Trustee Volunteer Roles

Abianda works with young women and girls affected by criminal exploitation and violence, associated with ‘gangs’ and county lines. Our vision is that young women and girls are free from oppression and harm caused by criminal exploitation and violence.

Abianda’s Board of Trustees is a group of highly experienced and skilled women. We work hard to ensure that the organisational culture is echoed in the behaviour and functions of the Board. Our Trustee group is high functioning, collaborative, and rigorous. They hold the CEO and organisation to account and provide essential scrutiny, with warmth, humour and compassion, and with an expectation of very high standards - always with a focus on the needs of girls and young women. ​

As a Trustee coming on board with the Abianda team, we want to see that you are willing to enter into collaborative spaces with young women, learn from them, implement their ideas and support a culture where their expertise is celebrated and prioritised.​

We are looking for candidates with specific specialisms in:

• People and HR

• Safeguarding

• Board Secretariat responsibilities​

We're also interested in hearing from candidates who have expertise in:

• Sector Specialism (including criminal exploitation, policing and crime, VAWG, health and social care, education, local and national policy)

• Policy and Public Affairs

• Organisational Development

• Income Generation

• Marketing and Communications

• Governance

• Digital Transformation

Please note

• Due to the work we do, Abianda's roles are subject to an Occupational Requirement on the grounds of the protected characteristic of sex. We are a women’s-only employer, and as such, this position is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. For the avoidance of doubt, all women including trans women are welcome to apply for and hold such roles, as are non-binary people if the applicant believes that their lived experience aligns with that of women and girls.

• We are particularly keen to attract Trustees with lived experience of the issues we address and the challenges facing young women and girls, either directly or through communities and relationships.

• All applicants are requested to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form at interview stage. We value the lived experience of our applicants and all disclosures will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• We have a specific focus on ensuring diversity of voice on our Board and representation across all intersections of identity. As such, we are particularly keen to hear from Disabled people, Black and people of the Global Majority, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

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Trustees

Closing date Midnight Sunday 27th April 2025

We are looking for ambitious and passionate Trustees to join our Team at Advicenow at a time of growth for the charity but also substantial social and economic challenges for our beneficiaries.

Advicenow has been providing legal support to individuals and communities since 2011. We provide routes to access to justice for people who are otherwise unable to secure basic rights and entitlements to their income, their home and to protect their families. We have a strong track record in leading technological innovation, and educational and research design to tackle legal needs at scale.

As a member of the board you will ultimately be responsible for the overall direction, vision and strategy of Law for Life. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Trustee to work alongside the Chair, Board and CEO to ensure sound growth, strategic development and the ability to manage scale.

You will have the ability to innovate, to think strategically, while demonstrating sound judgement. You will help us to move on to the next stage of our three year strategic plan We are looking to appoint individuals who share our values in social justice and legal empowerment and would like to become involved.

 In particular, we would also like to hear from people who have experience in any of the following areas:

• People with experience in charity fundraising and communications & marketing, particularly community giving & philanthropy and digital & media marketing.
• People with experience in digital innovation and IT strategy in particular generative AI, data architecture, generative or Cybersecurity.
• People with experience in building high-level partnerships and fostering collaborations to support the charity’s mission.
• People with lived experience of legal, social, or financial challenges similar to those faced by Advicenow’s service users, offer a first-hand perspective on their needs and barriers to access.We are searching for people from all backgrounds and sectors but are particularly keen to enhance Board expertise from people with lived experience of discrimination, poverty or access to justice needs.

For more information and how to apply download our recruitment pack.

Lay Trustee
Remote based
Approximately 4 to 6 board meetings per year in London
Voluntary, with expenses 

We’re looking for a leader with vision and a passion for the work of the College. We expect that our Trustees play a very important role at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM). 

Decisions made by the Board of Trustees will help set the direction of our charity, play essential role in decision-making and have a major influence on the success of our work. Becoming a trustee is a fantastic way to make a difference for our organisation and our vital work in local communities. 

Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction for RCEM and for developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with governing documents as well as financial, legal and regulatory guidelines. You can find out more about the roles and responsibilities of Trustees on the gov uk website guide called: The Essential Trustee. You can also see more information on our website.

Applications will be by CV and covering letter, via the application button.

