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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for social justice and positive change?
We are seeking an inspiring and committed Chair of Trustees to lead our board and guide Amos Trust, an established, well-run charity with a high profile. We are dedicated to:
The Amos Chair and Board play a vital role in the life of the charity. Together, they work to ensure effective governance, compliance with charity law, and clear strategic direction. They manage operational risks, support the Director and team, and act as ambassadors to engage supporters and influencers. Trustees typically sit on one of the board’s sub-committees (Finance and Risk, Fundraising, or Communications) or short-term working groups.
Job Description
The Chair provides strategic leadership to the charity and the Board of Trustees, ensuring it is well-governed, financially sound, and delivering on its aims. The Chair also line-manages, supports, and holds the Director to account.
Key Responsibilities
Governance and Leadership
Strategic Direction
Relationship with the Director
Board Management and Communications
Financial Oversight and Risk
External Representation
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
Skills and Attributes
Desirable
Tenure, Time Commitment and Process
The Chair and trustees are appointed for a four-year term, renewable for a further four years. The Chair contributes an average of 1 to 2 days per month.
The Board meets 4–5 times a year for two hours (typically outside standard working hours), with two meetings held in person. We streamline procedural matters to ensure meetings focus on key strategic issues.
We are committed to building a diverse board and warmly encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Location: Based in the UK.
To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining why you’re well suited to the role and what excites you about the opportunity, to the same address.
A creative human rights organisation that calls for justice for Palestinians, Gender Justice and Climate Justice.


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Carers Support is looking for a new Chair of Trustees to lead our Board and support the next stage of our development. This is an important voluntary role for someone with strong board or senior governance experience who wants to make a real difference to unpaid carers.
About Carers Support
We are an independent charity supporting thousands of unpaid carers of all ages across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We provide advice, information, practical help, emotional support, training, young carers services and more.
Our vision is that all carers are recognised, valued and supported. We work closely with the NHS, local authorities and voluntary organisations, and hold the Trusted Charity quality mark
Main duties would include:
As Chair of Trustees, you will:
• Lead the Board and help set the charity’s strategic direction
• Support and work closely with the Chief Executive
• Make sure the Board fulfils its legal and governance duties
• Encourage a positive, open and inclusive Board culture
• Ensure meetings are well-run and support good discussion and decision-making
• Help the charity respond to the needs and views of unpaid carers
• Ensure risks, finances and performance are monitored effectively
You do not need previous chairing experience. We are looking for someone with solid board or committee experience who can guide a group and support strong governance.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences. We are looking for someone who can bring:
• Board, governance or senior decision-making experience
• Calm, confident leadership and good people skills
• The ability to facilitate effective meetings or a willingness to learn
• Sound judgement and the confidence to ask questions
• A commitment to improving the lives of unpaid carers
• Time to prepare for and attend meetings
Time commitment
• 4 board meetings per year (2 hours each)
• Regular meetings with the Chief Executive
• Occasional committee meetings, events or development sessions
• Additional committee meetings, events or development sessions, as required
What you’ll gain
• A meaningful leadership opportunity with social impact
• Strategic experience in a respected local charity
• Supportive induction, training and ongoing guidance
• A warm and collaborative Board environment
There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself. If you’d like any further information, please email our recruitment team with your details and we’ll arrange for someone to call you back.
Please visit our website for all the information you need and details of how to apply. All expressions of interest and CV’s should be returned to our recruitment inbox.
Closing date for applications is 31st July 2026 (however this vacancy may close early if we find a suitable candidate).
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis.
Registered Charity No: 1063226
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About the Trustee role
We have a detailed role description and person specification over the next few pages to
help you understand the requirements of the role.
The main purpose of our role:
As trustees at Back Up, we are volunteers with a specific legal responsibility to:
· Ensure our aims and objectives are being met
· Act in the best interest of the charity
· Manage responsibility for what we have (our people, our money etc)
· Act with reasonable care and skill
You can find more information from the charity commission.
What you will gain:
· An insight into how a charity runs, particularly how a charity board runs
· A new group of friends and colleagues
· A sense of pride when hearing about the difference our services make and that you
· A role in transforming lives affected by spinal cord injury.
· Confidence in building relationships with a wide range of people and speaking up at meetings
· An opportunity to develop your skills and experiences
· An opportunity to use your skills and experience to the benefit of the charity
Being a trustee is a voluntary role, therefore unpaid, but expenses including for travel are reimbursed.
You will receive a full induction to help you in the role at Back Up. In addition, where there is a training need, a range of training courses are on offer. You’ll need to commit time and energy to attend these, building up your knowledge so that you feel confident in the role. This often takes longer than you think, but we understand that – we were all new trustees once too.
