Trustee volunteer roles
Herts Disability Sports Foundation is where everyone (absolutely everyone!) is empowered to experience the joys of belonging, achieving and physical activity. Through our diverse activities, individuals become functionally fitter, but also develop self-esteem, confidence and life skills as they connect with and belong to a safe community of others like them. And we have a lot of fun!
We operate in Hertfordshire and are now being recognised across the county as a source of expertise for disability sport and physical activity - from our track record, the skills of our staff and our open commitment to ‘practise what we preach’ on a daily basis.
HDSF believes that quality of life can be improved through involvement in sports and physical activity opportunities - and that everyone should have access to these benefits. The Charity exists to provide support, education, training and the opportunity to take part in sporting activities for individuals who struggle to access sport and physical activity - to improve physical health and wellbeing.
Following our recent skills audit, the Board would like to appoint a Trustee with Human Resources skills and experience to challenge and support the Board and Senior Management Team. We plan to expand our services across the county over the coming years and are looking for a Trustee who will share their skills and enthusiasm to support and drive our strategy, as well as broadening the diversity of thinking on our Board. Above all, our Trustees should be passionate about what HDSF is striving to achieve.
We aim to be an inclusive organisation, and welcome applications from anyone interested in supporting our purpose, particularly from those who have lived experience of disability (either personally or through their role as a parent/carer) and/or the sectors of our community which are often under-represented on charity boards.
In return, we offer the opportunity to join a diverse and lively Board of Trustees. We each bring a different set of skills to the Board (which we think is a real positive) and we try to ensure that each Trustee has the opportunity to make a difference to HDSF, using their personal and professional skills, in a way that is both enjoyable and personally rewarding.
Charitable Activities
We are a relatively small charity (CIO with 7 permanent staff) working to support adults and children in Hertfordshire to participate in recreational sporting activities, with a focus on those with physical and/or learning disabilities. We aim to provide and support opportunities in sports and physical activity that can be accessed by everyone, whether it be through participation, volunteering, coaching or education in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
We offer a fully inclusive service across three key programme areas; Community activities, Bikes without Barriers and our hub for outdoor activities at Stanborough Park. Working with a diverse range of partners (including Day Services, special schools and community groups) and individuals, providing cycling opportunities for young people and adults, community fitness sessions in a variety of locations, weekly activity sessions at Stanborough for young people and adults (including watersports), and holidays session for children with physical or learning disabilities and their siblings. Our activities include cycling, boxercise, keep fit, paddleboarding, bell boating and much more – each activity is adapted to the needs of the individual without any assumptions about what they can and cannot do.
In addition, we work in partnership with a number of different agencies across Hertfordshire, including Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership, to provide training and advice on how to make physical activities accessible to all.
About the role of Trustee
HDSF Trustees meet face to face 5 times per year (usually in the Hatfield area); 4 Board meetings and one full day for teambuilding and strategic planning. We also have online meetings in the intervening months for training or a briefing on a specific topic. Trustees are also encouraged to visit HDSF activities at least once a year.
Salary: This is a voluntary role although HDSF will refund reasonable travel and subsistence expenses and all work-related expenses.
Hours:A minimum commitment of 4-8 hours per month.
HDSF Trustees serve for a three year term with the potential to serve for 2 terms at a maximum.
Role Purpose:
Trustees play an essential role in the governance of any charity, as they;
- approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation,
- oversee HDSF’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,
- provide support and challenge to the Charity Director in the exercise of their delegated authority,
- keep abreast of changes in HDSF’s operating environment,
- attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions,
- use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect HDSF’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests,
- contribute to the broader promotion of HDSF’s objects, aims and reputation by applying skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts, and
- ensure the charity complies with its governing document, charity law and statutory requirements.
No previous experience of being a Trustee is required. All new Trustees are supported through an induction programme and are expected to complete specialist training covering the role and responsibilities of trustees as part of their induction, as well as a programme of ongoing training for all Trustees. In addition, the Charity Commission has 2 excellent guides on the role of Trustees; Essential Guide and What’s Involved.
Person Specification
We are currently looking for a Trustee with expertise and experience in Human Resources, as identified through our latest Trustee Skills Audit. In addition to the key skills for a Trustee (below), the ideal candidate would have a CIPD qualification as well as a number of years’ experience in a generalist role or across a number of HR specialisms.
The Trustee Board welcome all applications from people with relevant skills and experience and are particularly interested in receiving applications from those who have lived experience of disability (either personally or through their role as a parent/carer) and/or the sectors of our community which are often under-represented on charity boards.
