Trustee Volunteer Roles

Air Ambulances UK is the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day.  We raise funds to invest in the air ambulance community and act as the voice on issues of national significance.  We offer a broad range of membership services and fundraising partnerships, including opportunities to become in volved in our forums and committees, government lobbying on key issues affecting the sector, raising vital funding, commercial investment, national PR activities, campaigns and events. 

We are now seeking to recruit two new independent trustees to join our Board.  The Board meets four to six times a year, sometimes virtually and sometimes at air ambulance bases across the country.  Our committees’ meetings take place virtually during the day. 

We are keen to speak to people who can bring skills/experience at trustee, board or executive level, specifically in the areas of Business/Commercial, Legal/HR and/or Income General (Charity or Membership organisations)

Please download our recruitment pack for further information about us and how to apply.  Our Recruitment Partner, Jackie Dawkins, Shine Charity Recruitment,  is supporting us in our search.  She will be happy to speak to you about this opportunity 

Bodmin Keep is over 160 years old and is the historic home of the Army in Cornwall.  This former headquarters of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry houses the museum, with more than three hundred years of military history, a library and meeting rooms. Each of the 12,000 collection items has its own story to tell. Stories about the battles that have been fought, weapons that were used or personal letters that were written on the battlefield.

Our aim is to educate, entertain and inspire a broad range of people of all ages. We want to develop the museum so that it is recognised as a leader in Cornwall and in the nation’s military heritage. We also aim to make a real contribution to the wellbeing and economy of our local community and county, and to our military family.

We are now looking for some new Trustees to join our Board and help us to fulfil these aims and aspirations.  The Trustee role can be very rewarding and enjoyable offering an opportunity to serve the community whilst learning new skills.  The Trustees role is to focus on the strategic direction of the charity and to ensure effectiveness and accountability.  We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are excited about our work and can bring relevant experience/knowledge of the heritage sector, veterans, volunteering, managing finances, income generation or visitor services. For further information about us and how to apply, please download our Information Pack and visit our website.

We provide life choices for people with learning disabilities.

You can choose to help us improve them.

Options for Life is a dynamic not-for-profit charity based in Sandwell.  We are dedicated to empowering adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to boost their confidence, develop valuable skills, and live independently, enjoying the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

We are committed to supporting our participants in making choices about their own lives. 

We provide our services in an area of significant deprivation; the Indices of Multiple Deprivation (2019) ranked Sandwell as the 12th most deprived local authority in England.  We own two purpose-built centres and employ 65 staff.

We want to support more people with profound or multiple learning disabilities and to develop new services to provide supported employment opportunities.  But to do this we need professionals who can guide and develop the charity’s strategy as Trustees.  Many of our current Trustees will complete their terms this year.  We particularly value financial and public administration skills and people with lived experience of disability. We believe in the strength of a varied board and welcome applicants from all walks of life, regardless of their previous Trustee experience.

Our Trustees are central to our success, and we need Trustees who share our desire to overcome years of prejudice. The financial situation is challenging, but the rewards are enormous.

Please make a choice to learn more about us.

Our board of trustees work together to lead Pause, and have the ultimate responsibility for our success. They meet on a regular basis to discuss Pause’s progress, problems and the future. They listen to, support and challenge the Chief Executive and leadership team, to make sure they stay on track and meet all their legal obligations. They also work with the Pause Advisory Group, which is made up of women who have completed the Pause Programme, to ensure that women are consulted on and involved in crucial decision-making.

Pause currently has eight trustees who all have different skills, experience and expertise. What brings them together, is their passion for improving the lives of women who’ve had children removed from their care.

We are looking to recruit two new trustees and a new Chair. If you are interested in both roles, please apply via the Chair link.

Trustees will be engaged in:

• Strategy – thinking about the bigger picture and the future of Pause, and making sure there is a clear plan for getting there.  

• Support – making sure Pause employees feel well supported, listened to and understood.  

• Stretch – making sure the people in the organisation are ambitious.  

• Scrutiny – making sure the organisation is well run and safe.  

• Stewardship – to take care of the organisation and its people.  

Please see the recruitment pack on our website for more information.

We’d like to make this process as easy as possible for all candidates. We are happy to send out the Applied questions separately, for you to submit responses directly to us in writing or on video, or to find another approach that makes sense for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to talk about an alternative way of applying, please contact us via our website. 

The board of trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Farm, it’s financial health, probity of its activities, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document and legal and regulatory guidelines.
All trustees should be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity. For example, all trustees should be able to read the financial accounts.