Trustee Person Specification
Key Skills:
· Ability to support, motivate and inspire people to get involved
· Excellent communication skills in person, in writing and on the telephone
· Respect for others, for confidentiality and able to treat people equally
· Highly organised: able to manage multiple tasks, conflicting priorities, and responsive to deadlines
Qualifications and Experience:
Specific experience that would be useful to Back Up. You may have one or more of these:
· Accountancy
· Third Sector Knowledge
· Fundraising knowledge
· Personal experience of spinal cord injury
Personal Attributes:
· Integrity and honesty
· Proactive – seek out answers to your questions without a prompt
· A demonstrable commitment to Back Up's aims and values
· Honest, reliable, enthusiastic and conscientious
· Team player, flexible and adaptable
· Willingness to understand and hear about issues relating to spinal cord injury
Time Commitment:
· Currently, three and a half hourly board meetings four times a year, evenings in SW London
· One to two away-days per year
· Two-hour committee meetings (four times per year)
· Spending two to three hours prior to meetings, reading and absorbing information
· Reflecting and discussing by telephone
· Follow up to meetings – reading and commenting on minutes, carrying out any
· agreed actions
Requirements:
You must be…
· Over 18
· Not bankrupt
· Subject to satisfactory DBS check and references
· Not excluded by Companies House or Charity Commission
· Not bound by conflicts of interest that would be so significant as to undermine the role in general e.g. a member of a group that discriminates against people based on gender or ethnicity
Specific responsibilities
Role Description: Trustee
Reports to: Chair of Trustees
Accountable to: People affected by spinal cord injury, Charities Commission and Companies House
Summary:
The Board supports the vision and mission of the organisation. We ensure the delivery of the strategy, so that people affected by spinal cord injury can realise their full potential.
Vision and Mission
· To uphold the values of the charity, undertaking the duties of trusteeship in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity
· Promoting and developing the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society
· To support decisions that are in the best interest of service users, donors, volunteers and stakeholders at all times
· To take big decisions about the future
Compliance, quality and effectiveness
· Support development of policies that further the aims and objectives of Back Up and to monitor their success
· Ensure compliance with our memorandum and articles
· Ensure Back Up’s accountability and legal obligations
· Maintain sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the organisation’s objects and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies
· Ensuring resources are used in an efficient and cost-effective manner
· Maintain effective board performance
· Remain aware of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and act in accordance with liabilities
· Manage/declare any personal conflicts of interest.
· Strive for best practice in governance, through proactive learning and Development
Next steps
You’ve read the pack, and you:
1. Feel inspired by the work of Back Up
2. Have read the role description and person specification and feel you could make a good trustee
So, it’s time to apply.
Please send your CV along with an accompanying letter of no more than two pages explaining your reasons for applying and how you meet the person specification to recruitment team email. Please use the subject line Back Up Trustee
The deadline for completing the application is midnight on Sunday 19th July 2026.
• All applications will be reviewed against the role description and person specification by a small team of trustees and the CEO by 21st July 2026.
• Everyone will be contacted by email or phone with regards to the success
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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Read Easy Waltham Forest is a local group that provides free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching for adults who want to learn or improve their reading skills. We match local residents with trained volunteer coaches for sessions every week, meeting in safe, convenient places around the borough of Waltham Forest. By teaching adults to read, we do so much more than just improve literacy—we help boost mental health, build daily independence, and transform lives across our community.
We are now looking for our new Team Leader.
The Read Easy Management Team Leader is a vital volunteer position for our local branch of the adult literacy charity Read Easy. The purpose of the charity is to help adults in the area who want to improve their reading skills, and we are currently supporting 15 readers.
Your role is to oversee and support a small team of enthusiastic and friendly volunteers and to manage monthly meetings. The role requires leadership and administrative skills to keep the group running smoothly. Key responsibilities include leading a team of skilled and experienced volunteers and working with them to plan activity and set future goals. You will also occasionally liaise with the Read Easy area co-ordinator for the South East and ensure the group is run in compliance with Read Easy policies.
The time commitment is flexible but would be around 4 to 5 hours per week, plus one monthly management team meeting which is in the evening.
Volunteering with Read Easy is fun and rewarding. To hear that a parent can read to their child for the first time, that someone can read the aisle names in supermarkets or that someone has been able to fill in a form by themselves for the first time in their life means that we know that we are making a positive change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you use your voice to help tell stories that really matter?
As a Media Volunteer with Christian Aid, you’ll help bring powerful, real-life stories to life—sharing how supporters across the UK are creating change and challenging poverty. Whether it’s capturing moments from local events or shaping stories for media, you’ll play a key role in helping more people see the impact and feel inspired to act.