The ideal candidate would have;
- Commitment to the vision and aims of HDSF and the willingness to devote the necessary time and effort,
- The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring their skills and expertise can be shared with the Board,
- A willingness to contribute fully to Board discussions and work effectively as a team,
- An ability to challenge in a constructive manner,
- Strategic planning and analysis skills,
- Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis,
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
In return, we offer the opportunity to join a diverse and lively Board of Trustees. We are passionate about HDSF and have a keen interest in the disability community and physical activity. We each bring a different set of skills to the Board (which we think is a real positive) and we try to ensure that each Trustee has the opportunity to make a difference to HDSF, using their personal and professional skills. We aim to be open, honest and supportive in our dealings with each other and with staff – balancing the role of critical friend with supporting the Senior Management team. And we recognise that all Trustees are volunteers – enjoying being a Trustee, feeling confident in your role and being able to make a difference are important to us and, we hope, to you.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to providing equal opportunities and our policy is to ensure that no job Applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment, particularly on the grounds of sex, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
- We have designed this application process to help us select the best candidate for the job and to eliminate the possibility of discrimination.
A trustee is required to act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to the charity and must always bear the interests of HDSF in mind. Section 72(1) of the Charities Act 1993 disqualifies anyone who:
- has been convicted of an offence involving deception or dishonesty, unless the conviction is spent
- is an un-discharged bankrupt
- has previously been removed from trusteeship of a charity by the court or the Charity Commissioners
- is under a disqualification order under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986
It is an offence to act as a charity trustee while disqualified unless the Charity Commission has given a waiver under section 72(4) of the Charities Act 1993.
Application Process:
Please apply by sending a copy of your CV with a covering letter to Sine Bates, Chief Operating Officer.
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Skaped is excited to announce that we are recruiting at least two new Trustees to join our current Board! We are particularly interested in people with a background in HR, community organisers, fundraising, and business development/or social entrepreneurship, and those with a strong passion for social justice.
Our Board currently consists of three trustees dedicated to guiding and overseeing the organisation. We are now looking for new board members who want to see Skaped expand its ambitious plans for the future. As a trustee, you will play a key role in ensuring we stay true to our core values: Creativity, Inclusivity, Intersectionality, Community Empowerment, Empathy, and Social Justice. If you resonate with our values, please apply today!
We are striving to be unconventional, creating an organisation that prioritises care and acceptance both within our activism and general workspace. We aim to be prominent and committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse organisation. We welcome applications from individuals from all walks of life, particularly those who have lived experiences of the migration system, racism, sexism, and/or marginalisation in any form.
As a member of the Skaped Board, you will be expected to champion the Skaped values and support our senior team leaders as we begin the next chapter of our journey.
About Skaped:
Skaped is an East-London community-led Artivist organisation that encourages young people to engage with community building and social change through the creative arts. As an organisation, we run relatable creative workshops, educational programmes and art projects for 11-30-year-olds mainly from marginalised communities. Our programmes have sparked conversations surrounding societal change, decolonisation, gender equality, gentrification, migration, anti-discrimination, and the like.
Job Responsibilities
- A trustee must comply with he charity's governing document and the law
- Support the development and provide support for the CEO and Team in the running of SKAPED
- Review and approve the organisation's annual and financial report
- Keep accurate records and provide periodic accounting to the beneficiaries
- Champion Skaped’s vision, mission, and values, driving the organization forward.
- Contribute ideas and help implement new systems, policies, and processes
- Advocate for creativity, inclusivity, and community-driven change.
Job Requirements
- An understanding of working with a founder who is still involved in the organisation's delivery.
- Commitment to Skaped policies and procedures.
- Understands the value of art and how this can lead to community and societal change
- Who possesses a good understanding of working with young people, especially in deprived areas
- Skaped is a women-led organisation, so we're looking for someone who has a strong commitment to supporting and championing the Skaped community of women: (by women, we mean anyone who ever self-identifies as such, be they cis, trans, non-binary, or gender fluid!)
Desirable Qualities:
- Previous experience of being a Trustee
- Experience working with small grassroots, creative community organisations and/or in social justice and community organising
- To be willing to be a main contact for HR-related enquiries
- Commitment to supporting Skaped’s business plan
- Desire to commit to further learning and development opportunities as a Trustee
For more details about the recruitment packs and the application form, please follow the link to our website below.
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Are you passionate about supporting young people and giving back to your community?
Whether you have experience in fundraising, governance, building corporate partnerships, or simply a willingness to get involved and make a difference – we’d love to hear from you!
About us
We’re part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, a national youth organisation empowering 12- to 20-year-olds through flying, adventure training, sports, and leadership development.
West Mercian Wing supports over 900 cadets across 27 Squadrons in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, the Black Country, and overseas in Cyprus.
Each squadron has a Civilian Welfare Committee, a team of trustees who support the squadron by overseeing governance, fundraising, and building community partnerships. Trustees are vital in ensuring squadrons can continue providing incredible opportunities for cadets.
