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Chair of the Board of Trustees - The Multi-Story Orchestra

Who they are

The Multi-Story Orchestra creates powerful new musical performances inspired by real-life stories and experiences.

Their mission is to bring together musicians and young people who experience systemic inequity to collectively create music together.

Their vision is a world where music amplifies unheard voices. They create music in a uniquely collaborative way: their songwriters, story-writers, composers, young people, and orchestral musicians come together to collaboratively create music-theatre pieces.

The role
They are looking for someone passionate about their work and eager to champion their values, to join their board in Spring 2025.

As a small and friendly team, they work closely and collaboratively. The Chair plays a key role in leading their board and providing vital support to their Executive and Artistic Directors.

With their rapid growth in recent years, they’re seeking a Chair who can help ensure their governance processes remain effective and that they continue to meet their charitable and funding commitments.

The Chair will also oversee the development of succession planning for their founder Artistic Director, as they look towards the next stage of the organisation’s development.

The role requires a commitment of 1-2 days per month, alongside four board meetings per year. This includes regular check-ins with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, and fellow trustees.

They’re flexible on the length of the initial term, though they suggest three years.

They’re also open to this being a Co-Chair position, so please let them know in your application if you’re interested in applying as the sole Chair, a Co-Chair, or both.

This is a voluntary, unremunerated position.

Job Description:

Leadership

• Bring passion for Multi-Story’s vision, mission, and values, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion across everything they do.
• Provide leadership and support to the board and team, overseeing the management of the Executive and Artistic Directors.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team on developing their Business Plan and strategic vision.
• Chair meetings efficiently and inclusively, facilitating effective decision-making.

Advocacy

• Represent Multi-Story at external events and meetings.
• Raise the profile of their work and develop their network through building external partnerships.

Governance

• Ensure that the Board operates within its charitable objectives, its charitable legislation, and funding requirements.
• Work with the Executive Director to set board agendas and ensure actions are followed through.
• Ensure effective governance and risk management processes are in place.
• Oversee the development of the board as needed, in particular recruiting young trustees.

Candidate Specification:

• Passion for Multi-Story’s work with young people and orchestral musicians.
• Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Strong leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of governance and of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of the Board of Trustees.
• Commitment to the safeguarding of young people and adults at risk.
• Time and willingness to get involved, with 1-2 days a month available in addition to quarterly board meetings.
• Experience as chair of a charity.
• Experience in work that engages young people.
• Experience working in the arts, with arts charities and/or arts funders.

As a Trustee, you will provide strategic guidance and oversight to the charity, ensuring it achieves its mission of helping adults learn to read. This role specifically seeks a Trustee with experience and insight in working with, large numbers of volunteers, to support the charity in developing, sustaining and empowering its national volunteer network to maximise impact.

You will work closely with the Board, CEO and Senior Team to advance its vision of ensuring that all adults who want to learn to read, can.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for volunteering and an understanding of its impact in driving social change. If you are ready to help empower volunteers to create a brighter future for adults struggling to read we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
 

Strategic Oversight:

• Contribute to the charity’s overall strategy with a particular focus on its volunteer-led initiatives
• Apply your insights and suggestions to help further develop the organisational strategy to maximise impact from volunteers
• Advise on best practices for recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers at scale
• Support the development of policies and frameworks that ensure a positive and effective experience for volunteers

Volunteer Management Expertise:

• Provide an insight into managing largescale volunteer programmes, including geographically dispersed teams
• Advise on the design and implementation of systems for communication, engagement, and recognition of volunteers
• Share experience on strategies to address challenges such as volunteer retention, motivation and recognition
• Advise on strategies to promote and ensure diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging,including reaching new, or currently underrepresented, volunteer communities
• Add value for the volunteers of Read Easy by supporting the team to meet expectations of volunteers and ensure a quality experience of volunteering with us

Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure the charity’s volunteer practices comply with legal requirements, safeguarding protocols and best practices.
• Support the Board in overseeing the performance of volunteer programmes and their contribution to the charity’s goals
• ​Advocate for inclusive, equitable approaches to recruitment and management across Read Easy

