Charity Vacancies

Closing Date: 16th April.   Based: Online, occasional meetings in Central London

Doctors in Distress is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals. We provide vital support through programmes, awareness campaigns, and advocacy to better the mental health of all healthcare workers and ensure they are supported in their work.

The Treasurer will provide strategic financial oversight, ensuring the charity’s financial stability and compliance with regulatory requirements. As a trustee, the Treasurer will work closely with the Board, CEO, and any finance-related professional advisors to support decision-making and financial planning. The role requires about 6-8 hours per month.

Further information here.

For enquiries: Susannah Basile, Interim CEO, susannah.basile@doctors-in-distress.org.uk

For applications: Please copy in co-chair of the charity, Dr Jonathan Osborn, at Jonathan.osborn@doctors-in-distress.org.uk

Website: https://doctors-in-distress.org.uk/

Closing Date: Friday 25^th April, 5pm .  Based: London

NMC Recordings, the leading arts charity and record label devoted to the promotion of British and Irish contemporary classical music, seeks to appoint a new trustee to help us develop and deliver our strategic plans for securing our financial future, acting as an occasional advisor to our small executive team.   We are looking for someone who is interested in taking this award-winning organisation to a new phase following its highly successful 35^th anniversary year which culminated in the organisation receiving the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Gamechanger award for its pioneering work. As a trustee we will ask you to put your specific skills into practice supported by our dynamic board of trustees.

We have a current vacancy and are looking for a new Trustee with specialist knowledge in the following areas:

• Finance and accountancy (Honorary Treasurer)

In our 36^th year, NMC continues to change the game for composers and audiences worldwide. A record label and a charity, NMC supports composers at all stages of their career, from the rising stars recording their music professionally for the first time, to the great titans of British and Irish contemporary music.

NMC Recordings is an equal opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. No prior board experience is necessary.

Further information here.

For enquiries: Jackie Newbould, Chair projects@nmcrec.co.uk

Website: www.nmcrec.co.uk/recruitment

Closing Date: 5th May 2025.  Based: 49 Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9TG

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

• College – Specialist further education for 400+ students with over 450 staff 

• Community Services – Outreach, day opportunities, and local support 

• Residential Services – Supported living, respite and educational placements 

• QAC Enterprises Ltd, our trading subsidiary, which produces accessible format services, All Formats®; owns Sight Village® exhibitions and generates income to support our charitable mission.

We are looking for individuals to strengthen our governance and bring expertise, insight and energy to become 

• Trustees – Provide strategic oversight across QAC’s charitable activities, with optional involvement in sub-committees and occasional site visits 

• Committee Co-optees – Bring your specialist knowledge to one of our governance committees (Audit; Curriculum & Quality; Governance; Resources; Remuneration) 

Directors (QAC Enterprises Ltd) – Join the board of our trading subsidiary, helping it grow sustainably and support the wider charity. 

Further information here and here

For enquiries: Mark Abrams (Chair of Trustees) mabrams@qac.ac.uk 07514 502864

For applications: Bev Jessop (Principal and Chief Executive) bjessop@qac.ac.uk

Website: www.qac.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 1st May 2025.  Based: Twickenham, London

We are seeking three new Trustees to help shape and support the world-leading and student-focussed Rambert School to ensure it remains a centre of global excellence in dance education. We are particularly interested in those with skills and experience in the following areas:

• Higher Education (HE) and Academic Governance
• Finance
• Human Resources (HR)
• Fundraising

Rambert school was founded in 1920 and is an independently registered Higher Education Provider with the Office for Students (OfS), having previously been a member school of the Conservatoire for Dance & Drama from 2005 to 2022. We believe that dance, choreography and creativity can transform the lives of young people and society more broadly.  If you share this belief and have the passion, lived experience and interpersonal skills to join our welcoming Board of Trustees, then we want to hear from you.

We are interested in hearing from both those with existing Board experience and those who have never been on a Board before and will provide the appropriate information, training and support to all new Trustees, through a thorough induction process. We warmly welcome applications from applicants from both diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective and a range of expertise and experience to the Board. A more diverse Board will better represent the staff and student body of the School.

This role required 4 meetings per year and has the opportunity to be 80% online (with one Board away day). 

Further information here.

For enquiries and applications contact: www.rambertschool.org.uk

Website: www.rambertschool.org.uk

Closing Date: 26th April 2025.  Based: Bournemouth / Dorset / South West / England

Pavilion Dance South West is seeking someone who has financial and accountancy experience and is passionate about arts and culture, to join our Board of Trustees. 

We believe that dance is for everyone. As a registered charity we are dedicated to transforming lives through dance. Based in our wonderful historic seafront building in central Bournemouth, we have two dance studios for classes and rehearsals and a 197-seat theatre.

In our building and in public spaces across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, we offer residents and visitors myriad opportunities to dance and watch high quality dance performances from all cultures. We work with local communities, people living with disabilities or ill health and world-class choreographers and dancers as well as support local businesses.

We are a creative centre of excellence for professional work and talent development across the South West and wider UK. Our aim is for all people and body types to be visible throughout all our work; this is reflected in our performance programme, community work and weekly dance classes. 

We are proud of our diverse Board and encourage you to apply to add your voice and experience to it. You don’t need previous experience on a Board as we will provide induction and support.  We cover reasonable expenses such as travel to meetings.  

Further information here.

For enquiries contact: Helen Keall – Executive Director Joint CEO Helen.keall@pdsw.org.uk 01202 203641

Website: www.paviliondance.org.uk 

Closing Date: Ongoing.  Based: The role can be remote, with attendance required at in-person meetings in York during the year.

