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October 6, 2022 In ROLES

Ministry of Justice: Online Procedure Rule Committee Member seeks Legal Expert

Members will be expected to play an active role in the OPRC and have collective responsibility for the creation and operation of the Online Procedure Rules. In particular, members will be expected to: • Engage fully in Committee meetings, giving full consideration to the issues and taking account of all relevant factors, including any guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice or by the Lord Chancellor. • Attend approximately 10 Committee meetings a year and participate in at least 1 working group. Frequency of working group meetings and associated work will depend on the priorities and work programme the Committee sets, working...

October 6, 2022 In ROLES

Lone refugee charity ‘The Separated Child Foundation’ seeks new Trustee

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference to the lives of lone refugee youth! The charity is at an exciting stage of its development. We’re keen to recruit more Trustees to strengthen and broaden our skills and understanding. What will you be doing? The important role of a Trustee is to ensure that The Separated Child Foundation fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries through its charitable activities, delivers on our mission and is governed competently and with integrity. The Board of Trustees, working collectively, needs to act to ensure that The Separated Child Foundation:- Has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction on...

October 6, 2022 In ROLES

Charity promoting research into rare diseases seeks new Trustee with IP law expertise

The Myrovlytis Trust is a charity founded in 2007 to promote research into rare diseases and advance education of the public in medical and molecular genetics. By providing information and support to patients, raising awareness among clinicians and the public and strategically funding research, the Myrovlytis Trust aims to transform the outlook for rare diseases. With an initial focus on two conditions (Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome and osteosarcoma), we fund research directed towards new treatments. We want to ensure that patients gain access to the same state-of-the-art technologies, breakthroughs and therapies as those with more common diseases, and work collaboratively with a variety of organisations to...

October 6, 2022 In ROLES

Ealing Mencap seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

Join our Board of Trustees, and play a big part in making sure we offer people with learning and other disabilities greater choice and the very best opportunities in life. Trustees are there to ensure we work in a way that reflects our vision, mission and values.  And that we spend our funds in a cost-conscious way to achieve the best impact. Our Vision -  Disabled people will have every opportunity throughout their life to achieve their full potential. Our Mission - To change society so that disabled people can fully enjoy their rights and live happily and independently as possible. Who are we and what...

October 6, 2022 In ROLES

Oxfordshire South and Vale seeks new Trustees – law background sought

We are looking for several new Trustees to join our Board A Company Secretary Trustee A PR & Communications Trustee A Research & Campaigns Trustee   What will you be doing? We are a local charity providing free, confidential and independent advice to help people in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of the White Horse resolve their problems. The main issues people bring us concern benefits, debt, employment, housing, relationships and consumer problems.  Following advice, four in five people are able to resolve their problem and we help most to find a way forward. We also use evidence to influence policies and practices that affect people’s lives. Our...

October 6, 2022 In ROLES

Responsible investment charity ‘ShareAction’ seeks new Trustee

This is an exciting time to join a growing organisation already established as a leading voice in the responsible investment space, and to play your part in helping shape a fairer, healthier, more sustainable future. The global investment system has an oversized impact on challenges from the climate crisis and biodiversity loss to poverty and inequality. We want to make sure that impact is positive. At ShareAction we work with investors, policymakers and individuals to unleash the positive potential of the investment system. We aim to build a world where our financial system serves our planet and its people. ShareAction is...

October 6, 2022 In ROLES

Charity supporting children & families with illness/disability seeks Trustee with legal expertise

Every year, 12 to 17 of every 10,000 children born are diagnosed with an illness and/or disability that threatens or shortens life. The diagnosis itself is life-shattering and stressful for each and every family member. The Maypole Project provides a range of support from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. We provide emotional support to the whole family including siblings and grandparents. Our promise is to be alongside families every step of the way, creating a package of emotional support tailored to their needs, for as long as it is needed. Our vision is for all families who have a child with a chronic illness or disability...

October 6, 2022 In ROLES

Ministry of Justice: Online Procedure Rule Committee seeks Member with knowledge of the lay advice sector

Members will be expected to play an active role in the OPRC and have collective responsibility for the creation and operation of the Online Procedure Rules. In particular, members will be expected to: • Engage fully in Committee meetings, giving full consideration to the issues and taking account of all relevant factors, including any guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice or by the Lord Chancellor. • Attend approximately 10 Committee meetings a year and participate in at least 1 working group. Frequency of working group meetings and associated work will depend on the priorities and work programme the Committee sets, working...