This is a flexible, creative role where you can grow your skills while making a genuine difference. You’ll work alongside a supportive team, building confidence in writing, storytelling and media engagement—turning everyday experiences into stories that reach new audiences and spark action. If you enjoy connecting with people and want to use creativity for good, this could be a great fit.
We're looking for volunteers in England, Scotland and Wales (where Welsh language skills would be a bonus).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Summary
Professors Without Borders is a UK and Luxembourg registered charity with a mission to improve access to quality education (SDG4) for all.
We are looking for volunteers to contribute to our fast growth and help us reach communities around the world.
This is a voluntary, remote opportunity with flexible responsibilities. It’s an ideal position for those looking to develop their skills, grow their network, and give back by contributing their expertise to a meaningful cause. You will align with our core values, believe passionately in the power of education, and uphold our ethical standards.
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
Written Communication and Programme Documentation
Graphic Design and Branding
Programme Support
Why Volunteer With Us?
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About Our Time
Our Time is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of children growing up with a parent who has a mental illness.
Around 4 million children in the UK are affected, yet there is still no dedicated national support for this group. For over 20 years, Our Time has been making sure these children aren’t overlooked. We work across a child’s whole support network, offering training for professionals, resources for schools, and safe, welcoming spaces for families through our unique KidsTime Workshops.
Our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational mental ill health by supporting and empowering children to live confident, connected, and emotionally healthy lives. We’re a small team with a big mission, and we’re always looking for passionate people and partners to help us reach more children and families.
About the “I Wish” campaign
Launching in September 2026 and running through to Mental Health Awareness Week 2027, “I Wish” is an ambitious awareness raising campaign. People with lived experience of parental mental illness share, in their own handwriting, in their own words, the one thing they wish an adult had known, asked, or done. The photograph series creates a powerful visual campaign that calls professionals to act and invites everyone to listen.
The campaign aims to:
• Reach new audiences and reduce stigma around parental mental illness
• Drive teachers and education professionals to sign up to Our Time’s training and school support services
• Build a cohort of committed schools across the academic year
• Generate national and education press coverage using compelling human stories backed by statistics
• Engage the wider public, supporters and donors
The role
We are looking for a PR-savvy volunteer to support around media outreach for the I Wish campaign launch. Working closely with Our Time’s Communications Lead, you will help us get this campaign in front of the journalists and editors who can amplify it; from education press to national human interest desks.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role. The campaign has a clear press release angle, strong statistics, and compelling human stories ready to go. We need someone to help us pitch them effectively.
What you’ll be doing
Building the media database
• Research and compile a tailored media list covering our priority target outlets: education press (TES, SecEd, Schools Week, Headteacher Update), national titles (Guardian Education, BBC, i paper), parenting media (Mumsnet, Netmums, Mother & Baby), mental health charity sector press, and relevant regional outlets
• Identify the right individual contacts (journalists, editors, and news desks) for each outlet and audience
• Maintain and organise the database so it is clear, up to date, and easy for the team to use going forward
• Access to Cision, Vuelio, or a similar media database is a significant advantage for this part of the role
Preparing pitches
• Working with the Communications Lead, develop tailored pitch angles for different outlets and audiences. For example, a data-led pitch for education press versus a human-interest pitch for national titles or parenting media
• Draft pitch emails and follow-up copy that is concise, compelling, and campaignready
• Help prepare supporting materials including ambassador story profiles and key statistics for journalists
Pitching and follow-up
• Send pitches to target journalists and editors, ahead of the campaign embargo lift (approx. 1–5 September 2026)
• Manage follow-up contact in a timely and professional way
• Track responses and coverage, flagging interest and opportunities to the Communications Lead
• Support any requests for interviews or additional information from media contacts
Who we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
• Experience in PR, journalism, communications, or a related field; agency, in-house, or freelance all welcome
• A good working knowledge of the UK media landscape, particularly education, national, and/or charity sector press
• Strong written communication skills and confidence drafting pitches and press materials
• A systematic, organised approach to building and maintaining media lists
• Access to Cision, Vuelio, or a similar media intelligence tool (desirable but not essential, we can work together on this if not)
• An interest in mental health, children’s wellbeing, education, or the charity sector
• Availability from August 2026, with the ability to commit through to October 2026
You don’t need to have volunteered for a charity before. What matters most is your PR instinct, your ability to craft a pitch, and your willingness to get stuck in.