Advocacy and Representation:

• Champion the roles, value and impact of volunteers within the charity, ensuring that their ideas and views are considered instrategic planning and development
• Act as an ambassador for the charity, building relationships with stakeholders and potential partners who can enhance its volunteer network

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Work closely with staff and other Trustees to support the charity’s volunteer-focused activities
• • Share expertise to strengthen the charity’s capacity to manage a growing and diverse volunteer base
• • Contribute to broader discussions and decision-making as an active member of the Board of Trustees

Trustee

Location: Predominantly online with occasional school visits and attendance at a yearly Trust Governance Event

Closing date: 28th March 2025

Interviews: April 2025

Start Date: Summer 2025

About the role:

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust was incorporated in June 2015 as a multi-academy trust for primary schools. The Trust is made up of four primary and one infant school situated in the London Borough of Sutton.

The core purpose of the Trust is to develop the very best organisations to ensure that children do exceptionally well and are prepared for the future, based on the principle of equality of opportunity for all. This core purpose drives our direction, decisions and actions.

Every school in Cirrus Primary Academy Trust has the commitment that it can and should be its own, unique setting. However, each school shares a relentless focus on personalised planning and having the highest aspirations for what children can achieve. This core value of being child-centred is an intrinsic part of every school’s DNA, and is the minimum standard expected of all employees of the Trust.

We have two vacancies for trustees to join our Trust Board. The first vacancy is for an experienced educationalist who has spent their career in the education sector, and now has time to dedicate to a rewarding volunteer role. The second is for a an experienced commercial practitioner with legal, financial and risk management expertise.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Work closely with the Trust Executive Team to promote and maintain high standards of educational achievement by offering support, challenge, and encouragement

Ensure that the Trust Board sets a clear vision, ethos, and strategic direction for the Trust

Utilise your personal and professional skills, experience, and knowledge to ensure considered and sound decisions are made

Hold the Chief Executive Officer to account

Oversee the Trust’s financial stability.

To attend the six full Trust Board meetings a year

To attend the allocated sub committee meetings (either Audit and Risk or Education) three to six times a year

Support the vision and values of Cirrus Primary Academy Trust and work collaboratively

Key Requirements:

An engaging style, providing ideas and solutions

A willingness to commit the required time and effort

Team focused with strong communication skills

High levels of integrity

An ability to challenge appropriately

How to Apply:

We want our Trust Board to include members with a broad range of experience, backgrounds and skills that not only reflect the community we serve but contribute to our long-term goals and add real value to our strategic decision making. We welcome applications from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds and all appointments are made on merit following a fair and transparent process.

If you would like to be considered for the position please send an up to date CV with a covering letter explaining why you believe you would be suitable for the role via the button below.

The closing date for applications is Friday 28th March 2025 and interviews will take place in April.

All Cirrus Primary Academy Trust trustees are required to adhere to the Cirrus Primary Academy Trust Trustees' Code of Conduct, undergo an enhanced disclosure DBS check and make an annual Declaration of Interest. This may require you to withdraw from specific discussions where you, a partner or close relative or associate stands to gain or where you are so close to a matter being discussed that it will be difficult for you to be impartial.

Job Type: Volunteer

Expected hours: 2- 4 per week term time only

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free or subsidised travel
• Work from home

Work Location: Predominently remote with occasional school visits. 

Application deadline: 28/03/2025

Expected start date: 01/06/2025

Refugee Biryani & Bananas is looking for a Treasurer with a passion for financial management and accounting to join our Trustees Board to oversee the financial health of the charity and cement the financial literacy of the organisation at Board level. We are looking for someone with the skills, experience, energy and time to commit to our important work. Our Board is responsible for the governance of Refugee Biriyani & Bananas. The Board does not directly manage the day-to-day work, but provides oversight, shaping organisational strategy and supporting our staff and volunteers.

