Volunteer Volunteer Roles in Bristol

We’re extending Ealing Book Festival'sBoard of Trustees to fulfil our long-term ambitions. We have a friendly, experienced team and financial strengths. Activities take place in central Ealing. Transport links are good.

Ealing Book Festival registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in November 2023. Its objects are to advance the public education in West London’s Ealing through an annual book festival and writing-related events for the enjoyment of books. We encourage reading for pleasure, working widely and inclusively. We are volunteer led.

Our April 2024 the charity ran its successful first main event, with 86% tickets sold and very positive feedback on the quality and range of the events. The festival comprised 19 events including a great children’s poetry competition. We’re planning for April 2025.

Skills we’re seeking

We’re strengthening our outreach capacity, diversity and enterprise. We’d especially welcome people with skills and experience in

1.Enterprise: fundraising and income generation

2.Working with Ealing (or equivalent) based networks and communities

3.Knowledge and experience of arts and culture

Trustees work collectively, using skills, knowledge and experience to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions.We offer induction and training.

The time commitment will vary but could be around 2-3 hours per week, flexed according to what you can offer. 

We welcome a wide range of background, to reflect the diversity of Ealing.

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.

The Personal Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to:

• Gain experience in the Third Sector.
• Develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
• Organising events and conferences
• Managing databases
• Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
• Liaising with staff
• Miscellaneous tasks to support the team.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential:

• You will need to have good written skills.
• Well-organised, proactive, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Good time management
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
• Able to participate at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours of commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Expected hours: No less than 12 per week

Benefits: Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Support a startup making fitness accessible, adaptive and enjoyable for everyone ��

Outset Wellness encourages users to integrate physical activity into their daily routines by providing personalized indoor and outdoor workouts. This approach helps combat sedentary behaviors by making exercise a manageable and enjoyable part of everyday life, thereby reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

Community and Social Media Manager

Role Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Community and social media manager to contribute to join our marketing team.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Create and manage our online community
• Support with user acquisition strategies, both online and offline (flyers, outreach in local communities)
• Create compelling content leveraging industry insights and latest social media trends, including posts and video content

What you can expect from working with us:

• Hands-on experience in an early stage direct-to-consumer startup
• Responsibility for projects end-to-end, with the possibility to be proactive and creative and contribute to the company’s marketing and communications strategy
• Work with a team of industry leaders from psychology, product and development and AI as well as collaborate with other interns in marketing, psychology and app development

Weekly Time Commitment

10+ hours per week remotely

Duration of Volunteer Role

3-5 months

We need your help creating compelling digital assets and engaging resources.

Description

Numberfit is a social enterprise that works to make Maths learning fun and engaging for children across all age groups. We are looking to grow our reach, and with this our team.

You will be working alongside a small team including our founder and operations team, creating compelling digital assets and resources, including: 

- teaching resources

- teaching equipment

- social media content

- stories and much more

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for a person passionate about children's education who:

• Has graphic design/illustration experience

• Is a visually creative individual with a passion for design

• Can provide ideas

• Has the ability to quickly understand our needs

• Can ask key questions to enable us to clarify requirements

The volunteer should also have/be:

• Value accuracy and attention to detail 

• Open to feedback

What difference will you make? 

Your input will shape how we communicate our creativity and the assets children will engage with.

With your help we’ll be able to continue raising the profile of mathematics, enjoyable learning and children's wellbeing.

What’s in it for you?

You would become part of our small, friendly team and you have the opportunity to use your time to make a real difference to the organisation’s ability to provide and deliver enjoyable maths sessions and materials for children across all age groups.

What skills should you have? 

• Graphic design
   

What skills will you gain?

• Teamwork
• Design

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification / training/ experience

• Own computer or secure access to one

• At least 3 hours a week + for a minimum period of 3 months

Smart Air

We provide free, data-backed educational content on air pollution, air purifiers and masks and we ship simple, cost-effective air purifiers, masks and other tools to protect people.

Smart Air is dedicated to helping people protect themselves from the harms of air pollution. This mission is fulfilled through two routes: education and clean air tools. Smart Air provides free, data-backed content on air pollution, air purifiers and masks. The aim is to help dispel myths and provide honest, reliable information to help keep people’s lungs clean. Smart Air ships simple, cost-effective air purifiers, masks and other tools to protect people from dirty air. Our purifiers are the most cost effective on the market, and have protected over 100,000 air breathers in more than 30 countries to date.

