Trustee volunteer roles
About Us
Earthwatch Europe works to create a world where we live in balance with nature.
We help people to protect the nature around them. We build meaningful nature connections and give people the tools they need to fight for our planet.
Working alongside communities and organisations, we build an understanding and a love of nature and help everyone to protect the natural world. Guided by science and powered by people, we create change through connection.
People are the heart of everything we do. From the classroom to the boardroom and the field to the laboratory, we bring everyone together with the shared goal to protect our planet. We work where we can have the most impact, creating knowledge and inspiring action. We fight for our fragile planet with passion and with science – with our hearts and our minds.
About the Role
Our Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership and strong governance, helping to shape Earthwatch’s direction and impact. Trustees act as ambassadors for our mission, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise to guide our work.
The Board meets four times a year, usually for full-day meetings on a Friday, held either in person or online via Microsoft Teams. Meetings usually take place in London or Oxford. Two standing committees — Finance (meets quarterly) and Nominations (meets twice a year) — provide additional oversight. We also form ad-hoc working groups as needed, typically involving staff and trustees, to support strategic priorities or to manage the organisation through a challenging process.
Earthwatch Europe has a board of 12 trustees. Trustees come from a wide variety of backgrounds and have a wide range of skills and experience, including governance, science, communications and finance. The Chair of the board is supported by two Vice Chairs and an Honorary Treasurer.
Role Purpose
To lead trustee-level oversight of Earthwatch Europe’s financial governance, ensuring robust controls, clear reporting, sound risk management and strong financial decision making that supports long-term sustainability and impact.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic oversight of budgets, management accounts, cashflow, reserves and forecasting.
• Ensure strong controls, compliance and risk management (including audit where applicable).
• Chair or help shape the Finance Committee.
• Support the Board to understand financial trade-offs and sustainability choices.
• Help shape the financial foundations for income growth (e.g., investment cases, risk/return thinking, sustainability modelling).
Please find attached the full job description and person specification.
If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Earthwatch Europe, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement (max 1 page).
In your statement, we’d like you to tell us:
1. What motivates you to become a trustee of Earthwatch Europe, and how your values align with our mission
2. What relevant experience, skills, and perspectives you would bring to our Board, how you can fulfil the requirements outlined in this pack
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Treasurer to help arts charity to expand
We are seeking a Treasurer to provide strategic financial oversight at a pivotal moment in IOU’s development. This is a key governance role, working to ensure the organisation's sustainable growth.
Vision
At IOU we believe in a world remade by artists free to experiment.
IOU Creation Centre is cultural engine for artistic experimentation where radical ideas are tested, made real and released into the world to turn imagined futures into reality.
We exist to get radical artistic ideas into the world. Rooted in Calderdale and reaching far beyond, we back artists to disrupt expectations, imagine futures and make ambitious new work experimenting with art, engineering, technology and landscape to transform people and places.
What will you be doing?
IOU is entering an exciting and transformational period as we approach our 50th anniversary in 2026 and continue the transition from a nationally recognised producing arts company into IOU Creation Centre — a new model centred on artist development, interdisciplinary making, creative technology, engineering, and community participation.
We are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board at a critical and ambitious point in the organisation’s development. Over the last few years, IOU has successfully diversified its business model through the creation of IOU Hostel Ltd, our trading subsidiary, which provides earned income, artist accommodation, and residency opportunities alongside our charitable activity. We are now undertaking important work to strengthen financial systems, reserves, governance structures, and long-term sustainability across both organisations.
Our Board is currently made up of trustees with experience across the arts, fundraising, governance, education, HR, and strategic development. We work collaboratively and closely with the executive team, and pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, open, and thoughtful culture while also constructively challenging the organisation as it evolves.
The Treasurer will play a key strategic role in helping shape IOU’s next chapter. This includes supporting oversight of:
- financial planning and reporting
- reserves and cashflow management
- governance and financial controls
- the relationship between the charity and trading subsidiary
- longer-term organisational resilience and sustainability
The Treasurer will also chair our Finance Committee, which meets monthly online and works closely with the Executive Director and Finance Manager to review management accounts, budgets, risk, and financial planning before recommendations are made to the wider Board.