We are expanding our Board of Trustees to support the growth and future plans of our ambitious small charity. Board meetings take place every 12 weeks via video call, with opportunities for in-person gatherings throughout the year. Additional meetings may occasionally be required, either more frequently, in smaller groups, or one-to-one, depending on specific needs or exceptional circumstances.

The Treasurer will work closely with our team members including volunteers, other Trustees and with the CEO, advising on all financial matters including regulatory compliance. The Treasurer will be expected to attend Board meetings which last approximately an hour and a half every twelve weeks.

The Treasurer will:

● Actively participate as a key member of the Board of Trustees.

● Act as an ambassador for Refugee Biryani & Bananas

● Lead development of the annual budget and cash flow forecasting

● Support with fundraising and financial strategic planning

● Advise on all financial matters, including regulatory compliance.

● Oversee the development and observation of financial policies

● Advise the board on fund management and ensure an appropriate reserves policy

● Advise fellow Trustees on a regular basis of the financial status of the charity and where necessary recommend action.

● Support with financial processes such as Gift Aid collection and running Payroll

● Work with professional advisors including any contracted accountants

● Review financial transactions on a monthly basis via digital accounting software, Xero

● Arrange the compilation and agreement of Refugee Biryani & Bananas’ annual report

● Liaise and lead on the annual review of accounts by the independent examiner 

About the Trustee Role

Role Overview

Trustees play a key role in governing Rebuilding Lives UK, ensuring it remains compliant, sustainable, and impactful. We are particularly seeking individuals with expertise in legal, HR, safeguarding in domestic abuse sector or related fields, media, leadership and development, business development, housing, or construction.

Trustees are expected to be actively involved in the charity’s work, contributing beyond board meetings by engaging with staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries. Trustees must actively fulfill their governance responsibilities, contribute to decision-making, and participate in all required training.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring decisions align with its mission.
• Ensure compliance with governance, financial, and safeguarding regulations.
• Support and oversee the Chief Executive while ensuring appropriate accountability.
• Promote and advocate for the charity through professional networks and personal outreach.
• Offer professional insight in areas such as experience in legal, HR, safeguarding in domestic abuse sector or related fields, media, leadership and development, business development, housing, or construction.
• Engage in fundraising and awareness-raising initiatives where possible.
• Be actively involved in the charity’s activities, providing hands-on governance and operational support.
• Trustees share collective responsibility for the charity’s governance, ensuring the charity’s mission is achieved and its operations are effective. Trustees support the CEO by contributing to strategic planning, offering expertise, and working together to provide the necessary oversight and direction for the charity’s growth and success.

Who We Are Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong governance and leadership skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
• Experience in at least one of the following:
• Legal, HR, Safeguarding in Domestic Abuse sector or related fields, Media, Leadership and Development, Business Development, Housing or construction.

What You’ll Gain from This Role

Becoming a trustee with Rebuilding Lives UK is more than just a governance role—it’s an opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to creating real, lasting change. As a trustee, you will:

• Play a vital role in supporting survivors and helping them rebuild their lives.
• Be part of a passionate and driven team working towards a shared mission.
• Gain valuable leadership, governance, and strategic experience.
• Develop transferable skills in decision-making, safeguarding, and advocacy.
• Expand your professional network and engage with like-minded individuals.
• Have access to training and development opportunities to strengthen your expertise.

Mandatory Training Requirement

All trustees must complete trustee governance and safeguarding training within the first three months of appointment. Additional training will follow as needed.

Terms of Appointment

Trustees serve an initial one-year term, with the option for renewal up to a maximum of three years.

Voluntary Role

All voluntary roles are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

This is an unpaid remote position (UK Based); however, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. 

Time Commitment:

• 8 hours per month, including:
  • Monthly board meetings (held via Zoom).
  • Active involvement in governance and decision-making processes.
  • Annual half-day strategy session to contribute to the charity’s direction.
  • Engagement in charity activities beyond board meetings, as appropriate.

