Trustee volunteer roles
Rainbow Migration, the longest-running UK charity dedicated to supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system, is seeking a trustee who is or has been a refugee due to persecution as an LGBTQI+ person. This is part of an ongoing commitment to increase leadership in the organisation by people with lived experience of the issues we work on.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about our vision that LGBTQI+ people can settle in the UK and lead fulfilling lives, and our mission to support LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system and influence policy and practice.
At Rainbow Migration, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. We particularly encourage applications from people who have sought asylum on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics.
More information on Rainbow Migration is in appendix 1 of the application pack.
If you would like to find out more before applying, you can attend a webinar on Friday 17 April 2026 from 1 to 2pm. This is an opportunity to meet Rainbow Migration’s Executive Director and a trustee and ask us any questions. It is not part of the application or selection process. Please register using the form linked in the application pack and a Zoom link will be sent to you. If you cannot attend, you can still fill out the form and request a recording afterwards.
If you would prefer to have a one-to-one conversation, or have any questions about the role, the webinar or how to apply, please contact us using the email address in the application pack.
The role of trustees
Trustees are volunteers who bring their skills and experience to shape our strategic direction. They have legal responsibility for the charity, ensure good governance, and make sure our finances and resources are used well to implement our mission. Trustees also play a role as ambassadors for the organisation and our work.
Trustees do not get involved in operational decision-making. For example, decisions on which social media platforms we use or what group activities we run for service users are taken by staff.
Because trustees are volunteers, they do not receive payment for their time. Rainbow Migration can pay your costs when incurred solely for fulfilling trustee duties (e.g. travel, phone top-ups if needed exclusively for trustee work).
You can find out more information about what being a trustee involves at the links available in the application pack.
Time commitment
We are looking for people who can commit to being a trustee for at least three years. Trustees can then be re-elected for another three years. The maximum term limit for our trustees is nine years (in line with Charity Commission guidance).
Trustees meet on a weekday evening, from 6 to 9 pm, five times per year. There may be additional meetings in 2026 as part of our work on anti-oppression and to develop our next organisational strategy.
Meetings are usually held on Zoom except in December when we meet in-person in London, with an informal dinner first. For in-person meetings, travel costs (and meals and accommodation if relevant) can be covered.
You will need to spend two to four hours reading 8 to 30 papers before each meeting. Papers are provided a few days in advance of meetings. The “Board Buddy” (see below under Support for Trustees) can help with understanding them. You can also ask to meet with the Executive Director or Chair to explain them.
You can see examples of topics of discussion at board meetings in appendix 2 of the application pack.
You will also need to give some time between meetings. This includes, for example:
- Spending 10 to 30 minutes reviewing and correcting the minutes (written record) of the last board meeting
- Spending 30 to 60 minutes reviewing and giving feedback on documents, such as a new or updated draft organisational policy (e.g. data protection, safeguarding, health and safety)
- Reading and responding to emails within one or two days.
The board has two subcommittees: one on HR and one on finance. You may be asked to join one of these a few months after you become a trustee. If you do, there will be up to four more meetings a year and there will be papers to read for each of these meetings.
Support for trustees
We provide numerous resources for trustees. Below are some examples but they are not exhaustive and we are open to suggestions. Support can be accessed throughout the time someone is a trustee.
Training:
- We can pay for trustees to access training on good governance, the duties of a trustee, and charity finance.
- We give access to webinars and online training e.g. on safeguarding and cyber-security.
- We provide internal training (by staff) on areas such as safeguarding and data protection.
One-to-one support:
- New trustees have induction meetings with Rainbow Migration staff.
- An existing trustee can act as a “Board Buddy” for new trustees, which includes formal and informal meetings and support around board meetings and papers.
- We can help you to find a mentor e.g. The Experts by Experience Employment Initiative can provide mentoring for people with lived experience of migration.
- We can discuss accommodations that are needed for disabled people and other ways to ensure trustees feel fully included and able to participate
Equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-oppression
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and we know this is ongoing work. We are also reviewing what we do and how we do it through an anti-oppression and anti-racism lens, as well as investing in being more informed and led by LGBTQI+ people who have sought asylum. We want our organisation — including our trustee board — to be increasingly shaped and led by LGBTQI+ people who have sought asylum. That is why this trustee position is specifically for someone who has been granted refugee status in the UK as an LGBTQI+ person.
