Being a charity trustee is a rewarding way to give back, develop new skills, and make a real difference in your community. You’ll gain valuable experience and work with like-minded people to support causes you care about. Explore the trustee vacancies below to find an opportunity that inspires you!
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North Tyneside Art Studio
North Tyneside Art Studio (NTAS) is seeking a Trustee with experience in Buildings and Facilities Management to support the charity as it embarks on an exciting new chapter. The creative health organisation, which uses art and creativity to improve mental health and wellbeing across North Tyneside, has recently secured a permanent home in Longbenton that will serve as a Creative Community Hub for its referral and community programmes. Read more here.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust: Young Trustee
Are you aged 18–30 and passionate about nature, community, or making a difference? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Board of Trustees at Northumberland Wildlife Trust and help shape the future of wildlife conservation in our region. Apply by 9am on Tuesday, 6 January. Find out more here.
The Old Low Light
The Old Low Light Heritage Centre, managed by The Net North Shields, is seeking new trustees to join its board. This established charity provides a vibrant community hub with a café, heritage gallery, event space, and outdoor areas, hosting talks, workshops, exhibitions, and music events. Trustees help protect the historic building, support community activities, and guide the charity’s future development. First-time trustees are welcome, with particular interest in those with experience in fundraising, marketing, event management, or digital media. The board meets four times a year, with additional subcommittee meetings. For more information visit Trustee at The Net North Shields / The Old Low Light.
North Tyne Youth (NTY)
North Tyne Youth is looking for new trustees to support its work with young people aged 8–18 in rural north-west Northumberland. Trustees meet every 6–8 weeks, mostly online, and help guide the charity’s direction and decision-making. No previous trustee experience is needed. NTY welcomes anyone passionate about youth engagement, especially those with skills in governance, HR, finance, fundraising or marketing. The role is mainly remote, with occasional in-person meetings in Otterburn. Trustee at North Tyne Youth (NTY)
WheelieQueer
WheelieQueer is recruiting two founding non-executive directors to join its board: a People, Safeguarding and Organisational Development Director and a Finance, Governance and Risk Director. These voluntary roles offer the opportunity to help shape the future of this disabled LGBTQ+ led CIC by providing strategic oversight, strengthening organisational culture, safeguarding, governance and financial sustainability. Meetings are held remotely, with BSL interpretation and accessibility support provided. Applications close on 14 November 2026.
Independent Advocacy North East (IANE)
Independent Advocacy North East (IANE) is seeking Trustees to join its Executive Committee and help guide the organisation forward. The charity welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of disability, mental health issues, minority communities, or supporting vulnerable older people. Trustees should have strategic vision, creativity, and the ability to commit time to board meetings, training and occasional fundraising. Meetings are held every two months in the early evening at IANE’s offices in the Linskill Centre. No prior board experience is required. Read more here.
All Wheel Drive Response North East
All Wheel Drive Response North East (AWDRNE) is seeking new volunteer Trustees to join its board and help guide the charity’s growth. The charity provides practical support during severe weather, emergencies and community events, as well as free First Aid Awareness sessions for families and groups across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Cleveland.
Trustees will help shape strategy, plan activities, and ensure the charity operates safely and effectively. No formal qualifications are required, but skills or interest in finance, fundraising, safeguarding, HR, legal or governance are especially welcome. Full induction, ongoing support and optional VODA trustee training are provided. Meetings are friendly, inclusive and usually held quarterly, in person or online. Read more here.