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CHAIR OF TRUSTEES – Rivertime Boat Trust (Henley-on-Thames)

Rivertime Boat Trust is an award winning Henley-based charity giving disabled and disadvantaged children and adults access to the River Thames aboard our purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible boat. We are seeking an inspiring Chair of Trustees to lead our board through an exciting period of growth, including the launch of a second, electric-powered boat.

ABOUT US
Founded in 2006 by Pat and Simon Davis, the Charity launched Rivertime, a bespoke wheelchair-accessible motor cruiser, in 2008. She has since welcomed over 35,000 passengers, including 2,500 in 2025 alone. Accredited for Learning Outside the Classroom, we also run immersive river-based learning for SEND school children in partnership with local education teams.

Our 2025 evaluation showed that time on the water helps children and young people with special educational needs meet academic, health and wellbeing goals. It also supports their sensory, communication and behavioural needs. Full wheelchair access means every young person can take part equally. Our new electric boat will extend where we operate and how many people we can reach.

THE ROLE
Commitment: approx. 5 days per month, plus four trustee meetings a year
Location: Henley area (board meetings and events in person)
Term: Three years, renewable by mutual consent

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Governance
- Lead the board to deliver the Charity's mission, setting agendas focused on strategy, performance, culture, stakeholders and accountability
- Run fair, focused meetings where every trustee's view is heard and valued
- Ensure a balanced board with the right mix of skills and experience
- Oversee trustee induction, development and regular Board Effectiveness Reviews
- Ensure trustees receive accurate, timely information to make sound decisions
- Guide and support the Charity Manager, Managing Skipper, staff and volunteers
- Ensure legal and financial compliance and the highest standards of integrity and risk management

Fundraising
- Lead fundraising from major donors, trusts and corporate partners
- Use personal and professional networks to open doors to new funding
- Host and speak at fundraising and charity events

Advocacy
- Act as the public face and lead ambassador for the Charity
- Build strong links with community leaders, local government and media
- Speak with passion and authority on the issues facing disabled and disadvantaged people

ABOUT YOU
- Well connected with business leaders, donors and influential communities
- A track record of securing major gifts or sponsorships (advantageous)
- A genuine commitment to improving the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and adults
- Natural authority and presence, with excellent listening skills and the ability to unite a board
- A strong understanding of corporate governance and the statutory duties of a Chair and trustees
- A strategic thinker who balances long-term vision with effective oversight and risk management
- A business perspective, financial acumen and a commercial mindset
- The time and commitment to attend meetings in person

FIND OUT MORE ON OUR WEBSITE 
 

The Lamport Hall Preservation Trust is seeking new Trustees to help shape the
future of one of Northamptonshire's most significant heritage and education trusts.
The Trust not only supports the preservation of the historic Lamport Hall Estate, its
collections and landscape, but also has a long-standing commitment to education,
learning and public engagement.  Through a wide range of educational initiatives,
the Trust works with schools, colleges, universities and cultural organisations to
create opportunities for learning, research and creative practice in a unique
environment.

The Role
As a Trustee, you will help guide the strategic direction and governance of the Trust,
ensuring that its charitable objectives are delivered effectively and sustainably.
Trustees are responsible for:
 Supporting the conservation and development of Lamport Hall and its estate;
 Promoting the Trust's educational and charitable activities;
 Ensuring good governance and compliance with charity regulations;
 Overseeing the Trust's financial sustainability and long-term planning;
 Acting as ambassadors for the Trust and its mission.

Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who share our passion for heritage,
education and community engagement. Experience in areas such as education,
culture, fundraising, finance, law, property, business, marketing or environmental
management would be particularly valuable.  In particular, we are keen to hear
from candidates with expertise in financial management, investment,
endowment management, or charitable finance.  As the Trust seeks to secure its
long-term sustainability and enhance its charitable impact, individuals with
experience of financial strategy, investment oversight, accounting, banking, wealth
management, or governance of charitable assets would make a valuable contribution
to the Board.  Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential.

We are looking for people who can:
 Think strategically and contribute independent judgement;
 Work collaboratively as part of a board;
 Support the Trust's charitable and educational ambitions;
 Commit time to meetings and occasional events throughout the year.

