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TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT
Help Shape the Future Health and Wellbeing of Luton
Active Luton is looking for new Trustees to help guide our charity as we continue to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Luton.
We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience in Law or Human Resources, although we welcome applications from anyone who shares our values and can bring strategic thinking, sound judgement and a commitment to good governance.
As one of Bedfordshire's leading community wellbeing charities, Active Luton manages leisure centres and libraries, delivers public health programmes, and works with partners across the town to tackle health inequalities and help people live healthier, happier lives.
As a Trustee, you will help shape our future, support our Executive Team and ensure we continue to make a lasting difference to our community.
The role includes:
- Four Board meetings each year
- Membership of a Board Committee
- An initial three-year term
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing development
- Voluntary position
If you are an experienced professional who wants to use your skills to create lasting social impact, we would love to hear from you.
Join us in creating healthier people, stronger communities and a brighter future for Luton.
The Bromley Trust is a specialist grant-maker which supports UK charities working with people seeking sanctuary and people in prison. We are looking for someone with experience of managing large scale long-term investments to join us and take over from our retiring Investment Lead Trustee. They will play a central role in overseeing the Trust’s investment strategy and its implementation, alongside the other Trustees, and work closely with the Director, Treasurer and our Investment Managers.
Collectively Trustees share responsibility for governing the organisation and directing how it is managed and run. We are looking for people who have have an enthusiasm for our areas of interest (human rights / prison reform), good strategic thinking skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively as a member of a small friendly team. You don’t need to have previous experience of being a trustee as a full induction will be provided.
We have a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy in place and recognise that having a diverse board made up of people who collectively have a range of perspectives, skills and experiences (including lived experience of our areas of interest) will best enable us to be an effective organisation. For a full job description and more information about The Bromley Trust and its work please see the recruitment pack.
If you would like to apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter to our Chair Fiona Cramb stating why you are interested in becoming our Investment Lead Trustee and what skills and experiences you could contribute to the organisation. The letter should also include details of two referees stating their relationship to you and how long they have known you. Referees will only be contacted if you are offered the role. Please email these documents before 5pm on the closing date of Friday 30th October 2026. Details of the email address to use are provided in the recruitment pack.
We fund specialist charities that are helping to bring about positive social change through their work with marginalised people in the UK
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Fundraising Trustee
Can you help shape CoppaFeel!’s next chapter?
CoppaFeel! has never stood still. From a bold idea around a kitchen table to one of the UK's most recognised health charities, we have continued to challenge convention, reach young people with a life saving message and build a community that believes breast cancer does not need to be diagnosed late.
We are now entering an exciting new chapter. After a period of exceptional growth, fundraising has become increasingly central to what is possible next - creating opportunities to broaden our reach, deepen our impact and invest in the future and so we are looking for a Fundraising Trustee to join our Board.
This is not simply about reviewing fundraising reports or providing technical expertise. It is an opportunity to bring strategic insight, constructive challenge and fresh thinking to help shape how CoppaFeel! builds sustainable income and achieves its ambitions over the next decade.
What we're looking for
We're particularly interested in people with experience of:
● Leading or significantly growing philanthropy, major giving or other high value fundraising
● Developing strategic corporate partnerships and long term supporter relationships
● Unlocking commercial or transformational income opportunities
● Building sustainable, diversified fundraising portfolios
● Leading fundraising through periods of organisational growth and change
● Advising Boards or Executive Teams on fundraising strategy, investment and risk
You don't need to have worked exclusively in philanthropy or corporate partnerships. What matters is evidence of strategic relationship building, senior influencing, commercial judgement and the ability to balance ambition with sustainable growth.
You'll be someone who:
● Thinks strategically rather than operationally
● Is comfortable interrogating data, evidence and return on investment
● Spots opportunities others might miss
● Enjoys healthy debate and constructive challenge
● Challenges with respect, humility and good judgement
● Is excited by ambitious organisations and wants to help shape what comes next
Experience working with or reaching young people is a bonus.
What it's like around the Board table
Our Board is lively, collaborative, respectful, energetic, curious and challenging. There is healthy debate, everyone has a voice and Trustees are encouraged to bring their expertise and challenge thinking when something could be better. The Board has a strong and open relationship with the Executive Team. Trustees provide strategic support and constructive challenge, while giving the team the space to lead and deliver.As CoppaFeel! grows, we're determined to protect what makes us special — our personality, authenticity, entrepreneurial spirit and the legacy of our founder Kris.
