Trustees
Children with Voices
Children with Voices is a Hackney-based charity delivering alternative education, family support, and community food initiatives. We are currently strengthening our Board of Trustees.
Children with Voices is a Hackney-based charity delivering alternative education, family support, and community food initiatives. We are currently strengthening our Board of Trustees and are looking for volunteers to join us. We are looking for the following voluntary trustees: TREASURER: Role Purpose: Provide financial oversight, ensure sustainability, and support strategic financial planning. Key Responsibilities • Oversee financial health and reporting • Review budgets, forecasts, and cash flow • Support funding strategy and income diversification • Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements • Advise CEO and board on financial decisions Skills & Experience • Finance, accounting, or similar background • Experience with budgets or financial management • Strategic thinking • Passion for community impact FUNDRAISING & PARTNERSHIPS TRUSTEE: Role Purpose: Drive income growth through partnerships, sponsorships, and funding opportunities. Key Responsibilities: • Support fundraising strategy • Open doors to corporate and philanthropic networks • Strengthen partnerships • Contribute to funding bids Skills: • Business development / fundraising • Strong networks • Strategic mindset GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE TRUSTEE: Role Purpose: Ensure strong governance, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee policies (safeguarding, risk, compliance) • Ensure board accountability • Support organisational governance structure Skills: • Governance / legal / safeguarding experience • Attention to detail • Risk awareness EDUCATION & YOUTH TRUSTEE: Role Purpose: Strengthen CWV’s education and youth programme credibility. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on AEHA and programme delivery • Support school partnerships • Ensure quality and impact Skills: • Education / youth work background • Understanding of SEND or inclusion (ideal) MARKETING & COMMS TRUSTEE: Role Purpose: Elevate brand, visibility, and storytelling. Key Responsibilities: • Support marketing strategy • Strengthen digital presence • Advise on campaigns and messaging Skills: • Marketing / PR / social media • Brand strategy COMMUNITY VOICE TRUSTEE: Role Purpose: Represent lived experience and ensure community voice is embedded. Key Responsibilities • Bring community insight into decision-making • Strengthen trust and accessibility • Support engagement strategies Skills: • Strong connection to local community • Lived experience valued
Administration,Community Work,Finance & Accountancy
Evaluating & Reviewing, Managing People, Organising & Planning
We are open to a range of skills, but a proven ability to evaluate and review is essential, as well as understanding risk management.
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• Approx. 4–6 hours per month • Quarterly board meetings
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