Closing date: Midnight on 12 May 2025.
Interview dates: Expected to be held in first week of July 2025.

Location: Hybrid (primarily remote, with at least one-in person meeting/ year)

Make a Difference as a Trustee for Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Last year, Jerry Green Dog Rescue rehomed nearly 500 dogs, and provided support to many more in the community. We are proud to be the exemplar of the highest standard of dog welfare in rescue services, achieving 100% in our most recent Association of Dog and Cat Home assessment. We have a proud history and an ambitious strategy and are now looking for more trustees to support us on the next stage of our development.

We are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of our charity, ensuring we continue to make a lasting impact on dog welfare.

This is an exciting time to join our organisation. In 2024, we agreed an ambitious new five-year strategy that will further strengthen our ability to support dogs in need. To help us achieve our goals, we are looking for additional Board members with specific expertise to guide and support our work.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic, committed, and passionate about dog welfare. Whether you are an experienced trustee or looking to take on your first board role, we can provide the support you need to succeed.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas:

• Treasurer: A qualified accountant providing expert guidance to the Board in financial matters.

• Land & Property: Expertise in land ownership, property development, or land surveying to advise on strategic decisions regarding our land assets.

• Retail: Experience in retail, ideally charity retail and expansion, to support our Head of Retail in growing our retail operations.

• Fundraising: A fundraising expert to support our Head of Fundraising and Marketing, with a particular focus on AI innovation, social platforms, and emerging technologies.

• Legal: A qualified lawyer or solicitor.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Helping to shape the strategic direction of the charity.

• Providing guidance and oversight including in your area of expertise.

• Ensuring the charity operates in line with its mission, values, and legal responsibilities.

• Supporting and challenging the executive team to drive continuous improvement.

• Attending Board meetings (hybrid, with one in-person meeting per year).

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in a respected charity that is making a real difference in dog welfare.

• Use your expertise to support a cause you’re passionate about.

• Work alongside a dedicated team in a hybrid role that fits around your existing commitments.

Opportunity to join The Restart Project’s Board of Trustees

As we embark on implementing our newly formed strategy, we are looking for a treasurer who can support us by connecting our ambitious goals with financial realities, as well as new trustees to join our board.

Our vision is by 2035, we’ve helped to end the throwaway production and consumption of electrical products. With systemic support, repair and reuse is easier, cheaper and more rewarding for all.

Who are we looking for?

Having trustees with a mix of backgrounds, approaches and perspectives leads to better decision-making. We believe that a governance and accountability structure enriched by multiple voices and intersectional expertise, leads to more thoughtful, informed, just and liberatory strategies, decisions, and practices.

If you are interested in applying for a trustee position, but do not meet the full criteria as outlined in the person specification, or at early stages of your career, we will provide the necessary mentorship from other board members.

We especially encourage applications from young people and others underrepresented in tech and environmental sectors, and from those passionate about what we do.

Responsibilities as a treasurer

• Ensuring that proper processes and procedures exist for assuring all financial records, decisions and delegations are maintained
• Oversee the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts
• Oversee the preparation of the annual budget
• Ensuring the reserves policy is viable
• Ensuring the charity complies with relevant laws and regulations (eg SORP)
• Ensuring the trustee board is aware of financial duties and responsibilities

Treasurer person specification:

• Fully qualified chartered accountant / financial qualifications and charity finance experience
• The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences
• A commitment to Restarts vision, mission and values
• Willingness to devote the time and effort needed to fulfil the role
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and to contributing to a positive working culture 

Responsibilities as a board member

• Contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the charity, setting overall strategy and policy, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• Ensure the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuing its objectives
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity
• Safeguard the good name and values of the charity
• Declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a trustee
• Be collectively responsible for the actions of the charity and other trustees
• Participate in other tasks as arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising etc.
• Attend meetings and read papers in preparation for the meeting
• Keep informed about the activities of the charity and wider issues which affect its work
• Be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis 

Further information is available about both the treasurer and trustee role in the job specifications available on our website.

A special opportunity has arisen to be instrumental in shaping the future for Wimbledon and Putney Commons.  Do you have the drive, enthusiasm and experience to take on this important charity trustee role? 

This is a Ministerial Appointment to the Board of Conservators by the Secretary of State for the Home Office under Section 12 of the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871. 

The Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators (WPCC) ensure that Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath and Putney Lower Common are managed and conserved in accordance with the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871, and their legal obligations as Trustees of a registered charity. We are a non-political organisation, dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Commons.

The Commons comprise around 1,140 acres of countryside in London, designated as a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation with approximately 80 percent designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The open space can be enjoyed for exercise and recreation and attracts large numbers of visitors. The Commons are also home to many sporting facilities including some 48 acres of playing fields used for rugby, football and cricket, has 16 miles of horse rides, and a golf course. 

We are looking for someone with drive, enthusiasm and an appropriate balance of skills to complement the experience within the existing Board. An interest or experience of nature conservation and recreational open spaces would be beneficial. 

To ensure an appropriate balance of skills and experience within the Board, it would be particularly advantageous if applicants were able to demonstrate skills and experience of finance, income generation and fundraising. The initial appointment is for a three-year term, which may be extended by further three-year terms. It is desirable that applicants are able to demonstrate experience in being part of a multi-disciplinary Board of Trustees and will uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life (the Nolan Principals). 

For further information on how to apply, please download the Candidate Brief and Information Pack for this challenging but rewarding role.

The closing date for returned applications is 10am on 21 April 2025.  Interviews for the post will take place in early May 2025.

Alternatively, the Candidate Brief and Information pack can be downloaded from our website.

Join Our Board of Trustees - Make a Lasting Impact!

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have skills and experience to help shape the future of a growing charity? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees.

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in guiding our strategic direction, ensuring good governance, and supporting our mission to support all babies and children having a healthy and happy start. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from individuals with any of the following skills/experience personally or professionally:

• Lived experience of HENRY, either as a parent/carer or practitioner

• Digital technology and its use in advancing the work of an organisation

• Family support/parenting

• Legal 

• Fundraising

No previous Trustee experience required. We provide induction and ongoing support to help you thrive in your role.

For more details and information on how to apply please read the recruitment pack.

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.

Are you a passionate advocate for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their families?

Do you want to play a pivotal role in helping our organisation to move forward as we become a registered charity?

Then we’d love to hear from you!

Our Voice are the parent carer forum for the London Borough of Enfield – a parent-led organisation whose work supports the families of children and young people aged 0 -25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, living or attending school in our borough.

We are currently in the process of applying to become a Registered Charity (Charitable Incorporated Organisation or CIO). This is a really important step to enable us to continue to grow and develop so that we can effectively support the families of Enfield.

We are seeking our first three trustees ready for our registration, and to help us ensure the good governance of our organisation once the registration has been completed. Trustees will play an absolutely critical role in helping us to move forward.

Might be Interested?

If you think you might like to apply to become one of the first three Our Voice trustees, please have a look at our Trustee information pack, trustee role description and introduction to Our Voice. If you would like to go ahead with an application please complete our application form including a personal statement setting out why you are interested in the role, what skills and experience you bring, and any other relevant information.   

Tonic is expanding and we are recruiting for several new trustees to join our board.

Tonic is keen to hear from potential trustees who feel excited for our vision for the future and are particularly interested to hear from applicants with expertise in the following areas:

• Business, innovation and commercial thinking
• Data and measuring impact
• PR, marketing and communications

Please visit the 'jobs' page on our website or read the recruitment pack to find out more.

WECAN is looking for trustees for our unique charity based in Hexham. We provides short break care for children, young people and adults with mild, moderate and complex needs, severe learning disabilities, spectrum disorders and sensory impairment. We aim to provide this care in the community mainly but not exclusively through leisure activities.

The charity was founded almost 30 years ago and many children have grown up with us and now form part of our adult's section. What started out as a holiday club has become a vital support service and respite for the families and carers. Fun is at the heart of what we do, and regular activities include swimming, bowling, cinema, arts and crafts. In the summer we go further afield to venues such as Beamish, Raby Castle, Digger land and many more.

We are a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

Who are we Looking for?

We are looking to recruit 3 three trustees to join the team that oversees the work of WECAN. No previous Trustee experience is necessary but those with experience of social care, HR or legal would be especially welcome.

As a trustee, you are in a position to shape the future of WECAN and enhance the lives of the families and those we serve.

You will be given training on the role of a trustee and undergo a series of checks to ensure your suitability for the role.