This is a particularly exciting time to join IOU. Alongside our 50th anniversary programme and major Heritage Lottery funded archive project, we are developing new partnerships, artist residency models, and approaches to cultural participation rooted in Calderdale and the North of England. We are also exploring how the Creation Centre can become a nationally distinctive rural centre for contemporary interdisciplinary art and making.
As a trustee, you would have the opportunity to contribute to real organisational transformation — helping shape how a small but ambitious cultural organisation builds a resilient future while continuing to take creative risks and support artists and communities.
We are especially keen to hear from people who enjoy working strategically and collaboratively, and who are excited by the challenge of supporting an arts organisation that combines creativity, social impact, entrepreneurial thinking, and cultural ambition.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a Treasurer who shares our belief in the value of arts, culture, and creativity as tools for social connection, experimentation, and positive change. We are particularly interested in someone who can combine strong financial insight with a collaborative and strategic approach to governance.
Our ideal candidate will have professional experience in finance, accounting, business management, or financial leadership, and be confident supporting a small but ambitious organisation through a period of development and transformation. Experience of working with charities, social enterprises, cultural organisations, or trading subsidiaries would be valuable, although not essential.
We are especially looking for someone who can:
- understand and oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow, creative tax credits, reserves, and risk
- support the Board and executive team with strategic financial planning
- help ensure robust financial systems and controls are in place
- communicate financial information clearly to trustees and colleagues from non-financial backgrounds
- provide constructive support and challenge in a collaborative way
- chair our Finance Committee and help strengthen financial confidence across the organisation
As IOU operates both as a charity and alongside a trading subsidiary (IOU Hostel Ltd), experience of mixed-income models, social enterprise, hospitality, or commercial trading would also be beneficial.
We value trustees who are thoughtful, open-minded, and interested in how organisations evolve. We are not looking for someone purely transactional or corporate in approach; we are looking for someone who understands how good governance can support creativity, people, and long-term resilience.
We are also committed to improving representation within our governance and leadership. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, those with lived experience that is underrepresented in the cultural sector, and individuals who can bring different perspectives, networks, and experiences to Board discussions.
Previous trustee experience is not essential. We will provide support and induction for someone who is enthusiastic about contributing their skills and developing within the role.
What difference will you make?
As Treasurer, you will play a vital role in helping IOU strengthen its long-term sustainability and successfully navigate a significant period of organisational transformation and growth.
IOU is approaching its 50th anniversary in 2026 and is evolving from a nationally recognised producing arts company into IOU Creation Centre — a new model focused on artist development, creative technology, interdisciplinary practice, engineering, participation, and community engagement. Alongside this, we are managing a growing mixed-income model that includes our trading subsidiary, IOU Hostel Ltd, which supports earned income generation, artist residencies, and wider organisational resilience.
Your contribution will help ensure the organisation is financially robust, well-governed, and strategically positioned for the future. As Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee, you will support the Board and executive team to strengthen:
- financial planning and reporting
- reserves and cashflow management
- governance and financial controls
- oversight of the trading subsidiary
- long-term sustainability and investment planning
This role comes at a particularly important time. We are currently reviewing our financial systems, reporting structures, legal arrangements between the charity and trading subsidiary, and future business planning. Your insight and guidance will help shape these developments and support better decision-making across the organisation.
The Treasurer will also help improve confidence and understanding of financial information across the Board by ensuring reporting is clear, accessible, and strategically focused. This will support trustees from a range of professional backgrounds to engage more actively in financial discussions and governance.
Beyond finance, your support will help enable IOU to continue delivering ambitious artistic and community programmes across Calderdale and beyond. This includes artist residencies, workshops, touring work, heritage and archive projects, environmental initiatives, and opportunities for people who may not normally engage with arts and culture.
As an organisation rooted in community participation and diverse creative voices, we are also committed to strengthening representation within our governance and leadership. We recognise that this is an ongoing area of development for us, particularly in ensuring our Board better reflects the ethnic diversity and lived experiences of the communities we work with and alongside. We welcome trustees who can bring different perspectives, experiences, and networks to help shape a more inclusive and representative future for the organisation.
