140 Governance volunteer volunteer roles
How's your job search on our site?
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
M13 Youth Project has been serving the communities of Ardwick and Hulme for over 30 years, building an outstanding reputation for high-quality youth work, deep community roots and a long-term commitment to children, and young people. Today, the organisation is recognised nationally for its expertise in detached youth work and for the impact it continues to have on the lives of young people.
What impresses me most about M13 is its unwavering commitment to showing up consistently, particularly in communities where opportunities can be limited and challenges are significant. Through its work, young people are supported to build confidence, develop leadership skills, strengthen their sense of belonging and create positive change for themselves and those around them.
As Chair of Trustees, I have the privilege of seeing first-hand the dedication, creativity and professionalism of our staff, volunteers and supporters. Their commitment ensures that M13 remains a trusted and respected organisation while continuing to adapt and respond to the changing needs of young people.
As we look to the future, we are seeking new Trustees who can bring fresh perspectives, skills and experience to help shape the next chapter of M13's development. Your contribution could help ensure the organisation remains strong, sustainable and impactful for years to come.
Trustees play an essential role in providing strategic oversight, supporting good governance and championing the values that have guided M13 throughout its history. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is making a meaningful difference every day.
We would be delighted to hear from people who share our passion for young people, thriving communities and social justice.
Dr Matthew Harrison, Chair of Trustees
Who We Are
M13 Youth Project exists to be a consistent, trusted presence in communities experiencing deep-rooted inequality. We walk alongside young people, nurturing hope, belonging and belief so they can flourish and help shape thriving communities for generations to come. We do this through relational detached youth work and purposeful informal education, working alongside young people to create opportunities to learn about themselves, others and the world, to develop their voice and power, and to work together to create lasting change in their communities.
We are a Manchester-based youth work charity working alongside children and young people in Ardwick and Hulme and young dads city-wide. Established in 1995 by Dr Helen Gatenby, we have built a national reputation for delivering high-quality detached youth work, informal education and consistent relationship-based practice that supports young people to flourish.
Our work is rooted in long-term trusted relationships. Each year we work with hundreds of children, young people and young fathers through street-based detached youth work, group work, community activities, leadership opportunities and targeted projects. We create spaces where young people feel valued, heard and supported, enabling them to explore who they are, develop their strengths and work together to make positive change.
Our caring approach is informed by the principles and practices of youth work, informal education and trauma-informed practice, underpinned by our open and inclusive Christian value base that emphasises love and justice. We believe all young people deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and that each young person can love, think, create, reflect, enjoy, achieve and make a positive difference to their world.
Why M13 Matters
Many of the communities where M13 works experience persistent social and economic inequalities. Young people often face barriers including poverty, racism, difficult childhood experiences, limited opportunities, exclusion and a lack of access to trusted adult relationships. Our response is simple but powerful: we show up consistently and walk alongside young people over time.
The relationship is the work.
Through trusted relationships and informal education, young people develop hope, belonging and belief. They discover their voice, strengthen their confidence and realise their ability to influence their own futures and the communities around them.
Governance and Leadership
M13 is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees who generously contribute their time, expertise and enthusiasm. The board provide strategic leadership, oversight and accountability for the charity.
The board meets throughout the year working closely with Helen and the staff team. As M13 celebrates more than 30 years of youth work practice, we are undertaking significant reflection and planning for the future.
We are:
- Evaluating our long-term impact
- Researching future need within our communities
- Developing strategic priorities for the next five years
- Strengthening organisational systems and sustainability
- Building on our national reputation for detached youth work excellence
- Expanding opportunities for young people to influence and shape our work
This is an exciting time to join the Board and contribute to the next chapter of M13's story.
Why become a Trustee?
Trusteeship with M13 offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of children and young people. As a Trustee you will:
Make a Lasting Difference: Help ensure young people have access to trusted relationships, opportunities and support.
Shape Strategic Direction: Contribute to the future development of a respected charity with a strong track record and clear purpose.
Use Your Skills for Good: Apply your professional knowledge and experience to create positive social impact.
Develop Leadership Experience: Gain valuable experience in governance, strategic planning and organisational development.
Join a Passionate Community: Work alongside committed Trustees, staff, volunteers and young people who believe in the power of relationships and community.