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, identities and experiences – including from people who are trans (including non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, gender non-conforming and agender) and intersex. We recognise that people have different journeys, strengths and access needs, and we are committed to removing barriers wherever we can. If you share our vision, mission and values, we encourage you to apply and let us know how we can support you through the process.
To support candidates during the interview process, we send some of the questions in advance to give applicants more thinking time. You are welcome to bring notes with you and also take notes in interviews to help process information. Please let us know if we can make other adjustments to support you through the application and selection process.
Once appointed, trustees can continue to access a range of support options throughout their time on the board.
Person specification
Essential
For this role, we are looking for someone who has been awarded refugee status in the UK on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics. At this time, we are not accepting applications from people who still in the process of applying for asylum, or who have leave to remain in the UK on other grounds (e.g. work, human rights, marriage) as these experiences are already represented on our board.
We welcome applications from people who have used our services as well as those who have never interacted with us before.
In addition to having been granted asylum in the UK as an LGBTQI+ person, the following are necessary:
- Commitment to Rainbow Migration’s mission, vision and values
- Ability to work constructively with other trustees and staff
- Good English (so you can understand spoken conversations in meetings and contribute)
- Ability to read and understand long documents (e.g. trustees must be familiar with our policies, such as our safeguarding policy, and the key points in our publications such as Still Falling Short)
- Courage and enthusiasm to learn, encourage, challenge, influence and support other people and the organisation
- Confidence to ask questions (this helps everyone learn and improve) or request training or support
- Ability to analyse and scrutinise information provided by staff and trustees (the Board Buddy and other trustees can assist you in this)
- Ability to use independent judgement and share your thoughts with trustees and the Executive Director
- Willingness to share your opinion and give guidance to the board in areas where you have knowledge or experience
- Commitment to speak well about the organisation to others (e.g. funders, other charities)
- Regular access to a secure, private email account and a quiet, private space for joining online meetings and telephone calls
- Be living in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland)
- Aged 16 or over
- Not be previously disqualified as a trustee or company director, have an undischarged bankruptcy or have unspent criminal convictions for an offence involving dishonesty or deception (such as fraud).
Desirable
It would be beneficial if you have work or volunteer experience in an area relevant to Rainbow Migration’s work (e.g. service delivery, communications, campaigning, lobbying, fundraising, HR, IT) but this is not a requirement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Title: Treasurer of the Board of Trustees
Salary: Unpaid & Voluntary (Reasonable expenses related to the role will be reimbursed in accordance with the charity's expenses policy).
Time commitment: Approx. 1.5 – 2 days per month.
Terms of Office: Three years with possibility to extend by another three years. Applicants must be eligible to serve as Trustees of a UK-based Charity.
Location: Flexible – however we require that all trustees would be able to attend at least one ‘in person’ meeting in London each year.
Unlimit Health
Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.
Our vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.
We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective nonprofit initiatives, we have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Department of International Development (DFID), USAID and philanthropic investors.
What we do
Our work includes:
- Evidence-based disease elimination support
- Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening
- Building collaborative partnerships
Our main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including:
- Reduced productivity
- Internal organ damage
- Impaired child development
- Reduced school attendance
- Increased risk of HIV in women
- Infertility
The Role
Unlimit Health is looking for a Treasurer of the Board of Trustees to be responsible for: leadership and governance, strategic planning and implementation, sustainability, compliance & financial oversight and advocacy, stakeholder engagement and fundraising.
This role requires a candidate with demonstratable experience in senior financial leadership, ideally as a trustee, CFO, or finance director within a charity, international development organisation, or public health institution. It is key that the successful candidate has a strong understanding of UK charity finance, governance and regulatory frameworks, as well as internationally.
Applicants must be eligible to serve as trustees of a UK-based charity (see Charity Commission).
Time commitment
Board meetings are held four times a year during the working day. We welcome applications from people based outside the UK who can join meetings online but require that all trustees would be able to attend at least one ‘in person’ meeting in London each year. Unlimit Health is committed to creating a diverse board and will work to facilitate specific needs of individuals if required. The time commitment is approx. 1.5 – 2 days per month.
Diversity Statement
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups to better reflect our mission and work to improve health equity. Research has shown that women and people from marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the job criteria. Please consider applying even if you do not fully meet our essential criteria. We are happy to schedule an informal chat to discuss the role further prior to submitting an application.
