At a glance

Skills

Public relations
Business development / Sales
Fundraising strategy
Strategic development and planning

Where

London, W10 6DZ

Mainly at home

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month

Deadline

23 May 2025

Visitors from Fifth Day

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.

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in providing leadership, oversight, and support to enable WAND UK to achieve its charitable objectives and make a positive impact on the lives of women and girls.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring the charity has a clear vision, mission, and strategic direction and that these are aligned with its governing document and charitable objectives.
Contributing actively to the development and review of the charity's strategic plans, objectives, and policies.
Monitoring the charity's progress against its strategic goals and evaluating its impact.
Ensuring sound financial management, including the approval of budgets and monitoring of financial performance.
Overseeing risk management processes and ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
Participating in Trustee Board meetings, contributing constructively to discussions and decision-making.
Acting as a responsible steward of the charity's assets and resources.
Ensuring the charity operates with transparency and accountability to its beneficiaries, funders, and the wider public.
Contributing to the development and implementation of effective fundraising strategies.
Representing the charity externally when required and acting as an ambassador for its work.
Actively contributing to the effectiveness of the Trustee Board, including participating in board development and self-assessment.
Working collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the senior management team.
Declaring any potential conflicts of interest and acting with integrity and impartiality.
Keeping informed about the charity's activities and the wider context in which it operates.

What are we looking for?

We seek individuals passionate about WAND's mission, bringing diverse skills and perspectives to our Trustee Board. A strong commitment to our values, willingness to dedicate time, strategic thinking ability, good communication skills, sound judgement, and an understanding of trustee responsibilities are essential. Experience on a board or committee, knowledge in areas like finance, law, fundraising, safeguarding, risk, marketing, service delivery, HR, or specific expertise relevant to our work would be beneficial. Experience with our beneficiaries or cause and understanding the local community are also welcome. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

What difference will you make?

Play a vital role in supporting women and girls to feel empowered.
Be part of a passionate and driven team working towards a shared mission.
Gain valuable leadership, governance, and strategic experience.
Develop transferable skills in decision-making, risk and compliance.
Expand your professional network and engage with like-minded individuals.

Founded in 2005, WAND UK is an independent charity, based in Ladbroke Grove in West London, that supports women and girls, especially those from marginalised, isolated and vulnerable communities. Our mission is to enable our clients to become their own agents of change by promoting self-advocacy, lifelong learning, and health and wellbeing. We prioritise holistic approaches that encourage the prevention of crisis points and help build resilience. Services are developed based on the emerging needs of clients, as well as in response to gaps in local service provision. Our work is community-based and considers social and cultural context to ensure the changes women are making in their lives are sustainable.

About Women's Association for Networking and Development (WAND) UK

Causes

Black, asian and minority ethnic groups

Children / families

Community safety / victim support / domestic violence

Mental health

Organisation type:

Charity

WAND is a London wide women’s charity committed to working with all women and girls especially marginalised and vulnerable, Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) women and girls in Kensington &...