Trustee volunteer roles
Make a Real Difference in Norfolk's Learning Disability Community
Mid Norfolk Mencap seeks up to 6 committed trustees to join our Board
Are you looking to use your skills and experience for meaningful impact? Mid Norfolk Mencap, supporting people with learning disabilities across Norfolk, is recruiting trustees to guide our charity.
Location
Our charity’s office and principal activities are in Dereham, Norfolk. All Board meetings are held in person. Sub-committees can meet face-to-face or hybrid via Teams to suit sub-committee members. We encourage our trustees to visit the office and all services whenever possible.
Support
You will be supported by the Chair, other members of the Board of Trustees, and the CEO.
Responsibilities
As a trustee, you have important personal responsibilities to ensure the charity is well-governed, effective, and operates for the public benefit.
· Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes and delivering public benefit
· Understand the charity’s purposes as set out in our governing document, and be able to explain how all activities further or support these purposes
· To ensure that the charity pursue its stated purposes, as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy
· To ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, applicable charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations
· Manage the charity’s resources responsibly by making sure that the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects for the benefit of its members
· Ensure that the charity’s assets, beneficiaries or reputation are not exposed to undue risk
· You must exercise reasonable skill and care, drawing on your own expertise and experience, and seek appropriate advice when necessary
· You should dedicate sufficient time, thought, and energy to your role, ensuring you are well-prepared for, attend, and actively participate in all Board meetings.
· Be able to demonstrate that the charity is complying with the law, well run and effective
· Ensure appropriate accountability within the charity, both to members and in relation to delegated responsibilities.
Qualities and experience
This role is best suited to candidates who can demonstrate knowledge and experience that will benefit the charity, and who possess the following characteristics:
· A proven track record of integrity and respect for confidential and proprietary information
· A keen and respectful listener who can empathise and respectfully challenge
· Commitment to the charity, approachable for the people we support, and enthusiasm for its vision, mission and aims
· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
· Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee (we estimate this to be 2-3 hours per week in addition to Board meeting commitments below)
· Strategic vision
· Sound, independent judgement
· Willingness to participate in frank and open discussion
· Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
· The ability to read and understand management reports
· Skills to analyse proposals and their consequences
· Preparedness to make unpopular recommendations to the Board
· General competence with IT
· Willingness to be available to provide guidance to the senior management team on an ad hoc basis
Time commitment
The charity holds quarterly Board meetings, with each lasting approximately 2 – 3 hours. All Board meetings are held outside of normal office hours.
It is suggested that approximately two hours preparation time be allowed for prior to each meeting to ensure trustees are familiar with items to be discussed.
Sub-committees meet quarterly with each lasting approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. Approximately one hour is suggested for preparation in advance of the meeting.
Typically, all trustees attend the AGM in person, and at least one annual fundraising or social event hosted by the organisation. These are held on evenings or weekends.
To allow time to settle into the role, and to see the fruits of your work, we suggest that candidates assume a three-year commitment to Mid Norfolk Mencap at the outset.
Training
You will be given a basic induction to the charity and opportunities to meet with the leadership team.
All trustees are required to complete the statutory Oliver McGowan training. Additional training opportunities will be identified based on your individual experience and qualifications, ensuring you have the support needed to excel in your role.
Through the trustee recruitment and on-Boarding process, we will arrange for you to meet with our Chair and CEO, and we encourage you to explore their motivation and rewards as part of your evaluation of us.
Rewards
The role of a trustee is voluntary and is not accompanied by any financial remuneration. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for required travel, training, communication and childcare/carers to enable trustees to attend and participate at Board meetings.
Conditions of engagement
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. At Mid Norfolk Mencap, we celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where every employee, volunteer and Board member is valued, respected, and empowered – no matter their background.
You cannot serve as a trustee if you are disqualified under the Charities Act. This includes situations such as having an unspent conviction for an offence involving dishonesty or deception (for example fraud), being bankrupt or having entered a formal arrangement with creditors (such as an individual voluntary arrangement) or having been removed as a company director or charity trustee due to misconduct.
Appointment to our Board of Trustees is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and the production of a clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.
Application process
If you would like to apply for a trustee role, or to discuss it informally, please contact us.