Support Social Justice: Help tackle inequality and create opportunities for young people to flourish.
We exist to be a consistent, trusted presence in communities experiencing deep-rooted inequality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We seek a Chair of Trustees with time and expertise to help develop the board of trustees in line with our values of compassion, courage and persistence! We are a small but impactful charity working internationally to support 'stuck' families and change policy.
We are looking for a Chair with experience of small charity governance and is able to compassionately lead the board and work with the CEO through a period of change.
We particularly welcome applications from women, and those with lived or professional experience of domestic abuse.
An understanding of fundraising through trusts and foundations as well as commissioning would also be beneficial to the charity as a whole.
Please email your covering letter and CV to Roz Osborne
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity Committee Members for the Diocese of London - (Church of England)
Use your expertise to help shape the future of one of London's most significant charities.
The Diocese of London touches the lives of millions of people through churches, schools, chaplaincies and community projects across the capital. We're looking for skilled professionals to bring independent insight, challenge and expertise to three of our governance bodies:
-
Audit & Risk Committee
-
HR Committee
-
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP)
If you're an experienced leader in any of these areas: finance, audit, risk, HR, governance, safeguarding, technology or organisational change, we'd love to hear from you. These are opportunities to contribute to an organisation with real purpose, strong values and a lasting impact on communities across London.
These are volunteer roles and the commitment for each of these governance bodies is approximately 4–5 days per year.
For further information and a candidate pack, please contact Lizzy Millar. Please state which governance body you would like to be considered for. The closing date for applications will be 11 October 2026.
Bringing diverse skills, backgrounds and perspectives is important to us, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help us to shape the future of a specialist organisation advocating for rights, justice and action for Black and minoritised migrant women.
About Hibiscus
The women supported by Hibiscus have been subjected to violence against women and girls (VAWG) including trafficking, modern slavery, sexual violence, rape, violence against women in war, conflict and post-conflict and institutional violence among other forms of violence. Hibiscus continues to develop specialist services from an intersectional feminist and trauma-informed perspective addressing everyday experiences of violence to which women are subjected and institutional harms.
Hibiscus is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and support the next stage of our work. This is an opportunity to contribute to the governance of an intersectional feminist, anti racist organisation and support women navigating complex immigration and criminal justice systems to drive lasting change for the women we serve.
As a Trustee, you will work collectively with the Board to provide strategic direction, uphold Hibiscus’ values, ensure sound governance and compliance, oversee financial sustainability, and support effective organisational decision-making.
About You
We are looking for Women who can bring:
- A commitment to Hibiscus' mission, values and objectives
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement
- The ability to contribute effectively to Board discussions and decision-making
- A willingness to provide constructive challenge and support
- An understanding of good governance and accountability
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
What will your gain
By becoming a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to influence meaningful change, support a vital organisation, and help improve the lives of women facing multiple and intersecting disadvantages.
Join us in creating a fairer and more equitable future for the women we serve!
Please note: This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.
Please read our Application Pack Provided with instrutions on how to Apply.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 5pm.
Hibiscus enables Black and minoritised migrant women interacting with the immigration and criminal justice systems to rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you believe in a future where no animal suffers for science?
Do you have spare time you can volunteer to make a difference to the lives of animals and humans?
If so, we would love you to consider being one of our new Trustees.
At Replacing Animal Research, we’ve been working for over half a century to replace the use of animals in research. We have significantly contributed to the development, and uptake, of non-animal methods by:
- Empowering scientists with our educational opportunities.
- Funding exciting research aimed at replacing animals and improving human healthcare.
- Collaborating with policymakers to ensure more rigorous policy on the use of animals in science.
Our mission is to ensure scientists use non-animal approaches in biomedical research and testing. It’s a better future for animals and humans. For us to achieve this, we need to ensure that Replacing Animal Research is a resilient organisation with sufficient skills, support, and income to continue its work in the long term. Our Trustees are critical to the future of the organisation.
We are currently seeking 2-3 more Trustees to strengthen our Board by providing strategic and governance support. We encourage applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
We are looking for Trustees who can demonstrate:
- A commitment to our purpose and aims and the strategic vision to support the Replacing Animal Research's future development.
