive, and reflective learning environment.
- Facilitate discussions around client work, ethical dilemmas, and professional development.
- Encourage self-awareness, critical thinking, and the integration of theory and practice.
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to trainees.
- Monitor trainee progress and identify areas for development.
- Ethical and Professional Practice:
- Ensure supervision adheres to the ethical guidelines of the [Relevant Professional Body, e.g., BACP, UKCP].
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of supervision sessions.
- Stay up-to-date with current counselling theory, practice, and ethical guidelines.
- Recognise and manage potential conflicts of interest.
- Contribute to the development of the counselling service.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Liaise with placement coordinators and other relevant staff as required.
- Provide timely feedback to trainees and placement coordinators.
- Maintain professional boundaries.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
- Qualified and experienced counselling supervisor with a recognised supervision qualification.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP) and adherence to their ethical framework.
- Significant experience in providing counselling supervision, particularly in a group setting.
- Demonstrable knowledge of counselling theory, practice, and ethical guidelines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
What difference will you make?
Ongoing Professional Development:
- Your support will help our counsellors stay up-to-date with the best practices
Client Safety:
- You will help to protect clients, ensuring that counsellors are working ethically and effectively
Quality Assurance:
You will help us ensure that our counselling services are delivered to a high standard
Applicants will be required to complete our application form, with request for references.
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Coempowered is a small but rapidly developing non-profit working to empower indiviuals and help build community capacity among for young people, women, and marginalised communities in the UK and internationally through workshops, classes, semiar, projects and research.
We currently have two trustees and are seeking a third trustee who can bring valuable expertise in fundraising, chairing, or education to help guide our next phase of development.
About the Opportunity
This is a formative moment for Coempowered. As a small and growing organisation, we are establishing the structures, policies, and long-term strategies necessary for sustainable impact. Our trustees play a crucial role in this process, working closely with the directors to oversee governance, support planning, and position the organisation to apply for grants and build partnerships.
We are looking for a committed individual who is passionate about our mission and willing to contribute actively to shaping Coempowered’s direction. Trustees are expected to bring strategic insight, uphold strong governance, and collaborate constructively with the board.
Key Responsibilities
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Contribute to governance and strategic oversight as we prepare for charity registration.
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Support planning for organisational growth, including funding pathways and programme development.
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Provide leadership or guidance in one or more key areas:
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Fundraising: helping to develop a sustainable funding strategy and support early grant applications.
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Chairing and governance: contributing to board leadership, decision-making, and policy development.
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Education: advising on programme design, partnerships, quality assurance, or public engagement.
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Participate in quarterly board meetings and occasional working groups.
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Act as an ambassador for Coempowered, upholding our values of inclusion, critical inquiry, and empowerment.
What We’re Looking For
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Experience in fundraising, charity governance, board leadership, or the education sector.
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A strategic and reflective mindset, with confidence in contributing to decision-making.
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Reliability, professionalism, and a genuine interest in developing a growing non-profit.
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Willingness to commit long-term and help build the organisation collaboratively with the existing trustees and directors.
Time Commitment
Approximately 6-8 hours per month, remote, with quarterly board meetings.
If you are inspired by educational and social impact and would like to help shape the future of a developing organisation, we would welcome your application.
Co-Thinking, Co-creating, Co-flourishing Women, Migrants, Socially and economically marginalised youth www.coempowered.org
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Can you help with our Collection Tins and Daffodil Boxes?
Distribute and collect our Marie Curie tins or daffodil boxes in your local community - in shops, cafés, pubs, sports and social clubs, pharmacies and other venues.
Availability: 1-2 hours per month required – totally flexible to suit you
Locations: Your hometown and surrounding areas
We welcome applicants aged 18 years or older for this opportunity - if that’s you, we’d love to welcome you to the team!
What you'll do:
- Distribute and collect collection tins/boxes
- Count and bank donations securely
- Monitor and empty donation boxes regularly
- Identify new venues
Why you'd be a great fit:
- Friendly and bring a positive attitude
- A good organiser
- Comfortable talking to people from all walks of life
- Knowledge of your local area
What you get:
- Essential training delivered
- Ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
- Recognition for your time
Perks:
- Travel and expenses reimbursed
- Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
Ready to support your local community and make a real difference?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Can you help with our Collection Tins and Daffodil Boxes?
