Board of trustees volunteer roles in crouch end, greater london
As part of our new strategy, we are looking to invite people with some or all of the following strategic NHS/Commissioning skills on to our Board of Trustees.
- Significant & strategic understanding of integrated care boards (ICBs),
- Understanding of the NHS funding landscape e.g. commissioning and/or NHS Trusts , personal health budgets
- Strategic incentives within the NHS e.g. Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and Health and Wellbeing Strategies
- The evidence and data that is important to the NHS when taking decisions on care pathways choice
You will offer your expertise and guidance in a period of learning, testing and growth for us.
You will bring your knowledge of best practice at both localised and national levels to help the newly formed Business Development team (focused on Music Services and Delivery) achieve targets.
Trustees on the relevant Committees (in this case the role would also sit on the Music Services Committee – MSC) hold the delegated authority responsibility on behalf of the board.Complete Trustee duties and role expectations are detailed in our Trustee recruitment pack.
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Supporting men in crisis, saving lives: James’ Place provides vital, life-saving therapy when it’s needed most. Join James' Place as a Trustee and help us transform support for men in suicidal crisis.
Location: Flexible within the UK
About James’ Place
James’ Place Charity was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it. We know that suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, and we know that many men find it difficult to reach out for help.
James’ Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. James’ Place offers men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected.
We have been chosen as one of the charities for The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal 2024 and we were also thrilled to win two awards at the Royal Society for Public Health and Wellbeing Awards, winning the Public Health Minister’s Award for our innovation and strong academic focus on prevention and inclusion, as well as our regional spread and scale.
About the roles
We’re at an exciting point in our history. As we continue on our growth trajectory, our current Board and Executive team are looking to strengthen and diversify our board to support this growth, including establishing a new centre in Birmingham, reaching more men in crisis, and saving lives.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for new Trustees to join our board, complementing the skills and expertise of our existing members while strengthening key areas. We’d love to hear from you if you share our values and are passionate about our work.
We are particularly keen to ensure our board includes the voices of those we support, so we are looking to hear from individuals who have used James’ Place as service users and who also bring additional skills and diversity to the board.
We also recognise the importance of diverse perspectives in building a strong board and ensuring good governance. To better reflect the communities we serve, we strongly welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds who share our values and who can contribute to the diversity of thought.
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Good Vibrations is a national arts organisation that changes lives through music. We work with some of the most vulnerable and hard to reach people in the UK, including in prisons, secure hospitals, and in the community. We are best known for using the Indonesian gamelan, a magnificent set of bronze gongs, xylophones and drums. We use communal music-making to support vulnerable people in challenging circumstances to develop transferable life and work skills and to forge fulfilling, constructive lives.
We have an outstanding track record, with the impact of our work evidenced through nine independent pieces of academic research, including by Cambridge University and the University of London.
We are a Registered UK Learning Provider and OCNL Qualification Centre and hold National High Secure Prison Effective Intervention Status.
We are looking for new people to join our Board of Trustees as two members are reaching the end of their tenure. This is a very rewarding voluntary position with an ambitious charity.
We are looking for people with experience of one (or more) of the following areas:
- Lived experience of challenging circumstances / complex needs
- The arts / music in particular
- Fundraising
- Law
- The Criminal Justice System
- Business development
- Financial management
- Strategy
In particular we are looking for a treasurer to help provide strategic financial oversight, ensuring the charity’s financial stability and compliance with regulatory requirements. As a trustee, the Treasurer will work closely with the Board, CEO, Head of Delivery, and any finance-related professional advisors to support decision-making and financial planning.
This is a voluntary governance role for which your travel expenses would be covered. Trustees are asked to commit to attending 4 meetings (in the evenings) and 1 strategic development day a year. They are also asked for help by sharing their skills on developmental projects. We are particularly interested in people who have experienced the issues participants of our courses have experienced.
To see who is already on our Board, visit Our Board of Trustees on our website's about us section.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to expand our existing Trustee Board, to bring their experience and fresh, innovative and realistic ideas to the charity.
To apply please send a CV and Cover Letter.