Squadrons in this sector
- 124 (Hereford City) Squadron, Suvla Barracks Army Reserve Centre, Harold Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2QX
- 1002 (Ross-on-Wye) Squadron, Alton Lane, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5NB
- 151 (Leominster) Squadron, 115 Bridge Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8DZ
Why become a trustee?
Volunteering as a trustee isn’t just about helping others - it’s about growing yourself too!
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Gain valuable experience in leadership, governance, and fundraising.
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Expand your network and become part of a supportive team.
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Make a lasting difference to young people in your community.
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Shape the future of an organisation with a rich legacy.
What’s involved?
Meetings are structured but friendly, typically every three months for around two hours. A typical agenda includes:
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Updates from the Chairperson, Treasurer, and Squadron Commander
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Funding requests and financial decisions
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Future planning, upcoming events, and key priorities
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Opportunities to contribute based on your skills and interests
Beyond meetings, involvement is flexible depending on your availability and expertise.
What we’re looking for
We welcome all backgrounds and skill levels, but we’d particularly love to hear from those with experience in:
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Fundraising
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Governance & charity compliance
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Corporate partnerships
No military background or youth work experience is required—just enthusiasm, reliability, and a passion for making a difference!
Opportunities for progression
Trustees can take on leadership roles within their squadron, support squadrons at sector or wing level, or even contribute to regional and national RAF Air Cadets governance. Some trustees also transition into squadron volunteer roles, working directly with cadets.
To join us, you’ll need to
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Be 20 years or older
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Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
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Attend an evening meeting every three months (varies by squadron)
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Bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to support young people.
Typical joining process:
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Submit an expression of interest.
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We’ll invite you to visit your chosen squadron to learn more.
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Complete a simple online application if invited.
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Undergo a DBS and basic security check.
This process usually takes a few weeks, depending on availability and checks.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re excited about supporting young people and helping your local squadron thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
Registered Charity
11 - 20
The RAF Air Cadets offer young people exciting opportunities for personal and professional development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ABOUT SPRINGBOARD
Springboard Youth Academy supports refugee and asylum-seeking young people who have recently arrived in the UK to help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. By combining participatory learning, life skills and holistic support into action-packed weekend, half-term and summer programming, we work to bridge the gap in support for young people left behind by the mainstream school system.
As educators and youth workers with years of experience working to offset the challenges these young people face, we launched a programme that helps young people develop their English language and self-advocacy skills whilst addressing their social and wellbeing needs, preparing them for mainstream education and helping them rebuild their lives in the UK.
We do this by providing interactive and engaging programming that combines English learning, life skills and practical and emotional strategies for young people on their journey to independence and adulthood.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a Chair to work with the Board of Trustees and Director to oversee Springboard's operations and strategic direction. We're looking for someone who thinks strategically and creatively, enjoys working collaboratively and wants to make a significant contribution to Springboard Youth Academy’s future, as well as the wider education and migration landscape.
We’re looking for people who share our love of high quality and participatory education, as well as our commitment to supporting and platforming displaced young people. We're keen to meet people who can bring skills, knowledge and both professional and lived experience that will help us continue to refine our delivery and grow.
We are committed to nurturing a board that is representative, inclusive, anti-racist and commited to actively challenging the hostile environment and violent border regimes across all its work. We are interested in hearing from individuals with experience in governance, as well as those new to Trustee positions. We particularly encourage applications from those with personal experience of forced migration and leaving care.
Responsibilities of the Chair include:
- Providing leadership for the Board of Trustees in their role of setting the strategy and policies for the organisation
- Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and setting the agendas
- Chairing and facilitating board meetings
- Monitoring that decisions taken at board meetings are implemented
- Representing the organisation at appropriate events, meetings or functions
- Liaising with the Director on organisational activity and providing support as appropriate
Qualities:
- Strategic thinking
- Excellent communication skills
- Confidence and a willingness to speak their mind and ask challenging questions
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Understanding of the wider political landcape, abolitionist perspectives and commitment to challenging the hostile environment
- Independent judgment
- Commitment to making meetings inclusive and welcoming to Trustees with all levels of experience
- Advocacy and networking skills to help us build new relationships
- Willingness to offer expertise, skills and personal insight to support us
- Passion for championing work that centres newly arrived young people
TIME COMMITMENT
In line with all charities, Trustees are unpaid volunteers. Trustees must be able to commit to attending quarterly Board meetings and making time to read paperwork in advance of Board meetings. As a small charity, our resources are limited and Trustees are also asked to actively contribute their skills in relevant areas. As a guideline, Trustees must be prepared to offer a minimum of two hours per month to the charity.
As Chair, you will be required to support with annual reporting to the charity commission, plan the agenda for board meetings and provide intermittent support to the Director. We also require new Trustees to spend one day on site during one of our programmes to get a feel for the work, as well as undertake Trustee and Safeguarding training, within the first three months of starting the role. Board meetings are currently held virtually, and, where possible, are arranged at least two months ahead. On occasion, Trustees will be required to respond by email or phone in relation to issues that arise outside of Board meetings. Travel costs will be covered if they are a barrier.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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URBAN YOUTH - VOLUNTEER WITH US!