Distribute and collect our Marie Curie tins or daffodil boxes in your local community - in shops, cafés, pubs, sports and social clubs, pharmacies and other venues.
Availability: 1-2 hours per month required – totally flexible to suit you
Locations: Your hometown and surrounding areas
We welcome applicants aged 18 years or older for this opportunity - if that’s you, we’d love to welcome you to the team!
What you'll do:
- Distribute and collect collection tins/boxes
- Count and bank donations securely
- Monitor and empty donation boxes regularly
- Identify new venues
Why you'd be a great fit:
- Friendly and bring a positive attitude
- A good organiser
- Comfortable talking to people from all walks of life
- Knowledge of your local area
What you get:
- Essential training delivered
- Ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
- Recognition for your time
Perks:
- Travel and expenses reimbursed
- Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
Ready to support your local community and make a real difference?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Coempowered is a small but rapidly developing non-profit working to empower indiviuals and help build community capacity among for young people, women, and marginalised communities in the UK and internationally through workshops, classes, semiar, projects and research. We are now building the foundations of our organisation and are looking for a dedicated, creative volunteer who is genuinely passionate about our educational and social mission and willing to grow with us as we expand our work and prepare for charity status.Having seen the impact of our work since 2021, we are now laying the foundations for long-term growth and preparing to register as a charity. We are seeking a committed and motivated volunteer who is genuinely passionate about educational and social change and eager to help build our organisation with us.
About the Opportunity
This role is central to Coempowered’s next stage of development. We are positioning ourselves to apply for our first grants, develop partnerships, and build sustainable funding streams. We are looking for someone who can take initiative, collaborate closely with the directors, and contribute strategically to our fundraising capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to make a tangible difference in a small organisation and to help shape its future.
Key Deliverables
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Research suitable grant opportunities and funding sources.
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Assist in preparing core organisational documents, including:
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Activity reports
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Business plans
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Project proposals and bids
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Write compelling grant applications tailored to funders’ criteria.
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Prepare outreach materials, donor communications, and mailshots.
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Use direct mailing and other methods to engage potential and existing donors.
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Support the recruitment, coordination, and management of volunteers involved in fundraising activities.
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Ensure smooth execution of all tasks related to fundraising, documentation, and relationship-building.
What We’re Looking For
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Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or partnership development (professional or voluntary).
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Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive proposals.
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Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Self-motivation and reliability, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
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A sincere interest in education, youth empowerment, philosophy, or social impact.
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Someone keen to contribute to the long-term development of a small but ambitious organisation.
Time Commitment
Flexible and remote, approximately 4–6 hours per week, depending on grant cycles.
If you are passionate about meaningful education and wish to play a key role in helping a young organisation grow and secure its future, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Co-Thinking, Co-creating, Co-flourishing Women, Migrants, Socially and economically marginalised youth www.coempowered.org
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Volunteer Advert: Website & Social Media Producer
Coempowered is a small but rapidly developing non-profit working to empower indiviuals and help build community capacity among for young people, women, and marginalised communities in the UK and internationally through workshops, classes, semiar, projects and research. We are now building the foundations of our organisation and are looking for a dedicated, creative volunteer who is genuinely passionate about our educational and social mission and willing to grow with us as we expand our work and prepare for charity status.
About the Opportunity
This role is ideal for someone who wants to contribute meaningfully to a growing organisation by strengthening our digital presence and helping us reach wider audiences. You will work closely with the directors to shape our public voice and ensure that our online communications reflect our values of inclusion, critical thinking, and empowerment.
We are seeking someone who can commit reliably, collaborate with a small remote team, and take responsibility for managing our online platforms with initiative and care.
Key Deliverables
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Manage weekly posts across LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
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Create clear, engaging written content that communicates our work and mission.
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Produce and upload website content, including updates, project summaries, and short articles.
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Maintain a consistent editorial tone and visual identity across platforms.
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Support campaign planning and announcement of new programmes.
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Monitor basic engagement analytics and propose improvements where relevant.
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Work collaboratively with directors and volunteers to plan communications in advance.
What We’re Looking For
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Strong writing and digital communication skills.
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Experience managing or creating content for social media platforms.
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Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate proactively.