What you’ll get in return
• The chance to work on a powerful campaign with real social impact
• Hands-on experience working with a small, dedicated charity team
• A named credit and reference on request
• Flexibility to fit the role around your existing commitments
• The knowledge that your work directly helps more children of parents with mental illness feel seen and supported
Time commitment
We’re asking for up to one day per week across August and September 2026, with the possibility of lighter-touch support continuing through to Mental Health Awareness Week in May 2027. That said, we know schedules vary, if you have more or less time available, but are keen to get involved, we'd love to chat. We’re happy to be flexible and work around what’s realistic for you
How to apply
Please get in touch with a brief note about your background and why this role appeals to you. We’d also love to hear if you have access to any media database tools. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We hope to have someone in place by late July / early August 2026.
In your covering letter, please include a brief description about your motivation for applying for this volunteer role and how your experience aligns with it.
Our mission is for every child in the UK, who has a parent with a mental illness, to find the support they need, as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chair of Trustees - The Family Place Foundation
We are recruiting a new Chair of Trustees to lead our Board and support the next stage of our charity’s development.
Location: Remote, with occasional in‑person trustee meetings (typically once or twice a year) held in the Clyro/Herefordshire area.
Time commitment: Approximately 1–2 days per month. This includes six trustee meetings a year, occasional ad‑hoc discussions and light‑touch support between meetings (for example reviewing policies or responding to emails).
Remuneration: Voluntary role (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
About us
Established in 2020, we are a small, well-established charity with a strong grounding and a clear purpose. We raise funds to provide support to adopted, fostered and kinship care children and their families to improve emotional wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and reduce the impact of early trauma. In collaboration with leading UK practitioners, we support the delivery of a range of services providing essential therapeutic care and family support that isn’t covered by statutory funding. Services offered include Family Activity Days, Specialist Clinical Workshops, Advisory Consultations and Family Respite Camps. We also work to raise awareness of the challenges faced by children who cannot live with their birth families. We are a warm, committed team with a strong reputation for high‑quality support, clear governance, and genuine care for the families we serve.
To learn more about our work, please search online for “The Family Place Foundation”.
We are now seeking a Chair of Trustees to help guide the charity through its next stage of development, including shaping our emerging Family Foundations project, a significant new early‑years initiative for the charity, alongside our ongoing portfolio of funded projects delivered through our specialist partner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated Board and a small operational support team who care deeply about the families we serve and the long‑term sustainability of the organisation.
The charity is currently led by a Board of four trustees, supported by two part‑time operational staff and a small group of volunteers.
As Chair, you will provide leadership to the Board, ensure effective governance, and help the charity continue enabling the delivery of high‑quality, trauma‑informed support. You will work closely with the trustees and operational colleagues to help shape strategy, strengthen partnerships, and ensure the charity remains compliant, resilient, and focused on its mission. You will also play a key role in strengthening the charity’s governance and fundraising, which in turn enables the therapeutic delivery carried out by our specialist partner.
A supportive handover will be provided to ensure a smooth and confident transition into the role.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who brings:
Warmth, clarity and good judgement, with a balanced, proportionate approach to governance.
A genuine commitment to improving the lives of adopted, fostered and kinship care children and an understanding of the challenges faced by families affected by early trauma.
Confidence in chairing discussions, helping the Board reach clear, well‑considered decisions.
An understanding of good governance, including risk, safeguarding and compliance (or a willingness to learn).
The ability to work collaboratively with trustees and our small operational support team, offering encouragement and constructive challenge while supporting the charity’s governance and fundraising role, which enables the specialist delivery work carried out by our partner.
Strategic thinking, with the ability to help shape the charity’s direction and ensure long‑term sustainability.
Reliability, integrity and a calm, steady approach, keeping the charity’s purpose at the centre of decision‑making.
Meets the eligibility requirements to serve as a charity trustee, as set out by the Charity Commission.
Helpful but not essential:
Experience of chairing a board or committee
Experience in charity governance, education, social care, therapeutic work, or community leadership would be helpful, but we are open to a wide range of backgrounds.
Lived or professional experience related to adoption, fostering, trauma or family support.
What We Offer
A warm, committed Board, small operational support team and group of volunteers who work collaboratively and value clear communication.
A meaningful opportunity to shape the future of a small but growing charity with a strong reputation for high‑quality, trauma‑informed support.
Flexible time commitments that fit around work and family life.
A chance to make a tangible difference to adopted, fostered and kinship-care children and young people, and the families who care for them.
How to apply
Please apply through the CharityJob platform with your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience.
If you would like an informal conversation before applying please contact the charity directly using the details provided on our website. We would be happy to arrange a conversation with the current Chair or another member of the Board if you would like to learn more about the role.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re recruiting volunteer HR managers and people managers to take part in a research pilot focused on early burnout detection, psychological safety, and evidence-based manager action. This is a practical pilot designed to help managers spot strain earlier, respond sooner, and understand what changes inside a team before absence or attrition appears.
