Support Officer Volunteer Roles in Edinburgh

We are honoured to be supporting the wonderful Crohn's and Colitis UK to recruit three new Trustees to join their board.
 

THE CHARITY

We’re the UK’s leading charity for Crohn’s and Colitis. Right now, over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong condition that can profoundly affect their quality of life. And because of the stigma surrounding their conditions, thousands are suffering in silence. But we are here to support and champion a better future. Our vision is for improved lives for people with Crohn’s and Colitis today, and in the long term, a world free from Crohn’s and Colitis altogether.

Our community look to the charity to help them navigate their way through complex health issues and support their needs wherever they live, whatever their background and whoever they are. This is our job - whether it’s lobbying for health leaders, providing vital information, or reducing the stigma around the conditions, we’re here for them
 

TRUSTEE OPPORTUNITY

The charity are looking to appoint three Trustees and have identified the following skill areas of interest;

• HR experience - Ideally leading HR strategy, ensuring legal compliance, delivering L&D strategy, pay & reward frameworks and fostering a positive work culture
• Policy, Influencing & Public Affairs experience - ideally working in policy, influencing and/or public affairs. We would also welcome media partnerships and media campaigns experience
• Fundraising strategy and implementation experience - Ideally at Fundraising Director level or have undertaken this role prior to moving to a broader role. Ideally you will have an understanding of a broad range of income generation with experience of leading supporter engagement strategies and successfully increasing reach

The charity are looking to improve the diversity on their Board, including ethnicity, socio-economic and applicants who have connections to underserved communities. They would also welcome applicants from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, or the north of England. Most Trustees on the Board already have first-hand lived experience of Crohn’s and Colitis so new applicants for the role will not be required to have this experience.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring that the charity complies with its constitution, charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations, works to fulfil its charitable objects and applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
• Contributing actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and evaluating performance.
• Safeguarding the good name and values of the charity.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient management and administration of the charity.
• Ensuring the financial stability of the charity.
• Ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
• Employing and being responsible for the organisation’s staff
• Using any specific knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions.
• Promoting the charity among their own contacts.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• An empathetic interest in the work of the charity, its strategic objectives and the cause.
• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the charity, and the ability to attend relevant events when helpful or necessary.
• Good inter-personal and relationship building abilities, working collaboratively both internally with colleagues and ensuring contribution from colleagues into discussions, and externally with a range of stakeholders.
• Diplomatic, with the ability to negotiate, influence and convince through personal credibility.
• Values diversity and difference and operates with integrity and openness.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level.
• Experience of external representation, building new connections and managing a range of senior stakeholders across different sectors, including service users.
• Successful track record of leading the formulation and delivery of an organisational strategy.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• The ability to provide leadership to and motivate staff and volunteers, bringing people together.
• Good understanding of governance issues.

HOW TO APPLY

Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with Crohn’s & Colitis UK to recruit for their Trustee Board. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently.

To apply, we welcome a CV and a 2 page (maximum) covering letter addressing your motivation for applying and your experience that is relevant to the role.

Accessibility is incredibly important to us at Valued Recruitment and at Crohn’s & Colitis UK. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 31st March
Meeting with Chief Executive: Wednesday 30th April
Interview with Board Chair and Trustee panel: Wednesday 7th May

African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.

ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.

At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a remote-based volunteer Events Manager to join ADC.

