Volunteer Roles in Cardiff

We seek a Chairperson to head our Board at Evolve Counselling who will guide our strategic direction in the provision of lowest cost mental health counselling for individuals and businesses. 

Location: Cambridgeshire area of operations. Chair can be fully remote. 

Voluntary: Reasonable expenses paid 

Commitment: Initial term of 1 -3 years. Flexible hours per month 

Closing date: Tuesday 6 May at 9:00 

Overview 

For over 40 years Evolve Counselling has provided lowest-cost professional mental health counselling for adults in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Northamptonshire and beyond, through the skill and dedication of our team of 60+ BACP-registered counsellors.

The role 

We are looking for a new Chair who understands the growing demand for our services and the challenges of competing as a medium sized charitable business at this time. We shall look to our new Chair to build trust and engagement with our CEO, the Trustee Board, our volunteers, and supporters, as we capitalise on great recent work to stabilise and find new opportunities for significant growth. 

The new chairperson will ideally bring health and wellbeing experience and commercial skills, as well as a demonstrable empathy for charitable working and commitment to the Nolan Principles of public life. 

The role of the Chair is hugely rewarding and the scope under the leadership of the current CEO for Evolve to grow and innovate is significant. You will have significant senior leadership experience to drawn upon as you take ultimate responsibility for directing and inspiring the Trustees, making sure we are financially sustainable, and well run for our clients. Our ethos is to look upwards and outwards as we strive for a leading position in mental health services for all, and your commercial acumen, professional contacts, and powers of persuasion in business will be a huge support for our ambitions. 

Including quarterly board meetings, committee sessions (at present virtual), a face-to-face AGM event, plus away days, and regular meetings with our CEO and the trustees, we anticipate a flexible time commitment of around 2 - 5 days per month. 

For further information or an informal discussion on the role, please contact Kevin Bottrell.

We are looking to recruit a new Vice-Chair, four trustees and three non-exec members of either our Finance, Audit, Risk and Governance, Remunerations or Nominations sub-committees.

We are particularly looking for candidates with experience in the following areas:

• Leading a food bank

• Leading or working in a church

• Digital, AI and/or Technology

• Safeguarding

• Managing investments

Role profile Role outline and purpose

Trustees have collective responsibility for the governance of the organisation and for all decisions made by the Board. They set the strategic direction for the organisation, ensuring alignment to our values, and are responsible for setting organisational policy, defining goals, agreeing the financial plan, evaluating performance, and ensuring that strong relationships are maintained between the Trustees and the Senior Leadership Group.

Role responsibilities Organisational purpose:

• Drive, embrace and commit to the organisation’s vision, mission, strategy and values.

• Ensure the charity complies with its governing document and charity law.

Leadership

• Commit to uphold our trustee code of conduct

• Ensure that the charity has a clear and relevant set of aims and an appropriate strategy for achieving them.

• Lead by example, ensuring the charity’s values are reflected in all of its work, and that the ethos and culture of the organisation underpin the delivery of all activities.

Integrity

• Safeguard and promote the charity’s reputation by living its values and by extension promote public confidence in the wider sector.

• Act in the best interests of the charity’s purposes and its beneficiaries, creating a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for those who come into contact with it.

• Make objective decisions about delivering the charity’s purposes, without undue influence by special or personal interests.

Decision-making risk and control

• Ensure clear focus on strategy, performance, and assurance, rather than operational matters.

• Promote a culture of sound decision making, monitoring and management of resources whilst understanding that being over-cautious and risk averse can itself be a risk and hinder innovation.

Board effectiveness

• Uphold board collective responsibility.

• Make reasonable use of own skills and experience to support the work of the Board and the wider organisation.

• Commit sufficient time and energy to the role of trustee.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

• Ensure the principles of equity, equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded in the organisation and help to deliver the charity’s public benefit.

• Work to reduce obstacles to participation, ensuring the organisation’s work is designed and open for everyone included within its charitable purposes.

• Actively challenge inequality and achieve improved equality of outcomes.

Openness and accountability

• Ensure that the charity’s performance and interaction with its stakeholders are guided by the values, ethics and culture put in place by the board.