Our recruitment process will typically include the following:
· Interview, providing the opportunity for you to meet with the Chair, CEO and other members of staff
· An invitation to attend the Mid Norfolk Mencap office to meet some of the people we support
· Dedicated email/phone support for any queries or concern
Closing date for applications 14th November 2025. Interviews will take place 24th November - 5th December 2025. Successful applicants will be formally nominated to join the Board at our AGM on 22nd January 2026.
Please note: our recruitment process is designed to facilitate a two-way dialogue. We recognise that you need to be as comfortable with us and our operating model as we are with you. Our commitment throughout, is to be open, transparent and to give you as much information as we possibly can so that you can be sure you are making an informed choice to volunteer as a trustee with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are at a very exciting stage in the development of the Trust, having increased our impact significantly over the last 3 years, with new 5-year strategy in place, a small staff team, an expert group of Trustees, and a wonderful cohort of committed volunteers.
We are particularly interested in applications from people withknowledge, skills and experience in ecology and conservation; heritage, culture and the arts; the law; safeguarding; senior leadership experience, ideally at Chief Executive level, in the charity or social enterprise sector; and/or people with a strong connection to, and understanding of, the Forest through volunteering for EFHT or one of the other community organisations who work in/or around the Forest.
Through this recruitment process we are also aiming to further diversify our Board of Trustees, to ensure it reflects the communities surrounding the Forest. We are particularly seeking applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and from people who are disabled.
As way of background, several Trustees who have helped lead our transformation are now stepping down as a result of work changes or moving home, and we are recruiting between 3 and 5 new Trustees with the passion, skills and experiences to steer delivery of the new strategy, committed to making the Forest accessible to all as we help protect and preserve Epping Forest now, and for generations to come.
As a Trustee you will be expected to attend 4 Trustee meetings a year as well as our Annual General meeting, and take part in other activities as your time permits. The role is voluntary and unremunerated.
We offer a full induction and training as necessary to help you fulfil the role.
Application is by CV and short covering letter (no more than 2 pages).
Applications close at 9am Wednesday 12th November with interviews planned for w/c 24th November.
To protect, conserve, grow and celebrate Epping Forest’s biodiversity, heritage & culture, & engage, educate & inspire other people to do the same.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a passionate and committed individual with clinical expertise to join our Board of Trustees – people who share our values and vision, and are ready to help drive strategic decision-making and ensure our continued success and impact, making a meaningful difference through our work supporting disabled people to live with greater independence.
Designability is a national charity that, for over 50 years, has created equality of opportunity for disabled people by removing barriers to independence, enabling them to live the life they choose.
Following a person-centred design approach, and by including disabled people at each point of the design process, we ensure their ideas and lived experiences are taken on board and that what we create reflects people’s needs as well as products and services they want to use. We are best known for the iconic Wizzybug powered wheelchairs for very young disabled children. To date, they have been loaned to over 1,400 children, typically aged between 14 months and 5 years, across the UK completed free of charge thanks to the support of our generous donors.
Our Trustees actively contribute to the Board of Trustees by giving firm strategic direction to Designability, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
We are recruiting a new trustee to bring further clinical excellence to our Board. This is a voluntary, unpaid role with reimbursed expenses and a structured induction programme.
We would welcome candidates with experience in any of the following areas:
- A leadership role, relating to clinical delivery, or clinical trials and research involving medical devices.
- Assessing organisational risk and accountability, and implementation of mitigations in a clinical setting.
- Delivery of strategy or change management in a clinical setting.
- Significant experience of working with disabled people, including experience gained through a senior position in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation engineering or rehabilitation medicine.
- Experience in Early Years Powered Mobility, wheelchair services or provision of medical devices
- Experience of clinical governance.
You will be joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.
Closing Date for applications: 28th November
Interview date: Successful applicants will be offered a mutually convenient interview date, following the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Board positions at Claremont Project (Islington)
Roles available: 1) Chair of the Board; 2) Trustee positions
Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing outcomes, especially for older people? Do you value the “magic dust” of real human relationship?
Claremont Project is a mental health, arts and wellbeing charity based in Angel, Islington. We are seeking Trustees and also a Chair of the Board, to strengthen our charity as we step into our next chapter.
About us
Claremont has been around since 1907 and serves mostly older people through a powerful blend of social prescribing, low-cost psychotherapy and a programme of arts and wellbeing activities.