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Join us as a Trustee / Director and make a difference!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the community? Do you have a strong desire to contribute your skills to a cause that matters? We invite you to become a Trustee / Director and be a driving force for change!
Who we are: A purpose-driven charity, dedicated to making a difference to the lives of young, homeless people. We believe in the power of community, collaboration, and transparency to create lasting change.
Our organisation comprises a registered Charity & Community Interest Company each with its own Board. The Charity provides supported accommodation, advice, support & guidance to vulnerable, homeless young people. The Community Interest Company provides 24 / 7 concierge services to CAYSH young people & externally to vulnerable adults with complex needs.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking dedicated individuals to join our board of Trustees / Directors.
What we're looking for: Passionate individuals from a variety of backgrounds, with a range of expertise to contribute to our board. Whether you have experience in social care, safeguarding, finance, law, marketing, technology, or other fields, your unique skills and perspectives are valuable to us. As a Trustee / Director, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our organisation towards success and helping us develop our business growth strategy. We particularly seek a trustee who can take a safeguarding lead.
Why you should join us as a trustee / director: Impact: Be part of an organisation making a real difference in the lives of homeless young people. Leadership: Contribute to strategic decision-making and shape the future direction of the organisation. Fulfilment: Experience the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts contribute to positive change.
Commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults is essential as well as commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discriminatory practice.
Time commitment:
Our Trustees and Directors provide a valuable and positive contribution, building on our strengths and ensuring our results are sustained. There are currently 9 Trustees / Directors within the Group who bring a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience to the organisation.
To support the decision making at CAYSH, you will attend an average of 4 Board meetings and up to 4 Committee meetings a year, plus Trustee / Director away-days & other events, such as AGM. Meetings are held outside regular business hours and are mostly online. Events (including strategy days, AGM and service user get-togethers) usually take place at our offices in Croydon.
How to Apply: If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey and become a Trustee with CAYSH, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and become a catalyst for positive change! Together, let's build a better future.
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Mary Ward Settlement
Join our board as we expand to reach new communities in London helping people learn new skills, access justice, combat social isolation, and enhance their health and wellbeing
What will you be doing?
Mary Ward Settlement (‘MWS’) is seeking additional trustees to join its Board at an exciting time for the charity. Our award-winning centre in Stratford, East London is expanding. We are growing our legal and mental health services and expanding our range of exciting and innovative opportunities in education, to enable people to forge new careers, develop new interests and to join and enjoy a community of people with shared interests.
The trustees will have the experience to steer the strategic development of the organisation in close collaboration with the CEO and senior management team. Trustees have the ultimate responsibility for making decisions on the governance of the MWS, ensuring that we are financially sustainable, well-run and committed to delivering our charitable responsibilities.
We currently work from two centres, in Stratford and Southwark. If you live or work in the East of London, particular in the boroughs of Newham and surrounding area, or Southwark, Lambeth and the South East of London we are especially keen to hear from you.
We are seeking people with enthusiasm, good interpersonal skills, and empathy and understanding of our service uses, who are prepared to use their experience and skills to achieve the objectives of MWS.
Ideally new trustees should have skills that complement those of the existing members of the Board and we are particularly interested in applications from individuals that can demonstrate significant experience in one or more of the following areas:
· Finance for a role as trustee treasurer - holding a relevant qualification in accounting and with financial experience
· Education, especially experience on school or higher education governance boards
· Marketing especially in relation to education services
· Health, especially mental health provision and public health delivery
The Board recognises that diversity of trustees is vital if we are to operate with excellence. We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds. If you'd like to be a Board member but face barriers in applying, we would be glad to support you.
Being a trustee will enable you to both contribute your current skills and experience to MWS and build new skills, knowledge and experience..
In particular, trustees will be able to gain the following skills and experiences:
· Experience of steering the strategy of a longstanding non-profit organisation
· Leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills
What are we looking for?
In addition to professionalism, interpersonal skills and empathy, ideally, new trustees should have skills that complement those of the existing members of the Board and we are particularly interested in applications from individuals that can demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:
· Education, especially experience on school or higher education governance boards or an education charity
· Finance – holding a relevant qualification in accounting such as ACCA, CIPFA, ACA, ACMA, CPA, CGMA or significant experience in a financial role*
· Marketing especially with experience in education services
· Health, especially in mental health provision and public health delivery
*Appendix 1 sets out the additional requirements for this position which also acts as Treasurer.
