Trustee Volunteer Roles

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for children and young people to thrive?
Young Barnet Foundation (YBF) is seeking four new Trustees to join our Board and support our work with the voluntary, community, and faith sectors in Barnet. Since 2015, YBF has developed strong partnerships and worked collaboratively to improve outcomes for children and young people.

We are looking for individuals who can contribute their expertise, time, and enthusiasm to help steer our organisation and support its ambitious plans for the future.

Who We’re Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Voluntary sector expertise: Proven experience of working within the not-for-profit sector.
• Fundraising knowledge: Particularly in community fundraising, corporate fundraising, or securing support from trusts and foundations.
• Operational support: Knowledge of IT and/or HR to assist our senior management team in streamlining effective operations.
• Secretariat skills: An interest in keeping accurate minutes, papers, and actions for the Board, ideal for someone new to trusteeship who wishes to gain experience.

We also value:

• Strong connections within Barnet, such as links to local businesses, schools, faith groups, or local government.
• Experience in the youth sector, either as a service user, volunteer, or employee.

We are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the diverse community we serve. We are especially keen to hear from candidates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented on our Board.

Your Role as a Trustee

As a Trustee, you will:

• Attend bi-monthly Board and sub-committee meetings.
• Act as an ambassador for YBF, helping to raise our profile and support fundraising initiatives.
• Provide guidance and advice in your area of expertise.

This is a voluntary role requiring a time commitment of up to 8 hours per month, including attendance at six Board meetings per year, typically held in the evening. Trustees serve a three-year term, renewable for a maximum of six years.

We are looking for individuals to strengthen our governance and bring expertise, insight and energy to become Trustees / Committee Co-optees / Directors:

• Trustees – Provide strategic oversight across QAC’s charitable activities, with optional involvement in sub-committees and occasional site visits
• Committee Co-optees – Bring your specialist knowledge to one of our governance committees (Audit; Curriculum & Quality; Governance; Resources; Remuneration)
• Directors (QAC Enterprises Ltd) – Join the board of our trading subsidiary, helping it grow sustainably and support the wider charity.

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals who are passionate about inclusion and want to use their skills to make a real difference.

You don’t need previous board experience—but we are looking for people who can bring real value to our experienced and high-performing executive team. That might include

· Property, estates management, or capital development

· Specialist education and SEND leadership

· Business growth, social enterprise, or trading subsidiary leadership

· Finance or charity accounting

· Governance of strategic planning during periods of organisational change.

We are also keen to hear from those with lived experience of disability, and we are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC), based in Birmingham, supports people with learning difficulties, disabilities and other complex needs through a wide range of life-changing services. These are

• College – Specialist further education for 400+ students with over 450 staff
• Community Services – Outreach, day opportunities, and local support
• Residential Services – Supported living, respite and educational placements
• QAC Enterprises Ltd, our trading subsidiary, which produces accessible format services, All Formats®; owns Sight Village® exhibitions and generates income to support our charitable mission.

At My Sisters’ House Women’s Centre (MSH), we create real, lasting change for the women and communities we serve every day.

Our trustees form the backbone of the charity. As a new trustee, you would join an inspiring team of women committed to making a difference and driving meaningful change.

Each trustee brings valuable experience, insight, and expertise, helping to guide and support our work. Together, our dedicated staff and volunteers empower women to live courageously - knowing their worth and free from abuse, violence, and fear.

We are incredibly proud of the impact we make. If you share our passion and want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you.

We remain committed to creating a strong skillset at Board level and would be particularly interested in women with expertise in the following areas: HR, Legal, Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, Health and Safety, and Premises Management.

Becoming a trustee is a rewarding but important commitment. The MSH Board meets quarterly in the evening, with meetings lasting up to two hours. Trustees are expected to review Board papers in advance and come prepared for discussion and decision-making. In addition, each trustee is asked to join one of our MSH Committees, which meet every six weeks, usually during the day, for a maximum of two hours.

Please take a look at the accompanying role description and information. If you would like to find out more or apply, we would love to hear from you.

We’re looking for trustees

We’re looking to recruit dynamic, committed and motivated people with professional skills and experience who are as passionate as we are about empowering individuals to work through and beyond their experience of sexual abuse.

Specific qualifications are not necessarily required and we welcome applicants with lived experience. A genuine interest in learning about our charity and our services within the local community is essential.