Claremont is a place of innovation and creativity, underpinned by a Relational Approach which emphasises real listening, self-awareness and an awareness of how we are being in relation to other people. We were the UK’s first Wellbeing Centre long before the term was ubiquitous; and in 1920s and 30s we ran programmes that became models for the Welfare State. At our beautiful and well-loved building at 24-27 White Lion Street, we nurture a vibrant, inclusive community, underpinned by our conviction that everybody matters.
About the roles
The Board of Trustees has overall responsibility for Claremont and ensures the charity is doing what it was set up to do. As set out by the Charity Commission, Trustees at Claremont are responsible for:
·Advancing the charitable purposes of Claremont and ensuring we carry out its purposes for public benefit.
·Ensuring Claremont complies with its governing document and the law.
·Acting in Claremont’s best interests.
·Managing Claremont’s resources responsibly.
·Acting with reasonable care and skill.
·Ensuring that Claremont is accountable as a charity.
We are seeking to appoint two or three trustees, and also a Chair of the Board. We are seeking board members are passionate about our mission, vision and values; who have governance experience within charities; and who can think strategically as part of a team.
Between them, our Board of Trustees has knowledge, expertise and skills that cover a range of areas. Alongside a broad competence in charity governance, it would be desirable if candidates had skills that could help us fill the following gaps:
·Fundraising
·Psychotherapy (with understanding of an existentialist approach if possible)
·Buildings maintenance and retrofit
·Maximising income from office lettings and halls/room hire
·Public donations and legacies
·Dementia risk reduction and brain health
·Environmental sustainability and climate readiness
Strong candidates will have experience and competence in one or several of these areas, as well as having a certain “Claremontiness” – aspirational and personal qualities which embody a genuine relational approach to life.
Time commitment (Trustee roles):Quarterly Board meetings (held in the evenings), plus emails and optional committee work.
Time commitment (Chair role): In addition to the Trustee duties above, a fortnightly meeting with the CEO during office hours, plus ad hoc phone calls and emails (including during office hours).
Claremont is a community where people from all backgrounds are loved and wanted, and which is diverse in terms of characteristics like race and ethnicity, gender, disability and socioeconomic status. We warmly welcome applications from people coming from all walks of life, particularly those from backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented on charity boards.
Please note:
·You must be 18 or over and must not be disqualified from acting or as a Trustee and declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a Trustee.
·This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed
Claremont Project aims to enrich the lives of older adults by fostering creativity, connection, and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
South Cumbria MAT are seeking committed volunteers from a range of backgrounds to join as Trustees on their Board of Trustees. Trustees are critical to the success of the Trust. Although they are volunteers, they provide challenge and monitoring. They ask questions and probe the information and data they have been provided with. Trustees are often seen as the ‘critical friend’ to ensure leaders are responding to the challenges and key priorities. Being a Trustee is supportive within a group of other volunteers who work together as a collective voice. You do not need experience of being a trustee. South Cumbria MAT will support all new Trustees to develop in their role as well as additional training where needed.
Trustees come from many backgrounds. We are seeking individuals who may be able to offer expertise in the following areas:
• Education outcomes
• Special education needs
• Governance and compliance including experience of chairing boards
• School improvement
• Health and safety and facilities
• Finance, estates, and/or resources
South Cumbria MAT is a multi-academy trust and therefore registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable status. Due to this company status Trustees are registered with Companies House.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced person to join WellChild as a Digital Trustee. They will be a trusted advisor to the Board and a supportive, critical friend to the Senior Management Team (SMT), helping WellChild navigate the evolving digital landscape.
Purpose of the role:
The Digital Trustee will advise on the use of AI and digital technologies to build internal capability and efficiency, improve service design, enhance data-driven decision-making, and expand our fundraising and communications impact. They will play a vital role in shaping WellChild’s digital and AI roadmap. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic insight, ethical awareness, and hands-on digital experience, along with a strong network of digital professionals. They will be a trusted advisor to the Board and a supportive, critical friend to the Senior Management Team (SMT), helping WellChild navigate the evolving digital landscape.
Support children with complex medical needs and their families.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Number Champions supports London primary school children who struggle with numeracy. Independent evaluation shows our highly positive impact. We seek two capable and committed trustees to help drive our strategy and oversee delivery.One new trustee may become Vice Chair.
What will you be doing?
Numeracy, like literacy, is a core life skill. However, many children do not learn well in a classroom setting. Number Champions was the first and is still the only UK charity focused on supporting primary school children who struggle with numeracy. By helping children improve their confidence, enjoyment, and skills in maths, we support their wider development and help them achieve their potential.