• Take seriously the responsibility for building public trust and confidence in the organisation’s work.

• Ensure the charity is seen to have legitimacy in representing its beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Person specification

• Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause and a heart for the people in crisis who we serve.

• Demonstrate Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

• Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role.

• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.

• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the charity.

• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.

• Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.

• Broad knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and current issues affecting it.

• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together with an overarching commitment to working effectively and harmoniously with other board members and the staff team.

• Good understanding of charity governance issues, including the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a trusteeship.

• An understanding of and commitment to the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Bring relevant skills that help the Board perform its role effectively and achieve the charity’s vision.

Key stakeholders

• Chief Executive

• Senior Leadership Group

• Food banks

Our values

Trussell is a charity that works to end the need for food banks. It is founded on and shaped by Christian principles. Our values of dignity, justice, compassion and community, are central to all that we do and therefore supports our aim to be an organisation where the diversity of all employees is valued. We welcome people of all faiths and none and those that are committed to these values.

We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBTQIA+, from racially minoritised communities such as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or longterm condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other underrepresented group in our workforce.

We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

Time commitment: 3 Board meetings per year plus attendance at least one subcommittee (3 meetings per year each) plus contact with the Chair between meetings

Remuneration: Whilst the Trustee role is unpaid, reasonable expenses, such as those incurred in travelling to meetings, are payable in line with Trussell’s standard expenses policy.

Treasurer

Volunteer Position

London

The Board meets eight times per year and there is one AGM annually.

• Do you share our client’s passion and commitment to empowering local communities to create their own permanently affordable homes?
• Are you supportive of their drive to ensure that their homes are priced according to local earnings, ensuring that people are no longer priced out of the neighbourhood they grew up in?
• Are you a Qualified Accountant with the necessary expertise in financial management and accountancy to serve as their next Treasurer?

If the answer to these questions is YES, our client would love to hear from you.

Decent, secure, and affordable homes are getting harder to come by, and there is widespread recognition and acceptance now that London needs more affordable homes, with The Government, The Mayor of London and the London boroughs rightly prioritising affordable housing.

What remains is a gulf between those who are attempting to deliver affordable housing and the communities that need these homes. This is the gap that our client successfully bridges, working with local people to create genuinely and permanently affordable homes and community spaces, putting Londoners back in charge of how their neighbourhoods positively evolve.

Proud to be at the vanguard of the Community Land Trust (CLT) movement. They were the first CLT in the capital to sell homes, starting with their flagship project at St Clements in Tower Hamlets with 23 homes, and then continuing with their first direct development at Citizens House in Lewisham with 11 homes. They also currently have projects across 6 London boroughs, with 34 homes built to date and a pipeline of 100+ new homes in development.

Treasurer (unremunerated)

Our client’s expectations for their new Treasurer are also equally high. As their new Treasurer you will be joining our client at a particularly exciting time as they enter a period of significant growth, not only advising on the financial implications of their strategic plan but also working to ensure that their financial systems and processes keep pace, so that they can continue to manage their finances confidently and proactively.

A Qualified Accountant with demonstrable commercial awareness and a passion for community action, affordable housing, and sustainability, together with an understanding of Community Led Housing, you will be expected to be a good communicator, able to explain financial matters to non-experts, and help to shape the future of our client.

If this appeals to you and you would welcome the opportunity to play your part in addressing what is arguably the biggest social issue impacting London, please do consider applying.

Our client actively embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and is determined to reflect the rich and diverse city that they represent, encouraging applications from all sections of society and communities.

JOIN OUR BRAND NEW ADVENTURE!

We are SUNSHINE—a vibrant and passionate grassroots charity on a mission to create meaningful change in the fight against social isolation and loneliness. With unstoppable energy and a heart full of compassion, we are dedicated to bringing people together, spreading joy, and fostering a sense of belonging that transcends barriers.

Our mission is bold yet simple: to transform lives. Through innovative initiatives, we aim to forge powerful connections, ignite happiness, and build a thriving community where no one feels alone. By supporting those most at risk of isolation, we ensure that everyone has access to the care, companionship, and encouragement they deserve.

