Volunteer Manager Volunteer Roles in Edinburgh
This is an exciting time for the Society of Genealogists. With membership income rising and funds available for development, it now seeks to shape its future through a new strategic plan.
Core to that plan is the Society’s desire to continue to play a central role in the development of genealogy in the UK, for professionals and amateurs alike.
The Society is always interested in hearing from individuals who would like to join as trustees. All we ask of trustees is that they bring their knowledge and passion to the challenge. In return, we can offer an opportunity to help shape the future of the Society.
Whether you are just starting out on your family tree or have many years of experience in this field, we would love to hear from you.
Background
The Society of Genealogists (“the Society”) is an educational charity founded in 1911 and is custodian of an extensive and exciting collection of diverse historical and modern, physical and digital records. The Society’s staff and volunteers include experienced and knowledgeable genealogy professionals, with remarkable knowledge and experience of genealogy.
Chair of the Trustees
The Chair of the Trustees may serve a maximum of three terms of two years before being required to step down. Following the successful tenure of the present Chair, the Society is seeking to recruit the next Chair commencing from the AGM in July 2025, to continue to lead the Society in its continuing ambition to deliver a rewarding research and membership experience to all of its members in the UK and internationally; ensuring it continues to be a thriving organisation through the next stage of transformation and explores opportunities for growth.
We welcome applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion or socio-economic background.
This role will best suit a candidate who resides in the UK.
Please note that this role is voluntary and unpaid.
Job Description
Role: Chair
Term of Office: up to 6 years, with renewals every 2 years.
Purpose: To chair the Board of Trustees of the Society of Genealogists, ensuring that the charity runs legally and is provided with firm strategic direction.
Responsibilities (specific to the role of chair):
- To represent the Society and act as its spokesperson at external and internal functions, meetings, conferences, exhibitions.
- To lead the Board of Trustees in setting and monitoring implementation of the Society’s Strategy.
- To monitor the performance of the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), including a formal annual review against objectives.
- To oversee, or directly manage, the selection of new trustees from time to time to maintain sufficient trustees with the appropriate mix of skills.
- To plan, in consultation with the CEO, the annual cycle and set agendas for the Board of Trustees meetings, the AGM and any extraordinary meetings.
- To chair and facilitate meetings of the Board of Trustees and associated special meetings/committees.
- To provide support and delegate assignments as necessary to the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.
- To provide direction, support and impartial objective advice to the Board, individual Trustees and the Society as a whole covering: policymaking, liaison with honorary officers and with chairs of other committees.
- To liaise with the CEO in order to maintain an overview of the affairs of the Society, and to provide support as appropriate.
- To participate in personnel management grievance and disciplinary matters as defined by the personnel policies of the Society.
- To support and contribute to the development of the Board of Trustees, facilitating succession planning, change and conflict resolution.
Essential Skills/Qualities:
- Knowledge and experience of the voluntary and community sectors; understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
- To work at all times with integrity, objectivity, and honesty.
- Awareness of the commercial realities of a not-for-profit organisation and ability to balance the variety of requests from membership while ensuring financial stability.
- Proven leader with insight, independent judgement, and ability to think creatively in order to drive the development and realisation of the Society’s strategic vision.
- Experience in a board or senior executive role, leading teams and chairing efficient decision-making forums, through effective communication and interpersonal skills including impartiality, fairness, good listening skills, a willingness to speak out where necessary with tact and diplomacy, and an ability to respect confidence and confidentiality.
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the Society.
Desirable Skills/Qualities
- Understanding of the genealogy sector/market and the Society’s respective position therein.
- Experience in overseeing IT/digital projects and / or multifaceted change programmes.
- Experience in analysis of competitive position.
- Familiarity with and experience of reviewing financial accounts, budgeting, and financial controls.
- Demonstrable ability to develop a strong public profile amongst SOG members and in the genealogy community and to provide a strong contribution to fundraising from donations, grants, and legacy-giving.
General Responsibilities (with all Trustees):
- To ensure that the Society complies with its governing document (including pursuing its objects as defined therein), charity law, company law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- To ensure that the resources of the Society are applied exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
- To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in giving firm strategic direction to the Society, including setting overall policy, defining goals, evaluating performance against agreed targets and implementation of decisions made by the Board of Trustees.
