Fundraising And Communications Volunteer Roles in Greater London

We would like to hear from individuals with the skills, experience and time to ensure that the board provides the organisation with effective governance whilst at the same time acting as one of its ambassadors. Networks within Essex, whilst not essential, would be an advantage.

The new chair will be essential to supporting the board and the management team as we create a new organisational structure under new leadership.In this role you will act as an ambassador for Parents 1st UK and as a member of the Board of Trustees you will contribute to all aspects of the organisation’s governance.

Information on the Chair role can be found on pages 11-12 of the recruitment pack. 

About the role
The Chair will:
• Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that Parents 1st UK achieves its mission.
• Work in partnership with the Chief Executive and team to achieve our mission.
• Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.
• Optimise the relationship between the board and Parent 1st UK’s staff and volunteers.
• Plan and chair the board meetings and annual strategic away day, with others as appropriate.
• Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Parents 1st UK.

About the person
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
What we are looking for:
• Experience of being a Trustee is essential, however you do not need to have been a Chair before.
• A keen sense of strategic purpose.
• An inclusive leadership style: able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.
• The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
• Advocate - be able and willing to champion Parent 1st UK’s work through personal networks, social media, and other channels.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Be responsive as required - as a small charity, things sometimes ‘come up’ that require the Chair to advise, support or give consent to. It is very helpful to have a Chair who is available and responsive.

Personal skills and qualities
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to our values.
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

This is an exciting time to join the Friends of the Huntley Archives at the LMA Foundation (FHALMA) as a Trustee, as we embark on a period of strategic transformation to turn the Huntley Archives into a national digital asset. 

The Chair of the Board will: 

• Lead the charity in its future developments and help us to set and fulfil ambitious goals 
• Provide active leadership and ensure the board operates within its charitable objectives 
• Draw on their experience of raising income to help us secure a more assured and innovative future 
• Take an active role in governance and ensure all trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities 
• Chair and facilitate board meetings and encourage trustees to engage in sub-committees 
• Protect and be a voice for the Charity
• Work closely with and review and monitor the activities and performance of the Chief Executive 

 To be successful in this role you will bring experience in the following areas: 

• Previous experience as a Chair for a charity or not-for-profit organisation 
• A good fundraising track record 
• Demonstrable interest/involvement with the Black heritage sector 

Please review the candidate information pack via the Reach Volunteering platform for further details including planned Board meeting dates. 

This is an important time for FHALMA, as we embark on digitisation of our records and develop a more coherent online and offline presence and thereby a more accessible and impactful archive.  To achieve this goal, we will need to work on outreach and partnership development, and secure the funding which will be crucial to both our immediate and long term success.   

We look for the following attributes and experiences in all of our Trustees, in addition to remit-specific professional skills and experiences:  

• Previous (charity) governance experience – you may already have experience as a Trustee/Board member for a charitable organisation or perhaps you have worked in a regulated industry where good governance is key.   Either way, you will have first-hand experience of contributing to good governance, and be willing to actively engage in collective responsibility for the good stewardship of FHALMA.  
• Excellent communication skills including an ability to network effectively, and a willingness to deploy these skills in service of partnership/fundraising efforts for FHALMA  
• Collaborative, participative and collegial style of working  
• A track record of bringing energy and commitment to driving strategy forward  
• Strategic vision and ability to think creatively  
• Good independent judgement to make decisions for the benefit of the organisation  
• The necessary time to be an effective trustee  

We also look for alignment with FHALMA’s values and objectives:  

• A commitment to FHALMA’s objectives around education, activism, anti-racism and social justice  
• A particular interest in the heritage of the African and Caribbean diaspora sector including but not exclusively archives, publishing, community activism, schools and higher education, libraries, museums, and galleries  
• Understanding of working with volunteers and lending support and direction  
• Applies the principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.  

For an informal conversation with our Chief Executive, Beverley ahead of applying, please contact us via Reach Volunteering.

Please submit your application via the Reach Volunteering portal. 

Send us a concise supporting letter and CV specifying the role you are applying for, explaining why you would like to join FHALMA’s Board of Trustees, your interest in our work and how your skills/experience relate to the role advertised. Do also include a note to confirm that there are no reasons, to your knowledge, that would disqualify you from becoming a Trustee.

