Trustee Opportunities

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And who wouldn’t! Being a trustee is a great way to share and develop your skills, support a cause you care about and make a real difference.

If you are looking for roles, you can register your skills, areas of interest and any preferred causes to access trustee vacancies by creating an account with us. Take a look at the many trustee opportunities listed on this site. Charities and community groups across North Yorkshire are looking for people who can contribute skills, knowledge and a fresh approach.

If you have no previous experience of volunteering or trustee roles but would like to find out what’s involved, please email or call us on 01904 704177.

	Organisation Name	Organisation Address	Contact Details	Opportunity Location
Trustee	British Thyroid Foundation	Suite 12, One Sceptre House, Harrogate, HG2 8PB	c.mcmullan@btf-thyroid.org / 01423 810093	Harrogate	You will share responsibility for the governance of the British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) and will fully understand the charity’s purpose as set out in its governing document. You will have strategic oversight of the planning for what the charity wants to achieve and be able to explain how the BTF’s activities supports its objectives. You will...
Sports Club Trustee	Helmsley Sports Club	Baxtons Sprunt, Helmsley, YO62 5HT	lizzie@no54.co.uk / 01439 408010	Ryedale	We are looking to expand our Helmsley Sports Club Trustee board. Do you share our passion for an active lifestyle? Have you got the skills to oversee and guide our transformation and development over the coming years? Supported and guided by the current board of Trustees, the successful applicants will have excellent people skills, and...
Youth Voice Member	North York Moors National Park Authority	The Old Vicarage, Helmsley, YO625BP	volunteers@northyorkmoors.org.uk / 01439772700	Ryedale	The North York Moors National Park Youth Voice is a collective of young people aged 11-30 working to vocalise the aspirations and concerns of a generation towards the future of our protected spaces and rural communities. Members will come from within the National Park and beyond, including Whitby, Scarborough, Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough...
Youth Council Committee Roles	North York Moors National Park Authority	The Old Vicarage, Helmsley, YO625BP	volunteers@northyorkmoors.org.uk / 01439772700	Ryedale	Our Youth Council will be run by young people for young people and will include a diverse range of representatives, each with a deep-rooted passion for the natural world and a desire to improve the lives of young people. It will also include representatives aged 18-30 from the National Park Authority’s staff and volunteers. It’s a critical time to...
Library Trustee	Tadcaster Community Library	Tadcaster Community Library, Tadcaster, LS24 9JG	tadcastercommunitylibrary@gmail.com / 01609 534525	Selby	The current group of trustees is looking to strengthen their number and encourage more involvement of members of the local community in working towards a strong and sustainable future for the library. Regular meetings of the trustees are held each month, and take place over Zoom during the Covid 19 Pandemic
Trustee	Mind in Hambleton and Richmondshire	2 the Link, Northallerton, DL6 1DG	simon.davidson@darlingtonmind.com / 01609 780758	Hambleton, Richmondshire, Outside North Yorkshire	As a well established mental health charity, Mind in Hambleton and Richmondshire (Darlington Mind) exists to support vulnerable adults and children to achieve and maintain good mental health and to develop emotional resilience. We are passionate about mental health and are looking for new Trustees who can add skills to our existing board members...
Library Trustees	Bedale Community Library	Bedale Hall, Bedale, DL8 1AB	committee@bedalecommunitylibrary.org.uk / 01609534573	Hambleton	We are looking for Trustees to join our team. The library has been volunteer-run since 2017 and is an important community hub for the town. A team of about 35 volunteers help with library shifts and events. Trustee meetings are held monthly (about ten per year), usually on a Wednesday afternoon (but that is not set in stone!)
Trustee	Areté Learning Trust	Station Road, Stokesley, TS9 5AL	governance@aretelearningtrust.org / 01642718555	Across North Yorkshire	We are a trust established when Stokesley School converted to academy status in April 2015. Since then we have been joined by Richmond School and Northallerton School. In an educational climate where things are constantly changing, we want to innovate, collaborate, stay true to our values and work with others who are similarly committed to helping...