Why Become a Trustee?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the preservation of an
important historic estate while helping to inspire and educate future generations
through a diverse programme of cultural and educational activities.

About the Trust

The Lift and Escalator Educational Trust will be a small charitable incorporated organisation being established to continue the work of the existing unincorporated charity. It will operate independently while working closely with the Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA).

The Trust exists to advance education and training in electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly within the lift and escalator industry, for the benefit of people working in the sector and the wider public. Its objects also enable it to support scholarships, lectureships, prizes, awards and other educational activity.

Its future work is expected to include:

· awarding grants and commissioning educational projects;

· supporting qualifications, training and continuing professional development for people from entry level through to experienced practitioners;

· producing public awareness and safety information; and

· increasing public understanding of lifts, escalators and the wider engineering industry.

The role

The two new trustees will join three existing trustees connected with LEIA and the lift and escalator industry. Together, the trustees will be responsible for the governance, strategic direction and effective use of the Trust's resources.

Trustees will:

· help determine the Trust's strategy and educational priorities;

· oversee grants, commissioned work and other charitable expenditure;

· ensure that the Trust pursues its charitable objects and complies with its governing document and relevant charity law;

· safeguard the Trust's assets, reputation and independence;

· review the impact and effectiveness of its work;

· contribute expertise, ideas and constructive challenge; and

· act collectively in the best interests of the Trust.

Person specification

We are looking for people with an interest in engineering and experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas (outside of the Lift and Escalator industry):

· education, training or qualifications;

· public engagement;

· public understanding of science, engineering or technology; or

· grant-making or commissioning educational work.

Trustees should also demonstrate:

· commitment to the Trust's charitable purpose;

· integrity, discretion and respect for confidentiality;

· strategic thinking, sound independent judgement and a willingness to challenge constructively;

· enthusiasm and an ability to work collaboratively;

· willingness to devote the necessary time to reading papers and attending meetings;

· understanding of, or willingness to learn about, charity trusteeship; and

· an appreciation of the role of trade associations and membership organisations.

Previous trustee experience is welcome but is not essential. We welcome applications from first-time trustees and from people with a range of professional, voluntary and lived experience.

Current Charity number: 326993 – to be incorporated as an CIO as a new charity.

Choose to be a Trustee for the Wildlife Trust BCN. Choose the Wild Life.

Choose to give your time to the Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs and Northants – BCN for short – and you’re choosing to see nature not as a luxury but as the system that keeps us alive. 

Choose to shape a brighter future for nature in our three counties, and you’re choosingto work with an organisation that doesn’t just count its outputs, but measures its actual impact. 

We’re looking for three new Trustees to provide strategic direction and keep our ambitious plans for a wilder future on track.

We want our Board to reflect our community and actively encourage applications from people of all identities and walks of life. We particularly invite applications from groups currently underrepresented within environmental charities including people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those with disabilities. 

In return for your input, we’ll give you fascinating insights into nature and charity operations, lively and respectful debate and field visits with expert staff.

About you

You don’t need to be an expert on wildlife. We only ask that you care deeply about it.

Nor do you need to have had a long career. We only ask that you’re over 18.

And you don’t need to be a member of the Wildlife Trust to apply, although we will ask you to join if you’re appointed.

We’re looking for:

·A passion for nature and a belief in our vision and values.

·The ability to step back from the detail and see the bigger picture.

·An open mind and a commitment to listening, learning and valuing others’ perspectives. 

·The desire to share your experience and expertise.

·A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

·The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with your fellow Trustees and with charity staff. 

In addition, for two of the three posts, we’re particularly seeking Trustees with experience in:

·fundraising and/or membership

or

·farming, agronomy or land management.

The third post is not sector specific.

Time commitment

You’ll attend up to eight evening meetings per year – 6pm to 8pm. One meeting is in-person at our offices in Cambourne; the others are hybrid. You’ll need to read papers in advance and come ready to contribute to the discussion.

We have an annual strategy away day in the working week and we encourage Trustees to attend our AGM and Members’ Day on a Saturday.

Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term. 

Role overview

Trustee — Policy, Advocacy & EDI

About us: Could you help us get millions of separated children Back to Family?

Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them. 

Right now, 5.4 million children around the world are locked away in orphanages — even though over 80% of them are not orphans. Orphanages expose children to abuse and trafficking, and physical and psychological trauma that can last a lifetime. A century of evidence shows that the bond between a child and their family is what every child needs to grow, thrive and be safe. 

