Can you help shape the future of The Pony Club?
Join our Board of Trustees and play a vital role in guiding the organisation and supporting the delivery of our ambitious 2026-2030 strategy, continuing to nurture the next generation of equestrians.
The Pony Club is a voluntary youth organisation where young people develop, learn, and grow through engagement with horses. Founded in 1929, we are proud to be planning our centenary celebrations while expanding an inclusive community of over 30,000 members, supported by around 10,000 volunteers.
Our Vision is to provide everyone with the opportunity to develop a lifelong love of horses through fun, friendship, horsemanship and sport.
Our Charitable Purpose has three strands:
- To promote and advance the education and understanding of the public, particularly children and young people, in all matters relating to horsemanship and the horse.
- To encourage the development of sportsmanship, unlocking potential by building resilience, confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- To support and develop the volunteering network to strengthen The Pony Club community and sustain lifelong engagement with equestrianism.
Our purpose and strategy are underpinned by organisational foundations: strong governance, digital innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, ensuring The Pony Club remains resilient, responsible, and equipped for the future.
We are seeking to appoint one or more Trustees for the period commencing 1st January 2026 to replace those due to retire and to strengthen our existing Board of eight Trustees. We welcome applications from individuals who share our Vision and are eager to help deliver The Pony Club’s charitable purpose and ambitious 2026–2030 strategy.
We are especially interested in Trustees who can bring a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives, including expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Qualities and Experience
- Governance and compliance – previous experience in charity governance, risk management, or legal frameworks
- Finance and business management – including financial planning, reporting, or HR expertise
- Digital innovation and IT – experience leading digital transformation, platforms, or technology initiatives
- Marketing, communications, and brand strategy – including digital and social media campaigns
- Membership and volunteer-led organisations – experience supporting, contributing to, or leading volunteer or membership-based groups
- Equestrian knowledge – understanding of the equestrian sector and horse welfare
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion – ability to enhance the Board’s inclusivity and reach
Expectations of Trustees
- Pony Club Trustees are elected for an initial term of three years and may offer themselves for re-election for further three-year terms, up to a maximum of nine years.
- The Board of Trustees meets six times a year, a mix of virtual and in-person meetings.
- Trustees may be invited to attend Pony Club events such as the Championships, the Pony Club Conference, and Trustee away days.
- New Trustees will attend an induction at The Pony Club Office in Warwickshire and are expected to complete NCVO Charity Trustee Induction Training if new to the role of Trustee.
- The role is voluntary, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Role of Trustees
- To contribute to the effective and efficient governance of The Pony Club.
- To play a vital role in delivering The Pony Club’s 2026-2030 strategy, ensuring strong governance and long-term sustainability.
- To bring skills, knowledge, and experience that strengthen decision-making and strategic implementation.
- To act as an ambassador for The Pony Club, promoting its values and representing the organisation as required.
Deadline for applications: 7th November 2025
Registered Charity
21 - 50
To provide children and young people with the opportunity to develop a lifelong love of horses through fun, friendship, horsemanship and sport.
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Thank you!
We are New Wine
New Wine is a network of leaders and a family of churches, committed to seeing local churches thrive and communities transformed.
Our strategic priorities are:
- Equipping Leaders – Investing in current and emerging leaders through training, mentoring, gathering and practitioner-led ministry.
- Empowering Younger Generations – Investing in ministries that raise up children, youth, and young adults to know Jesus and lead with courage and conviction.
- Multiplying Churches – Supporting church plants, revitalisations, and pioneering expressions of church in diverse contexts.
Representing over 1,000 churches, 4,000 church leaders and 50,000 individuals, building networks, equipping leaders and empowering people to advance the Kingdom of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus’ church is always facing challenges and opportunities, and it’s as true now, and for New Wine, as it’s ever been. At this time of tremendous opportunity, we are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to work with our Board and Leadership to oversee and steward our mission, people and strategic priorities.
Could you be that person?
We’re looking for an exceptional, Godly person as our next Chair who has:
- A vibrant faith in Jesus, evident in their life and leadership, who is actively engaged in a local church aligned with New Wine’s vision and values, and who is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God advance in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Proven governance experience, with an ability to bring wisdom, accountability, and spiritual discernment to lead the Board in fulfilling New Wine’s mission and values.
- A proven ability to bring strategic oversight and discernment, that will help shape and steward the New Wine’s vision and priorities in pursuit of its mission.
- Strong emotional intelligence, with an ability to lead collaboratively and build consensus to enable effective and unified decision-making.
- Exceptional relational and leadership abilities, with an ability to inspire, influence, and build effective working relationships across the Board and the wider New Wine network.
This is a time of amazing opportunity.
As the ‘quiet revival’ continues across our nation, New Wine’s mission of local churches changing nations feels more spiritually potent than ever. We are living in a time of exceptional opportunity for New Wine and we will need a Chair who can help us realise the full potential God has for us.
Could you be that person?
Closing date for expressions of interest is12pm GMT on Friday 21st November 2025.
