Do you want to use your finance expertise to help promote the protection of people from, and the prevention of sexual crime?

Safer Living Foundation is a registered charity focused on reducing sexual offending and re-offending through rehabilitative and preventative initiatives. We are currently seeking a new Treasurer to help guide the charity’s finances as we grow and develop. Our Trustees set our strategic direction and ensure we are having the greatest impact possible. They are instrumental in providing the governance that supports the organisation to thrive.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge. The Treasurer will:

• Present financial reports to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity’s financial position
• advise the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
• Oversee the scrutiny of annual accounts.

The board meets at least six times a year in Nottingham and the finance committee meet once per month via teams.

How to Apply

Reach volunteering are supporting Safer Living Foundation with their recruitment and applications should be made via Reach in the first instance. Please email [email protected] and provide your CV, along with a covering letter stating why you wish to work for the organisation, how your skills would add value to the board and any other relevant information.

People's Health Trust - Trustee

We are looking to recruit a Trustee to join our Board and support its work on overseeing the finances of the Trust.

What we do

People’s Health Trust is a charity addressing health inequalities in England, Scotland and Wales. We work to ensure that where you live does not unfairly reduce the length of your life, or the quality of your health.

Our work focuses on:

• Funding and support for communities
• Using our evidence and learning to influence change locally and nationally
• Working with our networks of funded partners to offer support, shape our programmes and policy, and ensure their voices are well-represented with decision-makers.

The Trust’s work is centred around supporting local people to help make change happen; We work in partnership with local people and we don’t ‘do’ to them. We support them to create the changes they feel are needed to make their neighbourhoods even better places to grow, live, work and age.

The role

We are looking to recruit a Trustee to join our Board and support its work on overseeing the finances of the Trust. The ideal candidate will have strong governance and finance skills and experience, with particular knowledge and experience of finance and governance at a senior level in a charity or business environment and an interest in social justice.

Trustees meet for four three-hour Board meetings per year plus an away day.

In addition, this role requires the holder to join the Finance, Audit and Operations Committee, which meets three times per year (both sets of meetings are held during weekday working hours).

Our Board is not fully representative of Black, Asian or minority ethnic communities or disabled people and we would welcome hearing from you if you identify as a member of one or more of these groups.

We are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and other marginalised groups.

The closing date for applications: Monday 30 May 2022.
Interview date: TBC.

Bridge2Aid is looking for experienced, talented and committed people to join its established board of trustees. 

You will be joining this well-respected oral health training charity at a critical point in its history and will help shape the future of the organisation.

Meetings are held 4 times a year in Gloucestershire, London or remotely. There is always an option to join remotely. A board strategy meeting takes place every autumn. Trustees also provide mentorship and guidance to the CEO and the charity’s leadership team in the development of strategies and on governance on an ad-hoc basis, and act as an Ambassador for Bridge2Aid where possible.

Bridge2Aid are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience and expertise one of in the following areas:

• International development
• Fundraising, philanthropy and income generation

Previous experience of charity work is not essential but it is important that trustees have a genuine interest in Bridge2Aid’s work and can work well in a team environment.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Applications should be by CV and covering letter.

Please outline your interest in Bridge2Aid, your relevant voluntary sector and board experience as well as your fit with the role description. Please also include any conflicts of interest.

Bridge2Aid is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 5th June 2022.

Applications should be submitted via email to Shaenna Loughnane.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email by Friday 10th June 2022.

Virtual initial discussions will take place after this time in a mutually convenient time.

If you would like to speak to a member of Bridge2Aid’s Management Team or Board of Trustees in advance of submitting your application, please contact Shaenna on the email above.

Parentkind is a charity (turnover c.£1.5m) which represents over 12,500 Parent Teacher Associations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. These PTAs are supported to raise a staggering £122 million per year for their schools (£80 million during Covid) and the charity has huge ambitions to grow the number of PTAs across the UK and support them to collectively raise a quarter of a billion to directly impact the young people in their schools.

The charity is the representative voice of parents, guardians and carers with educational responsibility and has been a go-to source for government and other key educational stakeholders, including during the Covid-19 pandemic where we collated and represented parents’ views on diverse topics such as mask-wearing in school and pupils sitting exams.

