Chair

Join Family Holiday Charity as Chair as they continue their ambition to support more families facing some of life’s toughest challenges to experience the life-changing impact of a holiday.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 31st March 2025
Location: Remote/London SE1 3GN
 

About Family Holiday Charity

Family Holiday Charity helps families get time away together, often for the first time ever.

We’re here for children living near the coast who’ve never seen the sea, for teenagers who can’t remember when they last saw mum smile, for parents and carers having to juggle paying bills and dealing with some of life’s toughest challenges, for young carers and grandparent carers, and for families facing illness, isolation, or bereavement.

There are more than 2.5 million families with dependent children in the UK who cannot afford to have a holiday — not a fancy holiday at an all-inclusive resort but a holiday that would cost about £600.

In fact, it’s around a third of families for whom this kind of holiday is simply out of reach. We know that the very same families are often dealing with mental or physical ill-health, domestic abuse, bereavement, a disability or are kinship or young carers.

They NEED a holiday more than most.

Holidays serve up a cocktail of the essential components of well-being. They are a chance to rest and break the usual routines, reconnect and enjoy each other’s company, and get outside to try new things, meet new people, and have fun.

A holiday can be a powerful circuit-breaker which offers families confidence and hope for the future.

Every family should spend time away together to build relationships, confidence, and hope for the future.

About the role

Family Holiday Charity is seeking a Chair to work alongside the senior leadership team and other trustees to guide the charity’s strategy and ultimately ensure the charity delivers its mission and vision.

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for supporting all families to get time away together.

Ideally, you’ll have a leadership background in the travel/leisure industry and will bring ideas on how to diversify our income and reach more families.

You’ll bring experience in chairing meetings and will promote a collaborative team environment.

We welcome applications from people with a broad range of backgrounds and from all sections of the community.

You will also have experience in the charity sector.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 31st March 2025.