We are especially interested in hearing from those who have direct experience of structural disadvantage, with lived experience that reflects our service users, and those living or working in or near the London boroughs we serve - Newham and the North East and Southwark and the South East.
What difference will you make?
The Mary Ward Settlement is a London charity founded in the 1890s ‘to provide public education and social services for the benefit of the community’. For over a century our education centres and our legal services have continued to develop to enable Londoners to improve their life chances. We help people learn new skills, get back into work, access justice, combat social isolation, and enhance their health and wellbeing. Joining our board enables you to play a part in this work by contributing your skills, experience and understanding of the needs of our service users to ensure this extraordinary organisation continues in its mission.
Person specification
In addition to the general qualities required for a Trustee, the Treasurer Trustee ideally should have:
• Extensive working experience of accounting/financial management
• A relevant financial qualification.
• Experience of finance and pension schemes.
• A willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.
• Good communication skills especially in meetings and for presentation (for example at AGM).
How to apply and find out more
Please apply by emailing, with a cover letter, telling us why you are interested in the role and the objectives of the charity. You can either detail your relevant qualifications and experience in the covering letter, or attach a CV . There will be an initial informal conversation with the chair or a long-standing board member so you can ask questions about the organisation. You will then have the opportunity to speak to the CEO informally before an interview with 2 trustees. We will endeavour to arrange times and meeting places to suit you.
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We’re looking for trustees
We’re looking to recruit dynamic, committed and motivated people with professional skills and experience who are as passionate as we are about empowering individuals to work through and beyond their experience of sexual abuse.
Specific qualifications are not necessarily required and we welcome applicants with lived experience. A genuine interest in learning about our charity and our services within the local community is essential.
These trustees will help to form a new board dedicated to supporting the charity and contributing to the effective and quality governance of Trust House. You will play an active role in developing the strategic direction of the charity and provide guidance to ensure the charity continues to support anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse in the Thames Valley area.
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About Children With Voices
Children With Voices (CWV) is a grassroots non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through community-driven programs. We run holiday clubs, healthy lifestyle education, and intervention projects for children aged 5–11 to combat childhood obesity, antisocial behaviour, and gang involvement.
Our goal is early intervention – giving children the tools to lead healthier, safer, and more empowered lives.
The Role – Board Member (Volunteer)
We are seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a board member, you will provide oversight, guidance, and strategic support to help CWV grow its reach and impact. You don’t need previous board experience – just the drive to make a difference and bring your unique skills, networks, or community insight to the table.
Key Responsibilities
•Attend and contribute to quarterly board meetings and occasional strategy sessions.
•Support the development of CWV’s strategic vision and community impact.
•Use your professional expertise or lived experience to inform board decisions (e.g. education, youth work, business, legal, HR, marketing, fundraising, etc.).
•Leverage your personal or professional network to promote CWV’s work and connect us with funding, partnerships, or opportunities.
•Ensure CWV operates in line with its charitable aims, legal obligations, and good governance practices.
•Act as an ambassador for CWV at events, with funders, and across your networks.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome board members from a wide range of backgrounds. You may have experience in:
•Community development or youth services
•Education, social work, or mental health
•Fundraising, business development, or marketing
•Finance, governance, HR, or legal
•Lived experience of the issues CWV addresses
•Or a strong passion for helping children and communities thrive
Commitment
•Time required: 6–10 hours per month (flexible)
•Location: Remote and/or London-based meetings (hybrid)
•Term: Minimum one-year commitment (renewable)
•Training and induction provided
What You’ll Gain
•A chance to help shape the future of a growing, impactful charity
•Experience in governance and leadership within the non-profit sector
•Meaningful connections with like-minded individuals
•Personal fulfilment from empowering children and families
How to Apply
Interested? Please email your CV or a short expression of interest to:
Subject: Board Member Application
Bring your voice to Children With Voices – and help us build healthier, safer, and stronger communities.