Our trained volunteers run weekly one-to-one sessions with each child, during the school day but outside the classroom. They use games and other creative activities to engage the child and to enable them to build confidence and skills. Experienced teachers volunteering with us as “Mentors” provide support.
The trustee board meets about seven times a year. It sets strategic direction, reviews all aspects of the charity in rotation, and takes corrective action where it identifies that we are not achieving our planned objectives. All trustees are expected to study the papers for each meeting and to contribute to all discussions. We currently have eight trustees with two reaching the end of their terms, so we will be eight again after the recruitment process.
You would use your experience, skills, and current awareness to identify risks and opportunities to bring to the board’s attention, and you would influence the other trustees to follow your ideas through to implementation.
Board meetings alternate between in-person in London and online.
We encourage trustees to meet our volunteers and staff, and to ensure that their experience and voice is taken into account in directing the charity.
What are we looking for?
You will:
- bring relevant senior experience from any sector, including education, business, professional, or charity.
- have skills which would enhance the capability of the board. The attached role descriptions list skills, but we are open to other skills you can offer which you can persuade us would be important to the charity.
- function effectively as part of a team, thinking creatively and strategically, listening, stating your position clearly and succinctly, and accepting group decisions.
- be open, deliver on commitments and show attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture, and understand your own strengths and weaknesses.
- be enthusiastic about our mission to help children achieve their potential.
- devote time to reading papers and attending board meetings and to progressing issues as needed between meetings – probably about ten to twelve hours a month.
- ideally have experience in fundraising or volunteer management, but this is certainly not a requirement for the roles.
We serve the diverse population of London children. This diversity is reflected in our volunteers but not in our current board. We welcome applicants from all ethnicities, orientations, and backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
You do not need experience as a trustee.
We support primary school children in numeracy to help them achieve their educational and life potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Board of Trustees exists to inspire and guide both the Executive Leadership and the Senior Leadership Team through the application of Choose Love's vision, mission, and core principles, providing inclusive leadership. The Board Governance ensures that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for effective charity governance, whilst supporting and, where appropriate, challenging the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive.
The trustees ensure that the Board functions as a cohesive unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives. They act as ambassadors and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive, representing Choose Love's values and mission to stakeholders and the wider community.
We are looking to strengthen our existing board. Choose Love is seeking to recruit two additional trustees.
- TRUSTEE VACANCY ONE: TRUSTEE DEDICATED TO ADVANCING CHOOSE LOVE’S HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMMES
- TRUSTEE VACANCY TWO: TRUSTEE DEDICATED TO ADVANCING CHOOSE LOVE’S COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY
We are seeking trustees who are ready to do more than fulfil statutory requirements or attend scheduled meetings. The work of Choose Love, and the impact we strive to achieve, depends on trustees who are proactive, engaged, and generous with their time, expertise, and energy.
We encourage candidates who are willing to be accessible and responsive outside of formal board settings, whether that's by advising on urgent matters, attending events, mentoring staff or volunteers, or participating in advocacy and outreach activities. This role will involve reading and reflecting on reports and proposals in advance, giving thoughtful feedback, and being available for consultation as required.
Being a trustee at Choose Love is a dynamic commitment that extends beyond the boardroom. We are seeking individuals who will play an active role in shaping our vision, supporting our team, and ensuring the charity remains resilient and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.
We are pioneering a new movement in humanitarian aid: fast, flexible, transparent and accountable.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Loughborough Students’ Union as a Trustee
Unremunerated / Voluntary Role (reasonable expenses covered)
Closing date: Monday 17 November 2025
Help us deliver and evolve an award-winning student experience
Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) is one of the most successful and respected Students’ Unions in the UK, home to exceptional student leadership, award-winning events, and a vibrant community that empowers every student to reach their potential.
We’re now looking for innovative and passionate Trustees to help guide LSU into its next chapter -delivering on our new three-year strategy (2025–28), which focuses on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and ensuring that we remain both environmentally and economically sustainable.
Why join us?
Becoming a Trustee at LSU means playing a central role in shaping one of the UK’s leading student organisations. You’ll join a dynamic and skilled Board that:
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Provides strategic oversight and challenge to ensure LSU thrives long-term
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Supports bold decision-making, innovation, and positive cultural change
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Upholds the highest standards in governance, sustainability, and inclusion
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Helps us maximise opportunities to enhance the Loughborough student experience
You’ll gain unique exposure to charity governance, strategy, and leadership in a nationally recognised organisation while making a tangible difference to over 19,000 students.