Unlimit Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious beliefs, and socio-economic background. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.
Closing date: 29 April 2026.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our online applicant portal to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
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About The Connection at St Martin’s
No one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets and everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home.
This is an exciting time for The Connection. Although rough sleeping is increasing on our streets, we believe we have the solutions. To meet the growing need for our help, we need to secure more resources. We are planning a new fundraising strategy so that we can save lives, work more closely with health services and get more people into long term accommodation.
About the Role
To achieve this, we are looking for more fundraising expertise at Board level. We are looking for a senior fundraising professional to join our active and skilled board. Ideally you are a Fundraising Director working in a successful medium to large charity, with strong knowledge of highly effective, innovative fundraising teams. You will guide us to get the best from the resources we put in and steer further investment to support ambitious growth.
We have a particular interest in major donor and corporate fundraising as these are areas where we have the opportunities for growth. We are also keen to build relationships with senior leaders at funder organisations and encourage them to act as ambassadors to promote our cause.
The Connection has very strong brand recognition for our size due to our location in the centre of London and our long standing relationship with the BBC through the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal. Help us with our step change in fundraising so that we can make a huge difference to people sleeping rough on our streets.
Closing Date: Tuesday 5th May
Interview Date: w/c Monday 11th May
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Finance Trustee (Treasurer)
Goals 4 Girls is a UK charity dedicated to empowering girls and young women through football, mentoring and leadership development.
We work with girls and young women from underserved communities who face barriers to participation in sport, confidence building and personal development. Through structured programmes delivered in schools and communities, we support girls to build resilience, improve wellbeing and develop leadership skills.
Our programmes combine football participation with mentoring, wellbeing support and access to positive role models. By creating safe, female-focused spaces and strong support networks, we help girls develop confidence both on and off the pitch.
As demand for our work grows, Goals 4 Girls is entering an exciting stage of development, expanding our programmes, building partnerships with leading organisations in sport and business, and increasing our national impact.
To support this growth, we are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees, helping guide the organisation’s financial sustainability and long-term strategy.
The Role of Treasurer
The Treasurer is a key member of the Board of Trustees, providing oversight of the charity’s financial health and helping ensure strong financial governance.
Working closely with the Chair, CEO and Board, the Treasurer will support strategic decision-making by ensuring that trustees have clear and accurate financial information and that the charity operates with robust financial controls.
The Treasurer plays an important role in helping the Board balance ambition and growth with
Role Summary:
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees and the Trustee Board
Working closely with the CEO, G4G Accountant & Senior Administrator.
The Role of Treasurer
The Treasurer is a key member of the Board of Trustees, providing oversight of the charity’s financial health and helping ensure strong financial governance.
Working closely with the Chair, CEO and Board, the Treasurer will support strategic decision-making by ensuring that trustees have clear and accurate financial information and that the charity operates with robust financial controls.
The Treasurer plays an important role in helping the Board balance ambition and growth with responsible financial stewardship.
Key Responsibilities
The Treasurer will:
· Oversee the presentation of budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board.
· Ensure that appropriate financial systems, controls and procedures are in place.
· Monitor the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
· Support the development and review of financial policies, including reserves and risk management.
· Provide financial insight to support strategic planning and growth.
· Work with the Chair, CEO, leadership team and with the Goals 4 Girls accountant to ensure effective financial planning and reporting.
· Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements and relevant financial regulations.
· Oversee preparation of the charity’s annual accounts and liaise with external accountants or auditors.
· Ensure financial risks are identified and appropriately managed.
· Help build financial understanding across the Board by presenting financial information clearly and accessibly.
Skills and Experience
We are seeking a trustee with strong financial expertise who is motivated by the opportunity to support a growing charity making a positive impact in young people’s lives. Please note that only London-based candidates will be considered and the position requires an enhanced DBS check and two professional references.
The ideal candidate will bring:
Essential
· A professional background in finance with at least 5 years post-qualification in accounting, investment or financial management
· Experience of financial oversight, governance or strategic financial planning
· Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
· The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
Desirable
· Experience of charity finance or working with non-profit organisations
· Experience supporting organisational growth or scaling programmes
· Interest in sport, youth development or gender equality
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to creating opportunities for girls and young women.