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We are looking for a dynamic and innovative fundraising specialist individual with drive and passion that aligns with the purpose of The Iolanthe Midwifery Trust to join our Board of Trustees. As a proven fundraising specialist, you will work in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, The Executive Director and the Philanthropy Officer as we roll out our fundraising strategy.The Fundraising Trustee will sit on the Board as well as The Finance and Fundraising sub committees.
Iolanthe has an endowment fund which provides some of the income needed each year to fund awards. As part of our 3 year strategy we will diversity our income streams and focus on the following areas
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Individual
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Legacies
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Philanthropy/Corporates
We have recently appointed a Philanthropy Officer who is working to roll out our fundraising strategy and have a legacy consultant working with us to develop this area further.
Key responsibilities for fundraising lead trustee
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Oversight of Fundraising Strategy
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Digital fundraising
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Support with dealing with Donors
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Support with Fundraising Events/Event Management
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Identification and support with HNW/Philanthropic Fundraising
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CSR
Meetings:
The Board meets three times a year in March, June and October. All but 1 meeting (October combined AGM/Board meeting/Award event) are held remotely. Meetings generally last no longer than 2 hours and with the exception of the October meetings are held on a weekday evening.
The Finance sub committee meets remotely 3 times a year approximately 10 days ahead of the Board meetings.
The Fundraising sub committee will meet remotely and feed through to the main Board meetings.
Fundraising trustee - this is what we need from you
Proven experience of executing successful fundraising campaigns, who can provide support with the following key areas:
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Strategy development: Working with the Board of Trustees, Executive Director and Philanthropy Officer to help shape an effective fundraising strategy, fostering long-term sustainability and growth in line with our values
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Strategy execution: Support as necessary the process of fund identification
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Partnership Development: Targeted and strategic identification of partnerships to advance our goals and support to manage key stakeholders
Our mission is to increase the number of midwives and student midwives supported by our sustainably and ethically financed annual awards programme
Trustee with Fundraising Experience
About NWR
NWR (National Women’s Register) is a membership charity aiming to stop social isolation in women. It was founded in 1960 by Maureen Nicol in response to a letter in the Guardian bemoaning how women became isolated when they gave up their careers to raise their children. Maureen set up NWR as an alternative to WI, with the aim of meetings focusing on non-domestic, stimulating topics. 60 years later NWR is still connecting women, albeit an older generation of +55 years, with 315 local groups and a thriving online community.
Trustee Role
Our current Board of Trustees are all members of NWR, and we are seeking a voluntary, external Trustee to bring a different dimension to the Board.
We are looking for someone experienced in working in the charity sector, in particular a membership organisation, and who is committed to our objectives. In addition, our ideal Trustee is someone with successful skills and experience of working in a fundraising role, who could advise us on accessing and applying for grants.
The board holds quarterly Trustee meetings that last approx. 3-4 hours. These are usually on Zoom, but we try to meet face-to-face once a year. Additionally, our Head of Operations & Development is seeking some ad hoc fundraising and bid writing mentorship.
We are seeking to recruit two trustees who will bring different viewpoints, expertise and experience to further strengthen our board. In addition to the general duties of a Truste, we are looking for candidates with expertise and experience in:
- HR and People
- Marketing, Communications and Public Relations.
This is an incredibly exciting time to join us as we launch a bold new strategy and embark on a re-brand that will strengthen our voice and impact.
At Z2K, we are driven by a clear and urgent mission: to end poverty for the more than 1 in 5 people in the UK who experience it. Through frontline advice and representation, we work to secure adequate incomes and freedom from high costs, while campaigning for systemic change. And we do this in partnership with those who have lived experience of poverty, ensuring their voices are at the centre of everything we do.
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in achieving this vision. With people and culture, as well as brand and communications, central to achieving our strategic objectives, we are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to help shape our future. Whether you bring expertise in HR and people leadership or marketing, communications, and PR, your insight and strategic guidance will help us build a thriving, inclusive organisation and amplify our message for change.
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Exeter Food Action (EFA) is seeking to appoint one or more trustees with particular experience in fundraising, marketing or comms.
