We are looking for a new Chair of our Board of Trustees. You will help Bookbanks create spaces for conversation, inspiration and community at food banks.
Bookbanks is a young charity, looking for a new Chair to lead the next phase of its development.
Bookbanks brings books to food banks. Partnering with food banks, the charity creates enticing pop-up stalls of a wide range of books - free for guests to browse, borrow or keep. The stalls, situated within the food bank, are staffed by volunteers from the book industry, whom the charity trains to use books to connect with people and foster conversations with food bank guests. Launched earlier this year, the charity has distributed over 3,000 books and now operates in four food banks across London and Norfolk. In 2025, it plans to open inside more food banks, in other communities of high need.
In addition to all the duties of a trustee, the Chair will:
What are we looking for?
The Board of Trustees meets quarterly through a mixture of online and in person. While we estimate a time commitment of up to 15 hours per month, as a small charity, there will be times when the Chair will need to be actively involved in the work of Bookbanks beyond preparation and attendance at planned Board meetings and regular liaison with the executive team. Candidates should be willing to travel to London from time to time for meetings and events.