October 6, 2022 In ROLES

Grayshott & District Housing Association seeks new Trustee – legal expertise welcomed

Grayshott & District Housing Association provides affordable housing to rent for local people on low incomes. The small enthusiastic trustee board would welcome a few new members with the appropriate skills to ensure succession. What will you be doing? A Trustee has strategic responsibility for the management and direction of the charity. Trustees are supported by a part time Housing Administrator who deals with all the tenants, traders and contractors. A full supportive induction programme is carried out with new trustees. The existing board of nine has a wide range of skills & experience linked to housing, such as property management, a building surveyor,...

October 6, 2022 In ROLES

Africa in Motion film festival seeks new Trustee – law expertise sought

We seek to appoint people who are as passionate as we are about African/Black diaspora cinema & artistic expression, the cultural sector in the UK, & addressing urgent questions about inequality with the aim of creating a just world. What will you be doing? We want our Board to reflect the diverse nature of the Black diaspora, be intergenerational, and to reflect the independent spirit of the filmmaking we champion. Following the exciting appointment of our new Festival Director and the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, we are keen to receive applications from potential Trustees across the spectrum of age, disability, gender, socio-economic...

October 6, 2022 In ROLES

Charity supporting people with life-changing illnesses seeks Trustee with legal expertise

The Pear Tree Fund is looking for five new trustees to join its resourceful, friendly, and committed team and help transform the lives of those in our community who are most in need. This is an exciting opportunity to join the charity at a time of change and play an integral role in its development. We are looking for a treasurer, trustee with fundraising expertise and three other trustees. The successful applicants will join our board of trustees and help set the future direction of the Pear Tree Fund to make sure it can continue to respond to the needs of...

September 29, 2022 In ROLES

Charity for communities in need – The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul – seeks Trustee with law background

We are seeking individuals who can bring their professional knowledge, dedication and passion to the Daughters of Charity Services Board of Trustees through the appointment of individuals who have a background in one of the following areas: • Finance / Accounting • Social Care • Law Daughters of Charity Services operates as a family of charities across Britain, providing a diverse range of services to various communities in need of support, from working with Roma women and families in Glasgow, to providing homecare to elderly people living alone in Westminster. The role Each organisation is independently run, but forms a part of the Daughters of Charity...

September 29, 2022 In ROLES

Worthing Women’s Aid seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

Could you join our Board as our Legal Trustee, supporting the work of the Board and CEO to relieve the distress and suffering of people, with a particular focus on women and children who have suffered or are exposed to domestic abuse? What will you be doing? Our Trustee Board has gone through a transformation over the past two years and has a new generation of trustees who bring specific areas of expertise to the role of governance. We have a new Strategy and a strong ambition. We are looking for a legal expert who- in addition to usual trustee functions- can...

September 29, 2022 In ROLES

Charity for children with complex health needs seeks new Trustee – legal skills sought

This is an exciting opportunity for two trustees to join The Maypole Project’s Board of Trustees.  The role of a trustee is highly rewarding, its key responsibilities being to: ensure that the charity and its trading subsidiaries are governed effectively work in partnership with the Chief Executive to ensure that the organisation has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and that the organisation, the trustees and the Chief Executive are focused on achieving these work within the Board of Trustees to ensure future sustainability, in terms of the impact of activities against assessed need, and financial sustainability ensure that...

September 29, 2022 In ROLES

The Befriending Scheme – improving the lives of the vulnerable in East Anglia – seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

The Befriending Scheme is an established charity of over 30 years. We are blessed with having some amazing Trustees but we need two more! We have some very exciting plans for the future including social enterprise development. What will you be doing? The Board are passionate, forward thinking people with a wealth of experience.  Between them they have local government, social care, and HR experience. We are looking for two new members who can assist with legal matters, writing funding applications, social enterprise experience and possibly with some farming knowledge. Like most charities we are faced with ever decreasing opportunities to gain funding from local authorities coupled with the...

September 29, 2022 In ROLES

Clothing Collective seeks to appoint secretary trustee with responsibility for governance

With 22% of the UK population living in poverty and 7% of those living in persistent poverty we see more and more people on the street begging for help, in addition to those we don't see, who are struggling to get by. We provide access to the stocks of clothes held at charity shops, to people who are unable to afford to clothe themselves for whatever reason, were we are able restore some dignity to them by arranging for them to go into a charity shops and redeem the vouchers we provide in exchange for clothes. Activities We partner with third party charities such as...

