Trustee volunteer roles

The Farm Animal Sanctuary was established nearly 40 years ago. We have, since then, rescued animals from neglect, abuse, or offered a forever home to those who need it. The animals are cared for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The animals who live with us are more than just residents—they’re part of our family. They are cared for by a truly dedicated team of staff and volunteers. We are entering a new and exciting phase for the charity, where we are wanting to expand our reach, increase our visibility, and raise much needed funds for the charity to ensure the lives of our animals are supported for many many years to come. From Tiny the goat, Neville the sheep, Twiglet the pig, and Judy the chicken, they are all at the heart of what we do.  Trustees play a vital role in supporting our residents, its rewards are vast, and you'll be making a real difference.
 

Meetings take place 1x per month and are expected to last no more than 2 hrs. 
 

We have a long established board of trustees that are moving on and we have these new and exciting roles to fill. We would welcome CV's from anyone who feels they have skill and experience to share but we are looking for expertise and experience in the following areas:

- Finance

- Business

- Public Relations 

We are recruiting at this time an experienced:

- Chair 

- Co Chair

- Treasurer 

- Secretary

The Sanctuary is based in Middleton Littleton in Evesham, Worcestershire and people are more than welcome to arrange a time to visit via Natalie Pulfer (Trustee)

USE YOUR SKILLS TO HELP PEOPLE AND

NATURE TO THRIVE

– JOIN US AS A TIR COED TRUSTEE!

Grassroots Welsh charity TIR COED has been connecting people with land (Tir) and woodlands (Coed) for over 25 years. We deliver outdoor training, learning and wellbeing programmes in Mid and South West Wales, across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys, successfully benefitting hundreds of people each year in those counties.

Our aim is to reduce health and wealth inequalities for marginalized people, while improving community spaces and biodiversity for the benefit of all. 

We are looking for 4 new trustees to deliver good governance for the charity and to help us continue to set and achieve our aims as we move into a new cycle of strategic planning and delivery.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Transferrable management skills or other relevant experience (e.g. HR, law, marketing) in any field is an advantage but experience of being a trustee is not essential: you will be joining a team of experienced trustees from a range of backgrounds in the public and private sectors and training can be arranged.

We welcome applications from young adults who wish to contribute their voices to our work while enhancing management experience. We also welcome applications from former Tir Coed trainees. Our organisation would benefit from more diverse and under-represented voices so please apply even if you haven’t done anything like this before. As an inclusive organisation, we aim to ensure that all potential Trustees feel welcome.

Come and join us! We ask for a commitment of typically no more than 4 hours per month, including attendance at 4 hybrid online/in-person trustee meetings each year (1 per quarter) plus 1 in-person meeting in Aberystwyth, where the charity’s main office is based. Help can be given for travel costs if needed.

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

TRUSTEES – THE HIVE SILSDEN CIO

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? The Hive in Silsden is looking for new trustees to join our friendly board. We’re especially keen to hear from people with experience in finance, business strategy and grant funding who can help us strengthen our charity’s future and support the work we do for local families, young people, and the wider community.

If you have a few hours to spare each month and want to use your skills to give something back, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking two new Trustees to help shape and strengthen our work. We are looking for individuals who can bring energy, enthusiasm and strategic insight to support our mission of protecting and restoring our waterways. 

Becoming a Trustee of the Cotswolds Rivers Trust is a strategic leadership commitment. The role typically includes attending quarterly board meetings in person and contributing a minimum of six hours per month for an initial three-year period.

As a Trustee, you will play a central part in decisions that influence the long-term health of our rivers. This is a rewarding opportunity to give back to the environment and local communities while broadening your own professional skills, networks and experience. Our preference is for trustees to be proactive in the work of the Trust, utilising skills and experience to the benefit of the Trust’s objectives.

Key responsibilities

· Providing clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.

· Holding the executive team to account for delivery and performance.

· Overseeing the organisation’s financial health and ensuring funds are used effectively.

· Advocating for the work of the Trust.

Who we’re looking for

We are particularly keen to broaden the expertise on our Board. We would welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

· Finance and Fundraising

· Legal matters

· Practical river restoration or environmental management

This is an exciting time to be joining the Board of BMS World Mission. As a trustee, you will be joining at a time of transformation. The phenomenal growth of the Church in the Majority World is arguably the most significant development in Christianity in the 21st century. While the Church in the West has struggled, in Africa, Asia, and Latin America it thrives. This reality has presented unprecedented opportunities for the spread of the gospel, as mission becomes from everywhere to everywhere.  

We are currently looking for two trustees, including a safeguarding trustee. 