These trustees will help to form a new board dedicated to supporting the charity and contributing to the effective and quality governance of Trust House. You will play an active role in developing the strategic direction of the charity and provide guidance to ensure the charity continues to support anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse in the Thames Valley area.

Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre is a dynamic creative hub located on the edge of Bodmin Moor in South-East Cornwall. Our unique 4-acre site is where creativity meets nature at Cornwall's geographical and cultural gateway. Our 500-seat Barn Theatre hosts a diverse range of performances, including theatre, dance, comedy, and live music. Our newly refurbished 70-seat Studio and Community Hub, opening in April 2025, will centre around creativity and community, providing a regular programme of activity and performances for people of all ages. 

About Sterts’ programme of work

At Sterts, we are dedicated to serving our community with a wide range of participatory and place-based activities. Our work spans across five core strands:

Future Makers:
This programme offers children, young people,
and schools access to arts and culture through workshops, performances, backstage opportunities,

and work experience. Our exciting new Future Makers

programme will launch in April 2025.

Community Makers:

We offer creative opportunities for adults and community groups through regular workshops, masterclasses, and performance opportunities.

Artist Development:

This strand supports local creatives by providing rehearsal space, workshops, and opportunities for collaboration. Our Artist Development programme

will also launch in April 2025.

Heritage:

Sterts is deeply embedded in the history of SE Cornwall.
We aim to be a hub for local research, tourism, and community engagement, celebrating the rich history
of our region.

Environmental:

As an Environmental Centre, Sterts is committed to sustainability. Our 4-acre site offers creative ways to

engage with nature, and our new Barn Theatre is fully equipped with solar PV and batteries, enabling us to run off-grid events and productions. 

Charity Structure & Responsibilities

Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre (CIO Number 1189424) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), and in 2024, Sterts Theatre (CIC Number 15422924) was established as a Community

Interest Company (CIC), wholly owned by the charity.
Trustees must be at least 16 years old. While Trustees are unpaid, they may claim expenses where applicable.

Trustee Responsibilities

As a Trustee, you will be responsible under Charity Law
for overseeing key areas including Employment, Health & Safety, and Financial Management. Specifically, you will be required to:

• Ensure the charity is fulfilling its purpose for public benefit. Comply with Sterts’ governing document and legal obligations. Act in the best interests of Sterts and its community.
• Manage Sterts' resources responsibly.
• Use reasonable care and skill in your role.

Expectations
As a Trustee, we ask you to:

• Attend six face-to-face meetings per year (typically 2 hours each)
• Participate in occasional extra meetings, both in-person and online
• Act as an advocate for Sterts and its work within the community
• Engage in discussions, making informed decisions, even when these may involve differing views
• Stay informed about Sterts’ activities by reading Board papers and relevant materials.
• Give practical support where possible and regularly attend shows and events

How to apply

Please submit a CV with a letter of interest that is no more than an A4 page of why you want to be on our board of Trustees or a video submission of no longer than 5 minutes by Friday 25th April at 10am.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming passionate and skilled individuals to join our journey!

The board of trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Farm, it’s financial health, probity of its activities, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document and legal and regulatory guidelines.
All trustees should be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity. For example, all trustees should be able to read the financial accounts.

THE ROLE

Main Responsibilities

· To ensure that the charity, and its representatives, function within all legal and regulatory requirements applicable, and in line with the organisation’s governing document, continually striving for best practice in governance.

· To maintain the fiduciary duty invested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity.

· To take appropriate professional advice in all matters where there may be a material risk to the charity, or where the trustees may be in breach of their duties.

· To determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning.

· To avoid any personal conflict of interest.

· To manage and use the resources of the charity so as to optimise its potential.

· To ensure that robust systems are in place for internal financial control and the protection of the charity’s funds and assets.

· To undergo a thorough induction upon appointment and ongoing training to remain alert to, and aware of, their duties and responsibilities, and of the environment in which they operate.

· To achieve the purpose of the charity and to pursue the charitable objects, and provide public benefit.