We are looking for passionate individuals with a variety of skills and expertise. Currently, we are specifically looking for Trustees who can support the following areas:

Children & Young People
Digital & IT
Finance
Human Resources
Legal & Compliance

However, we will welcome applications from anyone who is keen to transform lives and join us on this exciting journey with us. You don’t need prior experience of sitting on a Board, a dance background or specific qualifications to become a Trustee. What matters most is your passion for supporting people with learning disabilities, your commitment to building a more equitable society and your willingness to contribute to our work, our vision and our future success.

Trustees play a crucial role in shaping what we do, helping us stay clear on our purpose and offering ideas that guide our organisation as we grow. We’re looking for Trustees who can bring fresh perspectives and valuable insights from their lived and professional experiences. We want our Board to reflect the diversity of our work, our participants, and our supporters.

We are based in Lancashire, with national and international reach, and we welcome applications for remote Trustees. We currently have Trustees based in Portugal and the Netherlands.

The role of Trustee is a volunteer role and is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although reasonable expenses for travel may be claimed.

The role requires attendance & contribution at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and four Board meetings per year (plus any required preparation and pre-reading). Quarterly Board Meetings take place mostly online and periodically in person at a North West location.

There will also be potential additional engagement in strategy work and sub working groups throughout the year and occasional representation of the charity at various events with key stakeholders.

The Chair of Trustees provides strategic leadership and direction to the Board, ensuring the effective governance of the charity. In this role, you will guide the organisation in its mission to help adults learn to read, ensuring that it operates efficiently and sustainably while delivering a profound impact on individuals’ lives.

You will lead the Board and work closely with the CEO to advance the charity’s vision that every adult who wants to learn to read, can.

Key responsibilities

Leadership and Governance:

• Lead the Board of Trustees in providing strategic oversight and effective governance, ensuring compliance with the charity’s constitution, legal, and regulatory obligations
• Ensure the charity stays true to its mission of helping adults learn to read and that all activities align with its vision, values, and strategic objectives
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and accountability within the Board

Board Management:

• Chair Trustee meetings, setting agendas in partnership with the CEO or senior staff to ensure discussions focus on the charity’s priorities
• Encourage open, respectful debate and collective decision-making among Trustees, ensuring clarity of outcomes and actions
• Oversee the recruitment, induction, and development of Trustees, ensuring the Board is diverse, skilled, and effective in fulfilling its responsibilities
• Monitor and assess the performance of the Board, supporting Trustees to carry out their duties

Support to Senior Staff:

• Function as the primary link between the Board and the CEO, offering guidance,support, and constructive challenge
• Conduct regular appraisals and set objectives for the CEO, ensuring they have the resources and backing to succeed
• Serve as a sounding board for major decisions and initiatives, especially those that advance the charity’s literacy goals

Advocacy and Representation:

• Function as an ambassador for the charity, promoting its work to external stakeholders, including funders, partners and the public
• Represent the charity at public events, campaigns, and meetings to raise awareness about adult literacy challenges and successes

Risk and Compliance:

• Ensure the charity has effective policies and systems for financial management, safeguarding and risk mitigation
• Oversee the preparation of statutory reports, ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission and other regulatory bodies
• Safeguard the charity’s reputation and ensure its activities comply with all relevant laws and its governing documents

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with Trustees and staff to monitor progress against strategic goals,adapting plans as necessary to meet evolving challenges and opportunities

Would you like to be part of our future?  After a period of growth Grassroots Suicide Prevention are seeking to recruit further trustees.

We are a national suicide prevention charity, and our vision is a future where more lives are saved from suicide. We empower people to help saves lives from suicide through connecting, educating, and campaigning nationally:

· Connecting: We listen and connect people to support through our Stay Alive app, tools, and resources to help keep people safe from suicide.

· Educating: We offer bespoke and evidence-based consultation and training, co-designed to empower individuals, organisations, and communities to develop the skills and confidence to help save lives.

· Campaigning: We help remove the stigma around suicide. We know that most suicides are preventable with timely intervention and the right support. We raise awareness through campaigning on the ground and influencing at a strategic level.

As a Trustee, you will be joining a charity in a strong position with an ambition to build on our successes.  We will be looking to build on existing activities and developing new innovative projects.