New Start-Up - New Beginning - Endless Opportunities
Are you passionate about making a difference and shaping the future of young people? Urban Youth is seeking dedicated and visionary individuals to join our board as Trustees. In this role, you’ll provide strategic guidance and oversight to ensure Urban Youth achieves its mission of empowering young people across London.
In this role, you will:
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Provide Strategic Leadership, to help set Urban Youth’s vision, goals, and priorities, ensuring alignment with the needs of young people and the community.
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Ensure Good Governance, to oversee Urban Youth’s operations, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding policies and charity law.
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Support Financial Sustainability, to monitor budgets and financial performance, ensuring resources are managed effectively to achieve our mission.
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Advocate for Urban Youth, to act as an ambassador for Urban Youth, representing Urban Youth at events and within the community to raise awareness and build support.
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Bring Expertise and Insight, to share your skills, experience, and perspectives to strengthen Urban Youth’s impact and effectiveness.
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Champion Diversity and Inclusion, to promote an inclusive approach to decision-making and ensure Urban Youth reflects the diversity of the community it serves.
We're Urban Youth
Urban Youth is an exciting and vibrant new start-up youth work organisation based in London, passionate about empowering London's youth to get involved, discover their path, and shape their destiny. Our vibrant community organisation is dedicated to uplifting young people through engaging, impactful youth work activities that inspire growth, connection, and self-discovery.
JOIN US AT URBAN YOUTH
Get Involved | Discover YOUR Path | Shape YOUR Destiny
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About the role
British Scouting Overseas wishes to appoint two trustees, to serve for an initial term of three years, starting in September 2025. Our trustee board provides collective leadership and oversight of the charity, and supports our volunteers who deliver our programme to young people around the world.
The Trustee Board’s role is to support our volunteer line managers, through the Area Lead Volunteer and Area Chair, so that they can be as successful as possible in their role of supporting leadership teams to deliver our programme.
You may be of any nationality and live in any part of the world – the only condition is that you are willing and able to carry out the duties of a trustee and to bring a constructive and independent-minded approach to the role. We are keen to include younger adults in the team.
About British Scouting Overseas (BSO)
BSO is a part of the UK Scout Association with headquarters in Gilwell Park, London. BSO members have access to the same resources, support and programme as UK based Scout groups. BSO exists to support British families living overseas in the provision of a UK Scouting programme to expatriate British children and to several British Overseas Territories.
We aim to ensure that all our members have the opportunity to feel and experience high quality UK Scouting whilst providing support and advice to adult members no matter where they are in the world. BSO undertakes Scouting activities in a safe and secure environment with flexibility to adapt to both local customs and guidelines set out within The Scout Association's policies and rules.
BSO operates 57 Scout Groups, 22 Explorer Units and 3 Scout Networks, with an impressive 2,997 young people supported by 936 adult volunteer leaders across 30 countries around the world.
Whilst most adult volunteer members are delivering programme activities with our young people, many volunteers are also based in the UK offering support, training, mentoring, governance and resources in a variety of different roles from trustee to marketing and event support to skills assessors.
BSO is fully inclusive and open to all who share our fundamental values. BSO exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
The BSO Trustee Board
The Trustee Board’s role is to support our volunteer line managers, through the Area Lead Volunteer and Area Chair, so that they can do their role of supporting leadership teams to provide a great programme for young people.
The Trustee Board is responsible for supporting Scouting in BSO in the following areas:
- Following the rules of the organisation
- Insuring people, property and equipment
- Managing the money
- Fundraising, recruitment and any other support needed, so that Scouting can operate
- Providing Scouting safely
- Connecting Scouting with the local community and supporting it to grow
- Involving young people in decision making
- Meeting the requirements for the BSO Scout Council of the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR)
- Making decisions about opening, closing and merging of sections and units at the BSO Scout Council level
- Appointment of new volunteers at the BSO Scout Council level
What experience do I need to be a BSO trustee?
You may be of any nationality and live in any part of the world – the only condition is that you are willing and able to carry out the duties of a trustee.
The main requirement is a commitment to Scout values and willingness to do the best you can to help the Board carry out their role. It’s a bonus if you can bring some personal skills or experience in a particular area, such as any of the following:
- Administration and meeting management
- Data protection - policy and practice
- Development planning in a voluntary group
- Finance and budgeting - oversight
- Governance
- Media and public affairs
- Risk management - policy and practice
- Safety - policy and practice
The role of trustee is a volunteer one, but reasonable authorised expenses may be claimed.
Trustees serve for three years terms, up to a maximum of nine years, after which they must stand down.