To maintain the gender balance on our Board, we welcome female applicants for this role.

Please note that this is a voluntary position. 

 As a BMS trustee, you will: 

• Be committed to BMS’ vision and mission 

• Be able to think creatively and strategically and exercise good, independent judgement

• Be able to communicate effectively 

• Be willing to participate actively in discussion, including sharing different perspectives 

• Be able to work collaboratively

• Be open to learn and develop in your role as trustee 

BMS World Mission was founded in 1792 and we are proud of how we have adapted to the challenges facing each generation. BMS has grown as a global community of mission personnel, partners and international workers in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, South America and Europe, supported by more than 1,500 churches around the UK. Together, we’re inspired by our heart to bring the gospel where it’s not known, to bring practical hope to a troubled world and to bring help for the journeys of the displaced.

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this voluntary position means that this is a specific occupational requirement.

Key information

• BMS Office Location:  Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.

• Closing date:  17.00 UK time, Thursday 8 January 2026  

• Interviews will be held online on Wednesday 4 February 2025 

You can download the BMS Trustee Recruitment Pack (below) to find out more. If you have any questions about this opportunity or the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Heather Drury, Director of People and Culture.

About the Role 

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of Sense. You will work alongside a diverse and committed Board to ensure the charity continues to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to disabled people with complex needs. 

We are looking to recruit up to four new Trustees to join our Board. The Board meets a minimum of four times a year in person — twice in Birmingham and twice in London — with an annual away day, which may be residential. Meetings are held during the working day and typically last around 6 hours, including breaks. 

In addition to Board meetings, you will also join at least one of the following committees, which meet online four times a year, online, in the lead-up to each Board meeting: 

• Finance and Audit Committee
• Operations Committee
• Engagement Committee
• Nominations and Remuneration Committee 

 As Sense is both a registered charity and a company, Trustees also serve as Company Directors, with names publicly listed at Companies House and the Charity Commission. 

Expertise and knowledge and experience 

We are particularly looking for the following experience for new trustees; 

• Finance
• Social Care
• Campaigning
• Fundraising
• Safeguarding 

Your Impact 

As a Trustee, you will help shape Sense’s strategic priorities, hold leadership to account, and act as a champion for the values and mission of the organisation. You will also have the opportunity to engage with Sense’s services directly, visit local centres or shops, and see first-hand the difference we make. 

Access and Inclusion 

We are committed to making this opportunity fully accessible. Sense will cover all reasonable adjustments required to enable disabled people to fully participate as Trustees. We recognise that needs may change over time, and we are prepared to provide ongoing support and flexibility. 

We strongly encourage applications from disabled people and women, as well as individuals from other underrepresented backgrounds, to help us build a more diverse and inclusive Board. 

If you’re ready to use your experience, insight or passion to help break down barriers and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. 

About Sense  

Every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. Which is why we’re here, in people’s homes, centres and communities, focusing on the things a person can do, not what they can’t. We celebrate the moments of connection that bring more joy to life. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face.  

Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.   

This is an exciting time to join Sense as we continue to deliver our bold strategy, guided by our vision of a world without limits for disabled people with complex needs. As a Trustee, you will help shape and support Sense on this journey, ensuring our plans are ambitious, inclusive and achievable. You will play a key role in guiding the organisation’s future direction, ensuring our strategy reflects the voices and experiences of the people we support and that our work continues to deliver lasting impact. 

Do you share our vision of positive mental health for all?

Do you have the skills and experience to help us meet our strategic goals?

Trustees - CPSL Mind
(Voluntary Role / Expenses Paid)

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community. We support local people in their recovery from mental health issues and promote positive wellbeing across our communities.

We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees to help us make a difference through meeting the mental health needs of our diverse communities across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire.  Our welcoming, friendly, high functioning Board of Trustees bring a wealth of knowledge and talents to CPSL Mind. To further enhance the breadth of knowledge across our Board of Trustees, we’d particularly love to hear from people who have skills and expertise in the following areas:

• Finance
• HR
• Mental Health Service Delivery / Commissioning 
• Commercial / Business Development Experience

Our trustees play a vital role in ensuring good governance and supporting CPSL Mind to meet its strategic goals. Key benefits of becoming a trustee include opportunities to give, learn, develop relationships, gain new skills and experiences while working to make a difference to lives and communities.

If you live or work in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire and have knowledge and skills around any of the above areas, we would love to hear from you.

No previous experience as a Trustee is necessary - A full-induction and training will be provided.

Closing date: 19th December 2025

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

CPSL Mind embraces difference and we are committed to ensuring that our services reach everyone across all of our local communities. To help us achieve this, we need to understand the needs of all the communities we work with.

