We are looking for new trustees to help us as we embark on an exciting plan for growth in schools and communities across the UK.
Are you passionate about creating a more connected and empathetic society? Do you believe education plays a crucial role in achieving this? Facing History and Ourselves uses the lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate. We are looking for new trustees to help us as we embark on an exciting plan for growth in schools and communities across the UK.
We are particularly looking for trustees who have skills and experience in secondary education and fundraising or those who have the ability to introduce us to potential funders. We also welcome applications from applicants with experience in academia, finance and charity leadership. Most importantly, we seek candidates who want to help create a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Commitment:
The position of Trustee is voluntary and unpaid, although reasonable expensesrelated to trustee duties may be reimbursed.Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years, which may be renewed.Trustees are expected to attend four board meetings annually (in-person where possible) and participate in occasional events, working groups, or subcommittees.
We are particularly looking for trustees who have skills and experience in secondary education, academia, finance, fundraising and charity leadership. Most importantly, we seek candidates who want to help create a more inclusive and compassionate society.
82% of Facing History students reported they stood up to someone who made a bigoted or racist comment after Facing History study
86% of students said they are able to recognize racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry
93% agree it is important to get involved with improving community
“Our very first discussion was about creating a safe space to enable meaningful discussion. This was definitely created. You achieved a perfect environment with your approach to each of us. [...] Your choice of resources was superb and although it would have been great to have had more time, we still managed to explore so much together. You also provided numerous examples of techniques that we could use in the classroom and we had the opportunity to use these and experience them for ourselves - first class! I'm much more confident about using these as a result.”
- Facing History UK Teacher