Time Commitment
The Treasurer role is voluntary, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
Expected commitment:
· Attendance at monthly Board meetings
· Occasional committee or working group participation where relevant
· Preparation and review of financial information between meetings
The average commitment is approximately 5 –7 hours per month including a one hour monthly Board meeting.
Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term, with the option of renewal.
Board Culture
Goals 4 Girls is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board.
We welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of professional backgrounds, communities and lived experiences. We believe diversity strengthens governance and improves the impact of our work.
Why Join Goals 4 Girls
Joining the Board offers the opportunity to:
· Help shape the future of a growing charity supporting girls and young women
· Contribute strategic expertise to a mission-driven organisation
· Work alongside an engaged and passionate Board and leadership team
· Support programmes that are creating lasting social impact
How to Apply
To express interest in the Treasurer role, please submit the following:
· A short cover note outlining your interest and relevant experience
· A current CV
Please note that this volunteer role will require two references and an enhanced DBS check
Attendance at Board monthly meeting (1 hour last Thurs of each month), regular meetings with G4G senior management ahead of each Board meeting, meeting with auditors during audit process plus other ad-hoc meetings and internal events as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At CISWO, The Coal Mining Charity, our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry, delivering services across all former coalfield areas in the UK. We do this through the provision of practical support and advice for former miners and their families, community investment, and the protection and improvement of recreational land.
We are currently seeking to broaden the skills and experience of our Board of Trustees and would particularly welcome individuals with previous trustee experience, and strong charity governance knowledge. We would also welcome applicants with expertise in fundraising, marketing and communications, or risk management, and from those with an interest in serving in a Chair or Vice Chair position.
Successful candidates will have experience operating at a senior level within a large and/or complex organisation (in either a paid or voluntary capacity). You will be able to demonstrate effectiveness in your field, bring strategic insight, and take a solutions-focused approach to supporting the work and future direction of the charity.
The role in unremunerated but expenses are covered.
To find out more and apply, please download the full Trustee Candidate Information Pack available from our website.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Improving the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Digital Trustee – Prospect Hospice Board
Help shape the future of hospice care through digital leadership
We are seeking a new Trustee with expertise in IT, digital and technology to join the Board of Prospect Hospice.
Our hospice provides compassionate care and support for people with life-limiting illness and their families. As healthcare and society become increasingly digital, technology now plays a critical role in how people find support, access care, and stay connected with services when they need them most.
Hospices increasingly rely on digital systems for clinical records, referrals, fundraising, volunteer coordination, and partnerships with NHS services. Strong board-level digital insight helps ensure these systems are safe, inclusive, secure and aligned with the hospice’s mission.
The Role
As a Trustee you will help provide strategic leadership, governance and oversight of the hospice.
You will support the Board to:
- Provide oversight of digital strategy, systems and data
- Ensure technology supports safe, compassionate and accessible care
- Strengthen cyber security, resilience and business continuity
- Support effective use of data, digital services and emerging technologies such as AI
- Help ensure that the hospice is prepared for future technologies and is aligned with NHS Digital strategies
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with experience in areas such as:
- Digital leadership or digital transformation
- IT strategy, infrastructure or enterprise systems
- Cyber security, data governance or information governance
- Digital product, data analysis and mining, AI or health technology
- Technology leadership within the NHS, healthcare, public services or the private sector
Previous Trustee experience is not required, however experience at a senior management or Board level is an advantage.
We are particularly interested in individuals who can combine technical expertise with strategic thinking, curiosity and a commitment to the values of hospice care.
What You Will Bring
- Professional experience in digital, IT or technology leadership
- Strategic perspective and sound judgement
- Ability to translate technical issues into board-level insight
- Commitment to improving the experience of patients, families and staff
- A collaborative approach to governance
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and career stages, recognising that charity boards benefit from a broad range of perspectives and experiences.
Why Join Us
Becoming a trustee is a unique opportunity to:
- Use your expertise to improve care for people at the most difficult times in their lives
- Help shape the future of hospice services in a digital world
- Contribute to strategic decisions that affect patients, families and communities
- Gain valuable board experience and broaden your leadership perspective
The experience can be both professionally rewarding and a powerful way to bring new perspectives back into your own career
Interviews will take place on 11 & 15 May 2026
DBS Check
This role requires a DBS check. We consider all disclosures fairly, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Chair of Trustees
Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire
Voluntary role | Buckinghamshire
Are you a well-connected leader in Buckinghamshire with the energy and ambition to help a respected local charity grow its impact?
Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire is seeking an exceptional individual to become our next Chair of Trustees.
About Us
We are part of the national Citizens Advice network, providing free, confidential and impartial advice to thousands of people each year across Buckinghamshire. We have offices in Aylesbury, Buckingham, High Wycombe and Chesham.
Our work helps people resolve problems around debt, housing, employment, benefits and consumer rights, often preventing crises, reducing pressure on public services and enabling individuals to regain stability and independence.
The organisation is stable, well-managed and ambitious. Following reductions in statutory funding and changes across the national network, we are now focused on strengthening income streams, raising our local profile and entering a new phase of growth.
The Opportunity
It is an opportunity to build on strong foundations and take the organisation forward.
As Chair, you will:
• Provide strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees.
• Help strengthen funding and sustainability.
• Raise the profile of Citizens Advice across Buckinghamshire.
• Represent the organisation with funders, partners and the wider community.
• Champion the difference we make to people’s lives.
We are particularly interested in candidates who live in, or have strong knowledge and networks within Buckinghamshire (ideally central or south).
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who brings:
• Strategic leadership experience (board or senior executive level).
• The confidence to support and constructively challenge a CEO.
• Strong networking skills and credibility locally.
• Commercial awareness and financial literacy.
• An interest in fundraising and partnership development.
• A genuine commitment to community impact.
Prior Chair experience is welcome but not essential. Energy, judgement and the ability to build relationships are key.
Time Commitment
• Four face-to-face Board meetings per year (2 hours each).
• Four subcommittee meetings per subcommittee annually Finance & Risk, Operations, People, and Fundraising).
• Annual strategy Away Day.
• Annual Staff & Volunteers Day.
• Attendance at selected fundraising and stakeholder events.
• Approximate commitment: 2 -4 days per month.
Why This Role Matters
Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire helps people solve problems that, left unaddressed, cost families, councils and government far more in the long term.
As Chair, you will help ensure this essential service continues to thrive, supporting residents to become more financially secure, resilient and able to contribute fully to society.
For more information and how to apply download the Appointment Brief.
Closing date: 9am Friday 10th April 2026
Join us in shaping the next chapter of Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Chair of the Board of Trustees and Trustee Opportunities (Voluntary)
Ben is the charity supporting the health and wellbeing of people who work or have worked in the UK automotive industry. As the sector continues to transform, Ben is entering an ambitious new phase to significantly expand its reach, strengthen its role as the industry’s trusted wellbeing partner and deliver its goal to treble impact and double fundraising by 2030. With strong financial foundations and clear ambition for growth, we are now seeking a new Chair and several Trustees to help shape this next chapter.
The Chair will provide strategic leadership to the Board, support and challenge the CEO, and ensure strong governance, financial sustainability and clarity of purpose. They will lead the Board in setting strategy, driving impact, stewarding significant reserves and acting as an ambassador across the sector.
We are looking for:
- Non-executive experience including as committee or board chair
- Strong governance and financial acumen
- Experience of organisational change or growth
- A collaborative, values driven leader who brings sound judgement, strategic insight and excellent relationship building skills.
The Board meets 4 times a year, with approximately 50% of those taking place in-person. The Chair will serve up to 4 years.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To make a positive difference to people's lives within the automotive industry.