The role

As our Policy, Advocacy & EDI Trustee, you will help shape and strengthen HHC's influence on the global stage, bringing senior expertise to bear on the policy and financing decisions that determine the pace of care reform worldwide. Working closely with our Chair, CEO and senior advocacy and programmes colleagues, you will contribute to our ambitious 2030 goal by:

• Advocacy strategy — providing strategic guidance and constructive challenge to strengthen HHC's global advocacy approach, helping sharpen our positioning, messaging and campaign strategy on care reform. 
• Policy and financing influence — advising the Board and Executive on opportunities to influence the decisions of governments, regional bodies and multilateral institutions, and supporting efforts to shift public and donor financing away from orphanages and towards family-based care. 
• EDI leadership — championing equity, diversity and inclusion across Board governance, organisational culture, safeguarding, and HHC's external voice, including how we portray the children, families and communities we support. 
• Stakeholder relationships — using your personal networks and credibility to open doors with policymakers, multilateral bodies, coalition partners and international fora relevant to care reform.

Who we are looking for

You will bring senior-level experience in public policy, government relations or international advocacy, ideally connected to child protection, social welfare or human rights, and a demonstrable track record of influencing policy or financing decisions at national, regional or international level. Beyond that, we are looking for someone who brings:

• A strong, practical understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion principles and how to apply them to governance and organisational culture
• An active network among policymakers, multilateral institutions, donors or the wider international child rights community
• Experience working across cultures and in international contexts, including in lower income countries and fragile and conflict-affected states
• The ability to translate specialist expertise into clear, practical guidance the Board and Executive can act on

Above all, you will share our belief that every child deserves to grow up in the love and safety of a family, and our commitment to driving that change with courage, integrity, excellence and being deeply human. 

What we offer

This is a voluntary, unremunerated role. In return you will:

• Engage with our work across nine countries 
• Contribute to systemic change at global scale, helping to shape the future for separated children worldwide
• Be part of an organisation approaching its 2030 goal — a worldwide consensus that orphanages have no place in any child's life

Time commitment

The role requires approximately 12–18 days per year, comprising:

• Four Board meetings per year (in person, London or virtual)
• Five subcommittee meetings per year (virtual), as a key member of our Programmes, Advocacy, Research and Accountability Committee (PARAC)
• An annual two-day awayday, which may take place in one of our countries of operation
• Additional time for preparation, ad hoc queries and induction in your first year

The initial term of office is three years, with the possibility of two further three-year terms by mutual agreement.

Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is 17.00 UK time on Thursday 8 October 2026 so please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for our cause.

To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter indicating why you are interested in joining the Hope and Homes for Children Board and how your experience, skills and values map to the requirements of this role.

Diversity

Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages equity, diversity and inclusion, and we look to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in which we live. We are keen to see a diverse membership of both the trustee body and committees as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.

Thank you for considering this role. Every child deserves to grow up in the love and safety of a family

Contract type

Volunteer

Hours

12 - 18 days per annum

Salary

Voluntary (expenses paid)

Role overview

Trustee — Programmes

About us: Could you help us get millions of separated children Back to Family?

Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them. 

Right now, 5.4 million children around the world are locked away in orphanages — even though over 80% of them are not orphans. Orphanages expose children to abuse and trafficking, and physical and psychological trauma that can last a lifetime. A century of evidence shows that the bond between a child and their family is what every child needs to grow, thrive and be safe. 

The role

As our Programmes Trustee, you will bring senior international development or humanitarian programmes expertise to our Board, helping to strengthen the quality, scale and impact of HHC's work across nine countries. Working closely with our Chair, CEO and Director of Global Programmes, you will contribute to our ambitious 2030 goal by:

• Programmes leadership — drawing on your senior experience to provide strategic oversight and constructive challenge on HHC's programme delivery, quality assurance and evidence base, helping ensure our work delivers real and lasting change for children and families.
• Systems change — advising the Board and Executive on how to drive and sustain national-level care reform across the diverse contexts in which HHC operates, including fragile and conflict-affected settings.
• Humanitarian financing — supporting HHC's ambitions to transform how the humanitarian sector finances work addressing children in orphanages and those at risk of family separation, drawing on your understanding of macro-level financing mechanisms and how they can be influenced.
• Safeguarding and risk — contributing to the Board's oversight of the risk, regulatory and safeguarding context for an international organisation working directly with vulnerable children and families.

