Charity Trustee

Charity trustee

Are you passionate about empowering people with learning disabilities and autism to live independent, fulfilling lives? Do you have experience or expertise in Human Resources or employment law, Services for adults with learning disabilities, Marketing and Communications, Fundraising, philanthropy or Charity Law and want to use your skills to drive positive change in an ambitious and values-led charity?

Our client, a renowned charity based in Kent, are looking for a dedicated Trustee to join their dynamic board.

About the charity:

Our client has been at the forefront of learning disability support for over 40 years. Their innovative approach blends high-quality care, supported living, and life skills development with a thriving 100-acre farm that doubles as a popular family visitor attraction. This rare combination enables people with learning disabilities and autism to gain skills in areas like animal care, horticulture, customer service, and the culinary arts, while fostering a strong sense of community and inclusion.

With a mission to empower individuality and achieve happiness, our client supports over 96 people in community settings, offering both residential and supported living service and an additional 70 external students in life skills. The organisation is known for its holistic, person-centred approach, and its commitment to environmental stewardship and ethical farming. Their close-knit team of dedicated staff and volunteers is guided by values of courage, opportunity-seeking, collaboration, and doing the right thing.

As a Trustee, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and governance, ensuring the charity pursues its mission and complies with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Apply your business acumen to help secure the organisation's long-term sustainability, optimise resources, and support ambitious plans for growth and impact.

• Collaborate with a diverse Board and Senior Management Team, contributing your expertise to key decisions, risk management, and performance evaluation.

• Champion the rights and well-being of people with learning disabilities, helping to shape an inclusive society where anything is possible.

Who We're Looking For

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with strong expertise in any of the following areas;

• Human Resources or employment law

• Services for adults with learning disabilities

• Marketing and Communications

• Fundraising

• Charity Law

We're looking for trustees who bring;

• A passion for inclusion, empowerment, and making a real difference in people's lives.

• Strategic thinking, sound judgement, and the ability to balance risk and opportunity.

• Empathy, resilience, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Lived experience of disability (personal or family) is highly valued, as is experience in fundraising, innovation, or ethical farming.

What You'll Gain

• The chance to shape the future of a pioneering charity with deep roots in its community.

• Professional development in governance and leadership, and the opportunity to broaden your network.

• Personal fulfilment from making a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.

Commitment

Approximately 10-15 hours per month, including quarterly board meetings (in person), committee participation (usually online), and occasional service visits and events. Full induction and ongoing support provided.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our client is committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the people and communities they serve. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of disability.