Fundraising Trustee

Location: Fully flexible / Remote – open to applicants anywhere in the UK

Time Commitment: Approx. 2–4 hours per month (may be more during start-up and registration phase)

About Us

Unseen Expeditions UK is a newly forming Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) supporting mission-led charities and expedition projects across the UK and internationally. Our flagship initiative, The Unseen Mile, is a 4.5-year journey covering 25,000 miles across 37 countries. Through this and future projects, we aim to inspire, raise awareness for important causes, and share unique storytelling and learning experiences from the field.

We are currently recruiting our initial trustee board to help launch and register the charity.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Fundraising Trustee to join our board and lead the charity’s fundraising strategy. This trustee will ensure the charity secures the resources needed to deliver its mission and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the charity’s fundraising strategy
• Identify and engage potential donors, sponsors, and funding opportunities
• Support applications for grants and corporate partnerships
• Advise on fundraising campaigns and initiatives
• Assist with reporting to stakeholders on fundraising outcomes
• Contribute to trustee meetings and governance
• Delegate to volunteers within the Communications & Fundraising committee
• Help guide the charity through its registration and initial set-up

Person Specification & Requirements:

• Experience or interest in fundraising, grant applications, or sponsorship
• Strong organisational, communication, and networking skills
• Commitment to the mission and values of Unseen Expeditions and its partnered charities
• Ability to work collaboratively with a small, remote trustee team
• Comfortable working remotely and communicating online with a UK-wide board
• UK-based (required for legal trustee responsibilities)
• 2–4 hours per month commitment (more during start-up if possible)
• Basic tools for communication (email, phone, video calls)

What You’ll Gain:

• Opportunity to shape and govern a new, high-profile charity from launch
• Hands-on experience in charity leadership and governance
• Contribution to awareness-raising and adventure-led impact projects
• Recognition for your role in mission-driven initiatives, including The Unseen Mile and future projects
• Flexible, fully remote role within a passionate, purpose-driven team

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to: rednallthomas@gmail.com

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.