Smart Air helps to solve those challenges through two routes: education and clean air tools. Smart Air provides free, data-backed content on air pollution, air purifiers and masks. The aim is to help dispel myths and provide honest, reliable information to help keep people’s lungs clean. Smart Air ships simple, cost-effective air purifiers, masks and other tools to protect people from dirty air. Our purifiers are the most cost effective on the market, and have protected over 100,000 air breathers in more than 30 countries to date.

Grant Writer

Role Description: We would love to find experienced grant writers that can help us apply for grants to bring more clean air across the UK.

Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 3-4 weeks remotely.

While gaining invaluable experience in Content Creation, practice your passion within real-life scenarios. 

Join a group who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. We’re looking for a passionate dedicated individual to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating contents for our digital channels.

If you are enthusiastic, passionate and are excited to contribute your content creation skills to a meaningful cause, join us. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact in our community.

Responsibilities
Create attention-grabbing contents.
Work well with collaborators in our creative and marketing teams.

Requirements
Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills.
Dedicated and willing to learn.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.

ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

Help bridge the employment gap by offering crucial CV support and facilitating job interview preparation. As an Employment Support Programme Manager at Barawak, you'll inspire and empower our community with the tools needed for sustainable employment success.

Introduction to the Employment Support Programme at Barawak

The Employment Support Programme at Barawak is an instrumental part of our strategic initiative to enhance the economic well-being of the Afro-Hebrew community through increased employability. Our focused strategy is to improve job readiness and access to employment opportunities by providing practical support such as CV clinics, interview coaching, and subsidies for travel to interviews and courses. This programme is designed to create real change, with the aim to see a measurable increase in employment rates within our community. By creating and leveraging partnerships with local businesses and organisations, we not only open doors for immediate job placements but also lay the groundwork for sustained economic growth. Through this service line, we strive to fulfill our mission of economic empowerment, making tangible progress towards our vision of a prosperous and self-sustaining community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and execute the Employment Support strategy and service line:

• CV Assistance and subsidising travel: Organise and oversee quarterly CV clinics and provide discretionary support for travel costs associated with interviews and courses, enhancing job readiness among community members.

• Discretionary interview support: provide access to high quality discretionary interview practice and advice.

• Job opportunity signposting: Develop and maintain partnerships with businesses and organizations to highlight job opportunities for the community. Act as a liaison for discretionary referrals to these job opportunities, ensuring a fit between community members’ skills and available positions.

2. Measure performance: Keep accurate count of the number of individuals assisted with CVs, job applications and interview preparation; the number vacancies shared with the community and any successful placement rates of those assisted. Provide this data to the Governance Team and Trustees on request.

3. Collaboration with Verticals Teams: 

• Partnership Development & Collaboration Team: Coordinate with this team to identify and establishalliances and partnerships with local, regional and global organisations, businesses, councils, and thegovernment to acquire Employment Supportresources, speakers or information.

• Fundraising & Financial Management Team: Collaborate with this team to conduct fundraising activities and financial planning for the Employment Support service line. Identify diverse revenue streams, such as grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events for the Employment Supportservice.

• Volunteer Engagement Team: Work with this team to recruit, train and manage volunteers to support the Employment Support service delivery.

• Marketing Outreach & Advocacy: work with this team to enhance visibility of the Employment Supportservice across social media, press, and community events. 

4. Governance Team Interaction: Provide regular updates and reports to the Governance, Secretariat & Performance Reporting team. Ensure programmealignment with Barawak policies, procedures, strategyand objectives. Collaborate on monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess Employment Support service impact and effectiveness.

Person Specification:

• Skills: Strong organisational and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and adept at working in a collaborative environment. Eagar to learn new skills.

• Attributes: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Afro-Hebrew community in the UK. Commitment to Barawak's values of helping out, sticking together, and staying strong. Ability to work flexibly and respond to evolving community needs.

• Commitment: Passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families dealing with poverty. Innovative thinker with a focus on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.

Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.

To apply, submit a CV by 1 May 2024, clearly stating the role you are applying for.

Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. We support, advocate for, champion and connect carers across the UK, so that no one has to care alone.