Trustee Treasurer	Sight Support Ryedale	Norton Hive Library, Commercial Street, Norton, YO17 9ES	julie@sightsupportryedale.org / 01653 698860	Ryedale	Sight Support Ryedale is a local charity which was founded in 2000. We support people, living in Ryedale, who are experiencing any degree of sight loss, by providing practical, emotional and social support so that they can continue to live independent and active lives. We are looking for someone, to join our board of trustees, to support our Chief...
Trustee	Parenting Together (ParTog)		admin@partog.co.uk / 01677 450319	Across North Yorkshire	Parenting together Ltd, ranks in the top 1% of 168,000 registered charities for safeguarding vulnerable children and adults. We recently arranged an agreement with the NSPCC who will look at individual cases that can be brought back to the family Court. We need two Trustees, a Secretary and Treasurer.
IT and research	Scarborough Maritime Heritage	45 Eastborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NH	scarboroughmaritime@yahoo.com / 01723 369361	Scarborough	We need volunteers to help with research and IT work, as well as with greeting our visitors.
Administrator	Remap	D9 Chaucer Business Park, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, TN15 6YU	data@remap.org.uk / 01732760209	Ryedale	Across the UK, our 74 local branches help disabled people live more independent lives. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge. Our Administration Volunteers are the linchpin for our local branch activities. They act as the first point of contact, and they...
Chairperson	Remap	D9 Chaucer Business Park, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, TN15 6YU	data@remap.org.uk / 01732760209	Ryedale	As our local Chairperson you’ll take the lead in making sure your local branch works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct, and support other branch volunteers to make sure your branch’s activities meet the needs of your local disabled community. In this role you’ll bring your leadership, management, communication, organisation, and...
Trustee (Treasurer)	Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life	Bridge Street, Pickering, YO18 8DU	trustees@beckislemuseum.org.uk / 01751 473653	Across North Yorkshire	Would you like to shape an exciting future for a remarkable museum? Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life was established in 1967 and now comprises 27 rooms, galleries and display areas that brings history to life and shares the rich heritage of the area. We are seeking new Trustees – people who can offer creative thinking, a fresh perspective and bring...
Volunteer Clerk	John Stockton Educational Foundation	Coulson Park Farm, Little Edstone, York, YO62 6NY	g.acomb@btinternet.com / 01751433142	Ryedale	The John Stockton Educational Foundation (JSEF) is looking for a Volunteer Clerk to help the Governors with administration and distribution of small grants to young people. The charity makes grants available to young people aged under 25 usually attending University, College or an Apprenticeship and living in specific parishes in the Ryedale area...
Trustee	Rural Arts	The Old Courthouse, Thirsk, YO7 1QS	info@ruralarts.org / 01845 526536	Across North Yorkshire, Hambleton	We are seeking expressions of interest to join our Board of Trustees. Trustees are integral to making sure charities run smoothly and achieve their goals. Being a Trustee is a legal responsibility as well as a great way to support a cause you’re passionate about. We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic and committed, and who want to...
Trustee Recruitment	Trinity Centre Whitby	Flowergate, Whitby, YO21 3BA	info@trinitycentrewhitby.org / 01947 601548	Scarborough	Trinity Centre is a registered Charity located in the heart of Whitby. Our Centre offers a programme of activities to older people, some of whom are living with dementia. Our aims are to help our clients remain socially connected, and retain creative and cognitive function. This in turn helps to slow down the pathway to frailty and help them...
Serving Community Team Chair Catterick	SSAFA the Armed Forces charity	Queen Elizabeth House, London, EC3R 8AD	charlotte.eadie@ssafa.org.uk / 020 7463 9200	Richmondshire	We are looking for a Serving Community Team Chair to lead our volunteers in the new Serving Community Team for Catterick. The Chair is at the heart of the Team, communicating and realising SSAFA’s vision for providing excellent support to the serving community. Reporting to a Regional Chair, the Chair oversees all Team functions, ensuring that...