Main Purpose of Job: Support ADC’s fundraising efforts

Division: Social Impact

Department: Fundraising

Position Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Job type: Remote

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify new funding opportunities aligned with ADC’s vision by researching potential donors and funders
• Update ADC’s donor pipeline and ensure all prospective and current donor details are accurately recorded
• Support the grant writing process and the organization of fundraising events
• Maintain a calendar of upcoming application and reporting deadlines, coordinate submissions and ensure deadlines are met and records are accurately maintained
• Collaborate with the fundraising and marketing teams in executing fundraising campaigns
• Assist with donor relationship management and provide updates on ongoing projects
• Prepare and facilitate timely delivery of internal reports while adhering to reporting timelines 
• Assist in preparing presentations and in creating donor communication materials (promotional materials, such as flyers and digital content)
• Coordinate meetings with ADC’s key stakeholders like donors and partners
• Undertake responsibility for carrying out other relevant tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Expertise

Essential

· Graduate/ Post graduate degree in social sciences, development studies, business management or equivalent

· At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in fundraising, reporting, writing proposals and grant applications in a development context in Africa, preferably Kenya

· Knowledge of grant making processes and platforms

· Advanced research, writing and editing skills with exceptional attention to detail

· Strong time management skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from various backgrounds

· Ability to coordinate with departments, organize and prioritize workload and adhere to deadlines 

· Ability to come up with innovative ideas for campaigns and events and develop new ways to attract and retain donors

· Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment  

· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team

· Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and Google Suites

· A committed team player with outstanding communication skills in English (Verbal and written)

· Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week

Desirable

· Experience working in an early stage start-up and gone through a scaling phase

· Experience in fundraising/crowdfunding campaigns

· Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity

What ADC Offers You:
 

This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:

· Professional learning and career development opportunities
 

· An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
 

· An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts
of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
 

· An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
 

· We provide work reference

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg

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

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. 

African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.

ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.

At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a remote-based volunteer Events Manager to join ADC.

Main Purpose of Job: The Major Gifts Officer will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to secure major gifts and execute effective fundraising campaigns that inspire donor engagement and achieve revenue goals in alignment with ADC’s fundraising strategy and mission.

Division: Social Impact

Department: Fundraising

Position Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Job type: Remote

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, cultivate and solicit high-net-worth individuals, foundations and corporations capable of making significant financial contributions
• Work closely with the Head of Fundraising on developing and executing personalized engagement strategies to secure major gifts and build long-term relationships with major donors, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations and foundations
• Design, implement and manage comprehensive fundraising campaigns, including annual giving, corporate sponorships, email appeal and crowdfunding among other initiatives to meet targets in alignment with ADC’s fundraising strategy
• Coordinate with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of fundraising targets
• Coordinate with ADC’s marketing team to ensure consistency in messaging and branding as well as to ensure effective usage of fundraising platforms and digital tools to maximize campaign reach and visibility
• Report regularly to the Head of Fundraising on campaign progress, achievements and challenges against relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Oversee the stewardship and acknowledgement of major donors to ensure ongoing engagement and support
• Undertake responsibility for carrying out other relevant tasks as required 

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Expertise

Essential

• Graduate/ Post graduate degree in social sciences, development studies, business management or equivalent

• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in fundraising in a development context (preferably in Africa)
• Proven track record in designing, managing and executing successful fundraising campaigns and in closing gifts in a 5-6 figure range
• Good knowledge of the giving cycle and donor cultivation strategies

• Excellent interpersonal, networking and time management skills and the ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Strategic thinking with the ability to coordinate with departments, organize and prioritize workload and adhere to deadlines 

• Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
• Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment  

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team

• A committed team player with outstanding communication skills  
• Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week

Desirable

• Experience working in an early stage start-up and gone through a scaling phase
• Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity

· Experience in closing major gifts in the non-profit sector in Kenya
 

What ADC Offers You:
 

This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:

· Professional learning and career development opportunities
 

· An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
 

· An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts
of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
 

· An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
 

· We provide work reference

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg

Get Golfing CIO is seeking new Trustees to join our Board of Trustees.

Our purpose, why we exist, is to improve lives through golf. Our vision, where we wish to be, is for our venues to be central to the communities we serve, and our mission, what we do daily, is to make our courses and clubhouses accessible to all.

We believe that golf is more than just a sport; it’s a community, a passion, and a platform for inclusion. Through our outreach programmes, we work with local communities to provide equipment, coaching, free meals, and support to those who may face obstacles in not only joining traditional golf clubs but in life. We believe that by being inclusive we can enrich lives, promote health and wellbeing, and foster a sense of belonging for all.