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Charity Trustee Have you got experience as a senior leader in health, hospitals or social care? Would you like to use your experience to make a meaningful difference to unpaid carers across Surrey? Action for Carers Surrey is seeking a new trustee to join our Board. We are a dedicated, passionate charity determined to make a difference to young and adult carers across Surrey by providing advice, support and advocacy. With over 100,000 unpaid carers in Surrey, our work has never been more important. Our vision is that every unpaid carer in Surrey is heard, valued and supported. Who we’re looking for Following the retirement of a trustee with extensive knowledge and experience of Surrey County Council’s political, social and healthcare landscape, we are particularly keen to appoint a trustee with comparable senior level expertise. Most likely, this will have been obtained in an environment such as:
It may have been gained whilst in employment or in an elected role, either within the public or voluntary/charity sector. Potentially you may have gained this knowledge and understanding as a carer and user of these services. What you will bring
As a trustee, you will be collectively responsible for setting the charity’s strategy in line with its vision and for ensuring proper governance. Our board works in partnership with the CEO and senior leadership team as they deliver this strategy. Your background in health or social care will be influential and help to shape the future of ACS at this critical time. We are proud that a majority of our board have lived experience as an unpaid carer. Whilst not essential, any experience you may have currently or in the past, will strengthen the representation of carers on the board. Most vitally, you will have the opportunity to improve the lives of unpaid carers of all ages across Surrey. Previous trustee directorship experience is not required. In return You will be joining a dynamic and engaged board of trustees which has a good working relationship with an experienced and dedicated CEO. We have an induction programme which includes initial training and the opportunity to meet the trustees and key staff, and all our trustees are encouraged to undertake ongoing training. Trustees have the opportunity to mentor staff and participate in occasional short term working groups which comprise a mix of trustees and staff. This is a voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Action For Carers, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application. It is important that our trustee board is diverse in terms of professional backgrounds, skills and experiences and is also representative of communities that we serve. We welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of this commitment we complete safer recruitment checks including enhanced child workforce DBS checks. |
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The British Racing School [BRS] provides education and training for those employed in or seeking employment in the horseracing industry, primarily young people. The Trustee Board is currently seeking to appoint an additional trustee. It is the boards policy to increase the ethnic diversity of its Trustee Board, in order that the Board better reflects the Charity’s beneficiaries and to realise the benefits that diverse leadership brings.
Operating as a charity, the BRS derives a sizeable percentage of its income from charitable donations, and we are specifically seeking a Trustee with significant experience of fundraising at strategic and operational levels to bolster our expertise in this area and help shape the overall fundraising strategy.
A genuine interest in improving the life chances of young people through education and training is a paramount requirement. In addition, the BRS Board is looking for a Trustee who can think strategically about the BRS’ activities and employ their own insights and experience for the benefit of the Board and the management team.
The current Board will provide newly appointed Trustees with a comprehensive induction programme.
The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to add value outside their natural areas of expertise and demonstrate motivation to effectively contribute to the BRS.
Personal qualities are important to the BRS – the successful candidate will be pragmatic and intellectually curious with sound people judgement, high emotional intelligence and strong listening skills. It is critical that the successful candidate possesses an open and collaborative style which matches the current culture and values of both the BRS and the Board.
In line with the BRS safer recruitment practices, applicants are required to complete a Trustee Application form which can be downloaded from the BRS website. An enhanced DBS check will also be required as will a minimum of 2 professional references. The school reserves the right to conduct online searches of candidates to determine their suitability from a safeguarding perspective.
This is a voluntary role; reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. The commitment required is usually in-person attendance at 5 meetings, along with attendance at 4 online meetings per year.
The closing date for applications is Monday 13th April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Camden/Pan-London
Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Finance Trustee at Solace Women's Aid.
At Solace, we have continued to reach more people than ever before, supporting 20,000 women, children, young people and men across all of our services every year. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse through support services such as Refuge Accommodation, Therapeutic Support, Community services and many more. Our holistic approach to empowering survivors allows women and girls to achieve independent lives free from abuse.
About the Service
Solace is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The organisation is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is made up of up to 12 members from across a range of professional and life experiences.
Solace is seeking trustees to join our Board to fulfil their responsibilities in developing the strategic direction and overall governance of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the success of a growing charity that makes a profound and positive impact on the lives of women who have suffered from violence and abuse.
We are looking for those who value the equality of all women, are passionate about their wellbeing, and the challenges they face in violent and abusive environments. An interest in Solace’s work and approach is essential, as well as an ambitious outlook for Solace’s future.
Due to the nature of our work, we are looking for a female to take on this role, this is a genuine occupational requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010.
About the Role
A successful candidate would have a good understanding of current accounting standards in the UK charities sector and be able to guide the organisation through compliance and regulatory matters both now and in the future.
This would include:
- Review financial statements (income, expenses, reserves, cash flow) as presented by the Solace Finance Director + CEO. Ensure successful audits are delivered on an annual basis in line with Companies House and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor financial statements for financial health and going concern status in the near term. Monitor financials to ensure the charity is financially viable in the longer term.
- Ensure adequate financial controls are in place for Solace in coordination with the Finance Director + team
- Management of risk and risk oversight: identify financials risks (funding gaps, cash flow deficiencies, under-diversified funding, fraud) and support on mitigating actions. Ensure Charities Commission updates are completed and documented as needed.