September 29, 2022 In ROLES

Learning disability charity in Winchester seeks new Trustee – legal expertise sought

Our focus is to enable adults with learning disabilities to live life to the full with the choices and independence that they want. We promote self-development, friendship, self-confidence, creativity and learning. We also like to have fun! We have a range of weekly and monthly activities and we provide advocacy, information, safeguarding and skills workshops. We respect and promote the rights of people with a learning disability and their families to speak up on issues both locally and nationally. We aim to raise awareness, change attitudes and influence policy. Role summary Being a Trustee at Winchester Go LD gives you the opportunity to contribute...

September 29, 2022 In ROLES

Afrikindness seeks new Trustee with legal experience

Afrikindness is looking to strengthen its Board of Trustees.  We are seeking a trustee with legal experience to support our work by joining our Board. We are a pioneering non-profit association founded in 2021 out of the desire to foster more awareness of Kindness among (albeit not exclusively) children and young people of BME origin (black & minority ethnic). Our charity's sole purpose is to advocate for kindness. We are focused on inspiring, educating, and empowering children and young adults to be kind to themselves (mental health), kind to others, kind to the environment, and kind to Africa. At the core...

September 29, 2022 In ROLES

‘Alternatives to Violence Project’ in North London seeks new Trustee – employment law expertise sought

This is an opportunity to become a trustee of a small but growing charity and guide it through an exciting time of growth and development post pandemic. AVP started in Britain in 1989 and is now an established charity and company limited by guarantee based in London and aiming to work in all regions of Great Britain as part of an international network in over 50 countries. We are a busy organisation that has grown organically on a low budget in Britain since 1989. The Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for directing the affairs of AVP Britain, and ensuring that it...

September 29, 2022 In ROLES, Uncategorized

Hospice care charity in Gravesend seeks new Trustee with a legal background

ellenor is a charity that provides hospice care to all ages and to help us provide this specialist hospice care and support, we need amazing people. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our charity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a business professional from all sectors to join ellenor at Board level. As a Trustee you are responsible for the governance and strategy of ellenor, it’s financial health and the probity of its activities in accordance with ellenor’s Articles of Association. We have several Trustee positions that will be vacant in 2023 and whether you are an experienced Trustee or...

September 29, 2022 In ROLES

Mental health charity in Lincoln ‘Shine’ seeks new trustee with legal skills

Trustee required! How would you like to make a difference to a fast paced, rapidly growing Mental Health Charity? Do you have the legal skills that our charity is looking for? If you think you can help, please apply! Shine Lincolnshire are looking for a dynamic trustee to join its board. Over the past 15 months Shine has exceeded all growth expectations and is moving forward at pace.  Shine is looking to enhance its board skills by recruiting an additional board member who has the legal skills/background to compliment its existing trustees. About Shine Objectives Shine Lincolnshire supports and aims to improve the health and...

September 25, 2022 In ROLES

Arts organisation Farnham Maltings in SW Surrey seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

We are seeking four dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees who have a genuine interest in Farnham Maltings and are passionate about the arts and all it can offer communities here in Farnham, the South East region and beyond. Farnham Maltings has a fifty-year history of contributing to the quality of life of the town and region as a vibrant cultural organisation. We have strong relationships with our Local Authorities, Arts Council of England and a range of trusts. Farnham Malting’s mission is to encourage people to be actively creative; connecting with others unlike ourselves; and by articulating new...

September 22, 2022 In ROLES

The 93% Club – supporting ‘state schoolers’ at university – seeks new Trustee

We’re looking to grow our trustee board to bring a diverse range of experience, so that we can be sure we have all the skills we need as we prepare for the next stage of our journey. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a large but growing charity at a pivotal moment in our ambitions to dismantle social immobility in the UK. Over the last four years, the 93% Club has grown from a Facebook group of 400 students at two universities, to a network of state-educated people at more than 30 universities across the UK. We’ve now reached over...

September 22, 2022 In ROLES

Marine conservation grant-giving charity seeks new Trustee – governance / charity law expertise sought

Sea-Changers is a grant-giving charity run by a small and committed team of volunteers. Our mission is to create a sea-change in the level of funds available for marine conservation and marine species protection work in the UK. Over the past 11 years we have funded over 250 vital and innovative marine conservation projects. We work with businesses and individuals to raise funds via bespoke corporate partnerships, online giving, eBay auctions, sponsored events and individual donations. To read more about the broad range of projects we have funded and the kinds of business partners we work with please visit our...

