Trustee volunteer roles
We are looking for trustees, with knowledge of housing regulation, legal expertise or with experience in property acquisition and development to support us with a significant strategic project to explore incorporating an SPV and becoming a Registered Provider of Social Housing.
What will you be doing?
Emmaus UK is currently undertaking feasibility work to consider the incorporation of an SPV which can become a Registered Provider of Social Housing on behalf of the Emmaus federation in the UK. This is an exciting prospect and would unlock significant potential to achieve our strategic objective to help more people.
Joining the EUK Board at such a significant moment will enable you to play a key role in the future of Emmaus. You will be an integral part of developing the movement and central to making strategic decisions within EUK as the national body.
Emmaus UK is governed by the Emmaus UK Board, currently comprised of nine trustees, the majority of whom are elected by federation members. Primarily, you would become one of these trustees.
Our committee structure combines EUK facing committees to ensure the board have the correct oversight of internal functions with federation facing committees to provide the board with the views of members and beneficiaries across the movement. A new committee is currently in development to overseeing the Registered Provider project which you would also sit on as part of this appointment.
Our governance structure has gone through a period of significant review and transformation and is now in a strong position to serve Emmaus for the future. This is a particularly exciting time to join as a trustee as we begin to develop our next strategy for 2027 onwards and make key decisions around the model of Emmaus in the UK.
What are we looking for?
To ensure that we are in the best position to pursue our next strategic chapter, we are looking to build the expertise of the Emmaus UK Board in:
- Housing Association/Housing Expertise or relevant
regulatory expertise - providing strategic input as we develop the subsidiary and proceed with becoming a Registered Provider - Legal expertise - ideally in a relevant field e.g. charity or corporate governance, housing, property, regulation etc
- Property Acquisition and Development - to support us with providing high quality services and managing sustainable growth
We are looking for individuals who can support our existing trustees through this transition period with their specialist knowledge and provide guidance to our staff team as we undertake such a significant project. Someone knowledgeable and engaging would be ideal for this role.
Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all applicants and is
dedicated to an inclusive culture, where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences all work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
What difference will you make?
Our trustees provide valuable skills, knowledge and experience to support our staff team and beneficiaries across the UK, ultimately ending homelessness one person at a time.
As a trustee with Housing Association/Housing Expertise or relevant regulatory expertise, you will provide us with strategic input as we develop the subsidiary and proceed with becoming a Registered Provider.
As a trustee with legal expertise, ideally in a relevant field e.g. charity or corporate governance, housing, property, regulation, you will enable us to safeguard our organisation and beneficiaries through this strategic transition.
As a trustee with expertise in Property Acquisition and Development, you will support us with providing high quality services and managing sustainable growth.
Before you apply
We would love to hear from you. Our Governance Manager, Maria-Angela Wells is leading the recruitment and will liaise with you via the Reach platform.
If desired, you can request an informal discussion about the role or if you would like to apply then please share your CV and a cover letter.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Those shortlisted will be informed on Tuesday 06 January 2026 and invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on either Monday 12 January 2026 or Wednesday 14 January 2026.
All applicants will be informed of the interview outcome by Friday 16 January 2026.
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We are looking to appoint a trustee with experience in Finance to oversee our finance functions, providing advice, scrutiny and support to the charity and to be the Chair of our Governance, Audit & Risk Committee (GAR)
1851 TRUST – SPORT INSPIRED LEARNING
We use the power of sport to inspire and empower the next generation. At the 1851 Trust, we believe every young person, has the potential to shape the future. Founded by Sir Ben Ainslie, our mission is to transform how young people connect with the world around them, helping them see themselves in it and thrive.
Through our free to access education programme, STEM Crew, we bring science, sustainability, and innovation to life using the real-world context of high-performance sport. These sport-inspired resources are used in over 40% of UK secondary schools, helping teachers unlock potential, build confidence, and spark ambition in STEM, green skills, and maritime careers.
Our work is driven by belief in young people’s potential, we focus on removing barriers to education and opportunity, as we aim to level the playing field and help all young people, particularly those from underserved communities to see that they belong in the world of STEM.
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Would you like to make a positive impact on your community and make a real difference to people's lives?