Stoke Newington Music School CIC

Provide music lessons to the 'Forgotten Segments' of society

At Stoke Newington Music School CIC, we are deeply committed to addressing the social challenges that many in our community face, particularly those often left behind by traditional music education programs. We focus on three 'Forgotten Segments' of the community:

1) Low-Income Families 2) Neurodiversity (with a specific focus on Special Educational Needs and Physical Disabilties) 3) People Over 65

We believe in the transformative power of music to build communities, enhance mental and physical well-being, and make a lasting social impact. However, in today’s climate, these groups are often overlooked, despite being the ones who could most benefit from access to music education and the emotional support that comes from people who care about them.

At Stoke Newington Music School CIC, we are committed to making these benefits accessible to everyone in our community. Through our programs, we aim to combat loneliness, promote social inclusion, and provide affordable music education to those who need it most. We believe that music has the power to inspire, heal, and bring people together, and we are proud to be a part of this journey for so many in our community.

Sponsorship and Partnership Coordinator

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and driven volunteer to serve as our Sponsorship and Partnerships Coordinator. In this role, you will be instrumental in helping our music school grow by identifying and securing sponsorships and funding opportunities from local businesses, individuals, and organizations.

Your efforts will help us expand our programs, provide scholarships to deserving students, and increase our visibility in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, corporate sponsors, and individual donors to secure financial support for the school’s programs and events.
• Research and identify potential sponsorship opportunities aligned with our mission and goals.
• Create customized sponsorship proposals and outreach materials tailored to potential sponsors’ interests.
• Actively promote the school’s events, programs, and impact to engage the wider community and attract financial contributions.
• Organize and manage fundraising campaigns, both online and in person, to generate resources for the school.
• Collaborate with the school’s leadership team to ensure sponsorship goals are aligned with strategic priorities.
• Provide regular updates to sponsors about how their contributions are making an impact on the school and its students.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Experience in fundraising, sales and / or marketing.
• Passion for the arts, education, and community engagement.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to reach out to potential sponsors and partners.
• Ability to work independently.
• Creativity in developing sponsorship packages and promotional strategies.

Why Volunteer with Us?
By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our music school’s growth and sustainability. Your work will help provide access to music education for students of all backgrounds, while also building strong partnerships with the local business community. You’ll also gain valuable experience in fundraising, networking, and community outreach—all while contributing to a cause you’re passionate about.

Weekly Time Commitment

4-6 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

6+ months

About Us

The Microbiology Society is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity. It is governed by a Board of Trustees who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. The Board of Trustees operates in compliance with the Society’s Articles of Association and Charity Commission guidance on good governance.

From 2025, the Society will constitute of a new Board of Trustees comprised of the Society’s three Executive Officers (President, General Secretary, and Treasurer) and three elected members, plus up to three external experts. The role of the Board is to govern the organisation, provide the strategic direction of the Society and ensure its long-term financial sustainability.

About You

The Microbiology Society is specifically looking for candidates with expertise in either academic publishing business or charitable fundraising to co-opt to the Board of Trustees.

The Trustee will be appointed to serve for a period of one term (up to three years), after which they will be eligible for re-appointment again for a second consecutive term

​​For more information about the Society, please visit our website.

To make an application, please email the following via the button below:

• Your CV (no more than three sides)

A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that answers the following questions:

• Why do you want to be a trustee of the Microbiology Society?
• How do your skills and expertise align with the role profile and candidate description detailed in the role description

Closing date: Monday 4 November 2024.

Preliminary interviews from the week commencing 18 November 2024.

Final Panel interviews: January 2025.

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

We are building a team of enthusiastic and personable community engagement volunteers to help us raise the profile of Mental Health Resource within the local community, strengthen relations with local companies and promote and gain support for the charity.

We need a group of community engagement volunteers to provide an active presence at local community events on an ad hoc basis: talking to people to promote our services and encourage engagement with Mental Health Resource.  The sort of tasks that may be involved in the role are: preparing and serving refreshments; taking donations by cash and card; running activities, distributing leaflets and delivering promotional materials to local companies.

