Voluntary Charity Suppliers Volunteer Roles

Lead the board of a newly evolved organisation, bringing together a group of like-minded charities across North West London with the aim to create access to responsive, fully-integrated, quality and culturally-appropriate support that reduce health inequalities and ensures residents stay independent and in control of their lives.

• Location: North West London
• Salary: Reasonable expenses paid
• Closing date: Monday 20th May

Who we are.

3ST – Third Sector Together – is a group of like-minded charities that have been working together since 2019 across the eight boroughs of North West London: Harrow, Hillingdon, Brent, Hounslow, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster.

Third sector organisations have long been valued, vital partners to the public sector in the delivery of support and services to communities and individuals, both in day-to-day life and in times of crisis.

The changing strategic and funding landscape is presenting new challenges and opportunities for the third sector. Alongside the widely recognised increased competition for funding, these changes are also bringing about more significant opportunities to influence future service development and forward strategy, particularly within the health and social care sector.

The increasing regionalisation of funding and strategic planning means that individual organisations are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain effective relationships across the vast array of commissioners and organisations now present in the marketplace.

3ST has been formed primarily to provide a strategic and commissioning link between the voluntary and community (third) sector and the Integrated Care System within the NHS across the North West London region. 3ST aims to be a strong, recognisable group able to represent the sector’s voice and interests at a local and regional level and to maximise the opportunities presented by the NHS’s Long Term Plan commitment to increased sector involvement. Our ambition is to act as a contract vehicle for the sector to demonstrate the impact of social models and provide effective management. We foster closer working with the ICS through collaboration with grassroots organisations that can support reach activities and co-production. We are in the process of planning to host a VSCE conference which will grow the 3ST members.

About the role.

Our Board is looking to appoint our first Independent Chair to lead us through a period of growth, developing relationships and defining our future strategic vision. We are looking for someone who has led complex organisations, with strong communication skills with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and who has experience of chairing complex meetings with an inclusive style.

Who we are looking for.

Our Independent Chair will be an ambassador for the organisation, proactively building relationships across NW London Integrated Care System and our members and promoting the third sector’s role in population health management alongside our executive team. It would be beneficial if our new Chair has experience in the health, social care or the voluntary or public sectors, whilst being commercial, strategic and a champion for the needs and views of NW London residents. Our MD, Fiona Hill and the executive team (leaders of our member organisations) will come together with our Chair and liaise to provide leadership, advice and guidance to ensure we are working collaboratively with our members, ICS, and residents at the heart of our decision making.

Our Board, including our legacy partners from H4ALL and our elected members, come together and meet six times a year for two hours plus an annual strategy day. We expect the overall time commitment to be the equivalent of c.2 days a month which will include, liaising with our MD and executive, working with our Board and Members, and building relationships with our ICS colleagues.

The eight boroughs we are active in are diverse in many ways, and we want to continue ensuring our Board represents our society and the people we work with every day.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close Monday 20th May 2024. 

Location: Surrey and Sussex

Who we are

YMCA DownsLink Group operates across Surrey and Sussex helping children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. Each year we support thousands of children and young people up to the age of 25, providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional and mental health and well-being.

With a turnover of approximately £17million, 370 people and 80 volunteers we offer supported housing and sustaining accommodation, specialist information, advice and support and emotional health and well-being services.

Children and young people are at the heart of our thinking, and we are acutely aware of the challenges they face in our post-pandemic and economically uncertain world. Our services are needed now more than ever before, and our current three-year strategy will see us focus on ensuring we are strong, agile and responsive to meet their increasingly complex needs.

As we continue to focus on supporting positive change for children and young people, we seek two new Trustees to join us and actively contribute to this stage of our journey.

About the roles

Bringing your expertise and values that align to our own you’ll be energised by our strategic priorities of delivering psychologically informed services, amplifying youth voice and leadership and continuing to ensure we are a great place to work.

We are looking for two trustees; one who brings experience in a regulated housing environment and the other who is a strategic finance professional and financially qualified.

Alongside your professional expertise, you will be committed to ensuring children and young people’s voices and experiences help us in decision-making at all levels, are committed to learning, will ensure we continue to be an effective and financially sustainable organisation and are equitable, diverse and inclusive.

