About us Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better. Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives. Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives. We are looking for trustees to join our Changing Lives board as well as our subsidiary company, Changing Lives Homes board. Why join us? This is a unique chance to be part of a dynamic, values-driven organisation making a real difference across the UK. As a trustee, you’ll help shape the future of two impactful charities-each with a proud history and a bold vision for the future. Objective Trustees are responsible for the proper administration of the charity, ensuring that its assets and resources are used solely for charitable purposes and to best support those who need the charity’s help or use its services. Trustees must ensure the charity operates in accordance with its constitution, charity law, and all other relevant laws and regulations. Key Responsibilities: Promote and support the objectives of the charity, using your skills and knowledge to further its reach, reputation, and positive impact on beneficiaries and service users. Fulfil all legal duties and responsibilities of a trustee, ensuring sound governance and effective oversight of the charity’s activities. Help shape the strategic direction of the organisation and provide leadership to the executive team, with a focus on ensuring resources are allocated to maximise support for those in need. Build strong, effective, open, and supportive relationships with other board members and executive team fostering a culture of respect, wellbeing, and collaboration. Champion staff welfare and wellbeing, ensuring that the charity provides a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers. Share your knowledge, experience, and expertise, and facilitate access to useful contacts in other organisations. Be an active member of the board, making your skills, experience, and knowledge available, including participation in sub-committees. Declare any real or potential conflicts of interest, including any change in circumstances that may affect your eligibility to serve as a trustee or impact the charity’s reputation. In addition to welcoming applicants for general trustee roles, we are especially keen to hear from individuals with specialist expertise in areas such as IT, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Risk and Safeguarding. By bringing your unique skills to our board, you’ll help drive strong governance and support our ambition to be a forward-thinking, progressive.