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Interest in education, philosophy, youth empowerment, or social change.
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A genuine desire to help build a young organisation and contribute to its long-term growth.
Time Commitment
Flexible, remote, approximately 2–3 hours per week.
If you are passionate about meaningful education, committed to social impact, and excited to help shape an emerging organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Co-Thinking, Co-creating, Co-flourishing Women, Migrants, Socially and economically marginalised youth www.coempowered.org
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About ArtClusiv
ArtClusiv is a creative social enterprise that exists to amplify and empower BIPOC creatives across all disciplines, including music, visual arts, performance, design, and more. We create spaces where creativity, culture, and community meet. Our work addresses systemic barriers in the mainstream arts world and promotes a more fair, visible, and supportive ecosystem for underrepresented voices.
We do this through skills training, access to opportunities, artist visibility, fair payment advocacy, and a safe, inclusive community that celebrates identity and artistry.
Volunteer Board Member (Director)
ArtClusiv is seeking an experienced and committed board member to help guide our mission and shape our long term impact. This role is ideal for someone with leadership experience in the arts, community development, creative industries, nonprofit governance, or cultural equity work.
Role Overview
As a board member, you will provide strategic oversight and help ensure that ArtClusiv continues to grow in a focused, values driven direction. Your guidance will support our goals of increasing visibility, strengthening partnerships, and securing funding to expand our programmes and opportunities for BIPOC creatives.
You will work closely with the founder and fellow directors to advise on organisational development, sustainability, grant applications, stakeholder engagement, and ethical governance.
Key Responsibilities
• Offer strategic advice to help shape the long term direction of ArtClusiv
• Support funding strategy and help identify grant opportunities and partnership prospects
• Provide oversight on governance, risk management, and community accountability
• Champion the mission and act as an ambassador for ArtClusiv in your networks
• Attend quarterly board meetings and contribute actively to decision making
• Share expertise that strengthens our impact in visibility, outreach, and equity
• Support the founder in navigating nonprofit challenges and building organisational resilience
What We’re Looking For
• Previous experience in a board, director, or governance role (nonprofit or creative sector preferred)
• Knowledge of arts, culture, community development, or social impact
• Strong understanding of BIPOC representation in the arts and the systemic challenges creatives face
• Strategic thinking, leadership ability, and a collaborative approach
• Commitment to anti discrimination, fairness, and inclusive creative spaces
We Strongly Encourage Applications From
• BAME and POC artists or creative professionals
• Individuals with lived experience of underrepresentation in the arts
• People passionate about building equity centred creative ecosystems
What You Gain
• The opportunity to influence and support a growing creative nonprofit
• A meaningful leadership role that uplifts artists and communities
• Experience in CIC governance and strategic development
• A platform to contribute your voice, knowledge, and lived experience
If you want to help shape a more inclusive future for the arts and ensure that diverse creative talent is recognised, supported, and celebrated, we would love to hear from you.
Empowering creatives who are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) through visibility, opportunity, and representation in the arts.
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Are you a Farsi speaker looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?
We invite you to become a volunteer for our Talking Bubble Project!
Many older adults and vulnerable individuals from the UK’s Farsi-speaking community experience loneliness and isolation. One of our female befriendees is especially keen to improve her English skills and would benefit greatly from a supportive volunteer who can help her build confidence through regular, friendly conversations.
What is the Talking Bubble Project?
A phone-based service that connects volunteers with individuals who may feel isolated or lonely. Through regular calls, you’ll help build friendships, brighten someone’s day, and offer emotional support — in a way that’s sensitive to their cultural and language needs.
In this case, we are looking for a Farsi-speaking volunteer with a good command of English, so conversations can be held in English while using Farsi as needed to ensure understanding and comfort.
Why volunteer with us?
✔ Support a fellow Farsi speaker in the UK
✔ Help someone practice and improve their English in a safe, friendly way
✔ Make a real difference in someone’s life
✔ Enjoy flexible volunteering hours
✔ Receive training, ongoing support, and a reference upon completion
✔ Boost your own sense of fulfilment and purpose
✅ What’s required?
✔ Completion of online Safeguarding Adults Level 2 training (funded by us)
✔ A DBS check (also fully funded)
✔ A kind, patient, and compassionate approach
✔ Ability to hold conversations in both English and Farsi
How to get involved:
Apply through the CharityJob website – no previous experience needed.