Main Duties

• Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements, and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance to the charitable objects.
• Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times.
• Promoting and developing the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its public benefit and recognising the situation when it may be more appropriate to wind the charity up where there is no longer a need for the charity to provide the services it does or because the charitable objects are no longer relevant to contemporary social situations.
• Maintaining sound financial management and control of the charity’s resources.
• Ensuring a fully effective and appropriate system for the recruitment, appointment and monitoring of the work and activities of the General Manager and, where applicable, other members of the senior management team.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, striving for best practice in good governance.
• Acting as a counter-signatory on charity cheques (including any electronic transactions) and any applications for funds.
• To maintain absolute confidentiality about all aspects of the trustees’ business, bearing in mind the over-riding legal obligations placed upon trustees.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Good independent judgment
• Strong communication
• Friendly and approachable
• Knowledge of and interest in animals and community farms is desirable.  
• Candidates who are local are desirable, but it is essential that you are able to travel to the farm for meetings, events and the odd day of volunteering.

ABOUT DEEN CITY FARM
Deen City Farm and Riding School is an urban farm with an educational focus in the heart of the London Borough of Merton. With over 60,000 visitors a year, our five-acre site includes a farmyard, gardens, riding school, shop, café and small playground. As well as welcoming visitors who want to meet the animals and enjoy the setting, we also work with local schools and community groups to fulfil our charitable aim of improving the lives of everyone in the community. Volunteering is at the heart of the project and we also provide a work experience programme.
Deen City Farm is a limited company as well as a registered charity.

The Board of Elmore Community Services is looking for new Trustees to lead the organisation at an important stage in its development.

Elmore was founded in 1989 and has successfully supported hundreds of with people with multiple and complex needs to live active and fulfilling lives. The charity specialises in working with individuals who, for whatever reason, find other mental health services hard to access and can be left unsupported at critical times.

Elmore’s clients may have mental health needs and people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing, individuals who are coping with the long-term impact of substance misuse, alcohol dependency, domestic abuse and neglect.

We are committed to persevering, trying out different approaches to engage the person and build up their trust in support services  possibly for the first time.

This is vital work, and Trustees find contributing to the Board and the overall strategy and impact of Elmore highly worthwhile.

We also need Board Members with knowledge and experience of: 

• Commissioning and Partnership Building with the NHS and Local Government

• Fundraising – especially from Trusts and Foundations 

• Improving and assessing Programme impact and Quality

We are particularly looking for Trustees with lived experience of services like Elmore’s. 

Younger people and people from ethnic minority communities are currently underrepresented on the Board and we would especially welcome applications from these groups living in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire where Elmore currently has programmes. 

The closing date for applications is May 12th 2025.  Please send a copy of your CV and a short one page note about why you would like to become an Elmore Trustee to Mandy Williams, Head of HR.

We are seeking two or three volunteers to join our Board of Trustees.

If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people in Cumbria and have skills or experience in any of the following areas, we’d especially love to hear from you:

• Business Development

• Finance

• General Fundraising

• Law

• Networking & Corporate Fundraising

As a trustee, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Receive induction and training to support you in your role.

• Make strategic decisions and contribute to the charity’s direction.

• Develop new skills and network with other professionals.

• Help improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Cumbria.

Northern Ballet is seeking new Trustees to join our Board. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the UK’s foremost narrative ballet company.

As a Trustee, you will contribute to Northern Ballet’s strategic direction, ensuring we continue to deliver against our priorities. We are committed to broadening representation on our Board and encourage applications from candidates who will bring diverse perspectives and lived experience to our governance.

We interested in welcoming applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and in particular those with experience of inclusive dance and people who have a background in education/higher education, particularly in engaging and inspiring young people through dance and the arts.

This is a voluntary position. Board meetings are held in Leeds and online, with additional opportunities to engage with the company’s work.

Purpose of the Role:
As a Trustee of SAPHNA, you will play a vital role in ensuring the organisation achieves its mission to promote excellence in school and public health nursing. Trustees are responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction, and financial sustainability of SAPHNA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute actively to the Board’s strategic decision-making and direction.
• Ensure SAPHNA complies with its governing document, charity law, and relevant regulations.
• Uphold SAPHNA’s values and promote its objectives.
• Provide guidance and expertise to support SAPHNA's development and growth.
• Oversee SAPHNA’s financial stability, approving budgets and ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Attend and actively participate in Board meetings (approximately four per year) and contribute to subcommittees or working groups as required.
• Support fundraising, partnerships, and advocacy activities where appropriate.
• Act as an ambassador for SAPHNA, representing the organisation to stakeholders.

