The Family Place Foundation - Chair of Trustees

The Family Place Foundation

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Trusteeships & Committees

Person Specification. We are looking for someone who brings: -Warmth, clarity and good judgement, with a balanced, proportionate approach to governance. -A genuine commitment to improving the lives of adopted, fostered and kinship care children and an understanding of the challenges faced by families affected by early trauma. -Confidence in chairing discussions, helping the Board reach clear, well‑considered decisions. -An understanding of good governance, including risk, safeguarding and compliance (or a willingness to learn). -The ability to work collaboratively with trustees and our small operational support team, offering encouragement and constructive challenge while supporting the charity’s governance and fundraising role, which enables the specialist delivery work carried out by our partner. -Strategic thinking, with the ability to help shape the charity’s direction and ensure long‑term sustainability. -Reliability, integrity and a calm, steady approach, keeping the charity’s purpose at the centre of decision‑making. -Meets the eligibility requirements to serve as a charity trustee, as set out by the Charity Commission. Helpful but not essential: -Experience of chairing a board or committee -Experience in charity governance, education, social care, therapeutic work, or community leadership would be helpful, but we are open to a wide range of backgrounds. -Lived or professional experience related to adoption, fostering, trauma or family support.

What We Offer: -A warm, committed Board, small operational support team and group of volunteers who work collaboratively and value clear communication. -A meaningful opportunity to shape the future of a small but growing charity with a strong reputation for high‑quality, trauma‑informed support. -Flexible time commitments that fit around work and family life. -A chance to make a tangible difference to adopted, fostered and kinship-care children and young people, and the families who care for them.

Approximately 1–2 days per month. This includes six trustee meetings a year, occasional ad‑hoc discussions and light‑touch support between meetings (for example reviewing policies or responding to emails).

Further location details may be provided below.

Remote, with occasional Board of Trustee meetings being held in-person (typically once or twice a year) held in the Clyro/Herefordshire area.

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We welcome volunteers with disabilities or access needs. The role is primarily remote and can be carried out flexibly. For the occasional in‑person meetings, we will discuss any access requirements in advance and arrange suitable adjustments, including accessible venues, alternative formats, or remote participation if preferred.