Please let us know if you need this information in other formats.

No agencies please.

Trustees
Specialist Education and Care Trust
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey (hybrid)
Time commitment: Approx. 10–12 days per year
Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)

A specialist education and care trust based in Surrey is seeking up to five new Trustees to join its committed and values-led Board. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young adults with complex learning and behavioural needs through integrated education, care and therapy.

As a Trustee, you will provide strategic oversight and constructive challenge across the organisation’s education, residential and supported living services. You’ll work closely with the Executive Principal and Senior Leadership Team, helping to shape operational strategy, monitor financial performance, and ensure effective governance.

Applications are welcome from individuals with experience in the charity, education, care, or public service sectors. The organisation is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:

• HR and people strategy

• IT systems and cyber security

• Finance and financial oversight

• Legal and contract law

• Health services

• Safeguarding

Above all, the Trust is looking for individuals who bring energy and enthusiasm, empathy and values alignment, and a collaborative and constructive spirit.

You do not need to be Catholic to apply; Trustees of all faiths and none who share the organisation’s mission and commitment to inclusion are warmly welcomed.

Deadline for applications: 11 January 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 19 January 2026 and week commencing 26 January 2026

For more information, including how to apply, please view the appointment brief on the Prospectus website.

Join us in creating lasting change.

We’re Recruiting Trustees – Join Calan DVS and help shape safer futures

Calan DVS is one of Wales’ leading charities supporting individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse and sexual violence. We deliver life-changing services, raise awareness, and work to create lasting positive change across our communities. We are seeking new Trustees to strengthen our Board and to help us achieve our vision of working towards safe and resilient communities free from domestic abuse and sexual violence.

We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in:

• Social housing and housing policy Government, Policy/Legislation
• People and culture, with experience of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Finance and audit
• Fundraising and income generation
• Safeguarding
• Legal, Governance or regulatory compliance

As a Trustee, you will:

• Contribute your skills and perspective to support our mission.
• Help shape strategy, strengthen governance and influence change.
• Champion our work and values within your networks.
• Learn about the realities of domestic abuse and wide reaching impact this has.
• Join a committed and passionate team dedicated to creating safer futures for survivors of abuse and their families.

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your expertise to make a real difference.

Location: This is a hybrid role with meetings held via Teams and the occasional in person meeting.

Time commitment: The board of trustees meets 3-4 times per year.

Join our Board. Shape our future.

Our mission is simple but vital: to inspire and delight people of all ages with the life, work, and legacy of William Shakespeare. We are seeking to appoint new Trustees to join our Executive Board, helping to safeguard Shakespeare’s heritage and inspire future generations around the world.

As a Trustee, you will help shape the future of an independent charity with international reach. This is a chance to:

· Play a central role in caring for and making accessible Shakespeare’s historic homes and collections

· Support innovative learning programmes and research

· Help us thrive as a charity that relies on visitors, donors, and supporters.

We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in commercial development, finance/governance, fundraising and philanthropy, strategic arts/heritage management, property and asset management, digital engagement or brand stewardship.

We value curiosity, collaboration and a strong commitment to making Shakespeare’s legacy accessible to all. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who can help broaden the diversity of our Board.

More information can be found at http://bit.ly/3KbzPX4

About the Role 

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of Sense. You will work alongside a diverse and committed Board to ensure the charity continues to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to disabled people with complex needs. 

We are looking to recruit up to four new Trustees to join our Board. The Board meets a minimum of four times a year in person — twice in Birmingham and twice in London — with an annual away day, which may be residential. Meetings are held during the working day and typically last around 6 hours, including breaks. 

In addition to Board meetings, you will also join at least one of the following committees, which meet online four times a year, online, in the lead-up to each Board meeting: 

• Finance and Audit Committee
• Operations Committee
• Engagement Committee
• Nominations and Remuneration Committee 

 As Sense is both a registered charity and a company, Trustees also serve as Company Directors, with names publicly listed at Companies House and the Charity Commission. 

Expertise and knowledge and experience 

We are particularly looking for the following experience for new trustees; 

• Finance
• Social Care
• Campaigning
• Fundraising
• Safeguarding 

Your Impact 

As a Trustee, you will help shape Sense’s strategic priorities, hold leadership to account, and act as a champion for the values and mission of the organisation. You will also have the opportunity to engage with Sense’s services directly, visit local centres or shops, and see first-hand the difference we make. 

Access and Inclusion 

We are committed to making this opportunity fully accessible. Sense will cover all reasonable adjustments required to enable disabled people to fully participate as Trustees. We recognise that needs may change over time, and we are prepared to provide ongoing support and flexibility. 