At SUNSHINE, we believe in the extraordinary power of human connection. Together, we can make a profound and lasting impact—one smile, one bond, and one transformed life at a time. Let’s illuminate the world with kindness and compassion, and create a brighter, more connected future for all!

WE NEED YOU!!!

We're on the search for someone with a heart of gold, compassionate and a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, joining our inspiring start-up charity, SUNSHINE. We are also looking for a grant writing/fundraising champion, joining us in a brand new fantastic volunteer role as our Experience Grant Writer to lead on generating income for our start-up, selling and telling our story, creating a real buzz and excitement for SUNSHINE.

In this exciting volunteer role you will be responsible for;

1. Researching Opportunities: Identifying potential grant opportunities that align with the charity's goals and mission.

2. Crafting Applications: Writing compelling and persuasive grant proposals tailored to the specific criteria of funders.

3. Strategic Planning: Developing innovative strategies to secure funding from diverse sources, including trusts, foundations, and government grants.

4. Collaboration: Working closely with the charity's team to understand funding needs and priorities, ensuring alignment with the charity's objectives.

5. Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of grant applications, deadlines, and outcomes for future reference.

6. Impact Measurement: Highlighting the charity's achievements and potential impact in grant applications to strengthen the case for funding.

As a start-up charity, the Marketing and Communications Manager will wear multiple hats, balancing marketing and communications duties with broader organisational needs. It's a role that requires attention to detail, flair, creativity, and a passion for the charity's mission.

Being a Grant Writer at SUNSHINE means helping shape the future of a life-changing charity, while making a profound difference in the community. Volunteering with SUNSHINE isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a transformative and deeply fulfilling experience. Here’s what makes it truly inspiring and exciting:

• Be a Changemaker: You’ll be part of a dynamic grassroots movement making a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Every action you take spreads hope and happiness.

• Build Genuine Connections: Meet like-minded, compassionate individuals, and form meaningful friendships that reflect the spirit of our mission—fostering togetherness and community.

• Personal Growth: Volunteering at SUNSHINE gives you the chance to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and grow as a person. Whether it’s teamwork, leadership, or creative problem-solving, you’ll be constantly evolving.

• Feel the Reward of Giving: There’s nothing quite like the sense of fulfillment that comes from brightening someone’s day and knowing you’ve made an impact.

• Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a passionate team committed to bringing sunshine into people’s lives and building a brighter, more connected future.

By joining SUNSHINE, you’re not just giving your time—you’re becoming an integral part of a mission that transforms lives, including your own. Together, let’s make the world a kinder, happier place! 

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

Strength & Stem is a charity and social enterprise that uses floristry to help female modern slavery survivors become restored from their trauma, empowered for the future and able to sustain a good quality of life. We believe that floristry can be utilised for meaningful employment and therapeutic enjoyment.

Each year we take a cohort of survivors through an eight-month skills training programme incorporating vocational floristry, hard and soft skills training, mentorship and work experience. Our evidence-based, holistic programme is designed to help prepare survivors for future security, develop their agency, and increase their sense of wellbeing and community. The mentoring programme is an essential part of achieving these outcomes. 

Our volunteer mentors come from a wide range of backgrounds and support programme participants as they work towards their future security (this could be employment, volunteering, or courses) and self-development goals. Mentoring will take place over a period of six months, following the mentee’s successful completion of the Strength & Stem vocational floristry and prevocational skills training sessions.

Mentors must be female and have employment or business experience to utilise. This should include (but is not limited to) experience in personal goal setting, navigating the UK job market, completing job applications, doing job interviews. We provide group training sessions for mentors, and a structured and supportive programme which includes discussion topics and activities. 

Terms

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Hours: We expect mentors to meet with their mentees for 1-3 hours a month, for 6 months duration from July – December 2025

Reports to and supported by: Programme Director

Salary: This is a voluntary position but we can cover travel expenses, provide refreshments and contribute to the cost of DBS certificates.

Based: You will be required to meet in person with your mentee in a mutually agreed location in central London.

Start date: July 2025

This role will require mentors to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and attend mandatory training.

