Chair of Trustees

Chair of Trustees

Organisation: EmbraceAbility

Role Title: Chair of Trustees

Location: Remote with occasional meetings (UK-based preferred)

Hours: Approximately 4–6 hours per month

Expiry Date: 31 March

Contact Email: hello@embraceability.gov.uk

About EmbraceAbility

EmbraceAbility supports disabled children and their families through inclusive programmes, safeguarding guidance and community-led care. We work to strengthen wellbeing, promote dignity and ensure that every child has access to safe, nurturing and empowering support. Our approach centres the voices of families, builds long-term resilience and encourages inclusive, sustainable change.

We are a disability-led, community-rooted organisation working in Cambodia and Malawi. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to build a world where they are included, resourced, and recognised with dignity, agency and justice.

Role Purpose

The Chair of Trustees provides leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that the Board fulfils its responsibilities for the governance and strategic oversight of the organisation. The Chair works closely with the Director to support strong decision-making, accountability and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and alignment with EmbraceAbility's mission.

• Support the Director by providing guidance, oversight and strategic leadership.

• Ensure the Board fulfils its legal, financial and safeguarding responsibilities.

• Facilitate productive Board meetings, including agenda-setting and follow-up actions.

• Champion inclusive, disability-led approaches and ensure lived experience informs governance decisions.

Represent EmbraceAbility externally where appropriate.

What You Will Help Us Achieve

• Stronger governance structures rooted in justice and inclusion.

• Improved strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.

• Greater visibility and advocacy for disability rights within our programmes.

• Support for our work in Cambodia and Malawi to grow responsibly and ethically.

Benefits to the Volunteer

• Opportunity to drive meaningful, rights-based change in disability inclusion.

• Experience in governance, leadership and international development.

• Working alongside a passionate, disability-led team.

Flexible, remote role that fits around other commitments.

Support and Training

You will receive support from the Director and the Board, including safeguarding training, organisational induction, and ongoing guidance relevant to governance and disability-inclusive practice.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a CV and a brief statement outlining why you are interested in the role and how your skills align with our mission. Applications can be submitted via our website or emailed to hello@embraceability.gov.uk

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.