- To safeguard the reputation and values of the Society.
- To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Society.
- To ensure the Society has financial stability and aims to deliver profits to reinvest in its services.
- To protect and manage the property of the Society and the proper investment of its funds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Main purpose of job: The Facebook Member Supporters plays a crucial role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for members of Mast Cell Action’s Adult and Parent/Carer support groups. This volunteer position focuses on ensuring that the group remains a positive and informative space, while upholding group rules, safeguarding members, and representing the charity with empathy and care.
Department: Community Engagement
Weekly Hours: 4+
Position reports to: Community Engagement Coordinator
Salary: N/A - Voluntary
Key tasks include:
Membership Management: Review and approve or decline group membership requests.
Group Rule Enforcement: Familiarise yourself with group rules and ensure they are upheld. This involves deleting posts or comments that break group rules, providing feedback to members, issuing warnings, suspensions and bans.
Charity Representation: Engage with members regularly by commenting on posts with empathy and support. This may involve referring members to Mast Cell Action resources and events as appropriate.
Post Approval
Safeguarding: Act promptly on posts that may indicate a safeguarding issue, following our internal policies and procedures.
Escalation & Communication of issues your supervisor
Skills and Experience:
Strong understanding of Facebook group functionality (approving members, moderating posts, managing comments).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy, patience, and the ability to engage with people experiencing health challenges.
Commitment to upholding group rules and creating a positive, inclusive space.
Awareness of safeguarding principles and willingness to escalate concerns.
Support and Training:
Member Supporters will receive an induction and ongoing support from Mast Cell Action staff.
Access to a WhatsApp group for moderators to communicate, share concerns, and seek advice.
Regular check-ins to provide feedback, celebrate successes, and address any challenges.
Key Objectives: By volunteering as a Facebook Member Supporter, you’ll help create a safe, compassionate, and empowering space for people with MCAS and their families, fostering community and reducing isolation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Main purpose of job: The Facebook Member Supporters plays a crucial role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for members of Mast Cell Action’s Adult and Parent/Carer support groups. This volunteer position focuses on ensuring that the group remains a positive and informative space, while upholding group rules, safeguarding members, and representing the charity with empathy and care.
Department: Community Engagement
Weekly Hours: 4+
Position reports to: Community Engagement Coordinator
Salary: N/A - Voluntary
Key tasks include:
Membership Management: Review and approve or decline group membership requests.
Group Rule Enforcement: Familiarise yourself with group rules and ensure they are upheld. This involves deleting posts or comments that break group rules, providing feedback to members, issuing warnings, suspensions and bans.
Charity Representation: Engage with members regularly by commenting on posts with empathy and support. This may involve referring members to Mast Cell Action resources and events as appropriate.
Post Approval
Safeguarding: Act promptly on posts that may indicate a safeguarding issue, following our internal policies and procedures.
Escalation & Communication of issues your supervisor
Skills and Experience:
Strong understanding of Facebook group functionality (approving members, moderating posts, managing comments).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy, patience, and the ability to engage with people experiencing health challenges.
Commitment to upholding group rules and creating a positive, inclusive space.
Awareness of safeguarding principles and willingness to escalate concerns.
Support and Training:
Member Supporters will receive an induction and ongoing support from Mast Cell Action staff.
Access to a WhatsApp group for moderators to communicate, share concerns, and seek advice.
Regular check-ins to provide feedback, celebrate successes, and address any challenges.
Key Objectives: By volunteering as a Facebook Member Supporter, you’ll help create a safe, compassionate, and empowering space for people with MCAS and their families, fostering community and reducing isolation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Main purpose of job: The Facebook Member Supporters plays a crucial role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for members of Mast Cell Action’s Adult and Parent/Carer support groups. This volunteer position focuses on ensuring that the group remains a positive and informative space, while upholding group rules, safeguarding members, and representing the charity with empathy and care.