Additional information
Please download the Opportunity and to apply provide a CV and cover letter.
Please download the Opportunity Description
IOU Creation Centre for contemporary art, engineering, and technology. Supporting artists to develop, produce, exhibit and tour innovative new work. I
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Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Commitment: Approx. 8 - 10 meetings per year preparation
Type: Voluntary position (reasonable travel expenses reimbursed)
Make a lasting difference as a Trustee at St Elizabeth’s
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact? Do you have strong financial expertise and a desire to use your skills to support a charity with a 120-year legacy of transforming lives?
St Elizabeth’s is looking for a committed and values-driven Trustee (Finance) to join our Board and play a vital role in shaping our future. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of a specialist organisation supporting children, young people and adults with epilepsy and a wide range of complex needs.
Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth’s includes a non-maintained Special Education School, seven registered Children’s Homes, a Sixth Form, a specialist Further Education College, Supported Living services, adult learning and Day Opportunities, and 24-hour health provision delivered by expert nurses and therapists.
As we continue to grow and evolve, your insight and expertise will help us ensure our services remain safe, sustainable, and outstanding.
What will you be doing?
As a Trustee, you will:
- Provide strategic oversight and help drive our long-term vision.
- Use your financial skills to support our Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, and Investment Committee
- Offer constructive challenge and strong governance.
- Help monitor performance, risk, investment decisions, and financial sustainability.
- Champion our values of Joyful, Aspirational, Compassionate and Collaborative
- Act as an ambassador for our mission and Catholic ethos.
This is a rewarding role where you will work alongside talented Trustees and leaders who are deeply committed to improving outcomes for the people we support.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals who can bring:
- Senior-level experience in finance, accounting, audit, banking, or investment
- Strong strategic thinking, independence of mind and sound judgement
- A commitment to good governance and ethical leadership
- The ability to collaborate, support, question, and influence at Board level.
- A willingness to embrace and support our Catholic ethos.
- Time and dedication to prepare for and attend meetings.
Professional finance qualifications (e.g., accountant or auditor) are highly desirable, particularly for the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
Your commitment
- Around 5 Board meetings per year (4 half-day, 1 full day)
- Membership of at least one Board committee (4–6 meetings annually)
- Occasional monitoring visits to site
- Preparation time for reading papers and training.
- Meetings are normally held in Much Hadham, with remote attendance available where necessary.
This is a voluntary role, and we reimburse reasonable travel expenses.
Why join us?
By becoming a Trustee at St Elizabeth’s, you’ll be part of an organisation with deep roots, strong values, and an unwavering commitment to enabling people with complex needs to thrive. Your contribution will directly support the sustainability, quality, and impact of our services — and help shape the next chapter of a remarkable charity.
Interested in joining us?
We would love to hear from you. Apply now!
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THE ROLE
The Safeguarding Trustee acts as the Board’s lead on safeguarding, providing strategic oversight, guidance, and challenge to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice across the organisation.
You will:
- Provide strategic oversight of safeguarding policy and practice
- Support and challenge the organisation to maintain high standards
- Ensure safeguarding is embedded in governance and decision-making
- Ensure safeguarding risks are appropriately reflected in the risk register
- Work closely with the Chair, Charity Director, and safeguarding lead to promote a strong safeguarding culture across the organisation.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We would welcome applications from people who have:
- Experience or knowledge of safeguarding children and young people
- An understanding of safeguarding legislation or guidance
- Good judgement, integrity, and the ability to think strategically
Trustee experience is not essential—we will support your development.
WHY JOIN US?
Blue Smile is a children’s mental health charity dedicated to transforming the mental health and life chances of children across Cambridgeshire through arts-based therapies. We support over 200 children each week, working closely with schools and families.
This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute your expertise to a well-respected charity and help make a lasting difference to children’s mental health.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Type
Unpaid, voluntary (expenses reimbursed)
Commitment and Focus
As Treasurer Trustee, you will support the Board’s oversight of FareShare Yorkshire’s financial governance. Working in close partnership with the Head of Finance & Business, you will help ensure the charity’s finances are well-managed, transparent, and aligned with its strategic objectives.