Who we are looking for

You will bring senior leadership experience in a programmes function within an NGO, multilateral organisation, government body or major funder — particularly in work with marginalised children, families and communities. Beyond that, we are looking for someone who brings:

• A track record of overseeing or leading programmes at scale across multiple countries or regions, including in lower income, middle income or fragile and conflict-affected settings
• Extensive experience of programme strategy, quality assurance, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and of using evidence to drive decision-making
• A sound understanding of the international development and humanitarian sector, including donor landscapes and the operating environment for international NGOs
• Experience of working in partnership with local government and other stakeholders to bring about systems change

Above all, you will share our belief that every child deserves to grow up in the love and safety of a family, and our commitment to driving that change with courage, integrity, excellence and being deeply human. 

What we offer

This is a voluntary, unremunerated role. In return you will:

• Engage with our work across nine countries 
• Contribute to systemic change at global scale, helping to shape the future for separated children worldwide
• Be part of an organisation approaching its 2030 goal — a worldwide consensus that orphanages have no place in any child's life

Time commitment

The role requires approximately 12–18 days per year, comprising:

• Four Board meetings per year (in person, London or virtual)
• Five subcommittee meetings per year (virtual), as a key member of our Programmes, Advocacy, Research and Accountability Committee (PARAC)
• An annual two-day awayday, which may take place in one of our countries of operation
• Additional time for preparation, ad hoc queries and induction in your first year

The initial term of office is three years, with the possibility of two further three-year terms by mutual agreement.

Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is 17.00 UK time on Thursday 8 October 2026 so please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for our cause.

To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter indicating why you are interested in joining the Hope and Homes for Children Board and how your experience, skills and values map to the requirements of this role.

Diversity

Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages equity, diversity and inclusion, and we look to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in which we live. We are keen to see a diverse membership of both the trustee body and committees as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.

Thank you for considering this role. Every child deserves to grow up in the love and safety of a family

Contract type

Volunteer

Hours

12 - 18 days per annum

Salary

Voluntary (expenses paid)

The Bromley Trust is a specialist grant-maker which supports UK charities working with people seeking sanctuary and people in prison. We are looking for someone with experience of managing large scale long-term investments to join us and take over from our retiring Investment Lead Trustee. They will play a central role in overseeing the Trust’s investment strategy and its implementation, alongside the other Trustees, and work closely with the Director, Treasurer and our Investment Managers. 

Collectively Trustees share responsibility for governing the organisation and directing how it is managed and run. We are looking for people who have have an enthusiasm for our areas of interest (human rights / prison reform), good strategic thinking skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively as a member of a small friendly team. You don’t need to have previous experience of being a trustee as a full induction will be provided.

We have a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy in place and recognise that having a diverse board made up of people who collectively have a range of perspectives, skills and experiences (including lived experience of our areas of interest) will best enable us to be an effective organisation. For a full job description and more information about The Bromley Trust and its work please see the recruitment pack. 

If you would like to apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter to our Chair Fiona Cramb stating why you are interested in becoming our Investment Lead Trustee and what skills and experiences you could contribute to the organisation. The letter should also include details of two referees stating their relationship to you and how long they have known you.  Referees will only be contacted if you are offered the role.  Please email these documents before 5pm on the closing date of Friday 30th October 2026. Details of the email address to use are provided in the recruitment pack.

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If you're wanting to make a genuine difference, The Wildlife For All Trust is looking to expand its team. We’re a pioneering charity with a refreshingly different and deeper approach. Amongst other projects, we run a huge nature reserve in South Africa.  

We train our team members to understand how attitude has a huge impact on project success. No previous conservation experience is required. We provide all the necessary training to be part of our highly successful work, starting at our nature reserve in Sussex. 

You need to be willing to challenge yourself, learn to work hard, and want to be the best you can be.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity. 