JOIN OUR BRAND NEW ADVENTURE!

We are SUNSHINE—a vibrant and passionate grassroots charity on a mission to create meaningful change in the fight against social isolation and loneliness. With unstoppable energy and a heart full of compassion, we are dedicated to bringing people together, spreading joy, and fostering a sense of belonging that transcends barriers.

Our mission is bold yet simple: to transform lives. Through innovative initiatives, we aim to forge powerful connections, ignite happiness, and build a thriving community where no one feels alone. By supporting those most at risk of isolation, we ensure that everyone has access to the care, companionship, and encouragement they deserve.

At SUNSHINE, we believe in the extraordinary power of human connection. Together, we can make a profound and lasting impact—one smile, one bond, and one transformed life at a time. Let’s illuminate the world with kindness and compassion, and create a brighter, more connected future for all!

WE NEED YOU!!!

We're on the search for someone with a heart of gold, compassionate and a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, joining our inspiring start-up charity, SUNSHINE. We are also looking for a bubbly storyteller and maketing/comms champion, joining us in a brand new fantastic volunteer role as our Marketing and Communications Manager to lead on telling our story, creating a real buzz and excitement for SUNSHINE, shaping the public image and outreach efforts for us.

In this exciting volunteer role you will be responsible for;

1. Brand Development: Enhance our current brand and maintain a strong, positive identity for the charity through consistent messaging and visual branding.

2. Content Creation: Develop engaging materials such as newsletters, blogs, press releases, and social media posts to promote the charity's mission, events, and achievements.

3. Campaign Management: Design and execute marketing campaigns to raise awareness and attract participants, donors, partners, and volunteers.

4. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with media outlets, influencers, and community groups to amplify the charity’s reach.

5. Digital Presence: Manage the charity’s website and social media channels, ensuring they remain dynamic and aligned with organisational goals.

6. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the team to develop and refine communication strategies that drive growth and impact.

7. Monitoring and Evaluation: Analyse the success of marketing and communication efforts to optimise future campaigns.

As a start-up charity, the Marketing and Communications Manager will wear multiple hats, balancing marketing and communications duties with broader organisational needs. It's a role that requires attention to detail, flair, creativity, and a passion for the charity's mission.

Being a Marketing and Communications Manager at SUNSHINE means helping shape the future of a life-changing charity, while making a profound difference in the community. Volunteering with SUNSHINE isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a transformative and deeply fulfilling experience. Here’s what makes it truly inspiring and exciting:

• Be a Changemaker: You’ll be part of a dynamic grassroots movement making a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Every action you take spreads hope and happiness.

• Build Genuine Connections: Meet like-minded, compassionate individuals, and form meaningful friendships that reflect the spirit of our mission—fostering togetherness and community.

• Personal Growth: Volunteering at SUNSHINE gives you the chance to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and grow as a person. Whether it’s teamwork, leadership, or creative problem-solving, you’ll be constantly evolving.

• Feel the Reward of Giving: There’s nothing quite like the sense of fulfillment that comes from brightening someone’s day and knowing you’ve made an impact.

• Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a passionate team committed to bringing sunshine into people’s lives and building a brighter, more connected future.

By joining SUNSHINE, you’re not just giving your time—you’re becoming an integral part of a mission that transforms lives, including your own. Together, let’s make the world a kinder, happier place! 

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

Independent Charity
External Advisers 
Unremunerated 

Our client is an independent charity and grant-maker which is part of the Royal College of Nursing Group. Their purpose is to support and strengthen nursing and midwifery, and to improve the health and wellbeing of the public. The charity supports nurses, midwives, nursing associates, healthcare support workers, student nurses and midwives, and retired nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers.

They are seeking to strengthen and widen the scope, expertise and diversity of their Committees to help shape the UK’s healthcare landscape. With ambitious plans for the growth and development of their work, this is an exciting time to join.

External Advisors provide independent and objective specialist knowledge and skills to help shape and inform the work of the Committees and they have the following opportunities currently:

Governance & Nominations Committee External Adviser (x1) 

Candidates will need to bring an excellent understanding and experience of charity governance and appointment to non-executive roles.