The Treasurer acts as a critical friend and source of support to the Head of Finance & Business, providing constructive challenge, guidance, and assurance to the Board. You will attend quarterly board meetings (held in Yorkshire) and chair the quarterly Finance Sub-Committee, helping to ensure effective financial governance and clear reporting to the full Board.
About FareShare Yorkshire
FareShare Yorkshire is a charity in its 27th year of operation and has experienced significant growth in recent years. Operating from three sites in Barnsley and Leeds, the organisation delivers surplus food provision services, employability programmes, and runs its own cookery school, The FullCrumb Kitchen. We redistribute enough food for over 100,000 meals every week by taking good surplus food from companies and getting it to where it is needed most.
Key Treasurer Responsibilities
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Present clear, accurate, and timely financial reports to the Board in a format that supports understanding and effective decision-making, including:
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Annual budgets
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Internal management accounts
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Annual statutory financial statements
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Ensure the Board meets its duty to maintain proper accounting records and that financial resources are:
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Properly controlled
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Prudently invested
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Economically and effectively spent in line with good governance, legal and regulatory
requirements, in liaison with the Head of Finance & Business.
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Support the development, implementation, and regular review of:
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Financial reserves policy
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Cost management approaches
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Investment policies
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Advise and support the Board in carrying out its financial responsibilities, providing insight into financial risks, opportunities, and sustainability.
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Chair the Finance Sub-Committee, setting agendas in partnership with the Head of Finance & Business and ensuring effective financial scrutiny.
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Provide clear updates and recommendations to the full Board following each Finance Sub-Committee meeting.
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Scrutinise financial information provided by the Head of Finance & Business and request additional information or clarification where necessary.
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Support and challenge budget proposals and forecasts presented to the Board.
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Monitor and advise on the financial viability of the charity, including cash flow, reserves, and long-term sustainability.
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Ensure appropriate financial controls are implemented, adhered to, and regularly reviewed.
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Advise the Board on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan and major decisions.
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Support the Head of Finance and Business to:
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Prepare information for the annual accounts
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Manage the annual audit process, including liaison with auditors where appropriate.
The Trustee Role: -
Ensure the charity fulfils its purposes for public benefit by:
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Adhering to charity law and all other applicable legislation.
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Acting always in the best interests of the charity.
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Ensuring the responsible management of the charity’s resources.
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Overseeing and ensuring compliance with statutory accounting and financial reporting requirements.
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Declaring any conflicts of interest and exercising independent judgement in all decision- making.
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Acting as an ambassador and advocate for the organisation and upholding its mission, values, and reputation.
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Representing the Board and organisation at meetings and events, including acting as a spokesperson when required.
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Safeguarding the wellbeing and interests of employees.
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Contributing to the development of the organisation’s strategy by providing constructive challenge and insight.
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Seeking appropriate professional advice where there is potential risk to the organisation or where trustee duties may be impacted.
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Taking collective responsibility to ensure the legal and financial integrity of the organisation, including to safeguard its assets and long-term sustainability.
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Ensuring appropriate procedures are in place for the appointment, support, and performance monitoring of the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
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Attending and actively contributing to Board meetings on a regular basis.
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Skills and Experience
We are particularly seeking a Trustee with:
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Senior-level experience in finance, accountancy, audit, or financial management.
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Strong understanding of financial governance, risk management, and internal controls.
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Experience of:
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- Budgeting and financial forecasting
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- Reviewing management accounts and statutory accounts
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- Financial oversight within a charity, public sector, or commercial environment
(charity experience desirable but not essential)
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Confidence in presenting financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
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Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data (advantageous).
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The ability to provide supportive challenge and constructive scrutiny.
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The credibility to lead financial discussions at board level while working collaboratively
with staff and fellow Trustees.
Ideal candidates will have:
o A commitment to FareShare Yorkshire’s mission and values.
o Strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to high-level decision-making.
o The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
o Time to dedicate to the role, including preparation for and attendance at meetings.