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to support the charity. (Please see below for more details on the time commitment).
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Sound, independent judgement and the ability to challenge constructively.
- The ability to work effectively as a member of a team and make decisions for the good of the charity.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience in charity governance, charity law, finance, investments, direct animal research, fundraising and income generation, business development and philanthropy.
A full induction is provided for new Trustees as well as ongoing CPD opportunities and support. The role of Trustee requires an annual time commitment of around 8 working days which works out around 5 hours per month. This includes:
- Preparation for and attendance at 4 Board meetings, which are held remotely.
- Preparation for and attendance at sub-committee meetings or work group meetings as appropriate.
- Between meetings, Trustees may be asked to contribute to discussions via email or attend ad hoc MS Teams meetings on specific issues as required.
- Attendance at 1 or 2 in-person away days per year. We are planning to hold our next Trustee away day in January 2027.
- From time to time, Trustees may be asked to sit on or contribute to other project groups or activities.
For more detailed information on being a trustee for Replacing Animal Research please take a look at our Trustee Role Description.
To apply for this opportunity please do so via Charity Job and submit your CV and a supporting cover letter, which should explain why you are interested in the role, how you can fulfil the role requirements and be an ambassador for Replacing Animal Research.
Please ensure you read our Trustee Role Description and refer to this in your application.
Thank you for your interest in working with Replacing Animal Research and we look forward to hearing from you.
Benefits
The role of Trustee is voluntary but travel and subsistence expenses are covered as required.
Notes
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview in the weeks of 12/10/2026 and 19/10/2026 and candidates who are successful at interview will be invited to attend the November Board meeting as an observer. Full details will be given to successful candidates nearer the time.
Please ensure you read the Trustee Role Description before applying.
We’re a charity working tirelessly to build a world where no animal suffers for science.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
West Midlands Heritage Trust, along with its three partner project trusts, is seeking to appoint a new Trustee Treasurer to its board. This is an exciting opportunity to help guide our work in rescuing, restoring, and finding sustainable new uses for historic buildings in our region.
Who are we?
We are four building preservation trusts all based in the West Midlands, working together to share our knowledge and experience to save Historic Buildings at Risk.
West Midlands Heritage is made up of: West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust, Worcestershire Building Preservation Trust, and Wolverhampton Heritage Trust.
We aim to safeguard buildings of historical and/or architectural importance, within the West Midlands, Worcestershire and Warwickshire which are in danger of being lost. Our previous projects range in age and type from a 16th Century farmhouse to a Georgian townhouse and a Victorian Cemetery Chapel.
As well as projects to protect and rescue historic buildings, the Trusts organise a range of activities and events to encourage and involve our members and local communities, as well as contribute to professional development within the sector.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a volunteer Trustee Treasurer with an interest in saving historic buildings at risk and contributing to their local community.
The Treasurer plays a key role in supporting the financial governance of the Trusts and helping to ensure their long-term sustainability. Working with fellow Trustees and staff, including a Finance Officer, the Treasurer will oversee financial reporting, budgeting and financial controls, and provide advice on financial matters affecting the organisation.
We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:
- Finance, accountancy or bookkeeping
- Financial management of charities, businesses, or within the public sector
- Strategic financial planning
- Risk management or governance
A recognised accounting qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
It is not necessary to have previous trustee experience, as support and guidance will be given.
What the role entails
- Attendance at up to SIX evening meetings of The Council of Management per year, plus the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
- Attendance at finance sub-committee meetings.
- Optional attendance at other meetings and site visits within the West Midlands, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
- Preparation of financial reports for the Council of Management and the AGM
- Responsible for overseeing Finance Officer role and activities
- Oversight of Trust bank accounts and authorisation of payments, monthly, with Finance Officer
- Oversight of Restricted Fund Management, with Finance Officer
- Liaison with the Trust’s appointed accountants (book-keeping) and auditors, with Finance Officer
Trustees are elected for a 3-year term of office, and may offer themselves for re-election thereafter. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
We are keen to make the role of Trustee Treasurer accessible to all and will endeavour to make necessary arrangements for individuals unable to attend in person, including the use of online meeting platforms.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
🧡 We're looking for new trustees to help end child slavery in Nepal
Today, there are over 40 million slaves globally – a quarter of whom are children. In Nepal alone, we estimate almost 100,000 children are trapped in hazardous, exploitative labour.