Rather than functioning as a wellbeing app, this pilot measures team-level risk through short anonymous check-ins using validated psychometric tools, including burnout, psychological safety, and work-based needs satisfaction measures. Managers receive aggregated insights and suggested actions, helping them respond at the point where they can make the biggest difference.
We’re looking for:
An engaged HR or people manager.
A team lead or line manager willing to receive insights and act on recommendations.
A committed team of around 10–12 people who can take part for the full pilot.
What’s involved:
A short scoping conversation to agree goals, timing, and success measures.
Pilot set-up and baseline measurement.
Weekly anonymous check-ins for around 12 weeks.
A review at the end of the pilot with a written summary of findings and next steps.
What you’ll gain:
Early visibility into team wellbeing trends.
Practical support for managers at the point of need.
A written impact summary you can keep.
The opportunity to contribute to a research-led pilot being run in association with King’s College London and the University of Sussex.
We’re especially interested in people managers and HR leaders who care about using data to improve team health, reduce burnout risk, and strengthen psychological safety. Participation is voluntary, confidential, and designed to be light-touch for busy teams.
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Title: Trustee (Safeguarding & Young People Lead)
Salary: This is a voluntary role
Location: Remote with very occasional (1-2 times a year) travel to London (expenses
reimbursed)
Commitment: Approximately 8-10 board meetings per year, plus additional input as
required.
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees
About us
The Ben Kinsella Trust is one of the UK’s leading anti-knife crime charities. We were set up
following the tragic murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella in 2008, and everything we do is
guided by his legacy. Our mission is to prevent knife crime by educating and campaigning:
we help young people to stay safe.
Ben was a kind, creative young person who loved art, music, Arsenal FC, and making
people laugh. He had big dreams of becoming a graphic designer. His death was a
senseless act of violence, and the outpouring of grief and public support that followed
marked the start of a movement. Ben’s own words, written shortly before his death, called for
change, and his voice continues to inspire our work.
Through immersive workshops in our Choices and Consequences Exhibitions and free
online resources, we have reached over 50,000 young people. Our work challenges myths
about knife crime, strengthens peer influence, and sparks meaningful conversations. As we
grow, we remain committed to honouring Ben’s life by making a real, lasting difference to
young people across the UK.
We’re a small team of 10, growing shortly to 14, working across Programmes, Fundraising
and Communications, Finance and Operations and Leadership.
Ben’s legacy is our guide – we exist to stop knife crime.
Trustee – Safeguarding & Young People
What you’ll be doing
As the Trustee leading on Safeguarding & Young People, your expertise will guide the Ben
Kinsella Trust in maintaining the highest standards of education, youth work and
safeguarding practice. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Trustee will
provide strategic oversight, guidance and appropriate challenge on education, youth work
and safeguarding and child protection matters across the organisation.
This role will act as the Board’s safeguarding lead, ensuring safeguarding remains central to
the charity’s governance, culture and decision-making. The Trustee will also act as a Deputy
DSL for escalated or complex safeguarding incidents where additional oversight or support
is required.
This is a highly rewarding role for someone with senior experience in an educational, youth,
community or charitable setting who wants to use their professional expertise to make a real
difference. We are looking for someone who will bring energy, insight and ambition and will
play an active part in shaping the charity’s future. As a key member of the Board, you’ll help
to ensure that Ben’s legacy continues to change lives and prevent knife crime across the
UK.
Strategy and Governance
• Act as a full member of the Board of Trustees, contributing to the overall governance,
strategy, and direction of the charity.
• Lead on education and youth work at Board level, keeping young people at the centre of
our decision making, and ensuring our programme delivery is grounded in best practice.
• Lead on safeguarding and child protection matters at Board level, ensuring safeguarding
remains a key strategic priority for the organisation.
• Support the Board in understanding and carrying out its safeguarding responsibilities and
regulatory obligations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Charity
Commission and funders.
Safeguarding Oversight and Support
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture across the organisation, centred on the safety
and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
• Support the review, development and implementation of safeguarding-related policies,
procedures and practices.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to provide strategic advice and support
on safeguarding and child protection matters.
• Provide oversight and appropriate challenge regarding safeguarding incidents, themes,
risks and organisational responses.
• Act as Deputy DSL in cases involving escalated, high-risk or complex safeguarding
concerns where additional support or oversight is required.
Support and Guidance
• Provide professional education, youth work, and safeguarding expertise and mentorship
to the Board, Senior Leadership Team and relevant staff.
• Support the organisation in developing safe, inclusive and trauma-informed approaches
to working with young people.