We welcome people of all faiths and those of none, although applicants must be prepared to respect and promote the founding Christian principles of the organisation.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 3rd June 2024.

Progress towards equality for autistic children and young people has been made and we’re proud of our role in this as a movement for change. But there is still more progress to be made. This is an opportunity to lead the board of a charity that is ensuring we live in a world where autistic children and young people can be themselves and realise their ambitions.

Location: London across several sites.

Applications close on Friday 31st May.

Who we are.

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We were established in 1997 by a group of families of autistic children who were concerned about the lack of appropriate provision for their children. Following a major capital fundraising campaign and a series of temporary locations and premises, Treehouse School and our charity moved into purpose-built accommodation in 2008, together creating the Pears National Centre for Autism Education. Since then, we have grown our education services opening Ambitious College, The Rise School and Spring School, and merging with St John’s College in September 2023, alongside extending our national influencing and enabling activities.

We run specialist education services and an award-winning employment programme, wherein children and young people are at the heart of our charity’s decision-making, policy work and campaigning. We also use our expertise to deliver training and consultancy to a wide range of organisations to improve awareness and understanding of autism. We want to help even more autistic children and young people to improve their quality of life and secure a fulfilling and rewarding future.

Even during the pandemic, we lived up to our name as we achieved so many goals and plans. We developed our Right from the Start toolkit, launched our Employ Autism campaign, and have grown and evolved.

We are experiencing an exciting period of growth. We were chosen to open a new school – Spring School which supports up to 90 pupils at capacity from ages 4-19 and we announced our merger with St John’s College. Although this is exciting, we have a battle on our hands as we call on the government to follow their solutions in the SEND Green Paper. We’re concerned that some of the proposals will make it even harder for autistic children to access education support and so we are asking for a public commitment from the government to fund support for children with SEND. There are more than twice as many children with SEND in schools and colleges now than there were in 2010, but the government has not set out what funding will be available to pay for the additional support they need.

We know there is an increasing need for mental health support across all schools. Everyone should be able to feel OK at school. But we know this isn’t the case for many autistic pupils. That’s why we created the Autistic and OK programme to empower autistic pupils to take control of their mental health and wellbeing, understand themselves and feel OK at school. Our guide is free for every single secondary school. But there is more for us to do, to continue to build and empower our communities to ensure autistic young people feel understood and accepted.

We recognise that there is still more to be done to grow and develop our important work, first outlined in our Time for Ambition 2021-2024 strategy and so we are extending this strategy for a further two years. Our aims continue to include ensuring autistic children and young people have an excellent and inclusive education, alongside striving for every autistic young person to have good careers education at school and in further and higher education, including experience of work. Autistic people need services that support good mental health by reducing isolation and so we want to ensure early intervention through signposting to specialist support. We aim to ensure peer networks are available alongside uplifting but realistic information tailored to autistic young people and their families. We also want to further develop our Ambitious Youth Network and continue to expand nationally to empower young people to connect with one another and to influence societal change.

Given we run schools, following a governance review in December 2019, we created our own Multi-Academy Trust – Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust (AaAST) which currently has two schools. We implemented several new changes to our governance including Joint Trustees and a joint committee structure wherein there are five trustees each of the Charity and Trust Boards and three Trustees who are Trustees of both Boards who serve as the joint Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer of the Charity and Trust. All Trustees of the Charity and Trust are members of a Joint Group Board Committee to ensure oversight of the Charity and Trust. How this works in practice is everyone meets together with a short meeting afterwards to discuss Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust.

Our new Chair.

Our current Chair, Neil Goulden, is approaching the end of his term in December 2024, and we are in search of our next Chair to lead our Board. We need a Chair who has extensive experience in modern board leadership, ensuring robust governance, and promoting collective strategic decision-making. We are looking for someone who is commercially astute, as we strive to drive our organisation’s continued growth, ambition, and development. We value a Chair who embodies credibility and adeptness in navigating complexity. The ability to work with others and build trusting relationships with a variety of stakeholders are key.

Our new Chair must be committed to making a meaningful impact and leading an organisation that empowers young autistic people during a pivotal period of change in our communities. We need a Chair who is an inclusive leader, fostering engagement, strategic thinking, and openness who will lead the board as an

exemplar of inclusivity. They must be supportive and challenging, creating opportunities for growth and positive impact.

