Volunteer Trustees

Thirtyone:eight is the leading independent Christian charity providing professional advice, support, helpline, training and resources in all areas of safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and for those affected by abuse. We exist to safeguard both children and vulnerable adults throughout the UK. We also work to help those who are, or have been, affected by child abuse and similar issues. 

 Our services are used not only by churches and groups across the denominational spectrum, but increasingly by other faiths as well as non-faith based organisations keen to utilise the resources and expertise we offer. We also give advice to Children’s Services Departments, Adult Social Services, Police and other agencies across the UK. We are a partner agency with CEOP, and work closely with all statutory and third sector organisations involved in safeguarding. 

Title: Trustee
Location: Remote with one in-person meeting a year. Plus, the whole team away day. 
Hours: Four meetings a year. Plus a whole team away day with staff. Additional committees and working groups encouraged. 
Closing Date: 30th September 2025

More information about the role is in the Trustee Recruitment Pack

About the Role

We are looking for trustees who reflect the different communities served by Thirtyone:eight and bring a range of skills and expertise that will assist us in achieving our mission and vision.

We are particularly keen to appoint trustees who are based in, or who have relevant knowledge of operating in, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. 

We welcome applications from all ethnic minority groups and age-groups.

We are specifically looking for trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• IT
• Fundraising and Campaigning
• Marketing, Communications and PR

Commitment

Trustees currently meet as a full Board four times per year, one of which is in person and includes an overnight stay. The remaining meetings are conducted online and times vary to assist attendance of all members. In addition to full Board meetings, trustees will be strongly encouraged to participate in committees and working groups, which again are held remotely. An invitation is also extended to all trustees to attend an annual team event which includes an overnight stay.

Person Specification

Each trustee must accord to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
In addition, a trustee must have:

• A personal Christian faith and commitment to the Thirtyone:eight Christian ethos
• A commitment to Thirtyone:eight
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort and participate fully
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgment
• An ability to think creatively
• A willingness to speak their mind
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team

Skills and Experience

The Board needs skill and experience in the following areas (some of which already exist):

• Leadership at local church or national level
• Statutory child and adult protection work at senior/strategic level
• Business and/or financial management
• Fundraising, marketing and communications
• IT
• Child and adult welfare/criminal law
• Trauma-informed practice experience
• Training and/or organisational development
• Lived experience of harm or abuse (survivor)