Trustees

Join the Board of a leading charity helping people who have been affected by brain injury and other neurological conditions. Together we can help shape the future of care and rehabilitation.

Applications close Monday 11th November

Who we are.

At Brainkind, we’re at an exciting stage of our journey, and we’re seeking passionate, expert Trustees to help guide us as we continue our ambitious growth.

Formerly known as The Disabilities Trust, we have over 40 years of experience in brain injury rehabilitation. In 2023, we relaunched as Brainkind, signalling a bold new chapter in our mission to champion the rights and recovery of people affected by brain injury living with neurological conditions.

We are the UK’s leading charity supporting people living with acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions. Our services include independent hospitals, neurological centres, residential homes, and supported living services.

In 2023, we successfully acquired three new neurological care services to support people with Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis. We are also proud to have opened our purpose-built neurological hospital in York—an award-winning building that shows just how services like ours should be built. Next year, we will open a new neurobehavioural rehabilitation service in Hertfordshire.

We’re two years into a seven-year strategy designed to expand our services, amplify our voice in the sector, advocate for social change, and improve funding, awareness and prioritisation.

Why join us?

As a Trustee, you will play a pivotal role in helping us:

• Expand and enhance our services for people affected by brain injuries and complex neurological conditions.
• Strengthen partnerships and identify gaps in the current support systems.
• Advocate for policy change to improve the lives of those living with brain injuries, as seen in our groundbreaking research report on domestic abuse, Too Many to Count.
• Drive innovation in rehabilitation services, from our work in the prison system to new service acquisitions and site developments.

We’re navigating one of the most challenging environments for funding and recruitment the sector has ever faced. That’s why your experience—whether in commercial, health, or social care sectors—will be invaluable in helping us build a sustainable future.

Why Brainkind?

• We are dedicated to clinical excellence and delivering innovative, personalised therapies that change lives.
• We’re growing rapidly with new services and expanded capacity, all aimed at making a real difference for those we support.
• With nearly 2,000 talented staff members, we are united in our mission to push boundaries and offer world-class rehabilitation.

But we can’t do it alone. As we begin to plan for a succession for the future of our Board, we need dedicated people who share our passion for making a lasting difference. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and energy to help shape the future of brain injury support, we want to hear from you.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking for five new Trustees to join us with the following skills and experience:

• Digital and marketing and/or data analytics
• Communications, policy influencing and fundraising
• Commercial finance
• Social care and health
• HR Transformation and culture

Our Trustees scrutinise, constructively challenge, and support the senior leadership team in pursuing its mission and ambitions. They promote our values and hold the executive accountable for meeting agreed-upon goals and strategic objectives. This is an exciting time to be part of the next stage of development of a new brand which is committed to quality care and being a thought leader in acquired brain injury.

We believe that our success rests upon the diversity of skill, experience and backgrounds at all levels of the organisation, and we want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture. We would particularly welcome applications from those who reflect the diverse communities we proudly support and embed these principles into our governance.

Join us as a Trustee and be a part of our transformative journey.

Time Commitment

The Board meets four times a year, usually for up to four hours, in central London, and we have an annual ‘Strategy Away Day’, which is generally overnight, including a visit to one of our services.

We ask that our Trustees join 1 – 2 of our committees. Committees meet between two and up to six times a year, depending on the committee and this is for up to two hours, usually conducted virtually.

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 Monday 11th November.