Chair of Trustees

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and experience, while at the same time, giving back to a national charity. Family Fund makes a real difference to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person, every day.

There is a time commitment of four board meetings and one development/strategy day per year. The Chair will be a member of the People and Nominations Committee but can also attend other committee meetings through the year. The Chair may also be asked to represent the charity at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.

About you

We welcome candidates of any background who have the required skills and experience to be Chair of Trustees. The successful applicant can be from any sector, providing they have board and chair experience. We would like to particularly encourage those with disabilities or long-term conditions or who are parents or carers of children and young adults with disabilities or serious illnesses to apply, to bring fresh perspectives through lived experience.

About us

Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year we provided more than 170,000 grants or services to families across the UK. This year we are celebrating our 50th anniversary so it’s an exciting time to join us.

Our support helps break down some of the barriers and ease the additional pressures that many families face when raising a child or young person with a disability or serious illness. Through our grants and services, we work hard to make life easier for families. We make a practical difference to a family’s wellbeing, their opportunities, and the lives of their children and young people.

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. As a values based organisation, we aim to show our values in all that we do. We are committed to inclusion, equality and diversity, and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer and all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role will be invited for interview. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter.

How to apply for the Chair of Trustees position

Please read the Chair of Trustees information pack carefully.

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 When you’re ready to apply, please include the following as your application:

• Your CV, including recent achievements, and the details of two referees
• A supporting statement addressing your motivations for applying​

We will also ask you to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form.

All applications should be sent to [email protected] ​with your full name and ‘Family Fund – Chair’ in the subject heading​.

To arrange a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Melissa Baxter at Trustees Unlimited on 07789 985229 or email: [email protected].