This is an exciting opportunity to serve on the Board of a thriving and dynamic charity which manages and operates 13 sites with 7,000 members and over 160,000 visitors each year. 

 The successful candidates will help oversee the future planning and continued impact of a £21m revenue charity, employing circa 400 people which reinvests profits from its operations into its venues, courses, the development of its people, and importantly, community oriented charitable initiatives local to its sites.

Our model is to maximise revenue through memberships, golf days, events, functions, and F&B to allow us to make golf more inclusive, accessible and a force for good. We say that “our courses are for golfers while our clubhouses are for everyone”.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates that would strengthen our Trustee cohort in the following areas: 

• Legal & Governance 

• Finance 

• People & Culture 

• Leisure & Hospitality

As a Trustee of Get Golfing CIO, you will ensure that the charity's purpose is carried out, its assets are well-managed, and its work is in line with its vision. You will play a vital role in helping to develop strategic direction and work collaboratively with fellow trustees, the Executive Team, and other stakeholders to ensure the charity achieves its goals. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Governance & Strategic Oversight: 

• Ensure the charity adheres to its mission, values, and legal obligations. 

• Contribute to the development and review of strategic plans, ensuring they align with the charity’s objectives. 

• Monitor the charity’s financial performance, ensuring resources are used efficiently and effectively to deliver on its mission. 

• Assess and mitigate risks, ensuring robust policies and practices are in place for all charity operations. 

2. Financial Stewardship: 

• Scrutinise and approve annual budgets and review financial reports, ensuring accountability and transparency. 

• Support fundraising efforts, including engaging with donors, sponsors, and other stakeholders to secure resources for the charity’s programs. 

3. Program Development & Impact: 

• Offer insights and guidance on how to develop and enhance charitable programs that address the physical, emotional, and social needs of participants. 

• Evaluate the charity’s impact on communities and individuals, ensuring that programs effectively contribute to improving lives through golf. 

4. Fundraising & Networking: 

• Actively contribute to fundraising efforts, including making personal connections, attending fundraising events, and helping to secure financial support. 

• Use your personal and professional network to advocate for the charity’s work and expand opportunities for collaboration. 

5. Support and Collaboration: 

• Provide mentorship and guidance to the charity’s leadership team. 

• Work collaboratively with fellow trustees to ensure good governance and effective decision-making. 

• Attend trustee meetings (quarterly) and participate in relevant sub-committees when required. 

6. Advocacy & Representation: 

• Represent the charity at key events, conferences, and with external stakeholders. 

• Advocate for the charity’s mission and programs in the wider community, building relationships with local and national organisations, government agencies, and other charity leaders. 

7. Culture & Wellbeing 

• Ensure that the organisation fosters an inclusive, ethical, and supportive environment where employees, members, and stakeholders feel valued and respected. 

• Advocate for diverse representation and equality within the organisation, ensuring that policies and practices reflect these values. 

• Align cultural values with the organisation's mission and vision, ensuring that these values are reflected in all activities and decision-making. 

• Hold the Executive Team to account in identifying and addressing risks to the wellbeing of the organisation’s stakeholders, including mental health concerns, workplace bullying, and burnout. 

Requirements

The general requirements for the Trustee role are outlined below. 

• Commitment to the Mission: A strong passion for using golf as a tool to improve lives, promote inclusion, and encourage personal development. 

• Experience in Governance: Previous experience in a governance or leadership role, ideally within a charity or non-profit setting. 

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to think long-term and make decisions that balance financial sustainability, mission-driven outcomes, and stakeholder interests. 

• Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial oversight and the ability to review financial reports, budgets, and financial strategies. 

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, and networking skills to work effectively with trustees, staff, partners, and stakeholders. 

