Trustee


Company:	Caudwell Youth
Salary:	This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Hours:	Part-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

To make an application, please send your CV & one side of A4 covering letter to Hr@caudwellyouth.org

Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Caudwell Youth achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity.

They also ensure that we have a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable Caudwell Youth to grow and thrive, and through this, shape young people’s futures.

Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees

always act as a group and not as individuals.

Trustee Duties

Support and provide advice on Caudwell Youth’s purpose, vision, goals and

impact.

Contribute to the strategic direction of Caudwell Youth, approving strategy

and annual plans.

Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled

effectively.

Oversee financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.

Review and approve Caudwell Youth’s annual report and accounts.

Provide support and challenge to the CEO and executive team, in

accordance with our values.

Promote youth engagement in all that we do

Keep abreast of changes in Caudwell Youth’s operating environment.

Contribute to regular reviews of Caudwell Youth’s own governance.

Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.

Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and

protect Caudwell Youth’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal

and/or any third party interests.

Act as an ambassador for Caudwell Youth by applying your skills, expertise,

knowledge and contacts.

Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Caudwell Youth

achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management

and administration of the charity. They also ensure that we have a

clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our

vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the

executive team to enable Caudwell Youth to grow and thrive, and

through this, shape young people’s futures.

Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees

always act as a group and not as individuals.

Apply for this job

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