Charity Vacancies
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If you would like to place an advert, please contact sara.wrinch@honorarytreasurers.org.uk
Deadline: 5pm, Friday 17th April 2026
Highly Sprung is a physical theatre company where performances and participatory projects are produced with and for new audiences of children and young people. Working together is at the core of everything we do. Our inclusive shared approach to physical theatre creates a physical language that enables children and young people to tell stories and explore global themes, using accessible, gestural, high-energy, and often risk-taking dynamic movement.
For the Honorary Treasurer Trustee we are looking to source experience of:
o Finance
o Accounting
o Audit & Risk
We welcome applications to the role of Honorary Treasurer from those of all ages and backgrounds and particularly from those who may not have previous experience of Board roles.
The Overall Role
To monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the Board at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the constitution and legal requirements.
Time Commitment
Approximately 1 – 2 days a month, including preparation for and attendance at 3 Board meetings per year (at our base in Coventry/hybrid), annual away day and additional subcommittee meetings. The Honorary Treasurer will also spend time working directly with Highly Sprung Directors.
Based: Daimler Powerhouse, Coventry
For more information click here
For enquiries about role contact: Zoe Drinkwater, zoe@highlysprungperformance.co.uk
Applications and more details: click here
Deadline: 2 June 2026
Join us as Treasurer and Trustee of Humanimal Trust
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for good governance and a commitment to making a difference? Are you skilled at translating complex financial information into clear insights?
For more information click here.
For enquiries about this role: becci.butler@trustees-unlimited.co.uk
Deadline: Ongoing
Do you want to use your skills to make a meaningful difference to people and nature in your local area? Stroud Valleys Project (SVP) is looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the charity as we continue to grow our impact across the Stroud District. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your ideas, expertise and enthusiasm to a respected environmental charity working at the heart of the community.
Stroud Valleys Project works to help people and nature thrive together across the Stroud District. Through practical conservation, community engagement and partnership working, we aim to make the district a happier, healthier and more sustainable place to live for present and future generations.
Our trustees play a vital role in helping us achieve this vision.
We are particularly keen to hear from people with finance, accounting or treasurer experience, who can help strengthen the board’s financial oversight and support the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and experiences who can bring energy, enthusiasm and new perspectives to our board.
You do not need previous trustee experience — we will provide a full induction and support.
Based: Stroud, Gloucestershire
For enquiries about the role contact: Clare Mahdiyone
clare@stroudvalleysproject.org
01453 753358
For more information:
Deadline: 26th April 2026
Helen & Douglas House, based in Oxford, is the world’s first children’s hospice, providing palliative, respite, end‑of‑life and bereavement care for children with life‑shortening conditions across the Thames Valley. Services are delivered through hospice-based care, community outreach and hospital in‑reach, supporting both children and their families. The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for strategic leadership, legal compliance, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality care in a regulated healthcare environment.
The Treasurer is a key member of the Board, ensuring strong financial governance and long‑term sustainability. This includes advising on strategy from a financial perspective, ensuring the Board receives clear budgets and accounts, and that financial reporting meets statutory and funder requirements. The Treasurer recommends accounting controls and policies, oversees audit processes, and works closely with the Director of Finance. They ensure effective management of assets and investments, appropriate reserves, and robust risk and compliance processes. The role also includes chairing the Finance Committee and supporting board development activities.
The ideal candidate is a qualified finance professional with board-level experience, strong knowledge of audit, investment oversight, and charity financial standards, and a commitment to the charity’s mission of delivering exceptional palliative care.
Based: Oxford
For enquiries about the role contact: Matt Twinn, Recruitment Business Partner
recruitment@helenanddouglas.org.uk
Apply via our advert and online application form: HERE
For more information:
Trustees recruitment pack MAR 2026 TRUSTEE ROLE DESCRIPTION TREASURER (003)
Deadline: ongoing
Age UK Waltham Forest is seeking committed and enthusiastic Volunteer Trustees to join our Board.
We are a local charity supporting older people across Waltham Forest, helping to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing, and ensure older residents can live later life to the full. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital role in guiding the charity’s strategy, governance, and long-term sustainability.
Trustees attend Board meetings every two to three months, held on a Thursday at 3:30pm, and contribute their skills, experience, and insight to help shape our work.
We particularly welcome applications from people with experience or interest in:
- Issues affecting older or vulnerable people
- HR
- Legal matters (especially leases)
- Accountancy or finance
- Fundraising
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community while gaining valuable board-level experience.
