Trustee Opportunity: Help shape brighter futures for young people and our communities

The Foundation is celebrating its 10^th anniversary. We’re looking for two new Trustees to join our Board and help strengthen our structure and governance as we head into our next chapter. 

Since 2016, we’ve supported communities across the UK, investing almost £2 million in grants to charities helping young people into better futures and communities facing disadvantage.  More information on our impact can be found in our Annual Report.

Now in year 7 of our 10-year strategy, we’re focused on scaling our impact—particularly helping young people aged 11–25 build financial security and access employment opportunities.

Why join us?

As a Trustee, you’ll play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and ensuring strong governance of the Foundation. You’ll be part of a collaborative Board committed to making a meaningful and measurable difference. Please view Meet Our Board & Team.

We’re especially keen to strengthen the diversity of perspectives on our Board, so that it better reflects the communities we support.

Who we’re looking for

Don’t worry if you haven’t had experience of being a trustee or board member before, we’ll support you with a full induction and ongoing development. We welcome applications from anyone with a passion for making a difference to the lives of those in our communities who are facing disadvantage. We are particularly looking to hear from anyone who:

Brings lived or professional insight into youth experience

• Personal lived experience or close understanding of the challenges facing young people today
• Direct experience working with young people, communities, or in education/employment pathways
• A passion for improving life chances and reducing inequality

Have fundraising or income-generation experience

• Experience of fundraising strategy, donor engagement, partnerships or income diversification
• Ability to support and challenge how we grow and sustain our funding over time

And more broadly:

• Sound judgement and an ability to think strategically
• A collaborative and inclusive approach
• Commitment to the Foundation’s purpose and values

What’s involved

This is a voluntary role (reasonable expenses covered).The expected commitment includes:

• Up to 4 Board meetings per year (hybrid)
• One in-person annual strategy session
• One Annual General Meeting
• Time to review papers and contribute between meetings
• Acting as the Foundation’s ambassador

Why this matters

We have already supported over 10,000 young people towards a more secure financial future, alongside creating long-term, positive change in our communities. We are now focused on expanding our City bursaries for young people, and our Community Fund for smaller local charities.  Please visit our website for more information on our vision, values, priorities.

Bringing in new Trustees with diverse perspectives, lived experience, and fundraising expertise is a critical next step in achieving our ambition.

How to apply

If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you.

• Submit your CV and a short supporting statement (max 1 page) outlining what you would bring to the role to Jennifer.Chrystal@hymans.co.uk. Closing date for applications is midday on 2^nd June.
• For an informal conversation, please contact Marcella Boyle our CEO (Marcella.Boyle@hymans.co.uk)

Interviews

Interviews will be online only, on the 9^th, 10^th and 12^th June 2026 in the afternoon.

For more information please see our Trustee Recruitment Pack.