Our values

Carers are at the heart of everything we do. We are:

Attentive

• we welcome everyone and are always supportive and ready to help
• we listen carefully and respond with expertise and understanding.

Ambitious

• we’re courageous and innovative, aiming high and seeking out new ideas and opportunities that take us forward
• we are always learning and improving, pushing boundaries to increase our impact.

Achievers

• we are passionate about what we do and tenacious in our pursuit of change
• we adapt to new challenges and are always striving for excellence
• we love to collaborate and enjoy working with others to reach our goals.

Trustee role description

The duties of a Trustee are to:

• contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy and defining goals
• to set targets, and evaluate performance against agreed targets
• ensure that Carers UK complies with and pursues its objects as defined in its governing document, the Articles of Association
• safeguarding the good name and values of Carers UK
• ensure that Carers UK complies with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• ensure the financial stability of the organisation
• ensure that Carers UK applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects, ie the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
• protect and manage the property of the charity and ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds
• ensure the effective and efficient administration of Carers UK
• ensure the organisation acts within employment and health and safety laws
• appoint the Chief Executive and monitor their  performance.

In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions including the annual election of the Officers (Chair, Vice-Chairs and Treasurer)

Additional duties may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives and other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise, and positively representing the organisation.

Person specification

Trustees, collectively and individually, have ultimate responsibilities for the charity. To be effective each Trustee must have:

• a commitment to the organisation
• a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort including attending meetings
• strategic vision
• good, independent judgement
• an ability to think creatively
• a willingness to speak their mind
• an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
• an ability to work as part of a team
• appreciation of Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Nations Trustee role description

We are specifically looking for two Nations Trustees, one each for Northern Ireland and Wales. In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the Nations Trustee will be expected to ensure that the Carers UK Board is informed on key issues affecting carers in the respective Nations. 

In order to discharge this responsibility, the Nations Trustee will be expected to: 

• attend the quarterly Nation Committee meetings and the Annual Conference
• establish working relationships with the Director of Devolved Nations, and with the Chair and other members of the Nations Committees
• represent Carers Wales and Carers Northern Ireland at some external events
• sit on recruitment panels as required.

Person specification 

• Sound knowledge of the relevant Nation’s issues, the devolved responsibilities held by the relevant Government, its diversity and geographical challenges
• A willingness to understand the work being delivered in the relevant Nation, context, key priorities and aims
• Be a Welsh/ Irish language speaker, or willing to learn (desirable)
• It is essential that the Trustee lives in the relevant Nation and is willing and able to travel to Cardiff/Belfast and London with some overnight stays required. 

Commitment 

10-12 days per annum.

How to apply

Please email us to request a copy of the full candidate pack. 

Please submit a CV outlining your experience, employment and volunteering history and any Trustee, non-executive or public service roles you currently have or have had in the past.

Please also submit a 500-word statement based on the Person Specification. You should clearly explain your ability and/or experience in relation to the criteria in the Person Specification.

Please also submit the Candidate Summary Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and the Declaration of Eligibility with your application. These start overleaf. 

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to provide us with the names and addresses of two people who can provide references.

Applicants are required to declare any unspent criminal convictions. The Charities Act disqualifies people convicted of offences involving dishonesty or deception (unless the conviction is legally regarded as spent), undischarged bankrupts and those disqualified from company directorship from acting as charity Trustees.

Closing date for applications: 15 September 2024 5pm

Interviews dates:  October, dates to be confirmed. 

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Electus Global Education Co, Inc.

We’re a start-up on a mission to launch a million happy futures, through impactful innovation. Our ed-tech super app aims to democratize success through financial capability, entrepreneurship and career readiness education to underserved communities, globally.

The educational landscape has long been criticized for its lack of preparation for real-world challenges, particularly in critical areas such as financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Despite mounting evidence of the growing importance of these skills in today’s economy, traditional education systems remain focused on academic achievements that often do not translate into practical abilities for managing finances or understanding business dynamics. This oversight is more than an educational gap—it's a societal issue. Young individuals are entering adulthood without the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of personal finance, investment decisions, or the entrepreneurial acumen required to innovate and drive economic growth.

Moreover, the absence of these essential skills contributes to broader economic problems, including poor personal debt management and a lack of entrepreneurial ventures, which are crucial for job creation and economic vitality. In an age where financial crises are frequent and the entrepreneurial landscape is rapidly evolving, there is an urgent need for an educational model that integrates real-life financial management and business skills into the foundational stages of learning.