Based: Waltham Forest Resource Hub North,
58 Hall Lane, Chingford, E4 8EU
www.ageuk.org.uk/walthamforest
For enquiries about the role, contact: Robin Walton – volunteering@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk
For more information:
Ageukwf-trustee-role-description
Deadline: 6 April 2026
London Sinfonietta (https://londonsinfonietta.org.uk/) is at the forefront of contemporary arts in the UK and internationally. We produce world-class new music projects and performances that engage with today’s society, involving and inspiring the lives of individuals, audiences, communities and artists.
We are seeking up to three new Trustees/Council Members to support the operational delivery and strategic direction of the charity’s activities and add to the diversity and effectiveness of our decision-making.
We are very keen to hear from those with a wide range of experiences, backgrounds and skillsets and we encourage applications from those beyond the music or creative arts sectors.
The areas in which we particularly seek support for the next phase of our ambitions are:
- Qualified financial, risk and audit expertise, preferably with charity governance experience
- Fundraising, commercial income generation, and growing and diversifying our income base
- Audience development and marketing, including data-driven insight
No previous board experience is necessary, and although these positions are unpaid, the role will provide post-holders with opportunities to grow and develop their own leadership and career aspirations.
Details of how to apply are at https://londonsinfonietta.org.uk/trustee-council-member-voluntary, with further details about the role at LS Trustee Council Member Application Pack FINAL 26.pdf
Based: London
Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and supporting letter, addressed to Andrew Burke at recruitment@londonsinfonietta.org.uk
Deadline: Ongoing
Passionate about heritage, community, and keeping our historic spaces alive?
St Peter’s and St Paul’s Marlborough Trust Ltd is looking for new Trustees to join our friendly team and support the next exciting chapter of St Peter’s — a Grade II* listed (now deconsecrated) church used by over 5,000 people each year for events, concerts, exhibitions, education, and community life.
We are entering an ambitious phase of development as we grow St Peter’s into a self‑sustaining heritage and community destination where history, culture, and community thrive together. To support this, we’re seeking new Trustees to join our Board.
We are looking for people with a range of skills and the enthusiasm to make a difference. In particular, we are looking for a Treasurer, so if you have experience in finance, financial planning, budgeting and accounting activities we’d love to hear from you.
Based: Marlborough, Wiltshire
For enquiries about role contact: AnnMarie Newbigin – Chair
Deadline: Ongoing
The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scottish charity working in partnership with migrant workers at risk of exploitation across Scotland to secure their rights, challenge labour exploitation, build collective power, and drive lasting law and policy change. We are an evidence-led, worker-driven organisation with strong governance and a growing track record of policy impact.
The Treasurer will maintain effective governance of the organisation’s affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that proper processes and procedures exist for assuring all financial records, decisions and delegations are maintained. Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: Oversee all financial aspects of the Charity on behalf of the Board of Trustees to evaluate our financial position and associated risks. Assist the Chair, other honorary officers, and the Chief Executive in ensuring that the Board of Trustees fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper financial governance of the charity
In addition to the duties of all Trustees, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues.
Based: Remote (with optional annual in-person AGM in Perth, Scotland)
For enquiries about role contact: Jenny George on recruitment@workersupportcentre.org.uk
For more information:
Deadline: 23 March 2026
Magpie Dance is recruiting a Chair or Co-Chairs to join the Board in Spring 2026, where they will contribute
to overall strategy and support Magpie Dance’s CEO team.
The appointed Chair will also champion Magpie Dance as an active ambassador, helping us build connections
and raise our profile across the charity and arts sector networks.
Based: Bromley
For an informal discussion about the trustee role, please contact our current Co-Chairs,
Chris Wicks and Jade Bassett, at chair@magpiedance.org.uk and jadelbassett@gmail.com
For applications contact: Laura Graham
lauragraham@magpiedance.org.uk
For more information:
Deadline: Ongoing
Founded in 1991, the CGD Society has spent over 30 years supporting individuals and families affected by chronic granulomatous disorder, a life-limiting and life-threatening genetic condition. In this time, we have provided direct financial support to help those affected work their way through the health system, founded and continue to fund a dedicated clinical nursing service in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital, and facilitated years of medical research into treatments. We also founded the Jeans for Genes Campaign, a national fundraising event that has raised over £45 million for the genetic disorder community and which in 2025 celebrated its 30th anniversary.
We are now seeking an experienced accountant or finance manager to join our organisation as a trustee and serve as our Treasurer. This role will give you great exposure to how charities function at a board level and how directors provide oversight to the organisation’s finances. This role is very suitable for both first-time and experienced trustees, and our current staff and board are very happy to guide you through the board dynamics.
Based: Remote
For enquiries about role contact: Claire Liddle, Executive Director. Claire.liddle@cgdsociety.org 07983 850048
For applications contact:Josh Stevens, Chair of Trustees. josh.stevens@cgdsociety.org
For more information:
CGD Society – Treasurer Trustee (2)