Trustees

About Us

Yala studios (YS) is yet to be registered as a charity. It currently exists as a concept of an organisation that will support black women and girls facing socio-economic disadvantage to improve their quality of life in the present. Once established, YS will conduct and use independent research to develop programmes under its four pillars: 

• Time - we aim to implement programmes that permit black women and girls to address time poverty. By doing so we anticipate seeing improvements in income and wealth, dignity, and connection and wellbeing.

• Income and Wealth - programmes under this pillar will aim to support black women and girls to increase income and wealth while also increasingly divorcing income from time exhaustive labour and activities.

• Safety, privacy and dignity - programming that address or mitigate the impact of lack of dignity, physical and psychological safety for black women and girls in work, education, and while engaging with public sector organisations.

• Well-being - accessible programmes that encourage and enable increased physical and psychological well-being at individual and collective levels.

What does the role involve:

You’ll be joining YS’ board to help get this organisation off the ground. Board members will participate in all areas of the charity’s governance and work with the founder to set the strategic direction of the charity in accordance with the governing document and regulatory guidelines. 

We want to create a diverse board of 5 with experience across the charity and private sectors. We would particularly welcome board members with experience conducting primary research, experience developing an organisational or divisional strategy, accounting or operations management experience, providing immigration related advice or services, managing corporate partnerships and/or with lived experience.

Why join the Studio:

• Develop your skills and experience in charity governance.

• Help launch an innovative charitable organisation getting right to the heart of the challenges people have been facing for a long time.

• Make a real and tangible impact.

We anticipate that trustees will be asked to hold office for one three year term initially. 

Please note this is a voluntary position.

How to apply: Please send your CV and a Covering Letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role by the listed closing date on this advert.