By joining Citizens Advice Enfield as a Trustee you can take an active part in board meetings to assist in setting policy and strategy direction, set targets and evaluate our performance. You could work on specific projects with other trustees or staff members to further strategic objectives and learn about the range of issues that affect our clients such as benefits, debt, employment and housing. You would need to attend 5 board meetings per year.
You will need:
- professional skills - expertise in areas such as finance, legal, HR, IT, marketing or fundraising
- strategic and leadership skills, lived experience and community knowledge.
- excellent verbal and written communication skills and good IT skills (Microsoft Office suite)
- to be friendly and approachable and non-judgmental, respecting views, values and cultures that are different to your own
- to be willing to undertake training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a new Trustee with expertise in fundraising and income generation
The role
You will join a small and active trustee Board supporting the effective delivery of HealthProm’s current programmes and guiding its future strategy and direction, with a specific focus on income generation and fundraising.
Time commitment
You will prepare for and participate in HealthProm Board meetings in person or online remotely (currently four per annum, each lasting three hours and held in London). You will also chair the Fundraising sub-committee which meets periodically and advises the full Board.
In addition to this formal role we are looking for a trustee who is able to dedicate some time to support HealthProm staff in the detailed delivery of agreed fundraising initiatives and targets.
HealthProm trustee appointments are unpaid but travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Overall Objective
With other trustees, you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of HealthProm, developing the charity’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- To take part in formulating and regularly reviewing the strategic aims of HealthProm, and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- To advise on appropriate fundraising strategies and initiatives to ensure HealthProm can deliver on its plans
- To ensure that the policy and practices of HealthProm are in keeping with its objectives and its memorandum and articles of association (and any variations thereto) and that these are carried out by management.
- To ensure compliance of HealthProm with statutory and legal requirements To ensure that HealthProm functions within the legal and financial requirements of the Charities Commission and Companies House and strives to achieve best practice
- To ensure that the income of HealthProm is spent solely for the purposes as laid out in its objectives
- To act in the best interest of HealthProm at all times
Main duties
- To assist the Chair as an active member of the Trustee Board in exercising its responsibilities and functions
- To participate in meetings of Trustees, whether Board or committee meetings and in other exchanges as needed, ensuring HealthProm’s policies and concerns are reflected in their deliberations
- To be familiar with the operations of HealthProm to ensure that a critical and informed view can be maintained, and participating in appropriate training sessions.
- To chair the fundraising subcommitee.
- To contribute specific fundraising skills and contacts to support HealthProm.
- To guide and mentor HealthProm’s staff on fundraising strategies and tactics.
- To promote HealthProm to as wide an audience of donors and beneficiaries as possible
Person specification
You should be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of the following criteria within your written application. We are keen to ensure diversity on the Board.
The successful candidates will be able to give evidence of:
· An understanding of, empathy with, and commitment to HealthProm’s vision, mission and values.
· Proven experience and expertise in sales, business development and/or fundraising. This will include generating income from corporates, High Net Worth individuals, trusts and foundations, events or other initiatives.
· Knowledge of the region in which HealthProm operates (desirable)
· Some awareness of the sectoral areas in which HealthProm is involved: maternal and child health, social care, fostering, disability, palliative care, early intervention, migration.
· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and an understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Director of Operations
· The ability to work effectively as a collegiate member of a board while contributing an independent perspective
· Some experience of board or committee membership in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation
· Links to a network of current and relevant contacts
You should also be able to demonstrate:
1. An understanding of and commitment to, the values of accountability, probity and openness.
2. An ability to process detail and get to the heart of an issue.
3. Confident and effective communication skills with a range of audiences and ability to act as an ambassador for the organisation.
4. A willingness to devote the time and effort required to effectively discharge the duties of this role.
The Timetable
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026.
Preliminary interviews will be arranged in the week beginning 19th January 2026.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please provide the following:
· a supporting statement, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the person specification,
· a short introductory statement demonstrating your motivation for this role,
· a comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role, and including details of two referees.
All of these documents should be forwarded by email to Simon Ray
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Introduction:
Thank you for your interest in becoming a trustee and Vice Chair of Harry’s HAT. Please read this trustee application information pack carefully before completing your application.