The long-term lack of financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills leads to problematic outcomes for communities and families. Communities suffer from increased crime rates as financial instability can drive individuals towards illegal activities. Families face heightened stress and instability, resulting in poor mental and physical health outcomes. Additionally, inadequate financial management and lack of entrepreneurial ventures limit access to quality healthcare due to insufficient financial resources, thereby increasing mortality rates. These negative outcomes underscore the urgent need to incorporate comprehensive financial education early in the learning journey to foster more resilient and economically stable communities.

Electus rises to address these educational deficiencies through its revolutionary platform, Life Hub, which seamlessly blends financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness into a cohesive learning model tailored for children aged 6-18. Life Hub harnesses the latest advancements in AI and machine learning to create highly personalized learning experiences that adapt to individual learning paces and styles, ensuring that each student can thrive. Unlike traditional financial education platforms that focus narrowly on savings and budgeting, Electus offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide spectrum of financial interactions, from earning and investing to spending and giving, all integrated within an engaging educational experience.

The platform’s hands-on approach is designed to transcend theoretical knowledge, allowing students to participate in real-world financial activities and simulated business environments, which helps to cement their understanding of complex concepts through practical application. This experiential learning is further enhanced by the platform's integration capabilities, making it a versatile educational tool suitable for diverse learning settings—from conventional classrooms to innovative micro-schools and home-school environments, as well as rehabilitation programs within juvenile justice systems.

Furthermore, Electus is committed to continuously updating and refining its content and methodologies to keep pace with global financial trends and technological advancements, ensuring that the education it provides remains relevant and forward-thinking. This commitment extends to adapting the platform to different cultural and educational standards across global markets, illustrating the scalability and flexibility of the Life Hub solution. By providing a foundational platform that not only educates but also engages young learners in meaningful ways, Electus is setting a new standard for what educational success looks like in the 21st century, preparing a generation of informed, confident, and capable individuals ready to lead happy and successful lives.

As a social enterprise, our mission is to improve the quality of life through our ground-breaking education and financial technology called Life Hub.

Join our team of passionate individuals who are improving the quality of life of children under 18 nationwide daily.

Video Editor - Content Creation

Role Description

Role: Video Editor Time Commitment: Flexibly 7+ hours per week About Us: Electus Education is a social enterprise committed to empowering the next generation through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. As a volunteer Video Editor, you will help us bring our mission to life by creating interesting visual content for social media and our website that inspires and educates.

About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Video Editor to join our volunteer team. In this role, you will create and edit video content that highlights our programs, showcases success stories, and supports our educational initiatives. Your work will be key in engaging our audience and amplifying our impact.

Responsibilities:

• Video Production: Edit raw footage into polished, high-quality videos for social media, campaigns, and the website.
• Creative Direction: Collaborate with the content team to develop video concepts that align with our mission and resonate with our audience.
• Branding: Ensure all video content is consistent with Electus Education’s branding and message.
• Feedback and Revisions: Implement feedback from team members to refine video content.
• Content Optimization: Optimize videos for different platforms to ensure maximum reach and engagement.

Volunteer 7-9 hours per week for 3-5 months remotely.

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.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Co-Chief Impact Officer to join ADC.

Main Purpose of Job: To oversee the design and delivery of social impact programs while ensuring their financial viability through fundraising and partnerships.

Division: Social Impact

Department: N/A

Position Reports to: Founder and CEO

Position is Responsible for: Head of Fundraising, Head of Programs, Head of Partnerships, Head of Engineering

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
 

• Lead the development of ADC’s social impact strategy, including practical tools and systems that not only track and measure impact performance, but also integrate impact analysis into strategy and decision-making
   
• Lead the development of ADC’s fundraising strategy, with a focus on developing long-term strategic public and private sector partnerships with global and regional corporates, institutions, foundations and high net worth individuals
   
• Play a role in relation to revenue generation by helping to define market relevant value propositions for consulting services based on our Theory of Change, with a goal of achieving a business model that is financially sustainable and delivers on ADC’s strategic vision for catalysing social impact
   
• Lead the creation of new social impact programs, interventions and goals that will inspire and drive the organisation to deliver social impact at scale, and ensuring that the ADC approach and Theory of Change is upheld and enhanced
   
