Trustee

Our Trustees help guide the strategic direction of a charity that delivers:

• Community groceries offering affordable food with dignity
• Reuse, recycling and retail projects that cut waste and support local families
• Community transport that keeps people connected
• Training, volunteering and employment pathways
• Practical support that improves wellbeing and reduces isolation
Your support can help us keep these services strong, sustainable, and ready for the future. Your Commitment We ask Trustees to commit around one day per month, which includes:
• Monthly board meetings (in person and remote alternating)
• Leadership of a committee covering a key area for example H&S, Finance or Governance
• Occasional project involvement based on your skills and interests
• Essential training and an Enhanced DBS check
We provide a friendly, structured induction so you can get to know our work, our people, and our ambitions. Our Leadership Team is experienced and highly capable, our Trustees provide strategic leadership, governance and act as Ambassadors for Changing Lives Together, hands on involvement in the charity is very much up to you but not required. What are we looking for? We welcome people from all backgrounds - whether you're an experienced Trustee or stepping into your first Board role. We're seeking people with experience in: Business Development, HR, Finance, Legal, Governance, IT, Income Generation, Marketing/Communications, Local Government, or Industry. We're also looking for people who bring:
• Commitment to our mission and values
• Strategic thinking and constructive challenge
• Independent judgement
• Creativity and fresh ideas
• A positive, collaborative attitude
• Willingness to get involved and make a difference
What difference will you make? As a Trustee, you'll help ensure CLT remains:
• Financially strong
• Strategically focused
• Community-led
• Environmentally responsible
• Ready to grow and innovate
Your insight and leadership will help us support more people, reduce more waste, and build stronger communities across Cheshire. Before you apply The Chair would like applications to include a CV and covering letter. Initial interviews will be conducted informally over the phone and candidates will be offered the opportunity to visit and spend time with a member of the Leadership Team to gain an insight into the Charity. Should all parties wish to progress a formal interview process will take place with the Chair and existing members of the board.

At Changing Lives Together, we're building a future where people, communities, and the planet all thrive. From community groceries to reuse and recycling, from transport to training, everything we do is designed to reduce waste, support local people, and create real opportunities. What will you be doing? Changing Lives Together is a charity with a simple purpose: At Changing Lives Together, supporting our local community in Cheshire is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it's providing affordable groceries, transport, or a listening ear through our befriending service, we're here to make life a little easier for everyone., Reach is the leading skills-based volunteering charity in the UK. We are the single biggest source of trustees for the voluntary sector in the UK. Connecting people, skills and good causes is our mission and our passion. What we do We help charities and other non-profits find the skills they need to thrive. Every year hundreds of charities recruit volunteers through our service. These volunteers share their skills as trustees, advisors or mentors, carrying out short term projects or ongoing operational roles. Our goal is to create a step change in the quality, range and scale of skills-based volunteering and trusteeship in the UK. We are proud of our growing impact. Why we do it Charities can boost their capacity, increase their effectiveness and innovate / find new ways of doing things when volunteers donate their professional skills. Trustees play a crucial role in leading charities and overseeing their work. When the trustee board of a charity has a good mix of skills and professional experience, it can govern more effectively. By supporting charities to recruit volunteers and trustees with valuable skills, we help charities increase their capacity and strengthen their governance. How we do it Our online community inspires people to use their skills for social good. We help organisations to make the most of those skills, to think through their needs and to attract the right person. We believe that communication is important in recruiting trustees and volunteers, so our service encourages dialogue between organisations and individuals. Our service is free to volunteers and to most charities.