- Have oversight of Solace’s Reserves as well as Reserves ambitions over the longer term.
- Help the Board understand the financial information and position of the charity including audit results, budget implications, annual reporting sign off.
- Ensure the charity’s funds are deployed in line with Solace’s overall purpose and strategy.
About the Location
We have two forms of meetings that trustees are expected to attend at our London head office; Board Meetings, which occur 4 times a year and Board Away Days which can take place up to two times annually. All trustees also need to be a part of a subcommittee, which are held online quarterly.
About the Time Committment
Trustees will need to attend 4 in person board meetings per year. Each trustee is expected to join at least one subcommittee, with meetings held remotely 4 times per year. The expected time commitment for trustees averages one day per month across the year.
How to apply
If you wish to apply to this position, please supply the following by 06-04-26:
- A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements. A covering letter (maximum 2 sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed as part of your full application.
- Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
Please send your CV and cover letter to our Executive Assistant using the contact email address displayed via our direct Solace vacancy for this role.
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
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The Opportunity
As Chair, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership to the organisation and the Board, ensuring our charitable purposes deliver greater public benefit
- Chair and facilitate Board meetings, direct policymaking, and monitor implementation of decisions
- Represent the Trust at events and strategic meetings, acting as an ambassador and spokesperson
- Work closely with the Chief Executive to plan meetings, set agendas, and develop the Board
- Oversee induction, training, appraisal, and succession planning for trustees
- Address any conflict within the Board and the organisation
What We’re Looking For
We seek an individual with:
- Proven experience in leading an effective charity board
- Appreciation of the values, purpose, and operational model of Burdett
- Understanding of best practice in grant making
- Ability to oversee a strategic investment portfolio
- Strong interest and understanding of health and social care, nationally and internationally
- Effective ambassadorial skills and the ability to utilise relevant networks
Commitment & Remuneration
- Voluntary position; reasonable trustee expenses (e.g., travel) can be claimed
- Expected time commitment: 2–3 days per month (may fluctuate)
- Four full Board meetings per year, held in person in central London
- Regular meetings with the Chief Executive and ongoing communications with trustees
How to Apply
Please submit a brief CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience match the person specification.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
We support nurse-led innovation that drives better care, equity and wellbeing across society.
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British Exploring Society is looking for two additional Trustees to join our Council (Board).
Trustee: Operations and Expeditions – A trustee with previous experience of leading British Exploring Society expeditions. Experience of taking young people on multiple remote and challenging expeditions. Previous Trustee experience of an outdoor and/or youth development charity is essential.
Trustee: Legal – A trustee who is a qualified lawyer ideally operating at a Partner level or senior executive level with a corporate environment with a passion for the outdoors and youth work. Previous trustee experience is helpful but not essential.
- Applications are open until close of business on Wednesday 1st April.
Charity Description
British Exploring Society is a world-class youth development charity with a unique heritage founded on the belief that challenging experiences can transform lives, empowering and equipping young people with the courage, integrity, skills, resilience and motivation to make the most of their future.
We prepare young people for adventures and expeditions virtually, and in remote locations in the UK and overseas where they face challenges, acquire outdoor skills and learn about themselves - as well as undertaking projects with content relevant to their lives and to the fragile environments that they explore.
The results are transformative – not just in terms of practical skills and resilience, but in a new-found confidence and self-belief which they carry forward to their future life. More than this, through their adventure together, our young people forge friendships for life and become part of a unique supportive and continuing community of explorers with shared experiences, values and perspectives on the world.
Our trustees
Our trustees play a vital role at British Exploring Society. They have independent control over, and legal responsibility for, our management and administration. Since 1932 we have always relied on the time individuals donate to us, and our trustees are a cornerstone of that culture of professional volunteering. We want our trustees to enjoy the time they give to us, and to feel motivated and uplifted by the work we do. We do everything we can to involve our trustees in the life of the organisation, to visit and get involved in our activities and to feel the positive impact of their contributions.
Our trustees ensure that we comply with the law, with our Articles, and that we continuously strive to fulfil our charitable purpose. This includes a proactive duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of our beneficiaries and a duty of care to ensure beneficiaries and others the charity comes into contact with do not come to harm.