The position of a trustee is voluntary, we meet 4 times per year plus the AGM and the time commitment is around 3 hours per month. Meetings are normally held in central Hexham and any out-of-pocket expenses would be reimbursed.

In this, our 30th Anniversary year, Frantic Assembly is seeking people to join our Board who share our mission and values, care about the next generation of theatre makers, and who believe in the transformative effect of the arts.

We are looking to recruit three new trustees to join our Board, particularly seeking to enlist Trustees with the following specific skills and experience:

• Finance: proven experience in financial management and accounting. The chosen individual would be expected to join, and after a short introductory phase, to chair the Board's Finance, HR and Risk sub-committee. Knowledge of charity finance, accounting and regulation would be an advantage
• Education and Arts Policy: familiarity with current arts education policy and/or development of drama teaching in formal education, including in secondary and/or FE and/or HE settings.
• Digital and Marketing: experience in digital production and/or distribution or online/social media marketing.

Please note: we are looking to recruit three trustees, and so we are not expecting candidates to be able to tick all of the above boxes.

More information about the role and responsibilities, what does it take to be a Trustee and what you can gain from being a Trustee are included in the recruitment pack. 

We have a fantaastic opportunity for you to join our Board of Trustees in a growing and expanding organisation that makes a difference in the lives of women and girls, preventing exploitation and trafficking and advocating for a life of freedom, dignity and empowerment.

Emerge Worldwide is a humanitarian organisation whose purpose is to advocate and raise awareness against sexual exploitation and sex trafficking, focused on women and girls. Our activities provide interventions, tools and resources in prevention work, as we seek to end it everywhere. 

We help and support those suffering trauma, and who are victims of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking and empower survivors of this horrific crime, to go on and live independent successful lives.

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. 

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees, who will partner with us in our dedication and fight to combatting this heinous crime. We are keen to receive your application if you have human rights, fundraising, or sexual exploitation / sex trafficking experience.

We are keen to receive applications with experience in any of the following areas:

• human rights

• fundraising / income generation

• asylum seekers / refugees

• sexual exploitation / sex trafficking

Your experience will help to support Emerge Worldwide to engage in high-level discussions and actions, which will position and promote our voice and impact, create positive change within the humanitarian and modern slavery sectors and deliver on our purpose to end sexual exploitation and sex trafficking everywhere.

Duties

• Support and provide advice on Emerge Worldwide’s purpose, vision, mission, goals and activities. 

• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.

• Oversee Emerge Worldwide’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress. 

• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.

• Keep abreast of changes in Emerge Worldwide’s operating environment.

• Contribute to regular reviews of Emerge Worldwide’s own governance. Attend Board meetings and adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.

• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Emerge Worldwide’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.

• Contribute to the broader promotion of Emerge Worldwide’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

Personal skills and qualities

• Enthusiasm and commitment to Emerge Worldwide vision, mission, purpose and work.

• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.

• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member with good governance.

• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussions. 

• Good independent judgement.

• A strong personal commitment to equality and diversity.

• Willingness to lead according to our values.

• Fulfilling the criteria of a charity trustee the essential trustee 

Terms of office

• Trustees are appointed for a minimum of 2 years of office

• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Time commitment

• Attending quarterly Board meetings annually - currently meetings are held remotely.

• Trustees are encouraged to attend all staff in-person meetings which run 3 times annually plus any relevant training days.

You will be part of a professional, friendly and skilled Board of Trustees.

We are a welcoming organisation, dedicated to creating a positive and engaging experience where you’ll feel valued, inspired, and empowered to bring your ideas to life.

Apply and help us end sexual exploitation and sex trafficking for good!

Application:

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your motivation for the role and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. 

If you do have any questions, our HR Manager can arrange to speak with you or communicate with you by email.

Please note that we will request references, and a DBS check will be required due to the nature of our work.

We have an opportunity for an individual, ideally, with governance experience who has an interest in safeguarding or would like to learn about and oversee safeguarding.  The role is voluntary and unpaid. We are seeking to appoint a Trustee who has a desire to join our committed and supportive Trust Board to make a real contribution to the shaping and future of Chesham Grammar School.  Our vision and values are firmly located at the centre of everything we do. 

No previous experience in an educational environment is necessary although other previous experience aligned to the requirements of this role will be desirable.