Volunteer roles in Scotland
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We are searching for a enthusiastic volunteer to become the Newcastle chapter's Social Media Officer. The primary role is to ensure the smooth every day running of the social media accounts. This involves responding to messages (even if it’s just sign posting) and replying to comments. They should try to ensure growth of the social media account including Facebook and Instagram with the potential of Twitter. They should make use of the Facebook groups to create an engaging atmosphere for members and chase lead volunteers to ensure they post on the page and group promptly following events. After each event they should make posts following up on it. Finally, they will liaise with photographers and assist with designing and running the website.
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers



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The VP's role is to aid the president with all of their responsibilities in overseeing the chapter. VP might help run the chapter and become responsible for some activities. Helping to coordinate their committee to ensure that all of the needs of the charity are met and the law, constitution and handbook are not broken.
This role is important in order to have a smooth running chapter, so that the magic of our visits are at their full potential! We are searching for a enthusiastic and hard working volunteer to support the President in Newcastle!
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers



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We are searching for an enthusiastic volunteer to become the Recruitment Officer for our Newcastle branch, this role focuses on encouraging volunteers to join Make a Smile. In terms of member recruitment, they will need to help organise and run training sessions, organise and seek recruitment opportunities such as hosting stalls at Volunteering Fairs, contact through coleges/universities and social media use etc etc. Finally, they will need to encourage trainees to complete the essential training, including hosting intial introduction training sessions and help get volunteers to their first event!
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers



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Roots Academy’s Vision.
A generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries. Our Mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.
Why Does Roots Academy Exist?
Crisis of Faith: 1 in 4 young Muslims are leaving the religion due to various factors, primarily the pervasive anti-religious content and temptations they encounter online and offline.
Roots Academy exists to bridge this gap by providing a structured and transformative Islamic education that speaks directly to the needs and challenges of young Muslims today, delivered in an engaging and accessible form that removes barriers to access and provokes thought and action.
Role Summary
The Events Team Lead will perform a team leadership role related to all Roots Academy Events. This entails both event management - overseeing, planning, and running successful events, and team management - such as working with the Onsite Programme Lead to plan and achieve yearly strategic Event objectives and Event team management. The role will involve cross-functional cooperation with other Roots teams including the Finance and Marketing teams.
Key tasks
- People management for the Event team and volunteers
- Strategic planning of a yearly calendar of Roots Events
- Event logistics - planning, budgeting, running events
What we’re looking for
- Experience with events management and running events
- Experience with working with vendors and providers of events logistics e.g. caterers, venues, activity providers
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience navigating an asynchronous online working environment
- As a team leader role, there are steeper accountabilities in the areas of Ihsan, Ownership, Responsiveness, and seeing beyond the immediate role and where one can add extra value in Roots
What we have to offer
- Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
- Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
- Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
- Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
* Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position. Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.
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Role Summary:
The Marketing Lead will lead Australia's marketing strategy, driving brand growth and
customer engagement. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of marketing,
including brand development, digital marketing, campaign management, market research,
and customer experience. As a key member of the team, the Marketing Lead will work
closely with cross-functional teams to position Roots as a leader in the Islamic Education
industry while ensuring all marketing efforts align with our mission and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Marketing Leadership:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy to achieve organisational goals, including brand awareness, lead generation, and customer retention.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.
- Brand Management & Positioning:
- Strengthen the organisation’s brand identity and ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
- Lead efforts to position the brand as an industry leader, driving differentiation and competitive advantage
- Campaign Planning & Execution:
- Oversee the creation and execution of marketing campaigns across digital, print, and traditional channels
- Measure campaign effectiveness, optimising performance and ROI.
- Team Development:
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing marketing team.
- Foster a collaborative, creative, and results-driven environment.
- Content Development:
- Develop a media strategy that includes high-quality photography and videography to enhance brand storytelling.
- Oversee the production of visual content for social media, advertisements, websites, and events.
- Ensure all media content aligns with brand identity and marketing goals.
Preferred Experience:
- Marketing & Branding
- Some experience in digital marketing, social media, or event promotion.
- Basic knowledge of social media management, and content creation.