Finance & Investments Committee External Adviser (x2) 

Candidates who can offer an understanding and experience of fundraising, with a particular interest in one or more of the following: digital fundraising, regular giving and institutional donors.

For further information, and to find out how to apply, please visit our microsite by clicking 'Apply via Website'.

Deadline for applications: Monday 5th May (midnight)

Overview:

The Administrator will play a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the organisation. This position involves handling administrative tasks, maintaining records, supporting communications, and assisting with event coordination. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

General Administration:

• Maintain and update records, databases, and files.

• Handle correspondence, including emails and phone enquiries.

• Prepare reports, documents, and presentations as required.

• Support meeting coordination, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking.

Financial & Office Support:

• Assist with processing invoices, expenses, and financial records.

• Monitor office supplies and place orders when necessary.

• Support the Head of Operations with budget tracking and financial documentation.

Event & Programme Support:

• Assist in organising events, workshops, and meetings.

• Coordinate logistics, including venue booking, catering, and materials.

• Support volunteer and participant communications.

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain mailing lists and support donor communications.

• Assist in preparing newsletters, social media updates, and website content.

• Liaise with stakeholders, including funders, partners, and volunteers.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in an administrative role.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based tools

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• A passion for nonprofit work and community engagement.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who enjoys providing essential support to ensure the smooth running of a charitable organisation.

Roles and Responsiblities of Secretary

 The secretary works closely with the Chair and is responsible for:

• Organising board meetings with Chair, including setting the agenda.
• Circulating board papers 5 days in advance of the meeting.
• Taking minutes of the meeting, liaising with the Chair to ensure draft minutes are correct and that decisions and actions of the board are accurately recorded and implemented.
• Managing updates and background information as required by the board.
• Keeping records of membership as required.
• Ensuring timely submission of annual returns with Companies House.
• Filing all relevant information with the Charity Commission (annual reports, changes in the charity’s details and/or trustees’ details).
• Together with the Chair, organising the Annual General Meeting and any Extraordinary General Meetings.

The secretary may delegate some or all of these duties but final responsibility remains with the secretary.

JOIN OUR BRAND NEW ADVENTURE!

We are SUNSHINE—a vibrant and passionate grassroots charity on a mission to create meaningful change in the fight against social isolation and loneliness. With unstoppable energy and a heart full of compassion, we are dedicated to bringing people together, spreading joy, and fostering a sense of belonging that transcends barriers.

Our mission is bold yet simple: to transform lives. Through innovative initiatives, we aim to forge powerful connections, ignite happiness, and build a thriving community where no one feels alone. By supporting those most at risk of isolation, we ensure that everyone has access to the care, companionship, and encouragement they deserve.

At SUNSHINE, we believe in the extraordinary power of human connection. Together, we can make a profound and lasting impact—one smile, one bond, and one transformed life at a time. Let’s illuminate the world with kindness and compassion, and create a brighter, more connected future for all!

WE NEED YOU!!!

We're on the search for someone with a heart of gold, compassionate and a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, joining our inspiring start-up charity, SUNSHINE. We are also looking for a charity finance champion, joining us in a brand new fantastic volunteer role as our Treasurer/Finance Director on our Board of Trustees to oversee the financial health and compliance of SUNSHINE.

In this exciting volunteer role you will be responsible for;

1. Financial Management: As Treasurer you will ensure proper tracking of income and expenses, prepare budgets, and monitor cash flow. You will also handle bookkeeping tasks, especially as we are a start-up and micro/small charity.

2. Compliance: As Treasurer you will ensure the charity adheres to legal and regulatory requirements, such as filing annual accounts and reports with the Charity Commission, HMRC and dealing with banking needs and requirements.

3. Strategic Input: As the Treasurer you will contribute to financial planning and advise the board on financial implications of decisions, helping to align resources with the charity's goals.

4. Fundraising Oversight: As Treasurer you will assist in managing funds raised and ensure they are used in accordance with donor intentions and the charity's objectives.

5. Reporting: Regularly presenting financial updates to the board and stakeholders is a key part of the role.

6. Governance: As a trustee, the Treasurer shares responsibility for the overall governance and direction of the charity.