Trustees are our most senior leaders. They set our strategic direction, make sure we’re using our resources effectively and ensure we’re having the greatest possible impact in the communities in which we work. Trustees are expected to undertake duties in a manner that reflects GSP’s values and ethos.

We are particularly looking for Trustees with skills and experience in one of the following areas:

· clinical in suicide prevention and mental health

· academic in suicide prevention and mental health

· frontline support both online/digital and face to face

· fundraising and/or someone who sits across marketing, comms and fundraising

· business development and networking

· charity experience, ideally a CEO or former CEO who has grown a local charity into a national charity

We are a friendly and welcoming organisation and are passionate about what we do. You’ll be joining our Board of Trustees at an exciting time with lots of opportunities to build on our success over the next few years. If you have the time and enthusiasm to be part of something amazing, please get in touch.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience.

If you would like to apply and/or find out more about this position, please see the job description attached.

Closing date for applications is January 6th 2025.

If you are viewing this advert after January 6th and are interested in the role we would still love to hear from you, so do please get in touch.

 The treasurer has responsibility for the financial affairs of the charity and works closely with the board and the CEO to safeguard Children with Voices’ finances.

The treasurer will have:

·General financial oversight.

·Be responsible for financial planning and budgeting. 

·Reporting as required to all statutory bodies, the board of trustees, the CEO and operational managers of the charity.

·Give financial advice to the trustees.

·Ensure that the charity functions within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with the governing      document.

·Arrange the compilation and agreement of the trustees’ annual review and the annual report of accounts.

While work may be delegated to a subcommittee or paid staff, the treasurer will exercise a supervisory role to ensure that all the financial responsibilities are met.

Ethiopiaid is a small international fundraising charity based in Bath, UK. It is one of four Ethiopiaid’s that shares a global strategy, vision, and mission. The other Ethiopiaid’s are in Ireland, Canada, and Australia. Each is a registered non-profit and operates with separate trustee boards.

We are a fundraising organisation connecting like-minded donors with the work that we support.  Funds are raised through direct and online appeals, applications to grant makers, from major donors and through legacies.  In 2024 over £2.4 million was raised to support work in Ethiopia focusing on maternal health, harmful traditional practices, education, opportunities for women and girls, people living with disabilities and support for the vulnerable.  We also support our partners with emergency relief and recovery.

We are seeking a new Finance Lead Trustee to provide scrutiny and oversight of the work of Ethiopiaid, and support the CEO and Senior Finance Manager in achieving the charity’s financial targets, as well as providing Board oversight of the annual audited accounts process.

As our Finance Lead Trustee, you will:

· Review our accounts

· Ensure relevant financial policies are in place as required by the charity commission

· Have an excellent ability to interpret financial information and the confidence to raise questions and challenge

· Have oversight of the charity’s expenditure and return on investment

· Have the ability to think creatively and strategically, exercising good and impartial judgement

· Liaise with senior staff to ensure financial reports are user friendly for non-finance trustees

· Provide support for the Chair of trustees and the whole board

· Be willing to be available to support the charity’s CEO and Senior Finance Manager as needed

· Have a good understanding of, or be willing to learn, the rules and regulation around charity finance

Specific knowledge and experience sought:

· CCAB/CIMA qualified professional

· An interest in international development and the issues we are supporting our partners to tackle in Ethiopia

This role is voluntary and reasonable travel costs are reimbursed.  The term of appointment is initially three years. This may be extended by mutual agreement. 

As our current Chair stands down from the role after completing 6 years as a trustee and 3 as Chair, we are starting the process of finding someone able to build on his exceptional impact.

What will you be doing?

ECT Charity provides a wide variety of services in the communities where we work - each based on an unmet local need with the aim of making a difference to people's lives.  To us, community transport is not just a matter of getting people from A to B.

Our aim is to make journeys possible for the most vulnerable and isolated people in our communities. Whether it's a GP appointment, a day out with friends, a minibus serving a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school or a simple trip to the shops, we connect people with the services that support them to lead active and independent lives, and when regular transport cannot provide the right solution. 