Key responsibilities
Planning
- Approve our mission statement and review the team’s performance in achieving it
- Annually assess the changing environment and approve the charity’s plans
- Annually review and approve the organisation’s strategy
- Review and approve our financial goals
- Annually review and approve our budget
- Approve and review major policies, including all those relating to financial procedures, health and safety, risk, data protection and safeguarding.
Organisation
- Recruit, appraise, advise, support and if necessary change the CEO of the charity
- Be assured of management succession
- Approve appropriate salaries, terms and conditions of service for staff
- Support sub-committees and fill vacancies as needed
- Regularly audit the performance of Council and approve plans to improve its performance.
Operations
- Review results achieved by our team in relation to aims and objectives, annual and long range goals
- Be certain that the financial structure of the charity is adequate for its current needs and strategy
- Provide open and constructive criticism, advice, comments and support
- Approve major actions of the charity, such as expenditure on items over authorised limits and major shift in activity.
Audit
- Ensure accountability within the charity, particularly where trustees delegate responsibility for particular tasks or decisions to staff or volunteers
- Be assured that Council is adequately and currently informed of the condition of the charity and its operations
- Be assured that published reports adequately reflect the nature of services and the financial condition of the charity
- Ascertain that the CEO has established appropriate policies to define and identify conflicts of interest throughout the organisation and is administering and enforcing those policies
- Appoint independent auditors
- Review and assure compliance with statutory accounting, reporting requirements, relevant laws and standards affecting the charity
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Become an All We Can trustee and support our governance and overall work with your expertise to impact transformational work to end poverty and injustice all around the world.
If you have experience in finance, audit, risk and fiduciary oversight in the UK charity sector, you can make a meaningful impact at All We Can. We work in partnership with changemakers rooted in local communities, challenging poverty, inequality and injustice and by joining the team, you'll work with us to make a real difference in the world.
Being trustee of All We Can is a rewarding role as you get to play your part in doing international development differently based on our relational and long-term partnership model. If you’re looking for a sense of purpose, fulfilment derived from being part of a movement which is transforming international development, this can be a role for you.
As part of the Board of Trustee’s, you will help govern All We Can in line with its charitable objectives and to maintain oversight of the organisation’s financial affairs on behalf of the Board. You will work with other trustees and the chair across all board’s areas of responsibility and contribute within your specific area of expertise.
We’ve just launched our new bold five-year strategic plan and we need your challenge, championing and support to deliver it.
We are committed to equity and inclusion and to continually improving the diversity of our board. We are specifically eager to receive expressions of interest from people of colour. To perform the role, you will need to be supportive of working in a Christian faith-based environment, but do not need to be a Christian.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Rooted in the Christian faith, All We Can is an international development and relief organisation, working to see every person’s potential fulfilled.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Bevan Foundation is seeking new trustees to join its Board.
Could you support the Bevan Foundation in its mission to end poverty and inequality in Wales?
About the Bevan Foundation
The Bevan Foundation is Wales's most influential think tank. We create insights, ideas and impact that help to end poverty and inequality. Over recent years the Foundation has helped secure real and lasting change for people across Wales, from universal free school meals for primary pupils to increases in Education Maintenance Allowance. We’ve built a reputation for trusted, evidence-based insights and ideas that influence decision-makers and improve lives.
About this role
We are looking for new trustees to join our board to fill vacancies.
This is an exciting opportunity to get involved with our high impact team. You’ll help the organisation to increase understanding of the challenges facing people in Wales, help to develop effective solutions and keep the charity on course.
The usual term of office of trustees is four years, with the possibility of another four-year term thereafter.
Trustees do not get paid, although reasonable expenses for travel may be claimed.
About you
We are looking for people who are passionate about improving the lives of the people of Wales, and who want to make a difference by generating insights that help to change public policy and practice.
Trustees come from all walks of life – there are no specific qualifications or experiences we require. However, applications from people with fundraising or senior leadership experience, or from people fluent in the Welsh language, would be particularly welcome.
We want our board to reflect the breadth of Wales’ population. We welcome applications from everyone, but would particularly like to hear from younger people, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, and people in north and west Wales. We’d also welcome applications from people working in front-line roles with people on low-incomes.
Don’t worry if you haven’t had experience of being a trustee or board member before. We will offer you support and training to help you to undertake your role, and in addition we’re aiming to partner with external board training programmes.
Download the information pack to find out how to apply or how to contact us with any questions.