- Involvement with MSAs or ISOCs
- Experience with Muslim Student Associations (MSAs) as a member, volunteer, or organizer.
- Comfortable engaging with Muslim communities and student networks.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Marketing Skills: Proven expertise in brand strategy, digital marketing, and campaign management.
- Innovative: Demonstrated ability to drive growth through innovative and data-driven marketing strategies
- Community-Oriented: A deep understanding of the Muslim community in Australia, especially in relation to university students and local mosques.
- Relationship Building: Proven experience in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Project Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to support program delivery efficiently.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from students to community leaders.
- Commitment to Ihsaan: This role requires someone who strives to deliver their responsibilities with ihsaan.
- Dedication to Service: A heart for khidma (service), and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young Muslims through education.
What We Offer:
- Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers from across the globe.
- Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
- Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
- Receive in-house Tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please Note: This is an unpaid volunteer position. Volunteers can claim expenses for food,
travel, and equipment in line with the Expenses Policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.
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Our Friends Ageing Better (FAB) project is looking for volunteer hosts for our FAB cafés around Bristol. In this volunteer role, you’ll be part of creating vibrant, welcoming community spaces that build relationships and connect people with activities in their local community.
At Age UK Bristol, we want to change the way we age. We aim to keep people aged 55+ well and active, encouraging Bristol to be an Age Friendly city. We do this in 3 ways - through providing practical help and supporting people’s emotional and physical wellbeing in a range of ways depending on their needs. In addition, we want to prevent people from needing our help wherever possible. We do this in our strategic work, where we aim to create the conditions for older adults to remain healthy and independent.
We are looking for FAB Cafe Host Volunteers for the following cafes
- Avonmouth - Mondays, 2:30-4:30
- Southville - Tuesdays 10:00-12:00
- Withywood - Tuesdays 11:00-1:00
- St Werburghs LGBT+ - Thursdays, 10:00-12:00
- Fishponds - Fridays 2:00-4:00
The role involves
- Welcoming older people who are new to the FAB café
- Facilitating conversation and activities in the group
- Promoting your local FAB café and the FAB membership card scheme
- Keeping sign-up sheets for attendees at cafes
- Providing information about events and activities happening in the local area with the support of the FAB team
The qualities and skills required for this role are
- Welcoming and friendly disposition, with the ability to include people.
- Reliability.
- Ability to communicate well with a diverse range of people.
- Ability to respond to people’s varied access needs (such as hearing loss) to make sure each individual can participate well.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a busy community setting.
- An understanding of the needs of older people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
No Panic is a national charity helping people to manage their anxiety.
We are seeking a volunteer Feedback Team Co-ordinator to support a small team of volunteers who gather feedback from No Panic members and volunteers. This will involve gathering and analysing feedback and creating and maintaining recording systems. The Feedback Team Co-ordinator will also work with office staff and other teams.
You will need to provide a reference.
This role is expected to take up about 4 hours a week of your time, but this may vary.
We ask you to commit to volunteer for a year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Type: Voluntary, Remote
Time Commitment: Part time: 3–5 hours per week (flexible)
Initial Term: 6–12 months (with potential to evolve)
A Touch of Gentleness is a non-profit CIC shaping a more compassionate culture by putting gentleness, presence, and human connection back at the heart of society, organisations, and everyday life.
You will be joining at a pivotal stage of our development, helping to shape how the organisation grows and sustains itself while staying true to its founding values. Through thoughtful communication and meaningful relationships, you will help ensure our work becomes more visible, widely understood, and supported by those who resonate with our purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
· Shape and communicating our core messages in ways that strengthen public profile and credibility.
· Build relationships with journalists, producers, presenters and podcast hosts.
· Prepare thoughtful pitches and identify opportunities to share our work more widely.
· Identify and connect with organisations, networks and individuals aligned with our values
· Support conversations that may lead to partnerships, sponsorship or future support
· Work closely with the founder to ensure communications remain grounded, authentic and consistent.
What Success Looks Like:
· Increased meaningful media presence.
· A growing network of warm, aligned relationships.
· Partnerships forming with organisations and individuals that could support the organisation’s sustainable growth.