September 22, 2022 In ROLES

Philanthropy organisation ‘The Charity Service’ seeks new Trustee with background in law

The Charity Service supports philanthropists to give with ease and confidence. We aim to grow our philanthropy advice services over the coming years, and are are looking to recruit new trustees to help us achieve our goals. The Charity Service is a trusted expert in charitable giving having been managing charitable funds and making grants to voluntary organisations for over 20 years. Our vision is a world in which philanthropy is commonplace, generous and kind. We promote philanthropy and empower impactful charitable giving. We are an independent charity and operate on a not-for-profit basis. After a strategic refresh in 2021, we are...

September 22, 2022 In ROLES

Wheatsheaf Hall in Vauxhall seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

We are recruiting trustees to help take our ambitious, not-for-profit, community-led and volunteer-run venue in Vauxhall from unincorporated status to registered charity. We need trustees, preferably with experience of setting up new charities, to support our existing long-serving and committed team of volunteers, in particular our Chair and our Treasurer/Secretary. We meet once a month with the rest of the volunteers and representatives of user groups to run the organisation. We would appreciate individuals with legal, financial or other professional expertise to help steer us through this important phase in our development. If you are local to Vauxhall, we would be especially pleased...

September 22, 2022 In ROLES

Bedfordshire Almshouse charity seeks new Trustee – legal expertise welcomed

The Frederick Ray Trust: Up to three new trustees sought for this Bedford Almshouse charity, preferably (but not exclusively) with legal/accounting experience to compliment the existing skills of our trustees We have vacancies for up to three new trustees following the recent retirement of three members of the board. Residents in or close to Bedford with knowledge of the town, plus some background experience in legal or accountancy work would be ideal but not essential. We believe it is important to have a degree of expertise on our trustee board, in the professions that affect our regular activities. We also encourage...

September 22, 2022 In ROLES

Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity seeks new trustee with legal expertise

Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of individuals living with devastating and incurable conditions? Alex TLC is a trusted and experienced organisation offering support and information for all those affected by a genetic leukodystrophy. These are a group of often terminal, rare neurodegenerative conditions, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds, most notably children. Established in 2004, we are recognised by the NHS and global stakeholders as the "go to" organisation for those affected by these devastating conditions in the UK. Like many other small charities, we have grown organically from an informal support group to a thriving...

September 22, 2022 In ROLES

Citizens Advice Wandsworth seeks new Trustees

We are currently looking for new Trustees. Several Trustees are likely to retire from the Board over the course of the next year and we have identified a set of skills and experience that would benefit the organisation. We are looking for 2-3 new Trustees and are looking for people with broad experience relevant to our advice delivery and / or people with experience of the health sector. We have also identified the need to increase board representation from Black African and Black Caribbean communities. It’s an exciting time to join us. We remodelled and refocussed our delivery to remain sustainable...

September 22, 2022 In ROLES

Peace Brigades International (UK) seeks new Trustee with employment law expertise

We are seeking new Trustees to join the Board of Trustees of PBI UK. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into the management, governance and legal obligations of an international Non-Governmental Organisation while contributing significantly to its impact. The key components of the role are: To guide and support PBI UK’s Director in maintaining a long-term overview of the organisation and all its work; To make strategic decisions about the organisation’s mission, objectives, policies and procedures; To ensure the needs and interests of relevant people and bodies are taken into account when making decisions; To ensure adequate resources are in...

September 22, 2022 In ROLES

Charity helping those with life-changing illnesses in Suffolk seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

The Pear Tree Fund is looking for five new trustees to join its resourceful, friendly, and committed team and help transform the lives of those in our community who are most in need. This is an exciting opportunity to join the charity at a time of change and play an integral role in its development. We are looking for a treasurer, trustee with fundraising expertise and three other trustees. The successful applicants will join our board of trustees and help set the future direction of the Pear Tree Fund to make sure it can continue to respond to the needs of...

September 15, 2022 In ROLES

The Linacre Institute – supporting young people access the most selective universities – seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

The Linacre Institute is a small charity supporting young people from less traditional backgrounds access this country's most selective universities. We do this through providing intensive academic programmes for sixth formers which have, every year,  yielded fantastic results. Year-in, year-out many of our students make successful applications to Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and others, thanks to their efforts on our programmes. Our current work is focussed, mainly, in South Yorkshire but we are eager to reach more young people. We need new trustees with a range of skillsets who have the drive, determination and energy to help us grow our small operation.   Please click here...