We are looking for volunteers with good interpersonal skills who are prepared to volunteer in a variety of settings, at various times.  We require volunteers to have a personal interest in mental health issues and a commitment to Mental Health Resource’s mission and values.  Please note that this role requires the use of a car to travel to events and transport promotional materials.

INDEPENDENT READING GROUP VOLUNTEER (FACE-TO-FACE) 

CARAS Youth ESOL Programme – Monday, Wednesday mornings  

About CARAS: 

Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting refugees and asylum-seekers since 2002 empowering them to integrate and engage in the local community. 

Arriving as an asylum seeker/refugee can be a disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. As an organisation we are committed to work alongside refugees to overcome those challenges, and to help them build their lives. 

We offer group support and targeted support work. We offer a range of activities including: ESOL classes; social and recreational activities such as youth club, drama, trips, and family activities; educational support for young people; and casework and advocacy support. 

Our values are at the centre of all our work: 

• Kindness: CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents, and interests. 

• Justice: CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society. 

• Empowerment: CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes. 

• ‘With’ not ‘for’: CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do. 

About Youth ESOL: 

Our award-winning ESOL project offers English language classes to young people at a wide range of levels. This provides vital skills, opportunities and social contact and is crucial for enabling young people to do well at school or college.

About the Role: 

• CARAS is looking for Reading Group Volunteer to support our face-to-face study programme for young people.
• The reading group is in Tooting and is an important element of a study programme for young people aged 14 to 18 who are out of formal education.
• Students will be supported to read at length and complete challenges that are adapted to their ability level.
• The reading group aims to foster independence and a joy of reading among the young people and requires volunteers to learn about the young peoples' interests in order to help them select an appropriate text.
• The ESOL teacher will provide volunteers with tips to support reading and understanding for emerging learners of English, such as phonics and elicitation strategies.
• Volunteers will work with 1-5 students, mostly reading out loud with them or helping them to decode unfamiliar language.
• Please note that ESOL classes do not run during school holidays, and we follow Wandsworth Council term dates. 

Volunteer tasks and responsibilities: 

• Providing learners with one-to-one or small group support within the Reading Group sessions; 

• Helping to set up the classroom and provide learners with classroom resources; 

• Contributing to debriefs to inform the ESOL teacher how each student found the lesson/task and the students’ areas of greatest challenge and success;  

• Attending and contributing to volunteer debriefs after each session; 

• Making use of any community languages you may know to help students during the class; 

• Working collaboratively as a team and helping to shape the project; 

• Supporting people to develop their knowledge and skills, encouraging and inspiring participants to reach their full potential; 

• Assisting participants to recognise and celebrate their achievements; 

• Listening and supporting students to select, read and understand a text; Showing flexibility to the wide range of ability levels in the classroom; 

• Following CARAS’ confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, data management and all other policies as relevant.  

Requirements: 

Essential

• To be 18 years or older; 

• An interest in education and English language teaching;

• Currently resident in the UK; has asylum-seeker or refugee status 

• * Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check; *DBS and proof of residency is not necessary if you are a CARAS community member who is more recently arrived in the UK.  

• Able to attend volunteer induction training (online) prior to start of role 

• Able to travel to our community centre in Tooting (food and travel expenses can be reimbursed); 

• To be non-judgemental and able to engage with young people from diverse backgrounds; 

• To be reliable and punctual; 

• Good communication skills, especially with people who are new to English; 

• An interest in books and stories, writing and poetry 

• The ability to volunteer on Wednesday during Wandsworth term time for a minimum of four months; 

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of community languages, such as Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali or Spanish; 

• Experience of reading with young people or learners of English, or teaching ESOL or phonics. 

Through volunteering with us you will: 

• Gain experience of English language teaching; 

• Meet new members of your local community; 

• Learn about different cultures; 

• Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum; 

• Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team; 

• Develop your skills and competencies such as literacy and phonics strategies for emerging learners of English; 

• Be able to access relevant training, including safeguarding training. 

• Be able to obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months of regular volunteering. 

Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent is committed to making later life better for everyone in Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent. We have an active board of Trustees from a range of different backgrounds who continually provide guidance and support to the charity.The Trustee role offers an exciting opportunity to get involved in an engaging, decision making role which contributes to the strategy, financial strategy and day-to-day management of the organisation.

Our existing Board has a diverse range of experience and skills and we are looking to grow and develop these to support the organisation in the future.  We are particuarly interested in hearing from people with experience and/or knowledge of the following areas:

• Financial Management (including investment planning/management accounts) 
• Estate Planning
• Charity Retailing
• Fundraising / Income generation Fundraising

This is not an exclusive list of skills as each new Trustee brings their own valuable skills and experience.  We are keen to develop our Board's diversity and appreciate that the role of a Trustee is new to some people.  If you would like an informal chat about what the role involves please contact us.

About CARAS:

Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting refugees and asylum-seekers since 2002 empowering them to integrate and engage in the local community. 

Arriving as an asylum seeker/refugee can be a disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present. As an organisation we are committed to work alongside refugees to overcome those challenges, and to help them build their lives. 

We offer group support and targeted support work. We offer a range of activities including: ESOL classes; social and recreational activities such as youth club, drama, trips, and family activities; educational support for young people; and casework and advocacy support. 

Our values are at the centre of all our work: 

• Kindness: CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents, and interests. 

• Justice: CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society. 

• Empowerment: CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes. 

• ‘With’ not ‘for’: CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do. 

About the CARAS ESOL Team:

Our award-winning ESOL project offers English language classes to adults at a wide range of levels. This provides vital skills, opportunities and social contact and is crucial for enabling people to attend college and access other services in the future.

About the Role:

CARAS is looking for volunteer ESOL Teaching Assistants to support our face-to-face adult ESOL classes in Tooting. Volunteers in this role are required to commit to at least one 2-hour session every Wednesday during these times: 

• Pre-entry ESOL 09:15 to 11:15

• Entry 1 ESOL 11: 15 to 13:15

• Entry 2 ESOL 13:45 to 15:45 

• One-to-one employability and language learning support on Wednesdays 16:00 to 18:00 

Please note that ESOL classes do not run during school holidays, and we follow Wandsworth Council term dates.

Volunteer tasks and responsibilities:

• Providing learners with one-to-one or small group support within ESOL classes; 

• Helping to set up the classroom and provide learners with classroom resources;

• Attending and contributing to volunteer debriefs after each session; 

• Making use of any community languages you may know to help students during the class; 

• Working collaboratively as a team and helping to shape the project; 

• Supporting people to develop their knowledge and skills, encouraging and inspiring participants to reach their full potential; 

• Assisting participants to recognise and celebrate their achievements; 

• Following CARAS’ confidentiality, safeguarding, health & safety, equal opportunities, data management and all other policies as relevant.  

Requirements: 

Essential: 

• To be 18 years or older; 

• Able to travel to our community centre in Tooting (travel expenses can be reimbursed); 

• An interest in education and English language teaching; 

• To be non-judgemental and able to engage with people from diverse backgrounds; 

• To be reliable and punctual; 

• Excellent communication skills, especially with people who are new to English; 

• The ability to volunteer on Mondays or Wednesdays during Wandsworth term time for a minimum of three months; 

• Currently resident in the UK; has asylum-seeker or refugee status 

• *Able to provide five years’ worth of addresses, and willing to undergo a DBS check; 

• Able to attend volunteer induction training (online) prior to start of role. 

 *DBS and proof of residency is not necessary if you are a CARAS community member who is more recently arrived in the UK. 

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of community languages, such as Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali or Spanish. 

Through volunteering with us you will: 

• Gain experience of English language teaching; 

• Meet new members of your local community; 

• Learn about different cultures; 

• Learn about issues relating to refugees and people seeking asylum; 

• Work as part of a friendly, welcoming team; 

• Develop your skills and competencies; 

• Be able to obtain a reference from us relating to your placement after 3 months of regular volunteering; 

• Be able to access relevant training, including safeguarding training. 

About Remap

Remap is a UK charity with 65+ branches across the country. We design and build devices for disabled people. Our engineers give their time for free. Charity funds are used to reimburse material costs and travel expenses.