Department: Community Engagement
Weekly Hours: 4+
Position reports to: Community Engagement Coordinator
Salary: N/A - Voluntary
Key tasks include:
Membership Management: Review and approve or decline group membership requests.
Group Rule Enforcement: Familiarise yourself with group rules and ensure they are upheld. This involves deleting posts or comments that break group rules, providing feedback to members, issuing warnings, suspensions and bans.
Charity Representation: Engage with members regularly by commenting on posts with empathy and support. This may involve referring members to Mast Cell Action resources and events as appropriate.
Post Approval
Safeguarding: Act promptly on posts that may indicate a safeguarding issue, following our internal policies and procedures.
Escalation & Communication of issues your supervisor
Skills and Experience:
Strong understanding of Facebook group functionality (approving members, moderating posts, managing comments).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy, patience, and the ability to engage with people experiencing health challenges.
Commitment to upholding group rules and creating a positive, inclusive space.
Awareness of safeguarding principles and willingness to escalate concerns.
Support and Training:
Member Supporters will receive an induction and ongoing support from Mast Cell Action staff.
Access to a WhatsApp group for moderators to communicate, share concerns, and seek advice.
Regular check-ins to provide feedback, celebrate successes, and address any challenges.
Key Objectives: By volunteering as a Facebook Member Supporter, you’ll help create a safe, compassionate, and empowering space for people with MCAS and their families, fostering community and reducing isolation.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Educators and facilitators wanted to help East London Waterworks Park deliver its environmental learning goals.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for educator and facilitator volunteers to participate in our community-led working group, who are collaborating with schools, universities and youth groups that help the design of the park.
Examples of projects are:
- collaborating on nature walk activities for schools
- supporting university students interviewing teachers
- creating lesson plans to co-design the park.
Schools, universities and youth groups we've collaborated with include:
- Buxton School, Leytonstone
- Kingsmead School, Enfield
- UCL
- Royal College of Art
- University of Westminster
- Project Zero
- Voyage Youth
- Loyola University Chicago
- Vanderbilt University Nashville.
We're looking for people to lead on these projects and facilitate the direction of the learning working group.
The Learning Circle currently meets monthly on a Wednesday evening at 8pm for an hour on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
You should be an experienced teacher, educational consultant, forest school leader, training and development specialist, learning designer, facilitator or any other kind of role creating learning projects, programmes and experiences. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Your support will help young people and learners improve their environmental knowledge of design and research as well as contributing to our community-owned park. This will in turn provide a sense of stewardship over the land once the park is created and student's ideas have been built into the park.
Creating learning projects with educational institutions will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces




About the Treasurer Trustee Role
Role Overview
The Treasurer plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health, stability, and accountability of Rebuilding Lives UK. They oversee financial strategy, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and provide guidance on long-term financial sustainability. The Treasurer ensures that financial risks are identified and managed appropriately while making financial information accessible to the board. Trustees are expected to be actively involved in the charity’s work, providing hands-on support where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure financial policies and procedures are followed and regularly reviewed.
- Oversee budgets, financial reporting, and compliance with legal requirements.
- Support financial decision-making and long-term financial planning.
- Work closely with auditors and external financial advisors.
- Monitor financial health, ensuring reserves are maintained and risks mitigated.
- Present financial reports to the board in an accessible, non-technical manner.
- Assist in fundraising strategy development and grant applications where necessary.
- Be actively involved in the charity’s operations where possible, offering financial guidance beyond governance.
- Trustees share collective responsibility for the charity’s governance, ensuring the charity’s mission is achieved and its operations are effective. Trustees support the CEO by contributing to strategic planning, offering expertise, and working together to provide the necessary oversight and direction for the charity’s growth and success.
Who We Are Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Experience in finance, accounting, or financial management.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of charity financial regulations.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance specialists.
What You’ll Gain from This Role
Becoming a trustee with Rebuilding Lives UK is more than just a governance role—it’s an opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to creating real, lasting change. As a trustee, you will:
- Play a vital role in supporting survivors and helping them rebuild their lives.
- Be part of a passionate and driven team working towards a shared mission.
- Gain valuable leadership, governance, and strategic experience.