What We Offer
While this is an unpaid voluntary position, we provide:
o Reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in your role.
o The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on food insecurity inYorkshire.
o A chance to work alongside a passionate team dedicated to tackling food poverty.
Diversity and Inclusion
FareShare Yorkshire is committed to building a diverse and inclusive board. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those who bring new perspectives and lived experience to the table
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About us:
We're seeking new trustees to join our team and contribute to the effective governance of our charity that delivers information, advice and wellbeing support for unpaid carers in two northwest London boroughs. Our Hillingdon team also offer a young carers service supporting children and young people, aged 5 to 25 years old, who live in Hillingdon and have a caring responsibility at home.
About the opportunity:
As a trustee, you will have a positive opportunity to make an impact on the lives of unpaid carers in Hillingdon and Ealing!
You will be essential in ensuring the effective governance of a charity whose mission is to offer support and guidance to anyone living with the challenges of being an unpaid carer.
About you:
We are delighted to now be covering the London borough of Ealing in addition to Hillingdon and our current focus is strengthening Carers Trust Hillingdon & Ealing's market position. We are particularly interested to talk to people with skills and experience in:
- Marketing and communications
- Information technology
- A good knowledge of the local Ealing area and/or statutory services there
- Finance / Accounting
You would need to be able to devote the necessary time and have strategic vision, independent judgement and an ability to think creatively.
Our impact:
Our key achievements last year include:
- £1,590,549.10 carer-related benefits secured for carers
- 5,193 adults carers registered with Carers Trust Hillingdon & Ealing
- 493 visits to carer cafes
- 609 care-calls made
- 8,440 hours of respite received by carers
- 13,131 pieces of information
- 70 health and wellbeing workshops & seminars delivered
Our Young Carers team's key achievements last year:
- 321 new young/young adult carers registered
- 37 workshops delivered
- 104 youth club sessions
- 29 trips delivered
- 4 whole-family trips, attended by 144 carers
- 1,508 young/young carers supported
- 4 residential breaks
- 2,681 individual breaks provided
Working hours:
Our governing body is made up of 7 trustees and meetings take place six times a year, typically on a Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm. The option to join meetings online is also available. We pay travel and out-of-pocket expenses and new trustees will receive a full induction. Trustees can also access a small training budget by agreement with the Finance Committee.
The Chair of Trustees will hold the Board and Senior Management Team to account for The Lullaby Trust’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
Safer sleep for babies, Support for families
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Manor Gardens Welfare Trust has been at the heart of Islington since 1913, where we were set up to address 10% rates of infant mortality. More than a century later, we're still pioneering: our Dahlia Project is the UK's first specialist psychotherapy service for FGM survivors, our award-winning Surplus Café, and leadership of the Islington Food Partnership have made us a serious force in community food justice, our advocacy work supports some of the boroughs most vulnerable residents in 16 community languages, and our youth services work with young people at risk of gang violence and exploitation in one of London's most deprived boroughs. We own three Grade II listed buildings in Upper Holloway, directly support over 2,500 people a year, and reach 10,000 more through outreach and partnerships.
What we do
From multilingual advocacy and community wellbeing to youth work, therapeutic services, and food security, we work across the intersections of disadvantage, with particular expertise in supporting refugee and minoritised communities, survivors of FGM and sexual violence, young people at risk of exploitation, and people facing mental health challenges. We are a small organisation with an outsized impact, and we take seriously our responsibility to influence policy as well as deliver services.
What we're looking for
We're seeking trustees with expertise in one or more of the below areas:
Fundraising and income development — You will have significant experience leading or overseeing fundraising strategy, with a strong track record across trusts and foundations, statutory commissioning, or other income streams relevant to a charity of our size and complexity. You understand what sustainable income looks like for a community health organisation navigating a difficult funding environment.
Services and community leadership — You will have deep experience leading or developing services for under-represented, minoritised, or marginalised communities, ideally in the voluntary and community sector. You understand what excellent, culturally competent, trauma-informed practice looks like — and how to govern it well.
