Fundraising Trustee, CHARITY PEOPLE

About the role

The Charity is seeking a Fundraising Trustee to join its Board of Trustees at a critical time. The Board recently decided to leave the SOS Children's Villages Federation and is preparing to re-launch under a new name and logo in autumn 2026.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in mass market fundraising and communications
• Strategic partnerships and/or philanthropy
• Driving awareness and income in a competitive charity landscape

Why Join Us?

• Join a charity at a defining moment
• Increase influence and impact for children without parental care
• Support locally led interventions, youth participation, child safeguarding, income growth, and a strong values-led culture
• Work with a collaborative Board and executive team
• Contribute to stronger systems, advocacy, and partnerships

About you

• Strong empathy for the mission
• Strategic insight
• Sound judgement
• Collaborative spirit

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with direct experience of the UK or other care systems, as a child or adult. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Ability to build and sustain relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Good independent judgement, strategic vision, and willingness to speak your mind respectfully. Understanding or willingness to learn the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship.

Recruitment timeline

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold the Charity's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, a Q&A webinar will be hosted in place of individual informal calls with the Chair/Executive team. Candidates are encouraged to submit questions in advance and attend the session on Thursday 27th August 6-7pm. A link will be sent upon registration.

Application deadline

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 11th September 2023.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate pack. For an informal conversation about the role or additional questions, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or Tiku van Houtem on 07926 129 788 or via email at seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk.

Use of AI in applications

We welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure in your application. However, we want to learn more about you. If you require any assistance or adjustments to make the application process work for you, please contact us.