Child Rescue Nepal exists to change that. We rescue children, keep them safe and reunite them with their families – and we've already helped over 1,000 children find their way home. But there's so much more to do, and we want you to help us do it.
We're building our board's experience base and are particularly keen to hear from people with skills in:
🔹 HR
🔹 Strategy and governance
🔹 International development
🔹 Knowledge or lived experience of Nepal
You don't need to have been a charity trustee before. The skills and qualities matter more than prior governance experience, and we'll give you full induction and training to get you up to speed.
Here's what one former trustee has to say about the role:
"I have learnt so much from my experience on both a personal and professional level and have felt my contributions were welcomed and valued. I really feel privileged to have been able to be part of CRN and have the opportunities to work in Nepal, and the children will always have a special place in my heart." — Sue Payne, retired social worker and trustee for four years
🌏 This is a voluntary role with real impact – a chance to bring your skills to a small, focused charity making a genuine difference in children's lives.
Applications close at the end of November 2026 – but we're reviewing and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis as they come in, so please don't wait until the deadline to apply. Applications are reviewed by the trustees, with shortlisted candidates invited to an informal interview with our Chair, David Westgate, via Zoom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Global Health Access Trust is looking for a Governance & Charity Administration Volunteer to help strengthen the records, policies and administrative foundations of an international charitable organisation working towards registration.
This opportunity would suit someone with governance, legal, charity administration or senior administrative experience who enjoys bringing order, accuracy and follow-through to important organisational work.
Global Health Access Trust (GHAT) develops, funds and coordinates defined projects that advance health, relieve illness and preserve life for the public benefit. Good governance, safeguarding, accountability and responsible stewardship sit at the centre of how that work is developed and delivered.
What you could contribute
• Help maintain governance policies, registers and organisational records
• Support preparation and organisation of governance documentation
• Help maintain accurate meeting records and action points
• Track agreed actions and follow-up
• Support orderly document management and version control
• Help ensure governance information is complete, current and easy to retrieve
• Work with the Trust team to strengthen practical administrative processes
Who this could suit
This opportunity may suit people with experience in governance, charity administration, legal administration, company secretarial work, compliance or senior administrative roles.
We particularly welcome methodical, discreet people who are comfortable handling confidential information, maintaining accurate records and working within agreed processes.
Strong written communication, attention to detail and dependable follow-through are important.
The opportunity can usually be undertaken remotely from any country and the commitment is ongoing and flexible.
The role is voluntary and unpaid. There is no salary, fee, employment benefit or entitlement to expenses.
How to apply
Applications are handled through the Global Health Access Trust website. When you click to apply, you will be taken to GHAT’s Governance, Safety & Assurance section. There you can review this opportunity in context, explore the other current opportunities within this area and select the opportunity that best matches your experience before submitting the GHAT application form.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Action for Refugees in Lewisham is looking for a trustee to act as secretary, supporting the board's governance role helping AFRIL deliver for refugees and vulnerable migrants in south-east London. Time commitment is flexible, and not onerous, and formal company secretary functions are supported by a member of staff.
AFRIL was founded in 2006 to support asylum seekers, vulnerable migrants and refugees in south-east London to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. Our support is holistic: both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes that tackle the underlying problems that lead to crisis, supporting people to integrate, contribute and thrive. We work in the community across south-east London, including in local asylum hotels.
We are a small charity, with mostly part-time staff, but we make a significant difference. Our client group is predominantly people in, or with experience of, the asylum system. We also support newly granted refugees, and migrants with no recourse to public funds who have complex and unmet protection needs.
AFRIL's board of trustees is collectively responsible for supporting and challenging the charity to oversee its good governance and proper financial control in line with its charitable aims and strategic plan, charity law, and all other relevant legislation. The time required of trustees is not onerous, and is flexible - although it is, of course, possible to take on more responsibility and expand your time commitment.
As a board member, you will be expected to be available for board meetings approximately every two months, which are generally an hour and a half long and take place in a weekday evening. These mostly take place online, with occasional hybrid meetings or meetings in-person.