Human resources — You will have significant HR expertise and an understanding of what good people management looks like in a complex, mission-driven organisation. Whether your background is in-house, consultancy, or the voluntary sector, you'll be able to bring a thoughtful, practical perspective to workforce questions at board level and contribute to our HR and Communications sub-group, as well as the wider board.
In either case, you'll bring strong communication skills, genuine commitment to equity and inclusion, and the strategic clarity to contribute meaningfully at board level.
What you'll join
Our board of six trustees brings expertise spanning third sector leadership, asset management, law, HR, finance, and communications. We meet five times a year, with three sub-groups (Fundraising and Services; HR and Communications; Finance and Facilities) that meet as needed. The time commitment averages around six hours per month. Trustees are appointed for three-year terms, with the potential for renewal.
Knowledge
Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trustees.
Qualities and Behaviours
Strategic vision;
Commitment to inclusion, equalities and diversity and to the vision and mission of our charity;
Commitment to MGWT’s values;
Interpersonal and communication skills;
Collaborative approach;
Honesty and integrity;
Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.
We warmly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the issues we address, and from those who are under-represented in charity governance more broadly.
Because everyone should have good health, resilience and opportunity.


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Trustee Opportunities
Hodan is a small but long-established voluntary organisation in North Kensington, focusing on advice, support and wellbeing for the Somali community and other racially minoritised groups in West London. It is a registered charity operated as a company limited by guarantee.
We are looking for two new Trustees who can help us increase our reach, attract new funding, and continue to develop our services. We are particularly keen to recruit members of the local community in West London who have one or more of the following:
· Lived experience of issues faced by our service users, e.g., economic disadvantage, unemployment or unstable employment, migration, racism / discrimination, digital exclusion, and/or social isolation
· Experience in marketing, PR, or event management
· Experience in fundraising, especially non-grant approaches (e.g., corporate social responsibility, individual philanthropy, or building a supporter base)
· Experience of working with children and young people from racially minoritised backgrounds and/or in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
· Experience in charity leadership and governance
Board meetings are held every three months at Canalside House, Ladbroke Grove. The Board is responsible for setting the strategy and policies of Hodan, and guides and supports the Executive Director and staff.
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This is a pivotal governance role for experienced, values-driven Trustees who can provide strategic insight, support strong and effective governance, and act as positive ambassadors for the organisation.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the following areas:
• People and Culture (including candidates interested in Chairing the People and Culture Subcommittee)
• Safeguarding and Youth Services
• Fundraising
• PR and Communications
• Finance
Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995
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Do you want to use your time, skills and enthusiasm to make a real, concrete improvements in nature recovery in the Avon River catchment area? We'd love to hear from you.
Trustees play a key role in ensuring the charity delivers its purposes for public benefit while meeting all legal and governance responsibilities. This includes acting in the charity’s best interests, using your judgement, care and skills to oversee strategy, resources and risk.
Avon Needs Trees (ANT) is a registered charity creating new, permanent woodland throughout the Bristol-Avon catchment to fight the climate and ecological emergencies. We fundraise to buy land to create woodlands that will stand for generations, locking up carbon, boosting local biodiversity, and providing natural flood management as well as publicly accessible green space where appropriate.
Your legacy will be to have a tangible impact on slowing down climate change, helping nature recover by overseeing and bringing out the best in both our people and our projects, enabling us to plant hundreds of thousands of trees and enhance complementary habitats.
We are looking for our next Chair of Trustees – someone who will work closely with our Executive Team and Board to guide the organisation through what is both a challenging and genuinely exciting time. The funding environment is tough. The political context is difficult. And yet the need for what we do has never been greater.
This is an unpaid voluntary role. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Expenses Policy.
The successful candidate will lead a vibrant, well-established, national charity as it navigates the next chapter of its story.
