Trustee

Are you passionate about connecting people to nature and heritage Join a passionate team as a Trustee with a charity whose mission is to support and advocate their member Trails and inspire people to access, experience and enjoy the incredible benefits that Trails create for people’s health and wellbeing and for nature recovery.

Position: Trustee, Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary

Salary: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)

Location: Remote, with 1-2 face to face meetings a year in in the UK

Time Commitment: The Board currently meets every six to eight weeks, online, for 60-75 minutes, with one face-to-face meeting a year.

Closing Date: 9th March 2025

Interviews: Will take place in the weeks beginning 17th and 24th March 2025, with appointments starting from the AGM on 28th April 2025.

About the opportunity

This exciting UK charity is growing, and is seeking up to three new Trustees who bring a range of experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm to help govern the charity as they enter the next phase of development. There are opportunities for a Trustee, Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary which will strengthen their financial and governance leadership.

As a Trustee, you will:

Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.
Oversee governance, finance, and risk management.
Support the implementation of the strategic plan.
Advocate for the organisation and help develop partnerships.
Attend Board meetings and key engagements.

Trustees play a vital role in shaping the future of the charity, ensuring they continue to support, strengthen, and champion the Trails network across the country.

About You

We are looking for individuals with:

Knowledge or experience in nature, heritage, or outdoor recreation.
Financial, governance, or strategic leadership expertise.
Advocacy, fundraising, or membership organisation experience.
Passion for broadening access to Trails for diverse communities.

We value lived experience and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities, ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and young people.

About the organisation:

National trails are some of the most scenic long-distance routes in the UK, covering over 6,000 km and welcoming 309 million visitors each year. The charity was founded in 2022 as the independent voice and champion for these Trails, supporting member organisations, raising funds, and advocating for policy improvements.

They are a young and ambitious charity, growing their influence and partnerships to ensure national trails remain accessible, high-quality, and sustainable for future generations.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Trustee, Non-Executive Director, Treasurer, Secretary, Board Member, Chairperson, Chair of the board, etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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