Organisation Name:
The Brelms Trust
Organisation's Cause(s):
Addiction
Carers
Children / Young People / Families
Crime / Victims / Offenders
Disability Services
Education & Learning
Equality / Human & Civil Rights
Ethnic Representation
Homelessness & Housing
Legal Aid & Justice
Local Community
Men
Mental Health
Migrant Support
Older Adults
Orientations & Gender Identity
Poverty
Recreation
Women
Location of voluntary activity:
Yorkshire
When are volunteers needed:
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Trusteeship / Committees
Role description:
The BRELMS Trust is led by a group of passionate volunteers who work together as a Board to support small, local charities across Yorkshire. We distribute grant funding to small charities that are working hard to tackle disadvantage in our region. Over the summer we are looking to expand our Board and are seeking new Trustees who share our commitment to supporting these vital causes.
We want our Board to reflect the diverse communities we support in Yorkshire. We are looking for people who care about tackling disadvantage and are willing to work collaboratively. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of the issues our grantees tackle (such as poverty or social exclusion), people from Black, Asian, and other ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities (for whom we will provide any necessary adjustments during the application and for meetings) and younger people (18+, who want to bring fresh ideas to charity leadership).
Prior trustee experience is not required; we value the unique perspective you bring from your community or your personal life. We provide a full induction and ongoing training to help you succeed. What matters most is your care and passion for the causes BRELMS seeks to support and your willingness to contribute to an inclusive, respectful and collaborative board culture where different perspectives are welcomed.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Personal skills and qualities:
• A genuine interest in the role of small charities and a passion for tackling disadvantage across Yorkshire.
• A willingness to dedicate the necessary time to the role and the ability to act in the best interests of the Trust.
• A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, alongside the ethical principles of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership).
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• Regular access to a computer with secure internet access
• Basic IT skills (email, shared documents, video meetings and online banking). Support and training from our administrator will be provided.
To be a Trustee, you must meet the legal requirements set by the Charity Commission. This includes being over 18 and not being disqualified from acting as a charity director. You can review the full eligibility criteria here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trustee-board-people-and-skills#check-prospective-trustees-are-eligible. We will provide guidance on these responsibilities as part of your induction.
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
How to get involved:
For an informal conversation with a trustee or to request an application form please contact [email protected].
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 14-07-2026