Trustees may only be appointed if they are not disqualified under UK law from being a trustee of a registered charity. Successful candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming that they are not disqualified.
There is some mandatory online training for our trustees.
The Board meets four times a year, plus the annual general meeting. There are additional ad hoc meetings from time to time. Meetings are held online via Microsoft Teams.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We're Scouts and everyone is welcome here. Every week, we help almost half a million people aged 4-25 develop skills for life.
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We are looking for a dynamic and innovative fundraising specialist individual with drive and passion that aligns with the purpose of The Iolanthe Midwifery Trust to join our Board of Trustees. As a proven fundraising specialist, you will work in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, The Executive Director and the Philanthropy Officer as we roll out our fundraising strategy.The Fundraising Trustee will sit on the Board as well as The Finance and Fundraising sub committees.
Iolanthe has an endowment fund which provides some of the income needed each year to fund awards. As part of our 3 year strategy we will diversity our income streams and focus on the following areas
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Individual
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Legacies
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Philanthropy/Corporates
We have recently appointed a Philanthropy Officer who is working to roll out our fundraising strategy and have a legacy consultant working with us to develop this area further.
Key responsibilities for fundraising lead trustee
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Oversight of Fundraising Strategy
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Digital fundraising
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Support with dealing with Donors
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Support with Fundraising Events/Event Management
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Identification and support with HNW/Philanthropic Fundraising
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CSR
Meetings:
The Board meets three times a year in March, June and October. All but 1 meeting (October combined AGM/Board meeting/Award event) are held remotely. Meetings generally last no longer than 2 hours and with the exception of the October meetings are held on a weekday evening.
The Finance sub committee meets remotely 3 times a year approximately 10 days ahead of the Board meetings.
The Fundraising sub committee will meet remotely and feed through to the main Board meetings.
Fundraising trustee - this is what we need from you
Proven experience of executing successful fundraising campaigns, who can provide support with the following key areas:
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Strategy development: Working with the Board of Trustees, Executive Director and Philanthropy Officer to help shape an effective fundraising strategy, fostering long-term sustainability and growth in line with our values
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Strategy execution: Support as necessary the process of fund identification
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Partnership Development: Targeted and strategic identification of partnerships to advance our goals and support to manage key stakeholders
Registered Charity
1 - 5
Our mission is to increase the number of midwives and student midwives supported by our sustainably and ethically financed annual awards programme
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This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about supporting young people and giving back to your community?
Whether you have experience in fundraising, governance, building corporate partnerships, or simply a willingness to get involved and make a difference – we’d love to hear from you!
About us
We’re part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, a national youth organisation empowering 12- to 20-year-olds through flying, adventure training, sports, and leadership development.
West Mercian Wing supports over 900 cadets across 27 Squadrons in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, the Black Country, and overseas in Cyprus.
Each squadron has a Civilian Welfare Committee, a team of trustees who support the squadron by overseeing governance, fundraising, and building community partnerships. Trustees are vital in ensuring squadrons can continue providing incredible opportunities for cadets.
Squadrons in this sector
- 223 (Halesowen) Squadron, 27 King Street, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3SU
- 347 (Dudley) Squadron, Army Reserve Centre, 5 Vicar Street, King Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 8RH
- 451 (Stourbridge) Squadron, Army Reserve Centre, Old Swinford Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2LQ
- 2488 (Kingswinford) Squadron, Rear of Kingswinford Health Centre car park, off Standhills Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands DY6 8DN
Why become a trustee?
Volunteering as a trustee isn’t just about helping others - it’s about growing yourself too!
-
Gain valuable experience in leadership, governance, and fundraising.
-
Expand your network and become part of a supportive team.
-
Make a lasting difference to young people in your community.
-
Shape the future of an organisation with a rich legacy.
What’s involved?
Meetings are structured but friendly, typically every three months for around two hours. A typical agenda includes:
-
Updates from the Chairperson, Treasurer, and Squadron Commander
-
Funding requests and financial decisions
-
Future planning, upcoming events, and key priorities
-
Opportunities to contribute based on your skills and interests
Beyond meetings, involvement is flexible depending on your availability and expertise.
What we’re looking for
We welcome all backgrounds and skill levels, but we’d particularly love to hear from those with experience in:
-
Fundraising
-
Governance & charity compliance
-
Corporate partnerships
No military background or youth work experience is required—just enthusiasm, reliability, and a passion for making a difference!
Opportunities for progression
Trustees can take on leadership roles within their squadron, support squadrons at sector or wing level, or even contribute to regional and national RAF Air Cadets governance. Some trustees also transition into squadron volunteer roles, working directly with cadets.
To join us, you’ll need to
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Be 20 years or older
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Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
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Attend an evening meeting every three months (varies by squadron)
-
Bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to support young people.
Typical joining process:
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Submit an expression of interest.
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We’ll invite you to visit your chosen squadron to learn more.