Person Specification:
You resonate deeply with gentleness, compassion and human connection as serious, practical values, and you communicate them with clarity and credibility. You bring integrity, warmth and professionalism.
Skills and Experience:
· Experience in PR, communications, journalism, or media relations.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Confidence initiating conversations and building relationships.
· Strategic thinking and the ability to work independently.
· Experience with purpose-led or social impact work is desirable.
What We Offer:
· Meaningful work aligned with deep human values.
· Direct collaboration with a founder-led organisation.
· The opportunity to help shape the visibility of a growing movement
· A role with real influence at a formative stage.
HOW TO APPLY
If this feels like work you would be proud to do, please email us a short covering letter detailing your suitability for the role and reasons behind your application along with your CV.
Application Deadline: 31st March 2026
We review applications as they arrive and aim to respond within two weeks.
To create a more connected and compassionate world by restoring gentleness, presence, and human connection to the heart of life.
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Please read the attached Trustee Information Pack for more detail
As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in the governance and strategic oversight of the charity, ensuring that we operate effectively, achieve our mission, and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. Trustees are collectively responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets, ensuring they are used exclusively to further our objectives, and overseeing the charity’s financial health, including budgets, financial controls, and reporting. Acting with integrity and in the charity’s best interests is at the heart of the role.
The Treasurer oversees the financial affairs of the charity and ensures that they are conducted legally, transparently, and in line with the charity’s governing document. Working closely with the Chair, Managing Director, Trustees, and any staff or volunteers, the Treasurer helps safeguard the charity’s financial sustainability.
We welcome candidates from professional backgrounds who share our commitment to supporting those affected by Body Dysmorphic Disorder. If your current or previous skills or experience align with this post, we encourage you to apply and join us in driving meaningful change.
Please note, this role is being advertised on an ongoing basis, with interviews conducted on an ad hoc basis.
To apply for this role, please submit the following documents:
- An up to date CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
- A cover letter of no more than 800 words explaining why you are interested in the Treasurer role, what you would bring to the board, and how your skills align with the needs of the charity.
Please note, this role is being advertised on an ongoing basis, with interviews conducted on an ad hoc basis.
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Our Mission
Brain tumours do not discriminate, and they do not respect boundaries. They can strike anyone, at any age. And they strike quickly. We understand that taking on a fundraising challenge isn’t as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. Combine the physical challenge with an ambitious fundraising target, taking part for a charity close to your heart and finding time to train, the challenge can feel overwhelming. This is where our Motivational Caller volunteers play a vital role. By offering encouragement, reassurance and a listening ear, they empower fundraisers to reach their goals!
How can you help?
To ensure our fundraisers receive the best possible support, we like to give each of them a call ahead of their challenge event to wish them good luck and offer encouragement. With hundreds of fundraisers taking part, we rely on the support of our volunteers to help make these calls possible.
This is what your volunteer role will look like:
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The Events team will provide clear, step-by-step instructions to help you log into our telephone system from the comfort of your own home. This usually takes around 10 minutes and you’re very welcome to do this alongside a member of staff via a Teams call if you’d prefer extra support.
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You’ll receive a password-protected spreadsheet containing a list of fundraisers allocated to you. Calls can be made at a time that suits you, during the week or two leading up to each challenge event.
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We will provide you with all the information you need including a script to follow and frequently asked questions so that you feel confident to make calls to our fundraisers.
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After each call, you’ll simply update the spreadsheet with any key notes or feedback.
What impact will you have?
By calling our fundraisers, you’ll create a personal connection with members of our community and help them feel recognised, valued and supported for the incredible efforts they’re making. By helping fundraisers reach the start line feeling supported and inspired, you’ll play a vital role in maximising the funds raised for The Brain Tumour Charity, directly contributing to life-changing support services and vital research for the future.
We are looking for:
As part of our volunteer team you will be enthusiastic, friendly and willing to chat to our fundraisers about the event they are taking part in. We need you to have:
- Great verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- A friendly telephone manner
- General interest in The Charity and/or our fundraising events
- Access to the internet, preferable through a secure Wi-Fi source
- Basic IT skills, including using the Microsoft Authenticator App and Excel.
