Independent Trustee - The Wimbledon Foundation

We are looking to recruit a new independent Trustee with expertise in grant making and an understanding of the needs faced by communities in London and the charitable organisations which support them.

The Organisation

The Wimbledon Foundation, established in 2013, is the charity of The All England Lawn Tennis Club and The Championships. Our aim is to use the collective strength of Wimbledon to make a positive difference to people’s lives in the local community and beyond.

The Foundation champions opportunity for all and has three key goals:
•    Locally we strengthen and support our diverse communities
•    Nationally we use the power of sport to inspire young people
•    Internationally we build healthy communities and respond in times of need

The Role

Are you passionate about helping build stronger, healthier and more resilient communities?
Do you have a deep understanding of the social needs being faced by communities in London and the challenges they face in securing funding? Have you got experience or understanding of grant-making? 
We are looking to recruit a new independent Trustee with expertise in grant making and an understanding of the needs faced by communities in London and the charitable organisations which support them. This role will help to guide our strategy and support our brilliant staff team. Could you use your skills and experience to add depth and knowledge to our existing Board of Trustees?
This is a key opportunity to help shape delivery of the Foundation’s mission to support individuals and communities, particularly in Merton and Wandsworth, through grant-making and community initiatives. 

The Person
All our Trustees have a commitment and a passion for our cause. In addition, to fulfil the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees, they will need to bring:

• Demonstrable integrity and objectivity in decision making and the confidence to have robust conversations.
• A commitment to the work and values of the Foundation, both in the work that it does locally, nationally and internationally and in the time required to serve on the Board of Trustees.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of the local charity community and social needs in Merton and Wandsworth
• Grant making and funding
• Place-based giving

Further Information
For comprehensive information about The Wimbledon Foundation, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Document.

We look forward to recieving your application.