Trustee Volunteer Roles

HELP US CREATE COMMUNITIES

The Art Ministry are looking for people to join our Board of Trustees

What we do

We are a well established and respected creative charity who believes that anyone can enjoy good mental health and wellbeing by engaging in creative activities.

We provide regular art and craft sessions for children and adults with a wide variety of needs.

We extend our reach by providing sessions for partners, including local schools, Southend in Sight, Sanctuary Housing and South Essex Homes.

We engage with the wider community by providing art and craft activities at local events, by offering volunteering and employment opportunities, and holding exhibitions.

Who we need

We need people with experience of finance, HR, fundraising, event management, digital engagement, PR, partnerships, and/or delivering creative services.

We need creative thinkers who can work collaboratively to provide the leadership that The Art Ministry needs to achieve its strategic objective of helping even more members of the local community improve their mental health and wellbeing by engaging in creative activities.

You will need to commit to at least 4 hours a month, including at least 4 trustee meetings a year.

If you have the skills, experience and time that we need then please get in touch.

You do not need previous board or senior management experience. We don’t expect any one person to meet all our needs!

What we will give you

We will validate your suitability for the role through an interview, reference and security checks.

We will provide you with an induction to The Art Ministry and appropriate training, software and memberships, to help you fulfil your role. We will reimburse your pre-agreed expenses.

You will have the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of The Art Ministry as well as ensure that it meets its day to day operational objectives and to network with others in the third sector.

The Art Ministry, Reg. Charity No.: 1108227, 1 Church Road, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2DQ

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.   

Asthma + Lung UK

Trustee

Unpaid – approximately 2 days per month

Asthma + Lung UK is dedicated to a world where everyone has healthy lungs. Through our campaigns, research, and support services, we aim to transform perceptions, prioritise lung health, and improve the lives of those affected by lung conditions.

We are a charity full of energy and drive to get the change we need when lung conditions are so overlooked and under resourced.

As the landscape in healthcare is changing rapidly, the charity is at an exciting point to make the case for more investment in respiratory healthcare and research. Our Trustee Board will steer the charity through this next phase as we seek to build our agenda in support for people with lung conditions, advocating for change and driving more, and better, research.

We have a number of vacancies to fill on our Board in the next few months and we are looking for engaged Trustees with a range of skillsets to take on the challenge. We are particularly looking for applicants with the following  skillsets:

· fundraising

· data driven business analytics and tools

· respiratory clinical leadership

· community engagement and health inequalities.

Trustees are non-executive Board members of charities.  Trustees are responsible for providing appropriate oversight, governance and leadership to the charity. 

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a leading health charity. If you're ready to lead change and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• fundraising and/or someone who sits across marketing, comms and fundraising but with more experience on fundraising than comms 

• frontline support both online/digital and face to face in health and social care 

• business development and networking

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

We welcome applications from those with lived experience.

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

Barnsley Hospice is a registered charity and we are currently recruiting for Trustees to support the existing Board. We are the only consultant-led specialist centre in Barnsley, supporting palliative patients at life’s end and their families through a range of expert services, including clinical symptom management, counselling, complementary health & wellbeing therapy and social work.

We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of significant achievement within the business/commercial sector at a senior level. Retail, finance or legal experience would be particularly welcome.  Charity experience is not a prerequisite, but the ability to maintain the balance between care, compassion and commercialism will be a real benefit. You must be someone who recognises and fulfils their responsibilities and is able to practice good governance. It is important that you are someone who can see the bigger picture, keeping the aims and objectives of the charity in mind at all times.

These are voluntary positions with expenses paid.

Details of all our trustees and their terms of office can be found on our website.

More details about the role of trustee can be found in the trustee role description via the above link.

We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse Board of Trustees, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Location and time commitment

We are based in Barnsley and if successful you will receive a full induction to the hospice. The estimated time commitment total is approx. 2 days/month (day/evening) however, regular dialogue/correspondence is required.

The process

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th April 2025.

If you are interested, please visit our website for further information on how to apply. Please ensure your covering letter describes how you meet the requirements outlined in the role description.

If you would like to have an informal conversation with either Carole Gibbard, our current Chair, or Paul Hinchliffe, who will succeed Carole as Chair at the end of June 2025, prior to submitting your application, or arrange an informal visit to the hospice, please contact the HR team by emial or call the Hospice - both of these contact details are available on our website. 

Interviews will take place on 20 May 2025. Please note and keep this date available.