As secretary to the board, you will be responsible for the timetabling of meetings, the agenda, and for taking and sharing a minute of board meetings – just main points and actions – to support the board in carrying out our remit. You may also assist with other areas of support to the governance for the charity, such as ensuring that we maintain regular review of the organisation’s policies, and providing some assistance from time to time to the member of staff leading on liaison with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
You will also need to be able to commit some ad hoc time to consider papers ahead of meetings, and occasionally to take part in email discussion on issues as they arise. You would also be expected to attend the charity’s AGM, which tends to take place on a Saturday afternoon in January/February.
We value diversity in our trustee team, as we do in the staff team. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who can bring lived experience of the immigration and asylum system, and are always keen to see applications from people with experience with fundraising, or with HR. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
To apply, please submit a short (no more than one side of A4) letter explaining why you would like to join AFRIL’s board, and what skills and experience you would bring to the role, along with your CV.
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT
Help Shape the Future Health and Wellbeing of Luton
Active Luton is looking for new Trustees to help guide our charity as we continue to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Luton.
We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience in Law or Human Resources, although we welcome applications from anyone who shares our values and can bring strategic thinking, sound judgement and a commitment to good governance.
As one of Bedfordshire's leading community wellbeing charities, Active Luton manages leisure centres and libraries, delivers public health programmes, and works with partners across the town to tackle health inequalities and help people live healthier, happier lives.
As a Trustee, you will help shape our future, support our Executive Team and ensure we continue to make a lasting difference to our community.
The role includes:
- Four Board meetings each year
- Membership of a Board Committee
- An initial three-year term
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing development
- Voluntary position
If you are an experienced professional who wants to use your skills to create lasting social impact, we would love to hear from you.
Join us in creating healthier people, stronger communities and a brighter future for Luton.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're seeking a trustee with experience in arts, culture, philanthropy or charity governance to complete the board of a new international arts charity supporting emerging artists. As a trustee you'll play an essential role in shaping the early direction of ellipse art projects UK and helping us open new opportunities for emerging artists from Southeast Asia, Africa, in the UK.
This year, we're launching our UK charity alongside our existing French endowment fund, submitting our registration to the Charity Commission, and preparing our first major partnership with a cultural non profit organisation in London. The board will lead these foundational decisions. For this reason, we're looking for a trustee with experience in UK charity governance, ideally in the arts or culture sector. If you have set up or grown a UK charity before, even better.
Our board is intentionally small: three to four trustees, meeting two to three times per year (in person or online). We are just starting out and hoping to build a friendly, engaged and collaborative board, one that combines the strategic ambition of our founders with the calm, informed guidance of experienced trustees like you.
The mandate is three years, renewable.
ellipse art projects is an international non-profit dedicated to supporting the recognition, mobility and professional development of emerging artists
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Swansea Carers Centre are seeking an experienced and inspirational Chair to lead our Board of Trustees and help shape the next phase of our development.
About Swansea Carers Centre
Swansea Carers Centre is a vibrant, welcoming Tier 2 charity supporting unpaid carers across the City & County of Swansea. Every year, over 1,800 carers access our services, and more than 10,500 carers have registered with us since our founding. We provide welfare benefits advice, counselling, respite opportunities, dementia support, young adult carer projects, volunteer‑led initiatives, training, social groups and more. The services are all designed to ensure carers feel valued, connected and empowered. We also look to identify hidden carers and make certain that people looking after others can find the support they need.
An unpaid carer is anyone who provides support to a family member, friend or neighbour due to a variety of reasons which could include illness, disability, mental health needs, addiction, or age‑related frailty. Many people do not recognise themselves as carers yet they take on vital responsibilities that can have a profound impact on their wellbeing, finances and daily life. Our vision is a society where carers are recognised, respected and supported as equal partners in care. Our mission is to make a positive difference to carers’ lives by working in partnership with carers, statutory bodies and voluntary organisations.
The Role
The Chair will lead a committed Board of Trustees, ensuring Swansea Carers Centre is well-governed, financially sustainable and forward‑looking.
You will work closely with our CEO and Senior Management Team to embed strong governance practices, support strategic decision‑making, and champion a culture of empowerment across the organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role at a time when carers’ needs are growing, and the charity is strengthening its strategic direction.