- Develop transferable skills in decision-making, safeguarding, and advocacy.
- Expand your professional network and engage with like-minded individuals.
- Have access to training and development opportunities to strengthen your expertise.
Mandatory Training Requirement
The Treasurer must complete trustee governance and safeguarding training within the first three months of appointment. Additional training will follow as needed.
Terms of Appointment
Trustees serve an initial one-year term, with the option for renewal up to a maximum of three years.
Voluntary Role
All voluntary roles are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
This is an unpaid remote position (UK Based); however, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Time Commitment:
- 8 hours per month, including:
- Monthly board meetings (held via Zoom).
- Active involvement in governance and decision-making processes.
- Annual half-day strategy session to contribute to the charity’s direction.
- Engagement in charity activities beyond board meetings, as appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Become a Trustee at Sunrise Multicultural Project
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the future of Sunrise Multicultural Project.
As a trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping our strategy, ensuring we stay true to our mission, and supporting the development of initiatives that promote inclusivity and integration. We are seeking individuals with a range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences – whether in community work, finance, governance, fundraising, or marketing – who share our commitment to empowering minority groups and fostering a more connected, diverse community.
If you are eager to contribute your time, expertise, and passion, we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Salusbury World advice team have been successfully helping clients to navigate welfare benefits, immigration problems, housing support and to find work for 20 years. 70% of our clients require an interpreter.
We particularly need interpreters to support our Arabic-speaking clients.
Some appointments take place virtually and some are face-to-face appointments, usually in the London borough of Brent.
Your main tasks will be to:
*offer clear independent interpreting of the client’s issue and responses from the advice worker to the client.
*support clients from a variety of Arabic-speaking countries, many with almost no English.
Experience of interpreting is desirable but not essential. You need a warm personality and an ability to build a rapport with people quickly, a high standard of English, and a non-judgemental and supportive approach.
Commitment: this is an irregular commitment, as and when needed. It is likely to be 2 or 3 hours per month but may be less.
We offer induction training, support and reimburse travel costs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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If you want to make a difference to people living with a mental health condition then we’d love to hear from you!
About us
At The Mental Health Community we use our lived experience to build understanding and support for what it’s like to live and work alongside managing a mental health condition.
We know that it can be difficult to get, or keep a job if your energy levels, how you’re feeling and your ability to go to a place of work every day are affected by a mental health condition like anxiety or depression. But we also know that having a sense of purpose and belonging can really help with the symptoms and impact that mental health conditions can have on you.
Our work is focused on helping people with a mental health condition who are in work or looking for work. We do this by supporting businesses to improve how they look after people, because we know that by creating inclusive and safe spaces at work we make it possible for people with mental ill health to stay in the workplace which helps keep them well and benefits the businesses too.
By joining our board you will be:
- Making a lasting impact by helping us make more workplaces safe and inclusive for people with a mental health condition
- Shaping the future of our charity as we expand our services and reach more people who need our support
- Using your skills and experience for good by helping guide the strategic direction of our charity.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for at least 4 new trustees to join our team. Whatever your skillset, we’d love to hear from you and there are some areas where we need particular help:
· Treasurer: oversee our financial health, provide guidance on building long term financial plans to help us grow and ensure appropriate financial management.
· Marketing and Communications: strategic oversight of our marketing and communications, raising awareness of our work and reaching new audiences through digital strategies and media engagement.
· Fundraising: develop our fundraising strategy and income streams, including grant applications, corporate sponsorship and campaigns.
· Governance: guide us in operating transparently and effectively whilst maintaining high standards of governance in compliance with our governing document and charity law.
We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental ill health, young people aged 18-30, people of all socio-economic backgrounds, genders and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
About the role
As a board of trustees we meet remotely every 6 weeks, there may be some activity in between meetings so the estimated total time commitment is 4 hours every 6 weeks.
In addition to using your specific skills to develop how we work, all trustees share responsibility for:
· Developing our activities to help us achieve our purpose and positive impact,
· Making sure we are compliant with our governing document and the requirements of the Charity Commission, and
· Being an active member of the board to help us make good decisions
What you can expect from us
We are committed to supporting our Trustees: you can expect an induction to the organisation and trustee role plus any additional conversations and support you need to help you feel confident in your role.