Who we are:
Harry’s HAT is a UK based charity focusing on paediatric hydrocephalus. Our mission is to make life better for children and their families affected by the condition. The Board of Trustees works to achieve this through:
• Raising awareness of paediatric hydrocephalus through workshops and training.
• Supporting research and funding training for front-line medical health and social care professionals.
• Signposting families to trusted organisations and providing access to peer support.
• Campaigning for earlier diagnosis.
The opportunity:
Harry’s HAT is entering an important phase of development and the Board of Trustees is seeking a motivated individual to join as Vice Chair of Trustees. This voluntary trustee role supports the Chair of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer in ensuring strong governance, clear policy development and effective leadership across the charity.
Key responsibilities:
The Vice Chair trustee supports the Chair of Trustees in providing leadership to the Board and maintaining effective governance. Working closely with the Chair, CEO and fellow trustees, the Vice Chair supports strategic direction and ensures trustee decisions reflect the charity’s mission vision and values.
The Vice Chair trustee contributes to the Fundraising and Risk Group ensuring governance and policy considerations inform discussions and decisions. A key responsibility is leading trustee oversight of policy development including safeguarding, governance, finance and operational policies, ensuring they are compliant regularly reviewed and embedded in day-to-day practice.
The Vice Chair also supports trustee recruitment and development and acts as a trustee ambassador for Harry’s HAT representing the charity externally with professionalism and warmth.
Meetings and time commitment:P
Trustees are expected to attend:
• Six trustee board meetings per year held online.
• Quarterly Fundraising and Risk Group meetings.
• Two one-to-one meetings per year with the Chair of Trustees.
• The AGM and occasional additional trustee meetings.
• Mandatory online training and timely communication.
Skills and experience:
The ideal trustee will have experience of charity governance and trustee leadership. Essential experience includes chairing or supporting a board or committee, understanding trustee legal duties, experience of policy development, strategic awareness and confident communication. Trustees must exercise discretion and confidentiality. DBS clearance is required.
Desirable experience includes previous trustee or Vice Chair roles familiarity with small charity governance and understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
Personal attributes:
Trustees should demonstrate integrity, fairness and impartiality. The Vice Chair trustee must be committed, collaborative and able to build positive working relationships with trustees staff and volunteers.
Term and remuneration:
Trustee appointments are voluntary with reasonable expenses reimbursed. The initial trustee term is one to three years with a three month probation period.
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We’re a small, family-led charity dedicated to improving life for children and young people with hydrocephalus.
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Background information:
Harry’s HAT is a UK-based charity focussing on paediatric hydrocephalus. Our mission is to make life better for children and their families who are affected by hydrocephalus. We work towards this aim through:
• Awareness: raising awareness of paediatric hydrocephalus through workshops and training.
• Research: supporting research and funding training (for front-line medical, health and social care workers) to increase understanding of the condition.
• Signposting and support: directing families affected by the condition to organisations that can offer support, advice and guidance and by providing access to our peer-to-peer programme. We do not, however, provide advocacy.
We currently have a vacancy on our Trustee Board for an individual with experience in fundraising and income generation. The Charity is ambitious about extending its reach and ensuring that more families and professionals can benefit from our work. To achieve this, we recognise the importance of growing and diversifying our income.
Key responsibilities of the role:
• Actively participating in Trustee Board meetings.
• Attending quarterly Fundraising and Risk Group meetings, held in the evening for approximately 1.5 hours.
• Working closely with the CEO to support the fundraising pipeline and to ensure all grant applications complement the mission and values of the charity.
• Working with the CEO and other Trustees to strengthen the charity’s fundraising strategy and ensure it aligns with our long-term goals.
• Supporting the development of sustainable income streams, including grants, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and community fundraising.
• Providing ad-hoc input on subjects raised by the Trustee, staff, and volunteer teams.
• Voting on grant applications from medical professionals and clinical researchers. Trustee would also be able to participate in specific projects if they wished to.
