Charity Trustee

Charity Trustees (volunteer) – North West, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire and Staffordshire

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

This is an opportunity to join a Board engaged in real strategic decisions, where your contribution will have direct and lasting impact.

About our client

Our client is a children's charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies in the UK. They recruit, train and support individuals, couples and families looking to adopt and offer ongoing support and training. They also offer a support service for adopted adults and birth families, and a specialised therapy service.

In 2024, they launched a not for profit fostering agency. As a non profit provider, the service is committed to reinvesting resources to deliver high quality support and ongoing training for foster parents. More recently in 2026, they acquired a fostering service in Wrexham, securing a not-for-profit future for the agency in Wales.

What they're looking for

Our client is seeking Trustees to join their purposeful and dedicated Board of Trustees and contribute to the organisation and the lives of children and families. They are looking for individuals who share their ambition and have the skills and ability to make a meaningful contribution.

This is a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of a children's charity that transforms the lives of children who cannot live with their birth families. For many of the children they support—often older, in sibling groups, or with complex needs - adoption can be life-changing.

For further information, please refer to the Person Specification in the Trustee Recruitment Pack.

Term commitment

The term of appointment will be three years initially, with a review of performance for renewal for a further three years and again after this period, up to a maximum of nine years. In exceptional circumstances, the term may extend beyond this period.

Remuneration and expenses

This position is unremunerated; however, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Why become a Trustee?

Make an impact, gain experience, expand your network, and enhance your skills and knowledge. If you are passionate about what this organisation does and believe you can add value to the current Board of Trustees, they would be very interested to hear from you.

What our client offers in return

• Core values of Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Respect, and Together — which they hope align with your own.
• The opportunity to make a difference, feel valued, and achieve the role satisfaction you've always wanted.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our client is committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. Their ambition is to create a culture that embraces diversity, promotes equality, and ensures inclusion for all.

They are open to discussions about any adjustments or flexible arrangements you may need at any stage of the process. If you join them, they will support you to reach your full potential. The only aspect assessed in your application is how you have demonstrated your ability to meet the essential requirements of the role.

Together, we can build a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive future.

Core values of Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Respect, and Together - which they hope to align with your own.

The opportunity to make a difference, feel valued, and achieve the role satisfaction you've always wanted.

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How to apply

Apply with your contact details and we will be in touch with the full Recruitment Pack and Application Form.