Chair of Board - My Cheshire Without Abuse

We are My CWA, formerly known as Cheshire Without Abuse. We’re a Cheshire-based charity supporting families affected by domestic abuse. We have been standing side by side and supporting people impacted by domestic abuse for over 45 years. Domestic abuse is one of the most urgent and devastating issues facing society today, affecting 2.3 million adults and children in England and Wales last year alone. Its impact ripples across generations—damaging physical and mental health, destabilising families, and trapping people in cycles of harm. At MyCWA, we believe that with the right intervention, lives can be saved, trauma can be healed, and futures can be rewritten.

We are seeking a new Chair to lead the Board of MyCWA. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience leading through periods of change. As Chair you will:

• Provide leadership to the Trustees, facilitating excellent, well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.
• Ensure that the Board and senior leadership team work together effectively.
• Ensure effective contribution of all non-executive and executive team members.
• Support the Chief Executive Officer and hold them to account for the effective management and delivery of the My CWA’s strategic aims and objectives.
• Represent the organisation as a spokesperson at appropriate events, meetings or functions
• Support and develop an inclusive culture that aligns to the values of My CWA.