We've been doing this for more than four decades - ECT Charity started as Ealing Community Transport in 1979, with a founding mission to provide transport for older and disabled people in Ealing, London. From our headquarters in Greenford, west London, we have expanded our operation to depots in Dorset and Cheshire. 

As a leading charity in the community transport sector and one of the largest, we are not only known for the professionalism and commitment of our staff, but also for the innovative contributions we have made to national policy development, including building a sector-leading approach to social value and its measurement.

Estimate of time needed: 0-5 hours / month or 1-3 hours / week. Attendance at 4 Board meetings/yr, 3 committees 3/yr each (optional) an annual off-site and interaction at times when required.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a dedicated and charismatic leader, with a proven track record of chairing a board or committee, potentially with previous charity Board experience. A full role description is provided in our pack, but the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: 

• Shared values and a commitment to our mission: The most essential criteria for our new Chair is that they must hold a fundamental belief in our cause and share our values. You will bring enthusiasm, understanding and a passion for our mission - and be committed to work with their fellow Trustees and the CEO to make a positive difference to the lives of our beneficiary community. 
• A passion for good governance: The ideal candidate will bring proven experience of governance and strategy, ensuring that our Trustees make an effective contribution and are engaged, fully involved and invested in the charity in discharging their responsibilities. They will combine these practical governance and oversight skills with strategic and creative vision and strong, independent judgment. They will also reflect ECT Charity's commitment to promoting equality and diversity. 
• A collaborative and thoughtful leader: The ideal candidate will have a way of working in harmony with our values - a compassionate, fair, inclusive and collaborative leadership style - able to offer constructive challenge while maintaining tact, confidentiality and diplomacy. We are also seeking a good team player, willing to make themselves available to staff to provides for advice and answer enquiries on an ad hoc basis. 
• A skilled communicator: Each dimension of the Chair's role is underpinned by the need for great communication skills. Additionally, a strong external presence with a substantial network of contacts and excellent networking abilities would be highly valuable. The successful candidate will need demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives.
• Taken together, we want a Chair who is dedicated to our cause, curious about how we can do better, compassionate towards our people and collaborative in their approach. They will help us develop and maintain a culture of high performance which is genuinely inclusive. The new Chair will need to take the time to understand the intricacies of our charity, which can be more complex than it first appears. 

What difference will you make?

Our new Chair will find a range of challenges and opportunities - both new and historic - as the organisation develops into the future. 

• We have made significant progress on our governance in recent years and have a solid foundation to build on. The new Chair will ensure that we do not lose momentum. 
• We are making good progress on developing its commercial options - which means developing new skills and pursuing different regulatory structures. The charity will need to ensure both success in these ventures and prevent them distracting from the core mission. 
• In 2024, we have completed a major project to update our sector-leading Social Value toolkit which provides us with opportunities to expand our influence by demonstrating the value of the sector to the sphere of public policy. 
• The desire to influence public policy is shaped by ongoing regulatory uncertainty around our current operations. We have been adroit at navigating these uncertainties over many years, but they continue to factor in our environment. 

We make a positive difference in our communities underpinned by our economic performance as an organisation. Well-run services and sustainable finances enable our social impact with pre-audit figures for 2023/24 revealing our turnover increasing from £5.8m in 2022/23 to £6.4m. Growth has been organic, reflecting our efforts to bring our services to as many people as possible in our current areas of operation.

To ensure we remain a viable, sustainable and impactful organisation, we have been focussing our attention on improving the efficiency of our operations, continuing to upgrade our vehicle fleet and seeking new opportunities for income. You will play a key role in enabling us to achieve our ambitions successfully, remaining focussed on our charitable mission.

Before you apply

Please contact us via Reach for an application form. 