Time commitment
Trustees meet quarterly, usually for around 2.5 hours, with additional time for preparation and occasional advice or support between meetings.
Trustees are unremunerated, although reasonable travel expenses can be claimed.
The initial term is three years, with the possibility of reappointment.
This is a genuinely pivotal moment for CoppaFeel!. We're looking for someone who wants to do more than sit around a Board table, someone who wants to help shape the next
chapter of one of the UK's most distinctive and innovative health charities.
If you want to be part of what CoppaFeel! is building next, we'd love to hear from you.
Role closes Friday 2nd October at 2pm
The Organisation
Christian Aid was born out of faith in action. Since our establishment in 1945, in response to the refugee crisis in post-war Europe, we have stood alongside people in their moments of greatest need, while working to address the underlying causes of poverty and injustice. Grounded in our Christian identity, we believe everyone should be treated with equal dignity, have the opportunity to realise their rights and fulfil their God-given potential. Our values of love, dignity, equality and justice guide how we work and the partnerships we build with people of all faiths and beliefs.
Today, Christian Aid works alongside communities and local partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean to respond to crises, strengthen resilience and tackle poverty at its roots. We believe people affected by poverty are best placed to lead change in their own lives, and we work with them to develop sustainable solutions and strengthen their influence. Through partnership, advocacy and the support of churches, we seek to challenge the systems that perpetuate poverty and build a more just and peaceful world.
The Role
Christian Aid is seeking to appoint a new Finance Trustee to bring significant charity finance experience to the Board and strengthen its oversight of financial matters. The Finance Trustee will play an important role in supporting good governance and strategic decision-making, helping ensure that Christian Aid’s financial resources are managed effectively and sustainably.
Working alongside fellow Trustees and the executive team, the Finance Trustee will provide constructive challenge and independent judgement, helping the Board understand financial performance, risks and opportunities. They will ensure that financial information is clear, accurate and meaningful, and support Trustees from a range of professional backgrounds to understand its implications for Christian Aid’s work and long-term sustainability.
The Finance Trustee will:
- provide constructive challenge and independent judgement on financial matters
- ensure financial information presented to the Board is accurate, timely and meaningful
- help the Board understand key financial issues, risks and opportunities
- support effective decision-making by clearly communicating financial information and its implications.
The Person
Essential knowledge and experience
- A recognised accounting qualification.
- Significant charity finance experience.
- Knowledge of the governance obligations and responsibilities of Trustees.
- Experience of financial oversight, including management accounts, cash flow, forecasting and financial reporting.
- A good understanding of financial reporting, management accounts, cash flow, forecasting and financial risk.
- The ability to identify key financial and organisational risks and communicate these clearly.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- The confidence to provide constructive challenge while maintaining positive and collaborative relationships.
Desirable knowledge and experience
It would be desirable if candidates also had experience in some of the following areas:
- Knowledge of the workings of NGOs in the UK and Ireland.
- Knowledge of the social, cultural, economic and political dimensions of international relief and development.
- Experience in an international organisation.
- Experience and understanding of diversity.
- Charity income generation.
- Experience gained outside the charity sector that complements charity finance and governance.
Personal qualities
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a combination of intellect, personal presence, energy and creativity sufficient to contribute at Board level. The successful candidate will also demonstrate:
- Strategic vision and the ability to operate effectively at Board level.
- Good independent judgement and the ability to identify key issues from complex information.
- The ability to think creatively and solve problems effectively.
- A willingness to speak their mind and provide constructive challenge.
- The ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Leadership skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- A calm, engaging and diplomatic approach, with the confidence to support open discussion and effective decision-making.
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
Commitment
Christian Aid values and encourages diversity on its Board and welcomes people from all sections of the Christian community. Board members are expected to be active Christians, helping to lead, direct and develop Christian Aid as the Churches’ agency for international development and poverty eradication.
Candidates should also demonstrate:
- A passion for poverty eradication and social justice.
- Knowledge of the challenges faced in developing countries.
- Commitment to Christian Aid’s values and objectives.
- An understanding of Christian Aid’s role as the Churches’ relief, development, advocacy and campaigning agency for international development and poverty eradication.
- Sympathy with and support for Christian Aid as a Christian organisation, working with churches, ecumenical bodies, local NGOs, organisations of other faiths and movements that share its values and have the competence to contribute to poverty eradication.