• Provide appropriate challenge and scrutiny to ensure all decisions are centred around
young people and their safety, whilst aligning with the charity’s values, responsibilities
and risk mitigation strategies.Who we are looking for
We are seeking a Trustee (Safeguarding & Young People Lead) who will bring youth work,
education and safeguarding expertise,
We actively encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and
perspectives to join our Board and help shape the future of The Ben Kinsella Trust.
We recognise the value that diverse voices bring to our decision-making and to the way we
work. We are particularly keen to hear from people who are currently underrepresented on
our Board or within the wider charity sector, and who can bring different insights to our
governance and strategy.
While we’re looking for candidates with the skills and experience listed, we know no one is
perfect in every area. If you meet some of the criteria, we’d still really love to hear from you.
Please feel free to reach out for a friendly chat about the role and your application.
Skills and experience
You’ll have:
• Education and / or Youth work experience: A recognised qualification in education,
youth work, social work or a related field, alongside senior leadership experience in an
organisation that works with children and young people
• Safeguarding experience in a senior role: Substantial safeguarding leadership
experience (5+ years) in a senior leadership, executive or board level role; with current
or previous experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Strategic leadership experience: Proven strategic experience at executive or board
level, recognising the impact of strategic decisions on outcomes for young people, whilst
overseeing service delivery and protecting the organisation from risk.
Values
We are looking for someone who:
• Is ambitious and proactive. You’re driven to make a tangible impact and actively
contribute, and you’ll take the initiative to help the charity grow and achieve its mission
• Is passionate about making a difference, and committed to preventing knife crime and
improving outcomes for young people
• Values equity and inclusion and actively promotes diversity in decision making and
governance.
• Works collaboratively. You’ll engage with other members of the board and senior
leadership team, work together, and bring both constructive challenge and support.What you’ll be expected to do
• The role requires attendance at approximately 8-10 Full Board meetings per year,
usually held virtually.
• Additional commitment includes preparing for meetings, reviewing programmes related
reports and policies, and engaging with safeguarding matters or staff meetings as
required.
• Occasional attendance at charity events, strategy days, or stakeholder meetings may
also be requested.
• Overall, the role is expected to require 6–8 hours per month on average, with some
months busier than others.
External resources
The following documents and links will help you understand the legal duties, responsibilities
and liabilities that being a Trustee involves:
• What is a trustee? - NCVO Knowhow
• The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do -
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and include a supporting statement, detailing
why you are interested in the role and your relevant experience and suitability.
Applications close: Tuesday 7th July, 5pm
Interview schedule:
● 1st stage, online via MS Teams. 14th / 15th July
● 2nd stage, online via MS Teams. 21st / 22nd July
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning


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THE LYONIC SCOTS CALL FOR A VOLUNTEER MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
Shape the Voice of a Modern Clan. Inspire a Movement. Lead the Story of a People.
Across Scotland and around the world, the Lyonic Scots are rising — a living Clan Community built on heritage, unity, creativity, and pride. As our Clan grows, so does our need for a powerful voice. A storyteller. A strategist. A leader.
Today, we call for a UK‑based Volunteer Marketing & Communications Lead — someone ready to guide our message, amplify our presence, and help bring the spirit of the Lyonic Scots to the world.
This is more than a role. It is a creative mission, a leadership opportunity, and a chance to shape the identity of a modern Scottish Clan.
YOUR MISSION
As our Marketing & Communications Lead, you will become the architect of the Clan’s public voice — crafting the stories, campaigns, and messages that inspire people to join, engage, and belong.
You will:
Develop and lead our marketing and communications strategy
Shape the Clan’s tone, voice, and storytelling across all platforms
Oversee social media content, engagement, and community growth
Create compelling campaigns that attract new members and volunteers
Support recruitment drives, cultural initiatives, and Clan events
Collaborate with our Graphic Designer and Council to build a unified brand
Ensure consistent, inspiring messaging across all channels
Your leadership will help the Lyonic Scots be seen, heard, and remembered.
WHY YOU MUST BE UK‑BASED
For coordination, governance, and alignment with UK community‑group standards, this role requires someone living in the United Kingdom. The work is fully remote — but your location ensures smooth collaboration and compliance.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
The Lyonic Scots are more than a community — we are a movement built on:
Heritage and identity
Creativity and culture
Belonging and kinship
A shared mission to build something meaningful
Your words, campaigns, and ideas will shape how the world sees us. You will help build a brand that inspires pride, unity, and connection.
This is your chance to lead with creativity. To tell a story that matters. To help build a legacy that lasts.