Main tasks
- Developing and setting our future strategy, alongside the Executive Team and other Trustees
- Helping shape and deliver our future, identifying opportunities in an evolving landscape
- Leading the Board of Trustees, including regular 1:1s and providing space for reflection
- Acting as a 'critical friend' to our Executive Team, as well as formal line management to the CEO (and COO in their absence)
- Acting as an ambassador for the charity – raising awareness of what we do and engaging potential supporters and other key stakeholders
- Responsibility, along with the other trustees, for the governance of the charity
- Contributing to the ongoing strategy of the charity, in line with our charitable objectives
- Participating in board meetings and sub-committees in an inclusive and thoughtful way
Please download our Chair Application Pack for more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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UK Friends of the Parents Circle- Families forum (PC-FF) is looking for 3 new trustees to join the board.
Do you want to contribute to a ground-breaking charity working towards reconciliation in Israel and Palestine? The Parents Circle-Families Forum is a jointly-run Palestinian/Israeli NGO that brings together, in expertly facilitated groups, people from both sides who have been bereaved by the conflict. Through the process, participants begin to understand the conflict from the standpoint of the other side. Members of the forum then work together in a variety of different dialogue, solidarity and community support projects. This year, the charity has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
The UK Friends of PC-FF raises money to support the work in Israel and Palestine, and also raises awareness of PC-FF's radical approach to reconciliation.
Applications from people with legal, financial and fund-raising experience are particularly welcome but we would also love to hear from anybody who shares our deep commitment to PC-FF’s approach. Meetings are held monthly (except August). Most of the meetings are online but once or twice a year, we meet in person, usually in London. Expenses for travel can be reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is looking for three exceptional Trustees to help realise our vision: a world where children live free from the threat of sexual abuse.
For over 30 years, we’ve led the way in child protection — preventing abuse before it happens, supporting families, influencing policy, and running the world‑leading Stop It Now helpline. Our work is challenging, essential, and life‑changing.
Our charity has recently grown with remarkable pace and purpose. We are proud of the progress we have made and the strong financial footing we now stand on. As several of our long‑serving trustees prepare to retire, we are seeking three exceptional individuals to join our Board and help guide the next stage of our development.
We are now recruiting:
- Research Trustee who brings enhanced research expertise to strengthen the Board’s oversight of research strategy, quality, ethics and impact.
- Finance Trustee who brings enhanced financial expertise to strengthen the Board’s oversight of financial governance.
- Scotland Representative Trustee who is based in Scotland who can strengthen our strategic presence, partnerships and governance within the Scottish context.
If you bring strategic insight, strong leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding children, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Shape the charity’s strategy and culture
- Support and challenge the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
- Oversee finances, risk, safeguarding, and compliance
- Champion our mission and raise our profile
- Attend four Board meetings a year (mix of in‑person and online), plus the AGM and relevant committees
This is a voluntary role; reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed.
What You’ll Bring
- Passion for protecting children
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the Nolan Principles
- Ability to collaborate, challenge constructively, and lead with integrity
Why Join Us?
You’ll help steer a pioneering UK charity with national impact, working alongside experts dedicated to keeping children safe. Your contribution will shape prevention efforts today — and protect children for generations.
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Are you passionate about creating inclusive, anti-sectarian, and empowering spaces for Muslims?
Inclusive Mosque Initiative is looking for a Chair of Trustees to help lead our mission forward.
The Chair provides visionary and strategic leadership to the Board
of Trustees of IMI, ensuring effective governance, accountability, and alignment with IMI’s
mission to create inclusive, safe, and inter-sectarian spaces for Muslim worship, learning, and
community building. This pivotal role supports the organisation’s growth and impact while
fostering a values-driven, accessible, and collaborative board culture.
Why Join the Board?
- Be a Changemaker: Help steer a mosque committed to justice, inclusion, and community.
- Use Your Skills for Good: Whether your expertise is finance, governance, community engagement, or advocacy, your contribution will help us grow.
- Grow and Learn: Access free training in governance, leadership, and social justice while working alongside passionate Muslim leaders.
- Shape the Future: Play a pivotal role in guiding IMI’s growth, from expanding community programs to strengthening our financial sustainability.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome Trustees who:
- Are Muslim.
- Are passionate about IMI’s Core Values and mission.
- Bring diverse professional and lived experience and skills to strengthen the Board.
- Are ready to collaborate, challenge, and support in a dedicated team.
To apply, see the role description packs and fill in the online form