Our meetings are relaxed and informal; there are no expectations of ‘business clothes’, technical jargon or having all the answers.
We welcome and support your preferences for the way we work together, how you like to receive information and how we can make it easier for you to participate actively in our discussions.
One more thing
We know that great trustees come from many backgrounds and with a variety of experiences and that’s great - we really value people who bring different perspectives and add new voices to our team.
But you might not feel you ‘check all the boxes’ as you read this advert or the role description, especially if you’ve been marginalised or excluded. We get it, and we’ve felt like that too. But we hope you’ll apply anyway because we’d love to hear from you and will take care to help you feel welcome and included.
For more information on the role please see the role description.
We welcome and support your preferences for how you like to receive information and how we can make it easier for you to apply.
If you prefer to apply in a different way e.g. through a conversation or submitting a short video please contact us and we can arrange it.
If you need any adjustments during the application process please let us know and we'll do our very best to accommodate them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.
ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.
At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.
Main Purpose of Job: Design and manage graphical content for various digital channels
Division: Operations
Department: Marketing & Communications
Position Reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications
Position is Responsible for: N/A
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage brand content such as logos, buttons, icons etc.
- Create new graphics for social media, website, email, posters, flyers, newsletter etc.
- Ensuring that ADC’s graphical content is impactful, clear and on brand
- Make input for improvement of the brand guidelines
- Organise and maintain design files and master assets
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Essential
- 3+ year of experience as a Graphic Designer
- Knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
- Ability to follow brand guidelines to produce work in line with ADC’s brand and to follow graphic design best practices
- Proficient knowledge of industry and digital design’s best practices.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating previous work examples
- High level of design ability and attention to detail
- Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week
- Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
- Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment
- A committed team player with good communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience working in an early-stage startup and gone through a scaling phase
- Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity
What ADC offers you:
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
- Professional learning and career development opportunities
- An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
- An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
- An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
- We provide work reference
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.
African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.
ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.
At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.
Main Purpose of Job: Design and administer the ADC website
Division: Operations
Department: Marketing & Communications
Position Reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications
Position is Responsible for: N/A
Position type: JobShare
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
·Design the ADC website in line with brand guidelines
·Make on-going changes and improvements to website design
·Collaborate with web developer to implement the designs
·Analyse and improve website performance
·Manage user access and permissions on WordPress
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Essential
·3+ year of experience as a Web & Graphic Designer
·Knowledge of WordPress, web design tools and technologies such as CSS, HTML
·Ability to follow brand guidelines to produce work in line with ADC’s brand and to follow web design best practices
·Knowledge of UX/UI design
·Knowledge in designing responsive websites
·Strong portfolio demonstrating previous work examples
·High level of design ability and attention to detail
·Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week
·Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
·Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment
·A committed team player with good communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience working in an early-stage startup and gone through a scaling phase
- Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity
What ADC offers you:
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
- Professional learning and career development opportunities
- An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
- An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
- An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
- We provide work reference
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Waterwatch UK
Waterwatch UK is currently transitioning to become a charity, strengthening its mission to hold polluters accountable and empower communities to protect and improve water quality. We work to ensure transparency, drive policy change, and support public engagement in safeguarding our waterways.
Role Purpose
As a trustee, you will provide strategic oversight, ensure good governance, and help Waterwatch UK achieve its mission. Trustees collectively guide the organisation’s direction, legal compliance, financial health, and public impact.
Available Trustee Roles
We are recruiting trustees with expertise in the following areas. Candidates should specify in your application which role they are applying for.
Please note that the specific roles may be adjusted based on the applications we receive to ensure the best mix of skills and expertise on the board.
1. Chair of Trustees
- Leads the board, ensuring effective governance, decision-making, and strategic direction.
- Acts as a key ambassador for Waterwatch UK.
- Supports and guides the CEO.
- Chairs board meetings and ensures all trustees are engaged.
2. Treasurer
- Oversees financial planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Ensures compliance with charity financial regulations.