We champion the role of those with parental responsibility in their child’s education through our research and by influencing senior education policymakers and legislators such as MPs, education unions and government officials. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a measurable impact on our children and young people and their education. It has also changed the relationships between schools and homes. Moving forward, Parentkind is uniquely positioned to represent the voice of parents and carers at local, national and government level.

While the turnover of the charity is lean at the centre, the impact of the charity is significantly large, and our work ensures parent and carer voices are heard at a local, regional, and national level. The evidence is clear that parental participation in education benefits children in schools and society as a whole and increases the opportunities for social mobility for our younger generations.

The Trustees and the Parentkind team have collaborated to create a new strategy with a focus on our four strategic pillars – Growth, Inclusivity, Credibility and Collaboration.

Parentkind currently supports 12,500 PTAs in schools. Our ambition is to increase this number significantly and to work in partnership to ensure parental participation is fully diverse and inclusive. We will actively ensure that schools in under-represented communities are part of our membership and have access to third-party funding. We want to ensure we are active across all geographical areas in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and that our support and communications are inclusive and resonate with all who have parental responsibility.

During the last two years, we have been more active than ever in the media and have built a reputation as a credible voice within the Department for Education and equivalents across the nation.

We now want to build on this to be a thought leader; gathering compelling research and ensuring we spread our message of parental participation and its benefits.

We will also continue to empower PTAs to promote their positive outcomes and inspire parents and educators locally and nationally.

As we enter an exciting phase of Parentkind’s history, we are looking to appoint a new Treasurer to chair our Money & Risk sub-committee and two new Trustees to come on board.

In particular:

For the Treasurer, we are looking for a financially qualified professional with an understanding of the charity sector.

For our new Trustees, given we are looking to grow our membership we are keen to have a membership professional who has experience in growing, retaining, engaging, and motivating membership.

In line with our new strategy, we are looking for one of our new Trustees to bring experience in policy influencing and public relations to help us ensure the voice of those with a parenting role is heard.

We provide training and support and encourage first-time Trustees to apply. We value inclusivity and actively encourage people from all backgrounds and cultures to apply.

We have four main board meetings a year held in central London, and three sub-committees (People & Governance, Impact and Money & Risk), Trustees are expected to serve on one subcommittee. We have an annual strategy away day once a year. Currently, we are moving toward having our sub-committees take place on the same day as the board meetings.

Closing date: Monday 6th June 2022

Please click ‘Apply via website’ to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and to contact the advising consultants to discuss this role in more detail.

The Change Project was established in 2017 to change harmful relationships to create positive futures for children, victims, and perpetrators.

1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men experience domestic abuse every year. This equates to two million people in the UK – these are only the figures that are reported to health and the police and do not estimate the abuse behind closed doors.

It is estimated that 130,000 children live in abusive homes.

The Change Project was created to support people to achieve a life free of abuse. We aim to achieve this through increasing the safety of victims, changing the behaviour of perpetrators, reducing the impact of domestic violence for future generations, and educating professionals and the public about domestic abuse.

The Change Project’s services include:

• Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme: a RESPECT accredited, 27-week structured group programme, designed to engage perpetrators and work with them to understand their behaviour.
• The Change Hub: addresses domestic abuse in the community. Domestic Violence Awareness Practitioners deliver one-to-one behaviour change interventions matched to the level of risk and the client’s individual circumstances.
• Centre Counselling: provides counselling to families, couples, and individuals to promote wellbeing through healthy relationships. We address sexual problems through counselling and psychosexual therapy covering all aspects of relationships.

The Change Project’s influence in the field of domestic abuse has continued to grow, but our work is not done. There are more than 100,000 people in the UK at imminent risk of serious injury. Services rightly need to focus on meeting the needs of victims, but this means only 1% of perpetrators get specialist intervention that might help prevent future abusive behaviour.

We are now looking to grow our board through the appointment of a new Chair and two trustees.

The Covid-19 pandemic has been challenging, creating a “perfect storm” for an increase in domestic abuse related incidents, and thus more people needing our services.

Regrettably, unable to continue many services during the pandemic lockdown, the charity experienced a decline in income and the size of our organisation was downsized.

As we continue to rebuild with a desire to scale, grow, and have a greater impact, we are looking for a new Chair and trustees who can support us to create our next strategy. The focus will be on growing our organisation, responding to national need, expanding our services, establishing our brand, and extending our reputation for quality.