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: A commitment to ensuring the charity’s programs and services are inclusive and accessible to people from all walks of life. 

Time Commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per month (including meetings approximately every 2 months, preparation, and ad-hoc activities).  There is an expectation to attend charity activities at sites that we allocate to trustees, these are shared amongst the trustee group.  There could be ad-hoc requirements to do trustee training days (1-2 days per year).

We are also looking for Vice Chair to help us with our succession planning.  We would be interested to hear from candidates who have experience of serving on Finance and Risk Committees. 

Benefits 

• An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities through golf. 

• Work alongside a passionate and dedicated group of trustees and professionals. 

• Enhance your own leadership skills and gain governance experience in the charity sector. 

• Opportunities for networking and building relationships with other charity leaders, stakeholders, and the broader golf community. 

• This is an unpaid, voluntary role but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. 

If you are passionate about the power of sport, particularly golf, to improve lives and are committed to helping a charitable organisation thrive, we would love to hear from you. Join us as a trustee and help to impact lives and communities, through golf.

Position: Chair of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the ultimate governance body for the organisation, serving as stewards of the organisation’s resources, and is ultimately responsible for Self Help UK’s strategy, operations, adherence to law and regulation, and financial management. The Trustees serve on a voluntary basis and currently meet virtually every 6 weeks.

Chair Responsibilities: The Chair leads the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Charity’s Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to achieve its goals. The Chair is responsible for key areas, including:

Strategy and Governance

• Ensuring that the Board operates effectively in the consideration, iteration, and approval of the organisational strategy in support of the charity’s mission and values.

• With Trustees, ensuring that the charity operates efficiently and effectively to fulfil its objectives

• Safeguarding the interests of the charity’s beneficiaries and providing oversight of stakeholder interests • Maintaining high standards of governance and risk management.

• Ensuring that the Board is as diverse as possible and provides the range of knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to deliver the charity’s aims.

• Ensuring the organisation is accountable and transparent in its activities.

• Maintaining compliance with relevant charitable and company legislation.

• Oversight of the Sub Committees of the board.

• Ensuring a high-performing and effective board by committing to regular appraisal and review of Trustees and board performance (including managing retirements and resignations of Trustees).

Guidance and support to the Chief Executive

• Appointment of the Chief Executive and approval of Chief Executive’s salary with the Trustees.

• Line management of and work in partnership with the Chief Executive to support them in achieving the aims of the charity.

• Support and guidance on operations, including personnel management.

Financial

• Ensuring, with the Board, sound financial oversight, including review and approval of the annual budget

• Oversight of high standards of financial management

Advocacy and fundraising

• Using personal and professional networks to help the executive with access to potential donors and supporters, including governments, international bodies, corporations, trusts and foundations, NGOs, and individuals.

• Advise and assist in raising and maintaining the charity’s profile in the UK and internationally.

Lead Board Meetings:

• Lead all aspects of meeting management.

• Encouraging discussion at Board meetings, summarising key points and ensuring decisions are made and implemented.

Remuneration: Unremunerated, but reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed

Time Commitment: Estimated at 2 days per month, but some flexibility and the ability to offer more time on occasion are required.

Standard commitments include:

• Attending Board meetings every 6 weeks. Currently, meetings are held via Zoom

• Attendance at subcommittee meetings as necessary

• Monthly scheduled meeting with the CEO, with flexibility to respond swiftly to the occasional ad hoc issue.

• Attending, as a minimum, an annual half-day strategy session and other face-to-face events as required.

Qualities of a Chair

Essential

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.

• Commitment to the charity’s objects, aims, and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities. • Strategic and forward-looking vision in relation to the charity’s objects and aims.

• Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to respect the confidences of colleagues.

• Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise.

Desirable

• Prior experience of committee/trustee work.

• Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation.

• A wider involvement with the voluntary sector.

• Experience of chairing meetings, committee work, some experience of charity finance, charity fundraising.

• Leadership skills exercised through a period change.