- Access to a laptop or computer (preferred)
What can you gain from volunteering?
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You’ll have the opportunity to develop your communication and listening skills through one-to-one conversations with our fundraisers.
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You’ll develop an understanding of how the Events team at The Charity operates.
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You’ll help the Events team raise more than £3.9 million a year, helping fund life-changing support and pioneering research.
Time commitment
We’ll need your help in the week or two leading up to each of our Challenge events throughout the year. The role is very ad-hoc and flexible, so you’ll be free to make the phone calls at a time to suit you within those weeks. Our busiest times of year are Spring and Autumn!
All phone calls will need to be carried out between 10am – 4pm on weekdays only. This is a remote role.
Practical considerations
You will receive a full induction to The Brain Tumour Charity and any specific training for the role, as well as ongoing direction from one of the team, who will be your key contact. Volunteers must be over 18. The Brain Tumour Charity is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities. We encourage volunteers to claim for any reasonable expenses that are incurred in the course of their volunteering with The Charity. Find out more in our Volunteer Expenses Policy. If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the role early, so we’d encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.
Need support with the application process?
We are committed to being inclusive and recognise that there may be a number of ways we could support you through the application process. If there’s any adjustments we can make to help you fully engage in the process, don’t hesitate to let us know by getting in touch with the Volunteering Team.
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.

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Exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the UK’s leading Badger charity
Become a Trustee on our active board!
Badger Trust celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. We are the leading voice for badgers in England and Wales, dedicated to promoting and enhancing the welfare, conservation, and protection of badgers, their setts, and their habitats.
We have a network of over 50 local voluntary badger groups, growing all the time, supported by thousands of dedicated supporters and followers.
We are now seeking new Trustees to join our Board. These will support the current Trustees and Chief Executive in delivering the charity's objectives, ensuring we have the right mix of skills, experience, and people to achieve even more for badgers in the coming years.
For these vacancies, Badger Trust is particularly interested in people with experience in charity fundraising, law, and development planning to help us achieve our goals in these areas, building on our research, citizen science, and campaigning work.
Your skills
Trustees with a focus on fundraising will have a strategic approach to opportunities, and might offer support through one or more of the following methods:
- Identifying and reaching out to major donors and corporate partners
- Assisting in writing bids for grants and trust applications
- Offering guidance in planning and executing fundraising strategies and campaigns.
We encourage members of badger groups to apply to ensure the group network is effectively represented.
We are seeking applicants whose professional knowledge will bring value to our Board.
You should be a strong strategic thinker, capable of working collaboratively, and willing to engage with the broader role of Trustee. Badger Trust values diversity and aims to broaden our Board in terms of skills, background, and life experience.
We encourage all applications, especially from individuals of racially diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities, as these groups are currently under-represented on our Board.
We also encourage applicants from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds across the UK.
Time Commitment
The Board typically holds four to six meetings each year on Saturdays. Most of these meetings are conducted online, with two in-person meetings scheduled annually. However, there may be occasions when virtual meetings are necessary outside of the regular schedule.
We also conduct an Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Symposium, which Trustees are expected to attend and support. The head office is located in Brighton, but in-person meetings are
generally held in central England. The 2026 Badger Trust Symposium is being held at the University of Northampton.
In addition to routine Board activities, past and present Trustees have contributed to various initiatives and assisted with staff-led projects based on their skills, expertise, and interests. Examples of this work include assisting the creation of our planning and development guide, updating the guide to badger rescue and rehabilitation, engaging with Government and Parliament on the Planning & Infrastructure Bill, scrutinising Government policy and commissioning information searches, taking legal action, and assisting in the recruitment and interviewing of specialised staff.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote and enhance the welfare, conservation, and protection of badgers, their setts, and their habitats.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where badgers are respected as part of our rich wildlife heritage and are safe from persecution.
Chair, Rosie Wood, joined the board in 2021:
“Being on the Board of Badger Trust brings with it plenty of opportunities to learn and collaborate with people of like mind, which I hope you would expect. But it also offers opportunities to open conversations with different decision-makers who can drive change. It gives me scope to remake our arguments in fresh and compelling ways, informed – in my case –by sharing the background of those I need to engage with.