If you would like to apply for this brilliant opportunity of Finance Trustee please provide the following:
- An up to date CV with the details of two referees (we will not contact them without your prior permission)
- A supporting statement, which addresses the criteria in the Person Specification, along with your motivations for applying.
Board Advisers
If you are interested in contributing to the governance and mission of Christian Aid but feel that the Finance Trustee role is not the right fit for your experience, we would still be delighted to hear from you.
Alongside this appointment, Christian Aid is also looking to strengthen its pool of Board Advisers. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Investments
- Pensions
- Charity fundraising
If you are motivated by Christian Aid’s mission and believe your skills could make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to get in touch.
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RSPCA Norwich is a local Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), with our headquarters based near Wymondham, Norfolk. We employ 25 staff, work with over 150 volunteers and cover 2,500 square miles across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We provide animal welfare services, fundraise, run our education & outreach programmes and operate our shop network across the area.
The animal welfare services that we offer include:
- Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming over 500 animals in need per annum
- Subsidised neutering and microchipping schemes
- Veterinary financial aid for owned animals
- Pet food bank for pet owners in need
- Trap, neuter and release feral cat programme
- Advice and education to the public, schools and adult groups
What do RSPCA Norwich Trustees do?
RSPCA Norwich Trustees are volunteers who shape the work that the charity does and are collectively responsible for governing the affairs of the CIO. This is undertaken via strategic planning, good governance and working with the Senior Management Team to achieve our mission of raising awareness, providing practical support and demonstrating compassion to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to all animals.
“Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do. They may be known by other titles, such as directors, board members, governors and committee members” - Charity Commission.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for applications from people from all social and cultural backgrounds, who are passionate about improving animal welfare. It doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced Trustee or not, as a full induction and training will be provided.
Following our annual skills audit, we have identified some skills gapson the Trustee board that we would like to replenish.
As a result, we are looking for people who understand or have experience of:
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Legal expertise
- IT
What’s in it for you?
There are lots of benefits to becoming an RSPCA Norwich Trustee, including:
- Induction and Trustee training
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones in governance
- Contributing your skills to improve the work of RSPCA Norwich
- Working with like-minded people who share your enthusiasm for animal welfare
- The chance to shape the future of animal welfare services in your local area
- Volunteering is good for your wellbeing!
Our mission is to raise awareness, provide practical support and demonstrate compassion to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to all animals
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SHAK is looking for new trustees
An exciting moment to join us — we’ve just launched our new 3-year strategic plan
SHAK is a resident-led charity on the Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate in Camden, helping young people and adults across South Hampstead, West Hampstead and Kilburn overcome barriers to economic and social inclusion.
We welcome applications from anyone who shares our values. We particularly encourage local residents to apply, and those who can increase representation from minority communities.
WHAT IS A TRUSTEE?
Trustees set a charity’s priorities and strategy and ensure plans are delivered effectively — gaining valuable skills while contributing to a meaningful cause.
Join the Board of The Glasshouse as we embark on an ambitious new chapter.
The Glasshouse is a world-class venue and charity, home to unforgettable live music experiences, Royal Northern Sinfonia, a centre for music education and a thriving community of artists and music lovers. As we celebrate 20 years and embark on a bold third decade, we’re seeking new Trustees to help shape what comes next.
Every year, more than 2 million people engage with our work through 400+ concerts and gigs, 10,000+ classes and workshops and digital experiences. We’ve contributed £1bn to the UK economy, championed talent development and made music accessible to all.
We know that work histories alone don’t express all of what someone can offer, and we encourage applications from all professional backgrounds. We hope new Trustees might help us strengthen expertise or leadership in:
• Ambitious creative programming.
• Music, creative education and skills.
• Customer experience, marketing, and communications.
• Technological transformation, both creative and organisational.
• Developing commercial and philanthropic income.
• People, culture, and safeguarding.
Music brings people together, and we want our Board to connect with the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, particularly those whose voices are underrepresented on charity boards and within the cultural sector. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and help us create a future where music is truly for everyone.
Commitment
This is an unpaid voluntary role, as is the case for charity Trustees. Trustees are expected to attend four Board meetings each year, an annual Board away day, and approximately four committee meetings annually, depending on committee membership. Reasonable expenses incurred in undertaking the role will be reimbursed in line with The Glasshouse’s expenses policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Why join us
Rebuild with Hope Foundation was established in 2021 and began supporting people facing multiple barriers to employment. From our humble beginnings we have seen continued and exciting growth which has allowed us to further develop and expand our support programmes alongside the opening of several retail outlets, high street stores and a community hub and café.