We are looking for Trustees with expertise in HR and Talent Management and in Finance to join our Board. Our immediate priority is appointing a Trustee with strong HR and people leadership experience, with an additional vacancy for a Trustee bringing financial expertise. Both roles will contribute innovative thinking, strategic challenge, and support to help drive LSU’s continued success.
If you’re curious, strategic, and not afraid to challenge the status quo, we’d love to hear from you.
Our commitment to equity
Loughborough Students’ Union is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, religion, sexuality, transgender status and working patterns. We are keen to have a Board that appropriately represents all the communities we serve as an organisation.
Interviews will be held on Monday 1st and Friday 5th December 2025, via MSTeams.
Lay Trustee roles are appointed for a three-year term and can serve a maximum of two terms. For more information about the role please see the Trustee Role Profile (click on How to Apply and the file is located under Application Resources).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a passionate, mission-driven charity working to protect and restore nature across Tees Valley and beyond. Through our nature reserves, community engagement, and advocacy, we empower people of all ages to connect with wildlife and take action for the environment. We are looking for a new Trustees to support the charity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a you to lend knowledge and expertise to inform strategic leadership to support the Trust’s governance and long-term impact.
Trustees drive our strategic direction, offering guidance, support and constructive challenge to the CEO. As passionate ambassadors for our work, they leverage networks to influence key partners and secure vital funding. Drawing on their expertise, they collaborate to position the charity for success in delivering strategic priorities. With strategic vision, independent judgement and commitment, our Trustees steer the Trust through
Trustees responsibilities
- Shape the Trust’s strategic vision, ensuring alignment with our goals and values
- Provide constructive challenge and support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
- Act as an ambassador, building relationships with partners, funders, and community groups
- Offer professional expertise to strengthen governance, policy development, and decision-making
- Commit to upholding charity law and the highest standards of integrity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Freeways and Freeways Trust, as part of their business plan for expansion, have an exciting opportunity for new Trustees to join our Board/s based at Abbots Leigh, Bristol. This is a voluntary role and will require commitment for approximately 8 hours each month.
About us:
Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of supported living services and residential care. The aim of our services is to support people to become as independent as possible by helping them make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community. We fundamentally believe that all individuals should be treated with respect and supported to be valued members of our communities irrespective of their ability.
Freeways Trust own, manage and maintain the majority of properties that Freeways use.
The role of Trustee:
As a Trustee, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of Freeways and/or Freeways Trust. You will play a vital role in ensuring our charities continue to evolve. You will be part of a team that is not just providing care but actively campaigning for the rights and inclusion of people with learning disabilities, helping them to live fulfilling and happy lives. Your skills and passion would directly contribute to a cause that is both essential and deeply rewarding.
As part of the Board of Trustees you will provide sound governance, strategic oversight, guidance and support to further the charitable aims and objectives. See role description for further details.
We are looking for a range of skills and experience particularly in the following areas (but not limited to):
- Finance (at a senior management/director level)
- Property development and/or construction
- Care or health sector experience (including psychology/psychiatry)
We would also welcome applicants with skills and experience in:
- IT/systems
- Marketing/PR/communications
- Commissioning experience
- Local government experience (including social work)
- Charity sector experience
- Business development
Other skills and abilities we are looking for in our Trustee:
- A commitment to the charities and their business aims and values.
- A commitment to devote the necessary time and effort.
- Strategic vision.
- Good, independent judgment and decision-making skills.
- An ability to think creatively.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- An ability to work effectively as a team member.
In return for your commitment, as a Trustee you will have the opportunity to:
- Make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities.
- Extend your network and enhance your influencing and leadership skills.
- Demonstrate your leadership skills to future employers.
- Work alongside highly experienced board professionals.
- Receive training and development in areas such as governance, leadership and safeguarding.
- Benefit from a tailored induction.
- Be reimbursed reasonable travel expenses.
We recognise that a diverse board brings new perspectives, improves governance and demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusion, therefore we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
To support working applicants the Trustee meetings are generally held every two months via zoom in the early evenings; with two per year being in-person meetings. There may be a requirement to provide some additional support outside these meetings which can also be done virtually and should not exceed more than 8 hours per month.