While we need people committed to protecting and conserving badgers, we also need them to understand those who can best help – funders, policymakers, lawmakers, and communicators. Don’t expect it to be a passive role – badgers need active friends and advocates. But it will rapidly build your skills, professional networks, and CV, and we will do our best to match your interests and availability to the Charity’s needs.
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Badger Trust Vice-Chair, Phil Loveday, who joined the Board in 2023, encourages you to get in touch:
“I joined the Badger Trust board as I just love badgers and am a member of my local badger group. I also bring extensive organisational, educational and people skills gained during my career in teaching, including as a head teacher at large secondary schools in the Midlands.
I feel passionately that we need the next generation to have the chance to enjoy nature, and to do that, we need to protect it now — that’s what Badger Trust is all about. We need more experienced people willing to help guide the charity in the years ahead.”
Further information
Find out more about our work on our website, where you can also see details of our current Board. You can connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
We are a registered charity and limited company, registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office for data protection compliance and with the Fundraising Regulator for fundraising compliance. We are also members of the Small Charities Coalition and NCVO for best practice, guidance, and support as part of our aim to be an effective and efficient charity.
We encourage applicants to ensure they are familiar with the legal responsibilities of a charity Trustee, and more information can be found on the Charity Commission’s website. See Badger Trust’s registration with the Charity Commission.
Trustee roles are voluntary and unpaid. Expenses for Board business will be reimbursed in line with our expenses policy. The final appointment to the Board depends on the election of the recommended Trustees at the AGM of Badger Trust by member groups.
How to apply
Please complete the Trustee application form (provided as a Word document) and send it back as a pdf, with a copy of your CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Impact: Be the first point of contact for women in need and the catalyst for doubling our service capacity.
What will you be doing?
Founded in 2013, Release Therapy for Women has supported the mental health of thousands of women. We are looking for a skilled Volunteer Counselling Assessor.
As an Assessor, you are the gateway to our service. You won’t hold a long-term caseload; instead, you will conduct 30-minute initial consultations to help women feel heard, assess their clinical needs, and match them with the most suitable counsellor.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver 5 initial assessment sessions per week via our online system, Cliniko.
Conduct clinical risk assessments (safeguarding, suicide, self-harm) to ensure the service is a safe fit for the client.
Identify the client's ability to contribute to our sliding scale (£25/£40/£60) to help sustain the charity.
Provide brief, clear hand-over notes to the assigned counsellor to ensure a seamless start to therapy.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a qualified therapist who enjoys the "first contact" phase of therapy and has a keen eye for clinical matching.
Qualifications: Qualified counsellor/CBT therapist (Minimum Level 4) and registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP, BPS, or HCPC.
Clinical Skills: Strong experience in risk assessment and triaging complex presentations.
Gender Requirement: This post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Tech Savvy: Comfortable using Cliniko or similar practice management software for remote working.
Values: A commitment to empowering women and reducing isolation through ethical, accessible therapy.
What difference will you make?
By taking on this role, you solve our biggest bottleneck. Your 3–4 hours a week will allow us to move 20 women a month off our waiting list and into active therapy. You aren't just assessing; you are the bridge that connects a woman in crisis to the long-term support she needs.
What’s in it for you?
Specialist Experience: Develop your skills in clinical assessment and triage.
Flexibility: A small, consistent time commitment that fits around your private practice or other work.
Support: Access to our optional peer supervision group and quarterly team catch-ups.
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Volunteer/Contractor Medico Legal Report (MLR) Doctor
Medico-Legal Reports (MLR) Doctors (Contractor and Volunteer) and Health Assessment Doctors (Volunteer)
Contractor MLR Doctor: £650 per report
Volunteer MLR Doctors:Unpaid
Hours: A minimum of approximately 1 day per fortnight for a minimum of 2 years
Location: You will be expected to travel regularly to one of the following centres: London, Manchester, Newcastle, or Glasgow.
Closing date: 17.03.26
Expected date of interviews: TBC
Mandatory training: Our next training for MLR Doctors will be held in London on 13th, 14th, and 15th July. If you are unable to attend this training, we will consider your application prior to the next training session, which will be held in 2027– dates to be confirmed.