Required skills and experience:
The ideal candidate will have experience of fundraising or income generation in a charity or relevant setting. The key attributes for the role are as follows:
• Knowledge of different fundraising approaches such as grants, corporate partnerships, or community fundraising.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to display sound judgement and objectivity.
• Experience of working in partnership with healthcare or other relevant organisations or programmes.
• Clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding.
• Discretion when working with sensitive information, and strict adherence to confidentiality when required. Time commitment
• Attendance at six Trustee Board meetings per year (usually Sunday evenings, 18:00–19:30, via Teams).
• Attendance at quarterly Fundraising and Risk Group meetings (1.5 hours, evening).
• Attendance at two 1-2-1 meetings per year with the Chair of Trustees.
• Participation in the AGM and other relevant meetings as needed.
• Timely responses to communications from Trustees, staff, and volunteers.
• Completion of mandatory online training modules. Term and remuneration
• The initial term is 1–3 years, which can be extended by agreement.
• This is a voluntary role. Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
• All new Trustees, including the Vice Chair, will serve a 3-month probation period.
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We’re a small, family-led charity dedicated to improving life for children and young people with hydrocephalus.
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We are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to lead the charity as we enter a bold new chapter for Sunderland Culture. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the cultural landscape of Sunderland, working closely with our CEO, Board of Trustees, and valued partners to support Sunderland Culture’s vibrant and ambitious vision.
The Role of the Board
The board governs the charity and ensures Sunderland Culture is well-run, legally compliant, and financially sound as a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. Trustees act as guardians of the organisation’s purpose, ensuring decisions are made in the best interests of those we serve. Core duties include;
- Work with the CEO and Partners to set strategic direction and shape the organisation’s long-term cultural vision, mission, and priorities.
- Safeguarding the mission and values of the charity, upholding our core purpose: “to improve life for everyone in Sunderland through culture.”
- Champion culture in Sunderland – acting as ambassadors for the city’s cultural sector, bringing networks and influence.
- Provide accountability – Reporting to regulators (Charity Commission, Companies House), funders (Arts Council England, trusts/ foundations), and the community.
- Financial Oversight - work with the senior management team and Finance Committee to review and approve budgets, key-funding decisions and long-term sustainability.
- Policy Oversight - Approve and oversee key policies, including safeguarding, equality and diversity, privacy policy, health and safety, and employment procedures.
The board is supported in its work by a Finance Committee, with trustee representatives also working alongside staff leads on Arts Council England’s Investment Principles:
- Ambition & Quality
- Dynamism (organisational resilience and business systems)
- Inclusivity and Relevance
- Environmental Sustainability
The Role of Chair
The Chair will provide strategic leadership to the Board, ensuring that Trustees fulfil their duties effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Board: Shape agendas, chair effective meetings, enable constructive challenge and decisive governance.
Manage and support the Chief Executive: Provide counsel and stretch; agree priorities and success measures; ensure strong performance and learning.
Steward partnerships: Work closely with existing partners to renew relationships while openings doors to a wider range of strategic partnerships.
Steward change: Oversee complex transitions in assets, programmes and organisational design; ensure robust risk management and stakeholder engagement.
Promote inclusion: Develop and grow the board to reflect the city’s diversity and lived experience.
Ensure sustainability: Oversee financial strategy and reserves; support income generation across public, commercial and philanthropic streams.
Advocate and represent: Be a visible ambassador for Sunderland Culture locally, regionally and nationally.
Board effectiveness: Lead trustee recruitment, induction, appraisal and succession; uphold best practice in charity and company governance.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria
Commitment to Sunderland Culture’s mission
Relevant values and networks Essential Proven leadership experience, ideally at Board or senior executive level.
Strong understanding of governance and charity/ company law.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to inspire confidence and command respect.
Desirable Criteria
Demonstrable commitment to or interest in the cultural sector
Sunderland or North-East England based
Background in relevant sector (Culture or Creative Industries, Community Development, Education, Finance etc.)
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.