EFA is an Exeter-based charity dedicated to tackling food waste and food insecurity. We ‘rescue’ surplus food from supermarkets, producers and other sources, redistributing it to over 60 food banks and community groups in Exeter and across Devon. These organisations, in turn, support thousands of individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
It’s a shocking fact that, globally, some 1.3 billion tonnes of food are wasted each year. In the UK alone, up to 40% of food produced never gets eaten.
By preventing surplus food from going to waste, we aim to reduce environmental harm while making a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with food insecurity. The volume of food we rescue increases year on year and has increased fivefold since we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2017.
In 2023, in partnership with FareShare (South West), we distributed just over 118 tonnes of food to 64 food banks and community groups, (equivalent to the weight of 3 Boeing 737-800 planes), supporting thousands of people every week. We anticipate that our 2024 figures will be the same, if not higher.
As a Trustee, you will:
· Help shape the strategic direction of our organisation,
· Ensure our resources are managed effectively and ethically,
· Attend quarterly Board meetings and other occasional events,
· Act as an ambassador for our mission within your community.
· Take a lead on a specific area where you will be supported by the wider trustee and staff and volunteer teams.
What we’re looking for
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those with skills or experience in:
· Fundraising,
· Legal expertise or governance,
· Marketing, branding or comms
Why join us?
· Be part of a passionate and dynamic team,
· Use your skills and experience to benefit a cause close to your heart,
· Gain valuable experience in governance and leadership.
The current trustee board is made up of 6 people from a wide range of backgrounds.EFA employs 3 members of staff and has over 50 active volunteers.
How to apply
Interested? Please share your CV with letter of interest with us.
Applications close on May 1st 2025 .
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the strength of a diverse board and encourage applications from all ages, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds.
EFA is an Exeter-based charity - registered Charity No. 1174174 - dedicated to tackling food waste and food insecurity.

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Increasing your influence and network though Board membership
We are looking for five new trustees to join our Board and work collaboratively to support the Science Council to: strengthen the collective impact of the science community for public benefit; work effectively with our community of 35 member organisations (collective membership of over 320,000 scientists, technicians and educators); inspire and empower the science workforce to strive towards professional excellence. Our ambition is to see a diverse and growing science profession that is trusted, respected and is equipped to deliver national ambitions.
We are committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and as such we welcome applicants of all backgrounds to represent the diverse population of people that we serve. This year, we are particularly keen to recruit people with experience in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Talent Management.
You will be joining us at an exciting time, as we enter our new strategic period. Over the next three years, we will continue to focus on what we do best: upholding high professional standards, facilitating knowledge exchange, and strengthening connections across the science community and beyond. We are also looking to be more ambitious and widen our engagement with employers of scientists, and through our continued relationship with the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, continue to increase awareness of careers in science through our technical pathways project.
This is your opportunity to join the Board of an ambitious and well-run organisation, and play a leading role in the shaping the future of the Science Council.
Being a trustee is an excellent way of developing skills, growing your network and learning about governance. Whatever your background and experience, Board membership will enable you to influence the future direction of the Science Council and have an impact across the scientific community and beyond.
Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the Science Council delivers on its charitable purposes and that it has the required governance and strategic direction to achieve its objectives. Trustees will be expected to use their expertise and experience to offer advice to the executive and provide oversight that ensures that the charity is resourced and administered appropriately.
Whether you are looking to take on your first trustee role or are an experienced trustee, if you have the time to commit to the role, we want to hear from you.
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Trustee
Role description
St Albans & District Foodbank is looking for a Trustee. We currently have seven active Trustees and are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join our Board.
The Foodbank serves the local community providing emergency food for those facing crisis. In the last 12 months we provided over 14,000 food parcels. We distribute food via ten weekly distribution centres that are run around the district by our committed volunteers. We currently have 7 part-time staff and over 130 active volunteers. We are more than a Foodbank as we offer wellbeing, signposting and advocacy services, both directly and in conjunction with other agencies.
Trustee meetings are held 6 times per year, typically on the third Tuesday of alternate months between 4.00 and 6.30pm. Trustees are expected to undertake additional work for the charity between meetings, subject to their availability and skill set, for example representing the Charity at local events or with partnership organisations.
