Swansea Women’s Aid (SWA) offers dynamic, innovative services to women and children experiencing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV).
Trustees x 2
SWA are recruiting two new members for their Trustee Board. Are you looking to give something back or make a difference to your community? If you are over 18 and have the time, relevant experience and share SWA's values you can help make a difference to women and children in Swansea.
About Swansea Women’s Aid
Swansea Women’s Aid (SWA), established in 1975, offers temporary accommodation and/or support to women and their children in Swansea who have suffered or are experiencing domestic violence and abuse, in all its forms.
They currently have 2 refuges and a safe house. SWA's specialist staff work with women and children, in a number of ways, both in house and within the community, to help them recover from violence and trauma and to move forward with their lives. SWA also aim to educate and inform the wider public, the media, the police, etc. regarding issues related to domestic violence and abuse, with the long term aim of improving attitudes, behaviours and the social landscape, as it applies to women and children and their rights to safety.
About the role
The Trustee Board works very closely with the CEO and senior staff of the organisation to develop future strategy and to ensure good management and governance of its services. Without the oversight of the Trustees, SWA would not be able to deliver its vital services to their beneficiaries and service users.
SWA are looking for talented individuals to complement the skills and expertise of their existing, experienced, Board. You don’t have to be an expert in domestic violence and abuse or have trustee experience to be part of their valued team, as induction and full training is given.
You may come from the professional, business or care communities - SWA particularly welcome applicants who can demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:
1. HR/ Employment law
2. Experienced CEO
3. Management Accounting
4. Charity Law
5. Strategically interpreting data
6. Retail /Charity shops or similar
As a Trustee you should be able to:
7. commit to the Mission Statement of SWA
8. devote the necessary time and effort to the Board of Trustees
9. demonstrate sound, independent judgement
10. speak yourr mind, constructively
11. think creatively
12. understand and accept the duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship to ensure SWA complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
13. work effectively, as a member of a team
14. communicate effectively
Trustees work on a voluntary basis and are not expected to contribute financially. Board meetings take place 6 times a year in the evening either virtually or in person in Swansea. Depending on expertise, a board member may be called on to help with particular projects or problems, which might involve meetings during the day, but this aspect of the work is not obligatory.
Click here to visit Swansea Women's Aid Website
How to Apply
SWA value diversity and are committed to promoting equality. They encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities – Black, Asian, LGTBQ+ or other ethnic minority backgrounds and people with a disability.
They particularly welcome applications from Welsh speaking candidates.
Under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1, these are woman only posts.
Email, expressing your interest in writing together with a brief CV, to Clare Tregoning, Chair of the Board at Trustees@
On receipt you will be sent further information about the role and the application process.
Initial deadline for applications is Friday 22nd May 2026
Published: 6th May, 2026
Author: Clare Pilborough
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