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting a charitable organisation to achieve its mission? Do you want to use your skills and experience to guide a volunteer-led trust? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees and contribute to the strategic direction and governance of our organisation. As a trustee, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that we continue to support young people and communities effectively.

About the Alec Dickson Trust

Alec Dickson together with his wife Moira, founded Voluntary Service overseas (VSO) and later Community Service Volunteer (CSV) as they passionately believed that anyone – whatever their background – could make a positive contribution to the world around them. Alec pioneered the involvement of young volunteers with backgrounds in offending, drug misuse and homelessness, built up a programme of community service work in schools, and campaigned vigorously for a nationwide community service. It was with this spirit of adventure and belief in young people that the Alec Dickson Trust was established after Alec’s death in 1994. Since then, the Trust has continued his legacy by awarding grants to young people with innovative community projects promoting volunteering up to the value of £500. 

Joining the Alec Dickson Trust

We are looking to recruit 2-4 trustees with a diverse set of skills and experiences. 

We welcome applications from disadvantaged/underrepresented groups and backgrounds outside of the charity sector. We are particularly interested to hear from first-time trustees and applicants with skills in fundraising and communications. 

There will be some flexibility in the exact nature of each trustee role, but we currently expect vacancies in the following areas: Fundraising and Communications – please let us know in your application if you want to apply for a specific role.

The Fundraising role will include developing and implementing the fundraising strategy, focusing on engaging and securing donations from public and private charitable bodies. The communications role will include developing and agreeing a social media strategy, creating content to promote the trust and extend our outreach and modernising our website. 

Interested? We would be delighted to hear from you and look forward to being in touch soon.

Person Specification

Essential:

• A clear passion for volunteering to help make a difference to young people and communities across the UK.

• A willingness to review and challenge funding applications to ensure money is spent effectively.

• Preparedness to contribute to discussions and make difficult decisions

• A willingness to participate in committees in order to continually improve the Trust and grant-management process.

• Applicants can be from any background, with any qualifications or work experience, though we particularly welcome applications from individuals who have not previously been trustees.

Desirable:

• Experience in fundraising and/ or communications.

• Effective communication and team working skills.

• Problem solving and adaptability.

Commitment

• Trustees attend approximately eight board meetings per year, typically held via Google meet.

• They are also expected to contribute two hours per week to support the Trust’s work.

• Trustees are expected to make a minimum commitment of 2 years in post.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (500 words max) on: “why you would like to be a Trustee of the Alec Dickson Trust and what you would bring to the Board” outlining how you meet the criteria listed above by 6pm on 22nd April 2025. Please include in the subject line of the email “Trustee Recruitment *followed by your name*” If you have any questions before applying, please feel free to reach out to the above email address. Existing trustees will be happy to have an informal chat or answer any questions.

When you should expect to hear from us

We would be delighted to hear from you and will aim to get back to you within 3 weeks of the closing date to let you know if we would like to progress your application.

Interviews

Interviews will be held virtually in the week commencing Monday 19th May in the evenings. They will be around 30 minutes long and will be a chance for you to meet members of the Board of Trustees and talk to us about your interest in this role in more detail.

The HMSA is a small and dynamic charity that helps those living with hypermobility syndromes (and carers and families) to be independent and live well. We also provide education for professionals in social care, health, teaching and local authority employees. We have big plans to expand our offer to our members and professionals, as well as raise the profile of the charity and hypermobility syndromes.  We are seeking to appoint up to 2 new trustees.  Recognising that most people with these conditions present and are supported in primary care, we are particularly keen to recruit someone with a background in Primary Care to help us develop our plans. We are also interested to hear from anyone with experience of strengthening social media channels and comms, especially within a small charity setting.

 The Trustee role involves:

•  Preparing for and attending quarterly board meetings – 2 hours in the evening or a half day on a Saturday (half online/half in person if possible). The in person meetings are likely to be in central London.
• Providing support/guidance to the other Trustees, the CEO as well as staff/volunteer team. This may include small group working in between Board meetings.
• You may also be asked to participate in sub-committees as required.
• Developing and supporting our Clinical Advisory Group and/or Comms work
• Promoting the HMSA to primary care and other health and social care professionals or other relevant external audiences.