We are seeking a dynamic and committed leader to serve as Chair of our Board of Trustees. This is a pivotal role for someone with vision, integrity, and the ability to inspire collaboration across diverse stakeholders. The Chair leads the Board in setting the charity’s strategic direction, ensuring it maintains high standards of governance and risk management as well as operating effectively to fulfil its charitable purpose.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Leadership and Governance
- Board Development
- Meeting Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Guidance and Support to the CEO
- Financial Oversight
- Advocacy and Fundraising
To support a smooth transition, the successful candidate will benefit from a structured handover period with the outgoing Chair. This will provide valuable continuity, enable knowledge transfer, and ensure you are well-prepared to lead with confidence from day one.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for new Board members to support our work and bring new skills, expertise and ideas for the future of our organisation.
At Nottingham Contemporary, we believe in the power of contemporary art to inspire, challenge and bring people together. We are in an important moment in Nottingham Contemporary’s history as we deliver a transformative process of rearticulating our purpose and shaping our future. This includes securing our long-term financial standing by developing and working towards ambitious and entrepreneurial income generation strategies and building on new and existing partnerships, members and supporters.
In particular, we are looking for trustees with expertise in one or more of the below areas:
- Financial Director/Accountant – with strong financial understanding and experience, you will be confident supporting Board members and the Senior Leadership Team with financial decisions and will Chair our Finance and Audit Committee.
- Gallerist/Art Consultant – with substantial experience in the commercial art world. We are especially interested in candidates who have a deep understanding of the art market and its networks and the ability to help strengthen the organisation’s relationships with patrons, collectors, galleries and other stakeholders in the cultural and commercial ecosystem.
- Artist – with strong knowledge of the UK and international arts sector, and an interest and experience working with cultural institutions. Ideally, you will bring knowledge of partnership working within cultural institutions; for example, experience of partnerships between universities or local government bodies, community partners and cultural organisations.
- Commercial or entrepreneurial experience – you will understand how to develop new income streams or commercialise strands of activities, identify cross selling opportunities, strategic partnerships, and advise on how to leverage assets to generate income and create sustainable business models. This role will chair the trading company.
We actively encourage applications from people whose perspectives and experiences are currently under-represented on our Board:
- people from ethnically diverse cultural backgrounds,
- people from working class / lower socio-economic backgrounds,
- people who identify as disabled or have a long-term condition.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of Londoners affected by homelessness, while contributing your professional insights to a forward-thinking and compassionate organisation? Why not join us as our Audit Committee Chair or as a Trustee!
About Evolve Housing + Support
At Evolve, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a safe, fulfilled and independent life. We provide support in London, offering tailored programmes to meet people’s individual needs; including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling.
We do this through our work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness, campaigning to end street homelessness, and building affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.
Our company culture: the heart of what we do
We’re proud of our inclusive culture – one where everyone’s voice matters, and where diversity of background, thought and experience helps us make better decisions for the communities we serve. Our mission - to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives. We ensure our values - Honest, Inclusive, Optimistic, Determined, Passionate & Creative inform everything we do.
The opportunities to join us
At Evolve Housing + Support, we are championing opportunity, dignity and independence for people affected by homelessness – a cause that may resonate with you and encourage you to lend your strategic oversight and financial skills to our Board.
We are looking for a new Audit Committee Chair and two Trustees to join our Board and play a key role in shaping our governance and strategic direction.
As our Audit Committee Chair, you’ll ensure we maintain the highest standards of financial stewardship, carry out all our affairs effectively under all regulatory bodies, while keeping our mission and values at the heart of decision-making through your leadership.
The Trustee roles present the opportunity to play a crucial part in the successful running of our organisation, in partnership with the leadership team, upholding excellent governance using your professional skills.
Who are we looking for?
We are particularly interested in speaking with people who are able to lead and inspire, who also have the strategic and analytical thinking skills to lead through periods of change, and who can communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences.
You’ll need to have the ability to proactively support the values of Evolve Housing + Support, have a strong understanding of good governance practice along with a financial or HR background at a professional level, and a strong track record in a relevant sector, with empathy for our core customer group.
Don’t think you quite meet all of the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out – we’d still love to hear from you and learn more about you and your interest in joining Evolve!
Sounding good? Here’s how you can apply today!
Please read the Candidate Information Pack for more information before you apply.