About the Chair of Trustee Role

Role Overview

The Chair of Trustees ensures effective governance and strategic direction for Rebuilding Lives UK. They provide leadership to the board, oversee decision-making, and act as a key ambassador for the charity. The Chair supports the Chief Executive while ensuring accountability and compliance with regulatory requirements. A key responsibility of the Chair is to ensure that all trustees are actively engaged in their roles, fulfilling their responsibilities, and participating in training.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the board to ensure strong governance, accountability, and strategic leadership.
• Ensure that all trustees actively fulfill their roles, contribute to decision-making, and engage with the charity’s work.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to the Chief Executive.
• Hold trustees accountable for attending training and participating in board activities.
• Ensure that safeguarding measures are implemented across the charity.
• Oversee board meetings, ensuring productive discussions and informed decision-making.
• Represent the charity externally and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Support financial oversight, ensuring sustainability and compliance.
• Be actively involved in the charity’s operations where possible, offering support beyond governance.
• The Chair plays a key role in providing strategic direction and supporting the CEO through regular mentoring and guidance. While the board collectively oversees the charity’s performance, the Chair works closely with the CEO to ensure they are supported in their role, offering insights and fostering a collaborative relationship between the CEO and trustees.

Who We Are Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience in chairing boards or senior governance roles.
• Strong strategic leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
• Minimum of 10 hours per month dedicated to board duties.

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, including the Chair, are required to complete trustee governance and safeguarding training within the first three months of their appointment. Additional training will follow as needed.

Terms of Appointment

The Chair serves 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:

• 10 hours per month, including:
  • Monthly board meetings (held via Zoom).
  • Providing strategic leadership and guidance to the CEO.
  • Annual half-day strategy session and leadership planning.
  • Regular check-ins with trustees to ensure engagement and accountability.

African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.

ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.

At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a remote-based volunteer Events Manager to join ADC.

Main Purpose of Job: The Major Gifts and Grants Officer will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to secure major gifts and execute effective fundraising campaigns that inspire donor engagement and achieve revenue goals in alignment with ADC’s fundraising strategy and mission.

Division: Social Impact

Department: Fundraising

Position Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Job type: Remote

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, cultivate and solicit high-net-worth individuals, foundations and corporations capable of making significant financial contributions
• Work closely with the Head of Fundraising on developing and executing personalized engagement strategies to secure major gifts and build long-term relationships with major donors, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations and foundations
• Design, implement and manage comprehensive fundraising campaigns, including annual giving, corporate sponorships, email appeal and crowdfunding among other initiatives to meet targets in alignment with ADC’s fundraising strategy
• Coordinate with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of fundraising targets
• Coordinate with ADC’s marketing team to ensure consistency in messaging and branding as well as to ensure effective usage of fundraising platforms and digital tools to maximize campaign reach and visibility
• Report regularly to the Head of Fundraising on campaign progress, achievements and challenges against relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Oversee the stewardship and acknowledgement of major donors to ensure ongoing engagement and support
• Undertake responsibility for carrying out other relevant tasks as required 

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Expertise

Essential
 

• Graduate/ Post graduate degree in social sciences, development studies, business management or equivalent

• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in fundraising in a development context (preferably in Africa)
• Proven track record in designing, managing and executing successful fundraising campaigns and in closing gifts in a 5-6 figure range
• Good knowledge of the giving cycle and donor cultivation strategies

• Excellent interpersonal, networking and time management skills and the ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Strategic thinking with the ability to coordinate with departments, organize and prioritize workload and adhere to deadlines 

• Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
• Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment  

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team

• A committed team player with outstanding communication skills  
• Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week

Desirable

• Experience working in an early stage start-up and gone through a scaling phase
• Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity

·Experience in closing major gifts in the non-profit sector in Kenya
 

What ADC Offers You:
 

This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:

·Professional learning and career development opportunities
 

·An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
 

·An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts
of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
 

·An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
 

·We provide work reference

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg

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

Join us as Dog A.I.D.'s new Honorary Secretary and you would be joining the Board at an exciting time as we have launched the charity’s Strategic Plan with a new CEO supported by a small but strong team, which we will be building further this year. As Honorary Secretary you would be using your skills and experience to support the leadership and strategic direction of our charity as we look to achieve ambitious strategic growth targets over the coming years, becoming a larger, more robust charity with increased profile and reach.