-
Complete a simple online application if invited.
-
Undergo a DBS and basic security check.
This process usually takes a few weeks, depending on availability and checks.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re excited about supporting young people and helping your local squadron thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
Registered Charity
11 - 20
The RAF Air Cadets offer young people exciting opportunities for personal and professional development.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Trustee for Wokingham Pride
Do you want to support and increase the effectiveness of our LGBTQ+ charity?
You could be a trustee for Wokingham Pride, our family & disability-friendly organisation
Wokingham Pride is a small, grassroots Pride charity, and we are growing. We are here for support to the LGBTQ+ community in the Wokingham Borough area all year round, and run an annual, family-friendly event in Wokingham town centre. That event is free, and everyone who supports the aims of Pride is welcome. We have a particular aim of being accessible to people with a disability or are neurodiverse, and to younger members of the community, along with their families, obviously all within a LGBTQ+ focus.
We have grown Pride from very small beginnings in 2019, registered as a charity in 2024 and expect to run a slightly larger event in 2025, with a team of volunteers to spread the workload, and a well-governed organisation to support them.
Wokingham Pride is looking for more trustees to oversee our Governance and build our strategic vision. Now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, we will turnover ~£2.5k this year, with hope to at least double that in the next few years.
The role and what we are looking for in a new trustee
Trustees are the people who make the top-level decisions for our charity.
Our Board includes people from the LGBTQ+ community, and we are looking for allies and supporters to join as new trustees, as well as more members of the LGBTQ+ community. All trustees must be trans-inclusive and have a strong empathy with our beneficiaries and our activities.
Although we’d welcome people without experience of charity or of trusteeship, we are also looking for those with some experience of charity Governance, in order to raise our understanding of, and performance as, a Registered Charity.
If you can think strategically and plan long-term, you have the primary skills needed by our trustees; you’ll need to be able to work collectively with other Board members.
We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We want to expand the diversity of our board, in all meanings of the word, and strongly welcome applications from people from less-represented groups.
The focus of a trustee is strategic, and trustees will not be expected to get directly involved in the organisation’s operations on a day-to-day basis; however, contact and liaison with our operational volunteers is expected.
We ask for up to eight hours of your time per month, which includes all meetings, discussions, etc. You will need access to digital communications, as much of our charity’s business is run that way.
How to apply
This appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer a no-obligation discussion by phone or video. A detailed Role Description and Skills Specification can be made available to you upon request.
You will need to be eligible to be a charity trustee, which we will explain. Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references.
Your CV or similar will be read by our existing trustees, and an interview offered as soon as mutually convenient.
I need to know more
Contact Mike Allen via Quick Apply below for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams/Zoom/phone)
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As part of our new strategy, we are looking to invite people with some or all of the following strategic NHS/Commissioning skills on to our Board of Trustees.
- Significant & strategic understanding of integrated care boards (ICBs),
- Understanding of the NHS funding landscape e.g. commissioning and/or NHS Trusts , personal health budgets
- Strategic incentives within the NHS e.g. Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and Health and Wellbeing Strategies
- The evidence and data that is important to the NHS when taking decisions on care pathways choice
You will offer your expertise and guidance in a period of learning, testing and growth for us.
You will bring your knowledge of best practice at both localised and national levels to help the newly formed Business Development team (focused on Music Services and Delivery) achieve targets.
Trustees on the relevant Committees (in this case the role would also sit on the Music Services Committee – MSC) hold the delegated authority responsibility on behalf of the board.Complete Trustee duties and role expectations are detailed in our Trustee recruitment pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Trustee Secretary also known as Secretary of Trustees
Commitment: 5 hours per month (approx.) which includes Board meetings.
Board meetings: Held 5 times a year both in-person and (a minimum of 2) online. One is also an ‘away day’
Contract type: Part-time
Location: Ideally located in the south of England and able to travel to Ox/Bucks/London region for board meetings.
Salary: Voluntary position. Travel expenses will be paid at 25p per mile.
Deadline for applications: 15th March 2025 (applications may close early so please apply asap)
About Been There:
Been There is a charity that uses an app to connect people aged 18 and over with a vetted and trained Mentor to help with any body image issues they may be experiencing. This gives them the opportunity to speak to someone who has ‘Been There’ themselves. Our Mentors are here to support, empower and, most importantly, listen.
About the role:
Been There is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join a small, supportive and dynamic team as a Trustee and Secretary of the board. Alongside relevant experience, you will also possess an ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritising multiple tasks, and will be a natural team player with excellent written and spoken English.
