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.
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.
Help shape the future of Crossroads Braintree & Chelmsford
We’re looking for compassionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Whether you have lived experience, professional skills, or simply a passion for supporting unpaid family carers and older adults — your voice matters.
What you’ll gain:
✅ Use your skills for good
✅ Make a real difference in Mid Essex
✅ Be part of a warm, inclusive team
✅ No prior trustee experience needed — just commitment and care
Interested or want to learn more?
📩 Contact: Danni Perry
Finance and Business Development Manager
📧 braintreexroads@btconnect.com
📞 01376 529985
📍 Crossroads Braintree & Chelmsford, 8 Park Farm, Witham Road, Black Notley, Braintree CM77 8LQ
Are you passionate about creating a society where every older person lives a happy, connected, and dignified life?
Age Well East is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join us as our next Chair of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact across one of the UK’s most populous and diverse counties.
As Chair, you will:
Provide strategic leadership to guide the next phase of our development.
Act as line manager to the CEO, supporting and challenging to drive excellence.
Champion good governance and help us grow our reach and impact.
We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to empowering people to age well, with the experience and insight to lead a passionate and dedicated Board.
The expected time commitment is around 2–3 days per month, aggregated across the month to support flexibility. Board meetings are held quarterly (mostly via video call), with additional engagement as needed.
To ensure a smooth handover, the successful candidate will be invited to Co-Chair alongside our current Chair, Nick Avery. The length of this transition period is flexible and will be tailored to the new Chair’s preference, with full transition expected by early 2026 at the latest.
Feeding the Family are looking for a passionate individual to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of their work..
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact in the Basildon community.
Key details: • Role: Trustee (voluntary position) • Charity Focus: Tackling loneliness & Isolation through food and community • Commitment: 7 meetings a year • More info & how to apply: feedingthefamily.uk/trustee-recruitment
If you have any questions or know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to get in touch with Keeley Scarborough on 01268 207009 / keeley@feedingthefamily.uk