REMOTE • FLEXIBLE • IMPACTFUL
This role is fully remote and designed to fit around your life. Whether you contribute weekly or monthly, your impact will echo across the entire Clan.
STEP FORWARD. FIND YOUR VOICE. LEAD OUR STORY.
We welcome you.
Join the Lyonic Scots. Lead our message. Inspire our future.
Your voice. Our Clan. One legacy.
Lyonic Scots is a living cultural community, honouring the past, celebrating the present, and carrying the Lyonic Scots legacy into the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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THE LYONIC SCOTS CALL FOR A VOLUNTEER TREASURER
Guard the Clan’s Future. Steward Our Legacy. Lead With Honour.
Across Scotland and far beyond its shores, the Lyonic Scots are rising — a modern Clan Community built on heritage, unity, courage, and belonging. As our movement grows, so too does our responsibility to safeguard its future.
Today, we call for a UK‑based Volunteer Treasurer — a guardian of integrity, a steward of trust, and a leader who will help shape the financial foundations of our Clan.
This is not just a role. It is a duty, a calling, and a chance to leave a mark on a living Scottish legacy.
YOUR MISSION
As Treasurer, you will oversee the financial heartbeat of the Lyonic Scots. Your work ensures our projects thrive, our community grows, and our heritage endures.
You will:
Maintain clear, accurate financial records
Manage membership fees, donations, and Clan funds
Prepare simple financial reports for the Council
Support budgeting for cultural projects and events
Ensure compliance with UK community‑group and charity‑style standards
Advise the Council on sustainability and long‑term planning
Your leadership will help guide the Clan with transparency, wisdom, and honour.
WHY YOU MUST BE UK‑BASED
For banking, compliance, and legal governance, this role requires someone living in the United Kingdom. You can volunteer remotely — but your location ensures our financial operations remain lawful, secure, and aligned with UK standards.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
The Lyonic Scots are more than a community — we are a cultural movement built on:
Heritage and identity
Community and kinship
Honour, stewardship, and service
A shared belief in building something meaningful
As Treasurer, you become a cornerstone of our future. Your work empowers every project, every event, every initiative — and every member who joins our Clan.
This is leadership with purpose. This is service that echoes through generations.
REMOTE • FLEXIBLE • IMPACTFUL
This role is fully remote and designed to fit around your life. Whether you contribute a few hours a month or more, your impact will be felt across the entire Clan.
We welcome you.
Take your place among the Lyonic Scots. Stand with us. Lead with us. Shape the future with us.
Your integrity. Our Clan. One legacy.
Lyonic Scots is a living cultural community, honouring the past, celebrating the present, and carrying the Lyonic Scots legacy into the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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THE LYONIC SCOTS CALL FOR A VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Forge the Look of a Modern Clan. Shape the Legacy of the Lyonic Scots.
Across the world, the Lyonic Scots are rising — a Scottish Clan Community built on heritage, unity, creativity, and pride. Now, we seek a vision‑driven Volunteer Graphic Designer to help bring our story to life.
This is more than a volunteer role. It is a creative calling, a chance to leave your mark on a growing cultural movement.
YOUR MISSION
As our Graphic Designer, you will help forge the visual identity of the Lyonic Scots across the world. Your work will become the banners we rally behind, the symbols we share, and the imagery that carries our Clan into the future.
You will create:
Clan logos & insignia
Digital banners & campaign visuals
Brochures & heritage materials
Social media graphics & storytelling assets
Event branding, posters, and ceremonial designs
And more — wherever your creativity leads
Every design you craft becomes part of our living legacy.
WHY YOUR WORK MATTERS
The Lyonic Scots are more than a community — we are a movement of people who believe in:
Scottish heritage and identity
Creativity, culture, and storytelling
Community, belonging, and pride
Building something meaningful together
Your designs will inspire new members, strengthen our message, and help shape the future of our Clan.
This is your chance to create work that matters, that endures, and that represents a people united by spirit.
REMOTE • FLEXIBLE • IMPACTFUL
This role is fully remote and designed to fit around your life. Whether you contribute as a one off, short term or regularly, your creativity will help build something extraordinary.
STEP FORWARD. JOIN THE PRIDE.
We welcome you.
Send us a message and take your place among the Lyonic Scots.
Your creativity. Our Clan. One legacy.
Lyonic Scots is a living cultural community, honouring the past, celebrating the present, and carrying the Lyonic Scots legacy into the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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HR & VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME VOLUNTEERS WANTED — HELP BUILD THE HEART OF OUR CHARITY FROM DAY ONE
Every great charity is built on people. Every movement is powered by those who choose to give their time, their energy and their heart. And at MINDSET Charity, we are ready to build something extraordinary — but we cannot do it alone.