Dog A.I.D. empowers physically disabled people by coaching them to train their own pet dog to become an accredited Assistance Dog. By focusing on the existing pet/owner bond, outcomes for our clients include:

 · increased independence and self-confidence

· improved mental well-being

· reduction in social isolation

· reduced reliance on family members and/or carers.

· increased opportunities, with many of our clients being able to return to work or education, supported by their accredited Assistance Dog.

We are looking for an active and well-organised Secretary who can provide support for our governance functions. You will be required to attend and minute online quarterly Board meetings and other ad-hoc meetings and strategic discussions.

About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the CEO on matters of urgency and importance to the organization.
• Manage the agenda for meetings the CEO holds ensuring all actions are allocated for actioning
• Sign post management across the organisation as required
• Handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Organizing and coordinating meetings, appointments, and events to ensure efficient time management for the CEO
• Handling Communications: Acting as the first point of contact for the CEO, managing correspondence.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and other documents needed for meetings and decision-making.
• Assisting with various administrative tasks such as record-keeping and office management.
• Coordinating specific tasks as assigned by the CEO
• Acting as a bridge between the CEO and other senior management, ensuring smooth communication

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to use remote systems.
• Ability to engage with others well.
• Good people skills.

Benefits

• This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.
• Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Why Volunteer with Us?

We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our staff and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

As Professor Jane Anderson steps down in 2025, National AIDS Trust (NAT) is seeking a new Chair to guide us into our next chapter.

This is a pivotal moment for NAT as we develop our next five-year strategy, shaping our efforts to achieve the government’s goal of eliminating all new HIV transmissions by 2030. At the same time, we will continue our vital work to reduce and eliminate HIV-related stigma. Collaboration remains at the heart of our approach as we work alongside the government, partners, and stakeholders to drive meaningful change for people living with and at risk of HIV.

Our next Chair will play a crucial role in achieving these goals, providing strategic leadership and supporting both the Chief Executive and the Board as we navigate key challenges and opportunities in the years ahead.

We are seeking an individual who embodies NAT’s values and brings a deep commitment to equality and human rights.

Main responsibilities:

Providing Strategic Leadership: Collaborating with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Trustees to guide the direction of National AIDS Trust.

Inspiring the Board and Stakeholders: Promoting the organisation’s vision and mission, motivating both internal and external stakeholders.

Leading Strategic Reviews: Working with the Board, CEO, and senior staff to regularly assess and refine National AIDS Trust’s strategic aims and objectives.

Strong Chairing: Demonstrating excellent chairing skills to ensure the Board operates cohesively, with effective agenda-setting and diligent follow-up on decisions made.

Fostering Board Culture: Cultivating a positive, collaborative culture within the Board, subcommittees, and other working groups, ensuring that they function efficiently.

Oversight of Financial Health: Ensuring the Board is assured of the robustness of National AIDS Trust’s finances, overseeing annual business planning, and approving the budget.

Financial Stewardship: Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation and that funds are used in accordance with its objectives and relevant regulations.

Collaborating Across the Organisation: Building effective working relationships with Trustees, the CEO, staff, and volunteers to achieve National AIDS Trust's goals.

Appointing and Developing Trustees: Leading the recruitment, appraisal, and development of a diverse group of high-calibre Trustees, ensuring a range of skills, expertise, and perspectives to support the organisation's aims.

Ensuring Governance Compliance: Overseeing governance practices and ensuring the charity complies with the law and Charity Commission guidelines.