It is vital that our new Chair works with the board to ensure that all voices are heard and will have an affinity for our mission to stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights, and create opportunities.

The new Chair will work with an established board and ambitious executive team that is ensuring our organisation is sustainable, evolving, innovative and impactful, and leads change whilst providing outstanding education to young autistic people.

The Board meets once a term and has an annual strategy away day. We expect the time commitment for the Chair to vary, and we would expect the equivalent on average of circa two days a month across various activities such as preparation for board meetings, reading board papers, regular conversation with the Chief Executive, ad hoc discussions with board members and the executive team, and attending events throughout the year.

Our board is diverse in many ways, including autistic people, who are part of our board, alongside a balance of gender, ethnicity, and age. We want to continue ensuring our Board represents our society and the people we work with every day.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close Friday 31st May. 

Central England Law Centre provides specialist legal support to clients in Coventry and Birmingham. We use our legal expertise to improve the lives of those who are often vulnerable and socially excluded due to poverty, illness or disability.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for up to three Trustees to join our Board. We are seeking applications from individuals who represent a range of backgrounds, and especially those with an interest in how embedding a knowledge of rights within communities can help reduce inequalities and challenge unfair systems, ultimately empowering people to live better lives.

As a member of our Board, your purpose is to work with other Trustees to form an effective governing body which holds the Law Centre senior leadership team to account for its work, providing leadership for all activities and performance of the organisation.

Alongside your fellow Trustees, your responsibilities will consist of:

• Shaping and agreeing the strategic direction of the organisation
• Monitoring and evaluating performance with the objective of fulfilling the Law Centre’s vision, mission and aims
• Safeguarding the Law Centre’s reputation, vision and mission
• Ensuring that the Law Centre remains financially stable, and is managing its assets effectively in pursuance of its objectives
• Overseeing compliance with all relevant legislation including employment, company, charity and health and safety law
• Ensuring all work is conducted within the framework of the Law Centre’s Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Assuming legal responsibility for the Law Centre’s staff and volunteers
• Acting as employer of the Law Centre’s staff

In undertaking these responsibilities, we would look to you to: 

• Prepare for and attend trustee meetings (1 main Board meeting per month, plus any meetings of sub-committees which you opt to join) 
• Understand and be fully committed to the vision, mission and aims of the Law Centre
• Lend your specific expertise either for one-off advice and projects or to work on a sub-committee
• Support all decisions following agreement by the Board
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality on all Law Centre matters

What are we looking for?

Our ideal Trustee would have: 

• A strong commitment to reducing inequalities and advancing social justice
• An understanding of the strategic, policy and political environments that affect the Law Centre’s work
• An understanding of the role of a Trustee, or a demonstrable willingness to learn
• A broad knowledge of leadership, management and charity governance
• An awareness of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• An ability to think strategically and challenge where necessary
• An effective and responsive communicator who is willing to speak their mind
• A team player who respects different views and can work with others
• An ability to build strong relationships and champion the Law Centre
• Willingness to devote sufficient time, preparation and effort require of a Trustee

We welcome interest from individuals who demonstrate a range of the above interests, skills and experiences. In addition, we would be particularly interested if you have any of specific expertise or knowledge of:

• HR and workforce development
• Governance and finance
• Legal Aid
• The voluntary and community sector

We are keen to diversify our Board membership and actively encourage applicants that will continue to build a Trustee Board that accurately reflects the diversity of communities the Law Centre serves. In keeping with our charitable objectives. Trustee roles are unremunerated.

What difference will you make?

You will have the opportunity to shape the current and future strategy of one of the Midland's largest and most influential advice charities. You will see first hand how the work of a committed group of staff and volunteers can change the lives not only of individual clients but also, of communities across the UK as a whole through the work we undertake in influencing policy makers and challenging legal decisions. We will look to you to guide us as we realise our strategic ambitions, bringing your unique set of skills, experience and knowledge to our table to valued trustees. We also offer opportunities for development - facilitating your learning should you have specific areas of charity governance that you are interested in exploring further. 

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. We will then get in touch to arrange a time to discuss your interest in the role and answer any questions you may have.

ILP is an ambitious charity, currently going through an exciting period of development and growth.  We are looking for a qualified accountant to act as treasurer and support our work by ensuring effective governance and financial management.