Please see the Wildlife For All website for further details, including how to apply for an interview. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

British Registered Charity 1006174

Purpose

To deliver hot meals directly to the homes of client in Stamford and providing caring social interaction. Working in partnership with Second Helpings, Evergreen volunteers deliver to people who are housebound, socially isolated, or vulnerable and who would benefit from a nutritious meal and seeing a regular friendly face.

Key responsibilitie

Must have access to an insured, roadworthy vehicle, with current MOT / tax, along with a valid driver's licence

Co-drivers typically help deliver the food bags to recipient’s houses, assist with ‘map reading’ on the route, but don’t need to have a car or driver’s license as they are passengers.

Capable of delivering on a route

Engaging positively with members in a friendly, kind, compassionate and caring manner

Can follow all new health and safety meal delivery protocols.

Notify your car insurance company that you are doing volunteer deliveries.

Volunteers should keep clear records of journeys taken as volunteers, with the mileage, time/date and purpose of journey

Volunteer drivers should wear their Evergreen ID badge for volunteer drivers so that the people they are delivering to can clearly recognise it is an Evergreen volunteer.

Report any concerns to the Volunteer Services Manager or to the Delivery Service Lead Volunteer

Always work within Evergreen’s values and represent the charity in a professional and friendly mannerKey relationships:

Working with other Evergreen volunteers

Evergreen’s members who receive the service

Working with Members of Staff delivering the Trust’s ‘Paid for’ Services

Working alongside partner organisations such as Second Helpings

Help a young person take their next step after school or college

Inspire the next generation of tech talent from just 1-2 hours a week

Thousands of young people across the UK are interested in technology but have never met someone who works in the sector. They've never had the chance to ask questions, explore pathways into the industry, or hear someone say, "You can do this too."

As an IntoTech online mentor, you can help change that.

Brightside is recruiting 700 volunteer technology professionals to support young people aged 14-16 as they explore careers in technology. Delivered in partnership with Futures for All and generously funded by the Hg Foundation, the programme will launch in January 2026, connecting more than 2,000 young people with professionals working across the tech sector.

Over 12 weeks, you'll connect with a young person through Brightside's secure online mentoring platform, sharing your experiences, answering questions, and helping them build confidence about their future. Young people choose their own mentor, creating meaningful conversations that broaden horizons and bring careers in technology to life.

The mentoring is entirely text-based and asynchronous, so there's no need to coordinate diaries or attend regular calls. You can respond at times that suit you, making it easy to fit around work and other commitments. Most mentors volunteer for just 1-2 hours a week.

You don't need any previous mentoring experience. We'll provide training, guidance and ongoing support, and we'll complete your DBS check before the programme begins. Onboarding will take place between now and December, with opportunities to get involved in other Brightside mentoring programmes in the meantime.

With 23 years' experience supporting young people through mentoring, Brightside operates the UK's safest online mentoring platform, enabling meaningful, moderated engagement between volunteers and young people.

By sharing your story, you can help a young person discover opportunities they may never have considered and take a confident step towards a future in technology.

Join us and help make the tech sector more accessible, diverse and inclusive for the next generation.

Role Description: 

This role will be to act as a teaching assistant to tutors delivering Digital Skills classes for learners 19+. 

You will: 

• Enjoy working in a team 

• Provide tutorial support 

• Position yourself as a resource for learners 

• Work one-on-one or with smaller groups of learners who need additional help 

You need to be: 

• DBS Checked 

• Confident in the use of IT 

• Some experience of supporting learners with English 

• Committed

• Competent 

• Reliable

• Honest 

• Punctual 

• Patient 

• Fair 

• Open minded 

• Learners may come from various cultural backgrounds and face different learning challenges. You will need to be at ease whether supervising an entire class or working one-on-one with students.

• Comfortable following Nova staff directions and working independently 

Further information: 

• Induction and appropriate training will be provided.

• Teaching or coaching experience would be desirable but not essential. 

About Nova 
Based in North Kensington since 1983 and serving its poorest wards andthose of surrounding London boroughs, Nova works with individuals from marginalised and disadvantaged communities who are looking to develop their potential and achieve a better future for themselves. Nova brings about real and lasting change in people’s lives by addressing every person as an individual and seeking out ways to best support that person to reach their goals. We endeavour to help every person that comes to us who is motivated and committed to improving his or her life. 
 