- Works with the CEO to develop sustainable funding strategies.
3. Secretary (Governance Trustee)
- Manages governance processes, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission requirements.
- Supports meeting administration, record-keeping, and reporting.
- Ensures policies and procedures are up to date.
4. Fundraising & Grants Trustee
- Develops and oversees fundraising strategies, including grant applications and donor engagement.
- Identifies new funding opportunities and partnerships.
- Advises on diversifying income sources.
5. Marketing & Communications Trustee
- Leads public engagement strategies, including branding, digital media, and PR.
- Supports outreach efforts to raise awareness and grow Waterwatch’s supporter base.
- Advises on website, social media, and campaign strategies.
6. Legal & Compliance Trustee
- Ensures Waterwatch UK operates within charity law and regulatory requirements.
- Provides legal guidance on governance, contracts, and policies.
- Advises on risk management.
7. Community Engagement & Partnerships Trustee
- Strengthens relationships with local communities, ensuring Waterwatch UK remains community-led.
- Develops partnerships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, businesses, and campaign groups.
- Supports volunteer engagement.
8. Environmental & Policy Trustee
- Provides expertise on water pollution, environmental law, and policy advocacy.
- Helps shape Waterwatch UK’s campaigns and policy positions.
- Engages with policymakers and regulators to push for systemic change.
General Trustee Responsibilities
- Ensure Waterwatch UK operates in line with its charitable objectives and complies with relevant laws.
- Contribute to strategic planning, decision-making, and risk management.
- Support financial oversight, ensuring funds are well managed and aligned with charitable goals.
- Represent Waterwatch UK’s values, advocating for its mission and engaging with stakeholders.
- Participate in board meetings and relevant working groups or committees.
Person Specification
We are looking for individuals who:
- Are committed to Waterwatch UK’s mission and values.
- Have expertise in at least one of the areas listed above.
- Can dedicate time and energy to board meetings and strategic work.
- Bring an independent perspective and constructive challenge.
Time Commitment
- Attend quarterly board meetings (in person or virtual).
- Participate in relevant working groups or committees.
- Support fundraising, advocacy, or governance efforts as needed.
Why Become a Trustee?
- Help shape the future of a newly forming charity tackling water pollution.
- Gain board-level experience and expand your professional network.
- Be part of a passionate and purpose-driven team.
How to Apply
Please include the trustee role you are applying for.
In your email, please include:
- A short expression of interest (1-2 pages) outlining:
- The role you are applying for.
- Your relevant experience and skills.
- Why you want to support Waterwatch UK.
- Your CV
- LinkedIn profile (optional).
Currently, expenses are not covered, but the role should not incur any financial burden as it is remote. Once we secure funding, expenses will be reimbursed.
Deadline for applications: 17th April 2025 at 18:00
Waterwatch UK empowers communities to hold polluters accountable and drive systemic change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background:
Established in 2011, Kaleidoscope Trust is a UK-based charity fighting to bring about positive legislative, policy and social change for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and gender diverse (LGBTI+) people across the Commonwealth and beyond. We fund, fight for, and empower those upholding the human rights of LGBTI+ people by working with governments, changemakers, and civil society organisations to effect meaningful and lasting change in the lives of LGBTI+ people.
At this exciting time for Kaleidoscope Trust, we are looking to find a candidate who can take on the role as Chair of the Board of Trustees to build on the charity’s momentum, while handling the evolving opportunities and challenges of the organisation. The Chair provides strategic leadership of Kaleidoscope Trust in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer.
Overall purpose:
To provide Leadership of the Board as a team, to facilitate and drive the governance and strategic direction of Kaleidoscope Trust and to communicate its values, mission, aims, and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working in Partnership with the Chief Executive Officer
- Fundraising & Acting as an Ambassador
- Governance & Strategic Direction
- Communication and Culture
- Board Meetings
The post holder will seek to remain both well-informed about the opportunities, challenges, and risks facing the association’s services and will aim to contribute specialist knowledge/expertise to debate and decisionmaking.
The Chair of the Board is responsible for ensuring that the Board is effective in setting and implementing the strategic direction of the organisation and can act as a leading ambassador for Kaleidoscope Trust.
