Trustee

Charity trustee Are you passionate about empowering people with learning disabilities and autism to live independent, fulfilling lives? Do you have experience or expertise in Human Resources or employment law, Services for adults with learning disabilities, Marketing and Communications, Fundraising, philanthropy or Charity Law and want to use your skills to drive positive change in an ambitious and values-led charity? Our client, a renowned charity based in Kent, are looking for a dedicated Trustee to join their dynamic board. About the charity : Our client has been at the forefront of learning disability support for over 40 years. Their innovative approach blends high-quality care, supported living, and life skills development with a thriving 100-acre farm that doubles as a popular family visitor attraction. This rare combination enables people with learning disabilities and autism to gain skills in areas like animal care, horticulture, customer service, and the culinary arts, while fostering a strong sense of community and inclusion. With a mission to empower individuality and achieve happiness, our client supports over 96 people in community settings, offering both residential and supported living service and an additional 70 external students in life skills. The organisation is known for its holistic, person-centred approach, and its commitment to environmental stewardship and ethical farming. Their close-knit team of dedicated staff and volunteers is guided by values of courage, opportunity-seeking, collaboration, and doing the right thing. As a Trustee, you will: · Provide strategic leadership and governance, ensuring the charity pursues its mission and complies with legal and regulatory requirements. · Apply your business acumen to help secure the organisation’s long-term sustainability, optimise resources, and support ambitious plans for growth and impact. · Collaborate with a diverse Board and Senior Management Team, contributing your expertise to key decisions, risk management, and performance evaluation. · Champion the rights and well-being of people with learning disabilities, helping to shape an inclusive society where anything is possible.