Branch Committee Member Volunteer – North Yorkshire Central Branch	National Autistic Society	391 City Road, London, EC1V 1NG	volunteers@nas.org.uk / 020 7833 2299	Across North Yorkshire	Why we need you The charity has around 100 branches, all run by volunteers, who provide local support to people on the autism spectrum. Every branch is different and so are the activities they provide – they may run parent support groups, adult social groups, children’s activities, conferences or focus on providing information or campaigning....
POSCH Board of Trustee Chair Opportunity	Parents of Special Children (POSCH)	14A Market Place, Thirsk, YO7 1LB	poschinfo@gmail.com / 07562 239064	Hambleton, Richmondshire	POSCH is a very small charitable organisation of volunteers who support families who have children with any additional needs with or without a diagnosis. We run local parent support groups across Hambleton and Richmondshire and all our groups are parent and volunteer led. In fact, we are all volunteers. While we don’t employ anyone, we do work...
Management Committee Volunteer Directors	Dancing for Well-Being CIC	28 Oakdale, Harrogate, HG1 2LW	info@dancingforwellbeing.org / 07810338872	Harrogate	This is an exciting time to join the Board of Trustees at Dancing for Well-Being as we hope to secure funding to work towards becoming sustainable, building capacity and reaching more people. If you have an interest in improving the lives of older people and/or have experience of working in a similar sector we would like to hear from you. Please...
Office and Inclusive Sport Volunteers	Scarboccia	1A Springhill Close, Scarborough, YO124AD	linda.clarke.irons@gmail.com / 07817150614	Scarborough	The roles will include helping us to facilitate disability inclusive sport sessions in Scarborough at The Street Community Centre and other venues as we have various hubs in the local area Help to facilitate our office at the Street Help to move equipment where required Working hours up to 15 hours per week 11am to 2 pm Monday to Friday and...
Explorer Scout Leader	2nd Scarborough Earl of Londesborough’s Own Scout Group	Mount view Avenue, Scarborough, YO124EW	lynzi17864@hotmail.co.uk / 07835934802	Scarborough	You will be working with 14/18 year olds, on Friday evenings and occasional weekends, as a part of a team of leaders within a group, of numerous age range sections. You would need to enjoy giving something back and enjoy outdoor activities.
Trustees	Second Chance Ostomy Yorkshire	Community House, Selby, YO8 4QQ	jackie@secondchance-ostomyyorkshire.org / 07927 490690	Selby	We support people who have for whatever reason have a stoma, waiting for one, their family's, carers and friends. We also support those who have IBD and raise awareness of what it is like to live with these hidden disability's. We are looking for Trustees to join our year old registered charity.
Administration volunteer	Parent Carer Voice	C/o Community First Yorkshire, York, YO23 3FS	info@parentcarervoiceuk.org / 07936641232	Across North Yorkshire	Parent Carer Voice North Yorkshire is the recognised parent carer forum for the county. Our vision is to inform, empower and represent the collective voice of families with children and young people with SEND across North Yorkshire - working together for positive change for parent carers. Find out more on our website: https://www....
Parent Representative	Parent Carer Voice	C/o Community First Yorkshire, York, YO23 3FS	info@parentcarervoiceuk.org / 07936641232	Across North Yorkshire, Craven, Hambleton, Harrogate, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Scarborough, Selby	Parent Carer Voice North Yorkshire is the recognised parent carer forum for the county. Our vision is to inform, empower and represent the collective voice of families with children and young people with SEND across North Yorkshire - working together for positive change for parent carers. Find out more on our website: https://www....
Trustee	CPRE North and East Yorkshire	P.O. Box 189, York, YO7 9BL	info@cpreney.org.uk / 07983088120	Across North Yorkshire, Outside North Yorkshire	We are looking for someone with a passion for environmental and countryside issues coupled with experience of the charity sector and board management. You’ll provide the vision and leadership to ensure that CPRE North and East Yorkshire has a strong and effective voice whilst ensuring the requirements of the constitution are met and that our...