Trustee

The Impact Facility is a global non-profit organisation that seeks to bring economic, social
and environmental empowerment to mining communities. Our vision is for all
communities endowed with mineral wealth to have the means to grow a sustainable and
just economy that is catalysed by – rather than relying on – mining.

The Impact Facility’s mission is to provide mining communities with access to the
technical assistance, markets, capital and equipment that enable the building of diverse
local economies through viable and thriving small and medium sized businesses.
Founded in 2018, The Impact Facility has achieved remarkable growth in the scale and
impact of the organisation, through its two current primary initiatives:

The multi-stakeholder Fair Cobalt Alliance is driving change for artisanal cobalt
miners and their communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo through a
holistic range of interventions to promote safer mining, eliminate child labour, build
economic resilience in the community and support the development of a safe and
thriving artisanal mining sector.

The Lake Victoria 2030 gold programme supports artisanal gold miners in Kenya
and Tanzania to improve the productivity, incomes and safety of their small scale
mines in the vicinity of Lake Victoria, through an innovative Lease to Purchase
equipment financing initiative, together with technical support.

Under the leadership of a new CEO the organisation is moving beyond the start-up phase
to build the foundations for future growth and impact, and we are looking to further
strengthen the governance of the organisation by the recruitment of up to three new
trustees.

The Impact Facility is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity
Commission of England and Wales.

Summary of Main Responsibilities:

• Overall Governance of the organisation through membership of the Board of Trustees
• Monitor the operation and overall delivery of the charity’s mission
• Support the development of and approve the organisational strategic plan.
• Represent the organisation with key audiences and at events
• As a member of the Board of Trustees, to make decisions on key strategic areas for the charity
• Overseeing the risk management of the charity
• Recruitment and appraisal of the Chief Executive
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the sector, to ensure that The Impact
• Facility is responding to changes in the external environment.
• Support to fundraising through networking and making representing The Impact
• Facility at key events.

Specific skills and experience:
The Impact Facility is looking for up to three new Trustees with the following skills,
knowledge and experience:

1. Fundraising and Partnerships Trustee

Strong networks to support the development of international partnerships to further The Impact Facility’s mission among:

• Potential funders including Governmental and intergovernmental donors and foundations
• Partners in the supply chain for critical minerals

2. Trustee with practical experience living and working in East and Central Africa

Lived experience in the region where The Impact Facility is currently working, Easand Central Africa:

• Preferably practical experience of the minerals and mining sector, ideall with a particular focus on artisanal and small-scale mining
• Experience undertaking community development work in the economic and social spheres in the region

3. A board chair
A trustee with charity governance experience in the UK to serve as the board chair.

• Experience and skills in chairing board meetings, reaching consensus and supporting decision making
• Understanding of the charity commission guidance and requirements

Term & Estimated Time Allocation

• Initial term: 3 years (renewed a maximum of two times)
• The Trustees meet at a minimum 4 times a year. Each meeting will take 90 -120 minutes. The Trustees will receive documentation before each trustee meeting and are expected to prepare before each meeting (estimate of 2 hours per meeting) Estimate of 3-4 days per year
• Each Trustee has a specific role description and is expected to provide additional assistance and guidance to The Impact Facility on these topics. Estimate of 5-8 hours a month.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to us  by October 22nd 2024.

If you would like to organise an informal talk with our Chief Executive Officer, Lewis Temple, to discuss the role further, please do get in touch.