What will you be doing?

The role of the Treasurer is to maintain effective governance of ILP, ensure financial viability and ensure that the proper processes and procedures exist to maintain all financial records, decisions and delegations.

Key Responsibilities are set out on the attached document but include:

1. Strategic

• Advise on the implementation of ILP’s strategy and resources required;

2. Financial

• Advise the Board on financial matters;
• Present financial reports to the Board;
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts, annual budget and annual accounts;
• Support for recruitment of staff responsible for financial matters;
• Liaise with relevant professional advisors;
• Advise on financial policies and accounting procedures and controls;
• Support the Executive Director and other staff on some day-to-day financial duties.

3. Governance

• Ensure the charity is carrying out its purpose for the public benefit in accordance with the charity’s governing document and the law;
• Ensure financial stability and the proper investment of charity funds;

The expected time commitment is 4 hours per month including attendance at quarterly Board meetings either at our London office or virtually.  The term of office is 3 years, serving a maximum of 3 consecutive terms. The role is unpaid although reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

What are we looking for?

We welcome candidates who satisfy the following:

• Fully qualified chartered accountant or equivalent qualification with charity or similar accounting experience;
• Demonstrable skills in analysing financial proposals and accounts, and examining their consequences;
• Good, independent judgement;
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to effectively support the charity;
• Good communication and people management skills.Qualified accountant or equivalent ideally with Treasurer/charity experience

What difference will you make?

ILP is an alliance of talented and passionate lawyers drawn from diverse countries and cultures across the globe. We pull together teams of pro bono experts to support the policy and legal needs of marginalised communities.

A UK registered charity founded in 2005, we are staffed by a group of lawyers dedicated to using the law to achieve economic and environmental justice through strategic pro bono legal support. For nearly twenty years we have supported partners in more than 80 countries.

We are proud to have a diverse staff team from Africa, Asia and Europe, reflective of the communities we support. Our staff have extensive experience in our focus areas, as well as international law and development. We work primarily in the Global South, with active projects across sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe.

As a charity, our ultimate aim is to help our partners create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions.

Our vision is a just and sustainable world in which the law serves as a tool for those who need it most.

Before you apply

Applicants are requested to submit an updated CV of no more than three pages together with a cover letter of no more than two pages which concisely explains why you are interested in the role and how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification. 

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after 6 May and will be conducted by a small panel of staff/trustees. The current Treasurer and/or a trustee are happy to answer any questions you may have in advance.

Who we are 

Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) is South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector Interface.

Our dedicated team play a crucial role in being a source of knowledge, connecting partners, being a voice for the sector and supporting local organisations to build capacity. We want to build resilient and enabled communities to create a stronger, fairer, and more equitable South Lanarkshire with volunteers, Social Enterprises, and community organisations at its heart.

Our Board of Trustees are volunteers and provide strategic direction, offer advice, and ensure our work and activities continue to advance our objectives.

Who we need 

We are looking for several new trustees to join our board. We are currently looking for well-rounded board members with a mix of skills, experiences, and perspectives. No previous experience is necessary, and we want to welcome a range of applicants, especially from young professionals and community leaders.

Time commitment 

Board members are required to attend bi-monthly board meetings (either in person or virtually) along with our yearly Annual General Meeting. Additionally, you will support your fellow trustees and staff on an ad hoc basis.

This is an unpaid voluntary role, but we will pay travel expenses.

What’s in it for you 

• You will be positively contributing to the future of South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector

• Develop vital skills, knowledge, experience, and connections within the Third Sector. 

• Work alongside a committed and passionate team of trustees.

• Training and guidance provided, with 2-3 board development sessions each year.

How to apply  

We want to encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds. It’s important to us that we represent our local communities and that our board is diverse and infusing fresh perspectives and energy into our strategic planning.

You don’t need any previous board experience as we will provide necessary training.

To apply, just send a copy of your CV along with a short covering letter explaining why you’re applying and what you could bring to VASLan. We also welcome informal enquiries. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th May.

Cintre provides, residential care and supported living for adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. 

We are looking for new Trustees to join our already very talented board.

What will you be doing?

Cintre are a local charity with over 40 years’ experience providing, residential care, supported living and community-based support for adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Cintre delivers services primarily in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.  