Our additional retail stores are in Runcorn (two stores), Earlstown, Kirkham, Thorn Cross and Wrexham. Our mission is to support those facing multiple barriers to employment by providing mentorship, employment opportunities and holistic support. Rebuild With Hope provides opportunities and delivers comprehensive support making transitioning back to work as smooth as possible.
We offer training, volunteering, work experience and progression to real work opportunities, coupled with wrap around support to foster independence, promote self-esteem and provide hope for people when they need it most. Employment and volunteering opportunities continue to help us support communities with the ongoing and ever challenging cost of living crisis.
Overview
The Rebuild with Hope Foundation is a fast growing and impactful charity supporting those facing barriers to work. Due to our continued growth we are looking to increase and diversify our Board membership. We are looking to appoint Trustees, no former experience is required as training will be provided. We are also looking to appoint a Treasurer a long with an experienced Chair of the Board. There are separate recruitment packs for each of the three roles, with each outlining the different knowledge and experiences required .
As Trustee you will help steer the charity towards achieving its mission. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful community initiatives, support sustainable growth, and foster positive relationships with stakeholders. As a Trustee, you will play a key part in shaping the charity’s future, ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective governance. This paid position invites passionate individuals eager to make a lasting difference through dedicated service and innovative thinking.
Role Description
Board Members are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, probity of its activities, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives, and goals in accordance with the Constitution, legal and regulatory guidelines. All Board Members should be aware of and understand their individual and collective responsibilities and should not be overly reliant on one or more Members in any aspect of the governance of the charity.
Duties
- Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements and acts within the confines of the Constitution and its charitable objects.
- Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries, and future beneficiaries.
- Promoting and developing the charity to help it grow and maintain its public benefit.
- Maintaining sound financial management and control of the charity’s resources.
- Ensuring a fully effective and appropriate system recruitment, for appointment the and monitoring of the work and activities for the CEO and Senior Management team.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, striving for best practice in good governance.
- Maintaining absolute confidentiality about all aspects of Trustees’ business
This role offers an inspiring opportunity to contribute your skills and experiences toward creating positive change while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in our communities.
How to apply
Please download the relevant recruitment pack for either Trustee, Treasurer and Chair. The application process is outlined within the pack.
We request no contact from external agencies
Full instructions are detailed within our recruitment packs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Rights & Security International (RSI) is offering this exciting opportunity for new volunteer Trustees to join our Board.
About us
We are a small, expert charity dedicated to promoting the freedoms of expression, belief and identity, while stopping governments from treating people as ‘terrorism’ threats simply because of who they are.
We challenge religious, racial and gender bias in national security programmes, promote justice and transparency, and ensure that the voices of communities facing discrimination are heard.
We were founded by a group of women activists in Northern Ireland in 1990 to seek justice for rights violations committed as part of the conflict in the region, and now work throughout the UK and internationally.
Today, we focus especially on ending Islamophobia and racism in counter-terrorism programmes, stopping governments from treating migrants and asylum-seekers as ‘security’ threats unfairly, and upholding the rights of peaceful protesters.
Globally, we work primarily to support civil society and expose harmful ‘security’ or ‘emergency’ laws in several parts of Latin America and East Africa; our project on environmental human rights defenders also brings together activists from Southeast Asia. We raise the profile of rights violations and help develop new narratives and strategies.
We have a large impact for our size, publishing groundbreaking investigations and carrying out effective advocacy in Westminster, at the UN and elsewhere.
About you
The successful candidates will bring a dedication to upholding human rights and equality, especially in the counter-terrorism and national security contexts. You should have a strong dedication to human rights principles and an understanding that human rights are for everyone.
You should have experience in a field that is relevant to charity work, such as community organising/grassroots activism, law, communications, advocacy, accounting, management or supporting human rights defenders.
We are especially interested in applications from candidates with lived experience of:
· Migration to, or seeking asylum in, the UK; OR
· Promoting people’s fundamental rights in El Salvador, Mexico, Honduras, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru or Chile.
About the Trustee role
As a Trustee, you will have an active role in shaping our organisation and ensuring that we are well run. We welcome enthusiastic, active governance and a curiosity about why and how we do our work. You would have an impact by shaping our strategies, helping us build our networks and (as appropriate) collaborating directly with staff. We work from the grassroots level (advising migrants) to the international one (drawing UN attention to rights violations), so your impact as a Trustee will ultimately make a difference to both individual lives and broader systems.