Main Responsibilities:
● To liaise with the chair and chief executive to plan, arrange and produce agendas and supporting papers for trustee meetings and for drafting the subsequent minutes
● To act as charity secretary and ensure that charity law, and regulatory requirements of reporting and public accountability are complied with
● Ensure that all meetings comply with the requirements of the governing document
● Arranging and administrating trustee meetings and any sub-committees in line with legal, and other regulatory requirements, and in accordance with the governing document
● Advise and guide the board on any legal and regulatory implications of the charity’s strategic plan
● Acting as the custodian of the governing document, in liaison with the trustees, reviewing its appropriateness and monitoring that the charity’s activities reflect the objects set out in the governing document. Also, to act as the holder of statutory registers and books, and other legal and important documents such as insurance policies
● Supporting the trustees in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, organising trustee induction and ongoing training
● Ensuring that trustee decisions are implemented in accordance with the charity’s governing document or other internal operational procedures
● Ensuring the charity’s stationery, including electronic communications (emails, websites etc.), orders, invoices, cheques and other relevant documents include all the details required under company law and, if applicable, charity law and/or VAT law
● Plan and prepare the committee meetings and AGM with others as appropriate (planning dates, booking rooms, sending out minutes and other papers
● Minute committee meetings or ensure another minute taker is available
● Accurately record decisions and actions in the minutes and report to the next committee meeting on the progress of actions and the result of decisions
● Taking ownership of the reviewing and updating of policies by the Trustees.
Person Specification
Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy with any body image issues and related mental health concerns. Experience, skills and expertise in charity law, an interest in the well-being of people combined with an in-depth understanding of our work and ambitions are particularly sought.
Knowledge, skills and understanding:
● Record keeping, information retrieval and dissemination of Management Committee data/documentation to the trustees and relevant parties
● Writing agendas and concise minutes
● Knowledge of Charity law and the voluntary sector
● Commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
● Preparedness to make recommendations to the board and a willingness to speak their mind with diplomacy
● An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
● An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
● Ability to organize time and work to deadlines.
To apply for the Trustee Secretary position at Been There, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
Thank you for your interest.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Been There is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
Further Information
Context – Being a Trustee
The Board of Trustees is jointly responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the integrity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, and legal and regulatory guidelines.
All trustees should also be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any aspect of the governance of the charity.
The statutory duties of a trustee are:
● To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document.
● To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
● To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in the pursuit of its objectives - the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.
● To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
● To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
● To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
● To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
● To protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds.
● If the organisation employs staff, appoint the CEO and monitor his or her performance.
In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:
● Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
● Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
● Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
● Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
● Trustees are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement at the time of joining the board.
● As well as the various statutory duties, any trustee should make full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board make good decisions.
To apply for the Trustee Secretary position at Been There, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
Thank you for your interest.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We are an app-based charity that connects people over 18 with a vetted and trained Mentor (who has also 'been there') to help with body image issues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Organisation
The Caldecott Foundation, based in Kent and Nottinghamshire, is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people who have faced challenging beginnings. With over a century of experience, they provide therapeutic residential care, foster families, and tailored education through their purpose-built schools, which support pupils with identified educational needs. Their schools offer a nurturing environment, with personalised learning, home tutoring, and weekly boarding options to help children thrive.
At the heart of their approach is the ‘Caldecott Relational Model’, which fosters secure, reparative relationships, ensuring that every child feels safe, supported, and valued. Their highly trained professionals, including therapists and educators, deliver therapeutic care and bespoke education, creating pathways to mainstream schooling where possible.
The Role:
The Chair of the Board plays a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership and ensuring effective governance for the Foundation. The primary purpose of the role is to guide the Board in making impactful decisions that align with the Foundation’s charitable objectives, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability. They will foster a collaborative and high-performing Board culture, support trustee development, and ensure strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders and partners. Acting as the Foundation’s ambassador, they will advocate for vulnerable children and young people, ensuring their needs remain central to the Foundation’s mission and operations.
Person Specification:
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in a senior Board role, with strong governance and strategic leadership skills.
- Expertise in managing the interface between executive and non-executive teams.
- Excellent communication, diplomacy, stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Strong integrity, independent judgement, and commitment to charitable values.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
Background in charity governance, business leadership, or professional services.
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About our charity
Everyone deserves to live their life to the full, with maximum choice and control. Our purpose is to make that a reality for young people with vision impairment and complex needs. They face a multitude of barriers because of the combined impact of a vision impairment with other disabilities and support needs. We enable each person to find their unique pathway towards their very best life, using our specialist expertise and knowledge.
Our charity is now looking to recruit new trustees to help shape this vital work.
Plans to develop our board
We are specifically seeking one or more trustees with a good knowledge and experience of adult social care. As well as the normal duties of a trustee, you would take a specific interest in our adult care service provision – St Davids House (residential care), Jigsaw (day service) and our Supported Living service. You would scrutinise the quality and operation of our care services for adults and offer advice and challenge to our staff team as a member of our Adult Care Advisory Committee. You will liaise closely with the Director of Care and Support.
You may have been a senior manager in an adult care service or have been a commissioning manager within the NHS for people with complex care needs. You will have a passion for great person-centred care. Experience of CQC would be an advantage.