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Initial interview date: TBC
All Trustees must complete a range of statutory and regulatory background checks including enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check.
For more information about Freeways and the valuable work we do, please visit our website.
If you have the requirements listed to become our Trustee, please apply today. We would love to hear from you!
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Are you looking to put your experience, knowledge and skills to use in a unique challenging and exciting charitable environment? Then why not consider becoming a Trustee of Portsmouth Historic Quarter.
What will you be doing?
We look to new Trustees who join our Board to maintain and continue to build upon our capacity and diversity. We are a skills-based Board, with Trustees having one or more identified skills, which are relevant to the nature of PHQ and our key areas of operation. We are particularly looking for the following skills and experience:
- Commercial property experience, either in surveying or lettings and commercial property management.
- Financial management (at Finance Director level or above) incorporating astrong background in audit management and oversight.
- Gosport residents with experience of the local commercial, political or heritagelandscapes.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a range of backgrounds and experiences as part of our commitment to broaden the diversity of our Board. Previous Trustee experience is not necessary.
What are we looking for?
We are keen to hear from you if you can demonstrate:
Knowledge & Experience:
- The ability to provide strategic oversight and advice, valuating the risks and opportunities in your area of expertise/experience for other Trustees to enable them to engage in an informed way.
- Experience in driving and evaluating organisation delivery and improvement.
- You can draw on your knowledge, contacts and networks to support the work of PHQ.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strategic and creative thinking.
- Ability to provide effective support and challenge in a Board setting.
- Ability to probe facts, challenge assumptions, and identify advantages and disadvantages of proposals.
- Work effectively as part of a team taking an active role in discussions and decisions.
Essential qualities:
- Commitment to PHQ's mission, strategy and values.
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to be an effective Trustee.
- Good, independent judgement and willingness to express your views.
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity.
What difference will you make?
You will shape the strategy of PHQ and monitor progress on the delivery of that strategy, providing support, challenge and advice to a small executive management team. Each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. They should be ambassadors for PHQ, safeguarding our values and good name.
Before you apply
We would like applicants to tell us how they think they would support the work of PHQ.
PHQ is dedicated to creating authentic, educational and enjoyable places, experiences and opportunities that celebrate maritime history.




The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (the Institute or NIESR) is one of Britain’s leading independent policy and research institutes dedicated to understanding the economic and social forces that shape people’s lives.
NIESR has a long-standing reputation for accurate, authoritative analysis founded on excellent research, and for bringing its insights to bear on the issues of the day. As such, it acts to bring together an array of policymakers, academics, the media and other research institutes, and plays a pivotal role in both national and international policy debates.
We are seeking to appoint up to three trustees to join the Institute’s Council of Management and are seeking individuals with backgrounds in HR, leadership within an SME professional services context, or economic research.
Our Trustees are responsible for overseeing the management of the Institute, including approving strategy, operational plans and budgets, monitoring organisational performance, managing the Institute’s principal risks and ensuring the fulfilment of the Institute’s charitable objectives. The time commitment for a trustee is the equivalent of between half a day and a day a month. The role is not remunerated.
Full details of the role and responsibilities of a trustee can be found in our Trustee Candidate Pack attached.
The skills and experience that we are looking for are:
Experience
- An individual with senior HR expertise, preferably in a context where professional staff are the key asset of an organisation; OR
- Someone with leadership experience in a small-to-medium sized organisation, preferably within a professional services context and in an economics-related field; OR
- An internationally-renowned academic with research interests aligned to the work of the Institute.
Skills and abilities
- An understanding and appreciation of the work of NIESR and its importance to public policy.
- The ability to act with credibility and authority in the role as trustee, preferably with experience of working in a governance or board context.
- Fully able to commit to attendance of Council meetings and relevant sub-committee meetings.
- Objectivity, fairness, independence of mind, integrity, wisdom, discretion and good judgement.
- Strategic vision and the ability to focus on practical issues.
- Readiness to make and be accountable for decisions.
- A willingness to attend other NIESR events and engage with NIESR publications and output.
To apply
To apply for a trustee position at NIESR, please send:
- A tailored CV of no more than two pages; and
- A supporting statement of no more than one side of A4 setting out how you meet the skills and experience criteria outlined above.