Cintre is a value-based organisation that prides itself on creating a person-centred service where we work in partnership with our service users to offer choice, control and active participation in the service they receive both now and in the future

What we are looking for…

We are looking for a Trustee with Health and Social experience and expertise to join our Board of Trustees. 

You will be required:

• To advise and guide the Board on health and social care issues. 

Ideally you should have:

• Knowledge and understanding to maintain an oversight on the charity's activities at a strategic level with an interest in advising on health and social care.
• A good current understanding of charity framework in the UK;
• An interest and commitment to Cintre’s mission and objectives; and,
• A willingness to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies. 

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a Health and Social Care setting would be ideal, specifically in providing guidance to ensure that services can be compliant. 
• Experience with working with the Care Quality Commission and an understanding of the regulations. 
• Safeguarding Adults experience would be greatly valued, with the ability to share knowledge and provide support to ensure that the vulnerable adults we are responsible for are fully protected. 
• Knowledge to assist the charity in delivering Outstanding Care to our Service Users
• An understanding of the challenges faced by our service users who live with Autism or a Learning Disability. 

What difference will you make?

This is a voluntary position but by joining the Board at Cintre you will be part of an inclusive and user-led organisation. Your support will help enable us to grow and continue to provide the invaluable support we give to our service users across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Serving as a trustee is an excellent way to support a cause you’re passionate about. Volunteering as a trustee for Cintre will give you the opportunity to make a difference for people living with Autism and Mental Health challenges at a strategic level, using the charity's resources to effectively to tackle the challenges faced by these people. 

Before you apply

Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.

We would welcome a confidential discussion to discuss the role and what would be involved and how your skills would add value to the Board and any other information that you feel is relevant.

ACEVO is the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations, and we exist to help civil society leaders to make the biggest possible difference. For nearly 40 years we’ve been there to inspire and support our members by fostering connections, refining skills and building influence. ACEVO's network of over 1,700 individuals includes the leaders of every shape and size of civil society organisation and at every stage of the leadership journey.

More than a membership organisation, we are a strong, supportive community, and are often our members’ first port of call for help and advice from their peers.

Civil society is under greater pressure than ever before, from a range of sources, and we are proud that our response has been characterised by imagination and ambition. Our outgoing chair, Rosie Ferguson, has played a crucial role in strengthening and consolidating our position over the past few years, and as her term of office concludes she leaves a very strong legacy for her successor. But we also know that there’s no room for complacency, and we are looking for a new chair to take up the challenge of leading us into the next phase with energy, commitment and rigour.

Candidates will share our passionate commitment to the power of civil society, and our vision for extending and deepening our reach within the sector. A skilled governance practitioner, able to work effectively with an engaged and expert board and a high-performing executive team, you’ll have a nuanced understanding of our business model and of how we can build on the progress of recent years. You must be eligible for membership of ACEVO, and experience of leading within our sector is essential.

With a significant amount of external change likely to take place in the early stages of the next chair’s tenure, we will look for a track record of working with agility and strategic creativity. You’ll need to balance your professional expertise with personal humility and curiosity, and current, practical knowledge of our sector across England and Wales would be a significant asset. An exceptional communicator, and passionate about the benefits of membership, you’ll ensure ACEVO remains the go-to organisation for leaders, aspiring leaders and stakeholders alike.

Join our Board as a Treasurer and play a key role in supporting people who have learning disabilities and/or autism to live the lives they want across Sussex and London.

Location: Home-based with some travel in Brighton & Hove

Who we are looking for.

Grace Eyre is looking for a qualified Treasurer / Finance Trustee to join their Board of Trustees. With an accountancy qualification or qualified by experience, ideally, we seek an individual with experience in capital build financing and monitoring — alongside experience in charity finance and accounting.

Having knowledge and experience in adult social care, learning disabilities/autism, or housing would be beneficial, but we welcome applicants from all sectors to bring broad perspective and financial acumen.

We also welcome applicants from minority and ethnic communities who are underrepresented on the Board. We value diverse perspectives from the widest possible range of backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

Grace Eyre Trustees are responsible for the Code of Conduct:

• Act within the governing document and the law,
• Act in the best interest of Grace Eyre as a whole,
• Manage conflicts of interest effectively,
• Respect confidentiality,
• Have a sound and up-to-date knowledge of Grace Eyre and its environment,
• Attend meetings and other appointments or give apologies,
• Prepare fully for meetings and all work for Grace Eyre,
• Actively engage in discussion, debate and voting in meetings,
• Acting jointly and accept a majority decision,
• Work considerately and respectfully with all.