THE ROLE

Main Responsibilities

· To ensure that the charity, and its representatives, function within all legal and regulatory requirements applicable, and in line with the organisation’s governing document, continually striving for best practice in governance.

· To maintain the fiduciary duty invested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity.

· To take appropriate professional advice in all matters where there may be a material risk to the charity, or where the trustees may be in breach of their duties.

· To determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning.

· To avoid any personal conflict of interest.

· To manage and use the resources of the charity so as to optimise its potential.

· To ensure that robust systems are in place for internal financial control and the protection of the charity’s funds and assets.

· To undergo a thorough induction upon appointment and ongoing training to remain alert to, and aware of, their duties and responsibilities, and of the environment in which they operate.

· To achieve the purpose of the charity and to pursue the charitable objects, and provide public benefit.

Main Duties

• Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements, and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance to the charitable objects.
• Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times.
• Promoting and developing the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its public benefit and recognising the situation when it may be more appropriate to wind the charity up where there is no longer a need for the charity to provide the services it does or because the charitable objects are no longer relevant to contemporary social situations.
• Maintaining sound financial management and control of the charity’s resources.
• Ensuring a fully effective and appropriate system for the recruitment, appointment and monitoring of the work and activities of the General Manager and, where applicable, other members of the senior management team.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, striving for best practice in good governance.
• Acting as a counter-signatory on charity cheques (including any electronic transactions) and any applications for funds.
• To maintain absolute confidentiality about all aspects of the trustees’ business, bearing in mind the over-riding legal obligations placed upon trustees.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Good independent judgment
• Strong communication
• Friendly and approachable
• Knowledge of and interest in animals and community farms is desirable.  
• Candidates who are local are desirable, but it is essential that you are able to travel to the farm for meetings, events and the odd day of volunteering.
• We are particularly looking to recruit trustees who have animal welfare and grant application experience/knowledge.

ABOUT DEEN CITY FARM
Deen City Farm and Riding School is an urban farm with an educational focus in the heart of the London Borough of Merton. With over 60,000 visitors a year, our five-acre site includes a farmyard, gardens, riding school, shop, café and small playground. As well as welcoming visitors who want to meet the animals and enjoy the setting, we also work with local schools and community groups to fulfil our charitable aim of improving the lives of everyone in the community. Volunteering is at the heart of the project and we also provide a work experience programme.
Deen City Farm is a limited company as well as a registered charity.

CHAIR- CPRE HERTFORDSHIRE

CPRE Hertforshire is a well-regarded environmental charity, dedicated to protecting, promoting and enhancing the Hertfordshire countryside.

You will help make a real difference with regard to the issues facing the local countryside. Your ideas and energy will help advocate for positive solutions, promote campaigns, and increase the charity's voice and reach to new audiences.

As Chair you’ll provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, an excellent team with a broad range of experience, and you’ll guide the future strategy, direction and development of the charity.

You will need to live in Hertfordshire and share our passion for the local countryside.

Based within Richmond Park, the Holly Lodge Centre is looking for a new Fundraising Trustee to help develop and diversify funding streams and support the Centre’s educational work with special needs and main stream schoolchildren and young people. 

The Holly Lodge Centre is a small local charity, hidden away in the heart of Richmond Park. Whilst small it is mighty, with over 8,000 local children and adults visiting each year to learn about the wildlife and heritage of Richmond Park. The Centre specialises in working with children and adults with disabilities, providing bespoke sessions devised to meet their needs and allowing them to get up close to nature.  

A nature trail, opened by Sir David Attenborough, is only one of the many features of this amazing education facility. A pharmacy, a Victorian classroom and more modern classroom – together with an outdoor classroom – help us give children an exhilarating and different experience. Watch the video on our website and all will become clear! 

The charity was formed 30 years ago and is at the start of a new three year strategy.  We currently have five employees and over 70 committed and reliable volunteers.

We are looking for a new fundraising Trustee who is not afraid to be hands-on, to join with us in our passion for the Centre and to be determined to do the very best for our beneficiary groups.

We would welcome applications from talented individuals who have experience at Board level in charities or other private organisations, to join our team.

For more information or to arrange a visit please contact Holly Lodge Centre Manager Alex Sharp or Jaime Walsh 

To apply please send a CV and Cover letter.

The closing date for applications is 19th July 2024 

Spark! are a growing youth employment charity and are seeking to strengthen our Board through the appointment of 5 new trustees with a passion for supporting young people in to pathways towards meaningful and sustained employment and rewarding careers.

We are particularly looking for trustees who can demonstrate skills or experience in one or more of the following areas to enhance our Governance.