We strongly encourage applications from disabled people and women, as well as individuals from other underrepresented backgrounds, to help us build a more diverse and inclusive Board. 

If you’re ready to use your experience, insight or passion to help break down barriers and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. 

About Sense  

Every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. Which is why we’re here, in people’s homes, centres and communities, focusing on the things a person can do, not what they can’t. We celebrate the moments of connection that bring more joy to life. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face.  

Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.   

This is an exciting time to join Sense as we continue to deliver our bold strategy, guided by our vision of a world without limits for disabled people with complex needs. As a Trustee, you will help shape and support Sense on this journey, ensuring our plans are ambitious, inclusive and achievable. You will play a key role in guiding the organisation’s future direction, ensuring our strategy reflects the voices and experiences of the people we support and that our work continues to deliver lasting impact. 

About the Role 

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of Sense. You will work alongside a diverse and committed Board to ensure the charity continues to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to disabled people with complex needs. 

We are looking to recruit up to four new Trustees to join our Board. The Board meets a minimum of four times a year in person — twice in Birmingham and twice in London — with an annual away day, which may be residential. Meetings are held during the working day and typically last around 6 hours, including breaks. 

In addition to Board meetings, you will also join at least one of the following committees, which meet online four times a year, online, in the lead-up to each Board meeting: 

• Finance and Audit Committee
• Operations Committee
• Engagement Committee
• Nominations and Remuneration Committee 

 As Sense is both a registered charity and a company, Trustees also serve as Company Directors, with names publicly listed at Companies House and the Charity Commission. 

Expertise and knowledge and experience 

We are particularly looking for the following experience for new trustees; 

• Finance
• Social Care
• Campaigning
• Fundraising
• Safeguarding 

Your Impact 

As a Trustee, you will help shape Sense’s strategic priorities, hold leadership to account, and act as a champion for the values and mission of the organisation. You will also have the opportunity to engage with Sense’s services directly, visit local centres or shops, and see first-hand the difference we make. 

Access and Inclusion 

We are committed to making this opportunity fully accessible. Sense will cover all reasonable adjustments required to enable disabled people to fully participate as Trustees. We recognise that needs may change over time, and we are prepared to provide ongoing support and flexibility. 

We strongly encourage applications from disabled people and women, as well as individuals from other underrepresented backgrounds, to help us build a more diverse and inclusive Board. 

If you’re ready to use your experience, insight or passion to help break down barriers and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. 

About Sense  

Every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. Which is why we’re here, in people’s homes, centres and communities, focusing on the things a person can do, not what they can’t. We celebrate the moments of connection that bring more joy to life. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face.  

Sense is a leading disability charity with extensive knowledge and expertise in delivering personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.   

This is an exciting time to join Sense as we continue to deliver our bold strategy, guided by our vision of a world without limits for disabled people with complex needs. As a Trustee, you will help shape and support Sense on this journey, ensuring our plans are ambitious, inclusive and achievable. You will play a key role in guiding the organisation’s future direction, ensuring our strategy reflects the voices and experiences of the people we support and that our work continues to deliver lasting impact. 

Chat Youth Counselling - Trustee

Become a Trustee at CHAT Youth!

We are looking for passionate people who care about making a difference in supporting young people in the local area.

No experience needed, just a commitment to helping young people thrive!

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

OCN London is seeking two new trustees to join its board and support its mission to advance adult education and social mobility.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 13th January 2026.

OCN London is a nationally recognised Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation and education charity with a social mission to widen participation in education and support learners from all backgrounds. With a strong focus on adult learning, community engagement and inclusive qualifications, OCN London works in partnership with education providers, employers, and voluntary sector organisations to create accessible pathways into further learning and employment.

As a registered charity, OCN London is governed by a committed board of trustees who bring strategic insight and sector expertise to guide its development.

The organisation is currently entering a new phase of growth, guided by a refreshed five-year strategic plan focused on social mobility, skills development, and expanding its reach across London and beyond.

OCN London is proud of its collaborative culture, flexible governance model, and commitment to equity. It welcomes trustees who share its values and want to help shape the future of adult education in a rapidly evolving policy landscape.

This is an exciting time to join OCN London as they look to appoint two new trustees to join their board and help shape the future of inclusive adult education. These voluntary roles offer the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making, governance, and social impact at a significant time for the organisation.

One trustee will bring a strong financial background, ideally with experience in charity or education finance, alongside another trustee who brings a proven background as a policy advocate or community leader with insight into adult skills, qualification reform, or social mobility. Together, they will support OCN London, respond to evolving government agendas, help shape inclusive education and make a lasting impact.

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

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 13th January 2026.