Trustees needed to promote Catholic social action in England and Wales

Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) is an agency of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales. It is also a network of over fifty Catholic social action charities and diocesan Caritas organisations. CSAN is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and is part of the global Caritas Internationalis family. The charity works to:

· Further the charitable works of the Catholic Church in England & Wales in accordance with its teaching through the development of the network of those working in social action;

· Advance the education, training, practice and formation of those active in the field;

· Promote the development of individuals and communities for the benefit of the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised of all faiths or none by offering a coherent Catholic voice in the public arena,

The Board of Trustees is looking to recruit new trustees in 2025. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about Catholic social action and teaching and have a broad range of experience and knowledge including Church organisation, third-sector leadership and management, fundraising, finance, communication, human resources, politics, and the law.

You need to be able to commit to four Board meetings per year, with the associated preparation and follow-up work. We have two committees - HR and Finance - which meet around three times a year online. Other events may call for your presence and some work relating to your particular skills may also be expected. Board meetings take place in central London. This is a voluntary role, but expenses are paid.

Applications are by covering letter outlining the skills and knowledge you will bring to the role, accompanied by a CV. Applications close at noon on Monday 17 March 2025. Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 20 March, with interviews (in person or online TBC) on Monday 31 March

DCD are searching for a new Trustee to join the Board, with finance and risk specialism. As part of their governance responsibilities, they will become the Chair of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee of the Board. As Chair of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, you will have significant responsibility and work closely with colleagues, in particular DCD’s Treasurer, Executive Director and accountant to have oversight of the charity’s funds and help secure the organisation’s long-term financial resilience.

Our ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the requirements of charity governance and risk and an interest in dance. If you are interested in an informal, confidential conversation about the role, we would be delighted to have a conversation. 

To express your interest in this role, please email us and we will set up an informal conversation for you with the Chair, Charles Glanville, and Executive Director, Vanessa Lefrancois. 

Role description

Are you passionate about changing the way we treat animals? Do you want to help reduce environmental damage? Do you want to inspire people to enjoy healthy vegan food that both looks good and tastes great? 

The Vegan Society aims to make veganism more accessible. We help people to adopt a vegan lifestyle by supporting individuals, policy and decision-makers, caterers, manufacturers, healthcare professionals and the media. 

Why do we need you? 

Dr Jeanette Rowley is a consultant on veganism and the law and our Vegan Rights Advocate. Jeanette has been a leader in the promotion of the legal rights of vegans for over a decade and is the founder and chair of The Vegan Society’s International Rights Network. She is now looking for a volunteer to help refresh and update published material relating to the legal protection of vegans. This project will include working on our guide for employers and relevant content on our website. 

What does the role involve? 

The role involves working collaboratively with our Vegan Rights Advocate to review, assess, evaluate and update the information provided on our website and in some of our resources, such as our guide Supporting Veganism in the Workplace. 

At the review and assessment stages, you will read specific advocacy resources to familiarise yourself with the subject matter and content. You will conduct independent research into each specific topic, take notes from relevant authoritative online sources, and assist in evaluating our resources and identifying areas requiring updating and development. 

You will contribute to research on equality and inclusion, help to communicate best practice, fact-check information, and assist with redrafting and updating copy. 

What training and support are available? 

This role will come with an induction session and access to a regular point of contact to support you as a volunteer. You will receive an introduction to the project and tasks. Although the work will be carried out remotely, you will not be required to work totally independently and will work on the tasks collaboratively on a mutually agreed basis. 

What knowledge, experience and skills are required for this role? 

• General knowledge and understanding of UK Equality Diversity and Inclusion principles and practice 
• Experience and skills in conducting research 
• The ability to work both collaboratively and independently 
• Proficient in written English 
• Experience of using Word and working on shared documents 
• A legal or advocacy-related background would be useful, but is not essential. 

What does my availability need to be? 

This role is for a fixed period of six months. We ask for volunteers to commit to about four to six hours a week, although this may vary from week to week. The role can be performed outside traditional working hours and in any time zone, although staff support is only available between 9am and 5pm UK time.

Who does this role report to? 

Dr Jeanette Rowley will be the main point of contact for the tasks. Kaya Gromocki, our Senior Volunteering and Engagement Officer, will be available for support and for anything related to your volunteering experience.