Role Description

Surrey Remap have a new vacancy for the voluntary position of Fund Raiser.

The successful candidate will identify funding opportunities and plan funding applications. This will include attending courses and taking part in networking events that will enable the local funding landscape to be understood and from that develop an approach strategy. Then following confirmation with the management team draft funding applications.

This role will form a key role within the Surrey Remap management team and include attendance at team meetings and writing reports on fund availability and associated analyses. Because the team members’ locations are spread across a wide area of Surrey, meetings will normally be conducted via Zoom.

Specific experience in fund raising is not essential. An enquiring mind, a friendly investigative approach to business and excellent communications skills are essential. All members of Surrey Remap must have DBS clearance which will be arranged by Remap Central Office. Applicants must be 18+.  The post will require working from home with the usual computer facilities and skills associated with Microsoft Office.

There are no specified working hours. The Fund Raiser may devote as many hours as are available and necessary to achieve objectives.

Applications

We have a simple recruitment process. You can apply online. There will be an interview with the Chair and a chat with a fund raiser specialist at Central Office will follow.

We will then request two references. Once they are received, Central Office will arrange DBS clearance.

We are ShelterBox.

ShelterBox is made up of people who believe in shelter as a human right – that shelter from the chaos of disaster and conflict is vital. No ifs. No buts. We work to change this by providing emergency shelter and essential items after disaster.

We don’t believe that one size fits all. We work hard to understand the impact of each emergency and the need this creates within individual communities.

ShelterBox was founded by volunteers over 20 years ago and volunteers still play a vital role in the work we do. Last year our volunteer ShelterBox Ambassadors in the UK engaged with over 30,000 people, raising awareness and funds to support us in this vital work.

Become a ShelterBox Ambassador and join a network of humanitarians across the globe who want to see that no one is without shelter.

ShelterBox is committed to working towards a future where no one goes without shelter, but we have our work cut out for us. In 2022, over 113 million people were displaced by conflict and disaster. Some projections suggest that this figure will grow to 200 million within 10 years.

In this Ambassador role, you will be amplifying the voices of the people affected by disaster and conflict, by sharing their stories. You will also be raising awareness and understanding of the disaster relief work we do. The ripple effect of your talks will lead to individuals fundraising and increase communities’ engagement with ShelterBox. Without people like you, we would not have the capacity to reach new audiences or to spread these important stories.

Who are you?

- Passionate, caring, motivated, wanting to make a difference.

What could you do?

- Give talks, attend events, organise activities, support with our campaigns.

What impact will you have?

- Raise funds, raise awareness, recruit other ambassadors.

What will you get in return?

- Meet like-minded people, receive training and support, gain experience and satisfaction, a flexible role to suit you.

Want to know more?

· You will need to be self-sufficient, as this is primarily a lone working role. However, there will be opportunities to connect with other volunteers and ShelterBox throughout the year.

· We’ll never pressure you into taking on a talk or activity. All we ask is that volunteers take part in 8 activities throughout the year.

· You may need to be able to drive or use public transport but it is not essential. You could give talks online instead on platforms such as Teams and/or Zoom.

· You can make the role your own, by adapting talks and creating your own opportunities. We can support you if you have an idea how to use your network of contacts or local knowledge to create your own local fundraising event.

· We are committed to creating a culture in which equity, diversity and inclusion are championed and valued across our international organisation and in all our work, and the personal responsibilities we are all expected to uphold as part of our roles here.

What to expect from us.

· Online training (both onboarding and ongoing opportunities).

· A t-shirt, name-badge, and other materials.

· Access to our Volunteer Resource page where you’ll find digital guides, case studies of people we have helped, resources for your chosen activity (including pre-prepared PowerPoint presentations and notes for Speakers).

· Access to and training in using our online portal to manage your diary and sign up for talks and events in your community.

· Buddying and shadowing opportunities with other volunteers.

· Support and guidance from a dedicated and passionate team who believe in the importance of volunteers.

· Fortnightly newsletters with the most up-to-date information.

Next steps.

We ask everyone to complete an application form, which is followed up with an informal interview (by phone/Zoom/Teams). If you and I both feel it’s a suitable role for you, we will take up references and then organise an induction for you.

