Trustee – Fundraising Expertise

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Board’s lead Trustee for fundraising.
• Support the development and oversight of YES’s fundraising strategy.
• Provide guidance and challenge in relation to funding applications and income-generation activity.
• Keep the Board informed of fundraising regulation, compliance, and best practice.
• Contribute a fundraising perspective to policy and strategic decision-making.

Our Board is made up of committed Trustees with a mix of professional expertise and lived experience. Trustees work collaboratively with the Chair and CEO to set the strategic direction of the charity, ensure strong governance, and support the organisation to deliver high-quality, impactful services.

What are we looking for?

You will bring relevant fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to good governance. You will be confident providing constructive challenge and able to work collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the executive team. Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential.

YES values the insight that lived experience brings to effective governance. We particularly welcome applications from people with diverse lived experience, including LGBTQ+ communities, global majority backgrounds, and lived experience of mental health challenges.

What difference will you make?

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to use their fundraising skills for social good. As a fundraising Trustee, you will play a vital role in sustaining and strengthening services that support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing at a time of significant need. You will have the opportunity to influence strategy, support a values-driven organisation, and be part of a committed and inclusive Board working together to create positive change.

Additional information

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