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Freedom from Torture is the Winner of the Overall Award for Excellence and the top prize for Campaigns and Advocacy at the 2023 Charity Awards.
Would you like to join our award-winning organisation?
About the role
Our Medico-legal Report service relies heavily on volunteer and contractor Doctors who give need their time and skills to provide clinical assessments of torture and produce medico-legal reports on clients, documenting evidence of torture and ill-treatment, which are used as evidence in survivors’ asylum claim and other legal processes. Successful candidates will work in a team of doctors spread across all 4 centres, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, and London. Some remote working is also possible.
You will have extensive clinical experience post-qualification as a doctor. Ideally, you will have completed post-graduate training in your speciality however, if you have not completed this, but you are able to demonstrate the skills and competencies listed in the Person Specification please get in touch to discuss.
Work patterns can be flexible but please kindly note that we would need you to be available on a regular basis.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please kindly find the attached file in this email.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the Job Description and Person Specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.
About you
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.
We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.
Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS/PVG disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.)
Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
No agencies please.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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About Beyond Equality
Our mission is to support men and boys to embrace positive masculinities so we can end gender-based violence, improve wellbeing, and build safer, more equitable communities across the UK.
Through transformative workshops, systemic change in key settings, and evidence-driven research, we’re reshaping how society understands and supports healthy masculinities. We don’t just work with individuals - we work to influence systems, policies, and cultures.
The Role: Chair of the Board of Trustees
You’ll lead a Board of 6–9 Trustees, working closely with our Managing Director to ensure strong governance, strategic alignment, and accountability. You’ll champion our mission, guide decision-making, and help shape our next chapter, while being a trusted sparring partner to the leadership team.
What We’re Looking For
You are:
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Passionate about ending gender-based violence and reimagining masculinities
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A confident, inclusive leader who can steer the Board with clarity and care
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A skilled facilitator, keeping meetings focused, collaborative, and action-oriented
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A strategic thinker who supports the Managing Director and helps the Board function as one
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Someone who values equity, evidence, and impact. You aren’t afraid to ask the hard questions
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Keen to get involved – attend Beyond Equality events and represent BE externally
In addition, you will bring:
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Significant governance experience at senior level, ideally with prior experience as a board member or chair, preferably in the charity or non-profit sector.
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Strong understanding of charity governance and regulatory frameworks in the UK.
Knowledge of or experience in areas such as education, gender equality programming, youth engagement, or community development would be an advantage.
Location Requirement
Applicants must be based in the United Kingdom and able to attend Board meetings in person when required. Preference will be given to candidates located within reasonable travel distance of London to facilitate regular engagement with the leadership team and key partners.
About the Board
Our Trustees are a friendly, engaged and diverse group – meeting quarterly (mix of in-person and online), working more deepening in sub-committees and diving deeper into BE’s work by attending sessions and events. As Chair, you’ll help shape recruitment to ensure our Board reflects the communities we serve.
Details
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3-year term (renewable once, subject to review)
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Unpaid (travel expenses covered with prior approval)
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Appointed by and accountable to the Board
Apply now, and help us build a future where everyone can thrive, free from restrictive norms.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Application deadline: 17 April
Interviews for shortlisted candidates: 8 May.
At Beyond Equality, we aim to disrupt the cycle of restrictive masculinity, eradicating resulting harms and improving well being for men and boys.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our partner is an international development charity working across sub-Saharan Africa to support people with limb loss through access to prosthetic services, peer support, and sustainable locally led programmes.
The Treasurer will work with the Board, Director and a part time accountant to oversee the charity’s financial management and governance. Responsibilities include reviewing management accounts and budgets, supporting the preparation of annual financial statements, chairing the Finance Committee, and advising the Board on financial strategy and risk.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with senior experience in finance, audit or accountancy. You will be comfortable operating at board level, able to explain financial information clearly to non financial trustees, and motivated by values led work in international development.
This role involves a time commitment of around 20 to 30 hours per year, including quarterly online Board and Finance Committee meetings.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.