Person Specification:

• A commitment to SAPHNA’s mission, vision, and values.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Experience in governance, leadership, or relevant professional expertise.
• Knowledge of school and public health nursing or the broader healthcare landscape (desirable but not essential).

Time Commitment:
Trustees are required to attend quarterly Board meetings, participation in working groups or committees, and occasional representation of SAPHNA at events.

Job description - Trustee

We are a successful and professionally run charitable preschool at the heart of Walthamstow with a strong ethos and excellent reputation. We’re here to make sure everyone has access to high quality and affordable early years education and childcare.

The Board

The Board can have up to nine members and may include a Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer. The role of the Board is to make sure Shernhall Preschool acts within the law and within the best interests of residents (we currently have 5 members).

We’re keen to recruit people with experience of any of the following:

• Professional experience of working in education/teaching

• Professional expertise within Human Resources

• Financial management experience.

The Board must act as a group, not as individuals and takes decisions collectively.

· Ensure that Shernhall Preschool complies with its governing document (its Articles of Association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations,

· Keep up-to-date with the Charity Commission’s Regulatory Framework,

· Contribute actively to the Board by giving firm strategic direction to Shernhall Preschool, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets

· Ensure the financial stability of Shernhall Preschool,

· Ensure the organisation’s accounts are a true and fair representation of the organisation’s finances,

· Ensure Shernhall Preschool applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects. For example, it must not spend money on activities which are not included in the objects, however worthwhile they may be,

· Make decisions for the benefit of the organisation, exercising independent judgement and declaring any interests, exercising reasonable skill, care and diligence in carrying out activities,

· Safeguard the good name and values of Shernhall Preschool,

· Adhere to Shernhall Preschool’s Code of Conduct.

In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, identifying key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluating or offering advice on other areas in which the trustee has particular expertise.

To apply

Please send the completed application form outlining why you’re interested in our organisation and what you would bring to the Board along with a CV to our Manager, Lilijana Markaj.

Deadline: Tuesday 29th April 2025

Ofsted Registration: 153685

Registered Charity No: 1123684

Company Number: 6420566

Are you passionate about supporting young people and giving back to your community? Whether you have experience in fundraising, governance, building corporate partnerships, or simply a willingness to get involved and make a difference – we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for enthusiastic and committed trustees to join our team and help shape the future of 2497 (Cosford) Squadron RAF Air Cadets.

About us

At 2497 (Cosford) Squadron, we’re proud to be part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, a national youth organisation that empowers young people aged 12 to 20 to develop leadership skills, resilience, and confidence through exciting opportunities like flying, adventure training, sports, and community service.

Our Civilian Welfare Committee plays a key role in supporting the squadron, overseeing governance, fundraising, and fostering partnerships that enable us to thrive. As a trustee, you’ll directly contribute to our cadets’ success, helping them grow into confident, capable young adults.

Why become a trustee?

Volunteering as a trustee isn’t just about helping others—it’s about growing yourself too.

✅ Develop new skills in leadership, governance, and fundraising.
✅ Make meaningful connections and become part of a supportive team.
✅ Enjoy personal fulfilment knowing you’re helping young people reach their potential.
✅ Shape the future of an organisation with a rich legacy and community impact.

We’ll work around your schedule and commitments, making it easy to balance volunteering with your family life, career, or other responsibilities.

What we’re looking for:

We welcome anyone who wants to get involved, but we’d be particularly excited to hear from those with experience in:

• Fundraising
• Governance and charity compliance
• Building corporate partnerships

You don’t need a military background, prior experience working with young people, or specific technical skills—just enthusiasm, reliability, and a passion for making a difference.

To join us, you’ll need to:

• Be 18 years or older
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Attend a 2-hour meeting every three months
• Show patience, responsibility, and kindness

Typical joining process:

1️⃣ Submit an expression of interest.
2️⃣ Complete an online application if invited.
3️⃣ Undergo a DBS and basic security check as part of our safeguarding process.

