We want charity boards to reflect the society they serve. Diverse leadership isn't a nice bonus; it should be the standard. Our hope is that this Working Group moves the charity sector closer to being truly representative – by helping people to learn, collaborate, and celebrate young leadership.

And how exactly will it achieve that? Well, that could be up to you. This event is designed to be by young people, for young people.

We’re looking for four people aged 18 to 30 to help bring the event to life. This means:

• Sharing ideas with the group and facilitator, mostly via remote meetings and emails
• Planning an event that showcases the power of young trustees
• Connecting with stakeholders and partners across London
• Reporting back on how milestones are worked towards and achieved
• Budgeting to make the most of resources
• Sharing the event with your networks

You might be a good fit for the role of Trustees’ Week Working Group if you:

• Want more young people in leadership roles
• Believe in our values (e.g. disruption and collaboration, justice and inclusion)
• Work well collaboratively as well as independently
• Can commit to the project from June to November

Thanks to funding from the City Bridge Foundation – meaning our focus is on Greater London – we’re able to offer £25 per hour for a total of 21 hours per member.

Crucially, you don’t have to be a trustee to apply. You might even be taking your first steps into researching governance.

If you care about better boardrooms, we'd love to hear from you – especially if you bring a different perspective or lived experience that can help shape an inclusive, creative event

To find out more, click here and read the role description.

Once you’re ready to apply, please click here and fill out the form.

Aside from being paid for your expertise, you’ll join a movement making genuine change. You’ll get access to resources and support, meet people across our partnership organisations, and build a network that will hopefully support your journey in the charity sector for years to come.

Applications open: Tuesday 5 May
Applications close: 9am, Tuesday 26 May
Interviews: Tuesday 9 June via video call
Event: Between Monday 9 and Friday 13 November 2026

Everyone invited for an interview will be:

• Sent the questions beforehand
• Invited to share any adjustments to make the interview more accessible
• Paid £25 in recognition of the time spent applying
• Offered feedback

If you have any questions about this role or the application process, please email hello@youngtrusteesmovement.org.

We look forward to reading your application!