We know that diverse boards are the most effective, they can think creatively and hold each other to account, therefore we are particularly looking for applications from trans people, women, People of the Global Majority, people without a degree, working class people and people of faith.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information on the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the Treasurer of The Soup Kitchen (Charity Number: 1203641), you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial affairs of our organization, ensuring its financial health, and supporting our mission to alleviate food poverty
Who we are
Charitable objects
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF FOOD POVERTY IN LONDON BY PROVIDING FOOD AID TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE FOOD POVERTY AND TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ISSUE OF FOOD POVERTY.
The role
Treasurer Role Description
As the Treasurer of The Soup Kitchen (Charity Number: 1203641), you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial affairs of our organization, ensuring its financial health, and supporting our mission to alleviate food poverty in Hounslow. This voluntary position requires a commitment to our cause and a proactive approach to financial stewardship.
Key Responsibilities:
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Financial Oversight:
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Maintain an overview of The Soup Kitchen’s financial activities, ensuring financial stability and sustainability.
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Ensure that effective financial measures, controls, and procedures are in place and adhered to.
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Budgeting and Financial Planning:
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Oversee the preparation and presentation of budgets, accounts, and financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
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Advise on the financial implications of the organization’s strategic plans and activities.
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Reporting and Compliance:
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Ensure that annual accounts are prepared in compliance with statutory requirements and submitted to relevant authorities, such as the Charity Commission.
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Present financial reports to the Board, highlighting key financial issues and proposing corrective actions when necessary.
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Fundraising and Resource Management:
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Contribute to the development and implementation of The Soup Kitchen’s fundraising strategy.
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Ensure that the organization’s resources are managed effectively and align with our charitable objectives.
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Governance:
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Ensure that the organization complies with its governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
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Safeguard the good name and values of The Soup Kitchen.
Person Specification:
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Essential:
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Financial qualifications and experience, preferably as a qualified accountant.
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Experience in financial control and budgeting.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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A commitment to the mission and values of The Soup Kitchen.
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Desirable:
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Experience with charity finance and fundraising.
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Knowledge of charity accounting principles and regulations.
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Time Commitment:
The Treasurer is expected to attend Board meetings, which are held twice a year, and additional meetings as required. The role may also involve liaising with staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders on financial matters.
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Cedarwood Festival is seeking a new Treasurer to join the growing board team for 2025 and beyond. The new member will play a key role in the growth of the organisation and join an experienced team, passionate about the expansion of the gospel and unity in the north of England.
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Role Purpose:
Responsible for the overall financial health and compliance of the organisation. Producing financial reports, developing strategies to support the charity objectives. Guiding and advising Trustees in making sound business decisions in the long and short-term.
Role Duties:
• Monitor the financial operations with event director, such as payroll ifapplicable, invoicing, and other transactions.
• Monitoring and managing cashflow, forecasting, income and expenditure.
• Oversee outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, andother financial needs as necessary
• Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas forpotential improvement
• Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company
• Produce financial reports for Trustees
• Provide insightful information and expectations to Trustees to aid in long-term andshort-term decision making
• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports as appropriate
• Present financial reports to Trustees and stakeholders as relevant and appropriate.
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be usedfor financial purposes
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Experience in organisational accounting and finance. Over 5 years’ experience in a similar professional or voluntary finance role; general management and/or leadership skills and experience; understanding of data privacy standards; good communication skills, both written and verbal; good understanding of business principles and practices;good attention to detail; organisational skills; good computer skills; integrity, honesty.
Communication & Location: Most communications will take place via zoom and occasionally in person in the north east of England. Desired location would be north east of England to meet with team easily if needed but not essential.
Job Type: Part-time – Volunteer.
Reporting to: TRUSTEES
Essential qualities: You will be a committed Christian and share the vision and values of Cedarwood Festival that can be found on the website.
Please send an email to the below with your CV to set a date to discuss this role further.
The UK's Northern Christian Festival, gathering in a field to worship Jesus • #CathedralTour • 24/7 worship, community, fire, bible & God encounters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.