Trustee

Trustee at We Stand

Location: Remote with occasional London meetings

Time commitment: Approx. 6-8 hours per month

Terms of office: Our trustees have a term of office of 3 years, with re-election for further 3-year term up to 9 years

Remuneration: Voluntary (expenses covered)

We Stand is looking for Trustees with specific skills and experience to join our committed and dynamic Board.

About We Stand

We Stand supports parents and carers whose children have experienced sexual abuse. We are a small, values‑driven charity rooted in compassion, dignity, and practical support. Our board plays a central role in shaping a safe, inclusive, and trauma‑informed organisation.

It is a great time to join us as we embark on developing our new strategy for 2027-2030. Our focus is on putting the needs of those we support at the heart of everything we do, with a clear commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our new strategy will embed lived experience at the core of the organisation and further build a sustainable and robust organisation.

What’s involved

The role involves an average commitment of 6-8 hours per month and include:

• Four Board meetings per year (primarily virtual)
• Participation in one annual in-person away day
• Participation in a Board Committee or Working Group
• Preparation for meetings and occasional input between meetings
• Yearly Trustee training

This is a volunteer role with expenses covered by the organisation.

About the Role

As Trustee you will:

• Understand We Stand’s aims and objectives as set out in our governing document and ensure that we operate in accordance with them
• Help set the strategy for the organisation, including the financial strategy, and ensure implementation and impact is monitored
• Use your skills, knowledge and experience to further our work, putting aside any personal interests and declaring any conflict of interest if/ when they arise
• Identify any risks to We Stand and ensure they are monitored
• Help to identify, recruit and induct new board members
• Attend and contribute to meetings of the board as relevant, and undertake agreed tasks between meetings
• Uphold any policies and procedures relevant to the trustee role including Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality, Safeguarding and Data Protection
• Uphold and contribute to our approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Provide support and challenge to the CEO and other staff to ensure they are carrying out their roles and achieving the set objectives for We Stand
• Help with the recruitment and/or induction of the Chief Executive as required

Person Specification

We welcome people from all professional backgrounds, including those who have never been trustees before. What matters most is your commitment to our mission and your willingness to learn.

Essential:

1. Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to long-term planning and strategic oversight in a trauma-informed context
2. Commitment to Supporting Families impacted by Child Sexual Abuse (CSA): Passion for improving the life of families impacted by CSA
3. Safeguarding: An understanding of safeguarding issues related to CSA and a commitment to promoting a safe culture for children, young people, and adults at risk.
4. Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and a strong sense of responsibility
5. Understanding of Governance: Willingness to understand and uphold the legal and regulatory responsibilities of trusteeship
6. Collaborative Approach: Works effectively in a team, values diverse perspectives, and supports inclusive decision-making
7. Communication Skills: Able to communicate clearly and sensitively, especially on CSA issues

Desirable Skills and Experience:

1. Lived Experience of CSA: Personal or professional direct and indirect experience of CSA or using CSA-related services
2. Diversity: Brings lived experience or perspectives that are currently under‑represented on our Board, including (but not limited to) people from Asian communities, Muslim communities, and disabled people.

Specific Skills and Experience:

We are currently seeking trustees with the following skills and experience which we have identified as gaps on our Board. Please identify and describe which of these skills and experiences you have.

1. Technology and Digital: Knowledge of the digital landscape including AI, understanding of digital transformation for charities and opportunities within the charity sector
2. Legal: Knowledge of charity law and/ or expertise around private family law, particularly as it applies to cases of CSA.
3. Finance: Understanding of charity finance, risk management, and legal compliance.

Eligibility and Availability:                                                                       

Must meet Charity Commission eligibility criteria. Willing to commit time for board meetings, preparation, and occasional events or subcommittees

What you’ll gain

• A meaningful role shaping a charity with national impact
• Valuable Board-level governance experience
• Full induction, training, and ongoing support
• Opportunity to contribute to organisational strategy
• Collaboration with experienced professionals
• A warm, collaborative board culture where your voice genuinely matters

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter or short video (4 minutes max.) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• How your skills and experience are relevant to the role
• The names and contact of 2 referees. We will not contact them without informing you

Please also complete this short, anonymous and confidential equalities survey which will help us evaluate our recruitment campaign. This is not connected to your application.

Applications should be emailed to alexia@westand.org.uk by 11.59pm on Monday, May 4th 2026.

Interviews are expected to be online and held on the week commencing Monday, May 18th 2026. Interview questions will be provided in advance.

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.