Thank you for your interest in joining the ShelterBox family. 

This is an exciting time to join the Friends of the Huntley Archives at the LMA Foundation (FHALMA) as a Trustee, as we embark on a period of strategic transformation to turn the Huntley Archives into a national digital asset. 

The Digital Transformation Trustee will: 

• Advise on the development of a digital strategy and implementation plan, to support and future proof our organisational needs 
• Suggest ideas to help drive the digitisation of physical archives to promote remote access and impactful storytelling 
• Be a commercial thinker who is able to share experiences or offer suggestions on ways to offer educational resources from the archives, particularly in ways that have the potential to generate income. 
• Be a pragmatic individual who can offer ideas for practical solutions within our scope/scale 
• Be well-networked and able to help us to seek extra pro-bono support (e.g. from corporates or consultancies) 

To be successful in this role you will bring senior professional experience in the following areas: 

• Previous/current experience in IT leadership
• Knowledge of IT systems and data compliance 
• Knowledge/experience of digitisation projects 

Please review the candidate information pack for further details including planned Board meeting dates. 

This is an important time for FHALMA, as we embark on digitisation of our records and develop a more coherent online and offline presence and thereby a more accessible and impactful archive.  To achieve this goal, we will need to work on outreach and partnership development, and secure the funding which will be crucial to both our immediate and long term success.   

We look for the following attributes and experiences in all of our Trustees, in addition to remit-specific professional skills and experiences:  

• Previous (charity) governance experience – you may already have experience as a Trustee/Board member for a charitable organisation or perhaps you have worked in a regulated industry where good governance is key.   Either way, you will have first-hand experience of contributing to good governance, and be willing to actively engage in collective responsibility for the good stewardship of FHALMA.  
• Excellent communication skills including an ability to network effectively, and a willingness to deploy these skills in service of partnership/fundraising efforts for FHALMA  
• Collaborative, participative and collegial style of working  
• A track record of bringing energy and commitment to driving strategy forward  
• Strategic vision and ability to think creatively  
• Good independent judgement to make decisions for the benefit of the organisation  
• The necessary time to be an effective trustee  

We also look for alignment with FHALMA’s values and objectives:  

• A commitment to FHALMA’s objectives around education, activism, anti-racism and social justice  
• A particular interest in the heritage of the African and Caribbean diaspora sector including but not exclusively archives, publishing, community activism, schools and higher education, libraries, museums, and galleries  
• Understanding of working with volunteers and lending support and direction  
• Applies the principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.  

For an informal conversation with our Chief Executive, Beverley ahead of applying, please contact us via Reach Volunteering.

Please submit your application via the Reach Volunteering portal. 

Send us a concise supporting letter and CV specifying the role you are applying for, explaining why you would like to join FHALMA’s Board of Trustees, your interest in our work and how your skills/experience relate to the role advertised. Do also include a note to confirm that there are no reasons, to your knowledge, that would disqualify you from becoming a Trustee.

Key responsibilities:

- to lead applications and other volunteers supporting in applications 

- to ensure only correct and accurate information is added to grant application forms

- to fill out grant funding applications, ensure they are reviewed by others and submitted

Duties:

- to work with volunteers from across the organisation in order to gather information to support the writing of applications for Grant Funding

- to complete Grant application forms, inputting correct and supporting details

- to carry out tasks as assigned in relation to applications for Grant Funding

- to review criteria of funds and advise as to requirements of funds in depth then add relevant information inline with this as appropriate

Requirements: 

- to have experience in Grant Fundraising

- to have some experience of writing an application for Grant Funding 

- excellent IT and English literacy abilities

- Good communication skills and ability to work with others well

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organization. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.

Why we need you!

Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organization. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organization who is looking to help young people in the UK.

Tom’s Trust, a children's brain tumour charity, is looking for two new trustees to join our Board.

Although our office is based in Cambridge, where we were founded and where we provided our first service, we have grown from a regional to a national charity and want our Trustee Board to reflect that. We operate a hybrid meeting approach which supports this ambition to expand our Board.