We are at the very beginning of our journey: a prevention‑focused, non‑clinical charity dedicated to supporting men on their mental wellbeing and self‑improvement path. Through action‑based programmes, we empower men with the tools, skills and approaches they need to navigate life with strength, clarity and resilience.
To bring this mission to life, we need a strong, supportive, inspiring volunteer community. And to build that community, we need you.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
As a HR & Volunteering Programme Volunteer, you will be helping to create the beating heart of MINDSET Charity — our people. You will shape the culture, systems and experience that every future volunteer will feel when they join us.
You will help us:
Build our volunteering programme from the ground up.
Create a culture where volunteers feel valued, appreciated and truly part of something meaningful.
Develop the systems, processes and frameworks that support a thriving volunteer community.
Recruit, onboard and welcome volunteers into a positive, empowering environment.
Ensure that everyone who gives their time feels seen, supported and celebrated.
This is not just an admin role — it’s a legacy role. You will be laying the foundations for a volunteer culture that will support thousands of men for years to come.
WHO YOU ARE
You’re someone who:
Believes deeply in the power of people and community.
Understands how important volunteers are to a charity’s success.
Wants to help build something meaningful from the very beginning.
Has an interest in HR, people development, volunteer management or organisational culture.
Is organised, compassionate and excited by the idea of shaping systems and experiences.
Wants to make sure every volunteer feels valued, welcomed and appreciated.
Whether you’re experienced in HR or simply passionate about people, your heart and commitment matter most.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
A rare opportunity to build a volunteering programme from scratch.
Experience in HR, volunteer management and organisational development.
The chance to shape the culture and values of a brand‑new charity.
A meaningful role where your work directly impacts the lives of volunteers and the men we support.
The knowledge that you helped create a community that changes lives.
JOIN US AT THE START OF SOMETHING POWERFUL
This is more than a volunteer role. It’s a chance to help build the foundation of a charity that will support men to grow, heal and thrive. It’s a chance to create a culture of gratitude, belonging and purpose. It’s a chance to be part of a movement that believes in prevention, empowerment and real‑world change.
If you’re ready to help us build a volunteer community full of heart, energy and purpose, we’d be honoured to have you with us.
Help us build the people who will build the mission. Help us build MINDSET.
If this speaks to you, we’d love to connect.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEER WANTED — HELP IGNITE A MOVEMENT FOR MEN’S MENTAL WELLBEING
Every movement begins with a message. Every message needs a voice. And right now, MINDSET Charity is searching for ours.
We are at the very beginning of an extraordinary journey — building a prevention‑focused, non‑clinical charity dedicated to supporting men on their mental wellbeing and self‑improvement journey. Through interactive, action‑based programmes, we give men the tools, skills and approaches they need to navigate life with strength, clarity and resilience.
But to create real change, people need to know we exist. They need to feel our energy. They need to hear our mission. And that’s where you come in.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
As our Marketing & Communications Volunteer, you won’t just be “promoting a charity” — you’ll be helping to spark a national conversation about men’s mental wellbeing. You’ll be the heartbeat behind our public voice, shaping how the world sees us, understands us and connects with our mission.
You will help us:
Build awareness and excitement around MINDSET Charity.
Create powerful, positive messaging that resonates with men.
Develop campaigns that inspire action, hope and engagement.
Craft content that brings our mission to life across social media, email and community channels.
Generate momentum, visibility and trust as we launch into the world.
This is your chance to help shape the identity, energy and presence of a charity that will change lives.
WHO YOU ARE
You’re someone who:
Believes deeply in the importance of men’s mental wellbeing.
Loves storytelling, communication and creating meaningful engagement.
Wants to help build something from the ground up.
Has ideas, passion and a spark that can energise others.
Understands how to create buzz, interest and connection.
Wants to use your skills to make a real difference.
Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, if you have heart, creativity and drive, you’ll fit right in.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
A chance to shape the public voice of a brand‑new charity.
Creative freedom to experiment, innovate and lead.
Portfolio‑ready campaigns and communications work.
Experience building awareness from zero — a rare and powerful opportunity.
The knowledge that your words and ideas are helping men step into healthier, stronger lives.
JOIN US AT THE START OF SOMETHING POWERFUL
This is more than a volunteer role. It’s a chance to help build a movement. A chance to create a wave of positive energy around men’s mental wellbeing. A chance to be part of a charity that stands for courage, growth and real‑world change.
If you’re ready to help us tell our story — loudly, proudly and with purpose — we’d be honoured to have you with us.
Be the voice that helps men feel seen, supported and empowered. Be part of MINDSET.
If this speaks to you, we’d love to connect.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.