• Finance and accounting
• Local authority
• Education sector
• HR and training
• Central Government and campaigning

We are also seeking Young Trustees (under 25 years old) to represent youth voice on our Board. Ideally this will be someone with relevant lived experience and/or someone who has participated in Spark! programmes.

We also welcome candidates with links to our priority areas of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow, and from those with backgrounds that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

About The Role

Would you like to help shape the future of The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland?

NYOS is seeking to appoint up to four new Trustees to our Board. We are looking for candidates who share our dedication to ensuring that Scotland’s young musicians, from all backgrounds, can access world-class classical music-making opportunities.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of environmental sustainability, arts policy, public affairs advocacy, HR, orchestral management, marketing and communications, young people’s wellbeing/mental health, and EDI.

The NYOS Board meets four times a year, and each Trustee may also be part of a smaller committee or working group which meets up to four times a year. NYOS Trustees are asked to serve a four-year term, with the option to serve a second term.

No prior governance experience is necessary. NYOS will offer training and development opportunities, as well as 1-2-1 mentorship from an existing board member if required, to ensure you are fully supported in your role.

This is a voluntary role. However, NYOS is committed to removing financial barriers for all Trustees and can cover reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation, and remuneration for loss of earnings.

NYOS also recognises that there is a lack of diversity amongst the leadership of youth music organisations and the wider charity sector. We therefore encourage applications from underrepresented groups, a list of which can be found below. We look forward to hearing from you!

You can find out more about the role by downloading a copy of the job description from the NYOS website.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter, outlining your experience and reasons for your interest in the role. If you feel more comfortable applying in a different format, we are happy to accept an audio or video recording.

We would also request that you complete the equal opportunities monitoring form, which is available on our website

A shortlist of candidates will be invited individually to an informal conversation in August with members of the NYOS Board, following which up to four trustees will be appointed.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions.

The deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday 2 August

Trustee

We're looking for a Trustee to be part of a school trust which is focused on providing children with the best possible education through collaborative working.

Position: Trustee

Salary: This is a voluntary role however expenses can be paid in line with the allowances policy

Location: Derby

Closing date: 29th July 2024

Time commitment: Around 10 meetings a year, mostly in the evening.

About the role:

As a Trustee, you will be responsible for governing a charitable company and directing how it is managed and run. Trustees must also ensure that the trust complies with all legal and statutory requirements. Trustees should seek the advice of the board’s governance professional and other professional advice as appropriate.

The trust board works closely with the CEO and other executives. The CEO and colleagues are responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the trust and its schools, whereas the role of the board is strategic.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Determining the trust's mission, values, and long-term ambitious vision.

· Deciding the principles that guide trust policies and approving key policies.

· Appointing and appraising the senior executive leader and making pay recommendations.

· Working with senior leaders to develop a strategy for achieving the vision.

· Ensuring that stakeholders are involved, consulted, and informed as appropriate.

· Ensuring that all schools in the trust deliver a broad and balanced curriculum such that pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and adult life.

· Taking ownership of the trust’s financial sustainability and ensuring effective resource management across the trust.

About you

You need not have been a charity trustee, or school governance before, but you will have experience in participating and decision-making at a senior level; independence of thought and judgement; a strong belief in the ethos and values of the charity and time to commit. A background in education would be helpful but all professional backgrounds are useful.

Contributions to the trust board

Trustees should ensure that they are making a positive and meaningful contribution to the board by:

· Attending meetings (typically around 10 meetings each year), reading papers and preparing questions for the senior executive leader in advance.

· Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with senior executive leaders and colleagues on the board of trustees.

· Getting to know schools within the trust, including visiting occasionally during school hours.

· Undertaking induction training and developing knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.

About the organisation

The organisation is a trust that was formed to provide opportunities for collaboration, support, and challenge for the schools of Derby while allowing each school to retain its identity and accountability to its local community. 

Other roles you may have experience with could include: Senior teacher, Headteacher, CEO, Charity CEO, Social Enterprise, Director of Volunteering, Trustee, Trust, Director of Strategy, CFO, COO, Head of, Director, Fundraising Director, Head of Marketing, Director of Marketing, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Head of HR, HR Director etc.

A unique opportunity for individuals passionate about education to play a pivotal leadership role in Bristol. As a Trustee you'll contribute your expertise to drive The Leaf Trusts vision and mission forward. 

Overview of the Role:

As a Trustee, you'll share collective responsibility for governing the trust, ensuring its financial health, probity, and adherence to legal guidelines. Your dedication to fostering a positive trust culture and driving performance will be instrumental in their success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership.

• Lead the development of our trust's strategic direction.