• Lead the development of thought leadership initiatives that position ADC as an influential driver of systemic social change in Africa and leader in social impact research
   
• Play a role in creating and maintaining social impact content, and making it accessible to our Marketing & Communications team for sharing with internal and external audiences to promote ADC’s work
   
• Coordinate and provide oversight and support to the Social Impact team, guiding recruitment and onward career development of team member

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Essential
 

• Minimum of 7-10+ years of relevant experience
   
• A track record of leading successful fundraising campaigns and grants applications
   
• Experience of design and delivery of social impact programs
   
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to develop long term relationships with institutional sponsors and individual major donors
   
• Familiarity with impact assessment methodologies and latest developments in the impact measurement field
   
• Ability to create powerful narratives that present social impact in a simple manner
   
• Ability to drive strategy in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team environment
   
• Demonstrated ability to create global and regional networks across the industry
   
• 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
   
• Available to volunteer at least 10-15 hours a week

Desirable
 

• Experience working in an early stage star-tup and gone through a scaling phase
   
• Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity
   
• Experience leading, managing and coaching successful teams in different geographical locations

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.

Treasurer

We are looking for a Treasurer to lead this charity’s board’s oversight of charitable funds, you will be pivotal in ensuring the organisation demonstrates excellent stewardship of resources and is financially sustainable for the future.

Position: Treasurer

Location: Remote or London-based office

Duration: Max term: 96 consecutive months

Remuneration: Unremunerated - reasonable expenses can be claimed following the expenses policy

Expected time commitment:

Four Board meetings per year and one annual general meeting

Four FRAC meetings per year

Four RAPMC meetings per year

Other duties – approximately 1 day per month

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Treasurer for this exciting organisation. This is a particularly exciting time to join us, as we put in place a new three-year strategy to bring greater clarity and focus to developing the organisation’s role.

We are looking for a Treasurer who will be a charity trustee (company director) and ensure that the public interest and charitable objectives run through all that we do. We will launch our three-year strategy in the Autumn of 2024 and the next step is to craft a clear and achievable delivery plan to sit alongside this strategy which will be accompanied by a medium-term financial plan.

Your background in financial leadership will be an ideal experience to chair the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC) and provide support to our finance team.

Key responsibilities include:

· Meet with the Chief Executive and relevant staff to prepare for FRAC and board meetings and discuss other financial matters.

· Seek assurances that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.

· Advise on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.

· Keep the board of trustees informed about its financial duties and responsibilities, including the organisation’s free reserves position and target.

· Oversee the preparation of budgets, management accounts and financial statements, and ensure processes are in place to ensure that the statutory accounts are disclosed in the form required by the Charity Commission and Companies House.

· Ensure that the accounts are externally audited and any recommendations from the auditors are implemented; as financial spokesperson, make a formal presentation of the accounts and audit report to the board of trustees and members, drawing their attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way; liaise with the auditors on specific issues such as the management letter and related board representations.

· In liaison with the communications team act as financial spokesperson and draft external briefings for the organisation.

· Ensure that processes are in place to ensure appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place, including an appropriate reserves policy.

· In relation to investments, ensure there are processes in place to check that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity, and monitor the organisation’s investment activity ensuring it is consistent with the organisation’s policies and legal responsibilities.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· An understanding of the wider talking therapies environment, regulatory frameworks, and professional associations.

· An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

· A commitment to the organisation and its charitable objectives.

· Financial qualification (ACA / CIMA) or equivalent.

· Strategic and analytical financial experience.

· Board-level experience in the Public, Private or Third Sector.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with experience working in an influential role and the ability to explain financial information to a variety of audiences.

· Demonstrates good, independent judgement; can also act with impartiality, fairness and respect confidences.

About the Organisation

The employer is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Alongside professional support for our members, we are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies, and emotional and mental wellness for the benefit of all.

This is an exciting time to join as the organisation is currently consulting on a new organisational strategy, to be launched in autumn 2024.

You may have experience in areas such as Treasurer, Accountant, Trustee, Finance Trustee, Finance Treasurer, Finance Manager, Business Accountant, Board, Volunteer, Governance, Manager, Strategic Planning, Accountancy, Trusts, Grant, Volunteer, Board Member, Chair

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Liluye

Liluye is a global, collaborative community of trafficking survivors, allies, and workshops committed to empowering people.

