Trustee & Chair of the Development Board

Future Youth Zone is currently seeking a Trustee & Chair of the Development Board to join their board of trustees. Future Youth Zone is one of East London's most ambitious youth charities, providing young people with somewhere safe to belong, supportive adults they can trust, and opportunities to discover their talents and realise their potential. Future Youth Zone is now looking to strengthen their Board and is seeking a Trustee & Chair of the Development Board The successful candidate will bring strong networks, credibility and influence, using these to open doors to new philanthropists, businesses and strategic partners and help build sustainable, long-term relationships. The role will play an important part in supporting Future Youth Zones ambitions, helping to broaden its income streams, raise its profile and develop strategic partnerships that will have a lasting impact on young people. This is an exciting opportunity for a business development and relationship-building specialist to help shape and strengthen the organisations long-term fundraising and partnership strategy. Trustees have a duty to ensure that the charity is well run, solvent, legally compliant, and working towards the charitable purpose for which it was established, and Trustee roles are an important and a highly rewarding way to support an organisation. Please note that Trustee roles are unremunerated voluntary positions, although reasonable travel expenses will be paid. Future Youth Zone is committed to equality of opportunity, supports, and encourages under-represented groups, and values diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds, who will bring a fresh perspective to the Board, and having reviewed existing Trustee's diversity, skills, and experience, FYZ are keen for the Board to reflect the diversity of the communities that they work with and therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please contact Heidi Earp, Director of Langton Not 4 Profit our retained consultants for further information on the role. TPBN1_UKTJ