At a glance

Skills

Campaigning
Digital and IT strategy
Business development / Sales
Fundraising strategy
Strategic development and planning
General / operations management

Where

UK-wide applicants, office near London, TN16 3BH

Mainly at home

Travel limit? Applicants anywhere in the UK welcomed

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month Board meetings are generally every second month online on Wednesday nights, with occasional fundraising events and strategy days in person.

Deadline

10 Feb 2025

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We’re Lia’s Wings. The UK’s national and international aeroplane ambulance charity flying families in their time of need. Join us as a Trustee in providing hope and care when it’s needed most.

What will you be doing?

Lia’s Wings is a pioneering UK charity providing urgent and emergency air transport services for premature babies and sick children. We deliver life-saving care during critical medical incidents across the UK and internationally, including repatriating UK children who experience unexpected health crises abroad. As the first UK charity to offer this service at no cost to families, we are entirely funded by donations. Our small, dedicated team is committed to ensuring that every child in need can access vital care, regardless of location.

More information about Lia’s Wings is available at https://www.lias-wings.org.uk.

Position SummaryLia’s Wings is seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Trustees play a vital role in overseeing all aspects of the charity, ensuring that we operate effectively, ethically, and in line with our mission. This is a voluntary (unpaid) role, ideal for those with experience in growing charities, setting strategy, and driving impactful change. Trustees are expected to provide expertise in key areas such as fundraising, marketing, specialist aviation, governance, charity leadership or medical knowledge to help guide our ambitious growth and service expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight: Contribute to the development and review of the charity’s strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission and long-term goals.
Governance: Ensure the charity complies with its governing documents, charity law, and regulatory requirements.
Support and Challenge: Work collaboratively with the CEO and management team, providing guidance and constructive challenge to help them deliver operational excellence.
Fundraising and Development: Leverage your network and expertise to support and enhance the charity’s fundraising efforts, helping to secure sustainable funding sources.
Advocacy and Awareness: Act as an ambassador for Lia’s Wings, promoting our mission and building relationships with donors, partners, and the wider community.
Risk Management: Identify and address risks, ensuring that the charity is well-positioned to meet its objectives responsibly.

What are we looking for?

Skills and ExperienceWe are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Fundraising: Proven ability to identify and secure new funding opportunities through philanthropic, corporate, individual giving, and online channels.
Marketing and Communications: Experience in raising awareness, developing campaigns, and enhancing brand visibility.
Digital Marketing: Knowledge of driving fundraising efforts through digital channels, such as social media.
Medical Knowledge: Understanding of paediatric or neonatal care, medical transportation, psychiatrics/counselling or healthcare systems.
Governance and Charity Leadership: Experience in a trustee or board role, particularly in scaling up small charities or organisations.
Finance: Expertise in financial oversight, charity finance, or risk management.
Aviation or Logistics: Insight into the operational needs of air transportation or logistics.

Personal Attributes

A strong passion for Lia’s Wings’ mission and a commitment to helping children and their families.
Strategic thinking and the ability to contribute effectively to board discussions.
Collaborative and respectful approach to working with other trustees, staff, and stakeholders.
Availability to dedicate time to board meetings every second month, occasional committee work, and engagement in activities to support the charity’s growth.

What difference will you make?

An amazing opportunity to join a small charity that has just launched the UK's first international aeroplane repatriation service - bringing families back to NHS care when they need it most.
The opportunity to make a tangible, life-changing impact on children and families in need.
A collaborative and supportive board environment.
The chance to help shape the future of a growing, dynamic charity that is changing lives across the UK every week. Check out our website for stories of families we have helped.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Applications close on 10 February 2025.
We expect interviews (with existing trustees and the Chair) to occur via video in February 2025.
If you have any queries, you can contact Dean Gillespie, the Chair, through the Reach platform.

About Lia's Wings

Causes

Children / families

Health and well being / research and care

Organisation type:

Charity

Ensuring children can access vital medical treatment or care

Lia’s Wings is a national charity that ensures babies and children can access vital medical treatment and care...

Trustee on Board of Lia's Wings charity