84 Housing and homelessness volunteer roles

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Board leader to help shape the future of a charity providing high-quality housing and support to people connected to British racing.

Racing Homes plays a vital role in improving the lives of people working in and retired from, the racing industry through the provision of safe, affordable and supportive housing. As Chair, you will lead the Board of Trustees through the next phase of the charity’s development, ensuring it remains well governed, financially sustainable and focused on delivering positive outcomes for its tenants and beneficiaries.

This is a highly influential appointment, offering the opportunity to combine strategic leadership, governance expertise and a passion for social impact to support one of racing’s most important charitable organisations.

The Opportunity

As Chair, you will provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, setting the strategic direction of the charity and ensuring the highest standards of governance, accountability and decision-making.

Working closely with the Director of Housing and fellow Trustees, you will create an environment where constructive challenge, collaboration and effective oversight enable the charity to thrive. You will act as an ambassador for Racing Homes, strengthening relationships across the housing, charity and racing sectors while helping ensure the organisation continues to meet the evolving needs of its residents.

We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from individuals who can demonstrate:

• Significant senior leadership experience at Board, executive or non-executive level
• Experience chairing boards, committees or governance forums
• Strong understanding of governance, accountability and trustee responsibilities
• Strategic leadership skills and experience guiding organisational development
• Experience overseeing organisational performance, financial sustainability and risk
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of people working in and retired from the horseracing industry

Experience within social housing, property, development, regulation or the charitable sector would be particularly valuable. Knowledge of the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry would also be advantageous.

Time Commitment

Approximately one to two days per month, including Board meetings, strategic planning sessions and occasional stakeholder and industry events.

Why Join Racing Homes?

This is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the future of a purpose-driven organisation that provides much more than housing. Through strong governance and strategic leadership, you will help ensure Racing Homes continues to deliver security, independence and quality of life for people who have dedicated their careers to British racing.

If you are an experienced Board leader with the vision, judgement and commitment to lead a respected industry charity, we would be delighted to hear from you.