To achieve this, we are looking for a Chair who can lead us in our next strategic phase, bring strong understanding of charity governance and a commercial lens to our organisation.

For our new trustees, we are interested in people who bring a wealth of experiences including, but not limited to, a domestic abuse specialist, commissioning and contracting, safeguarding, legal and HR. We are looking for a highly committed and a more diverse board who can support us to achieve growth and impact while also diversify our income.

The board meets quarterly in the evening for 1.5 hours. Currently, the board meets virtually but would like to have a mix of face to face and virtual in the future. The expected time commitment for the Chair is 1-2 days per month, while for trustees this is expected to be half a day a month.

Closing date:  9 a.m. Monday 6th June 2022

Please click 'Apply via website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners and contact the advising consultants for further information about this role.

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and one of the country’s major charities, with a turnover of around £95 million. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.

Our head office is in London, and we have national offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and a network of regional offices and volunteer-run branches across the UK. As well as adult services and schools, we run a range of programmes, have dedicated diagnostic services and run specialist helplines. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws. And we improve public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face.

Over the last two years, we have achieved much to be proud of – as well as continuing to provide support and guidance to tens of thousands of autistic people and their families through the Covid-19 crisis. We opened a new school and services across the UK, we developed our existing services and launched them online, to continue to support people who’d otherwise have been isolated during the pandemic. We had important policy wins, including on getting more autistic people access to vital blue badges and seeing the first NHS autism diagnosis data published. We have continued to invest in our digital transformation with a new website and new digital care management tool and last year we appointed a new Chair to lead our Board, Dr Steve Ladyman.

We’re continuing to advocate on longstanding issues such as social care funding, and campaign for what autistic people need to see in the forthcoming autism strategy in England and its equivalent in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We’re also growing our branch network – including national online branches – and we’ve begun work on a new mental health programme combining research, digital guidance and policy influencing.

This is a truly transformational and vital time to be part of our charity as we look to create a new organisational strategy with our new Chair.

Looking to the future, we’ll be developing a new strategy as we head towards our charity’s 60th anniversary later this year.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved – but there’s always more to be done. As the economic, social, and political landscape changes, our strategy must evolve to reflect changes. We need to ensure we continue to increase our fundraising and commercial activities to deliver the scale of impact required.

We’re looking for a new trustee to join our board to help us navigate the future challenges and in particular we are looking for this individual to play a role on the board as a trustee with safeguarding expertise. With this in mind we are looking for people who have an expertise and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in multi-faceted organisations, this could be in adult or children’s social care, education, health or the charity and/or private sectors.

We’re keen to ensure our board is diverse in every way and we’re committed to ensuring our Trustees reflect our society, our charity and the people we represent and support. We welcome applications from autistic people, their families and carers. To achieve greater diversity, we’re actively encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and regions.

We’re looking for people who can provide strategic direction, appropriate oversight, scrutiny, challenge, leadership and passion to support our development.

The National Autistic Society Board meets four times with one overnight strategy away day every year. We expect our Trustees to join one sub-committee which also meets four times a year. All our meetings are currently virtual, and, in the future, we expect that we’ll have a blended mix of face-to-face and virtual meetings. We expect the time commitment overall to be one to two days per month.

Closing date: Monday 4th July 2022

Please click 'Apply via Website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and contact the advising consultants for further information about this role.

Looking to become a charity treasurer trustee?

Do you have a financial background and interest in the charity sector or Tibet? Would you like to make a valuable difference using your finance skills and experience? If you do, then don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

We are looking for a new treasurer trustee for our Board (a voluntary position). As a treasurer, you will have significant professional experience working in a financial setting and be sympathetic to the operations of a charity. Your main duties will be to oversee the charity’s finances, ensure best practice is followed, to support the CEO in preparing budgets and financial reports, and to advise other trustees on financial matters. It would be useful if you were a qualified accountant, but the most important attribute is your knowledge and understanding of financial good practice.

As a trustee, you will be a custodian of our vision, mission and values. You will provide an external viewpoint to help us maximise our potential. Using your skills, experience and contacts, you will actively participate in the advancement and growth of the charity.

If this sounds like something you would enjoy, it would be great to hear from you. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and/or have experience of the work we do and the people we work with.

A more detailed breakdown of responsibilities is given on our Job Description.