How to Apply:
Eastside People is supporting Evolve Housing + Support in the recruitment of these roles. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, both in Word doc format.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
- Why are you interested in the Chair/Trustee role at Evolve Housing + Support?
- Having read the information pack, what relevant experience and skills do you feel you would bring to this role?
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
The closing date for applications is Mon 22 Dec 2025. Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after and shortlisted candidates will have an interview with Evolve during the week beginning 12 January 2026.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Help shape the future of Carers Trust Solihull.
We’re seeking a new Trustee Treasurer,a sharp financial mind with a steady hand and a big heart, to guide our charity through its next chapter. You’ll ensure every pound works harder for unpaid carers who give so much, often with little rest or recognition.
For over 25 years, Carers Trust Solihull has supported thousands of people caring for loved ones, spouses, parents, siblings, even children, who look after someone who couldn’t manage without them. As demand grows and funding tightens, your financial leadership will be vital to sustaining and expanding this lifeline.
You’ll join a skilled, compassionate Board, working closely with our CEO and managers to oversee budgets, shape strategy, and strengthen long-term stability. You’ll turn numbers into insight, helping the Board make confident, evidence-based decisions about growth, reserves, and sustainability.
This is more than governance, it’s legacy. Your work will help deliver respite breaks, wellbeing sessions, and community outreach to those who need them most. You’ll be central to how we evolve, diversify income, and explore new opportunities, including the use of Artificial Intelligence to improve our efficiency and reach.
We’re looking for someone who combines financial acumen with empathy and integrity, a professional who can interpret data, assess risk, and communicate clearly. A formal accounting qualification is helpful but not essential. What matters most is a strategic mind and a commitment to using your expertise for good.
If you’re ready to make your skills count, not just on a balance sheet, but in real lives changed, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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You will be supporting the branch to work with local schools, helping to educate children on the importance of animal welfare. Building relationships with external partners within the local community, you will help the branch to build its community outreach programme, to reach more members of the public. Joining the trustee committee, currently made up of 9 trustees with varying specialist areas, you will be supported by other trustees as we want to increase our skill set across our trustee board.
The role includes:
- Reaching out to local schools to offer education on the importance of animal welfare
- Building relationships with local schools to maximise fundraising opportunities
- Working within the local community to identify events & education activities that the branch can take part in
Experience in Networking, Education Outreach, Events is required.
If you have 1 - 3 hours a week to spare and you fit the role, complete our form as we'd love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Windsor Horse Rangers is looking for a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees. Our aim is to enhance Life Skills through Horse Skills.
Windsor Horse Rangers is based in Fifield near Windsor, Berkshire. The trustees, staff and volunteers are focused on providing a sustainable, inclusive and educative environment for 8–18 year olds to develop skills to ride and care for horses.
We have 180 Horse Rangers attending weekly to learn horsemanship working with our 24 horses. We offer equine education in a safe and supportive environment that engages and empowers and which develops wider life skills, emotional resilience and positive wellbeing. Many of our rangers have gone on to careers in equestrianism.
Our committed team of trustees are looking for a volunteer chair to lead and support the team, help with decision-making to deliver our mission, challenge us and bring fresh thinking to the role.
We are looking for a supportive leader who can bring experience from either another charitable environment or the commercial world. Your responsibilities will include, providing leadership and ideas for the organisation and giving strategic direction to ensure a sustainable future. You will represent and act as a spokesperson for the charity and chair and facilitate meetings of the trustees. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to apply their own skills and experience to enhance the life skills of young people and support a charitable institution. A love and knowledge of horses is a bonus but not a pre-requisite.
The ideal candidate would live locally so could attend face to face trustees meetings.
Responsibilities
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Safeguard and promote the Charity’s mission
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Act as the senior representative and spokesperson for Windsor Horse Rangers
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Ensure annual and longer-term strategic plans are developed, monitored and executed.
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Ensure Board operates to a high standard of governance and financial probity
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Ensure the Trustees have relevant skills and backgrounds
Skills and Experience
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Desire to empower young people to improve their skills, independence and self esteem
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Leadership skills to facilitate collaboration with trustees, staff and volunteers
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Strategic and financial management skills.