​In addition, there may-be other events such as volunteer/staff/member meetings or conferences that would be useful to have Trustee support

Debt Justice is looking for new Trustees to join our board and help strengthen our work to challenge poverty and inequality caused by unjust debt. In solidarity with global allies, we actively challenge the way that debt is used to sustain colonialism and exploitation in the global economy.  At the same time, we use a community organising approach to build the collective power of people with lived experience of debt in local communities across the UK. Our local groups bring people on the frontlines of economic injustice together to lead campaigns and win systemic change to tackle the household debt crisis.

Trustees can be based anywhere with a requirement to travel to London for one board meeting a year, the other two main board meetings are hybrid and online.

As a Trustee you will play a key role in helping us fulfil our mission. This includes: 

• Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
• The chance to support an economic justice organisation campaigning in solidarity with people affected by debt in local communities and in the global south
• Induction and training to help you in your role as Trustee, including a nominated trustee-buddy to provide peer-support.

We are committed to equity, justice, diversity and inclusion across our work and this includes taking measures to support your application and your ability to participate in board meetings, including but not limited to: 

• Any travel or childcare costs reimbursed
• The option of joining board meetings remotely
• Discussing your accessibility needs and making reasonable adjustments as needed – for example organising a sign language interpreter in advance.

Experience of being a Trustee is not essential - if you are interested in becoming a Trustee for the first time, we'd be happy to talk to you about what it involves to help you make up your mind.

Our ambition is to continue to develop outstanding services that meet the needs of our community; if you want to be part of our future, we would love to meet you to discuss this further.

Becoming a trustee for Home-Start Southwark (HSS) is an exciting and fulfilling role. The role of a trustee is to ensure that HSS fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries through contributing to the strategic development, effective governance and financial management of the organisation. The board of trustees are both jointly and individually responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of HSS, its financial health, the integrity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from people with the following skillsets:

• HR
• Legal
• Finance, accountancy, bookkeeping
• Fundraising
• Media and communications

The Gender and Development Network (GADN) brings together expert NGOs, as well as consultants, academics and individuals committed to working on women’s and girls’ rights, gender equality, racial justice and international development. Our vision is of a world where social justice and gender equality prevail and where all women and girls can realise their rights free from discrimination. Our goal is to ensure that international development policy and practice promotes gender equality and women's and girls’ rights. Our role is to support our members by sharing information and expertise, to undertake and disseminate research, and to provide expert advice and comment on UK government policies and projects. 

At this critical time for the international development sector, GADN is recruiting for two new members of its Board of Trustees.  This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the governance and future direction of our dynamic network.   As we continue working to decolonise our practice and build an anti-racist organisation, we actively welcome applications from Black women and Women of Colour who we recognise are under-represented in decision-making spaces in the UK international development sector.

On this occasion, the Board is particularly interested in appointing a Trustee who has experience or understanding of one or more of the following:  

• Experience of senior management  
• Experience of serving as a Trustee 

Also an advantage: 

• Experience of working for a GADN member organisation 

You will also need to be prepared to devote 6/8 days per year to this exciting role.  

For further information and details on how to apply please view our Role Description. The closing date is Sunday 27th April with interviews held on Thursday 8th of May. 

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for children and young people to thrive?
Young Barnet Foundation (YBF) is seeking four new Trustees to join our Board and support our work with the voluntary, community, and faith sectors in Barnet. Since 2015, YBF has developed strong partnerships and worked collaboratively to improve outcomes for children and young people.

We are looking for individuals who can contribute their expertise, time, and enthusiasm to help steer our organisation and support its ambitious plans for the future.

Who We’re Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Voluntary sector expertise: Proven experience of working within the not-for-profit sector.
• Fundraising knowledge: Particularly in community fundraising, corporate fundraising, or securing support from trusts and foundations.
• Operational support: Knowledge of IT and/or HR to assist our senior management team in streamlining effective operations.
• Secretariat skills: An interest in keeping accurate minutes, papers, and actions for the Board, ideal for someone new to trusteeship who wishes to gain experience.

We also value:

• Strong connections within Barnet, such as links to local businesses, schools, faith groups, or local government.
• Experience in the youth sector, either as a service user, volunteer, or employee.

We are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the diverse community we serve. We are especially keen to hear from candidates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented on our Board.

Your Role as a Trustee

As a Trustee, you will:

• Attend bi-monthly Board and sub-committee meetings.
• Act as an ambassador for YBF, helping to raise our profile and support fundraising initiatives.
• Provide guidance and advice in your area of expertise.

This is a voluntary role requiring a time commitment of up to 8 hours per month, including attendance at six Board meetings per year, typically held in the evening. Trustees serve a three-year term, renewable for a maximum of six years.