The Board meets seven times a year and is also invited to all events and celebrations which is optional. Trustees are warmly encouraged to attend meetings in person, but if required can attend some meetings online. Expenses are paid for travel and overnight accommodation can be arranged for those not local to Devon.
Don’t have the time to become a full trustee?
Don’t have the time to become a full trustee? We also have a role of Advisory Member on all our committees. Advisors are appointed by the Board. This role allows us to access knowledge and experience about running a charity, specialist SEND education and adult social care, but you do not have to take on the full role and responsibility of a trustee. If you would be interested in finding out more about this role, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Martin James Foundation (MJF) is a global network of charitable organisations working with a shared vision of a world in which children grow up and thrive in safe and loving families.
Through our work, we strive to bring an end to institutional care for children, including orphanages, by engaging in family strengthening work and gatekeeping to prevent family separation, reunification and reintegration of children back into their families and communities when possible and facilitating family-based alternative care when it is necessary.
The Foundation is comprised of the following:
• MJF Global - utilises technical and financial resources generated by the Foundation to invest in partner organisations that support children and families in various countries, contributing to the global efforts in deinstitutionalising care practices.
• Key Assets - independent, non-profit fostering agencies in Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand delivering charitable services for children, families and communities.
The Role:
The Martin James Foundation is currently seeking a new Chairperson. This is an exciting time for the Foundation as we continue to deliver on our new Strategy. We are looking for an individual who will contribute to guiding the charity on its mission to support children and families around the world.
For the Chairperson role, we are hoping to attract candidates with the following:
- Required - Experience in a leadership capacity within the i) children’s social care sector, ideally foster care and/or family support services, ii) and/or in the provision of global development,
- Required – Time commitment – availability to prepare for and attend quarterly board meetings, quarterly sub-committee meetings and monthly CEO catch-ups (estimate 8hrs per month),
- Location – UK, or amenable to attend meetings within GMT working hours, and amenable to attending one face to face meeting per annum.
- Desirable – Local or national government engagement experience, such as securing and delivering contracts or lobbying for policy change,
- Desirable – Prior experience as a Charity Trustee (or non-UK equivalent), ideally as a Chair
Applications from people with experience in the practical, operational delivery of community and development projects, either in the UK or internationally, would be highly welcomed.
Board positions are voluntary, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed, and any training costs will be covered.
The Martin James Foundation strives to enable a diverse range of participation and contributions, and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. People with lived experience of alternative care, and from people outside of the UK are encouraged to apply.
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OVERVIEW
Trustees on the board assist the senior leaders to provide strategic direction and vision to support and enhance the teaching and learning of Chesham Grammar School students from Years 7 – 13. The Board holds executive leaders to account for the educational performance of CGS and in the future, any further schools joining the Trust. Trustees provide knowledge and experience in their relevant area of expertise to assist in the running of the Trust, which is equal to a medium-sized business.
KEY CHALLENGES
Over the next two years
- Continue to build a strong, strategic Trust Board to ensure the best outcomes for Chesham Grammar School
- Maintain and develop the wellbeing of all CGS students and staff
- Continue to improve the school environment to support learning and sustainability
- Ensure excellence in leadership and governance
FUTURE AIMS
The board seeks to secure exceptional outcomes and continued improvement in these areas:
- Safeguarding and wellbeing
- Attainment and progress
- Curriculum and planning
- Accountability through robust financial management and governance
- Quality assurance
- The school community – staff, students, and parents
TRUSTEE’S CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- To hold executive leaders to account for the educational performance of Chesham Grammar School and any school joining the Trust in future years
- To hold leaders to account for the financial performance of Chesham Grammar School and any school joining the Trust in future years
- To manage the business of the Trust and may exercise all necessary powers in compliance with the Trust’s charitable objectives, company, and charity law
PRINCIPLES OF THE ROLE
- Every trustee is expected to abide by the seven principles of public life set out by Lord Nolan: Selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership
TIME COMMITMENT
- The Trust Board meets four times per year and the ‘Finance, Audit and Premises’ committee meets termly alongside the ‘Curriculum and Standards’ Committee.
- Trustees are expected to attend the meetings of the Board and one committee. Whilst meetings may be on different days (to suit trustees’ availability) they will usually start at 5pm and last up to two hours. These meetings are always planned well in advance
- Link visits for specific areas of responsibility, such as safeguarding, will likely involve up to six hours per term.
- Overall, it is expected that trustees will need to devote around ten hours per month (on average) to Trust business. This will include reading documents ahead of meetings which can be done flexibly to suit individual requirements
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, you will need to email your CV and an expression of interest.
SHORTLISTING
Shortlisting will take place as soon after the closing date as possible.
INTERVIEW
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a meeting with the Chair of Trustees and the Headteacher.
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