Reaching 2,000+ people each year, we: 
• Developknowledge, education and confidence 
• Connectdiverse groups 
• Provideopportunities 
 
Our work, operates on 2 levels: 

• Grassroots Community Support – including responsive actions (e.g. Grenfell, COVID-19), adult education, IAG, family programme and volunteering 
• Wider Reaching Dialogue Events and Influencing – focussing on challenging stigma, prejudice and inequality – working with individuals, organisations, networks and decision makers to move through conversation to action

What makes a great volunteer play session? Someone who can bring energy, creativity and genuine warmth to a Friday afternoon.

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. As an Early intervention and play volunteer, you'll help deliver interactive, fun play sessions for disabled children in Sense centre Barnet, working alongside our Early Intervention Play Leader and their families.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Calm, kind and genuinely interested in disabled children and families
• Creative with a flexible, playful approach to support
• Comfortable travelling to different community locations
• Able to commit 4 hours per month on Fridays, 3pm–7pm (with additional optional shifts during school holidays)

This role might include:

• Setting up and tidying away play activities
• Joining in games, singing, crafts and interactive play with children and families
• Helping children engage with activities at their own pace
• Being aware of potential risks during play
• Offering invitations to play and building connections with families

You'll need:

• A DBS check (we'll support you through the process)
• Willingness to learn and support disabled children

What we offer:

• Full training and ongoing support from the team
• Reasonable adjustments and support to help you volunteer. Sense welcomes disabled volunteers and will discuss what support or adjustments may help you take part.
• A great way to develop new skills and share your existing skills.
• The privilege of working alongside and learning from disabled people with complex needs.
• Reasonable volunteer expenses reimbursed in line with our Volunteer Expenses Policy.
• A reference for future applications for paid or voluntary roles.
• Support from our Mental Health First Aiders if you need it

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

Our values:

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers. 

• We're creating change
• We're always learning
• We're better together

Organisation: Our Second Home (OSH)

Location: Based in London (with residentials in London or Bristol)

Programme Duration: 1 Year

Honorarium: £300 paid upon completion of the fellowship

Deadline: 5th October 2026

About Our Second Home (OSH)

Our Second Home is the UK’s refugee youth movement. Founded in 2018 by youth movement graduates, OSH creates empowering, community-led residential trips and youth hubs for refugee and asylum-seeking youth.

About the OSH Leaders’ Fellowship

The OSH Leaders’ Fellowship is a selective annual programme designed for individuals with experience in youth movements.

As a Fellow, you will step directly into high-impact leadership roles running our residential trips, contributing to OSH’s growth, and supporting the development of young leaders with lived experience of the UK asylum system. In return, you will receive tailored training and mentoring, professional experience, networking opportunities, and a fast-track pathway to future paid leadership positions within OSH.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning & Development: Attend all required fellowship training and mentoring sessions, active reflection spaces, and group supervision.

• Residential Leadership: Lead in full on at least 2 residential trips during your fellowship year.

• Organisational Contribution: Contribute to OSH beyond residential delivery by taking on a specialised project (e.g., creating video content for social media, conducting programme evaluations, or leading fundraising initiatives).

Training & Benefits

• Specialist Training: Access monthly training sessions on community, fundraising, advocacy, leadership, storytelling and many other topics. The sessions will be delivered by OSH members and external partners. 

• Reflection & Mentorship: Access structured mentoring sessions, group supervision and peer reflection sessions.

• Career Pathway: Fellowship graduates are fast-tracked for future paid roles coordinating or managing OSH residentials (complementing our Logistics & Programme Coordinators). Depending on funding, we might also offer a few paid internships opportunities within the organisation. 

• Honorarium: A £300 completion payment upon finishing the fellowship year.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking cohort members who are passionate about youth empowerment, creating welcoming communities for refugee youth, and who might pursue careers in the charity sector. 

Requirements:

• Age: Must be 20-25 years old.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in youth and community work (voluntary or paid). Students or recent graduates of youth-related university courses are also welcome to apply. 

• Location: Currently based in or around London.

• Commitment: Dedicated to fully leading 2 residentials, attending all training and mentoring sessions, and completing an additional project over the course of the year.

People from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Timeline:

The programme will run roughly between November 2026 and May 2027, and will include 4 in-person workshops, 2 project related sessions, 4 online mentoring sessions, and a graduation event.