We are particularly seeking trustees in the Oxfordshire or Liverpool areas, where our newest services are based, to work with our current Trustee Board of eight who work closely with our Senior Leadership Team to provide expertise and oversight of our ambitious strategy. Details of the Board are on our website.

We recognise the need to reflect, understand, and network, in each new region for which we provide a service and want to talk to enthusiastic individuals who have the professional skills, connections and understanding to help. Trustee roles are not paid, but Trustees will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses, including travel expenses. Trustee meetings are currently on a Monday evening every two months and these are hybrid with Trustees dialling in or attending in person. We have a number of subcommittees to support the main board, including clinical, fundraising, marketing and communications and finance.

In seeking new Trustees, the Board has the following objectives:

1. To make sure that the Board has the experience and skills in line with future priorities.

2. To gain different perspectives on the potential for Tom’s Trust and for its services.

3. To widen our network of contacts and support in new areas to help us support more families and new services.

Tom’s Trust is a growing and ambitious charity. Candidates must:

• Be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the North West and its strengths and challenges;
• Be willing to support our Team with contacts and ideas as they work hard to get the public to understand our work in the area;
• Support fundraising efforts to find new support to allow our service to continue, contribute to the development of fundraising strategies, and assist in securing resources for our programs and initiatives;
• Understand and uphold charity governance principles and the role of charities;
• Be comfortable working with fellow Trustees and professional staff in a collaborative team, able to negotiate and discuss complex ideas in a respectful way to reach a majority decision;
• Have empathy for the need to help families whose child has been affected by a brain tumour.

If this role resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.

About Tom’s Trust

Tom's Trust is the UK's only charity dedicated to providing mental health support to children and young people, with brain and other central nervous system tumours, and their families. We believe that every child with a brain tumour should have access to the mental health support that they need, as well as their loved ones. Approximately 500 children aged 0-19 are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year. That’s nearly 10 children per week. Many children experience serious mental health issues such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression, as a result of their tumour, and 62% of children who survive a brain tumour will then live with life-long disabilities (such as blindness, hearing loss, lost motor-function or learning disabilities).

Tom’s Trust clinical psychologists support hundreds of families, working within hospitals in the East, North East, North West and now starting in Thames Valley; helping children from diagnosis, through their brutal treatment and as they return to life at home. Our team is also there to support a family if their child is dying or has sadly died from this devastating disease. It is our mission is to provide psychological support to children with brain tumours and their families in every area of the UK that needs us.

Join our board as a trustee: help us navigate a path to a sustainable future

 Are you passionate about making a difference and equipped with the skills to guide a small charity through challenging times?

CMV Action are seeking proactive and committed trustees to join our board and support us in building a sustainable future.

About CMV Action

CMV Action is the only charity in the UK providing support and information to families affected by congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). Congenital CMV is the most common viral infection that can affect babies before birth, with potential long-term health impacts such as hearing loss, developmental delays and vision loss. It can also cause miscarriage and stillbirth.

As many as 1 in 200 newborn babies are born with congenital CMV.  The majority of these will not have any symptoms.  However, around 1 in 1,000 born in the UK every year will have permanent disabilities as a result of congenital CMV – around 900 children every year.  As congenital CMV is a relatively unknown condition, it is a common misconception that it is rare.  It is in fact more common than Down’s syndrome, Toxoplasmosis, Spina Bifida or Cystic Fibrosis.

What we’re looking for

 We welcome application from everyone, and are particularly interested to hear from individuals who share our values and can bring the following skills and experience to our board:

• Proactive and strategic thinkers: You are purposeful about the directions you choose and willing to explore new paths to drive our charity towards self-chosen outcomes.
• Experience in finances, fundraising, marketing or strategy planning: Your expertise in charity finance, fundraising strategy, business development, or organisational change will help us build a sustainable future.
• Collaborative leaders: You excel in building strong relationships and working effectively with a diverse range of people and organisations.
• Evidence-based decision-makers: You value research and expert advice, using robust evidence to guide strategic decisions that achieve the best outcomes.
• Committed to accountability and transparency: You act with integrity, ensuring our charity operates openly and ethically.
• Advocates for inclusivity: You are dedicated to ensuring that our work is accessible and equitable for all, embracing the diverse needs of the community we serve.