Help shape our future – Become a Trustee
We’re seeking new Trustees to join our Board and support our mission to reduce loneliness and build stronger, more connected communities. Trustees play a vital role in shaping our strategy, supporting our team, and ensuring the charity continues to thrive.
What will you be doing?
As a trustee, your skills and experience will make a tangible difference to the lives of hundreds of people, every year. Our Board plays a vital role in shaping our strategy, ensuring good governance, and supporting our small but dedicated team.
We are seeking people who share our values and can bring insight, constructive challenge, and enthusiasm to Board discussions. Whether you have experience developing strategic partnerships, strengthening organisational culture and people processes, leading digital transformation, or crafting compelling communications, your expertise could help us deepen our impact and reach more people.
You will be working alongside an incredibly committed team of staff, freelancers and volunteers, but don’t just take our word for it! In our January 2026 survey of staff, freelancers and volunteers, 100% said they feel their work is meaningful, 100% had a positive experience with us, and 100% would recommend it to others as a positive place to work.
You don’t need to have been a trustee before to apply, and we are especially interested in hearing from people who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We know from experience that a strong Board is one that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences. If you’re passionate about community-led change and making the world a better place, we would love to hear from you.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to give back, grow your leadership experience, and help shape the future of a grassroots charity, look no further!
Trustee roles available
We are currently recruiting for the following trustee positions:
Trustee – Full role description available here.
Communications Trustee – Full role description available here.
Digital Trustee – Full role description available here.
Partnerships Trustee – Full role description available here.
HR Trustee – Full role description available here.
What are we looking for?
Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
Willingness to lead and act according to the values of our charity.
Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
What difference will you make?
As a trustee with charity operations experience, you will provide vital guidance to the board, helping them understand what is "normal" within the sector, guiding them on best practice, as well as bringing in knowledge, expertise and useful connections within relevant fields.
Before you apply
To apply, we'd love to see your CV and a covering message explaining why you want to become a trustee with us, what you think you'd gain, and what skills and qualities you would bring.
The deadline for applications is Friday 20th March 2026, 17:00.
Interviews will take place on Monday 13th, Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th April 2026, from 6–8pm. Interviews will be in-person at our offices in Bethnal Green. If this poses an issue, let us know and we’ll see what’s possible.