At a glance

Skills

Financial management
Fundraising strategy
Governance
Strategic development and planning
Legal

Where

Folkestone, CT20 2TQ

Mainly at home

Travel limit? The role of Trustee is unpaid. All reasonable travel, accommodation, subsistence expenses met.

Time

Mostly during office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month Trustees serve a 3-year term (renewable for 2 terms). Commitments: 3 Board meetings/year, 1 awayday, subcommittee meetings, and 1 overseas visit.

Deadline

28 Feb 2025

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

Join MAF UK as a Trustee: Use your senior-level expertise in Finance, Fundraising, Legal, or Missiology to shape strategy, uphold Christian values, and support our mission bringing help, hope, and healing to isolated communities.

What will you be doing?

MAF UK is seeking four new trustees to ensure it remains true to its calling and accountable for its impact. We are looking for candidates with significant senior-level experience in Finance, Fundraising, Legal, or Missiology. Trustees will bring strategic insight, review plans, shape ideas, and offer leadership to guide MAF UK in fulfilling its mission to bring help, hope and healing to isolated communities worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Trustees will uphold MAF UK’s Christian ethos and reputation while supporting in:

Setting and approving policies, budgets, and performance goals.
Maintaining internal controls and frameworks of delegation.
Managing risk, including financial and operational matters.
Contributing to strategic direction and evaluating charity performance.
Ensuring solvency, financial resilience, and effective administration.
Fulfilling statutory responsibilities as per Charity Commission guidelines.

Commitment

Trustees serve for an initial three-year term, renewable for two further terms. The role involves:

3 Board meetings annually.
An annual Trustees Awayday for prayerful strategising.
Sub-committee involvement (up to 3 meetings/year).
One overseas project visit.
Occasional ad-hoc advice between meetings.

Essential Qualities

Significant senior-level experience in Finance, Fundraising, Legal, or Missiology.
A mature, committed Christian who affirms and adheres to MAF’s Statement of Faith.
Personal commitment to Jesus Christ, active involvement in a Christian community, and dedication to prayer.
Strong analytical skills, creative thinking, and constructive challenge where needed.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Terms

This is a voluntary role, reasonable expenses covered (travel, accommodation, childcare, etc.). Applicants must be UK citizens or hold a valid UK permanent work permit and meet Charity Commission trustee eligibility guidelines.

Closing Date: Midday, 28th February 2025.

What are we looking for?

Skills and Experience

Significant senior-level expertise in one of the following areas:
- Finance – Financial oversight, budgeting, or audit experience.
- Fundraising – Strategic fundraising leadership and income generation.
- Legal – Legal compliance, governance, or charity law expertise.
- Missiology – Deep understanding of mission work and strategy.
Proven ability to advise, review, and shape strategic plans.
Experience in thought leadership and providing fresh perspectives.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate performance and assess risks.
Capable of making decisions in line with the ministry and teachings of Jesus.

Personal Qualities

Committed Christian who:
- Affirms and adheres to MAF’s Statement of Faith.
- Demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Engages actively in a Christian community and devotional life.
- Shows a commitment to prayer, supporting MAF’s ministry locally and globally.
A strategic thinker with creative problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to constructively challenge while working collaboratively.
A mature, thoughtful approach to safeguarding reputation and Christian ethos.

What difference will you make?

A trustee at MAF UK will play a key role in transforming lives by ensuring the charity remains effective, accountable, and true to its mission. Your strategic leadership will help deliver practical aid, medical care, and spiritual hope to isolated communities. By guiding MAF UK’s direction, you’ll help bring life-saving support to thousands for whom flying is a lifeline, not a luxury. Your expertise will drive real, lasting change worldwide.

Before you apply

Please contact us via the Reach Volunteering Platform for full application details.

A summary of what your application should include:

A 2-page CV of your employment history, most recent job first
A 2-page covering letter
References, name, job title, email and phone contact details

References will be taken up for candidates invited to the 2nd stage of recruitment. You will be informed prior to this taking place.

Interviews will either be held at the MAF UK offices in Folkestone, Kent or at a location in central London. However, a zoom call may be considered if deemed appropriate.

MAF UK Trustee Recruitment Pack 2024.pdf

About Mission Aviation Fellowship UK

Causes

Faith and ethics

International development

Poverty relief

Organisation type:

Charity

MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) is a Christian organisation reaching men, women and children in over 25 countries. Operating more than 115 aircraft, MAF...