• Foster strategic partnerships and secure funding.

• Ensure compliance with governance regulations.

• Oversee the trust's financial performance.

Desired Requirements:

• Expertise in Strategic HR, Law, Procurement, or Strategic IT.

• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

• Good judgement and strategic vision.

• Dedication to equality, diversity, and impartiality.

• Commitment to organisational objectives and values.

The Leaf Trust - Purpose:

At our core, we're dedicated to providing excellence in Primary and Early Years education. Through collaboration, challenge, and support, we empower staff efficacy and agency, ensuring success for all.

Join now:

If you're enthusiastic, committed, and ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply for the Trustee position. Help shape the future of education in Bristol and enable success for ALL. 

How to apply:

Interested candidates should apply with a CV and cover letter detailing your experience and why you wish to join the Leaf Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity to join this thriving and dynamic organisation as Trustees.

At SARSAS we provide support for people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives. Listening, believing and supporting them through provided vital support to people of all genders through our Helpline, counselling, group work and specialist support services.

We believe that a world without sexual violence is possible. We campaign for people affected by sexual violence because everyone deserves to live free from abuse and its impact. We are unflinching in our commitment to calling for change, in raising awareness, and in our drive for all voices to be heard. We challenge misconceptions about sexual violence and abuse through training and campaigning. We lobby both locally and nationally to promote the needs of survivors.

We need your support!

We are currently looking to recruit three exciting and crucial roles on our board

1. Chair of Trustees

2. Treasurer

3. Trustees with a background and expertise in Human Resources and/or Law.

We are looking for a people who can offer energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to join our volunteer Board of Trustees at SARSAS. You will be joining an active board, helping shape our strategic vision and direction.

If you are committed, passionate, and determined, we would love to hear from you. We will provide all the training and support you might need to be an amazing trustee.

It matters to us that our Trustees reflect the incredibly diverse communities we serve, and we are actively seeking younger women, women from Black, Asian and minoritised communities and women with a disability for these voluntary roles. We value lived experience of sexual violence within our staff, volunteers and trustees.

Voluntary (expenses paid)

Time commitment

•  (up to 10 x 2.5 hour meetings per year plus some email contact)

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply.

We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.

How to apply

Closing date for applications is Midnight on Wednesday 17th July 2024.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th July 2024. Please ensure you are available for an interview on this date.

Trustee - YHA (England and Wales)

YHA is seeking a Trustee to help steer the strategy of a leading charity making a vital contribution to society.

YHA is a social enterprise charity with a 94-year history of increasing access to travel and adventure. It serves almost a million beneficiaries every year — priding itself on the particular impact it has on young people. It is a big, friendly organisation with huge heart and great purpose.

Trustee

Are you passionate about advancing the Christian faith and making a tangible impact on the lives of those in need? Pilgrims’ Friend Society is looking for a dedicated and skilled individual to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you will share in the strategic oversight of our charity, ensuring we fulfill our mission of advancing the Christian faith amongst older people and helping them with the some of the challenges of older age to the glory of God.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold and develop the charity’s Christian distinctiveness.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight.
• Ensure effective use of resources and compliance.
• Act as an ambassador for our work.
• Offer expertise and guidance in your specialised field.
• Engage in strategic planning and serve as a critical friend to the executive team.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from committed Christians who:

• Worship at a Protestant Church.
• Are over 18 and support our charity’s Objects.
• Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and agree with our Doctrinal Basis.
• Have relevant skills and experience in our needed areas.
• Can commit around ten days a year to trustee duties.

 Commitments

• Board Meetings: Attend up to five meetings annually, both face-to-face in London and via Zoom and including one overnight meeting with our management team,
• Committee Involvement: Participate in one of our key committees that steer and review key aspects of our work (finance; care quality; organisational development; our building and growth programme)
• Prayer and Spiritual Support: Pray regularly for our work and engage with our teams for spiritual encouragement.

Read the Job Information Pack below for more information.

Why Join Us?

Becoming a trustee at The Pilgrims’ Friend Society is an opportunity to contribute to a cause that matters and that you care deeply about. You will be able to use and/or develop strategic and leadership skills and be part of a community that views its work as a calling from God.

To learn more about the role of a trustee, visit the Charity Commission website. If you are interested in applying, please ensure you meet our qualifications and are prepared to sign a written declaration of your commitment to our mission.

Apply Today!

Join us in making a meaningful impact through faith-driven service. If you feel called to serve and have the necessary skills and commitment apply today and help us continue our mission to serve and glorify God.

We are committed to a diverse board and encourage applications from women, disabled individuals, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently underrepresented.