Ambassadorship: Representing National AIDS Trust as an ambassador, utilising your networks to further the organisation’s interests and raise its profile.

Commitment and Terms

The role requires a full and active commitment to the charity’s work, with the following expected involvement:

• Chairing quarterly Board meetings.
• Attending and sometimes chairing subcommittee meetings, including ad hoc Nominations and Appointments Committee meetings, as well as biannual Advisory Committee meetings.
• Regular (currently monthly) phone or video calls with the CEO.
• Representing the charity at additional engagements, as necessary.

TRUSTEE – FUNDRAISING SPECIALISM
EVERY FUTURE FOUNDATION (EFF)

About Every Future Foundation
Every Future Foundation is an anti-racist education charity committed to eradicating racism in schools. Through programmes like Champions for Change, teacher training, and the Activism Academy, we empower students, educators, and leaders to challenge institutional racism and create inclusive, equitable school environments. Our vision is to eliminate racism from the UK education system.

As we enter a new phase of growth and sustainability under our 3-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2027), we are looking for a passionate, strategic Trustee with fundraising expertise to join our Board.

Role Purpose

The Fundraising Trustee will support the Board and Senior Leadership Team in driving fundraising strategies to secure sustainable income, build key partnerships, and ensure delivery of the organisation's objectives. This role will contribute to expanding our income streams, fostering donor relationships, and strengthening EFF's financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance and Strategic oversight

• Actively contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring alignment with the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and fundraising goals.
• Provide governance oversight as part of the Board of Trustees, ensuring fundraising activities comply with regulations, ethical guidelines, and best practices.
• Support EFF in achieving its financial targets and diversifying income streams, reducing reliance on grant funding.

2. Fundraising Strategy and Development

• Advise on and oversee the implementation of EFF's fundraising strategy, focusing on:
  • Corporate Partnerships: Develop relationships with businesses for financial and in-kind support.
  • Donor Engagement: Identify opportunities to secure major donors and philanthropic supporters.
  • Grant Funding: Support applications for project-based grants, ensuring alignment with funder priorities.
  • Earned Income: Assist in promoting paid training and consultancy services for schools and councils.
  • Mentoring: Providing mentoring and advice to the CEO and senior leadership team on fundraising applications and fundraising activities.
• Use personal networks to identify and cultivate new funding opportunities.
• Provide guidance on donor stewardship, ensuring long-term relationships are maintained and grown.

3. Advocacy and Ambassadorship

• Act as an ambassador for EFF, representing its vision and impact to prospective donors, corporate partners, and funders.
• Support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in fundraising meetings and events, helping to articulate a compelling case for support.
• Champion fundraising priorities at Board meetings, offering challenge, advice, and support.

Person specification

Essential

• Fundraising expertise: Proven experience in fundraising, income generation, or development, particularly within the charity, education, or non-profit sectors.
• Networks and influence: Ability to leverage networks to unlock new funding opportunities and connections.
• Strategic mindset: Understanding of income diversification and sustainable fundraising models, including corporate partnerships, individual giving, and grants.
• Commitment to Anti-Racism: Passion for racial equity and a belief in the transformative power of education to create systemic change.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Board, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team.

Desirable

• Experience working with organisations that deliver training, consultancy, or social justice initiatives.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, charity governance, and the funding landscape in the UK.

Commitment

• Term: 3 years (renewable).
• Time commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per month, including attendance at 4 Trustee Board meetings per year (a mix of in-person and virtual).
• Occasional participation in fundraising events, strategy workshops, and meetings with donors or partners.

Why Join Every Future Foundation?

This is an exciting time to join EFF as we scale our impact and strengthen our sustainability. As a Trustee, you will:

• Play a key role in eliminating institutional racism from UK schools.
• Contribute your expertise to a growing, ambitious organisation delivering real change.
• Work alongside a passionate and skilled team committed to education equity.
• Enhance your governance experience while championing a cause you care about.