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Governance at Board level with voluntary/non-profit organisations
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Working understanding (or a willingness to learn) of UK charity law and legislation
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Networking within equine community or charity sector desirable
If you share our commitment, and feel your experience and skills meet the needs of the role, please get in contact. We would love to hear from you.
Our mission is to give young people the hands-on skills to care for, handle, ride and connect with horses in a supportive and fun environment



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The Avenues Youth Project is a registered charity that since 1979 has been providing informal educational programs and support to children and young people in west London. Operating from a purpose-built centre on Third Avenue, the organization aims to empower youth through diverse activities and opportunities outside of school, fostering personal development and positive growth for young individuals.
Role Description
As Treasurer and Director/Trustee, you will oversee financial governance, ensure compliance with charity regulations and provide strategic financial guidance to the board. Main tasks include overseeing the production of regular financial reports and the charity’s annual audited accounts, settling and managing budgets and otherwise collaborating with the charity’s financial controller.
This part-time (estimated to average over a year at around 8 hours per month) voluntary position will require attending (mainly on-line or hybrid) regular board and finance committee meetings and regular and ad-hoc meetings or other contacts with the charity’s financial controller.
Qualifications
• Proficiency in financial management, budget planning and financial reporting
• Knowledge of charity regulations and the Charities SORP is desirable
• Familiarity with fundraising, donor engagement or financial software is a plus
• Experience in a senior finance role or as a treasurer/trustee is also desirable
• A commitment to the values and mission of The Avenues Youth Project is essential
If interested in this role, please send your CV and a two-page letter explaining your interest and suitability, or in advance thereof send any questions or requests for further information or request for a telephone chat about the position.
Closing date for applications is 31 December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to help shape the future of mental health support for racialised communities?
Mary Seacole House is Merseyside's leading wellbeing service for Black and racialised communities. For over 30 years, they've stood as a beacon of hope in Liverpool, offering advocacy, emotional support and wellbeing activities designed with the ethos of "same rights, different needs."
Now, as the charity enters a pivotal period of transformation, we're seeking a Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees and help steer the organisation towards change, growth and greater impact.
Location: Liverpool (hybrid meetings, open to a flexible approach)
Time commitment: Approx. 1 Board meeting per month, plus additional involvement during a period of change
Remuneration: Voluntary, with reasonable expenses covered
About Mary Seacole House
Originally founded to address the lack of understanding around Black mental health. Today, Mary Seacole House provides culturally appropriate advocacy, runs a multicultural wellbeing service and fights for the rights of racialised communities across Liverpool.
Under the leadership of a new CEO and working alongside a refreshed and reenergised Board, they're building strong foundations for the future - and we need your skills to achieve big, bold ambitions.
About the role
As Treasurer, you'll play a vital role as a Trustee and with delegated responsibility for ensuring financial stability and good governance. You'll:
- Oversee financial reporting and ensure clarity for all trustees.
- Support the CEO and Chair with budgeting, forecasting and financial compliance.
- Help shape financial policy and guide strategic decisions during a period of change.
This is genuinely unique and exciting opportunity to join the Board of a small, but mighty charity. It's a chance to roll your sleeves up and make a tangible difference, at a significant time of change.
About you
We're looking for someone who brings:
- Financial expertise (accounting qualification required; charity experience desirable).
- Leadership experience at Board or senior level.
- Commitment to anti-racism and an understanding of marginalised communities.
If you have lived experience of racism or migration, or deep knowledge of Liverpool's cultural context, we'd especially love to hear from you.
Why join now?
- Be part of a charity tackling racial injustice in mental health.
- Shape strategy and governance during a critical period of growth.
- Gain satisfaction and a sense of pride, working alongside passionate trustees and a visionary CEO with shared values.
To apply: Please send your CV and a short statement (around 300 words) on why this role matters to you to Amelia Lee at Charity People.
If you prefer an informal conversation about time commitment (or anything else) first, please connect with Amelia and we'll find a mutually convenient time to talk.
Deadline: 9am on Friday 9th January. However, please do get in touch ASAP if interested - we'll never close early, but it would be great to ensure you have enough time to apply around the busy Christmas period.
Interviews will be held in January, after the festive season.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.