We are particularly seeking a Chair who can:
- Embed modern, effective governance approaches
- Support the Board to focus on strategic leadership rather than operational detail
- Empower staff and volunteers to deliver high‑quality, carer‑led services
- Build strong partnerships with local authorities, health bodies, funders and community organisations
- Represent Swansea Carers Centre with confidence and credibility
Monthly Board meetings are held in person in Swansea, and we welcome applications from candidates based elsewhere who are willing to travel to attend.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Board to ensure balanced, inclusive and focused discussion
- Promote high standards of governance and regulatory compliance
- Provide strategic leadership and support effective decision‑making
- Build a strong, supportive working relationship with the CEO
- Ensure trustees receive timely, relevant information
- Champion carers’ interests and represent the charity externally
- Support succession planning and Board development
- Attend approximately 12 Board meetings per year, plus occasional sub‑committees and events
Term: Three years, renewable
Who We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
- Experience chairing Boards, committees or senior governance meetings
- Strong understanding of charity governance and trusteeship
- Proven leadership and excellent communication skills
- Strategic thinker with sound judgement
- Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships
- Commitment to improving the lives of unpaid carers
- Financial awareness and comfort with digital tools
- Integrity, emotional intelligence and a collaborative approach
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Chair or Vice Chair
- Experience in voluntary, community, health or social care sectors
- Knowledge of charity finance, fundraising or organisational development
- Experience working with diverse communities
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of carers across Swansea. You’ll be joining a passionate team, a committed Board, and an organisation with a clear mission, strong values and a desire to evolve its governance and strategic leadership.
If you want to help shape a charity that empowers carers, strengthens communities and delivers high‑quality support, we would love to hear from you.
?Swansea Carers Centre is a specialist voluntary organisation providing support to unpaid carers and former carers across the South Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fort Amherst Heritage Trust cares for Fort Amherst in Chatham, Kent, preserving an important historic site and making it available for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the wider community. The Trust relies heavily on volunteers to help maintain, restore, interpret and promote the site for present and future generations.
Role Purpose
Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance, strategic direction and long-term sustainability of Fort Amherst Heritage Trust. As a Trustee, you will help ensure that the charity fulfils its charitable purposes, complies with its legal duties and makes decisions in the best interests of the Trust and the communities it serves.
Key Responsibilities
· Work with fellow Trustees to set and review the Trust’s vision, strategy and priorities.
· Ensure the Trust carries out its charitable purposes for the public benefit.
· Oversee the responsible management of the Trust’s finances, assets, buildings, grounds and collections.
· Support good governance by complying with the Trust’s governing document, charity law and relevant regulations.
· Monitor risks, policies and procedures, including health and safety, safeguarding, finance, data protection and volunteer management.
· Contribute to discussions and decisions at Board meetings, reading papers in advance and offering constructive challenge and support.
· Act as an ambassador for Fort Amherst, promoting its heritage, community value and volunteer-led work.
· Support fundraising, partnership development and community engagement where appropriate.
· Declare and manage any conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality where required.
Skills and Experience
We welcome applications from people with a commitment to heritage, community benefit and good governance. Previous trustee experience is helpful but not essential. The Trust is particularly interested in people who can bring one or more of the following areas of experience:
· Heritage, museums, archives, conservation or historic buildings.
· Finance, fundraising, grant applications or business planning.
· Education, learning, interpretation or visitor experience.
· Volunteer management, community engagement or inclusion.
· Marketing, communications, events or digital engagement.
· Legal, governance, risk management, health and safety or safeguarding.
· Property, estates, facilities management or environmental stewardship.
Personal Qualities
· A genuine interest in Fort Amherst, local heritage and public benefit.
· Sound judgement, integrity and a willingness to act collectively with other Trustees.
· Ability to think strategically while understanding practical operational challenges.
· Confidence to ask questions, offer constructive challenge and support good decision-making.
· Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and respectful working relationships.
· Willingness to give sufficient time and attention to the role.
The mission of Fort Amherst Heritage Trust is to restore and protect Fort Amherst and develop it as a premier heritage and leisure attraction.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join the Board of Trustees at EFT International, a global membership charity promoting excellence in Emotional Freedom Techniques. Help shape our strategy, strengthen governance and support sustainable growth. Volunteer role: 10–15 hours per month with induction and expenses.