Time commitment

The Board of Trustees hold 6 meetings a year. Each meeting requires 3 hours with reading time. The Treasurer would also Chair the Audit and Risk Committee.

• Audit and Risk Committee – meet 3 times a year.
• Remuneration Committee – meet once a year.
• Big Build Committee – currently meet 6 times a year with occasional attendance by the Treasurer.

Trustees are also welcome to attend one of the many events and internal team meetings.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 12 p.m. Tuesday 7th May.

Child . org is a data-driven charity working to champion perinatal health in Kenya, where neonatal mortality rates have barely changed in the last 5 years. We're seeking a new trustee to join us in driving our strategy forward.

What will you be doing?

Child . org is a data-driven charity working to champion perinatal health in Kenya, where neonatal mortality rates have barely changed in the last 5 years. We work with parents, communities and government in Kenya to provide life-saving antenatal and postnatal health information, connect at-risk mums and babies with the healthcare services they need and work with local health authorities to advocate for and improve the quality of perinatal care.

We’re a small but ambitious organisation. We have a small team who make a big impact. We pride ourselves on our core values and the culture we have built. Our team is split between Bristol in the UK and Nairobi and Meru in Kenya. Our board of Trustees are mostly based in the South West but also in London and the US. 

We are currently launching our new strategy and as part of that, we want to broaden the skills and experience of our board. We are looking for people who are passionate about the work we do, who are able to provide support, share ideas and inspire our team and our work. It doesn’t matter where in the world you are; what matters is your drive, commitment to change and what you can bring to the table.

We are especially keen to broaden the demographic of our board and to gain more contextual insight of where we work. People with a connection to Kenya, particularly those working in or with experience of maternal and neonatal health, are strongly encouraged to apply.

What are we looking for?

• Willing to devote the necessary time and effort to being an effective Trustee (and Chairperson)
• Committed to our Vision, Approach, Values and Goals
• Leaders, with demonstrable skills and experience
• High emotional intelligence with a high level of self-awareness
• Strategic in their vision, with an understanding of strategic delivery
• Balanced with an informed approach to risk
• Passionate about maternal and neonatal health
• Understanding and accepting of the legal, financial, audit and other regulatory requirements of a charity

What difference will you make?

As a Child . org Trustee, you'll play a pivotal role in driving positive change and improving perinatal health outcomes in Kenya. You will contribute to shaping and executing the newly developed strategic vision of Child . org. You will contribute to risk management and decision-making processes, ensuring effective governance and sustainability. Through collaboration, mentorship, and engagement with staff, you'll contribute to building a stronger, more resilient organisation that continues to champion perinatal health for years to come.

Before you apply

As a first step, please send your CV and expression of interest which outlines why you think you could be a good fit for Child . org. If we agree that you could be, we will send you a short questionnaire and to arrange an informal interview with the chair of our board. Please send applications via Reach in the first instance. 

The next stage will be a formal interview with multiple board members and the CEO. We expect to appoint later in the year, around October, if not before.

Norfolk Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, accredited and impartial advice. We are looking for people who wish to contribute to the wellbeing of their local communities and develop their own skills and experience. 

What will you be doing?

We provide free, confidential, accredited and impartial advice, campaigning on big issues affecting people's lives. Our goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face.

We are an independent charity and part of the Citizens Advice network across England and Wales. People come to us with all sorts of issues: money, benefit, housing or employment problems. We help people who may be facing a crisis, or just considering their options.

We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination wherever we see it.

We are looking for people who wish to contribute to the wellbeing of their local communities and welcome the opportunity to develop their own skills and experience.

What are we looking for?

No formal qualifications are required and we welcome trustees from a wide range of backgrounds. We are particularly interested in strengthening our skills in finance, fundraising and/development, people and culture and property management.

Experience in the health and social care sector, local government and local corporate organisations would also be helpful.

What difference will you make?

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Trustee at Norfolk Citizens Advice – a local charity for the whole community. You will be joining us at a time when there is increased demand for our services, as the economic challenges impact on people’s financial circumstances and their general well-being.