As a start-up charity, the Treasurer will wear multiple hats, balancing financial duties with broader organisational needs. It's a role that requires attention to detail, financial acumen, and a passion for the charity's mission.

Being a Trustee at SUNSHINE means helping shape the future of a life-changing charity, while making a profound difference in the community. Volunteering with SUNSHINE isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a transformative and deeply fulfilling experience. Here’s what makes it truly inspiring and exciting:

• Be a Changemaker: You’ll be part of a dynamic grassroots movement making a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Every action you take spreads hope and happiness.

• Build Genuine Connections: Meet like-minded, compassionate individuals, and form meaningful friendships that reflect the spirit of our mission—fostering togetherness and community.

• Personal Growth: Volunteering at SUNSHINE gives you the chance to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and grow as a person. Whether it’s teamwork, leadership, or creative problem-solving, you’ll be constantly evolving.

• Feel the Reward of Giving: There’s nothing quite like the sense of fulfillment that comes from brightening someone’s day and knowing you’ve made an impact.

• Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a passionate team committed to bringing sunshine into people’s lives and building a brighter, more connected future.

By joining SUNSHINE, you’re not just giving your time—you’re becoming an integral part of a mission that transforms lives, including your own. Together, let’s make the world a kinder, happier place! 

SUNSHINE

Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives

Bright Futures UK is looking for passionate and knowledgeable GCSE Maths tutors to provide educational support and a fun, safe learning environment for young people living with serious illnesses. 

What will you be doing? 

• Run tutoring sessions online to support a young person. 

• Offer subject area knowledge and expertise related to GCSE Maths. 

• Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions. 

What are we looking for? 

• Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of GCSE Maths concepts and specifications.

• Teaching Skills: Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and engaging way.

• Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.

• Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment.

• You must be a UK resident and be at least 18 years old.

What difference will you make? 

• Academic Progress: Help young people stay on track with their studies despite their health challenges, ensuring they do not fall behind.

• Confidence Builder: Provide a stable and encouraging presence that helps build the students' confidence and resilience.

• Future Opportunities: Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. 

What will you gain?

• The opportunity to fight education inequities and make a difference in a young person's life

• Enhanced DBS Certificate

• Safeguarding level one training

• Skill development opportunities and practical experience

Spike Island is a dynamic arts centre and registered charity that supports, produces and presents contemporary art across an 80,000 square foot former industrial building near Bristol’s harbourside. We run a diverse programme of exhibitions and events; and directly support artists through major new commissions, subsidised studios and development opportunities. We also offer bespoke exhibition services and are home to Emmeline café, workspaces for designers and creative businesses, and UWE Bristol’s Fine Arts programme.

The Board of Trustees is critical in setting and overseeing Spike Island’s mission, and working with the executive team to lead on and enact the vision for the organisation’s future.

You don’t have to have previous experience as a Board member or Trustee, but you will believe in the fundamental value of arts and culture, and be committed to applying your particular skills and life experience to our dynamic organisation and to its broad business model.

The Board is seeking candidates with a particular focus on the following areas of expertise:

- Visual arts sector experience, and / or a practising artist

- Capital campaigns, strategic planning and fundraising

- Finance and management accounting (Treasurer role)

- HR expertise

If you feel your skills and experience might match any of these areas, we encourage you to apply.

Alpha Academies Trust seeks two Trustees to help guide their strategic vision. This is an opportunity to contribute to the long-term success of Alpha's academies.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 26th May 2025

Location: Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire (hybrid or remote is available)

Time commitment: 4 board meetings per year

About Alpha Academies Trust

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking education provider dedicated to delivering a first-class education for every child. Established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire, our mission is to overcome inequality and ensure that all students, regardless of background, have access to high-quality education and life-changing opportunities.

About the roles

We are committed to delivering a first-class education that overcomes inequality. To support our mission, you will work with the board to shape the strategic direction of the Trust, ensuring strong governance, financial sustainability and high educational standards.

You will work closely with fellow Trustees, the CEO and school leaders to provide oversight and challenge, helping to improve outcomes for the 4,300 students across our six academies.