What will you be doing?
Our Board of Trustees is seeking one or more new trustees to help shape the future of EFT International as we continue to strengthen our governance, support our members, and deliver our charitable mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative board at a time when we are focused on sustainable growth, developing our long-term strategy, and ensuring we continue to operate to the highest standards of governance and accountability.
Our trustees bring a range of professional backgrounds and work together to provide strategic leadership, oversee the charity's activities, and support its future development. We are looking for individuals who are keen to contribute their expertise, and help guide the organisation through its next stage of development.
The successful candidates will be full members of the Board, attending monthly board meetings and contributing to strategic discussions and decision-making.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to an international charity, working alongside committed volunteers to support a professional community and help ensure the EFTi organisation continues to thrive for years to come.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting the work of charities and can bring strategic thinking, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach to our Board.
You will have experience in a leadership, management or advisory role, with the ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and work constructively with volunteers and fellow trustees. Previous experience of serving on a charity board or working within the voluntary sector is welcomed but not essential.
We're particularly interested in people who can contribute expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Governance
- Marketing and communications
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Legal
- Event management
You should be able to think strategically, make balanced decisions, maintain confidentiality, and work both independently and as part of a team. As our Board meets online, you'll also be comfortable using digital tools such as Zoom and Google Workspace.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to the mission and values of EFT International and is willing to dedicate around 10–15 hours per month to the role, including completing an induction programme, attending monthly Board meetings, and engaging with the charity's activities. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences who can bring fresh perspectives to our Board.
Read job details/role description before applying.
EFT International is dedicated to advancing and upholding exemplary standards for the application of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques or "Tapping").
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Mind in Salford
Location: Salford / Hybrid
Contract: Voluntary Trustee position
Time commitment: Approximately 1- to 1.5-days per month
Would you like to use your leadership and governance experience to help shape the future of a charity making a lasting difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people across Salford?
Mind in Salford is seeking a new Chair of Trustees to lead its Board and support the charity as it builds on over 50 years of providing vital local mental health services.
About Mind in Salford
Mind in Salford is an independent, user-focused charity committed to ensuring local people experiencing mental health problems receive the support and respect they deserve.
The charity provides a range of services including advocacy, welfare rights and debt advice, mindfulness, mental health training and specialist support for the LGBTQ+ community through its Rainbow Mind programme.
With an experienced Senior Leadership Team and a Board that is going through a period of transition, this is an opportunity for a new Chair to strengthen Board effectiveness, support the development of new Trustees and help shape the charity’s next chapter.
About the Role
The Chair will provide strategic leadership to the Board, ensuring effective governance, sound decision-making and a clear focus on Mind in Salford’s charitable purpose.
In this role, you will lead and develop an effective, inclusive and high-performing Board, Chair meetings, build a strong, constructive relationship with the Chief Executive and represent the Charity and help develop relationships with key partners and supporters.
About You
They are looking for someone with senior strategic leadership experience and a strong understanding of charity governance, who can lots of emotional intelligence and sound judgement to the role.
You will bring:
-
Experience of working with a charity Board or in a senior non-executive role.
-
A strong understanding of the duties and responsibilities of charity Trustees.
-
The ability to chair meetings effectively, build consensus and manage challenging conversations.
-
Experience of providing strategic oversight of finance, risk and organisational performance.
-
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
-
A genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Knowledge of health and social care, or a related sector, would be valuable. A connection to Salford and its communities is also important.
Commitment
The Board meets every two months, alongside a Finance sub-committee which meets four times a year. Trustees are expected to prepare for meetings, review papers in advance and contribute actively to Board discussions. As Chair you will be expected to meet regularly with the CEO and provide support outside of the formal meeting structure.
This is a voluntary position, although reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. The initial term is three years, with a maximum of three terms.
How to Apply
To apply, please click Apply Now below. You will need to include:
-
An up-to-date CV.
-
A covering statement of no more than two pages outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and the value you would bring as Chair.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partners, Atkinson HR Consulting. Contact information can be found on the Candidate Information Pack and website.
Key Dates
Closing date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: Friday 16 October 2026 (in person)

