Volunteer Trustee

Summary of the Role:

Inclusion Gloucestershire is a vibrant, successful Disabled People’s Organisation and registered charity (charity number 1171559). We are looking for people to join our board of trustees to help to lead the charity’s direction and play a key role in strategic decisions. Trustees need to attend board meetings every other month and be involved in communication with the board and CEO throughout the year.

Job Purpose

To work with the other trustees providing valuable insight regarding the charity’s key decisions to ensure the charity:

• Does great work for people who face disabling barriers
• Is well governed (run) in line with its governing document and the law
• Manages resources (like money and people) responsibly
• Is meeting the requirements of the law with its accounting and reporting

As a Disabled People’s Organisation, we are run by disabled people for disabled people. At least 75% of the Board must have lived experience so we especially welcome interest from disabled people, and other people who may be under represented at a Board level.

Reports to:  Chair of the Board

Hours

Commitment:     3-4 hours per month in meetings, calls, discussions and board meeting preparation.

Locations:            Railway House, Bruton Way, Gloucester, GL1 1DG and remote.

Trustee Role Description (.docx download)

Safeguarding Policy (.pdf download)

Dates and how to apply 

Closing date:        Midnight Sunday 30th November 2025

Getting to know you interviews:      Week beginning 8th December 2025 (we will have slots in the early evening)

For individuals wanting more information please email info@inclusion-glos.org or phone 01452 234003.

Alternatively, all documents can be downloaded from our website Volunteer With Us – Inclusion Gloucestershire

Additional information:

We are proud to have been recognised with an Inclusive Employer award but realise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider charity sector. A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact, and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are currently underrepresented. This includes people from ethnically diverse communities, people with lived experience of disability or mental ill health, and people who are neurodiverse.

Charity Number – 1171559