The process typically takes a few weeks, depending on volunteer availability and checks.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re excited to play a key role in supporting the next generation and helping our squadron thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for Trustees to work with our executive team to develop our strategic direction, ensure effective governance & inspire us.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring effective governance

• Providing support and leadership to ensure trustees fulfil their duties and contribute to strategic decision-making
• Maintain a supportive team culture among trustees, leveraging their varied experiences and networks for the charity's benefit
• Supporting colleague trustees to develop a collaborative team approach
• Develop and plan to ensure diversity & inclusion models and other relevant skills are embedded in our appproach

Development of the charity’s long-term strategy

• Working in collaboration with trustees, the CEO, and the Senior Executive Team to oversee the development of the long-term strategic plan
• Review delivery of the annual plan to achieve funding & project objectives
• Research broader networks, potential partnerships & stakeholders to support the charity's strategic goals and funding requirements

Working with others

• Develop productive working relationships and networks
• Agree annual objectives as a board within a mutually supportive network ensuring oversight to deliver

Acting as a representative of the charity

• Be an ambassador, developing our network with decision makers and other stakeholders as appropriate 

Join Them at a Defining Moment for Be United

This is an exciting time for Be United, having recently secured £559,829 in Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland. They are entering a new phase of growth—and they’re looking for a bold, strategic leader to help shape their next chapter. As Chair of Trustees, you will play a key role in driving their mission forward—championing and empowering Scotland’s Black creative community while ensuring Be United continues to grow as a leading force for equity in the Scottish Cultural Sector.

Who They Are Looking For

They are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader who shares Be United’s passion for shaping an equitable cultural sector in Scotland.

Candidates should have:

• Proven leadership experience at a senior level (governance or operational).
• Strong knowledge of the arts, charity sector, or relevant fields such as creative industries and business.
• High financial acumen, with the ability to understand and navigate budgets.
• Experience in recruitment and board or organisational development is particularly welcomed as they continue to strengthen their governance structure.

What You Will Receive

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic team.
• Be part of leading strategic change within the Scottish creative sector.
• Access to and the opportunity to enjoy a range of music and live events.
• Visibility as a leader working within a growing charity in Scotland.
• Ability to contribute to the mission and ambitions of Be United.
• In-person team training in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

As Chair, You Will:

• Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring they offer strong strategic direction and fulfil their governance responsibilities effectively.
• Hold the Board and Senior Leadership Team accountable for delivering Be United’s mission, ensuring that trustees are engaged and leading with excellence.
• Work closely with the CEO to ensure the organisation is thriving and growing.
• Support with recruitment and development to maintain a diverse, skilled, and engaged team that reflects the needs of the organisation.
• Act as a key ambassador for Be United, representing the charity at events, networking opportunities, and meetings with funders and stakeholders.
• Strengthen partnerships with the arts, education, and community sectors, working alongside the CEO to build strategic relationships that advance Be United’s mission.
• Leverage networks to support fundraising efforts, whether through connecting with funders, corporate partners, or high-value individual donors.
• Maintain oversight of the development of the trading arm, supporting the CEO and team to establish and develop Be United’s trading ability.

About Be United

"Championing creativity. No limits, no barriers." Be United is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation founded in 2014. They believe that ensuring diversity in the creative industries is not just a matter of fairness or representation—it is crucial for the vibrancy of the arts, the health of the economy, and the progression of an equitable Scottish society.

They are committed to advocating, nurturing, and championing Black people working in the performing arts, screen, and event sectors in Scotland. They create platforms and opportunities that empower people to define their own success.

Their values are:

• Equity: Creating a more equitable world, society, and sector.
• Empowerment: Enabling themselves and others to reach their fullest potential.
• Excellence: Striving to go beyond expectations and make an impact.

For the last decade, Be United has actively provided opportunities for Black artists working in the Scottish creative sector. Their impact includes:

• 27,000+ audience members engaged through their performance development programmes.
• £180,000+ in earned income generated for Scotland’s Black community through film and television work, having cast 500 people in Amazon Prime’s Anansi Boys.
• 400+ creatives employed through Be United initiatives.
• A growing portfolio of high-profile events, including Edinburgh Festival Carnival, Edinburgh Fringe events, Key Creatives, and Producing the Future.

With the backing of Multi-Year Funding, their key objective for 2025-28 is to support 500 Black people in Scotland to enter or progress in the creative industries. The next three years will mark a major step-change for Be United, delivering an ambitious plan that expands their reach and deepens their impact.

In a recent survey by Creative Scotland, Arts & Diversity Survey, half of respondents in the minority ethnic or mixed groups stated their ethnicity was a barrier, with a quarter stating it is a significant or very significant barrier. This compares with 5% of white respondents.

The need for change is clear. As Chair, you’ll play a vital role in shaping a fairer, more inclusive creative sector in Scotland.