Background: Founded in 1959, Tibet Relief Fund is a well-established and dynamic charity that empowers Tibetans to build sustainable communities and better futures through education and innovative practical grassroots initiatives. We work closely with a number of partner organisations, mainly in India and Nepal, and run an active sponsorship programme. 

Statement on diversity: Tibet Relief Fund is committed to valuing diversity and equality of opportunity for employment, career and personal development. We believe that people from different backgrounds bring perspectives and skills that create fresh ideas, thinking and approaches that make the way work is undertaken more effective and efficient. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. 

Statement on safeguarding: Tibet Relief Fund is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process, in accordance with this commitment and our Safeguarding Policy.

Hours: Board meetings are generally held four times a year. In addition to the quarterly board meetings, there will be additional meetings and communication with the CEO. Sometimes, you will also be asked to help or advise on matters relating to your areas of expertise. 

Term: Three years; for not more than two consecutive terms. 

Salary: This position is voluntary, with no remuneration. Reasonable travel and other out of pocket expenses incurred whilst carrying out this role will be covered. 

Interested? 

To apply, please email your CV along with a covering letter outlining in no more than 500 words your core skills and why you would strengthen our board.

Deadline for applications: Midday, Monday 13th June 

First Rung has a great opportunity to lead the board in supporting more young people into positive destinations.

Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed

Location: North London

Time commitment: 4 Board meetings per year. Additionally, the Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive and also represent the Charity at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.

Reporting: Reporting to Board of Trustees (Executive Committee)

Core Objectives of the Role

1. The Chair will hold the Board and Senior Management Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.

2. The Chair will also support the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives. He or she will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive.

Essential Experience Requirements for the role

• Operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation

• Successful track record of achievement through their career

• Charity governance and working with or part of a Board of Trustees

• External representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders

• Planning, chairing and overseeing follow through of Board meetings and events

Essential Knowledge and skills

• Broad understanding of the Civil Society sector and current issues impacting it

• Financial management and a sound understanding of charity finance issues

• Good understanding of charity governance statutory requirements

• Strong understanding of existing and potential funding

• Good understanding of Ofsted inspection requirements including re governance Terms of engagement for this role

• The charity’s Chair (and board members) will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term.

• In addition to chairing the main Board meetings, the Chair has the right to attend the three sub-committees, which all meet quarterly.

How to apply

Please see the candidate pack 

We look forward to receiving your CV and a personal statement (max 750 words) evidencing your key achievements and the skills and behaviours you could bring to this role. 

Application window closes: 6 th June 2022

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences.

Please note, should we receive high volumes of applications, First Rung will reserve the right to close the application window earlier than stated above.

We are looking for new Trustees to join the Middlesex Association for the Blind.

Who are we?

The Middlesex Association for the Blind is a charity which has been supporting people with a visual impairment since 1922. We provide a range of services tailored to promoting independence and wellbeing of residents who are blind or partially sighted in northern and western boroughs of London.

We are looking for two new Trustees and we are particularly interested in applicants with:

• Knowledge of challenges of living with sight loss
• Expertise in social media and digital technology.

We are committed to diverse representation and encourage applications from anyone, regardless of age, background, formal education or cultural heritage. Previous Board or Trustee experience isn’t needed. Your passion, energy and commitment to help is more important.

● Are you an enthusiastic and creative individual who enjoys a challenge?
● Do you want to be part of a team determined to grow the reach and impact of the organisation?
● Do you have the time to commit to helping us grow the impact of MAB?

We would be particularly interested to hear from you if you have knowledge or expertise in:
● Social media and digital technology
● Marketing, communications and public relations
● The challenges of living with sight loss
In addition to the above, knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage:
● Developing and growing an organisation
● Human resources and people management
● Commissioning or providing services
● Local government affairs
● Governance

With regards to the time that you are expected to commit to MAB, there are four board meetings a year. These are held in north London over an afternoon or via Zoom. We cover any reasonable expenses in terms of travel.

To apply please tell us why you’d like to join MAB’s Board, what relevant skills or experience you can bring, and why and how you think MAB’s work can make a difference.

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Sunday 12th June 2022.

Why be a Trustee for Lancashire Women? Lancashire Women (LW) is a progressive charity working alongside women to support and enable them to feel confident in who they are and feel they can transform their lives and achieve their potential. If you are interested in supporting our organisation in this work, then come and join us. We are more than just a charity.

