Your application for Chair, Treasurer and Trustees

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage confidential conversations with our recruitment partner Anna Jay, MD of Public Leaders Appointments in advance of your application. You can contact Anna at: [email protected] or 07904 236 348. Your application should consist of a CV supported by a covering letter outlining your motivations for applying and highlighting how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of our new Chair or trustees. We recommend that each document should be no more than two pages. Applications should be sent to Anna with reference ‘Go Beyond’ by midday on Tuesday 14th October. Following consideration of applications and shortlisting (which will take place on 21st October) we will invite selected candidates to visit one of our sites (Cornwall or Derbyshire) prior to formal interviews. Interviews will take place in London on 4th 5th or 6th November. Candidates will also have the opportunity to speak to our CEO Michele Farmer and / or COO Sue Cole prior to interview. Go Beyond recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage Trustee applications from people of all backgrounds and especially those with lived experience which would be relevant to the work we do.

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Chair, Treasurer and Trustees

Public Leaders Appointments

Exeter, Devon (Hybrid)

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

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Job description

Go Beyond – Chair, Treasurer and Trustees
Inspire brighter futures for children across England

· Location: Meetings in London, Cornwall, Derbyshire + virtual

· Commitment: Chair: ~3–4 days/month | Trustees: ~1 day/month

· Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)

Go Beyond is a national children’s charity with a powerful, simple mission: to give children a break from difficult lives.

Each year, we provide life-changing residential breaks in the countryside for over 1,000 children aged 8–13 who wouldn’t otherwise get a chance to enjoy time away, make friends, and just be children. With ambitious plans for growth, including pop-up programmes and site expansion [SS1] we're seeking a new Chair (to take over in 2026), a Treasurer, and two additional Trustees to strengthen our already passionate and committed Board.

We welcome applications from people who share our values and want to be part of something special.

We are particularly keen to hear from those with senior leadership experience in:

Finance / accountancy (especially in the charity or not-for-profit sector)
Environment, sustainability, or ESG
Education or youth services – a champion for vulnerable children
Marketing, PR or communications
People, culture and EDI (especially within charities or public service)

Why join us?

Be part of a unique charity that puts children first in everything we do
Help shape our next 5-year strategy, which aims to provide over 5,000 breaks
Join a dynamic, engaged Board and leadership team
Use your voice and experience to ensure children get the joyful, nurturing respite they deserve
Be inspired – and have fun – while helping others do the same

We are actively working to diversify our Board and welcome people with lived experience that reflects the lives of the children we support. No previous board experience is necessary o become a Trustee – just your time, your ideas, and your commitment to making a difference.

· Deadline: Midday Tuesday 14th October 2025

· Site visit: 22nd – 31st October 2025

· Interviews: 4–6 November 2025 (in London)

Please download the attached brief for more information and details of how to apply. To arrange a confidential conversation, contact our recruitment partner Anna Jay at Public Leaders Appointments.