Our immediate imperative is to continue to maintain excellence in service delivery. Citizens Advice is a service that prizes quality very highly, and earlier this year we secured the highest levels of accreditation for our advice service that can be attained. We have long been a bold organisation that has the confidence to forge new paths and new relationships in pursuit of our commitments and stated objectives.

It is vital that our trustees share our passion for supporting our communities, valuing diversity, promoting equality and challenging discrimination wherever we see it. 

Before you apply

Your application should comprise a CV along with a supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specifications of the role and your motivations for applying. If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please request this in your email and we will arrange a conversation with the Chair of the Board of Trustees, David Browne.

Job title:

Events Marshal 

Position type: 

Volunteer 

Job description: 

On Tuesday 18th June, the London Legal Support Trust (LLST) will host the London Legal Walk for a very special 20th time, bringing the legal community together to commemorate this anniversary and raise funds for free legal advice agencies across London and the South East. 

Last year, over 16,000+ legal professionals from over 900 organisations took on the challenge. To make this event a success, we are on the look-out for 1 day event marshals to join one of the largest single day fundraising events in the country and add value to the thousands of event attendees. 

The event is attended by high ranking judiciary, the President of the Law Society, the Lady Chief Justice and hundreds of London's top law firms. Want to be part of this special day and add skills to your CV? Take a look at some of the tasks below: 

Tasks: 

• You will be positioned at a “cheer point” along the 10km route where it will be your role to cheer and motivate walkers and offer support and encouragement as they go past. Your presence alone is enough to motivate thousands across the line, and ultimately raise as many funds as possible through a positive event experience. Regular email contact and a full brief in are provided so you are fully confident of supporting this event. 
• Answer any questions walkers may have (you will be provided with an information pack about your point on the route). 
• Other event stewards will support us in our cloakrooms and at the street party finish line on Carey Street. 
• Enjoy the street party after your slot! 

Duration: 

2.30-9pm 

Date: 

Tuesday 18th June 2024 

Location: 

Meeting point on Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL, United Kingdom. Will be briefed and stationed on either the street party (Carey Street) or a route point around central London. 

We will provide: 

• Lunch/snacks on the day for you to take with you 
• Information packs with everything you need to know about your role and responsibilities 
• A full brief on the day so you are super confident to do your role 
• Always buddied up with somebody else on a station. 

What to bring: 

• We recommend bringing hats, sun cream, and plenty of water. We also suggest you bring layers for the evening as it may still to get cold in the evening. 
• Wear clothes you will be comfortable in especially comfortable shoes like trainers 
• Feel free to bring your own food. You will have plenty of opportunities to go and grab something if you need (although food packs are provided by LLST) 

To apply, please visit the London Legal Support Trust marshal page and fill out the short application form.

Additional comments: 

• No skills or qualifications necessary, we just ask that you are dedicated, energetic and willing to help. This day would not be possible without the help of our brilliant marshals. 
• All marshals have access to the street party post shift to enjoy the atmosphere with thousands of others. 
• Shorter shifts available upon request. 

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

KidsAid is a charity supporting children affected by trauma. We seek a Vice Chair to assist the Chair in providing leadership to the board, to ensure it operates within its charitable objectives, and with a clear strategic direction.

What will you be doing?

KidsAid is a child-centred charity. We focus on healing and empowerment for children affected by abuse, family breakdown, illness, and bereavement through to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide. 

The Vice Chair role includes oversight of a Theory of Change approach by the board, incorporating the responsibilities described below:1) Identify a Theory of Change approach and ensure board understanding, agreement and commitment.2) Assist the board to exercise oversight of the process, are engaged throughout, and support the decisions made.3) Ensure that Theory of Change is embedded within the organisation’s culture and practice from inception, throughout implementation, and informs strategic decisions.4) Ensure engagement with a wide range of perspectives to scrutinise how these can most effectively contribute towards change.5) In collaboration with the CEO, produce a Theory of Change output to reflect the critical thinking which has challenged KidsAid’s values, beliefs, and purpose.6) Assist the Chair in:

• Providing leadership to the charity and the board.
• Ensuring that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for effective governance.
• Ensuring board meetings are pre-planned and conducted effectively.
• Working with the Chair and CEO to ensure that sub-committees make effective and timely recommendations to the Board.
•  Leading any sub-committees, teams, or working groups which may be created by the board. 
• Reviewing the performance of the board, assisting with the appraisal of trustee performance, and leading on the appraisal of the Chair’s performance.
• The recruitment of new trustees.
• Representing the charity externally when the chair is unable to do so.