The Trustee role is voluntary and unremunerated, though reasonable expenses can be reimbursed.
Being a Trustee
The challenge of being a Trustee requires, amongst other things:
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ability to understand management information;
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the ability to share and embrace knowledge and specialisms and
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an understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship;
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strong communication skills and an ability to contribute effectively at meetings and
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a strong commitment to the objectives of the Foodbank.
Trustees have collective responsibility for the governance of the organisation and for all decisions made by the Board. They set the strategic direction for the organisation, ensuring alignment with the Foodbank’s values and are responsible for setting organisational policy, defining goals, agreeing the financial plan, evaluating performance and ensuring that strong relationships are maintained between the Trustees and the Management and Volunteer Team.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for someone who wants to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst supporting the Foodbank to provide emergency food to those who find themselves in crisis.
We are committed to building a diverse Board of Trustees and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience or professional or other knowledge of food poverty.
We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.



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We are seeking three new Trustees to help shape and support the world-leading and student-focussed Rambert School to ensure it remains a centre of global excellence in dance education. We are particularly interested in those with skills and experience in the following areas:
· Higher Education (HE) and Academic Governance
· Finance
· Human Resources (HR)
· Fundraising
Rambert school was founded in 1920 and is an independently registered Higher Education Provider with the Office for Students (OfS), having previously been a member school of the Conservatoire for Dance & Drama from 2005 to 2022. We believe that dance, choreography and creativity can transform the lives of young people and society more broadly. If you share this belief and have the passion, lived experience and interpersonal skills to join our welcoming Board of Trustees, then we want to hear from you.
We are interested in hearing from both those with existing Board experience and those who have never been on a Board before and will provide the appropriate information, training and support to all new Trustees, through a thorough induction process. We warmly welcome applications from applicants from both diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective and a range of expertise and experience to the Board. A more diverse Board will better represent the staff and student body of the School.
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Who they are
To promote and encourage, for the benefit of the public, the improvement, protection, and preservation of the countryside of North and East Yorkshire, including its towns and villages, and the better development of the rural environment.
The role Introduction
Do you care about the future of the countryside in North and East Yorkshire? Do you have skills and experience in policy development in or for Local Authorities that you could bring to their work? CPRE North and East Yorkshire are looking for a Trustee and Local Authority Communications Lead to contribute to their important work protecting the beautiful local countryside and green spaces.
Who they are
CPRE campaigns nationally and locally for positive solutions that safeguard the long-term future of the precious countryside, which is facing multiple threats. At the national level, the charity produces in-depth research and sound arguments to press government, Parliament, and other decision-makers to support the countryside, be it national landscapes or much-loved local green spaces, through policies that ensure:
The right development in the right place
Active support to improve biodiversity
Countryside protection from climate change impacts and contribution to climate change solutions.
Here in North and East Yorkshire, the largest of the CPRE regions (6,900 square miles!), they have a successful track record of enabling residents and community groups to help shape development in ways that enrich the countryside around them. They also use their planning expertise to proactively campaign for local authority planning policies that safeguard and enhance the beautiful and varied landscapes.
The role
Their small but energetic team of volunteer Trustees enables people to protect the countryside they love and enjoy the benefits it brings wherever they live. But with your support, they can do even more! In joining them as a Trustee on the Board, you’ll have a general role in developing the charity in line with their strategy and, together with other Trustees, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission and other legal and governance regulations. However, additionally, as their Lead for Local Authority Communications, you will use your particular knowledge of policy development in this arena to inform and guide the Trustee Board on Local Authority campaigning and coordinate and drive forward related activities to meet agreed aims.
+Trustees initially serve a three-year term and may serve up to six years in total.
What they need and what’s in it for you
You don’t need to have prior Trustee experience, but they are looking for applicants with manager/senior-level experience in policy development in Local Authorities and/or as policy advisors to Local Authorities. By volunteering with them, you’ll be using what you know to help find positive solutions for the major issues facing the countryside and the environment, as well as being part of a group of people who share your passion for the countryside. Their friendly team will provide you with initial training and support to develop in your role. You’ll gain valuable skills and experience in charity governance and leadership.