September 15, 2022 In ROLES

Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre seeks volunteers

Every day ordinary people do an extraordinary job monitoring conditions for people in detention to make sure that they are treated with fairness and respect. The Independent Monitoring Board at  Heathrow is recruiting new members who live within 25 miles of the IRC and can commit the time to 2 to 3 visits per month although this may be slightly higher during the first year of training and this can be flexible depending on the needs of the Board and the individual. Who are the IMB? We’re a group of ordinary members of the public, doing an extraordinary job. As a passionate, personable...

September 15, 2022 In ROLES

Royal Albert Memorial Museum Development Trust in Exeter seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum Development Trust is excited to announce it is seeking new trustees Could you help protect the past, support the present and shape the future with us? The RAMM Development Trust is an independent charity that raises crucial funds to support the work of the much-loved Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery which sits in the heart of Exeter. The Trust is governed by a dedicated team of volunteer trustees who have a passion for supporting RAMM’s work. The Trust is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and therefore offers trustees limited...

September 15, 2022 In ROLES

Grant making trust in Islington seeks new Trustee

Are you interested in making a positive difference in Islington? Can you help amplify the voice of those we work with through your personal or professional experience? Could you bring diversity to our board so that we better reflect the community in which we work? Do you have the time and flexibility to fit us into your life? If any of the above apply to you, then becoming a governor (i.e. a trustee) of the Cripplegate Foundation may be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for you. Cripplegate has grown from a local grant-making trust established over 500 years ago in Islington. We now have an...

September 8, 2022 In ROLES

Network of Catholic social action charities seeks new Trustee with law experience

Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) is an agency of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales. It is also a network of over fifty Catholic social action charities and diocesan Caritas organisations. CSAN is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and part of the global Caritas Internationalis family. The charity works to: Further the charitable works of the Catholic Church in England & Wales in accordance with its teaching through the development of the network of those working in social action; Advance the education, training, practice and formation of those active in the field; Promote the development of...

September 8, 2022 In ROLES

Complementary health charity (helping carers, Grenfell survivors, homeless) seeks new Trustee

Are you able to make a difference to a local West London complementary health charity? We at Munroe Health are looking for committed, enthusiastic and pro-active individuals to join our trustee board. We are a small London based charity that delivers a range of complementary therapies to support the health and well-being of those who would otherwise not be able to afford or access such treatments.  The beneficiaries of our treatments are diverse and has included Carers, the elderly, homeless and more recently Grenfell survivors. You will work collaboratively with other trustees and be confident in making decisions that will shape the...

September 1, 2022 In ROLES

Arts & literature dementia charity ‘Living Words’ seeks new Trustee – legal expertise sought

We are seeking:  People with an appreciation of, and commitment to Living Words’ journey, aims and ethos. To complement the skills and expertise we already have on the board, we are looking for trustees who have experience in legal, marketing, finance or running a mid-size arts organisation. We are also looking to recruit a Chair for the board, and are open to who this person might be. In addition we would like to hear from individuals under 25 with an interest in the arts, dementias and/or mental health, who might like to join our board. We hope to hear from you! About...

September 1, 2022 In ROLES

Heart of Bucks community foundation seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

We are currently seeking new trustees to join our established, friendly board and engage in the leadership, administration and governance of Heart of Bucks. Our trustees are key to setting the strategic direction of our organisation and provide valuable advice and support to both board members and staff. Our board meet five times a year, with meetings usually held at our offices in Weston Turville during the day. Trustees may also be asked to attend occasional evening and weekend events. We hope that our trustees would also be involved in a committee that is the closest match for their skills or could support...

September 1, 2022 In ROLES

Trustee with International Human Rights Law experience sought

Korea Future is recruiting at least one new trustee with extensive international human rights law experience to join our board. Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term, which is renewable. The board currently has 7 trustees. ABOUT KOREA FUTURE Korea Future investigates human rights violations in North Korea to accelerate justice and support accountability. It is currently undertaking a multi-year documentation project focused on the North Korean penal system. It maintains offices in London, Seoul, and the Hague.. PERSON SPECIFICATION Evidence of at least 5 years of professional experience in day-to-day role focusing on international human rights law. This experience may be in the...

September 1, 2022 In ROLES

Trauma Breakthrough in Somerset seeks new Trustee – company law expertise sought

TRAUMA BREAKTHROUGH – Committed and Enthusiastic Trustees Sought for a Leading Regional UK Based Provider of Trauma-Informed Training, Consultancy & Well-Being Services for Organisations & Individuals. 1 in 5 adults have experienced abuse, sexual violence and other forms of trauma. Many go on to experience long-term impact on their mental and physical health, as well as increased levels of social exclusion and isolation. At Trauma Breakthrough we believe that every trauma survivor should be able to access the help they need to make a full recovery, and to live full and empowered lives. We work with: Organisations – including businesses, statutory services and charities,...

