Help Shape the Future of Essex Community Foundation – Become a Trustee

Posted on: September 29, 2025

Essex Community Foundation (ECF) is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide our mission to support communities across Essex.

As some of our valued trustees step down after completing their terms, we are looking to strengthen and diversify our Board so that it truly reflects the communities and voluntary sector we serve. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of local philanthropy and making a lasting difference across Essex.

We’re Looking For:

We welcome applications from anyone with a passion for supporting communities, and we are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience or expertise in:

  • Charity and the Voluntary Sector

  • Finance and Investment

  • Grantmaking

  • Marketing and Communications

  • Philanthropy

If you know someone who would be a great fit, please encourage them to apply and share this opportunity within your networks.

πŸ”— Find full details and apply here:
Become a Trustee – Make a Difference in Essex

πŸ’¬ Help us spread the word by re-sharing our post on LinkedIn:
ECF Trustee Recruitment Post


Join Our Finance & Investment Committee

Alongside our trustee recruitment, we are also seeking a Co-opted Member for our Finance and Investment Committee. This focused role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with investment expertise to make a meaningful contribution to our work.

πŸ”— Learn more about the role here:
Could You Contribute to Our Finance & Investment Committee?

πŸ’¬ You can also help by resharing our LinkedIn post:
Finance & Investment Committee Recruitment Post

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