This opportunity is open to UK residents only.
Help us bring connection, confidence, and kindness to someone eager to grow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you speak up for hungry children?
What is the role of a Speaker Volunteer?
Help us share the story of Mary’s Meals and our life-changing work feeding hungry children at school in some of the world’s poorest communities by giving Mary’s Meals talks to local community organisations, schools, churches and faith groups to raise vital awareness and funds.
What difference will i make?
- You will enable us to reach more people with the story of Mary’s Meals
- You will support our staff in their work to feed the next hungry child
- You will promote Mary’s Meals’ in your community
- You will ensure our records are up-to-date and accurate
- You will help us provide a good service to supporters
What support and resources will i receive?
- Support, encouragement, and guidance from your local Supporter Engagement Officer
- Resources to fulfil your role, including presentation slides, notes and talk scripts
- A comprehensive induction to Mary’s Meals
- Public speaking training
- A regular volunteer update e-mail
- Opportunities to join online or in person volunteer meetings and briefings
What are the benefits of volunteering for Mary's Meals?
- Feeling part of the global Mary’s Meals movement to end world hunger
- Learning new skills and gaining experience as part of a growing and vibrant organisation
- Meeting new like-minded people
- Increasing confidence and team-working skills
- Developing communication skills (verbal and written)
- Feeling empowered to have your voice heard, knowing that you are playing an active role in changing the lives of those who need it the most.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking individuals who can empower children and young people, to support and share our mission within their current school or youth provision setting (Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Scouts and Youth Groups).
You will encourage your group to share the mission of Mary's Meals, raise awareness of our work and fundraise.
What support and resources will i receive?
- Support, encouragement, and guidance from your local Supporter Engagement Officer
- A comprehensive induction to Mary’s Meals
- Opportunities to join online or in person volunteer meetings and briefings
- Resources to fulfil your role
- A regular volunteer update e-mail
What are the benefits of volunteering for Mary's Meals?
- Feeling part of the global Mary’s Meals movement to end world hunger
- Learning new skills and gaining experience as part of a growing and vibrant organisation
- Meeting new like-minded people
- Increasing confidence and team-working skills
- Developing communication skills (verbal and written)
- Feeling empowered to have your voice heard, knowing that you are playing an active role in changing the lives of those who need it the most.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bring your senior-level expertise to a committed and forward-thinking Board.
Unlock has achieved a great deal for the people we support, thanks to the talents and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and trustees. By listening to and working alongside people who face difficulties because of their criminal records, we have built a strong track record of identifying problems, developing solutions, and turning those solutions into real change. We also influence national policy and drive systemic reform.
We are now seeking a new Chair of Trustees to join our engaged and committed board.
About the role
Trustees play a crucial part in shaping Unlock’s leadership, strategic direction, and governance. As Chair, you will work in partnership with the Chief Executive to provide clear and inclusive leadership, ensuring that the board operates effectively and that the organisation remains focused on its charitable purpose. You will help the board set strategy, scrutinise performance, uphold good governance, and support the CEO and senior team to deliver Unlock’s mission.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you can bring the following attitudes and skills:
· Experience as a trustee and of working with or managing senior leaders.
· A willingness to offer advice to staff when needed, and to get involved practically where appropriate.
· A strong commitment to Unlock’s vision, values, and mission.
· Experience in the charity sector is helpful but not essential. If you have the right leadership qualities and a passion for our work, we will provide support to help you step confidently into the role. So if you’re new to the voluntary sector, please don’t let that discourage you from applying.
· We are committed to increasing diversity across Unlock, including within our board. We particularly welcome applications from people who have themselves faced and overcome the disadvantages associated with a criminal record.
If you’re energised by the prospect of helping to lead a small criminal justice charity with an impressive national impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To help people overcome the long-term disadvantages caused by their criminal records, and work with government, employers and others to enable people


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Our Admin Volunteers provide vital support to our staff and volunteers to help us reach as many people as possible with the Mary’s Meals story and help us keep our promise to the 3 million children we feed every day. Pease note that the admin volunteer role is not always available in all regions of the UK - please enquire for more information.
What is the role of an Admin Volunteer?