We are seeking a volunteer Trustee to join the Board of Trustees at WORTH to collectively oversee the administration and financial governance of the charity. The board is our governing body, providing strategy and direction and ensuring WORTH is run according to the rules.

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with business, finance and fundraising experience in corporate or charity sectors to join us.

About WORTH

WORTH is a charity providing long term aftercare to women affected by Domestic Abuse. We offer clients 1-1 support and a range of wellbeing groups including art, writing, music and self-defence to help rebuild their confidence and self-esteem.

We provide a safe space for clients to share experiences, give and receive practical and emotional support, learn new skills, reduce isolation, build friendships, and give women their voice back. It is a space where women can focus on their future and we can support our clients in their healing, post abuse.

To be able to provide this support we rely on a great team of volunteers with a wide skill set and a whole lot of passion to enable our services to work effectively.

Our Board of Trustees play a vital role in making sure that WORTH achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management, administration and governance of the charity. They also ensure that WORTH has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the CEO to enable WORTH to grow and thrive and support more women in need.

Trustee Duties:

• Support and provide advice on WORTH's purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Oversee WORTH'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.
• Review and approve WORTH's financial statements.
• Provide support and challenge to WORTH's CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
• Keep abreast of changes in WORTH's operating environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews of WORTH's own governance.
• Attend regular Trustee Board meetings and be adequately prepared to contribute to  discussions.
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect WORTH's interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of WORTH's objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

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

What we are looking for

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking and skills on our Board of Trustees. We are particularly interested in candidates with business, finance and fundraising experience.

Previous governance experience is preferable but not essential. The role is open to remote and local applicants.

Applicant minimum age is 18.

Personal skills and qualities

• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as a Board of 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.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to the values of WORTH.
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Knowledge and experience of business, finance and/or fundraising.
• An understanding of Domestic Abuse is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
• An understanding of client confidentiality, safeguarding, diversity and inclusivity in the services provided by WORTH.

Terms of office

• Trustees are appointed for a two year term of office, with eligibility to renew and serve for two further terms to a maximum of six years.
• This is a voluntary unpaid position.

Time commitment

• Attending a minimum of six trustee board meetings annually, meetings are held remotely via Zoom once every two to three months.
• Attendance at ad hoc trustee meetings in addition to the minimum six annual meetings.

Become a Trustee

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your local community?

Do you want to contribute your skills and expertise to a worthy cause?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

What does becoming a Trustee mean?

Becoming a Trustee is a hugely rewarding experience.

You will have the opportunity to shape the direction of our charity and make a real difference to the lives of others.

We welcome people from across Calderdale who are passionate about our community and/or early years education.

We particularly encourage applications from people of colour and under 30’s to ensure our board represents the communities we serve.

We are also encouraging those with leadership skills in marketing and communications, but welcome a diverse range of other skills and backgrounds.

As a member of our board, you will be be responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight to ensure we are fulfilling our mission and achieving our goals.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with our dedicated staff, service-users and volunteers to make a positive impact in our community.

If you are looking for a meaningful way to give back and make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Join us today and help create a better future for all generations.

Get in touch.

“I am proud to be a Trustee, helping to ensure we strive to achieve our vision of creating ‘a better future for all generations’. Our Trustees are representatives from all aspects of the community and are helping to shape the future for their communities. Want to help your community?

Then why not become a volunteer Trustee and make a difference?”David Eyers, Chair of the Board

Stratford School Academy offers you the chance to help us maintaining our success, within a supportive environment deploying a professional approach. We are especially keen to bolster our governing team with education expertise. So, if you have substantial relevant experience, or if you’re at a point where a governing role would complement your career aspirations, we hope you’ll consider joining us where the 1,400 students in our non-selective school reflect the diversity of our Forest Gate home.  It’s also where our Progress 8 score is well above the national average, attainment and attendance is better than the local and the national averages and the achievement of our disadvantaged students in the top 3% of schools nationally. 

Our trustees attend five board level meetings on-site each year (four during the evening and a strategy day) and five or six evening committee meetings, held virtually. They undertake an induction and a training programme and, if they have a link role, they come into school about three times each year. They must take on a fair share of panel work, although there has been no need for these for some time. We do expect our trustees to engage with us on-site beyond these formal arrangements, for example, by attending a reasonable number of school events.We can accommodate people who have different expertise but, on this occasion, our team would benefit from knowledge of finance, risk, estates and the secondary curriculum, student progress and attainment.