Key responsibilities include contributing to strategic decision-making, ensuring educational and financial performance accountability and supporting the executive team in delivering transformational education.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking Trustees who share the same passion for working with young people, value the impact a great education has on transforming life chances and the social mobility for young people living in disadvantaged communities; and have the energy and enthusiasm for working with a committed and dedicated team of trustees and staff to support our ongoing growth and success.

Send & Inclusion Trustee

We are looking for a senior leader with SEND & inclusion experience within an education setting, such as a headteacher, school improvement specialist, or academic with a track record of driving high standards. Experience in curriculum development, assessment and school leadership would be highly beneficial. Your expertise will support our efforts to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes across our academies.

Legal Trustee

We seek a legal professional with expertise in governance, compliance, or education law. Your knowledge will help ensure that the Trust meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities, mitigating risks and supporting effective decision-making. Experience in HR law, charity law, or contracts law would be advantageous.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

If you are passionate about making a difference in education and have the skills to support our growth and success, we would love to hear from you.

Peridot Partners and Alpha Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

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 26th May 2025.

WildComm is a dynamic conservation organisation dedicated to fostering the next generation of conservationists. Through affordable fieldwork training opportunities, we empower individuals to actively engage in impactful research and conservation initiatives, bridging knowledge gaps and cultivating a shared appreciation for the natural world. We offer the opportunity to develop a range of skills, which is a perfect steppingstone for your future career in conservation, or simply to take time out whilst also giving back. We are always looking for hands-on and passionate assistants to join our team and support our goals.

Key activities

We currently have a limited number of positions for participants to assist on our rhino research programme. This programme, situated in the South African bushveld of northern Limpopo, focuses on studying rhino behaviour, with a special emphasis on investigating the effects of dehorning as a method to reduce the risk of poaching. Participants will work closely with experienced staff and rangers to collect valuable data on rhino behaviour through observations, GPS recordings, and other data collection methods. As a participant, you will play a pivotal role in our efforts in advancing rhino conservation efforts and ensuring a sustainable future for these magnificent creatures. Whilst on this programme, you may also get involved in a number of other activities, including giraffe identification, snare sweeps, invasive species removal, habitat surveys, litter picks and environmental education.

What we are looking for

Everyone at the research centre is passionate about the work they do, so we are looking for someone who is excited to make an active contribution to the project. We are open to your background, what is important is that you are committed to the cause, willing to put in the hours, and dedicated to making a real difference. There are a few qualities that make you more relevant for the programme: prior experience with the project’s field techniques or working in a southern African environment; being reliable, responsible and motivated to work hard; enjoy working as part of a team and be happy to operate under the authority of field research coordinators, whilst being competent working unsupervised; happy to work long and unsociable hours. Some activities involve long days of walking in hot and cold weather, so if you are applying for these activities, you must be prepared and able to cope with such conditions.

At WildComm, we pride ourselves on conducting serious and impactful research aimed at furthering conservation efforts. While we value camaraderie, social interaction, and an occasional beer under the stars, it's important to emphasize that our primary focus is on the research and conservation work at hand. If you're seeking a party atmosphere or are primarily interested in leisure activities, we encourage you to explore other opportunities that align more closely with those preferences. Our projects require dedication, focus, and a genuine passion for wildlife conservation, and we welcome participants who share these values and are committed to making a positive impact on the environment. Participants are welcome to join us for any duration but longer stays are encouraged for a more enriching experience.

Salary and costs

Our fieldwork training programmes offer invaluable exposure to a variety of research techniques, making it an integral stepping stone for your next role. As we operate without external funding, we ask each participant to contribute towards our conservation fees, which covers all training costs, volunteer expenses (in-country travel, accommodation and food) as well as enabling this vital research to proceed. Participants are responsible for arranging their own airfare, as well as obtaining medical and travel insurance.

Accommodation is on a working farm, consisting of a communal area and kitchen stocked with crockery, cutlery, fridges, freezers, a stove and drinkable tap water. Rooms are shared (2-4 people) and include linens, hot showers and flushing toilets.