Survive delivers specialist trauma-informed services and trauma-informed interventions to adult survivors of sexual violence and abuse across North Yorkshire.

If you are passionate about survivors of sexual trauma having access to our specialist services to help them rebuild their lives, relationships and reach their potential, we want to hear from you!

Our trustees play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our charity. They make a difference by giving their time and sharing their skills, life experience and expertise with the charity.​

The Treasurer is a key member of the Board of Trustees, responsible for maintaining an overview of the Survive’s financial health and ensuring its financial resources are managed effectively and sustainably. ​

The Treasurer plays both a strategic and operational role, advising the board on financial matters and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.​

Further information here.

For enquiries contact: Ann Morgan, Chair of trustees chair@survive-northyorks.org.uk

Website: survive-northyorks.org

Closing Date:  25th April 2025.  Based: Moot Hall, Market Place, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 1XF.

WECAN is a unique, registered charity based in Hexham that provides support for children, young people and adults with mild, moderate and complex needs, severe learning disabilities, spectrum disorders and sensory impairment. We mainly provide care in the community but not exclusively.

Our charity was founded nearly 30 years ago and many children have grown up with us and now form part of our adult’s section. What started as a holiday club has become a vital support service and respite for the families and carers. Fun is at the heart of what we do, and regular activities include swimming, bowling, cinema, arts and crafts. In the summer, we go further afield to venues such as Beamish, Raby Castle, Digger land and more.

We are looking to recruit 3 three trustees to join the team that oversees the work of WECAN. No previous Trustee experience is necessary but those with experience of social care, HR or legal would be especially welcome.

As a trustee, you can help shape the future of WECAN and enhance the lives of the families and those we serve.

Further information here.

For enquiries contact: Jennifer Pacitti – jen@wecanenable.co.uk

Website: www.wecanenable.co.uk

Closing Date:  Open.  Based: Across the district of  East Hampshire

Citizens Advice East Hampshire is a local but professional charity providing advice and support to people with the problems they face including debt, housing, employment and welfare benefits. We are members of the national Citizens Advice charity, which means we have access to their services, resources and support but as an independent charity, we are responsible for running our own affairs within agreed standards. We have 5 staff (full time equivalent) and 70 volunteers, a core budget of £385,000 and operate from 3 main locations as well as online and by phone.

We are looking for a new Treasurer (unpaid role) to join our Board of Trustees to help guide and advise us on the financial health of this organisation. Responsibilities include presentation of the management accounts at board meetings, helping to prepare the annual budget and annual report and advising on the corrective action that may be required when difficulties arise. The treasurer will not be expected to do book-keeping or be an accountant but must have a good understanding of financial control and collective board responsibility.

Further information here.

For enquiries contact: Helen Drake, Chief Executive Officer ceo@caeasthants.org.uk

For applications contact:

Debbie Essex, Finance and Resources Manager, district@caeasthants.org.uk

Website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/east-hampshire/

Closing Date:  14th April 2025  Based: London – but role is remote

Unseen Tours is a social enterprise on a mission to provide meaningful work opportunities in the tourism, events and cultural heritage sectors for individuals who have experienced homelessness, alongside other forms of discrimination and marginalisation. By offering training and work as a tour guide, Unseen Tours supports vulnerable individuals by building their confidence, amplifying their voices, and challenging negative stereotypes of social issues. In addition to this, the majority of our ticket revenue is paid directly to our tour guides, with the rest reinvested back into the business.

We are now looking for a Finance Director to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing and advising on our financial operations and ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of our social enterprise. Your core role will be to inform the Board of Directors’ discussions of financial matters, with the ability to interpret financial information and explain it to a non-specialist audience. Other responsibilities of the role can be found in the attached recruitment pack, along with information about our ideal candidate.

Please note, this role is voluntary and is therefore unremunerated. The minimum commitment for this role is two years.

Further information here.

Name and contact details for enquiries about the role: Ellie Man – enquiries@unseentours.org.uk

Website: https://unseentours.org.uk/

Closing Date:  2nd May 2025  Based: Swansea, Wales

We are looking for a finance professional with excellent financial management and analysis skills to join our welcoming Board of Trustees.

We are a volunteer-led registered charity, run and managed by our members, who include asylum seekers, refugees and other local people. We give a warm welcome to people seeking sanctuary in Swansea through our twice-weekly drop-ins, and offer practical support, educational and recreational opportunities.

We are looking for a finance professional who alongside our Treasurer and a fellow Finance Trustee to provide financial oversight and assist the strategic development of the charity. 

Responsibilities 

• Ensure that the charity’s finances are responsibly managed for the betterment of the charity’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves. 
• Provide financial oversight.
•  Assist the strategic development of the charity. 
• Act as Deputy Treasurer and prepare to assume role of Treasurer later on in 2026.
•  Administrate the charity’s bank account (i.e. access statements, co-authorise changes of signatories, but not authorise payments). 
• Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process. 
• Ensure proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are controlled and economically spent in line with governance, legal and regulatory requirements; oversee independent examination of accounts and submission to the Charity Commission .
• Help develop and implement financial reserves policy, and cost management policy. Communicate financial information clearly to the Board of Trustees.

Contact details for enquiries and applications: trusteeworks@reachvolunteering.org.uk 

Website: :  Finance Trustee, Swansea Asylum Seekers Support (SASS) | Reach Volunteering