The role of Admin Volunteer may involve:
- Conducting research
- Data entry
- Contacting organisations to offer talks or promote our campaigns
- Helping us to thank our supporters
- Supporting event organisation
- Providing general admin support
- Allocating volunteer speakers to booked talks
What difference will i make?
- You will enable us to reach more people with the story of Mary’s Meals
- You will support our staff in their work to feed the next hungry child
- You will help us find new places to give talks, and support volunteers who are giving these talks to have all the information they need
- You will ensure our records are up-to-date and accurate
- You will help us provide a good service to supporters
What support and resources will i receive?
- Support, encouragement, and guidance from your local Supporter Engagement Officer
- A comprehensive induction to Mary’s Meals
- Opportunities to join online or in person volunteer meetings and briefings
- Resources to fulfil your role
- A regular volunteer update e-mail
What are the benefits of volunteering for Mary's Meals?
- Feeling part of the global Mary’s Meals movement to end world hunger
- Learning new skills and gaining experience as part of a growing and vibrant organisation
- Meeting new like-minded people
- Increasing confidence and team-working skills
- Developing communication skills (verbal and written)
- Feeling empowered to have your voice heard, knowing that you are playing an active role in changing the lives of those who need it the most.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Community Volunteers are vital in enabling us to continue to feed the 3 million children we feed every day and to help us reach the next child. They use their talents in their communities to spread the story of Mary’s Meals.
What is the role of a Community Volunteer?
Some of the things you can do as a community volunteer:
- Help us to share our story – arrange and give Mary’s Meals talks to local community organisations, schools, churches and faith groups to raise vital awareness and funds
- Use your networks and contacts to book talks, stalls and events and help us share our story
- Organise fundraising events in your local area such as coffee mornings, quizzes, supermarket bag packs and bucket collections
- Organise film screenings in your community to show Mary’s Meals films
- Volunteer at local fundraising and awareness events such as film screenings, bucket collections or concerts
- Promote Mary’s Meals’ fundraising campaigns and events in your community and across their networks and contacts
- Distribute and display promotional materials
- Place collection tins in local community areas
- Host community engagement events about Mary’s Meals’ work
- Come together as a group with other local volunteers to support each other with this work
- Lead a group in your community to fundraise for Mary’s Meals
What support and resources will I receive?
- Support, encouragement, and guidance from your local Supporter Engagement Officer
- A comprehensive induction to Mary’s Meals
- Opportunities to join online or in person volunteer meetings and briefings
- Training and if desired, public speaking training
- Resources to fulfil your role
- A regular volunteer update e-mail
What are the benefits of volunteering for Mary's Meals?
- Feeling part of the global Mary’s Meals movement to end world hunger
- Learning new skills and gaining experience as part of a growing and vibrant organisation
- Meeting new like-minded people
- Increasing confidence and team-working skills.
- Developing communication skills (verbal and written)
- Feeling empowered to have your voice heard, knowing that you are playing an active role in changing the lives of those who need it the most.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Get on board, join our Trustees.
The Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) is a unique non-profit organisation that works with affected communities to pursue innovative legal actions across borders, challenging states and other powerful actors involved with systemic injustice. Our vision is justice across borders. We have a Board of seven passionate and knowledgable Trustees. We are looking to expand this with up to three new appointments.
ABOUT THE ROLE As a trustee, you will: Contribute to the strategic direction and governance of the charity. Ensure we remain true to our mission and comply with legal and financial responsibilities. Bring your skills, experience, and perspective to strengthen our board KEY REQUIREMENTS We are particularly keen to hear from: Those with lived experience of the kinds of harms GLAN aims to tackle, to ensure we are amplifying voices of those too often excluded, and to support our work addressing systemic injustices in a meaningful way. Black and Brown candidates who bring knowledge of, or have strong connections to, the Global South/Global Majority. Experience in movement building and strengthening civil society alliances. Candidates who bring expertise in the areas of Impact measurement, Fundraising or Marketing Candidates that will support GLAN to meet an increasingly challenging operating environment in terms of external risks and fundraising. Candidates who share GLAN’s values and can evidence a commitment to decolonial practice and anti-racism Candidates who are fully supportive of GLAN’s ambition to create an environment where employees have a strong, collective voice in matters affecting their work and wellbeing