Liluye focuses on helping those that are most marginalized, specifically those who have been trafficked. We focus on prevention, economic empowerment and aftercare for those who have endured trafficking.

Liluye's dedication to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), is at the heart of The Thrive Tribe program, our personal development and coaching program for survivors. We aid in trafficking survivors' personal recovery while contributing to the broader goal of economic empowerment and gender equality. Liluye empowers survivors with the support, skills, and confidence needed to pursue sustainable livelihoods and contribute positively to their communities. We personally are on a mission to create environments and collaborative efforts to help girls and women feel safe, empowered, and heard. We also believe strongly in preventive efforts, addressing root causes to trafficking and collaborating with partners that share our vision to stop it.

Thank you for your interest in Liluye and making a difference. We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Grant Writer

Role Description

Liluye seeks a driven, empathetic, honest, strategic yet process-minded leader with experience in grant research and writing. We are especially looking for individuals who particularly are passionate about: women and girls’ empowerment, anti-trafficking awareness and prevention, circularity, and diversity and inclusion.

The Grant Writer will research, write, prepare, submit, and report on grant proposals to governments, corporations, and foundations. Additionally, they will be responsible for prospect research to seek out new sources of funding that support Liluye’s work. The following is preferred:

• 1-2 years of grant writing and researching experience with a proven track record in the nonprofit sector • Submit an average of 1 – 5 grant proposals per month • Manage, track, and report on existing grant activities

Weekly Time Commitment

7-9 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role

6+ months

Carers UK is the national membership charity for the millions of people in the UK who are unpaid carers. As an organisation we provide expert advice and information for carers, campaign for greater recognition and support for carers, and use our experience and expertise to help other organisations do more for carers. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital leadership role in the work we do while ensuring the charity is equipped and governed effectively, establishing and monitoring strategy and ensuring we are true to our values and keep carers at the heart of everything we do.

We are now seeking to appoint up to two people to join our Board of Trustees, to steer us towards our vision of a world where carers are recognised, valued and supported.

It’s an exciting time to be part of Carers UK, we have set out our stake as to how we want the world to change for carers. Our Board is instrumental in ensuring we make the future really impactful for carers through our vision and strategy  while fulfilling all our obligations as a charity.

We are specifically looking for two Nations Trustees, one each for Northern Ireland and Wales. In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the Nations Trustee will be expected to ensure that the Carers UK Board is informed on key issues affecting carers in the respective Nations. To find out more about this opportunity please download the Trustee recruitment pack.

Closing date: 15 September 2024 5pm

Interviews:October 2024

Carers UK is committed to representing the diverse society in which we work and actively encourages applications from people with 

Eco-Stylist

We are a go-to resource to find and shop sustainable clothing brands.

The fashion industry has a massive sustainability problem: less than 5% of clothing makers earn a living wage, 60% of clothes are made from fossil fuel based fabrics like polyester, and because of fast fashion, half of new clothes end up in a landfill in less than one year. Sustainable fashion brands are challenging these problems but “it’s hard to find sustainable brands and trust them.”

Eco-Stylist is the trusted go-to resource to find and shop sustainable clothing brands. Our Certified brands are different: 78% of our brands are making progress on living wages, with 61% already ensuring most of their clothing makers earn a living wage. 92% of our brands use a majority of more sustainable fabrics like hemp, tencel, and organic cotton. 0% of our brands are fast fashion.

We have a brand directory of 100+ certified brands, a marketplace of 1,400+ items, and a blog with shopping guides and educational content.

Blog Writer

Role Description

The Blog / Content Writer writes and publishes blog articles on a bi-weekly cadence. The ideal candidate loves writing and is seeking to build an online portfolio of their work. Topics include sustainable/ethical fashion, fashion, sustainable living, and sustainability research.

Prior experience not required but must have strong interests in sustainability, fashion, and gaining writing experience. Looking for entrepreneurial candidates who are extremely driven and self-motivated.

Benefits: includes mentoring. At the end of your 3-6 month role we will assist you in your next career steps: informational interviews, jobs, letters of recommendation, grad school applications, etc.

Eco-Stylist is a growing startup and social enterprise, with a mission to make sustainable fashion the norm.

Weekly Time Commitment

4-6 hours per week remotely

Duration of Volunteer Role

3-5 months