Trustee

Youth Federation Charity Trustee

Location: Ellesmere Port, CH65 3EY
Commitment: Approximately 30 hours per year
Remuneration: Voluntary

About the Role

Youth Fed is seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of our charity. We are particularly keen to hear from professionals with experience in finance, accountancy, law or governance who would like to use their skills to make a positive difference to young people's lives.

Working alongside fellow Trustees and our Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction, oversight and constructive challenge, helping ensure Youth Fed remains well governed, financially sustainable and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the charity's strategic direction, offering independent judgement and constructive challenge.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure Youth Fed operates in accordance with its charitable objectives, governing documents and legal responsibilities.
• Financial Oversight: Scrutinise budgets, financial performance and financial planning, supporting the responsible use of charitable resources.
• Risk Management: Oversee key organisational risks and promote effective controls, accountability and safeguarding.
• Collaboration and Advocacy: Work positively with fellow Trustees and senior leaders, sharing expertise and acting as an ambassador for Youth Fed.

Person Specification

We particularly welcome individuals with professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance, accountancy, audit or financial management.
• Legal services, including commercial, employment or charity law.
• Corporate governance, compliance or risk management.
• Strategic leadership or business management.

You will also demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to improving opportunities for young people.
• Strategic thinking, sound judgement and integrity.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• A willingness to provide constructive challenge and contribute actively to Board discussions.
• A commitment to fulfilling the legal responsibilities of trusteeship.

Previous Trustee experience is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals considering their first Board position.

Time Commitment

The expected commitment is approximately 30 hours per year, including:

• Quarterly face to face Board meetings
• Two subcommittee meetings per year, contributing to either Finance & Audit or People & Performance.
• Reviewing Board papers and contributing to discussions between meetings as required.
• Adhoc meetings as and when required.

Why Join Youth Fed?

Becoming a Trustee offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives while sharing your professional expertise, broadening your strategic and governance experience, and working alongside a committed and experienced Board.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and would like to help shape Youth Fed's future, we'd love to hear from you.