Trustees are expected to attend remote Board meetings approximately six times per year.
Trustees who live in/near the UK are also expected to attend one annual in-person ‘away day’ in London.
We are looking for Trustees who will enthusiastically promote RSI, including to potential donors.
All Trustee roles are unpaid, although reasonable expenses arising due to the role will be reimbursed.
Application Details: If you are interested in this volunteer role, please send a statement of interest (no more than two pages) and your CV through Charity Job.
RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff, trustees and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to our work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis.
By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than one year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Kidney Care UK, the UK’s leading kidney patient support charity is looking to recruit a number of exceptional individuals to join our committed Board as Trustees. To maintain a good skills balance within the Board, we would particularly welcome applications from a range of interested applicants with legal, IT, finance and fundraising expertise, as well as from senior clinicians including nurses and other allied health professionals. Lived experience of kidney disease would be advantageous but not essential.
Kidney Care UK, provides practical, financial and emotional support for kidney patients and their families, and works in partnership with health professionals and organisations to improve care and quality of life for patients. With over 200 patients supported every week and around £3m invested in our patient support work every year, we are passionately committed to improving the lives of everyone affected by the disease and actively campaign to improve care services.
Trustees are expected to attend four Board meetings a year, held in London and at our office headquarters in Alton, Hampshire, and most Trustees choose to sit on one of our four Committees.
The appointment is for an initial term of three years, with an option to serve up to nine years in total.
There is no remuneration although expenses may be claimed.
We are committed to diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all.
To apply, please submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining why you wish to be a Trustee of Kidney Care UK.
Applications are open until 30 September 2026 with interviews scheduled to be held in November.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity



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If you are passionate about the wellbeing of Anglican clergy and their families, are strategically minded and want to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
St Luke's is a small charity that works collaboratively to support clergy wellbeing. Our trustees play a vital role in shaping our strategic direction. safeguarding our mission and ensuring we continue to respond effectively to the evolving wellbeing and mental health needs of those we serve.
As a trustee, you will contribute to governance, provide oversight and support the long-term sustainability of the charity. We usually have three scheduled online meetings, and one in-person meeting a year with other ad-hoc meetings as required.
All trustees are expected to engage in regular email communication and respond promptly to requests and decisions.
As a charity working within the Anglican Church, we ask that our trustees have a personal Christian faith, along with a good understanding of the Anglican church and the issues facing clergy today.
We believe that our board should reflect the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities, especially those currently underrepresented in charity leadership. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with professional financial expertise, medical experience, and relevant lived experience.
Applications are via CV and Covering Letter - please see recruitment pack for details. CV's without a covering letter will not be accepted and will not be considered for shortlisting.
A leading charity in clergy wellbeing and mental health
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Join Us as a Trustee and Help Shape the Future of Specialist Diabetes Education & Research
Our charity exists to advance diabetes care by funding and supporting activities that improve understanding, treatment, and outcomes for people living with diabetes. Our work focuses on both healthcare professionals and the public. We are looking for new Trustees who want to make a meaningful impact on healthcare education and research across the UK. If you believe in improving patient care through knowledge, innovation, and evidence, this is a chance to use your expertise for genuine public good.
We are particularly seeking Trustees with:
- Financial expertise — including accountancy, financial oversight, investment management, or charity finance
- Governance experience — especially in regulated environments or the charity sector
- Legal expertise — charity law, contracts, compliance, or risk management
If you bring one of these skill sets, your contribution will be pivotal to strengthening our governance, ensuring financial sustainability, and supporting our mission.
What you’ll do
- Provide strategic leadership and help shape the charity’s long‑term direction
- Oversee governance, risk, and regulatory compliance
- Support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
- Champion our work in healthcare education and research
- Work collaboratively with a small, dedicated board and team
What we offer
- A meaningful opportunity to influence healthcare education and research
- A welcoming, committed board that values diverse perspectives
- The chance to apply your professional expertise to a cause with real societal impact
- Flexible, part‑time voluntary commitment (typically board meetings plus occasional additional input)
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need prior Trustee experience — just the right expertise, sound judgement, and a commitment to good governance. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are especially keen to broaden the diversity of our board.
If you want to use your skills to strengthen a charity that improves healthcare through education and research, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Our Board - Help shape the future of Merton’s vibrant voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
Merton Connected is seeking two to three new trustees to join us at an exciting time of growth.