What are we looking for?

Person Specification

• At least three years’ experience at board level on a charity board, board of governors, or similar organisation. (E)
• Initiating and leading strategic change through co-production. (E)
• Engagement with joint partnerships or collaborative working with a variety of organisations.
• Available to engage with the role at least 8 hours weekly and attend face to face board meetings. (E)
• Chairing meetings at senior management team or board level. (E)
• Effective presentations and report writing. (E)
• Participating in, or leading teams. (E)
• Maintaining supportive relationships at a senior level. (E)
• Supportive of the vision and purposes of the charity. (E)

What difference will you make?

If you wish to make a long-term contribution to our community, we are your charity!Our aim is to safeguard children so that early life trauma does not become a lifelong burden, and manifest into more serious issues in the future. Your role as Vice Chair will be vital! You will work in collaboration with the CEO and Chair to lead trustees to shape, drive and monitor the organisations strategy. You will support the work of the Chair by providing leadership to the charity and the board, to ensure it operates within its charitable objectives, and with a clear strategic direction. 

Before you apply

Please do apply to become a KidsAid trustee. Our mission is so worthwhile and your contribution to our board team will be greatly valued.Should you wish to discuss further, the CEO and Chair will be delighted to hear from you.

KidsAid is a charity supporting children affected by trauma. We seek a Standards & Compliance Lead to assist the board in establishing, and monitoring compliance with ethical, professional, and clinical standards.

What will you be doing?

KidsAid is a child-centred charity. We focus on healing and empowerment for children affected by abuse, family breakdown, illness, and bereavement through to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide. Our Values

Role Description.

To lead the Standards and Compliance Subcommittee in providing oversight on behalf of the board in:

• Monitoring the experience of, and standard of service provided to, those who benefit from, or otherwise deal with KidsAid, and make recommendations for change where necessary.
• Ensuring compliance with ethical, professional, and Clinical standards relevant to KidsAid’s beneficiaries.
• Monitoring organisational culture, policies, and processes to maximise safeguarding of all for whom KidsAid are responsible.
• Monitoring and keeping under review the values of the board in the context of service delivery.
• Adopting, monitoring, and updating where necessary, a scheme of delegation.
• Overseeing the management of the risk register. Identifying new risks, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating existing risks, and escalating high-level risks to the Board.
• Monitoring and auditing compliance with all relevant legal obligations, including assessing the likely effect of proposed changes to the law.
• Monitoring, compliance with the charitable objects of KidsAid, the constitution, terms of reference of the board and sub committees, and making recommendations to the board where necessary.
• Reviewing alternative national quality accreditation schemes, and making recommendations to the board, monitoring progress in achieving any agreed scheme.
• Monitoring and auditing compliance with Contracts, and tendering processes.
• Maintaining an overview of Due Diligence assessments, whether applied internally or externally.
• Evaluating advisory Codes relevant to KidsAid and making recommendations to the board for change where necessary.
• Periodically review the Charity’s impact measuring, evaluation, and data.
• Ensure that our data capture systems are fit for purpose now and in the future.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a Standards and Compliance Lead with the following qualities:

• An understanding of due diligence and charity standards.
• Analytical skills and the ability to interpret and work with a range of data and information and evaluate compliance.
• A willingness to be available to the CEO and staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.

The lead trustee for standards and compliance will be responsible for the following duties in addition to the wider responsibilities of a trustee.

What difference will you make?

If you wish to make a long-term contribution to our community, we are your charity! Our aim is to safeguard children so that early life trauma does not become a lifelong burden, and manifest into more serious issues in the future. Your role as Standards & Compliance Lead will be vital! You will have a lead role in providing effective leadership and governance, and ensuring that KidsAid complies with its obligations as a charity.

Before you apply

Please do apply to become a KidsAid trustee. Our mission is so worthwhile and your contribution to our board team will be greatly valued. Should you wish to discuss further, the CEO and Chair will be delighted to hear from you.