Your statement should detail your relevant experience, ensuring it is aligned with the role description and person specification above, and providing specific evidence demonstrating how you meet the criteria. Your statement should also highlight your interest in the work of the Institute and your motivation for joining our Council of Management.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our board to ensure the Institute benefits — at board level — from a broader range of perspectives, more creativity in generating ideas and solutions, and to improve decision-making. In addition to finding individuals with the specific skills outlined above, we would especially welcome applications from women, who are under-represented on our board.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Use your skills and experience in supporting vulnerable groups to help drive forward our locally focused endowed foundation. Our purpose is to provide funding to relieve financial, physical and emotional hardship.
What will you be doing?
This is a great opportunity for someone keen to use their professional experience in supporting vulnerable groups to help drive forward the work of a locally focused endowed foundation. Our purpose is to provide funding to relieve the burden of financial, physical and emotional hardship in our local community of Hampton, Teddington, Twickenham and Whitton.
The perception of Richmond Upon Thames as a wealthy borough masks high levels of need and disadvantage. That means that support for those in need locally rarely comes from outside the borough which in turn means the work of local funders and voluntary sector organisations, like Hampton Fund, is critical. Our endowment of £60m+ enables us to make grants to both individuals and community organisations of £2m-£2.5m pa.
We wish to appoint a new trustee who will have the enthusiasm, time and commitment to contribute to the work of the charity as it delivers an ambitious new three-year strategy. You will be involved in making decisions on a wide range of issues, influencing the development of our work and bringing about change. We are specifically seeking a trustee with professional experience in any aspect of social care for vulnerable groups relevant to our grant making. This could, for example, be in the areas of cost-of-living support, health, social work or children’s services.
It is hoped that the candidate will have a connection to our area of benefit through either their daily life or work.
It is not necessary to have previous board committee experience as training will be provided. We encourage applications from people with a range of life experiences, ages and backgrounds.
What are we looking for?
Professional experience and expertise in a relevant aspect of social care to that of our grant making.
We are looking for someone with a good current knowledge of social care infrastructure and systems across either the statutory or voluntary sector, or both. This could, for example, be in the areas of cost-of-living support, health, social work or children’s services.
It is expected that Trustees will either live, work or have another connection to our area of benefit. It is not necessary to have previous board committee experience as training will be provided.
Personal Qualities
- Empathy with the aims of the charity.
- The ability to think broadly and objectively: trustees are involved in making decisions on a wide range of issues.
- An understanding of the voluntary sector and the needs of voluntary sector organisations.
- An understanding of the broader issues around poverty and disadvantage.
- The ability to get on with people and work collaboratively.
- To act as an ambassador for the charity when attending external meetings and events as a trustee.
- To be discreet and respect confidentiality in all matters related to the charity’s activities.
Additional Information
- Trustees do not receive any remuneration, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- The appointment is normally for a period of five years and a Trustee can serve no more than two terms of office, i.e. ten years.
What difference will you make?
As a trustee with experience in supporting vulnerable groups, you will be involved in making decisions on a wide range of issues, influencing the development of our work and bringing about change.
Before you apply
Contact us via the Reach platform to apply.
Closing date for applications is Friday 7th November.
Interviews are likely to be held the week commencing 17th November 2025.
Our vision is to build an empowered, resilient and compassionate community where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
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Join Us as a Trustee and Make a Real Difference!
Marches Family Network is a unique charity supporting disabled children and young people age 3–25 across Herefordshire. We provide vital respite, play, and social opportunities, as well as family sessions that build support networks and strengthen community connections.
We are now looking for new Trustees to join our passionate Board and help shape the future of our charity.
What does being a Trustee involve?
· Bringing your skills, knowledge, and experience to guide our strategic direction.
· Supporting our dedicated team to ensure we deliver high-quality, inclusive services.
· Acting as an ambassador for Marches Family Network and the families we support.
· Attending Board meetings - these are currently held monthly in Hereford.
Who are we looking for?
You don’t need previous trustee experience – we welcome people from all backgrounds! We’re particularly interested in hearing from those with skills in:
· Finance, HR, or fundraising
· Marketing and communications
· Safeguarding and inclusion
· Experience of disability, care, or education (professional or lived experience)
Most importantly, we want people who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of disabled children and young people.
What will you gain?
· The opportunity to give back to your community.
· A chance to develop new skills and leadership experience.
· The reward of knowing you are helping young people thrive.
�� Interested?
For more information or an informal chat and/or application form, please contact Mrs Rae Chambers
�� Help us ensure every child and young person has the same opportunities as their peers – become a Trustee today!
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