As the Treasurer you will be responsible for monitoring the financial standing of the charity working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Finance Director (FD) regarding cash flow, forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.

Detailed information about the role can be found in the attachment below.

Do you have a passion for the Arts and a commitment to supporting the organisation through it's next stages of growth and development?

The Artspace board is looking to recruit people with the following...
- Experience in HR
- Teaching / Working in schools experience
- Experience in successful fundraising
- Experience working in the health sector

Do you live in Lancashire or have Lancashire roots and feel passionately about the work we do in our county? If this sounds like you, get in touch and find out more about becoming a Lancashire Women Trustee.

Why be a Trustee for Lancashire Women?

Lancashire women are a progressive charity who live and breathe their ethos and values both internally and externally, ensuring we are able to have the best impact within our local communities. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can see the impact you are having on a daily basis then come and join us. We are more than just a charity. The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive.

Detailed information about the role can be found in the attachment below.

The Fountain Therapy Trust is a group of Christians who offer affordable, professional counselling.  Based in SW London, it gained charity status in 2020. We are looking to recruit a qualified accountant to join our board of Trustees. Ideally you will have Board level or senior management experience, with an appreciation of strategy, development of funding and grant applications. 

Our ethos is rooted in a Christian heritage, and so you will be asked  to agree to the FTT statement of faith.

Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) is seeking someone who has financial and accountancy experience and is passionate about arts and culture, to join our Charity Board of Trustees.

We believe that dance is for everyone. As a registered charity (1111641) we are dedicated to transforming lives through dance. Based in our wonderful historic seafront building, just off Westover Road in Bournemouth, we have two dance studios for classes and rehearsals and a 197-seat theatre. 

In our building and in public spaces across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, PDSW offers residents and visitors myriad opportunities to dance and watch high quality, live or digital dance performances from all cultures. We work with local communities, people living with disabilities or ill health and world-class choreographers and dancers as well as support local businesses. We aim to welcome everyone by opening doors, holding hands and ensuring that people can see themselves across our work.

We are a creative centre of excellence for professional work and talent development across the South West and wider UK. Our aim is for all people and body types to be visible throughout all our work; this is reflected in our programme of live and online shows, community work and weekly dance classes.

We are proud of our diverse Board and encourage you to apply to add your voice and experience to it. You don’t need previous experience on a Board as we will provide induction and support. 

If you would be interested in this opportunity, please find further information about the role of the PDSW Trustee, including time commitment and preferred skills/interests, via the website link provided.

Fusion is a leading Sports, Leisure and Fitness operator. A registered charity, the company mission is to provide inclusive and accessible sport and leisure for health, vitality and well-being to local communities. Fusion manages a diverse portfolio of facilities across the country. Over the past 10 years, we have completed over £170m of investment together with our partners to improve local facilities and ultimately to increase participation.

Fusion Lifestyle is recruiting suitably experienced volunteers to join our Board of Trustees to provide high level governance to the organisation and to support the executive team with our corporate strategic direction.

What will you be doing?

As a Trustee you would be expected to be able to commit to attending quarterly board meetings in London, additional sub-committee meetings and other ad-hoc strategic meetings which are likely to be once to twice per year.

This is an unremunerated role, reasonable expenses from a UK base are covered. 

What are we looking for?

You will have an interest in what we do and will also bring with you any number of business skills and experience, including from other commercial and/or charity sectors. We are particularly keen to recruit volunteers with a proven track record in business or a relevant profession at a senior management level. Candidates with an understanding of audit and risk frameworks, business, financial and commercial acumen, and/or organisational development experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

What difference will you make?

Our board helps us to bring our mission to life - guiding us to bring health and wellbeing to the communities we serve.

Your effort will help to bring diverse groups together in local communities across the country and aid in the employment of thousands of people with local jobs that are flexible, socially positive, and with transferable skills for future employment.  We have an excellent workplace learning program that helps to bring those further from work and learning opportunities back into the workforce as well as the possibility of gaining industry accredited qualifications or even Bachelors and Masters level degrees.

Before you apply

Please contact Reach in the first instance.

Longlisted candidates will be invited to an informal "Zoom" style meeting with the CEO and Recruitment Lead, and the shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with the board for a final interview.