Trustees – Veterans’ Foundation – Flexible Location – Unremunerated

Odgers Berndtson

  • Edinburgh London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Join the Veterans' Foundation as a Trustee. Help shape the future of one of the UK's fastest-growing charities supporting our Armed Forces community.The Veterans' Foundation is seeking a number of passionate and committed individuals to join the Board as Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and impactful organisation that has already awarded over £25 million in grants to more than 540 military charities, supporting over 1,000 life-changing projects.About the Veterans' FoundationFounded in 2016, the Veterans' Foundation exists to provide vital financial support to military charities and organisations that help veterans and their families. From tackling homelessness and mental health challenges to supporting employment and family welfare, our work is wide-reaching and deeply impactful.Our primary funding source, the Veterans' Lottery, now has over 140,000 players, making it one of the largest in the UK. With continued growth, we are scaling up our operations and infrastructure to meet increasing demand-and we need your expertise to help guide us.The Role of a TrusteeAs a Trustee, you will:
  • Help shape the strategic direction of the Foundation.
  • Ensure strong governance and regulatory compliance.
  • Support the executive team in delivering our mission.
  • Serve on one or more sub-committees (Finance, Audit & Risk; HR & Remuneration; or Grants).
This is a voluntary role (expenses reimbursed), requiring a commitment of up to one week per year, including four board meetings annually (in London or Edinburgh) and virtual sub-committee meetings.Who We're Looking ForWe welcome applications from individuals who:
  • Are passionate, have empathy or have lived experience supporting veterans or have been part of the Armed Forces community.
  • Bring experience in one or more of the following areas: Business and Commercial Leadership, Charity Leadership or Governance, the Military or Veterans Affairs.
  • Understand the responsibilities of charity trusteeship and are committed to upholding the highest standards of governance.
We value diversity and are committed to building a board that reflects the communities we serve.For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:William PringlePartner, Head of Charity, Arts, Culture & Heritage PracticeBerwick Partners+44 (0) 7515 919 648Closing date for applications: Friday 12th September 2025Downloadable ContentIn order to proceed with your application, please either:Click 'Add to list' if you would like to look at other roles before starting to apply.
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