Merton's voluntary, community, social enterprise and faith sector is full of energy, ideas and people determined to make a difference. As the borough's infrastructure charity, Merton Connected sits right at the heart of it: connecting, supporting and championing the organisations that support local people every day.
Now we want you to help shape what comes next.
Who we're looking for
We're seeking people who bring curiosity, strategic thinking, and a genuine commitment to inclusive community development. Whether this would be your first governance role or you've supported other boards before, what matters most is your perspective and your willingness to engage.
We're particularly keen to hear from people with insight or experience in:
- Charity management
- Public health, health and social care integration, or partnership working between statutory and VCS organisations
- Marketing and communications
- Digital and AI operations
- Income generation and fundraising
- Impact and performance measurement
We also warmly welcome applicants with diverse lived experience, fresh perspectives, and a strong connection to Merton. There's no single profile we're looking for, and different viewpoints make us stronger.
What you'll be doing
As a trustee, you'll help shape our strategy, strengthen good governance, and champion the voices of local organisations and residents. You'll join a collaborative, supportive board that works closely with our leadership team to ensure Merton's voluntary, community and faith sector continues to thrive.
What you'll gain
- The chance to influence local priorities and make a meaningful difference to people's lives
- Insight into how a well-connected, values-driven infrastructure charity works from the inside
- Opportunities to share your knowledge and develop your own strategic and leadership skills
- A place on a welcoming, inclusive board committed to learning and collective impact
The practical bit
Time commitment: 4–6 meetings per year (including strategy days), with occasional subgroups or events
Support offered: A full induction is provided, and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.
We are actively seeking to expand our board and hope to make at least two trustee appointments over the next two months.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may appoint additional trustees where their skills and experience complement the board.
Ready to find out more?
Please apply with your CV and a few screening questions
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Trustee of the Rose Road Association Charity – Voluntary Position
The Rose Road Association has been working with children, young people and their families from across Hampshire and the surrounding counties since 1952. The children who attend The Association have profound and multiple learning difficulties and physical disabilities. The charity currently employs around 200 staff and has a turnover of c£5m
The range of services provided includes activity schemes, residential short breaks, family information and advice services and community support to over 300 families in Hampshire and surrounding counties.
We are looking for people passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young disabled people – could you become part of our dedicated Trustee Team?
Commitment
6 meetings annually in addition to occasional one-off events. All of our Trustees hold a lead role for a certain aspect of the organisation, this could include occasional additional meetings with Officers.
Purpose
Charity Trustees hold the responsibility for the strategic governance of the charity. This includes, but is not restricted to:
· Safeguarding of service users and staff
· Oversight of financial planning and management
· Charity performance against the Business Plan key performance indicators
· Monitoring regulatory compliance
· Guardianship of reputation and ethos
Following a recent skills assessment of existing Trustees, we are now looking for new Trustees with strengths in the following areas to join our experienced, lively and committed Board:
· Health and/or social care quality standards
· ICT
· Human Resources
· Project Management
The position will be responsible to the Chair of the Board of Trustees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trustees are wanted for the Community and Youth Music Library.As a board member of our small charity, you will invest just a few hours a year to ensure we run well and effectively, but that time you give allows us to help thousands of singers and instrumentalists to hit the right notes!
Choirs and orchestras come to CYML to hire sets of music scores for a wide range of music. Our professional librarians manage the stock, the hires, and give support and advice to amateur and professional groups. Our current Trustees include respected choral conductors. Our work enables thousands of people to enjoy and excel at singing and playing.
We are asking for a small investment of your time and abilities - advocacy, sourcing funding, publicity, financial management - but you can make a big difference to the cause of choral music across the country. You don’t need to be musical, just have a positive view of the importance of music to learning, physical and mental well-being and social inclusion.
Find out more about the charity on our website.
We ask that you play your part.
All charities rely on the trustees, the people who hold the objects of the charity in trust.
· Trustees enable all the work the charity does, by holding responsibility and taking oversight as to the direction and purpose of all that is done
· Our Board is small; we are looking for new energy, to take our cause forward, and to fill the gaps that will arise from various upcoming retirements.
· The work is professionally managed, the charity has a high reputation, and we have stable finances. This is a good time to join.
· We meet 4 times a year, usually in person in north London, but we can be flexible.
· We’d like you to come and spend some time with us; we have a welcome event on Tuesday 8th September.
· Our Chairman is Jeremy Jackman, an internationally known choral director.If you would like to join us, contact him via his website, where you can find out more about him.