Trustees

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Board of Trustees at one of the world’s largest sport-for-development charities, making a meaningful difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people each year. Established in 2010, the organisation invests funding from a major professional sports league and its partners into affiliated club charities across England and Wales, delivering impactful community programmes at scale.

Trustees (Policing / Community Cohesion, Safeguarding / Education / Children and Young People, Health)

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Leading Sport-for-Development Foundation
Remote, with travel to central London required for board meetings
Unremunerated, with reasonable expenses paid

You will be joining a committed Board, providing leadership and strategic direction to the Foundation, and ensuring the charity continues to deliver against its mission, values and charitable objectives.

We are seeking to appoint three Trustees with senior-level expertise in one of the following areas:

Policing / Community Cohesion
You will bring significant strategic experience within policing, community safety or a related field, alongside a strong understanding of youth justice, crime prevention and community dynamics. You will have credibility to engage with senior stakeholders and a track record of building effective partnerships across complex environments.

Safeguarding / Education / Children and Young People
You will offer substantial expertise in safeguarding policy and practice, with experience of oversight at an organisational or system level. With a strong understanding of education and services for children and young people, you will be confident in providing both support and constructive challenge, including acting as a safeguarding lead Trustee.

Health (including Mental Health)
You will bring senior experience within health, public health or the voluntary sector, with knowledge of mental health and wellbeing, especially in relation to children and young people. You will be able to advise on emerging issues and support the Foundation’s approach to prevention and partnership working.

In addition, all candidates will demonstrate:
• A strong commitment to the mission of the Foundation and the power of sport to drive positive social impact
• The ability to contribute to strategic discussions and analyse complex issues
• Experience of operating at Board or senior leadership level
• Strong communication, judgement and collaborative skills
• A commitment to good governance, integrity and the principles of public life
• The capacity to commit approximately 1–2 days per month to the role

For more information on the role, including how to apply, please visit the dedicated microsite on the Prospsectus website. xwzovoh

Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for applications: Sunday 31st May 2026
Interviews with recruitment partner: w/c 15th June 2026
Final interviews: Tuesday 30th June

Prospectus is committed to supporting candidates throughout the process and to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.