August 11, 2022 In ROLES

Enrich Learning Trust in Norfolk seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

Enrich Learning Trust is seeking supportive Directors/Trustees for the Trust Board.  We require, and benefit greatly from, a range of professional knowledge and experience, including but not limited to: Education, Business, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Estates and Property Management. This is a challenging but very rewarding voluntary role.  You are not expected to have knowledge in all areas as all of the Trust’s governance Boards work as a team and expertise in a particular field is extremely valuable to the Trust.  Your skills and experience are more important than previous Board Member experience. We are based in Norfolk but would...

May 19, 2022 In ROLES

Learning with Parents seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

We are looking for committed and passionate Trustees who are dedicated to supporting Learning with Parents to ensure all children are supported at home to reach their potential. What will you be doing? Our next steps as a charity will be to increase the number of children and parents we work with through working with more schools and developing more partnerships. We are looking for committed and passionate Trustees who are dedicated to supporting Learning with Parents to ensure all children are supported at home to reach their potential. Learning with Parents is recruiting for three individuals to join our Board of Trustees....

May 19, 2022 In ROLES

Cultural organisation in Southampton ‘City Eye’ seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

This is an exciting time to join our board. City Eye is a small but resilient organisation and we are at a transformational time in our existence. We are currently engaged in a process of organisational development to strengthen our financial position, confirm our long term business plan, and grow capacity and activity. In 2018 – after many years of commitment and collaboration with project partners – City Eye moved into Studio 144; a new building created as a cultural hub in Southampton’s city centre. This move, while still presenting some challenges, offers many opportunities for us.  Studio 144 is undoubtedly an...

May 12, 2022 In ROLES

Refugee youth charity ‘Our Second Home’ seeks new Trustee with legal expertise

Our Second Home is a youth movement that helps migrants and refugees to flourish in the place that they call home. Through residentials and leadership training, we empower our members to create community and build leadership. Using a model of peer leadership and regular activity, we are creating a participant-led social movement. We do this through three core programmes to refugees and migrants aged 14 and above: school holiday residentials, a leadership training programme for graduates of the residentials, and regular movement building activities for our leaders. While youth movements like ours have existed for over a century, OSH is the first...

December 10, 2021 In ROLES

Blake Cottage Trust (William Blake) in West Sussex seeks new Trustee

William Blake (poet, artist and visionary 1757-1827) and his wife Catherine lived in a cottage in the village of Felpham in West Sussex between 1800 and 1803. The Cottage is now one of the only two surviving homes where Blake lived, the other being a Georgian townhouse in London. The Blake Cottage Trust was set up in 2015 and successfully raised half a million pounds to purchase the Cottage and put it into trust for the nation. Our aim now is to renovate the building in time for the 200th anniversary of Blake’s death in 2027 and open it as a centre...

December 2, 2021 In ROLES

Zest Theatre based in Lincoln seeks new Trustee with legal specialism

Zest is an award-winning theatre company creating exhilarating new work for young people. In light of the pandemic, we are overhauling our work to better meet the needs of young people and make a greater impact on their communities. Zest is seeking new at least one new Trustee with a Legal Specialism to join our board and support the organisation at this exciting time. Based in Lincoln, Zest creates work for theatres, festivals, outdoor spaces, schools and digital platforms, with work described as ‘unpretentious’ (The Stage) and ‘invigorating’ (The British Theatre Guide). We actively place young people at the centre of...

November 13, 2020 In ROLES

RACC-UK (Rare auto-inflammatory support organisation) seeks new Trustee with law expertise

RACC - UK is the UK’s only patient charity for patients and families suffering from #Rare Autoinflammatory conditions. We are looking for applications from people from all social and cultural backgrounds, which are passionate about Rare Diseases, enthusiastic and reliable, with a variety of skills and experience they could use to help with the running of Rare Auto-inflammatory Conditions Community – UK (RACC-UK), such as: Charity governance Finance Law Fundraising Project management Business management Marketing Communication Human Resources Event planning   We are looking for skilled, enthusiastic and reliable people to manage the affairs of Rare Auto-inflammatory Conditions Community – UK (RACC-UK) as trustees, ensuring...